The City of Johnson City, Tennessee Purchasing Department has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB 6877) for procuring three new 2026/2027 model front loading refuse collection vehicles. The procurement specifically requires cab-over truck chassis with 40 cubic yard full eject front loader collection bodies, encompassing comprehensive technical specifications for diesel engines, automatic transmissions, hydraulic systems, and safety equipment. Key technical requirements include a Cummins IS 12 liter, 350 HP minimum engine with a five-year, 200,000-mile warranty, and an Allison 4500 RDS transmission with a five-year extended warranty. Bidders must complete and return specification checklists with vehicle build sheets, and the city may require a demonstration of the proposed truck at the vendor's expense. The bid is due on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with a public opening via simultaneous virtual and in-person meeting, and an anticipated award date of November 20, 2025. Evaluation criteria will include delivery timeframe, technical specifications compliance, warranty terms, and the vendor's ability to meet quality and performance standards.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must provide extensive documentation, including location of parts inventory, complete parts manuals, two company contacts for support, written verification of steel construction materials signed by the body manufacturer principal, and a list of units sold during the past six months with customer references. The vehicles will be delivered to Johnson City, Tennessee on an FOB Destination basis with freight prepaid and allowed, and payment terms are Net 30. While a precise budget range is not specified, the procurement involves three front loader refuse collection vehicles, suggesting a potential contract value in the mid-to-high six-figure range. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award the contract to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder meeting the specified quality and performance standards. All work must comply with applicable OSHA/TOSHA and federal motor vehicle standards, and the City retains extensive contractual rights, including termination at its sole discretion.

ITB 6877 Front Loader Refuse Collection Vehicles

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