10-Yard CNG Dump Truck

The Long Beach Public Utilities Department is procuring one CNG ten-yard dump truck under ITB UD-26-307, with bids due March 11, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. via the Long Beach Buys portal. A local-vendor preference of 10% reduction in bid price applies to Long Beach-based businesses meeting specified criteria, with a maximum preference cost not exceeding $50,000.

The truck must be a current model year, CNG-powered conventional cab dump truck with setback front axle and dump-type body. The acceptable chassis is Freightliner 114 SD or approved equal. The CNG system must be configured as 30 diesel gallon equivalent per side split (clarified in Addendum No. 1 issued February 25, 2026). The truck must comply with California Vehicle Code, Division of Industrial Safety, OSHA, and EPA/CARB emission standards at time of manufacture. Delivery is required complete and ready for use within eighteen months after notice to proceed.

The truck must be delivered to LBPUD's facility at 1731 E. 33rd Street, Long Beach, California. The bid price is firm for the entire contract and must include delivery and all associated fees. A bid bond equal to at least 10% of the bid amount is required. The contract term is twelve months. The manufacturer must provide an eight-year, 100% bumper-to-bumper warranty with zero-dollar deductible, with service within one working day of notification. Bidders must identify a single-point warranty and repair facility approved by LBPUD within 25 miles of the Operations Service Center and provide factory-qualified training to LBPUD mechanics and operators within 45 days of vehicle receipt.

Bidders must submit a detailed specifications checklist, statement of non-collusion, Equal Benefits Ordinance compliance certification, W-9, Secretary of State certification, and Local Preference Program documentation. Questions are due February 24, 2026, with responses posted February 26. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. A Notice of Intent to Award dated March 19, 2026 indicates one bid was received; LBPUD intends to award to Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC dba Velocity Truck Centers.