How to bid on 36-month vehicle financing for the City of Jacksonville

What Jacksonville is buying

The City of Jacksonville, North Carolina, is seeking proposals to finance vehicle purchases over a 36-month term, up to $599,082. Exhibit 1 lists the budgeted vehicle costs.

This is an RFP for financing, not a request to supply the vehicles. The RFP takes precedence over the BidNet posting.

Key date and deadline

The solicitation was published October 16, 2026. Proposals are due November 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET.

Submit through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the closing time. Check the RFP and any addenda for the controlling instructions.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit lenders and other firms that provide vehicle-purchase financing and can prepare a proposal for a 36-month term.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation on BidNet Direct using the “View original source” option. The title and dates are public; a free BidNet Direct vendor account is needed to view the full notice, documents, and addenda.

Review the RFP and Exhibit 1, then submit through BidNet Direct or follow the submission method stated in the notice.

Prepare a clear financing proposal

Use the RFP as the controlling document and read it alongside Exhibit 1. Make sure your proposal addresses the requested 36-month financing and the budgeted vehicle costs.

Check the complete notice and addenda for required forms, proposal instructions, and submission details. Allow time to finish uploading and confirm the response was submitted before the deadline.