10, 000 GVW Cab & Chassis with Animal Transport Body Truck

The City of Wichita, Kansas, Finance Department/Purchasing Division is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB #260131) for the Public Works & Utilities Department/Fleet Division to procure two new, unused 10,000 GVW cab and chassis trucks equipped with animal transport bodies. The eligible base vehicles include Ford XLT F250, Ram Big Horn 2500, Chevrolet LT 2500, or other comparable manufacturer models meeting specified industry and SAE standards. Each vehicle must be equipped with an 8-foot Diamond animal transport body (Model Number AB-7AC-98 or approved equal) painted white, featuring multiple specialized compartments, ventilation systems, LED lighting, and optional features such as insulation packages, roof air conditioning, ramps, and strobe lights. Vehicles must include factory warranty coverage of three years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper and five years/100,000 miles powertrain minimum, with odometer readings not exceeding 500 miles at delivery. Deliverables include all factory standard equipment, four keys and four key fobs per unit, and comprehensive operations and service/maintenance repair manuals in CD/USB format. Bidders must demonstrate three years of experience providing similar services, understanding of industry standards, capacity to acquire required bonds and insurance, and valid registration with the Kansas Secretary of State. Award will be based on the lowest and best total net bid from a responsible and responsive vendor, with pricing quoted as delivered F.O.B. to Wichita, Kansas (1801 S. McLean Boulevard). The solicitation was advertised on May 8, 2026, with written questions due by 3:00 p.m. on May 28, 2026, and responses to questions provided via addendum during the week of June 1, 2026. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the City's Procurement Portal (wichita.bonfirehub.com) prior to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026, with bids to be opened at City Hall, 455 North Main, Wichita, Kansas, and City Council approval tentatively scheduled for June 16, 2026.

The RFB document does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligibility to disadvantaged enterprises or other specific organization types, nor does it identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors serving in this capacity. No existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are mentioned in the solicitation. The winning bidder is responsible for all drop-shipping costs to Diamond Truck Body Manufacturing Company for body installation and return delivery to the City, representing a significant cost consideration in the bidding process. The document does not provide an explicit budget range or estimated award value for this procurement. Bidders should note that no dealer emblems, decals, or placards are permitted on the final vehicles, and all vehicles must be current standard production models available through authorized dealerships with service facilities or qualified factory-trained technicians available in the Wichita, Kansas area.