450/4500 4X4 Crew Cab with 11 ft Service Body

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners is issuing a Request for Proposal to procure one 450/4500 4X4 crew cab vehicle with an 11-foot service body. The vehicle must meet precise specifications including a 7.3L DEVCT V8 engine, 10-speed automatic transmission, 203-inch wheelbase, 4.88 axle ratio, 225/70R19.5 tires, Oxford White exterior, medium dark slate vinyl interior in XL trim package, platform running boards, trailer brake controller, and spare tire and wheel. Sealed proposals must be submitted in four printed originals and one electronic copy on USB drive to the Gordon County Administration Building, 201 North Wall Street, Calhoun, Georgia 30701, no later than 2:00 p.m. on April 22, 2026. The deadline for submitting questions is April 2, 2026, with evaluation scheduled for April 23-30, 2026 and possible vendor notification of award by May 7, 2026. Bidders must provide firm, fixed pricing with separate line items for chassis total, body and upfit total, and destination/delivery charges, along with estimated lead time in days and standard manufacturer warranties for both chassis and body. The evaluation criteria include proposal completeness, accuracy of accompanying data, past performance, specification compliance, financial stability, local representation availability, serviceability, and service capabilities of local representatives. All proposals will be publicly opened with cost information read aloud, and proposers are invited to attend.

No set-asides, disadvantaged business enterprise designations, or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that can respond are identified in this procurement. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are specified in the available documentation. The proposal documents do not identify specific funding sources or budget ranges for this acquisition. Proposers must complete a non-collusion affidavit and acceptance of terms form as part of their submission requirements. The successful vendor must provide written certification of a drug-free workplace within ten calendar days of award notification. The Gordon County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, negotiate with vendors, waive informalities, and is not obligated to accept the lowest offer.