This contract represents a competitive sealed‑bid procurement by Benton County, Arkansas, for a single heavy‑duty, 19,500‑GVW 4×4 truck equipped with a 9‑ft steel flatbed. The bid packet outlines detailed technical specifications, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria, and it encourages participation from small, minority‑ and women‑owned businesses. The contract was awarded to Superior Automotive, though no vendor contact details are disclosed. The procurement follows standard Arkansas public‑sector procedures, including a bid deadline of February 3 2021 and a virtual bid opening via Zoom.
• Scope: Purchase of one 19,500‑GVW 4×4 diesel truck with a 9‑ft flatbed and associated accessories (hitch, PTO, lighting, toolboxes).
• Procurement type: Request for Bid (RFB) – full and open competition, with hard‑copy and electronic (CD/USB) submission formats.
• Evaluation criteria: technical competence, capacity, past performance, and proximity to the county.
• Award: Single‑award to Superior Automotive; no explicit contract value, award date, or performance period provided.