Shawnee County, Shawnee County, KS·County
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Shawnee County is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of two (2) new/unused 2026 heavy-duty truck chassis equipped with 60,000-pound roll-off hoists and beds with automatic tarp systems. Detailed technical specifications cover the 2026 truck chassis (Cummins diesel engine, Allison 4500RDS transmission, 60,000 lbs GCW), the roll-off hoist frame, and the Pioneer Rack and Pinion Strong Arm tarp system. The solicitation includes trade-in allowances for a 2020 International HV613 and a 2021 Freightliner 114 SD. Bidders must provide a 5-year warranty on the chassis, engine, transmission, and hydraulic cylinders. Responses must be submitted electronically via the Shawnee County online bid portal by November 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM. A technician training day and delivery within 180 days of the purchase order are required.
Lowest responsible and best bidder based on labor cost, service and parts availability, maintenance costs, and suitability for intended use
Signed bid form, Attachment 1 (Pricing schedules), Warranty Information, Printed manufacturing specifications, Published literature, Photos or illustrations of units
Attachment 1, Warranty Information, Proprietary Divider Page (if applicable), Multiple Bids Cover Page (if applicable)
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Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 13, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Shawnee County online bid portal (www.snco.gov/purchasing).
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsible and best bidder based on labor cost, service and parts availability, maintenance costs, and suitability for intended use" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Attachment 1, Warranty Information, Proprietary Divider Page (if applicable), Multiple Bids Cover Page (if applicable). Review the full document from Shawnee County for the complete list.
Most government agencies, including Shawnee County in KS, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Topeka, KS. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Signed bid form, Attachment 1 (Pricing schedules), Warranty Information, Printed manufacturing specifications, Published literature, Photos or illustrations of units. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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