Multiple Vehicles

The City of Owensboro, Kentucky is soliciting bids under Request for Bid 4502 for five vehicles for City departments, with bids due November 20, 2026. Bidders must sign and notarize Kentucky preference affidavits covering qualified-bidder and resident-bidder status, each made under penalty of perjury.

The resident-bidder affidavit, under KRS 45A.494(2), requires bidders to be authorized to transact business in Kentucky on the contract advertisement date. For one year before and through that date, they must show they filed Kentucky income taxes, made Kentucky unemployment insurance payments, and held an active Kentucky workers' compensation policy. The qualified-bidder affidavit requires certification under 200 KAR 5:410(3) for the bidder and all subcontractors. Qualified status includes nonprofit corporations furthering KRS Chapter 163 purposes and qualified nonprofit agencies that employ individuals with severe disabilities for at least 75% of direct labor man hours and remain in good standing with the Secretary of State. The City may request documentation supporting either status, and failure to provide it may result in disqualification or contract termination.

The line items are one transit/cargo van with mid roof and 4x2 configuration, one F-150 half-ton regular cab 4x4 pickup, one F-250 three-quarter-ton regular cab 4x4 pickup, one F-250 three-quarter-ton extended cab 4x2 pickup, and one F-150 half-ton crew cab 4x4 pickup. Each line carries detailed requirements for drivetrain, transmission, engine, interior and exterior features, and standard equipment such as air conditioning, power windows and locks, keyless entry, and backup cameras. Four vehicles require white exteriors with dark gray vinyl interiors. Item 5 requires a race red exterior. Bidders must indicate compliance or exceptions for each specification, may propose alternatives where they cannot meet exact requirements, and state delivery timelines in days. Bidders must also provide standard factory warranties and optional extended warranties with itemized costs. Optional equipment pricing covers roof racks, fuel transfer tanks, warning light bars, and camper shells. Responses are uploaded through the Bonfire/Euna Procurement Portal.