This contract represents the procurement of nine (9) new 2026‑model Ford Escape vehicles for Sedgwick County’s Sheriff’s Office fleet. The award was made to the lowest‑responsible bidder, Don Hattan Ford, at a unit price of $28,299, totaling $254,691. Delivery is to occur within 60–90 days after award, with the vehicles to be equipped with lights and sirens by the County’s fleet management division. The solicitation was issued as a single‑source, price‑driven bid after a full open competition that involved 105 vendors. The county requires the vendor to provide proof of insurance meeting specific coverage limits and to deliver the vehicles to the fleet management address in Wichita.
• Scope: Purchase and delivery of 9 current‑model Ford Escape SUVs (gasoline, automatic, specified colors, 3 keys each).
• Procurement: Full and open competition; award to lowest‑responsive bidder.
• Financials: Unit price $28,299; total contract value $254,691; payment on monthly invoicing after receipt.