Ford XLT Trucks Market Baskets

The State of Nebraska, through the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau (SPB), has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a commodity contract to procure Ford XLT Trucks Market Baskets. The solicitation seeks qualified bidders to provide a comprehensive range of Ford light and heavy-duty trucks, including Maverick, Ranger, F-150, F-250, and F-350 models with various configurations such as cab styles, bed lengths, engine options, and drive configurations. Bidders must meet or exceed the minimum specifications outlined in the attachments, with the potential to provide alternative models at a standard percentage discount off the manufacturer's MSRP. The bid responses are due by October 21, 2024, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with Anderson Ford of Lincoln ultimately selected as the awarded vendor. The contract term is one year, with an optional one-year renewal, and the State reserves the right to add or remove items from the core list based on usage. Evaluation criteria include compliance with minimum specifications, pricing, and the ability to provide a comprehensive market basket of Ford XLT trucks.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, such as minority-owned or disadvantaged business enterprises. The contract allows political subdivisions, cities, and counties to potentially honor the pricing and contract terms, extending the benefit beyond the state government. The total bid amount from Anderson Ford is $2,606,422, broken down into $752,170 for light-duty trucks and $1,854,252 for heavy-duty trucks. The resulting contract is not exclusive, as the State reserves the right to contract for the same or similar goods from other sources in the future. Bidders are required to provide a firm percentage discount for catalog and non-core items, which will remain constant throughout the contract period. The trucks must be road-ready, fully equipped, serviced, and delivered to a specified location in Lincoln, Nebraska, within defined mileage and timing parameters. Vendors must also honor their original bid response for up to six months if the contract is cancelled or additional vendors are needed.