Ford Vehicle Market Basket

The State of Nebraska, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau (SPB) is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a Ford Vehicle Market Basket commodity contract, with potential participation from Blaine County. The solicitation seeks qualified bidders to provide a comprehensive range of Ford vehicles, including SUVs, vans, light duty trucks, heavy duty trucks, and emergency service vehicles for the 2025 model year. The contract requires vendors to submit pricing for a Core List of commonly purchased items and offer a percentage discount for additional non-core items from the manufacturer's catalog. Bids are due on September 27, 2024, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with a contract term of one year and an option to renew for an additional year. Evaluation criteria will include factors such as price, quality, delivery time, and vendor qualifications. The State reserves the right to contract with multiple vendors and to procure similar goods from other sources. Vendors must provide road-ready, fully equipped vehicles delivered to Lincoln, Nebraska, with all vehicles meeting or exceeding specified minimum requirements.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Two vendors, Anderson Ford and Gregg Young, have submitted bids for the contract, with Anderson Ford ultimately being awarded the contract. The bid allows for political subdivisions, cities, and counties to utilize the contract pricing, provided they adhere to the terms and conditions. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the bid tab indicates detailed pricing for over 130 line items across various Ford vehicle models and configurations, with a standard 5% discount offered for additional manufacturer models not initially listed. The contract allows for pricing to be extended to other governmental entities, creating potential additional value beyond the initial state procurement. Vendors are required to maintain firm pricing for catalog and non-core items throughout the contract duration, with the State retaining the flexibility to add or remove items from the Core List based on usage.