Description
This contract was a formal request for bid (RFB) issued by the Cuyahoga County Department of Purchasing to acquire a single new 2022 Ford F‑550 chassis (4×2 crew cab, 179‑inch wheelbase, DRW XL configuration). The solicitation opened on August 4, 2021 and closed on September 3, 2021. The award amount shown for the winning line item is $64,645. No performance or bid bond was required, and the county reserved the right to reject any or all bids. Vendors were required to be registered on the county’s Supplier Portal and to be electronic plan‑holders; they also needed to be listed with the County Inspector General. The purchase will be funded only after approval by the County Executive or his designee.
• Scope: Purchase of one brand‑new 2022 Ford F‑550 chassis (no ancillary services).
• Procurement method: Formal RFB with open competition; bid submissions accepted in‑person or electronically.
• Key requirements: Supplier portal registration, electronic bid submission, no bond requirement, and registration with the County Inspector General.
• Financials: Awarded line total $64,645; payment contingent on executive approval.
• Timeline: Pre‑bid conference Aug 12, 2021; bid deadline Sep 3, 2021.