Library Vehicle Lease

The Pasadena Public Library is issuing a competitive bid to secure a lease for a single all-electric, new, and unused Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) intended for use by city-employed security personnel to conduct routine patrols across various library branches. The lease is planned for a duration of five years, aligning with the city’s sustainability and fleet modernization initiatives. The procurement process emphasizes selecting a vehicle that meets operational needs while supporting environmental goals, with the contract value estimated to range between $30,000 and $60,000. Interested vendors are required to submit their bids by September 18, 2025, and can contact the designated procurement officer for further details. The bidding process involves submitting comprehensive vendor documentation, including declarations of non-collusion, vendor questionnaires affirming compliance with equal opportunity employment, licensing, and workforce utilization reporting. These forms ensure that vendors adhere to legal, ethical, and employment standards mandated by the City of Pasadena. The documentation emphasizes transparency, legal certification, and compliance with local procurement policies, with specific requirements for bid submission, including certification of bid authenticity and non-collusiveness. The overall objective is to acquire a sustainable, operationally suitable vehicle that supports the city’s environmental commitments while fulfilling security patrol needs across the library system.