3/4 Ton 4WD Single Wheel Rear Axle Crew Cab Standard Bed Truck

This contract awards a single ¾‑ton, 4‑WD, single‑wheel rear‑axle crew‑cab work truck to the Sheriff’s Office fleet of Sedgwick County, Kansas. The vehicle must meet a detailed set of specifications (V8 engine, 400 hp, 82‑inch bed, dark‑blue exterior, specific safety and convenience equipment, and delivery to 1021 Stillwell, Wichita, KS). The procurement was conducted as an open competitive bid, sent to about 100 vendors, with the award going to the lowest responsive bidder at a price of $51,879. The contract’s funding originates from the FY 2024 fleet budget, and the old 2014 Dodge 2500 will be sold as surplus after replacement. • Agency: Sedgwick County, Kansas – Purchasing Department. • Scope: Purchase, delivery, and marking of one heavy‑duty ¾‑ton work truck meeting precise factory‑installed specifications. • Award: Allen Samuels of Hutchinson, Inc. (low‑bid award $51,879). • Key dates: Bid deadline 8/22/2023, BOCC recommendation 8/31/2023, award approval 9/6/2023, order cutoff 9/16/2023, delivery ≈ 14 weeks ARO.