170 Series Dump Trucks

The County of Sacramento is soliciting bids for Request for Bids (RFB) 2023-RFB-0309, seeking three new conventional dump trucks with specific operational requirements for county drainage channels. The procurement targets trucks with a maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,000 pounds, featuring 3-4 cubic yard dump bodies and a strict overall height requirement of 90 inches. Bidders must provide detailed specifications covering engine performance, emissions standards, chassis configurations, and potential fuel options including diesel, gasoline, zero-emission, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The bid requires comprehensive documentation, including a Bidder's Basic Data Sheet, Additional Bidder Information form, and evidence of local service capabilities. Evaluation criteria will encompass technical specifications, environmental considerations, warranty provisions, service support, and performance history. Key dates include a bid release on December 5, 2023, with questions accepted until December 13, 2023, and a final response deadline of December 22, 2023, at 3:00 pm, with anticipated contract award on December 29, 2023. Electronic bid submissions must be made through the https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/saccounty website.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the county demonstrates a preference for local and micro-businesses and emphasizes environmental purchasing considerations. The procurement appears open to multiple vendors capable of meeting the stringent technical specifications outlined in Specification 170-346, 347 & 348. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating specific coverage limits for general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. While precise budget ranges are not detailed, the procurement involves three specialized vehicles with potential multi-year pricing provisions allowing contract extensions up to three years, with pricing increases limited to five percent per vehicle model year. Vendors must provide extensive documentation including a user reference list with local customer contacts, warranty information, product support details, parts inventory, and product manuals. The county's Fleet Services Division, specifically contact person Ronald Wirth, will oversee the procurement, with Robert Bigney serving as the Senior Contract Services Officer responsible for managing the bidding process.