RFP 27-010 Police Vehicles

Floyd County Schools is requesting proposals for fifteen 2027 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles (AWD Base model K8A) under RFP 27-010, with proposals due October 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Director of Internal Audits and Compliance office in Rome, Georgia. Award is contingent on Georgia POST Council recognition of the District's new law enforcement unit; if recognition is not granted or the District elects not to proceed, no award will be made.

The vehicles must be equipped with 3.3L V6 Direct-Injection engines, 10-speed automatic transmissions, specified wheel and tire configurations, and Sterling Grey Metallic or Charcoal Black paint. All associated costs and F.O.B. destination delivery must be included; prices must remain firm for the first contract year and exclude sales tax. Lead times exceeding five months may result in bid rejection.

Evaluation uses a normalized total-cost formula (400 points available) and locality scoring based on vehicle pickup location proximity to the District office (25 points maximum: 25 points within 30 miles, 5 points for 31–75 miles, 0 points beyond 75 miles). Bids with pickup locations greater than 75 miles may be rejected at the school board's discretion.

Proposals must include one original and two copies bound with index tabs, along with firm information, drug-free workplace certification, deviations or exceptions, addendum acknowledgments, non-collusion affidavits, bid certifications, and W-9 forms. Successful vendors must maintain comprehensive liability insurance at $1 million per occurrence, auto liability coverage, umbrella coverage, and workers' compensation as required by law. The District reserves the right to conduct best and final offer negotiations, reject any or all proposals, award to multiple vendors, and cancel the RFP without penalty. Written questions are due October 15, 2026. No pre-bid conference is scheduled.