Vehicle Requirements

The City of Kissimmee, Florida, located in Polk County, is seeking sealed bids for a comprehensive vehicle procurement opportunity through Invitation for Bid (IFB) IFB2026000. The solicitation encompasses the acquisition of nineteen vehicles across nine distinct categories, including 1-ton cab & chassis, mid-size utility vehicles, large mid-size 4-door sedans, compact and ton pickup trucks in 4x2 and 4x4 configurations. Bidders must provide vehicles that meet or exceed the manufacturer's latest production standards, comply with EPA Emission Standards and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, and include standard equipment as specified in detailed specifications. The bid requires vendors to submit comprehensive information about manufacturer and model components, with the potential for bid rejection if requested details are not provided. Technical clarification questions must be submitted in writing no later than seven days before the bid opening date, with sealed bids due by 2:00 PM on October 23, 2025, and a public bid opening scheduled for 2:30 PM the same day at the City of Kissimmee Finance Department. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with all quoted prices required to remain valid for ninety days.

The procurement opportunity includes provisions for local vendor preference, with Osceola County vendors matching the lowest price bid potentially being awarded the contract if fully qualified. The City of Kissimmee participates in the Central Florida Purchasing Cooperative (CFPC), and successful bidders are encouraged to allow other active CFPC members to participate under the same pricing, terms, and conditions. Seven vendors submitted bids, including Tropical Ford, Rush Truck Center, Bozard Ford Company, Conely Buick GMC, Holler Ford, Beck Auto Sales, and Mullinax Ford, with individual vehicle pricing ranging from approximately $28,800 to $56,149. Vendor delivery timelines varied from 0 to 365 days, with most indicating 90 to 180-day delivery periods. All vehicles must come with a minimum twelve-month non-prorated manufacturer's warranty, and the City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, in whole or in part, with or without cause. Payment for proper invoices will be processed within thirty calendar days of submission, and bid tabulations and award decisions will be posted on the city's website at www.kissimmee.gov.