(3) - 3/4-ton pickup trucks, regular CAB, with utility bed

The Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) is seeking to procure three (3) 3/4-ton pickup trucks with regular cab and utility beds for its Maintenance/Operations Department. The procurement is structured as a Request for Quote (RFQ #9990) for 2025/2026 model year vehicles, with specific requirements including a minimum 7.3L V8 gasoline engine, 10-speed HD automatic transmission, 4x4 capability, and an 8-foot utility bed. Acceptable manufacturers are limited to Ford, RAM, Chevrolet, and GMC, with specific models like Ford F250 and RAM 2500 being considered. The RFQ requires vendors to submit detailed equipment documentation, a completed Equipment Specification Sheet, and pricing breakdowns, with bids to be submitted electronically through the KTA's Euna Procurement portal. Key submission dates include a bid opening on August 19, 2025, bid closing on September 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM, and bid selection on September 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM. The procurement will operate under a best value selection process, meaning the lowest bid does not guarantee award, and the KTA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

The RFQ does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must provide a factory guarantee covering design, material, and workmanship, and agree to replace any defective parts at no cost. One unique requirement is that one vehicle must include a plow prep package, and only one unit requires a specific ladder rack system. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, vendors must quote prices excluding federal excise, state, county, and local sales taxes. The winning vendor will be responsible for delivering the vehicles to either Wichita or Topeka locations, as specified during bid selection, and must provide sufficient training and documentation to KTA end-users upon delivery. All submitted materials will become the property of KTA and are subject to the Kansas Open Records Act, unless properly marked confidential with appropriate legal justification. The procurement seeks trucks with comprehensive specifications including features like keyless entry, rearview camera, Bluetooth capability, and remote start, demonstrating a detailed approach to meeting the agency's operational requirements.