Ford Mustangs - UPDATED

The Tennessee Department of General Services, Division of Vehicle and Asset Management is requesting bids for a one-time purchase of eleven 2026 Ford Mustang GT sedans for the Department of Safety under ITB, with bids due October 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time.

All vehicles must be new, previously untitled, with a maximum odometer reading of 300 miles at delivery. Specification requirements include 5.0L V8 engine, automatic transmission, Mustang GT Fastback model, standard window tint, cloth black onyx bucket seats, and standard manufacturer's black exterior color. The bidder must be an authorized Ford Dealer with a facility located within 300 miles of Nashville, Tennessee, and must perform pre-delivery inspection and provide the owner's manual upon delivery.

Delivery must occur to 225 Ezell Pike, Nashville, Tennessee 37217, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. The contractor must schedule delivery 24 hours in advance and deliver the Manufacturer's Statement of Origin and invoice to 6500 Centennial Boulevard within one week of vehicle delivery. Pricing must be submitted in United States dollars on a firm basis for 90 days on an F.O.B. destination basis, with all delivery costs included and the State's sales-tax exemption honored.

A pre-response conference will be held September 22, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Central Time via Microsoft Teams. Written questions and comments are due September 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Award will be made to the single responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest cost response. All bidders must register with the Tennessee Supplier Portal, certify compliance with state procurement rules, confirm non-debarment status, and submit diversity business participation documentation. Contact DeRenne Raley at DeRenne.Raley@tn.gov or (615) 251-5173 for questions regarding the bid process.