Auto Parts, Ford®, GM®, FCA/Mopar® OEM IFB

The California Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) is requesting bids on Original Equipment Manufacturer auto parts for Ford, General Motors, and FCA/Mopar vehicles, with bids due June 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PT and a mandatory Bidders' Conference on June 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PT via Microsoft Teams.

The solicitation is structured as three groups: Group 1 (Ford OEM parts), Group 2 (General Motors OEM parts), and Group 3 (FCA/Mopar OEM parts). Bidders must submit bids for all line items within any group they choose to pursue; participation in all groups is not required. All products must be new and the latest model in current production; used, refurbished, or discontinued items are not acceptable.

The contract is mandatory for use by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR), and Department of State Hospitals (DSH), and available for use by local governmental agencies. The initial term is two years with three optional one-year extensions. Delivery must be completed within seven business days of order receipt, F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid by the contractor. Core items are offered at fixed contract prices with no adjustments permitted throughout the original contract term. Non-core catalog items are available at a discount off the manufacturer's online catalog list price for the entire contract period.

Historical spend on current mandatory contracts totaled approximately $14.0 million over four years: Ford $2.6 million, GM $3.7 million, and FCA/Mopar $7.7 million. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest cost after applicable preference and incentive calculations. Optional socioeconomic programs include Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive, Small Business preference (5 percent), and Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) options. Local governmental agencies utilizing the contract must remit a 1.25 percent incentive fee to DGS-PD on all purchases, excluding taxes and freight.