Case Study and Bid-winning Solution Analysis: Qingdao Municipal Government Procurement of Dongfeng Double-Cab Blue-Plate Sewer Cleaning Trucks (3 m³) In Q3 2025, a municipal sanitation department in Qingdao City procured six Dongfeng double-cab blue-plate sewer cleaning trucks via public tender to meet sewer cleaning requirements for aging urban pipeline networks. According to publicly available tender information, the project budget was controlled at approximately RMB 1.7 million (per official tender documents), with final delivery completed at a unit price of ~RMB 268,000 (per local procurement practice). Chengli Special Purpose Vehicle Co., Ltd. supplied the complete vehicles and provided comprehensive after-sales service. Based on publicly disclosed information, this article details the procurement background, vehicle selection rationale, highlights of the winning bid solution, and references for similar projects. I. Project Basic Information | Project Parameter | Details | |---------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Procuring Entity | A municipal sanitation department in Qingdao City | | Vehicle Model Procured | Dongfeng double-cab blue-plate sewer cleaning truck (3 m³ capacity) | | Quantity Procured | 6 units | | Budget Amount | ~RMB 1.7 million (per publicly disclosed tender information) | | Winning Unit Price | ~RMB 268,000/unit (per local procurement practice) | | Chassis Brand | Dongfeng | | Emission Standard | China VI | | Vehicle Brand | Chengliwei (Chengli Special Purpose Vehicle Co., Ltd.) | | Delivery Lead Time | 15 working days from contract signing | II. Analysis of Chengli’s Winning Bid Reasons According to publicly announced bid award notices, Chengli Special Purpose Vehicle secured this procurement primarily due to the following factors: • Comprehensive Official Announcements — Nationwide Registration Eligibility: This model carries complete MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) announcements (e.g., CLW5040TQZD6), fully compliant with Qingdao’s blue-plate registration requirements, C-class driver’s license operation, no traffic restrictions, and standard annual inspection/operation eligibility—eliminating risks of non-registration faced by other brands due to incomplete or non-compliant announcements. • Factory-Direct Sales — Significant Cost Advantage: As the original equipment manufacturer, Chengli participated directly in bidding without intermediary markups. Per knowledge base data, compared to procurement through 4S dealerships with identical configurations, savings of ~RMB 8,000–15,000 per unit are achievable—totaling ~RMB 50,000–90,000 across six units—a compelling value proposition for budget-constrained municipal authorities. • Lifetime Upperset Service Commitment: Chengli offers nationwide Dongfeng chassis warranty coverage plus lifetime service support for the upperset (specialized bodywork). Given the high-intensity operational demands of sewer cleaning trucks, robust after-sales assurance is a top priority for buyers. Chengli guarantees 24-hour direct shipment of spare parts, significantly reducing equipment downtime risk. • Localized Service Capability: Chengli maintains authorized service centers across Shandong Province and collaborates closely with local Qingdao repair stations to ensure rapid response to fault reports. Customer feedback: Following initial delivery, Chengli’s after-sales technicians conducted on-site training for one week, ensuring operators mastered all