This contract obligates Sedgwick County to purchase eleven new, factory‑installed, all‑wheel‑drive (AWD) sport‑utility vehicles (SUVs) to replace aging fleet units and add one new mobile‑inspection vehicle. The specification requires white exterior, dark‑blue or gray cloth interior, automatic transmission, and a set of mandatory accessories (park‑assist, lane‑change alert, power windows/locks, rear backup camera). Vehicles are to be delivered to the County’s fleet management facility at 1021 Stillwell, Wichita, KS, with the Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin provided at delivery. The award was made to Don Hattan Chevrolet for a total contract value of $297,550, with an estimated delivery lead time of 90–120 days. The procurement was conducted under full and open competition, with bids solicited from roughly 100 vendors.
- Quantity: 11 AWD SUVs (10 replacements, 1 new addition)
- Vendor awarded: Don Hattan Chevrolet – $297,550 total (delivered unit price)
- Required features: White exterior, cloth interior, automatic transmission, power steering, power windows/locks, rear‑view camera, park‑assist, lane‑change alert, all‑weather floor mats, HVAC, factory‑installed accessories
- Delivery: 90‑120 days after order to County fleet facility, with MSO required for acceptance
- Procurement timeline: Bid deadline July 18 2023 → Bid opening July 18 2023 → BoCC award approval August 16 2023