How to bid on dump truck upfits for the County of El Dorado

What the County is buying

The County of El Dorado’s Procurement and Contracts Division is seeking an upfit of two 2026 Freightliner 114SD chassis into fully functional dump trucks. The trucks must support a front-mounted low and a slip-in sander in the dump bed.

This equipment bid may suit vendors that provide truck upfits and related equipment. The listing identifies the solicitation as 2026-0156.

Deadline and submission

Bids are due November 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity is relevant to firms that upfit truck chassis into dump trucks and can address the stated front-mounted low and dump-bed slip-in sander ability. Review the solicitation documents for the full requirements before deciding whether to bid.

How to access and respond

Open the County’s PlanetBids listing for solicitation 2026-0156. The scope, dates and document list are public; PlanetBids may ask you to complete a human-verification check before the page loads.

To download documents, receive addenda and submit electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the County of El Dorado. Submit your bid through the portal before the stated deadline.

Prepare a complete, responsive bid

Read the bid documents closely and check the listing for addenda before submitting. Confirm that your response addresses the requirements for both chassis and the specified dump-truck and sander capabilities.

Allow time to complete portal registration and electronic submission. Review your response for completeness and confirm that the portal shows your bid was submitted before the deadline.