Three (3) 58, 000 GVWR Dump Trucks

The City of Wichita, located in Sedgwick County, Kansas, is seeking sealed bids for three new 58,000 GVWR dump trucks through a Request for Bid (RFB) for its Public Works & Utilities Department. The procurement requires vendors to provide heavy-duty dump trucks with specific technical requirements, including L9 Cummins diesel wet-sleeve engines, 370 gross horsepower, Allison 3000 RDS transmissions, and 18 cubic yard capacity dump bodies. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the City's Procurement Portal by 10:00 a.m. on December 12, 2025, and must provide a 5% bid security via a bid bond from a U.S. Treasury Department-approved bonding company. Key evaluation criteria include the lowest and best total net bid, with four optional considerations: trade-in of existing dump trucks, specific rear suspension systems, and optional dash configurations. Vendors must also commit to delivering vehicles within 270 days of purchase order issuance, with liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day for delays, and provide four hours each of operator and maintenance training to City staff.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement includes multiple technical requirements that vendors must meet, such as 2025 EPA compliance, specific equipment configurations, and service facility proximity within 50 miles of Wichita. The successful bidder must provide comprehensive documentation, including manufacturer's manuals, a complete set of filters for each unit, and demonstrate adequate service capabilities. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the comprehensive technical specifications suggest a significant capital investment for three specialized municipal vehicles. The procurement timeline indicates potential City Council approval on December 16, 2025, with vendor questions due by December 5, 2025, and addendum responses published on December 8, 2025. Vendors must also ensure chassis ordering within ten days of purchase order receipt and coordinate with body builders to meet the overall delivery timeline.