IFB/AM/DOA/2504-1250178/Zero Emission Vehicles

The City of Atlanta Department of Aviation is soliciting fully electric vehicles through Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number IFB/AM/DOA/2504-1250178, with a deadline of July 3, 2025. The procurement encompasses light- to medium-duty zero emission vehicles organized into four groups: Group I (SUVs), Group II (EV mid-sized pickup trucks), Group III (cargo vans), and Group IV (12-passenger vans), with vehicle examples including the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Kia EV9, Ford F-150 Lightning, Chevrolet Colorado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Ford E-Transit, and Mercedes-Benz eSprinter. All vehicles must be current model year, fully serviced, and delivered to the Department of Aviation Maintenance Department by March 31, 2026. Bidders must demonstrate that all quoted prices are comparable to or better than State of Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) contract pricing and must be inclusive of documentation fees, title and registration fees, destination charges, and delivery costs. Vehicles must comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, support both Level 2 and DC fast charging, provide a minimum 320-mile range per charge, and meet FAA Buy America requirements under 49 USC Section 50101 or obtain a Type III waiver. Additional requirements include manufacturer warranties with drivetrain and optional five-year/100,000-mile battery system coverage through service centers within the greater Atlanta area, a roadmap for Department of Transportation and FAA compliance, factory service training at no cost to the City, and comprehensive documentation including operator manuals, service manuals, parts information, and diagnostic software. Subcontracting is prohibited without prior written City approval.

The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on organizational types, disadvantaged enterprise preferences, incumbent vendors, or budget ranges for this procurement. Bidders may request Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments annually after the first year, subject to a maximum increase of 10 percent of the original contract unit price. No information regarding site visits, bidders' conferences, or question submission deadlines is included in the available documentation.