RFB 26-04-002 General Fund Vehicle 2026

Bartow County, Georgia's Purchasing Department issued Request for Bid (RFB) 26-04-002 on March 5, 2026, for the procurement of one new, unused Ford F-150 Crew Cab 4x4 truck with a 5-foot bed. The vehicle must be a 2025 or current model year in XL trim specification and include a 2.7L V6 engine, automatic transmission, white exterior, vinyl seats, all-terrain tires, and specified technology features including CoPilot 360, backup camera, and backup sensors. The bid is brand-specific with no substitutions or aftermarket options accepted, and pricing must include all delivery costs, additional fees, service charges, and pre-delivery servicing without additional cost to the county. Delivery shall occur at the Bartow County Extension Agent office at 10 Elizabeth Street, Cartersville, Georgia, following receipt of a purchase order. The county is exempt from sales tax and will purchase the vehicle tag and title. Sealed bids must be submitted to Dave Stiles, Assistant Purchasing Director, by March 23, 2026, at 9:45 A.M. EST, with opening at 10:00 A.M. at the Frank Moore Administration and Judicial Building in Cartersville. Written questions were due by March 5, 2026, with addenda posted by March 10, 2026. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price, with turnaround time potentially considered as a factor.

Submission requires completion of all mandatory county forms, including the bid amount sheet, specification compliance form, addenda acknowledgement, and local vendor preference affidavit with attached business license copy. The RFB does not specify particular set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, though a local vendor preference affidavit suggests potential consideration for local vendors. All communications must be directed through written correspondence only. Vehicles shall include standard manufacturer warranty and corresponding commercial warranty benefits if normally extended. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is provided in the solicitation. The specific budget or award value is not disclosed in the available documentation, though the procurement is funded through the General Fund.