Detention Center Utility Body Truck

The Kenton County Fiscal Court (County) is requesting proposals for a 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 (CK30943) 4WD Crew Cab 172" wheel base, (56"CA) truck with a utility body. Submitted bids are for the purchase of the truck, utility body and additional items, as well as the installation and delivery of the completed vehicle. Vehicle, body and other components shall meet or exceed all requirements contained in the Detailed Vehicle Specifications.

The Kenton County Fiscal Court is seeking sealed proposals for the purchase of Detention Center Utility Body Truck for the Kenton County Public Works, located at 420 Independence Station Rd, Independence, Kentucky 41051.

Submitted bids are for the purchase and delivery of; one (1) new 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Summit White (CK30943) 4WD Crew Cab 172" wheel base, (56"CA) truck with a utility body.

The truck, utility body (service body) and other required items described by this bid, will be furnished, installed and delivered as specified herein.

Truck/Equipment Installation Standards and Requirements

• Vehicle: One (1) new 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Summit White in color, with (1WT) Work Truck trim package (CK30943) 4WD SRW Crew Cab 172" wheel base, (56"CA) truck. Truck should have factory upfitter switch kit (9L7) installed. Factory Brake Controller is required. (Truck to be complete with a utility body)
• Utility Body: Furnish and install Reading 98ASW SL service body (or similar) furnished with center recessed (pooched, for easier access to hitch) step bumper (white) recessed combination lights in rear, and powder coated white throughout. Apply spray on liner in cargo area, top of compartments and bumper. Install LED strip lighting in each compartment switched in cab via factory upfitter switch.
• Spare tire: A factory spare tire should be provided and if possible mounted under utility body.
• Back up alarm: Factory or aftermarket 97 decibel back up alarm should be installed and operate as intended.
• Back up camera: Rear factory back up camera must be installed on the back of the utility body to operate as intended, per Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
• Hitch: Furnish and Install receiver hitch Class V.
• Trailer Plug: Furnish and Install 7 way trailer plug RV type.
• Roof Light: Furnish and install Federal Signal Allegiant amber strobe/warning lightbar (ALGT21D-AMBRF or similar) roof mounted. Roof light to be wired and controlled by vehicle factory upfitter switches.
• Front/Rear Strobes: Furnish and install four (4) Federal Micropulse Ultra (MPS62U-AW or similar) LED amber/white strobes. Two installed in front grill area and two rear of body for total of four. Front and rear strobes to be wired and controlled by vehicle factory upfitter switches.

Delivery

The selected bidder is responsible for the delivery of the completed vehicle. The vehicle should be delivered complete, per the specifications contained in this bid and ready for service. All installed equipment and completed vehicle shall be delivered F.O.B. Destination, Ready for Service.

Bidder must provide a one (1) year warranty for installation work performed during the installation process.

Submission

Bids must be submitted through the County's eProcurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/kentoncounty/projects/317506 and received no later than **1:00 pm on Tuesday, November 17, 2026**. Without exception, responses will not be accepted after the submission deadline regardless of any technical difficulties such as poor internet connections.

Award

It is the intent of Kenton County to award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder/offeror meeting specifications. Proposals will be evaluated based on cost, vendor qualifications, and completeness of proposal.

Insurance

Certificates of Insurance (COIs) shall be provided ten (10) days prior to contract execution. Liability Insurance in the amount of **$1,000,000.00** must be maintained throughout the life of the contract. Workers' Compensation and Automobile Liability coverage are also required (Minimum Limit: $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident).

Required

A Kenton County Occupational License is required to do any work in the County. Proposals that include pricing information in the Technical Response without Cost may be disqualified.