What the county is buying
by RFPFinder from the notice; the solicitation governsKenton County seeks proposals to purchase and install two animal control boxes (Jackson Creek Model CM17L or equivalent) on 2026 Chevy Silverado 3500HD trucks for the Public Works Department. Proposals are evaluated on a best-value basis with award to the vendor offering the best combination of price, quality, durability, and operational features.
Scope
- Purchase and install two animal control boxes on Chevy Silverado 3500HD trucks
- All-aluminum construction with ventilation, ergonomic latches, and sanitizable design
How to get the bid documents
- Open the notice on Kentucky Finance & Administration Cabinet - eMARS Vendor Self Service (VSS)
- Read the notice; the source lists no attachments
- Submit before 1:00 PM ET on Oct 30
To submit, you need a free account at Kentucky Finance & Administration Cabinet - eMARS Vendor Self Service (VSS).
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- Place of performance
- Kentucky
- Buyer type
- County
- Notice type
- RFP
- Solicitation no.
- 27-11
- Category
- Supplies & Equipment · beta
- NAICS
- NAICS 3362
- Size standard
- 500 employees SBA table, NAICS 332312
- Quantity
- 2 each from notice
- Delivery location
- 420 Independence Station Road, Independence, Kentucky from notice
- Approved sources
- Jackson Creek (Model CM17L) from notice
- Local presence
- Not required
- Amendments
- None since Oct 16
- Contact
- Tom Hurtt · Fleet Services Supervisor
- Office
- Public Works
- Phone
- (859) 392-1930
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Animal Control Truck Upfits
Released: October 16, 2026 12:00 AM EDT Questions due (Question Submission Deadline): October 26, 2026 9:00 AM EDT Answers posted by: October 28, 2026 2:00 PM EDT Responses due (Bid Opening Date): October 30, 2026 1:00 PM EDT
The Kenton County Fiscal Court (County) is requesting proposals for the purchase and installation of two
- 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
- 2026 Chevy Silverado 3500HD (CK30943) trucks.
The trucks
- 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.
NAICS codes: 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing; 332322 Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing; 3362 Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing; 336211 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing; 336212 Truck Trailer Manufacturing; 336390 Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing; 339999 All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing; 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
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