12-26 (1) 2026 ¾ Ton Regular Cab 4X4 Truck With XL Package

The City of Valdosta, located in Georgia, is seeking bids for Invitation to Bid #12-26 to procure one 2026 or newer 3/4 ton regular cab 4x4 truck with an XL package. The procurement is specifically for a vehicle with precise specifications including an 8-cylinder gasoline engine (6.8L minimum), heavy-duty six-speed automatic transmission, and specific features like a diamond-plated toolbox, Line X spray-in bed liner, and a heavy-duty towing package. Bidders must submit comprehensive build sheets and product literature, with any submission lacking these documents considered non-compliant. The bid will be opened on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 10:10 AM EST, with sealed bids due at the City of Valdosta Purchasing Department located at 216 E. Central Ave, 2nd Floor, Valdosta, GA 31601. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsible bidder, considering quality, performance, and specified timeframes, with final purchase decisions made by the Valdosta Mayor and Council for total item costs exceeding $25,000.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly noted in the bid documentation. Bidders are required to provide a Non-Collusion Affidavit and a Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavit confirming federal work authorization verification. The City requests that successful vendors lock in pricing for potential additional units ordered before March 31, 2026, with possible funding from the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. Vendors must include shipping costs in the total price, and federal and state taxes are not applicable to Georgia municipalities. While a specific budget range was not provided, the bid indicates that the contract will be awarded based on comprehensive evaluation of the proposed vehicle's specifications, warranty coverage (including 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper and 5-year/60,000-mile engine and transmission warranties), and delivery capabilities. Technical questions can be directed to Mr. John Burton at the City of Valdosta Maintenance Center at 229-259-3580.