Description
The City of San Mateo is seeking sealed bids from authorized vehicle dealers to supply new police patrol vehicles, including midsize SUVs, full‑size SUVs, and pickup trucks, all configured to specific police‑pursuit specifications. Bidders must submit detailed technical specifications, pricing (including taxes, fees, and delivery), and evidence of dealer/manufacturer status. Evaluation will focus on dealer authorization, compliance with vehicle specs, total cost, and delivery lead time. The contract will be awarded by the City Council after bid opening on September 15, 2026, with award expected October 5, 2026.
• Vehicles required: midsize police SUV (8 units), police pickup, full‑size police SUV (quantities not specified).
• Must meet pursuit‑rated, AWD/4WD, ballistic door panels, specialized lighting, keyed‑alike, programmed keys/FOBs, and California emissions standards.
• Bids must include all taxes, registration, fees, and delivery to 1961 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, CA.
• Mandatory pre‑bid meeting: none; questions due by September 8, 2026.
• Submission deadline: September 15, 2026, 2 PM PST (sealed bids to City Clerk).
• Award date: October 5, 2026.
• Required documentation: dealer/manufacturer status, experience, insurance certificates, and signed purchase contract.