26-0033-3 Purchase of a New 2026 Ford F-350 XL Super Duty With Reading Service Body

Chatham County, Georgia is soliciting competitive bids for the purchase of a new 2026 Ford F-350 XL Super Duty equipped with a Reading Service Body, Model CL ST 108 SW RW1 40 U AA FFR. This is a goods procurement for the acquisition of a single specialized vehicle intended to support county operations. The successful bidder will be responsible for delivering the specified vehicle meeting all manufacturer standards and the detailed model specifications outlined in the solicitation. Bidders must be authorized Ford dealers or representatives capable of providing the exact make, model, and equipment configuration as specified. The procurement was posted on March 19, 2026, with a deadline for bid submission set for April 7, 2026, providing interested vendors approximately three weeks to prepare and submit their proposals. Evaluation criteria for this procurement will likely include price competitiveness, vehicle specifications compliance, delivery timeline, and vendor qualifications, though specific weighting of these factors should be confirmed in the detailed bid documents.

The solicitation documents should be reviewed to determine whether any set-aside designations exist for disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or women-owned businesses, as such preferences may apply to state and local procurements in Georgia. The notice does not indicate whether there is an incumbent vendor or existing service provider being replaced by this new equipment acquisition. No award value or budget range has been specified in the posting summary; interested bidders should obtain the complete solicitation documents from Chatham County to determine the estimated budget allocation and any additional evaluation criteria, technical specifications, or contractual requirements that may impact their bid preparation and submission strategy.