The City of Olathe, KS, issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the purchase of one new, unused Diesel-Powered Bulk Waste Truck with an articulating boom for the city's Solid Waste Division. The bid includes various options such as diagnostic software, tool box, power inverter, and solid state video recording and camera system. The contract was awarded to multiple vendors, including American Equipment Co., Elliott Equipment Company, Mynatt Truck and Equipment Co, Key Equipment & Supply Co, and MHC Kenworth. The bid tabulation shows the unit prices and total prices for each vendor.
• The contract is for a single work-ready solid waste grapple truck.
• The truck must meet the specifications outlined in the IFB document.
• The contract includes options for additional features such as diagnostic software and a tool box.
• The bid was awarded to multiple vendors.
• The contract value is estimated to be around $140,000 to $160,000.