Animal Control Truck Upfits

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County of Kenton - Public Works has issued request for bids, solicitation 27-11.

The Kenton County Fiscal Court (County) is requesting proposals for the purchase and installation of two (2) JACKSON CREEK MODEL CM17L or approved equivalent animal control boxes for the Kenton County Public Works Department, 420 Independence Station Road, Independence, Kentucky. The animal control box supplied, as well as all other requested items, must comply with the specifications contained herein and be satisfactory to the Kenton County Fleet Services Supervisor. Submitted bids are for the purchase and installation of the animal control boxes and other related equipment, for two (2) 2026 Chevy Silverado 3500HD (CK30943) trucks. The trucks (2) are being purchased by the County and will have the factory beds removed prior to being supplied to the awarded vendor for upfit. The County will accept offers from interested vendors to retain the factory beds for a credit amount. If the County decides to accept an offer, then the trucks will be supplied complete and it will be the bidders responsibility to remove and keep the factory bed.

The County Animal Services Department provides critical public safety and animal welfare services across our entire jurisdiction. To ensure operational readiness, the County manages a structured vehicle replacement program designed to balance fiscal responsibility with the maintenance of a highly reliable, professional-looking fleet. Our current operational fleet relies on all-aluminum animal control boxes upfitted onto Silverado 3500 trucks. This specific material and configuration are critical to our mission for several reasons: Durability & Longevity: All-aluminum builds withstand the rigorous, daily demands of animal transport and exposure to unpredictable weather elements without structural degradation. Hygiene & Maintenance: Aluminum allows for easy, thorough sanitization, preventing the spread of disease and ensuring a safe environment for both staff and animals. Professional Public Image: The County prioritizes maintaining a clean, modern, and high-quality appearance while operating in the community. To maintain continuity of service and fleet uniformity, the County requires new upfits to match or exceed the build quality, durability, and general aesthetic of our existing assets. A successful proposal will not only meet the basic structural requirements but will also address the unique challenges of animal control operations. We are highly interested in vendors who can deliver: Advanced Climate Comfort: Highly efficient ventilation or climate control integration to ensure animal safety during extreme weather. Ergonomic & Secure Latches: Heavy-duty, easily sanitizable, and escape-proof latching mechanisms that facilitate quick, one-handed operation for officers. Maximize Longevity: Innovative structural framing that eliminates vibration wear and extends the service life of the box to maximize taxpayers' return on investment.

Responses are due October 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT.

Questions must be submitted by October 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT.

Commodity categories: Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing; Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing; Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing; Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing; Truck Trailer Manufacturing; Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing; All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing; Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance.

Contact: Tom Hurtt, Fleet Services Supervisor (tom.hurtt@kentoncounty.org, (859) 392-1930).

The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/kentoncounty/projects/310817. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.

Reproduced from the official notice via OpenGov Procurement - Kentucky. The agency's page is the one that counts.