Purchase ten (10) current model CAN-AM defender max HD10 4X4 utility terrain vehicles (UTV)

The City of Long Beach is soliciting bids on ten current-model CAN-AM Defender Max Limited HD10 4×4 utility terrain vehicles under ITB FM-25-523, with bids due February 11, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time. A 10% local preference applies to Long Beach-based businesses holding current valid business licenses and seller's permits showing operations within city limits, though the preference shall not exceed fifty thousand dollars.

The vehicles will serve as mutual aid resources for the Fire Department, Police Department, and Health Services as part of Task Force 6, supporting Long Beach and statewide disaster response. Specifications mandate the CAN-AM Defender Max Limited HD10 4×4 model with a 976cc Rotax V-twin engine, PRO-TORQ CVT transmission, 4,500-pound winch, six-passenger seating, factory black coloring, climate control, digital display, LED lighting, backup camera, and 2-inch hitch receiver. Vehicles must comply with California Vehicle Code, California Code of Regulations, SAE Standards, and Federal Motor Vehicle Standards. The City rejected an "Approved Equal" request for a 2025 Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar, citing fleet consistency with existing CAN-AM maintenance procedures, parts inventory, and technician training.

Bidders must propose pricing for all ten units including tire fees and applicable sales tax, with unit and extension prices clearly stated. Successful vendors must identify a single-point warranty and repair facility approved by the City within a 25-mile radius of Long Beach City Hall and provide a three-year manufacturer warranty covering defects in material and workmanship. Delivery must occur before December 2025 expiration of Urban Areas Security Initiative grant funds, within thirty days of order receipt, to Fleet Services Bureau at 2600 Temple Avenue. The contract is a maximum one-year term with no renewal options. Pricing must be firm for the contract term. Questions were due January 28, 2025; Addendum 1 (Q&A) was issued February 4, 2025. Three bids were received; Rumble On Dealers Inc. submitted the lowest bid at $40,606.20.