Three (3) Mid-Size Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs)

The Savannah Airport Commission (SAC) is seeking qualified vendors to provide three (3) new mid-size Ford Explorer Sports Utility Vehicles through Request for Quotation (RFQ) 2026-0001. The procurement requires vehicles with specific configurations, including a 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 engine, intelligent 4WD, ten-speed automatic transmission, and Star White Metallic Tri-Coat paint. Detailed specifications mandate standard features such as LED taillamps, a power liftgate, blind spot information system, Class III trailer tow package, 18-inch aluminum wheels, and a 4-corner amber strobe package. Bidders must submit comprehensive responses through the Bonfire platform by January 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST, with questions due by January 6, 2026, and final addendum to be issued by January 9, 2026. SAC will evaluate responses between January 26 and March 16, 2026, with notification to the successful bidder no later than March 17, 2026, using criteria that include compliance with specifications, pricing, warranty, delivery timeframe, and overall responsiveness.

The solicitation includes provisions for Local Small Business Enterprise (LSBE) and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) designations, with vendors required to provide documentation of their eligibility status. Qualified businesses located within the City of Savannah's geographic boundaries may receive preferential consideration, particularly those with City of Savannah Business Tax Certificates or Minority Business Certificates. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the procurement requires bidders to be bona fide wholesale stocking distributors, dealers, or manufacturers with facilities and personnel to fulfill all solicitation requirements. Pricing must be comprehensive and itemized, with payment terms set at net thirty days upon receipt and validation of goods. The Commission is exempt from state sales tax, and submitted prices will remain firm for ninety days after the RFQ closing date. Although no explicit budget range is specified, the total procurement involves three mid-size SUVs, with SAC reserving the right to adjust the final quantity based on cost and budget considerations.