Ford OEM Car and Light Truck Automotive Parts

The City of Stamford, located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, is soliciting bids for Bid S-6845, which seeks Ford Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) car and light truck automotive parts for the city's vehicle fleet. This procurement opportunity is designed to establish a contract for the supply of genuine Ford parts to support the city's automotive maintenance and repair needs. The bid was posted on October 21, 2021, with a bid opening scheduled for November 17, 2021, at 11:00 AM EST. Interested vendors must submit their proposals through the ProcureWare platform (https://stamfordct.procureware.com) by the specified deadline. Technical questions should be directed to William Klous, Fleet Manager, at (203) 977-5520, while purchasing and bidding procedure inquiries can be addressed to Erik J. Larson, Purchasing Agent, at (203) 977-4107. No pre-bid meeting or bid deposit is required for this solicitation, and the bid documents do not specify line items, quantities, or an estimated total contract value.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The bid appears to be open to all vendors capable of supplying Ford OEM automotive parts for cars and light trucks. Payment terms and delivery specifications are not explicitly defined in the available documentation. While the estimated contract value is not disclosed, the opportunity seems to be a comprehensive parts supply contract for the City of Stamford's fleet maintenance needs. Vendors are expected to provide competitive pricing for a range of Ford OEM automotive parts, with the contract likely to be awarded to the most responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total bid price.