Two pickup trucks

The City of San Bernardino Police Department is seeking qualified vendors to provide two full-size, unmarked pickup trucks intended for investigative activities. The vehicles must meet specific specifications, including a full-size half-ton design with a four-door passenger cab, power windows, cloth seats, multiple USB charging ports, interior 120-volt power outlets, tinted rear windows, a full-size underbody spare tire, a V8 engine with automatic transmission, backup camera, blind spot monitoring, remote keyless entry, a tow package, four-wheel drive capability, and all-terrain tires. Vendors are required to include an extended bumper-to-bumper warranty covering five years or 100,000 miles, or a comparable warranty, with delivery expected within 30 days of contract award. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of timely delivery and comprehensive warranty coverage to support the department’s operational needs. The procurement process is formalized under solicitation number RFQ F-24-3000, posted on March 18, 2024, with a response deadline of April 17, 2024. The contract is managed by the City of San Bernardino, California, with Michelle Parra serving as the primary point of contact. The project aligns with the NAICS code 336390, indicating the vehicle manufacturing sector. Additional documentation related to the contract includes the City’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goals Form, which contractors must complete to report their DBE participation goals across various categories such as minorities, women, service-disabled veterans, and LGBTQ. This form ensures compliance with local DBE requirements, requiring detailed contractor and subcontractor information, certification signatures, and commitments to DBE outreach and record-keeping. Overall, the contract aims to enhance the police department’s investigative capabilities through the acquisition of specialized vehicles while promoting equitable participation of disadvantaged businesses in the procurement process.