(3) - 3/4-ton 4X4 pickup trucks, crew CAB, with utility beds

The Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) is seeking to procure three (3) 3/4-ton 4x4 pickup trucks with crew cabs and utility beds for the 2026/2027 model year. The Request for Quote (RFQ) specifies detailed requirements for the vehicles, including a 7.3L V8 gasoline engine, 4x4 drive configuration, 6-foot utility bed, and comprehensive technical specifications. Acceptable makes include Chevy, GMC, Ford, and Ram, with models like 2500 and F250, though makes not specifically listed require pre-approval from the KTA Procurement Team. The solicitation was posted on October 31, 2025, with a bid closing date of November 10, 2025, at 12 pm, and bid selection anticipated for November 14, 2025, at 12 pm. Vendors must register on the Euna Procurement portal, submit a signed RFQ, detailed equipment sheet, and completed specification sheet, with pricing to be submitted through the procurement opportunity listing.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must communicate exclusively with Dustin Busick via email and are required to guarantee design, material, and workmanship with a factory warranty. All submitted materials will be subject to the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA), and vendors must comply with anti-discrimination provisions and other contractual requirements. The KTA reserves the right to waive technicalities, review all options, and accept or reject any bids, with pricing not solely based on the lowest bid. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, vendors are required to provide a base unit cost and potential additional costs, with delivery of the vehicles to be made to either Wichita or Topeka. The contract will be governed by Kansas law, and vendors must adhere to all specified contractual and procurement guidelines.