19, 000 GVW 4x4 Crew Cab with Utility Bed Truck

The City of Wichita, located in Sedgwick County, Kansas, is soliciting bids for Request for Bid (RFB) #250312 to procure one new 19,000 GVW 4x4 Crew Cab with Utility Bed Truck for the Public Works & Utilities Department/Fleet Division. The procurement requires a current model truck with a minimum 7.3-liter gas V8 engine, heavy-duty transmission, and comprehensive utility body specifications. Detailed requirements include specific utility body dimensions, compartment configurations, crane reinforcement, lighting systems, a headache rack, cargo tie-downs, and an inverter. The bid allows optional additions such as a 6.7L diesel engine, directional arrow board, LED strobe lights, and 3-inch stainless side steps. Bids are due electronically by 10:00 AM on Friday, October 24, 2025, with bid opening occurring shortly after in the City Hall Board Room. Award evaluation will be based on the lowest and best total net bid with selected options, with City Council tentatively scheduled to approve the award on November 4, 2025.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Warranty requirements are robust, including three years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper and five years/60,000 miles powertrain coverage, both with no deductible. Successful bidders must either maintain service facilities in the Wichita area or have factory-trained technicians capable of responding within 24 hours. Delivery of the vehicle must be F.O.B. to the City of Wichita Fleet Maintenance facility located at 1801 S. McLean Blvd. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the documentation, the comprehensive specifications suggest this is a substantial municipal procurement targeting specialized fleet replacement with precise technical requirements. The procurement appears focused on securing a high-performance utility truck that meets the specific operational needs of the city's fleet management division.