Purchase of Two (2) New 2026 Ford Super Duty F-250 XLT

Chatham County, Georgia is soliciting competitive bids for the purchase of two (2) new 2026 Ford Super Duty F-250 XLT vehicles for the Chatham County Marine Patrol. The procurement requires Super Cab models with 6-foot beds in Iconic Silver Metallic, equipped with 7.3L V8 gas engines, 4x4 drivetrains, and ten-speed automatic transmissions. Each vehicle must include the XLT package, Ford Security Package, Ford Connectivity Package, and FX4 Off-Road Package, along with specific exterior and interior features. Additional requirements include marine patrol equipment outfitting, such as police decals, light bars, sirens, drawer systems, radio consoles, marine radios, and fiberglass truck caps. The bid solicitation (25-0161-3) mandates that only authorized Ford vehicle dealerships can submit proposals, with bids to be submitted online through the Chatham County Purchasing Portal by 2:00 P.M. on January 6, 2026. Bidders must provide manufacturer cut sheets demonstrating compliance with county standards, and bid prices must remain firm for 60 days from the bid opening date.

The procurement emphasizes Minority and Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation, requiring bidders to demonstrate a good faith effort to achieve 30% combined M/WBE participation. Potential bidders must maintain current Chatham County Tax Certificates, comply with Georgia's E-Verify employment verification requirements, and carry specific insurance coverages, including Commercial General Liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence and Business Automobile Liability with $1,000,000 combined single limits. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the bid requires F.O.B. delivery to Fleet Operations at 33 Minus Avenue, Garden City, Georgia, with all delivery and handling costs included in the bid price. Subcontractor involvement is permitted, with bidders required to complete a detailed List of Subcontractors form. The contract is structured as a one-time purchase with no renewal options, and payment will be processed within 30 days of invoice receipt and County approval. Notably, this is not a SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) project, and direct contact with County departments is prohibited during the bidding process.