Purchase and Delivery of one (1) New/Unused 2025 Honda Pilot 2WD EX-L

The County of Orange, District Attorney is seeking competitive bids for the purchase and delivery of one (1) new/unused 2025 Honda Pilot 2WD EX-L through a fully electronic solicitation. The procurement spans Orange County and San Diego City jurisdictions, with specific vehicle requirements including a V-6 engine, 10-speed automatic transmission, 2-wheel drive, and EX-L trim level. Acceptable vehicle colors are Crystal Black, Lunar Silver Metallic, or Modern Steel Metallic, with a gray leather interior. The contractor must deliver the vehicle by June 30, 2025, to the County of Orange District Attorney's office in Santa Ana, California, and complete all DMV registration. Bid submissions are due electronically by April 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with evaluation criteria focusing on compliance with specifications, references, and past performance. Bidders must be engaged in vehicle sales for at least five years and be an authorized manufacturer dealership for the proposed vehicle. The County will award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder through a firm-fixed fee contract.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside preferences for local small businesses (OCLSB) and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE), with priority given to businesses maintaining principal operations within Orange County and certified by the California Department of General Services. Bidders must complete and submit several tax-related forms, including California Form 590 (Withholding Exemption Certificate), Form 587 (Nonresident Withholding Allocation Worksheet), and IRS Form W-9, which provide detailed tax classification and identification information. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement will involve pricing for the vehicle, document processing, DMV registration fees, California tire fee, and delivery and handling fee. The contract will be awarded between the County and the selected Contractor, following the model contract terms, conditions, and scope of work outlined in the solicitation documents. The County reserves the right to make the final determination on contract award based on the most advantageous proposal meeting all specified requirements.