City Bid - Ford OEM Car and Light Truck Automotive Parts

The City of Stamford, Connecticut, located in Fairfield County, is soliciting bids for a comprehensive procurement of Ford Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) automotive parts for its car and light truck fleet. The solicitation, designated as Bid #2025.0160, is seeking vendors capable of supplying genuine Ford OEM parts to support the city's vehicle maintenance operations. The bid is open to all vendors and will be available for submission from September 26, 2024, at 4:30 PM EDT through October 24, 2024, at 11:00 AM EDT, with the bid opening scheduled for October 24, 2024, at 11:00 AM. Interested vendors can access all bid documents, drawings, and specifications through the ProcureWare system at https://stamfordct.procureware.com. Technical questions should be directed to William Klous, Fleet Manager, at (203) 977-5520, while purchasing and procedural inquiries can be addressed to Erik J. Larson, Purchasing Agent, at (203) 977-4107. No pre-bid meeting is required, and there is no bid deposit necessary for participation.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating that the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. No information is provided about incumbent suppliers or current contractors, and there are no explicit requirements regarding disadvantaged enterprise participation. The bid documents do not disclose an estimated total contract value, specific line items, or pricing terms, suggesting that interested vendors will need to review the detailed specifications on the ProcureWare platform. Delivery terms are listed as "Not Applicable," and payment terms remain unspecified. The solicitation appears to be a straightforward procurement for ongoing automotive parts supply, with the city seeking to establish a reliable source for Ford OEM parts to maintain its vehicle fleet. Vendors interested in this opportunity should carefully review all documentation available on the ProcureWare system and be prepared to provide competitive pricing and reliable parts supply.