4-25 (1) 3/4 Ton Crew Cab Truck with XL Package

The City of Valdosta, Georgia is seeking bids for Invitation to Bid #4-25, specifically soliciting one (1) 3/4 Ton Crew Cab Truck with XL Package for its municipal fleet. The procurement requires a brand new 2024 or newer truck with precise specifications, including a crew cab with four full-size doors, an 8-cylinder gasoline engine, and a heavy-duty six-speed automatic transmission. Required features encompass factory-installed air conditioning, AM/FM radio with Bluetooth, and a heavy-duty towing package. The bid opening is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with sealed bids due at the City of Valdosta Purchasing Department located at 216 E. Central Ave, 2nd Floor, Valdosta, GA 31601. Technical questions should be directed to Mr. John Burton at the City of Valdosta Maintenance Center, and vendors must submit separate line items for truck cost, drop ship charges, and delivery.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must provide comprehensive warranties, including a 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper coverage and a 5-year/60,000-mile engine and transmission warranty. The City of Valdosta reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and will make final purchase decisions for items exceeding $25,000 through the Mayor and City Council. Vendors are required to lock in pricing for potential additional unit purchases before March 31, 2026, with possible future acquisitions in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, subject to budget approval. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the procurement suggests this is a single-unit purchase with potential for additional future acquisitions. No electronic or faxed bids will be accepted, and all submissions must be sealed hard copies delivered to the specified location.