Lee County, Florida is seeking a qualified vendor to supply a fleet of Ford vehicles—including light‑ and medium‑duty trucks, passenger vans, automobiles, and SUVs—for county use. The County will purchase vehicles through authorized Ford dealers, but it does not guarantee specific quantities; the majority are expected to be trucks. Bids must be submitted electronically via Ion Wave or hand‑delivered in a sealed envelope by the deadline (Oct 8 2026, 2:30 PM ET). All required attachments (e.g., E‑Verify affidavit, background screening, insurance requirements, and various certifications) must be included. The bid opening will be public, and the selected vendor will be responsible for delivering the vehicles and covering all associated costs (labor, transportation, tools, etc.) in accordance with the specifications available on the Lee County procurement portal.
• Purchase of Ford light‑ and medium‑duty trucks, vans, automobiles, and SUVs for county operations
• Open competitive sealed‑bid process (Invitation to Bid)
• Submission deadline: Oct 8 2026, 2:30 PM ET (electronic or hand‑delivered)
• Questions due by Sep 30 2026, 5:00 PM ET (electronic submission)
• Required attachments: E‑Verify affidavit, insurance proof, background screening, various compliance certifications, Sunbiz registration, etc.
• No pre‑bid meeting or mandatory site visit indicated
• Contract likely to be a multi‑year “annual” fleet‑refresh agreement, with the County purchasing as needs arise.