One Ton Truck PW98 Arbor

The City of Urbana, Illinois has issued an Invitation to Bid (FY2024-ITB-036) for a model year 2024 One Ton Truck for the Public Works - Operations Department. The procurement specifically requires a white extended cab truck with a V8 gasoline engine, automatic transmission, 4x4 drive, and an 8' snow plow. Deliverables include a fully equipped truck that must be delivered within 180 days of contract execution to the Urbana Public Works Department, with the dealer required to be located within a 150-mile radius of Urbana. The bid evaluation will focus on identifying the lowest responsible bidder with a fully responsive submittal, considering factors such as vendor qualifications, compliance with specifications, and overall bid responsiveness. Key procurement dates include May 23, 2024, as the deadline for submitting questions, with bid responses required to be electronically submitted via the City's e-Procurement Portal by June 4, 2024, at 1:45 pm. The comprehensive pricing must include all equipment, labor, materials, shipping, handling, installation, and associated charges.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The City is tax-exempt and will process payment within 30 days after receiving an approved invoice. Bidders will be required to provide insurance coverage and comply with equal employment opportunity requirements and various state and local regulations. While a specific budget range is not detailed in the documentation, the procurement is structured as a lump sum bid for a single one-ton truck. The successful vendor must demonstrate the ability to meet all specified technical requirements, including providing a model year 2024 truck with the precise configuration outlined in the bid documents. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the available documentation, and there are no mentions of specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology.