31, 000 GVW Cab & Chassis with 14-Foot Dumping Lift Bed Chipper Truck

The City of Wichita is requesting bids for one new 31,000 GVWR cab and chassis with a 14-foot dumping lift bed chipper truck for the Fleet Division, with sealed bids due electronically by 10:00 a.m. on August 14, 2026.

The vehicle must meet or exceed industry and SAE standards. Engine specifications call for a minimum 240 horsepower diesel with wet sleeves. Transmission must be a heavy-duty five-speed automatic Allison 2500 RDS or larger. Service facilities and qualified personnel must be located in the Wichita area. Indicative manufacturers include International HV and Freightliner M2; other manufacturers' vehicles meeting specifications are eligible pending City approval. The bid scope includes the base truck plus two optional line items: a trade-in allowance for a 2010 Freightliner M2106 (City ID 002096) and installation of two steel tool boxes. Bidders must offer comprehensive accessory packages, warranty service, a minimum four-hour onsite operator training program, and delivery of all manuals and documentation. All pricing is F.O.B. Destination to 1801 South McLean Boulevard, Wichita, Kansas, and must be free of duties and federal, state, and local taxes unless otherwise imposed by governmental bodies.

Written questions are due by 3:00 p.m. on August 7, 2026, with answers provided via addendum during the week of August 10. Award will be based on lowest and best total net bid with options selected from a responsible and responsive vendor. City Council approval is tentatively scheduled for August 18, 2026. Bidders must acknowledge all addenda and comply with mandatory contractual provisions, including anti-discrimination, suspension/debarment, and artificial intelligence usage restrictions. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.