Warehouse Box Truck

The Rockwood R-6 School District, located in Missouri, is soliciting competitive bids for the procurement of one new box truck through a Request for Bid (RFB) process. The specific vehicle requirements include a 2025 or 2026 model Ford F-750 Diesel Regular Cab with a 260-inch wheelbase, featuring a 24-foot aluminum box body, 1-1/8-inch laminated hardwood floor, and a Thieman Stowaway lift gate with a 4,000-pound capacity. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Rockwood School District's Bonfire portal by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on January 16, 2026, with the District planning to recommend award to the Board of Education on January 21, 2026. Formal Board approval is anticipated by February 5, 2026, with a purchase order to be issued on February 6, 2026. Bidders are required to provide pricing through Exhibit A, include estimated lead time for delivery, and submit a minimum of five references from governmental entities and school districts previously served.

Vendors must register on the Bonfire portal free of charge and be prepared to meet specific insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 in comprehensive general liability and automotive liability insurance, as well as workers' compensation coverage. The District does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but does require bidders to provide a Certificate of Good Standing and comply with district policies, including tobacco-free environment requirements and background screening for staff accessing school buildings. Successful bidders must deliver the truck to the District's Warehouse facility in Wildwood, Missouri, between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the vehicle in ready-to-use condition and accompanied by operating manuals and standard factory warranty. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the bid price excludes federal excise tax, transportation tax, and state retail sales tax. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, split awards, and request additional information, with final determinations subject to Board approval.