2023 or Newer Ford Bronco Sport 4Door, 4x4

The City of Newark, New Jersey is seeking to procure one 2023 or newer Ford Bronco Sport 4-door, 4x4 vehicle through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) process for reference number 2024-70. The procurement is specifically for a base model vehicle with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine, 8-speed automatic transmission, and 4-wheel drive configuration. Required vehicle specifications include front/rear anti-roll bars, 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS, airbags, 17" wheels, and various safety technologies such as a backup camera, forward collision alert, and lane departure warning. Electronic bids will be received through the City's e-Procurement Portal until 10:15 am on November 14, 2024, with a public bid opening immediately following. The vehicle must be delivered to 233 Wilson Avenue, Newark, NJ 07105, with a valid New Jersey DMV inspection sticker, two sets of keys, at least a half-tank of fuel, and registered in the City of Newark's name. Bidders are required to submit several mandatory compliance documents, including a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, Affirmative Action documentation, Non-Collusion Affidavit, and various state-required forms.

The procurement opportunity appears open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations explicitly mentioned. Bidders must comply with multiple New Jersey state regulations, including anti-discrimination provisions and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. Vendors are required to complete comprehensive submission forms addressing equal employment opportunity, ownership disclosure, and various local ordinance certifications. Notably, bidders must submit a Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran form, certifying they have no prohibited investments in the region. The submission requires detailed business information, references, and attestations under penalty of potential contract termination or legal prosecution. While no specific budget range or award value is provided in the documentation, the procurement is for a single vehicle purchase. Interested vendors must carefully review all compliance requirements, including maintaining documentation for five years and providing affirmative action reports, to be considered for the contract.