ITB 24-002

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This state and local contracting opportunity is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the City of Commerce, Georgia for the purchase of one (1) service truck for the Water and Sewer Department. The requested vehicle specifications include a Dodge Ram 2500 or equivalent, with a crew cab, V8 engine, automatic transmission, four-wheel drive, and a utility bed. The bid is due by October 26, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. and can be submitted via various methods. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive formalities, and negotiate the final product and price. The contract will be a one-time purchase issued by purchase order, and the successful bidder must guarantee bid prices for 60 days after submittal, with a possible 6-week extension.

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This procurement does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The tally sheet provided lists two vendors, Knollwood, LLC and Don Jackson, with bid amounts of $75,285.00 and $68,000.00, respectively, for the requested vehicle. Knollwood, LLC also provided pricing of $7,615.00 for additional options, bringing the total bid amount across both vendors to $150,900.00. The procurement documents do not provide any information about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. Additionally, the available budget or award value range is not specified.