Purchase of (2) 2024 Ford E-Transit 350 148"WB MR 9500 GVWR RWD

The City of Ontario is seeking bids for the purchase of two 2024 Ford E-Transit 350 148-inch wheelbase medium roof rear-wheel drive vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 9500 pounds, with no substitutions permitted under any circumstances. Bids must be submitted electronically through the PlanetBids Bid Management System by the deadline of May 30, 2026, and only bids that receive a confirmed submission number with a valid timestamp will be considered; all other methods of submission, including physical or email delivery, are strictly prohibited. Bidders are fully responsible for ensuring their systems are capable of uploading documents, maintaining stable internet connectivity, and understanding the bid platform, with no relief provided for failed submissions due to technical issues, though support is available through PlanetBids or the City’s Purchasing Office. The procurement is governed under NAICS code 441110 and administered by the Public Works Department of the City of Ontario, California, with all contract-related inquiries to be directed to the Purchasing Office. The award will be made to the most advantageous offeror based on a trade-off analysis between cost and non-cost factors, although specific evaluation criteria, weights, or risk ratings are not detailed in the available documentation. Delivery location and inspection procedures are not explicitly defined, but performance is expected to occur within the City of Ontario, CA. No packaging, marking, or preservation requirements are outlined, and no special contract clauses, FAR provisions, or representations from offerors are included in the solicitation materials. Financial details such as unit pricing, total contract value, payment terms, or invoicing methods are not provided, though referenced attachments are expected to contain supplemental specifications and terms that bidders must review and fully comply with.