Lube Body Upfit for Ford F-550 Service Truck for the Department of Public Works

The City of Indianapolis and Marion County Department of Public Works is requesting quotes for a lube body upfit of a Ford F-550 service truck, with quotes due September 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. MBE-WBE-VBE-DOBE participation targets of 15%, 8%, 3%, and 1% respectively apply, or the apparent low bidder must demonstrate good faith efforts and submit Form CC-09 from the Office of Minority and Women Business Development or risk rejection.

The scope requires installation of a Knapheide KLT-5084-F lube body on a City-supplied Ford F-550 Super Duty 4x2 base vehicle. The upfit includes six underbody and one above-body storage compartment; VMAC DTM70 air compressor (70 CFM at 100 PSI); comprehensive lube system with multiple oil, coolant, and used-oil tanks with pumps and hose reels; grease system; CTECH 5-drawer unit; backup camera; front jump-start system; backup alarm; LED strobe and work lights; fire extinguisher; first aid kit; reflector kit; step stow-away; and white single-stage paint finish. The City supplies the base vehicle; the contractor supplies all upfit components. Delivery must occur within 30 calendar days of purchase order to Indianapolis Fleet Services at 1651 West 30th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. Vendors must demonstrate an authorized warranty dealer within 25 miles of Indianapolis or the City will perform warranty repairs and bill the vendor at actual cost. Parts availability must meet 95% for standard items within two working days and next-day for wear items. All pricing is firm for 90 days from opening and for the contract term including renewals. Liquidated damages of $25 per day per unit apply for delivery delays not caused by force majeure. A 12-month warranty for parts and labor is mandatory from acceptance date. Questions were due September 18, 2026. Vendors must submit U.S. Manufactured Products Preference Certification, Bid Acknowledgement Form, Affidavit of Non-Collusion, MBE-WBE-VBE-DOBE certification, exception sheets for any specification deviations, manufacturer literature, concept drawings, and minimum three authorized parts suppliers with contact information.