2025-24 CCPW Fleet Vehicles

Catoosa County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids from qualified vendors for the procurement of a fleet of five vehicles, including two Ford F-150 XL SuperCab pickups or equivalent, one F-250 XL SuperCab pickup or equivalent, one F-350 XL SuperCab pickup or equivalent, and one F-350 Chassis SuperCab with Service Body. The vehicles must be new, current production models equipped with specified features such as diesel engines, 10-speed automatic transmissions, 4WD capabilities, OEM equipment like Class III or IV trailer hitches, LED lighting, rearview cameras, spray-in bed liners, and auxiliary power outlets. The trucks will be delivered to the Catoosa County Public Works facility at 929 Shope Ridge Rd, Ringgold, Georgia. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with OSHA safety standards, Georgia state licensing and tax regulations, and requires that vehicles be fully assembled, ready for immediate operation, and inspected and accepted upon delivery at the destination. Bidders must submit two sealed hard copies of their proposals in person, by mail, or overnight delivery to the Board of Commissioners office by 2:00 p.m. EST on December 18, 2025. The envelope must be clearly labeled with the solicitation number "ITB: 2025-24 CCPW Fleet Vehicles" along with all legally required identifying information. Questions related to the bid will be accepted only in writing via email by December 12, 2025, with responses published online on December 15. The County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, waive irregularities, and may award contracts by individual vehicle or in aggregate if in the best interest of the County. The solicitation includes a local vendor preference which requires proof of a physical business presence in Catoosa County and employees residing locally, allowing eligible vendors a price preference. Mandatory affidavits include certifications of non-collusion, local vendor eligibility, and compliance with debarment restrictions. There is no mention of federal acquisition regulation clauses or requirements such as UEI or socioeconomic status certifications, reflecting that this is a local government procurement. Pricing is to be provided by vendors as part of the sealed bid; no estimated contract values or pricing details are specified in the solicitation documents. The contract term is not explicitly defined, and bidders must propose delivery timelines. Overall, the procurement seeks fully compliant, safely equipped vehicles delivered to a specified location, with award decisions based on responsiveness, responsibility, adherence to technical specifications, and best value to the County.