RFQ 2026-0021 (1) Full-Size SUV with Optional Additional Unit and Trade-In Option

The Savannah Airport Commission has issued RFQ 2026-0021 for the procurement of one new full-size sport utility vehicle with an optional second unit and trade-in option. The solicitation specifically requests current-year Ford Expedition Platinum 4WD vehicles equipped with advanced features including a 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine, LED lighting, premium leather seating for 7-8 passengers, adaptive cruise control, and a 360-degree camera system with heavy-duty towing capabilities. Vehicle 1 shall be agate black metallic with black interior, while the optional Vehicle 2 shall be dark gray metallic with dark interior, with optional pricing available for Stealth or Dark Essentials packages featuring dark aluminum rims and exterior trim. Bidders must provide pricing both with and without trade-in allowances for two 2020 Ford Expedition Limited vehicles, with all pricing inclusive of shipping, handling, and delivery to 640 Gulfstream Road, Savannah, Georgia 31408. Additional deliverables include four sets of keys with FOBs, warranty information specifying minimum 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper and 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain coverage, local service support locations within the Savannah area, and complete parts and shop repair manuals. The RFQ opened on April 20, 2026, with bidder questions due by 5:00 PM EST on May 1, 2026, and final responses due by close of business on May 20, 2026 through the Savannah Airport Commission's Bonfire Hub portal; email and mail submissions are not acceptable. The Commission will evaluate responses between May 21 and June 26, 2026, with notification to the successful bidder no later than June 29, 2026, awarding to the most responsive and responsible bidder at the lowest cost.

Vendor responses must include completion of mandatory forms including LSB/Minority Business certification, vendor certification, itemized pricing sheets, specifications confirmation, and exceptions sheets, indicating that minority business enterprises and disadvantaged enterprises may be encouraged to respond. All vehicles must be new and unused, meet federal and state safety and emissions regulations, and include factory-recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Prices shall remain firm for 120 days following the RFQ closing date, with payment terms of net 30 days upon receipt and validation of goods. The Savannah Airport Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive informalities and irregularities in bids received. Prospective vendors must register their company through https://savannahairport.bonfirehub.com prior to submission, with inquiries directed to Christy Dixon at cdixon@flysav.com. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement has not been disclosed in the solicitation materials.