Fire Fleet Equipment

The City of Covington, Kentucky is seeking to procure three Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles for its Fire Department through Invitation to Bid (ITB251003) for Fire Fleet Equipment. The procurement specifically calls for 2025 or newer Chevrolet Tahoe AWD SSV (Special Service Vehicle) SUVs with detailed specifications including Victory Red Paint, Premium Smooth Suspension, and various safety and performance features. Bids are due by 10:00 A.M. on November 20, 2025, with a public bid opening to be held in the City Hall Commission Chambers. The evaluation criteria will be comprehensive, including net bid price (40%), warranty terms (20%), anticipated delivery date (20%), fuel efficiency (10%), and operational efficiency (10%). Bidders must provide per-unit and total bid prices, with pricing to remain firm for a minimum of 60 days after bid opening. The vehicles must come with a minimum warranty of five years/60,000 miles for powertrain and three years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper. An award recommendation is anticipated within 30-90 days after the bid opening.

The procurement follows Kentucky Revised Statutes guidelines and includes a reciprocal preference for resident bidders of the Commonwealth. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bidding process appears to be open to qualified vendors who can meet the detailed vehicle specifications. The procurement covers Hart County and is being managed by the City of Covington's Department of Finance Procurement Office, located at 20 W Pike Street. Although specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the bid is for three vehicles with comprehensive evaluation criteria suggesting a competitive and thorough selection process. The procurement appears to be focused on obtaining high-quality, specialized vehicles for fire fleet operations, with an emphasis on performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.