City of Lincoln Ionwave #26-176 Addendum 1

City of Lincoln Up-Fit of 9-Foot Platform Body on Ford F450 Chassis

The City of Lincoln, Nebraska, Transportation & Utilities, Fleet Services is seeking bids for the up-fit and installation of a 9-foot steel platform body on a new 2026 Ford F450 4WD cab and chassis. - Government Buyer: - City of Lincoln, Nebraska, Transportation & Utilities, Fleet Services (Fleet Services, Water Construction, Purchasing Department) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Knapheide (Heavy Hauler Jr. platform body) - Buyers Products (toolboxes, hitch systems) - E.H. Wachs (valve turner) - Whelen (lighting systems) - Products Requested: - One (1) 9-foot steel platform body (Knapheide Heavy Hauler Jr. or equivalent) - Two (2) Buyers Products 1702600 stainless steel underbody toolboxes - Two (2) Buyers Products 1752835 Pro Series black steel topsider toolboxes - One (1) E.H. Wachs valve turner Model 79-000-07 (installation only; unit provided by City) - One (1) Whelen Freedom IV DYAD WC Series-LED 60" light bar - One (1) Whelen LINCSYSY4 lighting system - Ten (10) Whelen I2SMM surface mount warning lights - Buyers Products PM25612 and BH102000 hitch systems - Services Requested: - Complete up-fit installation, including pickup and delivery of the chassis, installation of platform body, toolboxes, lighting, valve turner, and warranty service at Fleet Services Garage - Vehicle transport to/from vendor shop for upfitting - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Installation location must be specified by bidders - All warranty work performed at Fleet Services Garage in Lincoln - Robust insurance requirements, including Garage Keepers and Hold Harmless Vehicle Insurance - Certifications required for U.S. Citizenship and Nebraska Foreign Adversary Contracting Prohibition Act - Preference for NTEA Member Verification Program contractors - No hoist system required - All lighting and wiring must meet detailed specifications for emergency and work lights - Estimated contract value: $10,001–$50,000

Description

The City of Lincoln is requesting bids from qualified companies for a 9-Foot Platform Body Up-Fit. The procurement includes installation of a steel platform body on a 2026 Ford F450 4WD cab and chassis, including all installation, pick up, and delivery costs. The platform body will be used for hauling tools and a skid mounted vac-excavation unit, and must meet detailed specifications including lighting, mounting, paint, and valve turner installation. Bidders must comply with insurance requirements and submit required certifications and warranty statements.

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