RFQ - 2026 OR NEWER/UNUSED FORD MAVERICK XL W/ OUTFITTING (RESERVED FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES)

THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO IS SEEKING QUOTES FROM QUALIFIED FIRMS (OFFERORS) TO PROVIDE NINE (9) 2026 OR NEWER/UNUSED FORD MAVERICK XL OR COUNTY APPROVED EQUIVALENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS & CONDITIONS CONTAINED WITHIN.

FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS RFQ, “LOCAL BUSINESS” MEANS A PARTNERSHIP, CORPORATION, JOINT VENTURE, OR ANY OTHER ASSOCIATION FORMED TO CONDUCT BUSINESS, OR AN INDIVIDUAL, THAT: (I) MAINTAINS ITS INTERNATIONAL OR DOMESTIC HEADQUARTERS WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY; OR (II) AT THE TIME THE COUNTY ISSUES THE SOLICITATION, PROVIDES OR SELLS FROM A LOCATION WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY THE SAME OR SIMILAR GOODS OR SERVICES TO BE PURCHASED BY THE COUNTY. THE COUNTY’S DETERMINATION REGARDING WHETHER AN OFFEROR QUALIFIES AS A “LOCAL BUSINESS” SHALL BE FINAL.

SEE EXHIBIT A – STATEMENT OF WORK FOR A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE COUNTY’S REQUIREMENTS.

Base Vehicle

• Model: 2026 or Newer/Unused Ford Maverick XL
• Hybrid Gas engine/FWD/automatic transmission Powertrain
• Exterior Color: White
• Interior Color: Gray
• Conforms to Federal and California emissions.
• Keys: Three (3) keys total programmed and ready for use.
• Vinyl seats
• Vinyl flooring-no carpet
• Back up camera
• Blind spot mirror detection-Safety feature package
• Air conditioning
• Power mirrors
• Power windows
• Power seats
• USB/C ports
• Cruise control
• Ford all weather floor mats
• Mud guards-Ford factory or County approved equivalent
• Backup alarm
• Weather Guard Crossbed toolbox-Gull Wing style aluminum diamond plate, 12” deep or County approved equivalent.
• Tailgate sticker is located, lettered, installed as shown below, red. “CAUTION-VEHICLE MAKES FREQUENT STOPS”
• Ecco low profile amber LED Mini light bar with an on/off switch to operate all LEDs, mounted in the center of the roof, sealed to not allow water intrusion. [...]
• One (1) LED amber light in each headlight turn signal housing. Whelen or County approved equivalent.
• One (1) strobe lights in each rear taillight housing, Whelen or County approved equivalent
• Rear composite skid assembly-Fleet garage to install new or modify an existing skid.
• One (1) 12-volt battery mounted in the forward area of the truck bed to supply the LED system separately from the vehicle battery using an isolator switch. [...]

General Requirements

• Contractor shall register the vehicles in the state of California as exempt with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and provide a temporary license plate in accordance with California law.
• Contractor shall provide an actual delivery date within thirty (30) days after receipt of the purchase order or fully executed contract.

Delivery

• Delivery of purchased vehicle must occur no later than 210 days after receipt of the purchase order or fully executed contract.
• Delivery location unless stated otherwise is County of San Diego, DGS Fleet Services, 5610 Overland Avenue, San Diego, CA 92123
• All outfitting must be completed and installed on the vehicle prior to delivery.

Submit your response, including completed forms via BuyNet.

Your response is due through electronic upload to BuyNet on the specified close date and time, local San Diego time. If Offeror is unable to submit via BuyNet for any reason, Offeror may submit by email or mail to the listed Contracting Officer, or by personal delivery to the Purchasing and Contracting front desk.

SUBMITTALS WILL BE EVALUATED BASED UPON PRICE AND PERFORMANCE FACTORS INCLUDING THE OFFEROR’S EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, TECHNICAL APPROACH, ACCEPTANCE OF THE COUNTY’S DRAFT AGREEMENT, PHYSICAL AVAILABILITY OF VEHICLE, VEHICLE SPECS, AND DELIVERY LEAD TIME.

**Required** submission checklist:

• *Offeror’s Cover Page (PC600)*
• *Representations and Certifications form (PC601)*
• *Small-Local Business Self-Certification Form (PC610)*: The award of contracts resulting from this RFQ is reserved for Small-Local Businesses as defined in Board Policy B-53.
• *Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement (PC620)* (if applicable).
• Pricing Schedule.

Quotations are subject to acceptance at any time within 90 days after submission due date/time, unless otherwise stipulated by the County.

Payment terms are NET 30, unless terms more favorable to the County are included in Offerors quotation.