31, 000 GVWR Cab & Chassis Flatbed Winch Truck

The City of Wichita, Kansas is requesting bids for one new, unused 31,000 GVWR cab and chassis flatbed winch truck for the Fleet Division under RFB 1-260154, with bids due June 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and written questions due June 18, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

The truck must be a current model standard production unit from eligible manufacturers including International, Freightliner, Kenworth, and Peterbilt, meeting or exceeding industry and SAE standards. Engine specifications call for a Cummins diesel with 260 horsepower minimum; transmission must be an Allison 2500 RDS heavy-duty five-speed automatic. The vehicle includes a 16-foot flatbed with 8-ton lift/dump capacity and a 30,000 LBS minimum two-speed winch with free-wheeling capability, along with comprehensive lighting and control systems detailed in the specification document.

The awardee must provide a minimum one-year bumper-to-bumper warranty plus manufacturer's standard terms, proof of adequate service facilities and parts inventory in the Wichita area, two sets of operations manuals, service and maintenance repair manuals, electrical diagrams, emissions diagnosis manuals, and complete diagnostic software and hardware. Training requirements include a minimum 4 hours of onsite operator training and 4 hours of onsite maintenance training to City staff within 90 days of delivery, with certificates of completion provided at no additional cost.

Bidders must be licensed by the City of Wichita or the State of Kansas and must register with the Kansas Secretary of State's office before contract execution. The City will evaluate bids on lowest and best total net bid basis; an optional trade-in allowance applies as a lump-sum deduction for a City-owned International 4300 Winch Truck (ID# 001779). Delivery is F.O.B. destination to 1801 South McLean Boulevard, Wichita, with odometer reading not to exceed 50 miles. City Council approval is tentatively scheduled for July 7, 2026. Responses to written questions will be provided via addendum the week of June 22, 2026.