NIGP 07042: Short Wheelbase, Two-And Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle

NIGP Item 07042, Short Wheelbase, Two-and Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle, was inactivated effective January 1, 2006, with procurement activity now directed to Classes 071, 072, and 073. However, state and local governments continue to solicit new short-wheelbase 4WD pickup trucks — specifically 1/2-ton, 3/4-ton, and 1-ton configurations — through active RFBs. Recent solicitations show counties and special-purpose water districts buying these vehicles for fleet replacement and operational transport, configured with factory-standard equipment including backup cameras, collision warning systems, and integrated fuel storage tanks where specified. Issuing bodies in the recent opportunity set include Riverside County and the Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD), both in California, indicating activity among county purchasing offices and regional utility districts rather than state departments or school systems.

Riverside County posted two RFBs on October 9, 2026 — one for four 1/2-ton short-bed 4WD pickups with fuel storage tanks (RFPHH3986, due November 6, 2026) and one for a single 1-ton XCAB 4WD pickup (RFPHH3985, due November 6, 2026). EMWD in Riverside County, California, solicited two 3/4-ton HD pickups (RFB3941, posted May 14, 2026, due June 11, 2026) with detailed specifications including Chevrolet HD 3500, GMC HD 3500, or Ford F-350 Super Duty chassis options, 2025 or newer model year, 4WD regular cab in white, 142-inch minimum wheelbase, 10,000 pounds GVWR, naturally aspirated V-8 engine with minimum 7.2-liter displacement and 400 horsepower, automatic transmission, and South Coast Air Quality Management District compliance. All three opportunities show concentration in Riverside County, California, with no geographic diversity in recent postings to broader state or regional markets.