2023 RFB-11 HALF TON TRUCKS - ROAD

This Benton County (Arkansas) Road Department solicitation sought competitive sealed bids for the purchase of two half‑ton 4×4 Ex‑Cab trucks to augment the county’s road‑maintenance fleet. The RFB (2023 RFB‑11) was posted on January 29 2023, with a bid deadline of February 9 2023, requiring both a hard‑copy envelope and an electronic copy on CD/USB. Detailed specifications mandated white‑painted, V‑8 power‑train vehicles with a suite of features (power windows, heated mirrors, HVAC, Bluetooth‑enabled stereo, etc.) and a gross vehicle weight of at least 7,000 lb. Bidders had to submit completed forms, vendor references, conflict‑of‑interest disclosures, and unit pricing for the two trucks. The contract was ultimately awarded to Superior Automotive Group, though the exact award date is not listed. The solicitation emphasized open competition and encouraged small, minority, and women‑owned businesses, but did not impose set‑aside restrictions. The procurement is a firm‑fixed‑price vehicle purchase, with no stated performance period or renewal provisions. • Procurement Type: Request for Bid (RFB) – full and open competition. • Scope: Purchase of two fully‑specified half‑ton 4×4 trucks for the Road Department. • Awardee: Superior Automotive Group (single‑vendor award). • Key Requirements: Detailed vehicle specs, vendor references, dual‑format submission, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.