RFB - Electric Service Truck; Due 9/16

Location:	Missouri
Posted:	Aug 28, 2026
Due:	Sep 16, 2026
Agency:	City of Salem
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	23 - Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles 39 - Materials Handling Equipment S - Utilities and Training Services
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CITY OF SALEM, MISSOURI

REQUEST FOR BIDS

Title:

Date Issued:

Due Date and Time:

Submit Sealed Bid To:

Electric Service Truck

August 28, 2026

September 16, 2026; 3:00 PM

City of Salem, Missouri

Office of City Clerk

400 N. Iron Street

Salem, MO 65560

INTRODUCTION

The city of Salem is soliciting bids from vendors to purchase a ¾ or Ton Standard Cab Truck with a

Utility Bed.

The lead time must not exceed 4 weeks.

Any questions regarding this request should be addressed to Brandon Schmitt,

Electric@salemmo.com at 1-573-247-2429 or call Steve Paine/Public Works Director at

Publicworks@salemmo.com. Please check our website at

https://www.salemmo.com/city/government/bids/index.php for the latest updates to this packet

prior to submitting your bid.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The City of Salem, Missouri, is in the middle of the Missouri Ozarks. The 2021 US Census, American

Community Survey estimates approximately 4,677 residents. The City of Salem, Missouri, is a

fourth-class city and operates under a Mayor/Board of Aldermen/City Administrator form of

government, providing a wide variety of public services, including police, parks and recreation, a

municipal airport, street maintenance, electric, water and wastewater treatment services.

SPECIFICATIONS

*(1) ton or ¾ Ton, Crew Cab truck w/Utility Bed

• All brands considered (Immediate availability will be key)

• New

• Standard Cab or Crew Cab

• 3/4 ton or Ton

• Gas V8

• Flashing LED package on truck cab

• Must have Utility Bed:

• Standard Shelving Package

• Slammable tailgate with center release

• Ladder rack (preferred, but optional)

• Automotive style rivet-less rotary latches

• Automotive grade door seals

• White in color paint with corrosion protection

• LED surface mount lights with rear strobe lights

• Factory supplied back up camera

• Body fully undercoated

• Heavy duty rear bumper with 16k hitch with 2 inch receiver and 7 way flat plug

• Rhino lined (or similar lining) in bed and on tailgate (preferred, but optional)

• White in color

• Condition: New

• Warranty: 5 Year or Manufacturer Warranty

All vendors who are interested in submitting a quote for the Construction Crew Cab Truck w/Utility

Bed are required to provide the following information:

• Warranty available

• Bid/Quote for the ¾ or Ton Crew Cab Truck with Utility Bed

The City reserves the right to reject any or all quotes submitted, waive any informalities or

irregularities in the quotes received, and to accept any quote which, in the opinion of the City, is in

the best interest of the City.

SCHEDULE

Every effort will be made to adhere to the following schedule regarding this proposal, although it

may be altered at the City’s convenience.

Release of advertisements of RFB

Deadline for questions

Proposal submission deadline

Bid Opening @ City Hall

202 N. Washington St., Salem, MO 65560

Final Selection & Board Approval

August 28, 2026

September 7, 2026

September 16, 2026 @ 3 PM

September 16, 2026 @ 3:15 PM

September 22, 2026

BID SUBMISSION AND AWARD

Submission

All proposals must be received by the City Clerk, City of Salem, Missouri, 400 N Iron Street, Salem,

Missouri 65560 prior to 3:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, on September 16, 2026.

Bid opening will be at 3:15 pm on September 16, 2026at the City Hall Council Chambers, 202 N.

Washington St., Salem, MO. NOTE** Two different addresses for submittal and bid opening.

• Bids shall be submitted on the forms provided and must be manually signed by the

individual authorized to legally bind the company. Additional documentation may be

submitted with the Bid form.

• Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope that is clearly marked “Electric Service Truck

Bid” on the outside of the mailing envelope.

• Bids received after the opening date and time will be rejected.

• FAXED/EMAILED BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Cost of Proposal:

1. Provide the price that your company will charge the City for providing services as outlined

in the Specifications.

2. Any additional fees or costs for the services identified in this RFB that are not included in

the fees presented.

Award and Selection

Each proposal will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. Proposals shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Proposals shall not be

accepted from, nor contracts awarded, to a contractor who is in default on the payment of

taxes, license, or other monies due the city. All bids received that are submitted by

individuals or businesses with their principal place of business located in Dent County,

Missouri, shall be multiplied by a preference factor of .95 awarding the contract for goods or

services.

2. The actual bid amount multiplied by the appropriate preference factors shall be termed the

adjusted local bid amount. The adjusted local bid amount shall be used in lieu of the actual

bid amount in comparing competitive bids.

3. In determining “lowest responsible bidder,” in addition to price, the following shall be

considered:

a. The ability, capacity, and skill of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the

service required;

b. Whether the bidder can perform the contract or provide the service promptly, or

within the time specified, without delay or interference;

c. The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of the

bidder;

d. The quality of performance of previous contracts or services;

e. The previous and existing compliance by the bidder with laws and ordinances

relating to the contract or service;

f. The sufficiency of the financial resources and ability of the bidder to perform the

contract or provide the service;

g. The quality, availability and adaptability of the supplies, or contractual services to

the particular use required;

h. The ability of the bidder to provide future maintenance and service for the use of the

subject of the contract;

i. The number and scope of conditions attached to the bid.

4. The City reserves the right to award all or portions of the project to the company whose

proposal best meets the goals of the request dependent upon funding availability.

The City reserves the right to reject all bids. It is the intent and purpose of the City that this RFB

provide fair and equal opportunity for each bidder to submit competitive bids. It is the bidder’s

responsibility to furnish as much detail as possible. All proposals shall be accepted or rejected by

the City of Salem, Missouri, Board of Aldermen.

Upon Bid Award, the successful company must obtain a City Business or Contractor License prior to

beginning work. Contact the City Clerk’s office at 573-729-5211 for details.

CITY OF SALEM

VENDOR AND BID LIST INFORMATION

Date: ___________________________________________

Company Name:_______________________________________________________________

Address : _____________________________________________________________________

City:__________________________ S tate:___________________ Z ip Code:______________

CONTACT PERSON FOR BID:

Printed Name __________________________________________________________ _______

Email ____________________________________ Phone ( ) ________________________

Signature of

Owner/Representative__________________________________________________________

(Signature)

(Print Name)

Please attach detailed manufacturer’s specifications with the

information listed in the bid specifications.

minimum required

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