Animal Control Truck Upfits

The Kenton County Fiscal Court (County) is requesting proposals for the purchase and installation of two (2) JACKSON CREEK MODEL CM17L or approved equivalent animal control boxes for the Kenton County Public Works Department, 420 Independence Station Road, Independence, Kentucky. The animal control box supplied, as well as all other requested items, must comply with the specifications contained herein and be satisfactory to the Kenton County Fleet Services Supervisor. Submitted bids are for the purchase and installation of the animal control boxes and other related equipment, for two (2) 2026 Chevy Silverado 3500HD (CK30943) trucks.

The trucks (2) are being purchased by the County and will have the factory beds removed prior to being supplied to the awarded vendor for upfit. The County will accept offers from interested vendors to retain the factory beds for a credit amount. If the County decides to accept an offer, then the trucks will be supplied complete and it will be the bidders responsibility to remove and keep the factory bed.

• Durability & Longevity: All-aluminum builds withstand the rigorous, daily demands of animal transport and exposure to unpredictable weather elements without structural degradation.
• Hygiene & Maintenance: Aluminum allows for easy, thorough sanitization, preventing the spread of disease and ensuring a safe environment for both staff and animals.
• Professional Public Image: The County prioritizes maintaining a clean, modern, and high-quality appearance while operating in the community.

• Advanced Climate Comfort: Highly efficient ventilation or climate control integration to ensure animal safety during extreme weather.
• Ergonomic & Secure Latches: Heavy-duty, easily sanitizable, and escape-proof latching mechanisms that facilitate quick, one-handed operation for officers.
• Maximize Longevity: Innovative structural framing that eliminates vibration wear and extends the service life of the box to maximize taxpayers' return on investment.