One (1) 1, 200 Gallon Water Tank Truck

The City of Wichita, Kansas, through its Public Works & Utilities Department/Fleet Division, is issuing Request for Bid (RFB) #260027 for the procurement of one new 1,200-gallon water tank truck. The solicitation seeks sealed bids from qualified vendors capable of providing a current standard production, new, and unused vehicle with acceptable manufacturers including Freightliner, International, and Kenworth, or equivalent vehicles approved by the City. The water tank truck must be equipped with a Cummins L9 diesel engine with minimum 370 horsepower, Allison 3000 RDS transmission, a 2,000-gallon stainless steel elliptical tank, a 3" x 3" self-priming centrifugal water pump rated at 400 GPM at 50-PSI, hose reel capacity for four 50-foot lengths of 2.5" fire hose, backup camera system, LED warning lights, and comprehensive additional equipment meeting Kansas Department of Transportation requirements. Bidders must provide pricing for the base bid and may optionally submit trade-in values for the City's 2008 Sterling Acterra (Serial Number 2FZACFDT08AZ83915, 35,549 miles). The successful bidder must order the truck chassis within ten days of the purchase order, deliver the chassis to the body builder within 120 days, and complete full installation and delivery within 270 days, with liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day for delays exceeding this timeline. The award will be based on the lowest and best total net bid with options as selected, and discounts for prompt payment will be considered in bid evaluation. Questions must be submitted via email to Tracy Jordan (tjordan@wichita.gov) by 3:00 p.m. on February 20, 2026, with answers provided via addendum by February 24, 2026. Sealed bids are due electronically through the City's Procurement Portal or submitted in-person to the City Purchasing Manager at City Hall, 455 North Main, 12th Floor, Wichita, Kansas 67202, prior to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026, with bids opening after 10:00 a.m. in the Board Room, 1st Floor, City Hall, and a tentative City Council award date of March 10, 2026.

The solicitation document does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular types of organizations, suggesting this is an open procurement available to all qualified vendors. The successful bidder must provide proof of warranty service capability within 50 miles of Wichita city limits, deliver four hours of on-site operator training and four hours of maintenance training at no additional cost to the City, provide comprehensive manuals, and deliver the vehicle F.O.B. destination to the City of Wichita, 1801 South McLean Boulevard. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the solicitation beyond the existing vehicle being offered as a trade-in option. The solicitation does not identify a specific award value or budget range; however, the City is exempt from state sales and federal excise taxes, which may influence the overall cost of the procurement. Interested vendors should note that the specifications are comprehensive and technical requirements are extensive, requiring demonstrated capability in vehicle procurement, customization, and delivery to meet all City specifications and timelines.