RFB 24-071 - TWO (2) 2024 or 2025 1/2-Ton 4x4 Extended Cab Pickup, New, Unused

Tulare County is seeking to procure two new, unused 2024 or 2025 1/2-ton 4x4 extended cab pickup trucks through Request for Bid (RFB) 24-071. The bid is open until 2:00 PM on April 17, 2024, with electronic submissions required through BidNet Direct or via email. The vehicles must meet specific requirements including a V8 gasoline engine, automatic transmission, extended cab with 6.5-foot bed, power windows/doorlocks, backup camera, keyless entry, AM/FM stereo with Bluetooth, USB port, air conditioning, and cloth bench seating. The exterior color must be white, with an interior color that is not light. Evaluation criteria will include price, bidder's performance history, ability to provide satisfactory goods, and conformance to specifications. The county reserves the right to award the bid based on these factors, with bid prices remaining valid for 120 days after award. Delivery will be F.O.B. to the Tulare County Road Yard in Visalia, CA.

The procurement allows potential participation by other governmental entities in the Central Valley Purchasing Group, which includes Fresno, Kern, Kings, and Tulare Counties. Bidders must complete and submit several required forms, including a signature page, specifications confirmation, pricing sheet, and a debarment certification (Exhibit A). While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation, vendors must provide detailed pricing information including unit price, documentation fee, electronic vehicle registration fee, and vehicle tire fee. The bid does not explicitly list incumbent vendors or require integration with existing infrastructure. Although a specific budget range is not provided, vendors will need to submit competitive pricing for the two vehicles, with pricing details to be comprehensively outlined on the provided form. The solicitation appears to be a straightforward procurement of standard municipal fleet vehicles with clear specifications and requirements.