Bid guide
How to bid on a Class 6 truck for the City of Grand Rapids
What the City is buying
The City of Grand Rapids is requesting bids to purchase and deliver a Class 6 cab-and-chassis truck with a service body and hydraulic crane. The specifications are in the attached solicitation documents.
This is an equipment purchase with delivery, so vendors should review the specifications and confirm they can meet the stated requirements.
Deadline and closing
The bid is due November 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
Submit your response through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the closing time. Allow time to complete the portal submission and confirm it has been received.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity may suit truck dealers, vehicle upfitters, and equipment suppliers able to provide and deliver a Class 6 cab-and-chassis truck with a service body and hydraulic crane.
Check the solicitation specifications before deciding whether the required truck and equipment fit your products and capabilities.
How to access and respond
Open the solicitation on BidNet Direct using the “View original source” option. The title and dates are public; a free BidNet Direct vendor account is needed to view the full notice, documents, and addenda.
Review the attached documents and any addenda, then submit your response through BidNet Direct or as the notice directs before the deadline.
Prepare a complete, competitive bid
Use the specifications as a checklist. Make it easy for the City to compare your offer by clearly identifying the truck and included service body and hydraulic crane, and by addressing each stated requirement.
Check the full notice for the required submission format and any bid forms. Review addenda before submitting, and verify that your response is complete and uploaded before the closing time.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from City of Grand Rapids; the original posting controls.