The City of Huntsville, Alabama is soliciting sealed fixed-price bids for new pursuit-rated light-duty vehicles, specifically Ford models from 2027 or newer, not previously titled. Bids are due August 4, 2026, by 2:00 PM CST. A bid bond is not required, but a certificate of insurance is. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contract term is one year, with options for two additional one-year extensions. All proposed pricing must be inclusive of all costs. Vehicles must be delivered F. O. B. destination to City of Huntsville Fleet Services, **** Johnson Road, Huntsville, AL 35805. The successful bidder must provide manufacturer's statement of origin, completed title application, and service information with each vehicle. The city reserves the right to make multiple awards.
Bids are due by 2:00:00 PM CST on August 4, 2026. Vehicles are to be delivered F. O. B. destination to City of Huntsville Fleet Services, **** Johnson Road, Huntsville, AL ****.
The city will render payment on a net 30-day basis after receipt of an invoice, unless alternative terms are authorized in writing.
The bidder shall assume full responsibility for the warranty of all components. The manufacturer's standard warranty shall be furnished. Specific options include a powertrain warranty for 5 years or 100,000 miles with zero deductible.
All bids will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. This determination may involve factors such as price, conformity to specifications, financial ability, previous performance, and other objective factors.
Bidders must be qualified vendors. The city will take reasonable measures to determine bidder capability, business integrity, financial resources, and reliability.
All questions must be submitted in writing by July 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.
Bidders may be disqualified for reasons including failure to use bid forms, lack of signature, unauthorized alteration of bid forms, evidence of collusion, or failure to submit a bid bond if required.