RFQ - VW ID buzz pro s (reserved for local businesses)

The County of San Diego Purchasing Department is requesting quotations for one 2026 or newer Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro S Plus electric vehicle with quotations due September 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., and this procurement is reserved for local businesses under a Small-Local Business set-aside.

Eligible vendors must complete the Small-Local Business Self-Certification (PC610) form and meet the County's local-business definition. Qualified Small-Local Businesses receive favorable NET 15 payment terms under Board Policy B-53 in lieu of the standard NET 30 terms.

The vehicle specification is fixed: 2026 or newer, unused, rear-wheel drive, with Energetic Orange Metallic and Candy White exterior colors, Dune interior, four keys and fobs, and a 2-in-1 Mobile EV Charge Cable. Delivery must occur no later than 120 days after purchase order issuance, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., to County of San Diego DGS Fleet Services at 5610 Overland Avenue, San Diego, California 92123. The vehicle must arrive fully charged at 80 percent or above with no third-party GPS systems installed.

Pricing includes vehicle unit price, tire fees at $1.75 per tire (four tires), California DMV electronic vehicle registration fee of $37.00, and documentation processing fee of $85.00. All shipping and additional fees must be included; sales tax is excluded. The contractor bears responsibility for pre-delivery damage and defect remediation within fourteen calendar days of identification. The vehicle warranty does not commence until assigned for use by a County department.

Evaluation criteria are price and performance factors including offeror experience, qualifications, technical approach, acceptance of the County's draft agreement, physical vehicle availability, vehicle specifications, and delivery lead time. Questions are due September 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Quotations must be submitted via BuyNet to Christopher Almazan, Procurement Specialist, at (858) 463-8779 or Christopher.Almazan@sdcounty.ca.gov. Required forms include the Offeror's Cover Page (PC600), Representations and Certifications (PC601), Small-Local Business Self-Certification (PC610), and where applicable, the Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement (PC620).