19, 500 GVW Cab and Chassis with Crane Body

The City of Wichita, Kansas, through its Finance Department/Purchasing Division, is soliciting competitive bids for one new 19,500 GVW cab and chassis truck equipped with a crane body for use by the Public Works & Utilities Department/Fleet Division. The procurement seeks a single, unused, current model vehicle meeting all specified manufacturing standards, featuring a minimum 7.3-liter gas V8 engine or optional 6.7-liter diesel engine, heavy-duty transmission with PTO provisions, dual rear wheels, and an IMT Dominator 1-11 foot crane body with comprehensive compartmentation, lighting, and hydraulic systems. The vehicle must include a minimum three-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty with no deductible, along with service facilities or factory-trained repair technicians available within 24 hours of request. The solicitation includes five optional upgrades: diesel engine, crew cab with dual rear wheels, LED strobe lights, four-wheel drive with electronic touch control, and remote-controlled door locks. The Request for Bid was advertised on March 2, 2026, with written questions due by March 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., and answers provided via addendum during the week of March 30, 2026. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through wichita.bonfirehub.com prior to 10:00 a.m. on April 3, 2026, with bid opening to follow at City Hall, 455 North Main, Wichita, Kansas, and tentative City Council approval scheduled for April 14, 2026. Award will be based on the lowest and best total net bid with options as selected from a responsible and responsive vendor, with delivery on an F.O.B. Wichita basis not exceeding 300 miles on the odometer.

The solicitation document does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or limitations on the types of organizations eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are referenced in the available procurement materials. All prices must be submitted free of federal, state, and local taxes, and the City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. The specific budget or award value for this procurement is not disclosed in the posted documentation. Bids will not be withdrawn for 60 days following the bid opening, establishing a firm commitment period for all responsive bidders.