Tender Body, Paint (Turnkey), Cab and Chassis, diesel fueled

The State of California, through its Department of General Services, is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of three (3) MC 05358 Tender Body units featuring turnkey paint specifications, cab and chassis configurations powered by diesel fuel engines. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) requires all bidders to comply with State of California Specification 05358-230-261 and establishes the formal competitive bidding process for qualified vendors to submit proposals for these specialized vehicles. The solicitation package, posted on May 13, 2026, establishes a bid submission deadline of June 2, 2026, and includes comprehensive requirements addressing vehicle specifications, delivery schedules, insurance requirements, and performance bond obligations. Bidders must carefully review all documentation contained within the IFB_32-12-6651_Solicitation_Pkg.pdf, which outlines evaluation criteria, pricing terms, payment conditions, contract performance terms, and any available renewal options. The complete solicitation package provides details regarding required site visits or bidders' conferences, response timelines for questions, and the formal award timeline. Qualified vendors must demonstrate the capability to deliver diesel-fueled tender body units that meet or exceed California's stringent specifications and quality standards for emergency response equipment.

The State of California may have implemented set-asides for small businesses, disabled veteran-owned enterprises, or other protected business classifications within this procurement, with specific details available in the complete IFB documentation. While incumbent contractor information is not identified in the summary materials, the State has identified specific funding sources and allocated budget amounts for this procurement as detailed within the solicitation documents. Bidders should thoroughly review the complete IFB package to identify any infrastructure integration requirements, technical specifications unique to the State's fleet operations, or compatibility standards necessary for the tender body units. The exact award value or budget range has not been specified in the publicly available information summary but is contained within the formal IFB solicitation documents. Interested vendors must obtain and carefully analyze the complete 9MB IFB_32-12-6651_Solicitation_Pkg.pdf to understand all pricing structures, delivery obligations, and contract terms before submitting their sealed bids by the June 2, 2026 deadline.