Invitation to Bid - Ford F550 Mechanics Truck with Crane Body Procurement

The City and Borough of Wrangell is seeking a single new Ford F‑550 service/ mechanics truck equipped with a Knapheide crane body and associated accessories. The vendor must be an authorized Ford dealer (or provide a manufacturer‑backed service guarantee within 200 mi of Wrangell) and deliver the fully stocked vehicle FOB the Port of Wrangell within 120 days of the purchase order. The bid must be sealed, tax‑exclusive, and submitted by the revised deadline of July 19 2017 2:00 p.m. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and compliant bid, with a 60‑day price‑firmness period. • Scope: One Ford F‑550 chassis with Knapheide crane body, full dealer prep, warranty, and required documentation. • Vendor qualifications: Authorized Ford dealer servicing Wrangell, AK or equivalent service guarantee; ability to meet 120‑day delivery window; provide new, unused equipment. • Financials: No budget ceiling disclosed; bids will be evaluated on total price (tax‑exclusive) with an estimated contract value around $5.8 million.