Bid# 202627.1 Financing of Various Vehicles and Accessories for the County of Atlantic (Tax Exempt)

This solicitation seeks a private lender to provide tax‑exempt financing for the County’s acquisition of a fleet of vehicles and accessories. The County will purchase one Freightliner tractor‑trailer, one PacMac roll‑off container, and six mini dump trucks, with a total financing amount of $1,231,887.17. The successful bidder will receive quarterly payments over a 60‑month term, and the equipment will remain owned by the lender during the financing period. • Scope: Provide a fixed‑rate loan covering the full purchase price of the listed equipment; no additional goods or services are required. • Financial terms: Five‑year financing with quarterly payments; interest rate (to be supplied by the bidder) is the sole award criterion (lowest overall rate wins). • Compliance: Must meet all New Jersey statutes, including tax‑exempt status, ownership‑disclosure, non‑collusion, affirmative‑action, and sanctions certifications (Iran and Russia/Belarus). • Deliverables: Commitment to fund the $1.23 M purchase, maintain ownership of equipment, and accept quarterly repayments beginning Dec 1 2026 through Sep 1 2031. • Timeline: Bid submission by 07/02/2026, award decision on 07/07/2026, first payment/delivery expected 12/01/2026, with the financing term ending 09/01/2031.