Bid Number 2026-42 Invitation to Bid: Motorcycles

The City of Florence is seeking qualified vendors to supply two pre‑owned Harley‑Davidson police‑specification motorcycles (model years 2018‑2024). The motorcycles must be black, under 30,000 miles, include a front fairing, and be delivered in a complete police‑package. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with preferences for local businesses and certified minority‑, women‑, or veteran‑owned firms. The bidder must provide proof of insurance, include the $500 South Carolina Infrastructure Maintenance Fee, and submit a sealed bid by the deadline. • Scope: Purchase and delivery of two used Harley‑Davidson police motorcycles (2018‑2024) meeting exact condition and equipment specs. • Requirements: Black exterior, <30,000 mi, front fairing, full police package, insurance coverage (minimum $1 M per occurrence), and inclusion of $500 infrastructure fee plus taxes. • Preference: Local Florence/Florence‑County businesses may match the lowest bid within 5 % (city) or 3 % (county); otherwise certified MBE/WBE/VBE may be invited to match. • Submission: Two hard‑copy bid sheets in a sealed envelope marked “Bid No. 2026‑42 Motorcycles,” signed by an authorized officer, delivered by 2:00 PM on July 9 2026.