Opportunity
Arkansas Ionwave #HS-26-038
Hot Springs Solicits Dump Bed and Steel Service Body for 2026 Chevrolet 3500
Posted
April 10, 2026
Respond By
May 11, 2026
Identifier
HS-26-038
NAICS
336211
The City of Hot Springs, Arkansas is seeking bids for specialized truck bodies to outfit a 2026 Chevrolet 3500 Crew Cab Diesel Dually Utility Truck for its Utilities Department. - Government Buyer: - City of Hot Springs, Purchasing Division (Finance Department) - OEMs and Vendors: - Knapheide (Steel Service Body) - Rugby (Electric/Hydraulic Hoist for Dump Bed Body) - Donovan (Spring Assist Trap System) - Chevrolet (Chassis manufacturer; bodies to be fitted to 2026 Chevrolet 3500) - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) Dump Bed Body: - 9-foot fixed sides, 3-4 cubic yard capacity - 10-gauge steel construction, 97" width, 18" tall sides, 20" tailgate - Rugby electric/hydraulic hoist (or equivalent) - Donovan spring assist trap system - D-ring lights, mud flaps with anti-sail brackets, cab guard, hitch plate, ICC bumper, painted black - One-year warranty on materials and labor - One (1) Steel Service Body: - Knapheide 600-Series or approved equivalent - Flip top and traverse compartments, workbench bumper, LED compartment lighting, grab handles, master locking system - One-year warranty - Sales tax (9.5%) included in bid price - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be new and comply with state and federal safety requirements - Delivery required within 180 days of award - Bidders must provide detailed specification forms, warranty certificates, and required insurance/hazardous substance documentation - The City will accept equivalent products if specifications are met or exceeded - No escalation clause or federal certifications required - Delivery and Place of Performance: - Delivery to Fleet Service, 407 Leawood Street, Hot Springs, AR 71901 - Administrative office at 324 Malvern Ave, 2nd Floor, Hot Springs, AR 71902
Description
The City of Hot Springs, Arkansas, is soliciting bids for one (1) Dump Bed Body and one (1) Steel Service Body for a 2026 Chevrolet 3500 One Ton Crew Cab Diesel Dually Utility Truck. The Dump Bed Body must meet specific construction and feature requirements including a 3-4 cubic yard capacity and electric/hydraulic hoist. The Steel Service Body must be a Knapheide or approved equivalent with specified compartments and features. Bidders must complete specification forms and submit bids electronically or by sealed paper submission by May 11, 2026.