Bid for Five 2026 Ford F-150 Police Responder Trucks

The City of Merced is seeking competitive bids to supply up to five brand‑new 2026 (or newer) Ford F‑150 Police Responder 4×4 pickup trucks that meet an extensive set of technical, safety, and equipment specifications. The bid package requires detailed pricing, warranty, and documentation, and the selected vendor must deliver the vehicles within 365 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed. The contract includes liquidated‑damages provisions for late delivery and mandates full warranty coverage on bumper‑to‑bumper and powertrain components. • Quantity: up to 5 new 2026‑or‑newer Ford F‑150 Police Responder trucks (4×4). • Technical scope: police‑calibrated EcoBoost V6 engine, specific lighting, siren, police‑wire harness, ballistic door panels, heavy‑duty wheels/tires, and all manufacturer‑standard equipment plus listed police‑specific items. • Delivery & warranty: Must be delivered within 365 days of NTP; includes 3‑yr/36k mi bumper‑to‑bumper warranty, 5‑yr/100k mi powertrain warranty, and other coverage; $25 per day liquidated‑damages for late delivery. • Submission requirements: Paper‑based sealed bids, pricing sheet must include unit price FOB Merced with 8.25 % sales tax; bids due by 08/11/2026 2:30 PM. • Eligibility: City employees prohibited from bidding; local‑business preference of 5 % applies.