Furnish and Deliver Eight (8) F-350 Chassis with Utility Bodies

The Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) is seeking quotes for the procurement of eight (8) 2025 Ford F-350 4x4 vehicles, each equipped with snowplows and Brand FX utility bodies, to be delivered to 4060 Sunrise Highway in Oakdale, New York. The Request for Quotes (RFQ) requires detailed specifications including electronic-shift-on-the-fly capabilities, programmable engine idle shutdown, and snow plow preparation. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation including specification sheets, build details, and warranty information through BidNetDirect.com by September 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST. The evaluation criteria will consider multiple factors such as price, vendor experience, responsibility, delivery timeline, and overall best value for SCWA. Prospective bidders must submit all documentation electronically, with physical bids, facsimiles, or unsealed email proposals being categorically rejected. The vehicles come with specific warranty terms: 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper coverage and 5-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage, along with a 5-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance program.

SCWA has intentionally structured this procurement to encourage participation from diverse vendors, with specific considerations for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, small local business enterprises, and Preferred Source vendors. The solicitation explicitly states that vendor selection will take into account minority or woman-owned business status, providing potential competitive advantages for such entities. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the procurement involves eight specialized utility vehicles with snowplow capabilities, suggesting a significant financial investment. Vendors must demonstrate technical capability to meet precise vehicle specifications and provide comprehensive warranty coverage. Questions regarding the RFQ must be submitted through BidNet or emailed to Steve Blevins, the Procurement Agent, no later than 72 hours prior to the response due date. All purchases will be conducted under SCWA's standard Terms and Conditions unless mutually modified, and the agency retains full discretion in vendor selection without guaranteeing contract award.