26-1006 EXT CAB chassis flatbed truck - specs

The State of California is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of a single extended cab chassis flatbed truck under solicitation number RFB-IS-26200751, designated as contract opportunity 26-1006. The procuring agency is the California Department of General Services, which will evaluate bids based on responsive and responsible bidder criteria with award to the lowest cost compliant proposal. The truck specification encompasses comprehensive technical requirements including chassis configuration, extended cab design, and flatbed structure with detailed standards for engine performance, transmission systems, suspension components, axle configurations, braking systems, lighting, and safety certifications. Required deliverables include a complete vehicle delivered to a designated California location meeting all specified performance standards, dimensions, weight capacities, payload capacity, climate control, seating, visibility, instrumentation, tie-down provisions, and regulatory compliance including emissions standards and safety certifications. Bidders must demonstrate full compliance with all stated specifications without deviation unless specifically authorized in writing and must submit sealed bids in accordance with California procurement regulations. The bid due date is April 8, 2026, with the solicitation having been posted on March 24, 2026. All responses must comply with vehicle certification standards applicable to state fleet acquisitions and include complete delivered costs to the designated location.

The solicitation is restricted to qualified bidders capable of manufacturing or supplying vehicles meeting California Department of General Services standards, with all interested parties required to complete and submit the mandatory forms and documentation detailed in Appendix A, including certification documents, compliance statements, and bidder qualification materials. Failure to include all required purchasing forms and necessary documentation will result in bid rejection and render proposals non-responsive. The document does not identify any current incumbent vendors, existing contractors, set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, or specific award value ranges; however, evaluation will focus on vendor capability, experience, regulatory compliance certifications, and insurance requirements as established in the required forms package. Pricing proposals must represent the complete delivered cost of the vehicle, with payment and delivery terms to be established in the resulting contract or purchase order following award to the selected bidder.