EV Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)

The City of Pasadena is requesting bids to furnish three new, current-model-year electric Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) in Summit White for Pasadena Water & Power field operations, utility maintenance, emergency response, and departmental transportation needs, with bids due September 29, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. through the City's eProcurement Portal.

Vehicles must be AWD configuration with minimum 300 horsepower, 333 lb-ft torque, 85–102 kWh battery capacity depending on trim level, and minimum 300-mile EPA range. All vehicles must be delivered fully charged, inspected, and ready for operation to the PWP Department Warehouse between 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The initial contract term is one year from date of execution with no optional extension periods.

Bidders must be qualified and authorized dealers. Required submissions include Vendor Questionnaire (Form AA-1), Project Workforce Utilization form (Form AA-2) for projects valued at $25,000 or more, Pasadena Business License, California Department of Industrial Relations certification, Equal Employment Opportunity compliance documentation, Declaration of Non-Collusion for contracts $75,000 or more, Unique Entity Identifier from SAM.gov, IRS Form W-9, proof of insurance, and manufacturer documentation including warranty details and charging specifications. A bid bond of 5% of total bid price in electronic surety bond form is required. Bidders must remain open for 180 calendar days from bid opening date.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on price as the primary evaluation criterion, with secondary consideration of vehicle quality, bidder capacity and experience, financial resources, and ability to provide future maintenance and service. Questions are due September 21, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Vehicle delivery must not exceed 90 days after receipt of a City purchase order, with payment terms set at 30 days. The City reserves the right to reject all bids, waive irregularities, or cancel the project at any time.