The Burke County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed‑bid proposals for the purchase of one (or more) new police‑pursuit‑rated utility vehicles (SUVs) for the Burke County Sheriff’s Office. Vehicles must be 2026‑2027 model year, V8 automatic, silver preferred, equipped with keyless entry, Bluetooth hands‑free, rear‑view camera, reverse‑sensing, power windows/locks, and specific interior finishes. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope by the deadline and include a completed bid price form.
• Vehicle type: 2026‑2027 Police Pursuit Rated SUV (e.g., Ford Explorer, Dodge Durango)
• New, not used; color silver preferred (also black, white, gray)
• V8 engine, automatic transmission, keyless entry with 4 fobs
• Hands‑free Bluetooth, rear‑view camera, reverse‑sensing system
• Power windows/locks, cloth front seats, vinyl rear seats, full‑size spare tire
• Submission deadline: Oct 7, 2026, 12 PM ET, sealed envelope to Burke County Courthouse
• Primary contact for questions: Lt. Mike Murphy (
[email protected], (706) 871‑1303)