10-26 One Ton Crew Cab Truck With 6. 5' Bed

The City of Valdosta, Georgia, located in Liberty County, is seeking competitive sealed bids for the procurement of one new 2025 or newer F-350 XL Single-Occupancy (SRW) truck with a standard 6-foot bed through Bid #10-26. The solicitation requires a truck with specific technical specifications, including a gas eight-cylinder engine with a minimum 6.8L displacement, 6-speed torque-shift automatic transmission, and white coloring to match the existing city fleet. Key vehicle requirements include heavy-duty vinyl seating, power steering, tilt telescopic steering column, power brakes with anti-lock capabilities, a 34-gallon fuel capacity, front steel bumper, and a Class 5 trailer tow package. The bid opening is scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. EST at the Purchasing Department located at 216 E. Central Avenue in Valdosta. Vendors must submit sealed proposals with the bid number clearly marked on the outside envelope, either by mail or hand delivery, and include complete descriptive literature, manufacturer specifications, and considerations for repair parts availability and service accessibility.

Bidders must comply with specific legal and administrative requirements, including submitting a non-collusion affidavit and a Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act affidavit with E-Verify documentation. The procurement requires two warranty levels: a standard three-year or 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper coverage and a five-year or 60,000-mile coverage for engine, transmission, and transfer case. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, vendors must complete a company information sheet including their E-Verify number, W-9 documentation, and state or federal debarment status verification. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and will require Mayor and Council approval for purchases exceeding $25,000. The successful vendor is encouraged to lock pricing for additional units ordered before July 31, 2026, though future funding is not guaranteed. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single one-ton crew cab truck, suggesting a moderate-value municipal vehicle acquisition.