7-25 (2) ½ Ton Regular Cab Trucks with XL Package

The City of Valdosta, Georgia is soliciting sealed bids for Invitation to Bid #7-25, which seeks two (2) 1/2-ton regular cab trucks with an XL Package for municipal use. The procurement requires 2024 or newer model year trucks with specific technical specifications, including a regular cab, 6.5-foot bed, 8-cylinder gasoline engine (5.0L to 5.7L), heavy-duty six-speed automatic transmission, factory-installed air conditioning, AM/FM radio with Bluetooth, and a heavy-duty towing package rated for a minimum of 5,000 lbs. Vendors must submit comprehensive build sheets and supporting vehicle literature with their proposals. 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. Vendors are required to lock pricing for potential additional units ordered before March 31, 2026, with the possibility of future purchases in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, subject to budget approval. Standard warranties will include 3 year/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper coverage and 5 year/60,000 miles on engine and transmission components.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The City of Valdosta reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids or make decisions deemed in the best interest of the city. Proposals totaling over $25,000 will require final approval from the Mayor and City Council. While the exact budget range is not specified, vendors must indicate willingness to accept credit card payments and provide comprehensive pricing for the requested vehicles. The procurement appears to be open to automotive dealerships and manufacturers capable of meeting the detailed technical specifications. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and no specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure are outlined. The procurement represents a standard municipal vehicle replacement and expansion initiative typical of local government fleet management strategies.