Description
The Internal Services Department of Los Angeles County is soliciting bids for the purchase of one compact extended cab 4x4 pickup truck with a shell and cargo bed, as per the attached specifications. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting the specifications based on the life cycle cost method. The life cycle cost value will be based on the value less discounts, plus sales tax, plus fuel cost during the life of the vehicle. Bidders must furnish the miles per gallon per United States, Environmental Protection Agency/US Department of Energy data as published in the latest mileage guide for California.
Key considerations for this bid include:
* The vehicle must meet the specifications outlined in the solicitation document
* Bidders must provide the vehicle build sheet listing options/features for the bid model year
* Bidders must have a current manufacturer or distributor or dealer's license
* Bidders must submit a signed PDF document of Appendix A (Exhibits 1-7) and a completed Excel document for Exhibit 6
* The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to make an award based on the department's needs and in the best interest of the county.
Some of the key specifications for the vehicle include:
* Compact extended cab 4x4 pickup truck with a shell and cargo bed
* The vehicle must be new, unused, and a current model
* The vehicle must meet the functional needs and be suitable for the service required
* The estimated miles per gallon based on the latest EPA mileage guide for California must be provided.