# Cedar Rapids Ionwave #PUR0926-087

Cedar Rapids procurement for two outfitted Traffic Division pickups, one with a liftgate

**Posted:** October 07, 2026
**Respond By:** October 23, 2026
**Identifier:** PUR0926-087
**NAICS:** 441110

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking two outfitted pickups for its Traffic Division, including one truck with a liftgate.
- **Government buyer:** City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa — Fleet Services Division, through Purchasing Services; Rebecca Johnson is identified in the bid invitation.
- **Requested vehicles:** Two new, all-inclusive, firm-fixed-price 1/2-ton pickups: one standard truck for unit 1-470 and one for unit 1-472 with a liftgate. No truck make or model is mandated.
- **Vehicle requirements:** Both trucks require a 5.0L V8, four-wheel drive, automatic transmission with overdrive, 6.5-foot bed, bright-white exterior, towing equipment, safety features, emergency lighting and required wiring. Unit 1-470 requires a minimum 157-inch wheelbase and SuperCrew or equivalent cab; unit 1-472 requires an approximately 145-inch wheelbase and extended cab or equivalent. Both require approximately 6,500-pound or greater GVWR as specified for each unit.
- **Liftgate:** The unit 1-472 truck must include a **Tommy Gate G2 Series** or approved equal, with at least 1,300-pound capacity, all-aluminum construction and a 38-inch fold-out platform, plus installation hardware, controls and safety equipment.
- **Named OEMs and brands:** **Painless** (Circuit Boss circuit isolator, model 70207, or approved equal), **WeatherTech** (molded floor mats), **Vertex** (VTX609A amber LED strobes), **Whelen** (R1LPP-A warning light), **Acari** (light mount), **ECCO** (3315 amber LED traffic advisor or approved equal), and **Tommy Gate** (G2 Series liftgate or approved equal). The truck manufacturer is not specified.
- **Notable installation and delivery requirements:** Emergency-lighting and accessory wiring must follow the specifications for circuiting, protection, sealing and corrosion prevention. Provide repair and parts manuals, the full factory-standard warranty, pre-delivery service and inspection, and delivery to the City Fleet Services location.
- **Bid and award basis:** Bidders must provide a completed specification checklist and manufacturer descriptive literature for each vehicle. The award is based on the lowest bid from a responsible bidder that is responsive and meets the specifications. Bidders must be licensed vehicle dealers in Iowa; a Linn County local-business preference may apply.
- **Period of performance:** One-time vehicle purchase. Delivery is due within the lead time quoted by the bidder after purchase-order authorization; no recurring service term is specified.

### Description

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking bids for two pickup trucks for use by the Traffic Division, as requested by the Fleet Services Division. The procurement includes one new standard 1/2-ton extended-cab pickup truck and one new standard 1/2-ton extended-cab pickup truck with a liftgate, each meeting its associated specifications. Bids must be submitted electronically through the City’s E-Procurement portal by October 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CDT; the required specification checklists and manufacturers’ descriptive literature must be included. The award is to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid that meets the specifications.

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