Manchester Town Opengov #26/27-11

Town of Manchester purchase of two upfitted 2026 Ford 4x4 chassis-cab trucks

The Town of Manchester is seeking two new, fully upfitted Ford trucks for municipal fleet operations. - Buyer: Town of Manchester, Public Works, Purchasing Division and Fleet Maintenance Department; contact listed as Cora Narracci. - Vehicles requested: One 2026 Ford F-350 and one 2026 Ford F-450, both gasoline-powered, 4x4, dual-rear-wheel, regular-cab XL chassis cabs with 7.3L engines, 145-inch wheelbases, Oxford White exteriors, and Medium Dark Slate vinyl interiors. Ford is specified; alternate makes, models, and options are not accepted. - Upfits and named manufacturers: Both trucks require a 2–3 cubic-yard dump body, snow plow, and sand/salt spreader. Fisher equipment is specified: the F-350 gets a 9' HD2 plow and Tempest Poly spreader #97510 (1.5 cu. yd.); the F-450 gets a 9' Heavy Contractor plow and Tempest Poly spreader #97520 (2.2 cu. yd., long chute). Dump-body references include Reading and SH; listed equipment includes a manual mesh tarp, hitch plate, D-rings, mounting and towing components, trailer connector, and body-up switches. - Additional F-350 chassis options: The specification lists a 14,000-lb GVWR package, snow-plow prep, 400W Pro Power Onboard, trailer brake controller, dual alternators and batteries, rear-view camera, running boards, XL Chrome Package, and other vehicle options. - Notable requirements: Deliver both trucks clean, tested, fully operational, and ready for service. Warranty coverage must include installed components and workmanship; warranty service must be available from a dealer within 25 miles of Manchester. Provide manufacturer manuals and diagnostic tools or software. - Timing and duration: This is a one-time vehicle purchase and delivery, with no ongoing service term or contract option years specified. The Town may purchase additional listed items at bid prices for up to one year after award.

Description

The Town of Manchester is seeking sealed bids for two new gasoline-powered 2026 Ford 4x4 chassis cab vehicles: one F350 and one F450. Each vehicle must include specified dump-body, snow-plow, and sand/salt-spreader upfits and must be delivered clean, fully operational, and ready for service; alternate vehicles or options will not be considered. The solicitation specifies equipment and chassis configurations, warranty and servicing requirements, and electronic bid submission through the Town’s OpenGov procurement portal. Responses are due October 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

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