Ford Ranger Truck (5)

The City of Manhattan Beach has issued solicitation number 1344-26, seeking bids for the purchase and delivery of five new, unused 2025 or 2026 Ford Ranger trucks, specifically in XL or XLT trim. The procurement is being managed by the City’s Purchasing Division and requires bids to be submitted electronically via the City’s e-Procurement Portal no later than December 29, 2025, by 3:00 PM PST. The vehicles must conform exactly to specified requirements, including a SuperCrew 4x4 configuration, white exterior color, and mileage not exceeding 200 miles upon delivery. Delivery is mandated within 30 days after issuance of the purchase order, F.O.B. destination to the City’s Public Works Facility in Manhattan Beach, California, where inspection and acceptance will occur. The successful vendor must provide DMV registration and license plates upon delivery, with the City to be listed as the vehicle owner. Pricing must be all-inclusive except for federal excise tax and state license fees, with a 10.25% sales tax applied. The contract does not specify a formal contract type or an estimated contract value, as the cost proposal is to be submitted as part of the bid, and no completed pricing data is currently available. Key procurement provisions include vendor certifications such as debarment and suspension status, conflict of interest disclosures, and indemnification obligations with regard to intellectual property claims. The City reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience or default and permits other public agencies to utilize the contract under identical terms, obliging the contractor to support these piggyback arrangements independently. The evaluation appears price-forward, considering warranty and compliance factors, although no formal weighting or best-value criteria are outlined. Submission instructions emphasize exclusive electronic submission through the OpenGov portal, requiring a completed vendor questionnaire and adherence to detailed bid instructions. Overall, this solicitation is a municipal purchase targeting specific vehicle models with strict compliance, timely delivery, and formal procedural and contractual controls tailored to City requirements.