Vehicle - 3 (THREE) 2025/2026 1/2 ton 4X4 1500 extended CAB pickup, new, unused

The County of Tulare is seeking sealed bids for the procurement of three new, unused 2025/2026 1/2 ton 4x4 1500 extended cab pickup trucks through a competitive Request for Bid (RFB 26-020) process. The procurement will be conducted through BidnetDirect, with bids due by 2:00 PM PDT on November 13, 2025. Bidders may submit questions through the bidding platform by 2:00 PM PDT on October 28, 2025. The vehicles must meet specific requirements, including automatic transmission, 6.5-foot bed, power windows and door locks, backup camera, keyless entry, Bluetooth, USB port, air conditioning, cloth bench seating, AM/FM stereo, cruise control, tilt steering column, vinyl floor covering, solar-ray tinted glass, side steps, and spare tire. The trucks must have a dark interior and white exterior, with three complete sets of keys and matching keyless entry remote fobs. Award will be based on vehicle availability and specification compliance, with bid prices to remain firm for a minimum of 120 days following award.

The bid allows for co-op participation through the Central Valley Purchasing Group, which includes Fresno, Kern, Kings, and Tulare Counties and their political subdivisions and municipalities. There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations mentioned in the documentation. Dealers must provide wheel alignment certification, deliver vehicles with a minimum tank of gasoline, ensure dealer servicing readiness, and comply with California Vehicle Code requirements. The pricing structure includes unit pricing per vehicle, documentation fees, electronic vehicle registration fees for California exempt license plates, and vehicle tire fees, with 7.75% California state sales tax applied to the subtotal. Bidders are responsible for registering vehicles with the California Department of Motor Vehicles and paying applicable sales tax. To be considered responsive, bidders must complete and submit the Signature Page, Specifications Page, Pricing Page, Exhibit A (Debarment Certification), and any applicable addendum. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves three vehicles with comprehensive specifications and associated fees.