25-007 ITB ford T350 vans

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The Houston County School District in Georgia is soliciting bids for the procurement of new Ford T350 vans through Invitation to Bid (ITB) 25-007. The ITB provides detailed specifications for the required vehicles, including cargo, low roof, 148" wheelbase, 3.5L V6 engine, vinyl seats, front AC, power group, backup camera, AM/FM, and various optional features. Bidders must submit their responses by August 2, 2024 at 10:00 AM EST to the HCSD Purchasing Department. The award will be made to a single vendor responsible for delivering the vans to the HCSD Distribution Center, and the pricing must be held firm for at least 6 months. The HCSD is exempt from state sales tax and federal excise tax, and additional fees for payment by VISA credit card may be considered as part of the award criteria.

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The ITB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The award notice indicates that there were three bidders for this contract: One Nation Distribution LLC, Ed Murdock Ford, and the awarded vendor Phil Brannen Ford of Perry. The total contract value awarded to Phil Brannen Ford of Perry is $109,232.48, which represents the lowest responsive and responsible bid. No other details about the pricing terms, funding requirements, or potential budget ranges are provided in the available information.