350/3500 Gas Engine, Dually Flatbed Work Truck with Rack and Truck Boxes

Location:	Washington
Posted:	Apr 7, 2026
Due:	Apr 21, 2026
Agency:	City of Burlington
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	23 - Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles 28 - Engines, Turbines, and Components 29 - Engine Accessories
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REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB)

City of Burlington – Street Department

350 / 3500 Gas Engine, Dually Flatbed Work Truck with Rack and Truck Boxes

(New or Used)

1. RFB Information

RFB Number: RFB-2026-STR02

Issue Date: __4-7-2026_

Bid Due Date & Time: 4-21-2026 – 12:00 PM Local Time_(late bids will be disqualified)

Mandatory Proposal Requirements

The following requirements are mandatory for all proposals. Proposals submitted after the

deadline or lacking any of the requirements listed below will not be accepted.

1. Proposals must be received via email no later than 12:00 PM (local time) on April 21,

2026.

2. The email subject line must include:

“Dually Flatbed Work Truck – Issue Date April 7, 2024”

Proposals must be addressed to jenniferr@burlingtonwa.gov.

3. All proposals submitted electronically must be in PDF format and must not exceed 20

MB in file size.

4. The maximum proposal length is 25 pages.

5. Proposals must include the legal name of the organization, firm, individual, or

partnership submitting the proposal, along with the following:

o Address of principal place of business

o Mailing address

o Phone number(s)

o Email address(es)

o Fax number (if applicable)

o Primary and secondary contact persons

6. To be considered for evaluation, proposals must address all requirements and

instructions contained in the RFP.

7. All references and supporting materials required by the RFP must be included with the

proposal.

8. Formal bid numbers must be entered on the City-provided bid sheet. All required

signatures and dates must be completed in full in the appropriate boxes or lines.

Incomplete bid sheets may result in disqualification.

9. Formal bid documents and required additional information to be submitted as one

email with all documents in one attachment labeled as stated above.

For Technical Bid Questions:

Contact: P. Travis Schwetz, Public Works Maintenance and Operations Director

Email: traviss@burlingtonwa.gov | Phone: (360) 757-4214

2. Introduction

The City of Burlington Street Department is requesting bids for the purchase of one (1)

heavy-duty 350 / 3500 class gasoline-powered dually flatbed work truck, new or used. The

City reserves the right to award based on best overall value, availability, compliance, and

delivery timeline. Vendors may submit bids for New, Used or Both options. Both requires

separate spec sheets.

3. General Vehicle Requirements

• 2019 or Newer

• 84” Cab to Axle

• 350 / 3500 series or manufacturer-rated equivalent

• Standard (regular) cab

• Dually rear wheels

• Gasoline engine only

• Automatic transmission

• Rear-wheel drive or 4x4 acceptable

• Power steering and brakes

• Air conditioning, tilt steering

• Power windows and door locks

• AM/FM radio with Bluetooth

• Backup camera

• Factory trailer tow package with factory brake controller

• White exterior color

• Vinyl seats with vinyl or rubber flooring (no carpet)

4. Flatbed, Rack, and Storage Requirements

• 12-foot commercial-duty steel flatbed

• Full-length ladder or material rack approximately 16 feet long

• Rack manufacturer or fabricator must be identified

• Truck storage boxes required:

- Two (2) eight-foot (8’) boxes

- Two (2) five-foot (5’) boxes

• Boxes must be lockable, weather-resistant, and professionally installed

Illustrative Example (Non-Binding)

The image below is provided as an example of the intended configuration and is for

illustrative purposes only.

5. New Vehicle Requirements (Option A)

• Factory new vehicle, current or most recent model year

• Provide MSRP documentation

• Full manufacturer warranty

• Factory auxiliary/upfitter switches (minimum four)

6. Used Vehicle Requirements (Option B)

• Model year 2019 or newer

• Odometer reading not to exceed 50,000 miles

• Clean title with no salvage, flood, or rebuilt history

• Mechanical inspection report and vehicle history report required

• City may require an in-person test drive prior to award

• Used Vehicle truck boxes must not leak and shall be watertight.

7. Submittal Requirements

Bidders shall submit the following:

• MSRP Documentation - New

• Completed pricing proposal

• Specification sheet

• Photo or rendering of proposed vehicle

• Rack manufacturer identification

• Inspection and history reports for used vehicles

Vendor Compliance Checklist (Minimum Requirements)

Vendors must complete this checklist and submit it with their bid.

Requirement

Pricing proposal included

Specification sheet included

Photo or rendering included

350 / 3500 chassis or better

Standard cab (Only)

Gasoline engine (Only)

Dually rear wheels

12-foot flatbed

16-foot rack installed

Rack manufacturer

identified

Two 8-foot boxes

Two 5-foot boxes

Used boxes verified non-

leaking (if applicable)

Test drive available for used

vehicle

Complies (Yes/No)

Comments

8. Evaluation and Award

Bids will be evaluated based on specification compliance; total purchase cost; vehicle

condition and mileage (used option); warranty coverage; delivery timeline; and vendor

responsiveness. Awards may be made by option, by vehicle, or by any combination deemed

in the best interest of the City of Burlington. Failure to submit required documentation,

including specification sheets and photographs, may result in the bid being deemed non-

responsive. Bids that fail to include all required costs, including taxes, fees, and delivery to

Burlington, WA, may be rejected. The City reserves the right to waive any bid irregularities

when it is determined to be in the City’s best interest.

9. Delivery and Acceptance

Vehicles must be delivered fully assembled, cleaned, and ready for service. Delivery shall be

FOB Destination – City of Burlington, 951 S. Section Street, Burlington, Washington 98233.

Final acceptance is subject to inspection and verification of compliance with all

requirements of this RFB, including rack systems, truck box condition, and conformity with

submitted photographs. Any deficiencies identified during inspection shall be corrected at

no additional cost to the City prior to final acceptance.

10. Terms and Conditions

Payment shall be made upon delivery and final acceptance. Title and registration shall be

provided at the time of delivery. All vehicles and equipment must comply with applicable

federal, state, and local laws and regulations. No substitutions or material changes shall be

permitted without prior written approval from the City of Burlington. The City reserves the

right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, and award in the best interest of the City.

SEE ATTACHED FORMAL BID SHEET

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Title:	350/3500 Gas Engine, Dually Flatbed Work Truck with Rack and Truck Boxes
Category:	Public Works Projects Bidding
Status:	Open