11-25 (1) F-550 Crew Cab DRW with Utility Body & Lift Gate

The City of Valdosta, Georgia is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB #11-25) for the procurement of one (1) 2024 or newer F-550 XL Crew Cab DRW with a utility body and liftgate. The specific requirements include a 9-foot Reading Model U108ADW-QM Classic II Service Body with enhanced locks, hinges, and latches, and a Tommygate Model G2-541342-38TP liftgate with a 1,300-pound capacity. Additional specifications mandate upgraded flashers, light bar installation, and an AG drawer unit with multiple pull-out drawers. Sealed bids are due on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM, to be submitted to the City of Valdosta Purchasing Department at 216 E. Central Ave, 2nd Floor, Valdosta, GA 31601. Vendors must provide separate pricing for the truck with Tommygate and optional light/drawer lock upgrades on the proposal form. The procurement allows for cooperative purchasing through a piggyback provision for other government entities for 12 months following the award date, with the City reserving the right to purchase additional units at the same price until June 30, 2026.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors are directly identified in the documentation. The procurement allows for potential cooperative purchasing, which suggests flexibility for various vendors to participate. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, vendors must provide comprehensive pricing that includes FOB delivery to Valdosta, GA 31601, with all shipping costs integrated into the total price. The utility body can be sourced from Transport Equipment, with David Dowdy listed as a contact point. Vendors are required to specify actual delivery timeframes in days after receipt of order, and no ASAP delivery dates will be accepted. The City of Valdosta reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids or proposals, maintaining discretion to make decisions deemed in the best interest of the city.