Bid# 22-25 (1) 2025 or newer brand new current model35, 000 GFVWR Single Axle Truck Chassis with newe

The City of Valdosta is seeking bids for Invitation to Bid# 22-25, specifically soliciting a 2025 or newer brand new current model 35,000 GFVWR Single Axle Truck Chassis with a mounted Knuckle Boom Loader and Trash Body. This procurement is a competitive bid process targeting municipal vehicle equipment procurement for the city's public works or waste management department. The bid documents are available on the City of Valdosta website and require sealed physical submissions, with no electronic or faxed bids accepted. Interested vendors must submit sealed bids clearly marked with the bid number to the City of Valdosta Purchasing Department, located at 216 E. Central Ave, 2nd Floor, Valdosta, GA 31601. The critical submission deadline is July 30, 2025, at 10:20 AM, with bids to be opened and read aloud at that time. The city reserves the right to accept, reject, or make decisions deemed most beneficial to municipal interests, with Teresa Davis, a Certified Purchasing Agent, overseeing the procurement process.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the bid appears to be open to standard commercial vendors capable of supplying the specified municipal vehicle equipment. The procurement does not indicate restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises or specific vendor qualifications beyond the technical specifications for the truck chassis. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are mentioned in the available documents. The bid does not specify a precise budget range or award value, though the procurement is for a single unit of specialized municipal equipment. Potential bidders should carefully review the attached RFQ document (RFQ_22_25 (1) New 35_000 GVWR Single Axle Tru.pdf) for comprehensive details on technical specifications, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria. Vendors interested in this opportunity should ensure their proposed vehicle meets the specified 35,000 GVWR Single Axle Truck Chassis requirements with a new model Knuckle Boom Loader and Trash Body.