Purchase and Delivery of One (1) New/Unused 2026 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport RWD Double Cab with 5-ft Bed

The County of Orange, District Attorney, is requesting competitive bids for the purchase and delivery of one new, unused 2026 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport RWD Double Cab with 5-foot bed, with bids due August 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. through the County's online eProcurement Portal. A 5% price preference applies to certified Orange County Local Small Business (OCLSB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) bidders for evaluation purposes, with a maximum allowable preference deduction of $100,000; if the lowest bidder holds OCLSB or DVBE certification, the contract is awarded at the certified bidder's original bid price.

Bidders must be regularly and continuously engaged in vehicle sales for at least five years in California, be an authorized manufacturer dealership for Toyota, and possess all required permits and licenses. The vehicle must be equipped with an i-FORCE 2.4L 4-cylinder turbo engine and 8-speed automatic transmission, available in Underground or Black exterior with Boulder/Black fabric interior and smoke silver accents. Delivery must occur fully assembled and in drive-away condition to 300 N Flower Street, Santa Ana, California, no later than October 4, 2026, during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time).

Bidders located within a 75-mile radius of the delivery address are preferred. Pricing must be firm and all-inclusive, covering vehicle purchase, California tire fee, delivery and handling fee, and sales tax at 9.25%. Questions are due August 13, 2026 before 2:00 p.m. through the Question & Answer section. Bids remain valid for 180 days after the closing date. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all qualifications and specifications without substitutions. The contractor must provide proof of insurance, complete W-9 forms (or 587/590 forms for out-of-state vendors), valid DUNS and UEI numbers, and complete California DMV registration with an exempt license plate within seven days of award notification.