Qualified Vendor List (QVL) for the Purchase of New Vehicles

The City of Tucson (the City) is requesting proposals from qualified vendors to develop a Qualified Vendor List (QVL) for the purchase of various new vehicles. The QVL will be used for new vehicle purchases in accordance with the provisions, specifications, and instructions as stated in this solicitation. The City seeks to contract with qualified vendors who can provide new vehicles that may be of various fuel types (gasoline, hybrid, electric, etc.) including, but not limited to: Automobiles: mini, subcompact, compact, coupe, sedan, and full-size Pickup Trucks: light duty, half ton, three-quarter ton, and one ton Cab and Chassis: class 4, class 5, and class 6 Vans: passenger and cargo Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs): compact, mid-size, full-size, and crossovers Police Pursuit-Rated SUVs, Sedans, and Trucks Police and Fire Special Service Vehicles (SSVs), not pursuit-rated Proposals will be evaluated based on the evaluation criteria set forth within the solicitation. Offerors must obtain a minimum score of 70 points out of 100 possible points in order to be considered for award and placed on the QVL. Open and Continuous Solicitation This solicitation will be open and continuous through February 23, 2027, meaning that the City will accept proposals from prospective offerors at any time through February 23, 2027. The initial submittal period is open through 2:00pm Local AZ Time on February 23, 2023. After the initial submittal period, the City intends to review submissions every 90 days. Offers may be evaluated sooner or later than 90 days at the City's discretion. Successful offers will be awarded a contract and placed on the City's Qualified Vendor List. No awards will be made after August 23, 2027.
Addendum #1: ITEM ONE (1): UPDATED TERM AND RENEWAL The Term and Renewal has been updated with the following language: "The term of the Contract will commence when awarded to Contractor and remain in effect until August 13, 2024, after contract award, unless terminated, canceled, or extended as otherwise provided herein. The City may, at its sole option, extend the Contract's term for additional one-year periods or portions thereof, with a final term completion date of August 13, 2028. All contracts resulting from this solicitation will expire on August 13, 2028, regardless of when the contract is executed."