Texas Abilene Civic Plus #CB-2719

Three half-ton pickup trucks with optional fleet equipment

The City of Abilene Purchasing Division is seeking three new half-ton pickup trucks for its fleet, with optional equipment priced separately. - Buyer: City of Abilene, Purchasing Division, with Fleet Management involved; Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. - Primary OEMs: No manufacturer or vendor is named. Bidders must identify the make and model offered; approved equivalents are allowed. - Base purchase: Three extended-cab, two-wheel-drive half-ton pickups with standard 6.5-foot beds, automatic transmissions, and factory white paint. - Key requirements: Limited-slip differential or traction assist; towing package with auxiliary transmission oil cooler and seven-pin wiring; trailer brake controller; four key-off-capable upfitter switches; backup camera and hands-free communication; 40/20/40 front seating; rubber or vinyl floor covering; and specified safety, comfort, and operational features. Bidders must state GVWR and maximum towing capacity and provide warranty, parts-and-service, vehicle documentation, and operator’s manual information. - Optional equipment: One full-size spare wheel and tire, spray-in bedliner, white headache rack, white low-profile crossover toolbox, white passenger-side and driver-side toolboxes, and waterproof amber LED signal lighting. The lighting must be installed on the headache rack; magnetic lights and holes in the cab or chassis are not acceptable. - Delivery and support: Deliver the complete vehicles, ready for service, to the City’s Fleet facility in Abilene. The bidder must state the delivery lead time after receipt of order and provide advance delivery coordination.

Description

The City of Abilene is seeking bids for three half-ton pickup trucks, specified as extended-cab, 2WD vehicles with standard 6.5-foot beds. Vehicles must meet the detailed technical, equipment, safety, paint, documentation, and delivery requirements in the bid specifications; bidders must respond to each specification and provide pricing. Optional items include a spare wheel and tire, bedliner, toolboxes, headache rack, and signal lighting. Sealed bids are due November 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and the City states it will award to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications.

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