RFQ - toyota RAV4 phev (reserved for local businesses)

The County of San Diego Purchasing Department is requesting quotations for two 2026 or newer Toyota RAV4 PHEVs or County-approved equivalents, with quotations due September 29, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., under a local-business reservation requiring headquarters or similar business operations within San Diego County geographic boundaries.

The vehicles must be Oxford White exterior with black interior, electric/AWD powertrain, and equipped with cruise control, power locks, power mirrors with blind spot indicators, backup camera with proximity alert, all-weather floor mats, and three keys and fobs per vehicle. Vehicles must be delivered fully functional with no dashboard error messages, full fuel tank (90% or above) or full charge (80% or above) for electric vehicles, and free of third-party GPS systems. The contractor must complete California Department of Motor Vehicles registration under the County's name and provide a temporary license plate and all required DMV documentation at delivery.

The contractor must deliver vehicles within 120 days of purchase order receipt, with an initial status update required within 30 days of PO issuance. The County requests a 60-day lead time from purchase order issuance to delivery. Pricing must include all shipping and fees with no sales tax included and cover vehicle unit price, three keys and fobs per vehicle, tire fees at $1.75 each (10 units), California DMV electronic vehicle registration at $37.00 each (2 units), and document processing fees at $85.00 each (2 units). Payment terms are NET 30; qualified Small-Local Businesses may be eligible for NET 15 terms under Board Policy B-53. Vehicle warranty does not commence until the County assigns the vehicle for use.

Award criteria include offeror experience, qualifications, technical approach, physical vehicle availability, vehicle specifications, delivery lead time, and price. Questions are due September 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Submissions must be made via BuyNet or, if unable, by email or mail to Contracting Officer Christopher Almazan at Christopher.Almazan@sdcounty.ca.gov or (858) 463-8779.