Purchase of Several Vehicles for CCFD

Chatham County, Georgia is soliciting bids for the purchase of five new vehicles for the Chatham County Fire Department through Bid No. 26-0007-3, specifically seeking one 2026 Ford Explorer Active and four 2026 Ford F-150 XL Super Crew trucks. The procurement requires all vehicles to be year 2026 or newer, delivered as fully outfitted units with specialized emergency service configurations, including specific upfitting requirements such as LED light bars, sirens, speakers, and custom graphics. Vehicles must comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, California Code of Regulations, California Highway Patrol standards, and OSHA requirements. Bids will be received online through the Chatham County Purchasing Portal, with the bid opening scheduled for 2:00 PM on January 20, 2026. Evaluation criteria will focus on lowest unit price, with the County reserving the right to award based on lowest cost, earliest delivery, or a combination of both. Only vehicle dealerships are eligible to submit bids, and all questions must be directed through the county's procurement portal to Felix Espada Jr.

The procurement includes a minority/woman business enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal of 30%, requiring bidders to demonstrate good faith efforts in subcontracting with qualified M/WBE firms. Bidders must complete and submit multiple attachments and certifications, including documentation on drug-free workplace compliance, non-discrimination promises, E-Verify work authorization, and citizenship verification. A current Chatham County Tax Certificate is required for contract award, and successful contractors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000, workers' compensation insurance with $500,000 minimum limits, and business automobile liability insurance with $1,000,000 minimum limits. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves five specialized emergency vehicles with extensive custom upfitting, suggesting a potentially significant total contract value. The County has established strict compliance requirements, including mandatory use of Whelen brand emergency lights and comprehensive documentation of subcontractor and reference information.