City of Glendale PlanetBids #404328

Glendale seeks one Ford F-350 XL or equivalent utility service truck with liftgate and specified equipment

The City of Glendale Purchasing Department seeks one specially equipped service truck for municipal fleet use. - Government buyer: City of Glendale, Purchasing Department / Purchasing Office, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California. - Vehicle and quantity: One 2026-or-newer Ford F-350 XL or equivalent regular-cab chassis cab, 4x2 with dual rear wheels, 9-foot utility body, liftgate, and lumber rack. Equivalent vehicles are allowed with supporting specifications; the seller must be an authorized dealer of the vehicle manufacturer. - Key chassis requirements include a 7.3L V8 gasoline engine, 10-speed automatic transmission, 14,000-lb GVWR, 3.73 limited-slip rear axle, trailer-tow package, dual batteries, 240-amp alternator, backup camera, auxiliary switches, safety equipment, and full-size spare. Oxford White or equivalent color is specified. - Body, lifting, and hauling equipment: One SE service body, part number SBD-108-94-49-38-VO, or equivalent; one Tommy Gate G2 Series liftgate, part number G2-54-1342 TP27; and one Buyers Products 6-ton combination hitch, part number RM62000. The liftgate requires a 50-by-27-inch platform plus 4-inch taper and 1,300-lb capacity. The truck also requires a Class V receiver with a 2-inch tube. - The utility body requires a full-cab utility rack and cab/headache rack, lockable compartments, adjustable shelving, spray-in liner, corrosion protection, and specified lighting. - Other named OEMs and equipment: One Igloo 5-gallon cooler (P/N 48153) with wire rack (P/N 25041); one EJ Ward green CANceiver-SE with vehicle-specific OBD harness, ring antenna, and 18-pin pigtail interface; one ECCO SA931N backup alarm; one ECCO 3410 LED Safety Director; six ECCO ED3801A directional LED strobes; and WeatherTech floor liners. Strobes are distributed across the grille, utility-body sides, and rear panels, with power and control through the vehicle’s OEM auxiliary upfitter switches. - Documentation and delivery: One set of published vehicle and service manuals, including a paperback operator’s manual; electronic parts and service manuals are acceptable. Deliver the completed vehicle FOB Glendale and register it with California DMV for exempt government-use plates. - Warranty and timing: Minimum factory warranty is 3 years or 36,000 miles from placement in service. Delivery timing and overall performance duration are not stated. - Bid form line items: One vehicle, one documentation fee, one tire fee, and sales tax identified at 11%.

Description

The City of Glendale is requesting quotes for a 2026 or newer Ford F-350 XL or equivalent regular cab and chassis, 4x2 dual rear wheel, with a 9-foot utility body, liftgate, and lumber rack. The vehicle and equipment must meet the attached specifications, including delivery to Glendale, California, and the vendor must be an authorized dealer of the manufacturer. Quotes must use the provided form and be submitted through PlanetBids or as a sealed paper response by November 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Questions must be submitted online through PlanetBids by November 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

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