5-25 (1) 3/4 Ton Regular Cab Truck with XL Package

The City of Valdosta, Georgia is seeking bids for Invitation to Bid #5-25, specifically for procuring one (1) 3/4 Ton Regular Cab Truck with XL Package. The procurement targets a 2024 or newer model pick-up truck with a 6.5-foot bed, requiring specific technical specifications including a minimum 6.8L engine, heavy-duty six-speed automatic transmission, AM/FM radio with Bluetooth, Weather Tech mats, factory-installed air conditioning, and a heavy-duty towing package with a Class IV trailer hitch receiver rated for 5,000 lbs minimum. Vendors must submit comprehensive build sheets, literature for the proposed vehicle, verify their debarment status, and include E-Verify documentation. 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. The city reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and seeks to lock in pricing for potential additional units through March 31, 2026, with possible orders in the next fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The vehicle comes with standard manufacturer warranties, including 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper coverage and 5 years/60,000 miles for engine and transmission. Vendors must include pricing for the truck, drop ship charges, and complete unit delivery to Valdosta, with all shipping to be FOB Valdosta, GA 31601. The final purchase decision will be made by the City of Valdosta Mayor and Council if the total exceeds $25,000. While no specific budget range is detailed in the documentation, the procurement suggests flexibility for potential future purchases within the specified timeframe. All bids must be submitted in sealed format, with no electronic or faxed submissions accepted, and will be opened and read aloud at the specified time.