Purchase of Various Ford Vehicles.

The City of Orlando Procurement and Contracts Division is seeking bids for IFB23-0528, a solicitation to purchase 15 vehicles across seven distinct Ford vehicle models. The procurement includes 2 Ford F-150 XL 4X4 trucks, 1 Ford Transit 150 Cargo Van XL, 1 Ford Explorer Base or XLT, 1 Ford F-150 XL 4X2, 1 Ford E-Transit Cargo Van, 6 Ford Maverick XL FWD Super Crew vehicles, and 4 Ford F150 Lightning Super Crew Pro Series electric trucks. All vehicles must be new 2023 or 2024 model year units with specific configurations, including various drivetrain options, engine types, and additional features like spray-in bed liners and trailer packages. The bid was issued on August 21, 2023, with a deadline for questions on September 11, 2023, and bids due electronically by September 20, 2023, at 2:00 PM through the City's e-Procurement Portal. Vendors must submit electronic responses, with paper submissions considered non-responsive, and all vehicles must be delivered to the City of Orlando Fleet Maintenance facility, with pricing set as F.O.B. Destination.

The solicitation indicates potential considerations for local preferences and minority/veteran business enterprise participation. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly detailed, the City reserves the right to award the contract on a lump sum, per group, or per item basis to the most responsive and responsible bidder. Vendors are required to have local service facilities and must provide recycled content reporting. The procurement emphasizes compliance with Florida statutory requirements and seeks bidders capable of meeting specific vehicle configuration and delivery specifications. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the comprehensive vehicle procurement suggests a significant investment in municipal fleet enhancement. The City maintains flexibility in contract award, potentially considering factors beyond price, such as vendor qualifications, local economic impact, and diversity in business participation. Electronic submission through the e-Procurement Portal is mandatory, underlining the municipality's commitment to streamlined, technology-driven procurement processes.