Regular Cab 4x4 Wrecker Truck

The City of Wichita, Kansas, through its Finance Department/Purchasing Division, is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) for the procurement of one new, unused Regular Cab 4x4 Wrecker Truck to be delivered to the Public Works & Utilities Department/Fleet Division. The solicitation requires a full-size one-ton chassis with dual rear wheels, a 6.6-liter minimum gas V8 engine, heavy-duty 6-speed automatic transmission, and a comprehensive wrecker body featuring a minimum 7,500 lbs tow rating, 16,000 lbs boom capacity when retracted, and dual 8,000 lb capacity winches. The vehicle must be delivered F.O.B. to Wichita, Kansas with an odometer reading not exceeding 50 miles, along with one complete set each of operations manuals, service/maintenance repair manuals, electrical diagrams, and emissions diagnosis manuals, preferably in CD/USB drive formats. The successful bidder must provide a minimum 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty with no deductible, and demonstrate capability to provide parts, service, and repair. The award will be based on the lowest and best total net bid from a responsible and responsive vendor. Key deadlines include questions due via email to Jason Brogden by April 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., with answers posted as an addendum the week of April 27, 2026; sealed bids are due electronically through the City's Procurement Portal (wichita.bonfirehub.com) by May 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.; and City Council approval is tentatively scheduled for May 12, 2026.

Bidders must be registered with the Kansas Secretary of State's Office and currently licensed by the City of Wichita or State of Kansas where applicable. The City of Wichita encourages participation from emerging and disadvantaged business enterprises, though no specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility are identified in the solicitation. The bidder must correct any deficiencies discovered upon delivery at no expense to the City and deliver manuals to the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor. The City of Wichita is self-insured for general liability and does not require contractors to purchase insurance; however, contractors bear the risk of loss or damage to personal property. No incumbent vendor information, existing infrastructure integration requirements, or specific budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents.