Animal Control Trucks

Sacramento County is soliciting bids for the procurement of two new animal control trucks through a Request for Bids (RFB) released on November 18, 2024. The specific procurement targets trucks with nine thousand to ten thousand pound GVWR, gas engine, single rear wheel, extended cab configurations, featuring eight-foot, eight-compartment animal control bodies with integrated lift gates. Bidders are required to submit electronic proposals through the OpenGov Procurement platform, with the submission deadline set for December 16, 2024 at 3:00 pm. Evaluation criteria will include emissions reduction potential, product warranty, service support, overall value, and compliance with California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations. Key deadlines include a question submission period ending December 4, 2024, with the county planning to award the contract on January 6, 2025. The trucks must be fully compliant with EPA emissions standards and the county is particularly interested in zero-emission alternatives such as hydrogen fuel cell or electric vehicle options.

The procurement offers potential micro-business and local business preferences, with a two-percent and five-percent preference respectively for qualifying vendors. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation including business references, warranty details, product support information, and compliance certifications such as child support obligations and non-collusion affidavits. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the county emphasizes environmental considerations and seeks vendors capable of providing environmentally preferable products. The trucks will be delivered to the County of Sacramento Fleet Services Division, with specific insurance requirements including $2,000,000 general aggregate and $1,000,000 automobile liability coverage. Though no exact budget range is specified, the procurement involves two vehicles with options for alternative body materials and engine configurations, suggesting flexibility in potential contract value. The trucks will be equipped for animal control operations and must be ready for immediate operational deployment upon delivery.