16, 000 GVW Cab and Chassis with Mini Dump Bed

The City of Wichita is requesting bids for one new 16,000 GVW cab and chassis vehicle with a two cubic yard dump bed and three cubic yard ends, with bids due July 17, 2026 and questions due July 9, 2026.

The vehicle must be current standard production, new, and unused, meeting or exceeding industry and SAE standards with service facilities available in the Wichita area. Eligible vehicles include Ford F450 HD, Chevrolet C4500 HD, Ram 4500, or other manufacturer equivalents at the City's discretion. The scope includes pricing for a base vehicle and three optional upgrades: four-wheel drive with electronic touch control, 6.6L diesel engine, and Liftmore 206 REL crane with wireless control installed.

The successful bidder must provide a three-year / 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty with no deductible and a five-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty, along with proof of parts, service, and repair capability in the Wichita area. Bidders must submit current vehicle literature and demonstrate experience with comparable goods and services and municipal government experience (preferred). Delivery is F.O.B. to 1801 South McLean Boulevard, Wichita, Kansas 67213, with odometer reading not exceeding 100 miles at delivery.

Award is based on the lowest and best total net bid with options as selected from a responsible and responsive vendor. The City Council approval date is tentatively July 29, 2026. Written questions are submitted via email to Jason Brogden (jbrogden@wichita.gov) by 4:00 p.m. on July 9; answers will be provided through an addendum posted the week of July 13. Sealed bids are submitted electronically through the City's Procurement Portal (wichita.gov/procurementportal) prior to 10:00 a.m. on July 17, with bid opening the same day in the City Hall Board Room.