LCSO Vehicle Bid

Location:	California
Posted:	Mar 2, 2026
Due:	Mar 6, 2026
Agency:	Lake County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	89 - Subsistence (Food)
Solicitation No:	261738
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Lake County Sheriff's Office – Request for Sealed Bids

LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS (RFB) Bid #261738

Purchase of Two (2) New Unmarked Vehicles: See item 2

1. NOTICE INVITING BIDS

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is requesting written price quotations from licensed

automobile dealerships for the purchase of two (2) new unmarked vehicles as specified

herein.

Sealed bids will be received at:

Lake County Sheriff’s Office

1220 Martin Street

Lakeport, California

Until 3:00 PM on Friday, March 6, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened in the

public lobby listed above. Any bid received after the specified date and time will not be

considered.

For additional information, contact:

Lieutenant Gary Frace – 707-262-4227 (desk) 707-570-6555 (cell)

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2. VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS

2025 or 2026 Dodge Durango GT AWD (Non-Pursuit, Unmarked)

3. REQUIRED OPTIONS

One (1) additional key/fob for a total of three (3) keys/fobs.

4. COLOR

Vehicle exterior color shall be selected at the time of purchase.

5. TAXES AND FEES

Sales tax of 7.25% shall be applied to the net vehicle price.

The delivery address is not within the City of Lakeport.

Delivery fee must be listed as a separate line item on the bid.

6. SEALED BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• The bid must be signed and dated in ink. All required information must be completed in

ink or typewritten.

• Each bid must be submitted on the original Bid Form in a sealed envelope clearly

marked with the bid number (BID #261738) and the bidder’s name.

• The bidder agrees to provide all supplies, materials, and/or services quoted herein.

• Incomplete or altered bids may be rejected.

• Failure to comply with all requirements and conditions may result in rejection of the

bid.

• The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to accept or reject any or all of the items bid

and waive any minor irregularities.

• Bid Withdrawal: A bidder may withdraw its bid at any time prior to the hour set for

opening of bids. No withdrawal or modification will be permitted after the designated

hour for opening bids.

• The County may make such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the ability

of the bidder to perform the work, and the bidder shall furnish to the County all such

information and data for this purpose as the County may request. The County reserves

the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such bidder

fails to satisfy the County that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the

obligations of the prospective contract and/or to complete the work proposed herein.

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• Submittal and receipt of bids does not obligate the County of Lake in any way. The

County is not liable for any costs incurred by the bidders in the preparation,

presentation, or any other aspect of the bid and/or evaluation effort.

• Award: Award will be recommended to the lowest responsive, responsible, and

qualified bidder(s) that meet or exceed all specifications. The County reserves the right

to award the bid(s) to one or multiple vendors based upon the price configuration,

which is determined by the Lake County Board of Supervisors to be the most

advantageous to the County. The decision of the County Board of Supervisors shall be

final in determining the successful bidder.

• Other public agencies may want to participate in any award as a result of this bid. The

• County shall incur no financial responsibility in connection with any purchase by

another public agency. The public agency shall accept sole responsibility for placing

orders and making payments to the successful bidder. This option will not be

considered in the bid evaluation. Vendors are requested to indicate whether this will be

granted.

• Local Vendor Definition: A vendor must meet all of the following criteria.

• 10.1 A firm or individual that regularly occupies and maintains a fixed office (including

an IRS qualified home office) or a fixed distribution point, with a verifiable street

address, located within the geographical boundaries of Lake County, at which work of

an administrative, clerical, professional, or productive nature is routinely performed

relative to its contracts, and not a temporary or movable office, a post office box or a

telephone answering service.

• Have the equivalent of one (1) full-time permanent employee, whose primary residence

is located in Lake County, and that provides goods or services in Lake County to Lake

County-based clients.

• A business whose headquarters is located outside the County that has twenty (20) or

more locations under the same brand (franchises excepted) shall not be eligible to

qualify as a Local Vendor.

BID COMPLIANCE

• The County reserves the right to award the bid(s) to one or to multiple vendors based

upon the price configuration, which is determined by the Lake County Board of

Supervisors to be the most advantageous to the County.

• Bid Protests Procedure: Recommendations or decisions may be appealed by writing a

letter to the Purchasing Agent detailing the basis of the appeal. Appeals must be filed

within 72 hours of receiving notification of the Purchasing Agent's recommendation for

award of the contract, or prior to the Board of Supervisors' actual contract award,

whichever occurs first.

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DEALERSHIP BID RESPONSE FORM

Dealership Name: ______________________________

Address: ______________________________________

City/State/Zip: ________________________________

Contact Person: ________________________________

Phone: ________________________________________

Email: ________________________________________

Vehicle Base Price: $__________________

Delivery Fee (Separate): $__________________

Subtotal: $__________________

Sales Tax (7.25%): $__________________

Total Bid Price: $__________________

Estimated Delivery Date: ____________________

Authorized Signature: ______________________________

Printed Name: ____________________________________

Title: ___________________________________________

Date: ____________________________________________

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Number:	261738
Bid Title:	LCSO Vehicle Bid
Category:	Sheriff
Status:	Open

LCSO Vehicle Bid

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