58, 000 GVWR Cab and Chassis Dump Truck

The City of Wichita, Kansas Public Works & Utilities Department is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) for the procurement of one new, current production, 58,000 GVWR Cab and Chassis Dump Truck. The vehicle must meet specific industry standards and SAE specifications and include a L9 Cummins Diesel engine (370 hp, 1,252 lb-ft torque), Allison 3000 RDS transmission, heavy-duty suspension, air disc brakes with ABS, cab shield with LED strobe lights, electric rollup tarp system, hydraulic hoist, and specialized dump body construction using AR400 steel. The successful bidder must deliver the completed vehicle F.O.B. Wichita within 270 days of order placement, with liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day assessed for delays beyond this deadline. Bidders must provide pricing for the base bid and three optional items: a trade-in allowance for a 2009 International WorkStar (City ID #002082, 37,740 miles), an air-operated tailgate, and a Chalmers rear suspension system. Sealed bids are due electronically through the City's Procurement Portal by 10:00 a.m. on March 27, 2026, with written questions due by March 20, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CST to Tracy Jordan (tjordan@wichita.gov). Award will be based on the lowest and best total net bid from a responsive and responsible vendor. The successful bidder must provide four hours of operator training and four hours of maintenance training at no additional cost, supply one complete set of filters, furnish manufacturer's warranty documentation, provide all required manuals, maintain service facilities with qualified personnel and adequate parts inventory within 50 miles of Wichita, order the truck chassis within ten days of receiving the purchase order, and ensure the odometer reading at F.O.B. destination does not exceed 50 miles.

The solicitation document does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular organization types, disadvantaged enterprises, or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement materials. The City Council tentatively approved the award on April 7, 2026, suggesting an anticipated procurement timeline. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the available documentation; however, pricing submissions are required for the base vehicle and optional add-ons, with evaluation based on the lowest and best total net bid. The City reserves the right to award all, some, or none of the goods to any single proposer, and no dealer emblems or decals are permitted on the final vehicle.