Purchase of two new 2026 ford 4X4 chassis CAB with upfits

The Town of Manchester, Connecticut is requesting bids for the purchase of two new 2026 Ford 4x4 chassis cabs with upfits, with bids due October 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a question deadline of October 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The solicitation mandates exact compliance with specified make, model, and options — no alternate vehicles or substitutions will be considered.

The scope comprises one 2026 Ford F350 dual rear wheel gasoline-powered chassis cab with a dump body, Fisher 9'HD2 snow plow, and 1.5 cubic yard sand/salt spreader, and one 2026 Ford F450 dual rear wheel gasoline-powered chassis cab with a dump body, Fisher 9' Heavy Contractor snow plow, and 2.2 cubic yard sand/salt spreader. Both vehicles must be delivered clean, fully operational, and ready for service by approximately October 31, 2026. Detailed chassis, engine, transmission, and upfit specifications are provided in the attached specification documents.

Bidders must be located within 25 miles of Manchester to provide warranty service and technical support. Bid submissions must include pricing for each vehicle line item, separate delivery charges if applicable, completed IRS Form W-9, company FEIN/EIN number, warranty specifications, and delivery timeline in calendar days from purchase order receipt. Bid prices are firm for 90 days following bid opening and are not subject to increase due to tariff changes or trade restrictions imposed after submission. Purchases are exempt from federal excise tax and Connecticut sales tax.

Bid opening will occur virtually via Zoom on October 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., with results read aloud and subsequently posted online. Bid responses must be submitted electronically through the Town's procurement portal. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids, accept bids other than the lowest, and make awards by item, group, or total as deemed in its best interest.