Bid Truck 082026 TM

The Town of North Kingstown is seeking bids for a fully configured 2026 Ford F‑550 snow‑removal truck, including a custom stainless‑steel dump body, Fisher snow plow, LED lighting package, and associated accessories. The vendor must deliver the complete, ready‑to‑operate vehicle F.O.B. North Kingstown, provide required insurance, performance and labor‑and‑material bonds, and meet detailed technical specifications covering chassis, powertrain, cab features, body dimensions, lighting, and optional alternates. The award will be made to the lowest qualified bid received by the deadline, with a 90‑day price irrevocability period. • Base vehicle: 2026 Ford F‑550 regular‑cab, 4×4, 7.3 L V8 engine, 10‑speed automatic, GVWR ≤ 19,500 lb. • Custom stainless‑steel dump body (9 ft 3 in. length, 3.2 cu yd capacity) plus Fisher HC‑series 9 ft × 34 in. snow plow and full LED lighting suite. • Mandatory insurance (≥ $1 M general liability & automotive) and 100 % performance & labor‑and‑material bonds if awarded. • Submission: sealed original bid + electronic copy, W‑9, wire information, insurance certificates; deadline Sep 16 2026 10:00 a.m.