Specifications include, but are not limited to: 2023 Model Year Compact Hybrid SUV's; Quantity: 9; Manufacturer: Ford; Manufacturer #: Escape; 1.1 The vehicles furnished under this specification shall be 2023 models, standard production units, offered to the general trade, equal in every respect to the construction and performance characteristics shown in the manufacturer's specifications and descriptive literature for these types of vehicles as manufactured and advertised for delivery in the continental United States and including all equipment normally offered and installed at the factory. 1.2 Engine bores; main bearings, connecting rod bearings and wrist pins shall not exceed the manufacturer's established size tolerances. 1.3 All vehicles offered must meet or exceed the minimum specifications listed in this document. 1.3.1 The manufacturer will build the vehicles to these specifications and the selling or servicing dealer will be required only to perform the normal pre-delivery service and not be required to modify, alter, exchange, assemble, install or paint various components to meet these specifications. 1.4 Bidders may only respond to this invitation via the City/County E-Bid system. 1.4.1 Vendors may register by accessing the City of Lincoln website at: lincoln.ne.gov. Keyword: bid 1.5 All inquiries regarding these specifications shall be directed via e-mail to Sharon Mulder, Assistant Purchasing Agent, (smulder@lincoln.ne.gov). 1.5.1 These inquiries and/or responses shall be distributed to prospective bidders as an electronic addendum. 1.5.2 The City shall only reply to written inquiries received within five (5) calendar days of bid opening. 1.5.2.1 Addendums will be issued electronically via the e-bid system. 1.6 Vehicle bid must meet all current Federal DOT and State highway motor vehicle standards. 1.7 Vehicles offered which deviate in some areas of the technical specification but are equal in design, performance and quality will be given consideration. 1.7.1 The right to evaluate specification compliance and equivalency is reserved by the City. 1.8 Each unit shall be delivered to the purchaser with all wheels balanced and the front end aligned. 1.9 Manufacturer’s standard complement of tools, bumper jack, wheel wrench, and jack handle shall be provided, together with facilities for the storage of this equipment.
