(3) - 1-ton pickup trucks, regular CAB, with flatbed/hoist

The Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) is seeking to procure three (3) 1-ton pickup trucks with specific configuration requirements through Request for Quote #9988. The vehicles must be 2025/2026 model year trucks with regular cab, 4x4 dual rear wheel configuration, and a minimum 6.6L V8 diesel engine. Acceptable manufacturers include RAM, Ford, Chevrolet, and GMC, with specific models 3500, F350, and 3500 being eligible, though unlisted makes require pre-approval from the KTA Procurement Team. Each truck must feature an 84-inch cab-to-axle configuration, 108" x 96" flatbed body with 10-gauge steel floor, Crysteel LB510 hoist system, snow plow prep package, and a 10-speed automatic heavy-duty transmission. The solicitation requires vendors to submit comprehensive bids through the Euna Procurement portal, with bid opening scheduled for August 18, 2025, and bid closing on September 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM. Final bid selection will occur on September 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM, with delivery locations specified as either Wichita or Topeka.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The total procurement appears to be for three vehicles, with each truck requiring a minimum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 9,900 pounds. Vendors must provide a signed RFQ copy, detailed equipment specification sheet, and guarantee design, material, and workmanship with factory warranty. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive specification requirements suggest a significant investment in specialized utility vehicles. The KTA reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and waive technicalities, indicating flexibility in the procurement process. Successful bidders must provide comprehensive factory-installed equipment and be prepared to offer sufficient training to KTA end-users upon delivery. Any after-market modifications will require prior approval from the Purchasing Department, ensuring strict adherence to the specified equipment standards.