Vocational Truck for Road and Bridge

Potter County, Texas is conducting a formal bid (Formal Bid #1275-25) for the procurement of one (1) new 2026 Western Star 49X vocational truck for the County Road and Bridge department. The solicitation requires vendors to provide a detailed quotation for a specialized truck with comprehensive specifications, with a preferred delivery date of December 31, 2025. Bids will be received until 10:00 AM Central Time on November 24, 2025, and can be submitted physically to the Potter County Purchasing Department or electronically through Bonfire. The county will evaluate bids based on the lowest and best offer, considering total cost of ownership, maintenance, resale value, and delivery time. Key evaluation criteria include mandatory verifications such as compliance with House Bill 89 (no boycott of Israel), Senate Bill 252 (no business with terrorist organizations), and other legislative requirements. The truck will be delivered FOB to 2419 Willow Creek, Amarillo, TX 79107, with vendors required to submit comprehensive warranty information alongside their bid proposals.

The procurement opportunity does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The bid allows for multiple offers and provides vendors flexibility in responding, with the county reserving the right to award based on comprehensive evaluation criteria. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the procurement is for a single vocational truck with detailed factory-installed specifications. The solicitation includes several mandatory certifications that vendors must meet, including restrictions on doing business with certain organizations and demonstrating compliance with various Texas state legislative requirements. The county will select the truck's color from standard manufacturer options after bid award, and all specified items must be factory-installed. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are explicitly detailed in the provided documentation. Vendors should carefully review the comprehensive truck specifications outlined in the 1-TruckSpecs.pdf document to ensure full compliance with the county's requirements.