RFQ 2026-0001 Three (3) Mid-Size Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs)

The Savannah Airport Commission is issuing Request for Quotation (RFQ) 2026-0001 for the procurement of three (3) mid-size Sports Utility Vehicles, specifically Ford Explorers with detailed specifications including a 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 engine, intelligent 4WD, ten-speed automatic transmission, star white metallic tri-coat paint, and comprehensive interior and exterior features such as LED taillamps, power liftgate, blind spot information system, class III trailer tow package, and 4-corner amber strobe package. Each vehicle must be accompanied by four sets of keys with FOBs, complete parts and repair manuals, a factory-recommended preventive maintenance schedule, and onsite training upon delivery as requested by the Commission. All responses must be submitted through the Savannah Airport Commission's Bonfire portal at https://savannahairport.bonfirehub.com/, with no email or mail submissions accepted. The solicitation opened on December 23, 2025, with bidder questions due by January 6, 2026, and responses due by January 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST; the Commission will issue a final addendum by January 9, 2026, if applicable, and will contact the successful bidder no later than March 17, 2026. Bidders must submit itemized pricing inclusive of all costs, including shipping, handling, and delivery, with pricing specified per vehicle and totaled for all three units, and pricing must remain firm for 90 days after the RFQ closing date. Payment terms are net 30 days upon receipt of goods and validation by the Commission, with invoices submitted to the accounts payable department.

The successful bidder must be a bona fide wholesale stocking distributor, dealer, or manufacturer with facilities and personnel to fulfill all requirements and must have parts and service support capabilities available in the Savannah, Georgia area. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the solicitation documents. Bidders must specify estimated delivery timeframes and warranty information, with manufacturer's standard warranty required at minimum, and the delivery point is 640 Gulfstream Road, Savannah, Georgia 31408. The Savannah Airport Commission is exempt from state sales tax and reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive irregularities, cancel purchase orders if obligations are not met, and obtain clarification or additional information from bidders. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation, though the procurement involves three complete vehicles with all associated equipment and training requirements.