Invitation to Bid - Finney County Department Vehicles

Finney County invites companies to submit bids for the purchase of one or more vehicles to meet the needs of various County departments.

The Finney County Public Works Department is requesting sealed bids for the purchase of a pickup truck for our Right-of-Way Division. The Finney County Planning & Development Department is requesting sealed bids for a mid-sized SUV or Crossover vehicle. The Finney County Appraiser's Office is requesting sealed bids for a small to mid-sized SUV or Crossover vehicle.

Public Works

• One 2026 or newer, 4-wheel-drive Reg Cab pickup truck
• GVWR 8,500 pounds or more with heavy-duty suspension
• 8-foot full-width bed
• 6.2L V8 Gas Minimum
• White
• Automatic Transmission
• 3.73 E-Locking Rear Axle
• Accessory switches
• Trailer brake controls
• Cruise control
• Power windows and locks
• LT 245 BSW at 17
• Cab step
• Snowplow prep
• 410 Amp alternator
• Dual battery
• Mud flaps
• 120/400W outlet

Planning & Development

• One 2026 or newer, mid-sized SUV or crossover vehicle
• Minimum 2.0 Liter Turbocharged Engine
• 4-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive
• Minimum 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
• Cruise Control
• Air Conditioning
• 3rd Row Seating
• Solid Color

Appraiser

• 2026 or Newer
• Small to Mid-sized SUV or Crossover
• Minimum 1.5 Liter Turbocharged Engine
• 4-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive
• Minimum 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
• Cruise Control
• Air Conditioning
• White

Please include tax-exemption and delivery fees in your submittal.

All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Finney County Public Works Office, located at 101 West Maple Street, Garden City, KS 67846. The envelope must be clearly marked with the name of the County department for which the bid is being submitted.

Sealed bids must be plainly marked "Public Works Vehicle Bid", "P&D Vehicle Bid" or "Appraiser Vehicle Bid". Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on **Monday, November 9, 2026**: Public Works at **9:00 a.m.**, Planning & Development at **10:00 a.m.**, and Appraiser at **1:00 p.m.**

Following staff review, the Finney County Board of Commissioners will determine which bid is awarded.

No bidder may withdraw bids for at least 30 days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, and accept the bid deemed to be in the County's best interest.

Other contacts: Mackenzie Phillips, Planning & Development, (620)272-3564, ficoplanning@finneycountyks.gov; Leigh Routh, Appraiser, (620)272-3609, lrouth@finneycountyks.gov.