Self-Propelled Tricycle Type Street Sweeper

The City of Wichita is seeking bids for a new self-propelled tricycle type street sweeper for the Public Works & Utilities Department/Fleet Division through a competitive Request for Bid (RFB) process. The procurement requires a street sweeper with specific technical specifications, including a Cummins QSF Tier 4 final diesel engine with a minimum of 130 horsepower, heavy-duty hydrostatic transmission, dual gutter brooms, and a 5.6 cubic yard minimum capacity hopper. While the Global Model M3 is referenced as an indicative model, other manufacturers can bid if their machines meet the detailed specifications. Key deliverables include the street sweeper itself, comprehensive training (4 hours for operators and mechanics), and required documentation including manuals in print and electronic formats. Bidders must submit sealed proposals electronically through the City's Procurement Portal by 10:00 a.m. on December 12, 2025, with a questions deadline of December 5, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The City will provide answers via addendum the week of December 8, 2025, with tentative City Council approval scheduled for December 16, 2025. The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest and best total net bid from a responsible and responsive vendor, with delivery required within 180 days to the specified McLean Boulevard location.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The bid includes ten optional items for consideration, such as video cameras, City logo wrapping, enhanced suspension systems, and various warranty and maintenance packages. An optional trade-in is available for a 2016 Global M3 street sweeper currently in the City's fleet. The maintenance contract option includes a $25,000 performance bond requirement and specifies performance standards like 24-hour response time and maximum 15 percent annual downtime. While no specific budget range is listed, the comprehensive specifications and optional items suggest a significant investment in municipal street sweeping equipment. The City is tax-exempt, and bidders are instructed not to include federal, state, or local taxes in their proposal. The successful vendor must provide two complete filter sets, current price lists for wear items, and a manufacturer's standard warranty of at least one year for parts and labor. Delivery of the street sweeper will be on an F.O.B. Destination basis, with liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day for delays beyond the 180-day delivery window.