Trucks - ½ ton with camper shell and bed rack

The Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) in Riverside County, California, is seeking to procure two (2) new ½-ton trucks with specific equipment requirements through Request for Bid (RFB) #3896. The trucks must be 2019 model year or newer from manufacturers Chevrolet, GMC, or Ford, featuring an 8-foot bed, V-8 engine, and a minimum 8-speed automatic transmission. Specific requirements include a white exterior, mandatory factory options like backup camera and Bluetooth connectivity, and compliance with California SULEV emission standards. The bid requires a white aluminum camper shell matching the truck's cab height and an aluminum bed rack with a sliding drawer rated for at least 750 lbs. Key procurement dates include a deadline for questions on 10/28/2025 at 4:00 PM, electronic bid submissions due by 4:00 PM on 11/6/2025, with bid review scheduled for 11/7/2025. Evaluation criteria will assess bidders based on responsiveness to RFB requirements, capability to perform, bid pricing, and any proposed additions, deletions, or exceptions to the standard contract terms.

The RFB does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through EMWD's e-Procurement website and register online to ensure receipt of updates. The contract includes a twelve-month warranty for materials and workmanship, with EMWD reserving the right to purchase up to an additional 100% of the specified quantity within 90 days of the award. Delivery will be F.O.B. Destination to EMWD's Operations and Maintenance Center Warehouse in Perris, California. The district retains the discretion to reject bids from vendors who have previously failed to perform on similar contracts or are not deemed capable of fulfilling the contract requirements. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documents, the procurement is for two vehicles with comprehensive specifications. The successful bidder will be responsible for processing a DMV license for exempt status and providing the title to EMWD, with vehicles to be registered at 2270 Trumble Rd. in Perris, CA.