Rental of Mechanic's Truck with Crane

Westchester County is seeking to procure a rental of a Class 5 Mechanics Truck with an integrated Stellar hydraulic crane through a competitive Request for Quote (RFQ-WC250622) process. The solicitation, posted on August 14, 2025, seeks a fully equipped service vehicle with specific technical requirements, including a 7,500-pound lift capacity, 21-foot reach, 4-wheel drive diesel configuration, and a gross vehicle weight rating of 19,500 pounds. The truck must feature comprehensive work-related equipment such as a backup camera, rollout drawers, adjustable storage dividers, dual outriggers, headache rack, and multiple specialized work accessories. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by August 19, 2025, adhering to the county's procurement guidelines outlined in the Empire Instructions and Conditions document. The county reserves the right to evaluate and award the contract based on compliance with specifications, vendor qualifications, and overall bid responsiveness.

The procurement opportunity encourages participation from minority and women-owned business enterprises (MBE/WBE), aligning with the county's commitment to diverse vendor engagement. Vendors must comply with federal, state, and county regulations, certify their bids are made without collusion, and agree to be paid through the Vendor Direct Electronic Funds Transfer program. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the detailed specifications suggest a professional-grade work vehicle procurement. The county maintains discretion in awarding contracts by individual items or grouped items and can reject bids that do not meet its stringent requirements. Additionally, vendors must provide new equipment, guarantee against faulty materials or workmanship, and understand that the county is tax-exempt. Potential contractors should be prepared to demonstrate their ability to meet the comprehensive technical and operational specifications for this mechanics truck rental.