Electric Utility Truck Body Upfits

The City of Ames is seeking two utility-body upfits for electric distribution maintenance trucks, including installation of specified bodies, liftgates, storage, lighting, and related equipment.

City of Ames > Fleet Services Department


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2027-052
Nov 19, 2026 08:00 PM
Nov 05, 2026 02:32 PM
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Contact
quinn.eggink@cityofames.org
+15152395128
515 Clark Avenue, Ames, IA, USA
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Description

The City is soliciting bids for two utility-body upfits for electric distribution maintenance trucks. The scope includes furnishing and installing 108-inch fiberglass utility bodies and extensive specified equipment, including liftgates, ladder racks, storage compartments and baskets, lighting, an inverter and batteries, running boards, wiring, and other truck accessories. The chassis themselves are not part of this bid; the City will provide the chassis for upfitting. The bidder must complete the provided specifications and bid form, identify any deviations and proposed subcontractor work, and provide manufacturer specifications or supporting data for the materials offered. The work also includes a pre-build meeting, a pre-delivery inspection at the upfitter’s shop, delivery to the City’s Fleet Services facility, and a minimum 12-month warranty on materials and workmanship.

Classification Codes
NAICS336211Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
PSC2510Vehicular Cab, Body, and Frame Structural Components
Smart Codes
utility truck body upfitstruck liftgate installationtruck accessory installation
Specifications
Supply & Service
Yes
Timeline
Nov 5, 2026-Bid issue date
Nov 19, 2026 08:00 PM-Questions deadline
Nov 19, 2026 08:00 PM-Bid submission deadline
Location
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