Description
The State of Arkansas, Office of State Procurement, is seeking bids for the purchase of six Tandem Axle Day Cab Trucks, with three of the trucks having a fifth wheel hitch. The trucks will be used by the Department of Agriculture for wildland fire suppression. The solicitation includes detailed specifications for the trucks, including engine, transmission, axle, and brake requirements. Bidders must submit their bids through the State's eProcurement system, ARBuy, by October 10, 2025. The contract is expected to start on November 1, 2025, and the State reserves the right to adjust the start date by up to three calendar months.
Key points to consider:
• The State is seeking six Tandem Axle Day Cab Trucks with specific engine, transmission, and axle requirements.
• Three of the trucks must have a fifth wheel hitch.
• Bidders must submit their bids through ARBuy by October 10, 2025.
• The contract start date is anticipated to be November 1, 2025, but may be adjusted by up to three calendar months.
• The State reserves the right to inspect and test the trucks before acceptance.
• The contractor must provide a comprehensive warranty, engine warranty, and transmission warranty for the trucks.