Tractor Truck

The Kansas Department of Transportation is requesting bids for one new tandem axle tractor truck for District 3 in Norton, Kansas under RFQ EVT0010888, with bids due August 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST.

The tractor truck must be a current model with a minimum 14.8-liter diesel engine rated at 500 SAE gross horsepower, dual air brake system, air ride cab, air-powered sliding fifth wheel, and hydraulic system rated for 3,000 psi. Required equipment includes a Whelen KDOT-LED lightbar system, comprehensive cab and chassis manuals, and diagnostic software compatible with Windows 11 and 64-bit operating systems with annual subscription renewal pricing. Warranty must meet or exceed standard factory coverage for a minimum of two years, including transportation costs to and from a dealer's shop for repairs outside a 150-mile radius of Norton. Successful bidders must provide a completed KDOT Equipment Information sheet; failure to do so results in a 2% retention of the total order. A pilot review is required when the unit reaches approximately 80% completion, with the State providing transportation for three KDOT personnel if the installation location is outside Kansas.

Delivery is FOB Destination, Prepaid and Allowed, to the Procurement and Contracts office at 900 SW Jackson, Room 1001, Topeka, Kansas 66612, with delivery required by September 30, 2028. Pricing must include all applicable federal, state, and local taxes; the State is exempt from state sales or use taxes and federal excise taxes. Vendors must specify delivery lead time.

Bidders must submit hard copy or electronic bids to procurement@ks.gov (faxed and telephone bids are not acceptable), and must complete mandatory registration with the State of Kansas prior to closing. Written questions are due August 14, 2026. Required documentation includes a current Kansas Department of Revenue Tax Clearance Certificate, Certification Regarding Immigration Reform and Control, Sexual Harassment Policy acknowledgment, Israel Boycott Certification, and Procurement Certification. Proposals will be publicly read via teleconference at 2:30 p.m. CST on August 25. Political subdivisions, including cities, counties, and school districts, may utilize this contract at the same terms and conditions. The State reserves the right to waive minor deviations and to accept or reject any or all bids.