Vehicles, Ford / WPS

The City of Worcester issued a sealed‑bid solicitation (Bid No. 8194‑W4) for the purchase of three new Ford vehicles—two Ford Ranger XLT pickups and one Ford Transit cargo van—tailored to specific school‑district specifications. Bids were to be submitted by June 5, 2024, with awards made to the lowest net‑price bidder on a line‑item basis. Southern Belle Supply was identified as the awardee, having submitted the lowest combined price for all three items. The contract requires delivery within 4–6 weeks of the purchase order and a pick‑up window of two weeks after award, with a one‑year warranty and compliance with Massachusetts tax exemptions. • Scope: 2 × Ford Ranger XLT (2024/2025 model) and 1 × Ford Transit Cargo Van (2024/2025 model) with detailed equipment and feature specifications. • Procurement method: Competitive sealed‑bid, award to lowest net price (unit‑price basis). • Key dates: Bid issue May 14, 2024; bid deadline June 5, 2024; addenda issued May 21 and May 30, 2024. • Award: Southern Belle Supply (single‑vendor award) with a total contract value of approximately $148,580.