Cedar Rapids Ionwave #PUR0926-099

Cedar Rapids Fire Department request for five emergency-response pickup trucks

The City of Cedar Rapids Fire Department is seeking five new crew-cab pickups equipped for emergency response. - Government buyer: City of Cedar Rapids, Fleet Services Division, for the Fire Department, Linn County, Iowa. - Vehicles requested: One new 3/4-ton standard crew-cab pickup and four new 1/2-ton crew-cab pickups. No vehicle make or model is prescribed; each truck must meet the applicable specifications. - OEMs and named products: Whelen emergency lights, controls, siren and PA; Motorola APX 8500 radio compatibility; Havis mounting packs; Painless wiring/current product line and Circuit Boss isolators; A.R.E. Lockable Topper HD Series; DECKED Cargoglide tray; WARN XP14S winch; and Kussmaul Auto Charge Super Kit with Shoreline. The specifications also name a Westward crimping tool, model 13H876 or equivalent. - 3/4-ton pickup: Minimum 6.2L gas V8, 4WD, off-road package, at least 9,900-lb GVWR and 69-inch bed. Required equipment includes a WARN XP14S winch (110140), Whelen Core WCX 21 control head (CCTL7), 54-inch Legacy lightbar, T-Series and Arges Pro Focus lights, siren/PA, A.R.E. HD Series topper, DECKED Cargoglide tray, Havis mounting pack, and Kussmaul 15A charging/shoreline kit. - 1/2-ton pickups: Minimum 5.3L V8, 4WD, at least 6,300-lb GVWR and 6.5-foot bed. Required equipment includes Circuit Boss isolator (70207), Havis mounting pack (DS-PAN-1115-2), Motorola APX 8500 radio compatibility, and specified Whelen Core WCX 21 controls (CCTL7), 54-inch Legacy lightbar, T-Series and Tracer We Can X lighting, Arges Pro Focus lights, siren/PA, and interior lighting. - Notable requirements: All trucks are to be bright red and include specified vehicle and electrical features, emergency-response upfitting, manuals, and full factory-standard warranties. Bidders must provide completed specification checklists, manufacturer literature, and a warranty summary for each vehicle. Delivery includes pre-delivery inspection and cleaning, delivery documentation, and final inspection and acceptance.

Description

The City of Cedar Rapids is soliciting bids for one new 3/4-ton standard crew cab pickup truck and four new 1/2-ton crew cab pickup trucks for use by the Fire Department. Vehicles must meet the provided specifications, including required equipment and vehicle systems; bidders must submit completed specification checklists, manufacturers’ descriptive literature, and a warranty summary for each vehicle. Bids must be submitted electronically through the City’s E-Procurement portal by November 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CST. The City will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the specifications, and reserves the right to make awards by item, group, or lump sum.

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