EV Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)

The City of Pasadena’s Water & Power Department is seeking qualified automotive dealers to supply brand‑new, current‑model‑year electric sport‑utility vehicles (EV SUVs) for field operations, utility maintenance, emergency response, and general departmental transportation. Bids must be submitted electronically through the City’s OpenGov e‑procurement portal by 3:00 pm on September 29, 2026. The solicitation includes mandatory bid‑bond (5 % of total price), compliance with local equal‑employment and living‑wage ordinances, and a requirement that the bid remain open for at least 180 days. No specific quantity is disclosed, but the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder who meets all form and certification requirements. • Vehicle type: New electric SUV (current model year) or equivalent • Target user: Pasadena Water & Power field crews and emergency response units • Bid submission: Electronic only, via OpenGov portal, by 3 pm Sept 29 2026 • Question deadline: Sept 21 2026, 12 pm (via portal Q&A) • Bid bond: 5 % of total bid price, electronic surety required • Compliance: Equal‑employment, living‑wage, local business preference, insurance, W‑9, business license (if applicable) • Award: Not dated; contract term not specified (one‑time purchase) • Contact: Armando Contreras, Senior Storekeeper, (626) 744‑6649, [email protected]