350 ford transit van

The White County Board of Commissioners in Cleveland, Georgia has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the procurement of one 350 Ford Transit Van with a 12-15 passenger capacity. The solicitation seeks a vehicle with specific requirements including medium height configuration, vinyl seats, easy-to-clean flooring, backup camera, and preferably an automatic step-up entry. Potential bidders must submit sealed bids by January 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST to the Finance Department located at 1235 Helen Highway. Written questions regarding the bid must be submitted by December 17, 2024, at 2:00 PM, with official answers to be posted by December 19, 2024, at 5:00 PM. Bidders are required to submit one original signed bid package, which must include a completed Bidder's Certification (Appendix A), E-Verify Affidavit (Appendix B), Pricing Sheet (Appendix C), and accompanying product information sheets and specifications.

The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must maintain specified insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, general liability, and automobile liability. The county reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and submitted bids cannot be withdrawn for 60 days after submission. The payment terms include a 10% retainage held on each invoice until the project reaches 50% completion, after which the retainage will reduce to 5%. No bid or payment bonds are required for this solicitation. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single passenger van, suggesting a moderate investment consistent with standard vehicle purchase pricing. The contract will be awarded based on the most responsive and responsible bid meeting the outlined specifications.