New Pursuit Vehicles

The Colquitt County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of one new pursuit vehicle for the Sheriff's Office, with an option to purchase three additional units at the same price. The solicitation, identified as PE-77891-NONST-2027-000000105, requires the vehicles to be the newest available year, unused, white, 4-door law enforcement pursuit SUVs (4x2) that are PPV rated and equipped with the manufacturer's standard police package. Technical requirements include a minimum 5.3L V8 355 HP naturally aspirated engine, a heavy-duty cooling system, an automatic transmission with an auxiliary cooler, and a 220 amp minimum heavy-duty alternator with a dual battery system. Additional specifications mandate a certified speedometer calibration accuracy of +/- 2mph, heavy-duty upholstery with rear vinyl, and driver-controlled power locks with rear lock-out capabilities. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked Sealed Bid Pursuit Vehicles in the lower left-hand corner and delivered to the County Purchasing Department by October 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Respondents must provide a completed bid sheet including cash bid prices per unit, government discounts, and total pricing for both delivery to Colquitt County and county pickup. Bidders are also required to specify the earliest and latest delivery dates, provide a detailed explanation of the included warranty, and explicitly document how their offering meets or exceeds the minimum technical specifications in the dealer's response column.