Sedgwick County, Kansas issued a competitive Request for Bid (RFB #21‑0076) for a single ½‑ton crew‑cab, four‑wheel‑drive Ford F‑150 (2022 model) with a short bed to be used by the county’s Public Works/Fleet department. The solicitation specified detailed vehicle specifications, required insurance coverage, and delivery to a county address in Wichita. After the bid opening on 26 Oct 2021, the low‑bid vendor, Rusty Eck Ford, Inc., was recommended and later approved on 19 Nov 2021 at a contract price of $39,197. The contract is a fixed‑price, single‑award purchase with a 30‑day termination clause but no defined term or renewal language.
• Vehicle: 2022 Ford F‑150, ½‑ton crew‑cab, 4WD, short bed, white exterior, gray/blue interior.
• Scope: Includes parts, service, and operator manuals; delivery FOB to 1021 Stillwell, Wichita, KS.
• Procurement: Open competition, lowest responsive bid award; insurance requirements A‑VIII rating, $500k CGC, $2M auto liability, etc.