Opportunity
New York Buffalo Civic Plus #26.08.28 Tow Truck
Buffalo DPW solicits bids for RAM 5500 tow truck with Century 2465 recovery boom
Posted
August 28, 2026
Respond By
September 11, 2026
Identifier
26.08.28 Tow Truck
NAICS
423860
The City of Buffalo's Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets is soliciting bids for the purchase of a specialized tow truck. - Government Buyer: - City of Buffalo, Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Division of Purchase - OEMs and Vendors: - RAM (manufacturer of RAM 5500 chassis) - Century (manufacturer of Century 2465 recovery boom) - Products Requested: - 2027 RAM 5500 White 4WD Cummins chassis - Century 2465 recovery boom with integrated underlift - Modular body, hydraulic system, and specified accessories - Quantity: 1 unit, with options for additional units through contract period - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with minority (25%) and women (5%) workforce participation goals - Business utilization goals for minority and women-owned enterprises - Detailed technical specifications for hydraulic system, boom, underlift, and accessories - Option to renew contract for four additional one-year periods - Notable: No specific resellers or distributors are named; opportunity is open to qualified vendors able to supply the specified OEM products.
Description
The City of Buffalo is soliciting bids for a tow truck to be used by the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets. The procurement includes detailed specifications and requirements for submitting proposals, including bid bonds and compliance with Energy Star labeling where applicable. Bidders must submit their proposals on the provided forms and comply with minority and women workforce and business utilization goals. The bid opening is scheduled for September 11, 2026, at 11:30 AM.