Imperial Irrigation District Planet bids #1639

IID Solicits Two 56,000 lbs. GVWR Digger Derrick Trucks (ZEV, NZEV, or Diesel Options)

• The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of two 56,000 lbs. GVWR line construction digger derrick trucks.
• Three vehicle options are specified:
  • Option A: Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) with electric all-wheel drive, lithium-ion battery pack, and minimum 200-mile range.
  • Option B: Near-Zero Emission Vehicle (NZEV) with plug-in hybrid all-wheel drive and minimum 50-mile ZEV operation.
  • Option C: Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) with six-wheel drive, diesel engine (325-350 HP).
• Trucks must include hydraulic digger derrick assemblies (rated to 46kV), flatbeds, toolboxes (Knaack 4824, Weather Guard 525-5-02, 530-5-02, 530-5-03), Whelen LED lighting, Golight LED spotlights, inverter systems, grounding posts, and other accessories.
• Strict compliance with California and Federal emissions and safety standards is required; vehicles must be registered with the California DMV.
• Aerial lift equipment from Time Manufacturing Company is specifically excluded.
• In-service and maintenance/repair training for IID personnel is mandatory and must be provided on IID property.
• Local vendor preference applies, granting a 5% price advantage to qualifying local vendors.
• IID reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantity by up to 25%.
• Notable OEMs and vendors mentioned include:
  • Altec, Inc.
  • Cal Pacific Truck Center
  • Knapheide Truck Equipment Center
  • Precision Aerial Services
  • Western Truck Exchange
  • Westrux International Inc.
• All cost proposals for each vehicle option must be submitted in separate sealed envelopes.
• The procurement is managed via the Planet Bids portal.

Description

Imperial Irrigation District (IID) is soliciting bids for the furnishing and delivery of two 56,000 lbs. GVWR line construction digger derrick trucks with three options: Option A - Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV), Option B - Near-Zero Emission Vehicle (NZEV), and Option C - Internal Combustion Engine (ICE). The vehicles must comply with detailed specifications provided in the solicitation documents. The procurement includes delivery to IID Headquarters Yard in Imperial, California, and requires in-service and maintenance training for IID personnel. The bid response format is paper, and the response deadline is July 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time.

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