One (1) 2024 or 2025 1/2-Ton 4x4 Crew Cab Pickup, New, Unused

Tulare County is seeking to procure one new, unused 2024 or 2025 1/2-ton 4x4 crew cab pickup truck through Request for Quote (RFQ) 24-073. The solicitation was released on April 9, 2024, with quotes due by 2:00 PM on April 16, 2024. Vendors must submit quotes electronically through BidNetDirect or via email to TCBids@tularecounty.ca.gov. The vehicle must be delivered F.O.B. to the Tulare County Motor Pool in Visalia, California. Specific vehicle requirements include a V8 engine, automatic transmission, 4x4 drivetrain, 6.5-foot bed, cloth bench seats, white exterior, and standard features such as power windows, backup camera, Bluetooth, and cruise control. The county will evaluate potential awards based on vehicle availability, pricing, vendor performance history, and ability to meet specifications. Vendors must complete and submit a signature page, specifications form, pricing sheet, and a debarment certification to be considered responsive.

The procurement is open to members of the Central Valley Purchasing Group, which includes Fresno, Kern, Kings, and Tulare Counties, and potentially other political subdivisions and tax-supported agencies within these county boundaries. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, vendors will be required to provide detailed pricing information, including unit prices for 2024 and 2025 model years, documentation fees, electronic vehicle registration fees, and vehicle tire fees. The county will apply a 7.75% California State Sales Tax to the subtotal. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation. Vendors should be prepared to provide comprehensive pricing and comply with all specified vehicle requirements. The exact budget range is not explicitly stated, but vendors are expected to provide competitive pricing for a new 1/2-ton pickup truck with the specified features and capabilities.