Sedans, SUVs, Cargo Vans, and Pickup Trucks

The City of Wichita, Kansas, located in Sedgwick County, is seeking competitive bids for a comprehensive fleet vehicle procurement across 21 different vehicle groups through Solicitation #250335. The procurement encompasses sedans, SUVs, cargo vans, and pickup trucks for various municipal departments, including specialized vehicles like police interceptors, animal control vans, DUI transport vehicles, and utility trucks. Each vehicle group has detailed specifications, requiring current model year, standard production vehicles that are new and unused, with odometer readings not exceeding 500 miles. Bidders must deliver vehicles F.O.B. to 1801 South McLean Boulevard in Wichita, with comprehensive warranty requirements of a minimum 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper and 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain coverage. Key evaluation criteria include the lowest and best total lump sum base bid per group or the lowest net bid including options, with the City reserving the right to accept or reject any proposals. Important dates include a December 12, 2025, 3:00 p.m. deadline for written questions, with addendum responses expected the week of December 15, 2025, and final bid submissions due December 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. through the City's Procurement Portal.

The solicitation encourages emerging and disadvantaged business enterprise participation, though no specific set-aside percentages are specified. Bidders must be registered with the Kansas Secretary of State's Office and demonstrate experience with municipal government procurement, with a preference for vendors who can provide local service facilities staffed by qualified employees with adequate parts inventory in the Wichita area. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly named, the procurement covers vehicles for multiple city departments, suggesting an ongoing municipal fleet replacement strategy. The bid documents do not provide a total procurement budget, but the extensive vehicle groups and specific requirements indicate a substantial investment in municipal transportation infrastructure. Successful bidders must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, provide comprehensive documentation including operator's manuals and service/maintenance repair manuals, and meet stringent technical specifications for each vehicle group. The City Council is anticipated to review and approve the awards in January 2026, with vehicles expected to be 2026 model year standard production vehicles.