INVITATION FOR BID - Macon Bibb County

 
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INVITATION FOR BID
                                   FOR

MAYOR’S OFFICE OFFICIAL VEHICLE LEXUS RX
             5-DOOR SUV 4X2
            BID NUMBER: 21-025-FH
                                 071-80
                                 071-04
                                 071-77
                                 071-00

                 MACON BIBB COUNTY, GEORGIA
                         ISSUED: January 14, 2021

     BIDS DUE NO LATER THAN 12:00 NOON ON THURSDAY, January 28, 2021

                  Macon-Bibb County Procurement Department
                           (Attn: Frank Howard)
                        700 Poplar Street Suite 308
                           Macon, Georgia 31201

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GENERAL
A. Invitation

       1. Notice is hereby given that Macon-Bibb County will receive sealed bids in the
          Macon Bibb County Procurement Department, 700 Poplar Street – Suite 308,
          Macon, Georgia 31201, until 12:00 noon on Thursday, January 28, 2021 for 21-
          025-FH Mayor's Office Official Vehicle Lexus RX 350 5-Door SUV 4x2 for the
          Macon-Bibb County Government.

           NO BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE ABOVE TIME.

       2. Vendor may include multiple bids in the sealed bid envelope/package with various
          optional equipment packages for Macon-Bibb County to evaluate to determine
          which vehicle offers the best value to Macon-Bibb County.

       3. Questions regarding the bid are due January 21, 2021 by 5:00 p.m.

       4. Bids will be publicly opened and read in the Procurement Department conference
          Room on January 28, 2021 starting at 2:00 pm.

       5. Minority, Women Owned and other Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are
          encouraged to participate in the solicitation process. Additionally, respondents are
          encouraged to use M/W/DBE subcontractors where possible. Small and other
          disadvantaged businesses requiring assistance with the competitive process can
          contact Small Business Affairs at (478) 751-7120.

B. Bid Documents

       6. Bid documents will be made available at the Macon-Bibb County Procurement
          Department, Government Center, 700 Poplar Street. Suite 308, Macon, GA 31201,
          (478) 803-0554 or www.maconbibb.us/procurement under active solicitations.

C. Sealed Bids

SEALED Bids shall be delivered or mailed to:

                   Macon-Bibb County Procurement Department
                                Attn: Frank Howard
                             700 Poplar Street, Suite 308
                                  Macon, GA 31201
                                    478-803-0554
                               fhoward@maconbibb.us
Mark the outside of the envelope “Bid # 21-025-FH – “Mayor's Office Official Vehicle
                          Lexus RX 350 5-Door SUV 4x2”
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D. Forms

      1. The enclosed Macon-Bibb County bid form shall be used. Use of other bid
         documents may deem the bid to be non-responsive.

      2. “Attachment A” must be completed and included with the bid; failure to include
         completed, signed, and notarized forms (as applicable) may deem the bid
         non-responsive. Any “Attachment A” documents which are not applicable to a
         vendor shall be marked “Not applicable” and submitted with all other “Attachment
         A”. For example, an automobile dealership which does not intend to use
         subcontractors shall mark the “List of Subcontractors” form in the “Attachment A”
         documents “Not applicable” and submit that document with the other “Attachment
         A” documents.

E. Validity

      1. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after time has been called
         on date of bid opening.

      2. All prices shall be Delivered prices, FOB Destination, after deducting all non–
         applicable taxes, delivered to each requesting department or office. Vehicles shall
         be ready to use.

F. Local Preference

      1. Macon-Bibb County reserves the right to award bids to County businesses and
         merchants whose bid is within 5% (five percent) of the lowest responsive and
         responsible bid which conforms to the Invitation to Bid.

G. Reservations

      1. Macon-Bibb County reserves full freedom (in addition to the right to reject any and
         all bids) in awarding bids to consider all available factors including, but not limited
         to, price, the provision of needed and unneeded features, usefulness to the using
         department and prior Macon-Bibb County experience. Hence, Macon-Bibb County
         may award bids to other than the lowest bidder if in the judgment of the Board of
         Commissioners the interest of the County will be best served by award to another.
         Any required information not submitted with bids shall deem bid non– responsive.

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2. Unless otherwise specified, manufacturer’s names, trade names, brand
    names, information and/or catalog numbers listed herein are intended
    only to identify the quality level desired. They are not intended to limit
    competition. The bidder may offer any equivalent product that meets
    or exceeds the specification. If bids are based on equivalent products,
    the bidder shall indicate on the bid form the alternate manufacturer’s
    name and catalog number and shall include complete descriptive
    literature and/or specifications along with proof that the proposed
    equivalent either meets or exceeds this specification. Macon-Bibb
    County reserves the right to be the sole judge of what is equal and
    acceptable. If bidder fails to name a substitute, he shall furnish goods
    identical to the bid specifications.

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MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS FOR VEHICLE

 Lexus RX 350 5-DOOR SUV 4x2

 Model: 9420A

 Year: 2021

 Interior Color: Burch preferred

 Exterior Color: Atomic Silver

 Number of Cylinders: 6

 Standard Equipment
                                   Powertrain
3.5 Liter 295 HP V6 Engine
8-Speed Automatic Transmission w/Paddle Shifters Drive Mode Select
                                    Exterior
18" Aluminum Alloy Wheels
Tire-Specific Pressure Monitoring System Bi-LED Headlamps
LED Taillamps, Illuminated Door Handles, and Daytime Running Lights
Rain Sensing Wipers
                                     Safety
10 Airbags,
Brake Assist,
Smart Stop Technology Lexus Safety System+ 2.0: Lane Tracing Assist,
Road Sign Assist, Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection,
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist,
      Intelligent High Beam Headlamps
Lexus Enform Safety Connect

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Multimedia

      Apple CarPlay/Android Auto/Amazon Alexa Compatible
Compatible w/Smartphone, Smartwatch or Devices Enabled with Google Assistant
or Amazon Alexa
4.2" Color Multi-Information Display
                                    Interior
Auto Dual Zone Climate Control Sys w/Rear Vents Power
Luxe-trimmed Front Seats
Power Tilt-and-Telescopic Steering Column Reclining/Sliding
40/20/40 Split Rear Seat Power Back Door
      Rear View Mirror

 Optional Equipment
 Macon-Bibb County is willing to consider bids including vehicles that include any
 or all listed optional equipment. Vehicles with one or more optional equipment
 offering will be considered to meet the “Minimum Specifications for Vehicle”
 Requirement.
      12.3" Navigation System/12-speaker Premium Audio
      20" Dark Silver Alloy Wheels with Machined Finish
      Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
      Panoramic View Monitor with Intuitive Parking Assist and Rear Cross Traffic
      Braking
      Power Tilt/Slide Moonroof and Aluminum Roof Rails
      Premium Package Includes: Wood Trim, Driver Seat Memory, Exterior Mirror
      Memory, Steering Wheel Memory
      Touch-Free Power Rear Door with Kick Sensor
      Wood & Leather Heated Steering Wheel
      Cargo Mat/Cargo Net/Wheel Locks/Key Glove

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BID FORM
                     Include a separate bid form with each vehicle response

TOTAL PRICE : $______________________________

VEHICLES TO BE FOB BUYER’S DESTINATION. DELIVERY CHARGES
SHALL BE INCLUDED WITH PRICE.

DELIVERY ________ DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF PURCHASE ORDER.

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Delivery address:

Macon City Hall, 700 Poplar Street, Macon, GA 31201
Call (478) 751-7170 at least 24 hours prior to delivery.

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:_______________________________DATE: ______________________

NAME (TYPED OR
PRINTED):___________________________________________TITLE:_________________________

COMPANY___________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________________

CITY:________________________________________STATE:___________________ZIP: __________

TELEPHONE:____________________________________

FAX:_______________________________

Email: _______________________________________

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ADDENDUM
The undersigned Bidder acknowledged receipt of the following addendum, if issued, to the
   Invitation for Bid. If none received, write “None Received.”

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 Firm
 Signature

 Print Name
 Title
 Date

             Attach specifications for vehicle on the following page

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