In a 2025 service vehicle procurement project for a municipal sanitation department in Xinxiang City, budget control was strict and requirements were clearly defined: a batch of blue-plate service vehicles was needed for daily inspection, emergency repair, and material transportation. The project attracted bids from multiple brands, including Foton Fengjing, Dongfeng Light-Duty Vehicles, and Chengli Special Purpose Vehicles. After multiple rounds of evaluation, Chengli Special Purpose Vehicles won the bid—leveraging its cost-effectiveness, low-operating-cost blue-plate configuration, and flexible payment terms—and delivered 12 service vehicles. Below is an in-depth analysis of this case, illustrating the entire process from budgeting to contract award. I. Analysis of Key Bidding Brands and Models The service vehicles required for this procurement project had to meet the following core specifications: blue-plate registration (drivable with a Class C1 driver’s license), diesel powertrain, payload capacity ≥1.5 tons, cargo box length ≥3 meters, and rapid after-sales service response. Brands participating in the bidding included: • Foton Fengjing G7 Service Vehicle: Equipped with a Foton 2.0T diesel engine; blue-plate compliant; fully equipped as standard. • Dongfeng Yufeng V9 Service Vehicle: Part of Dongfeng’s light-duty vehicle series; mature chassis platform; spacious interior. • Chengli CLW5040XXH Service Vehicle: A customized model by Chengli Special Purpose Vehicles, built on a Dongfeng chassis with highly adaptable upper-body configurations. • JAC Xingrui Service Vehicle: A JAC-branded vehicle renowned for durability. According to local procurement practices, the total budget was capped at approximately RMB 311,000 (unit price ~RMB 70,000), with 4–5 units required. Quotations and configurations varied significantly across brands; a detailed comparison follows. II. Comparative Analysis of Strengths and Weaknesses (Based on Public Tender Information) | Brand/Model | Unit Price (Reference from Public Tender) | Chassis & Engine | Blue-Plate Compliance | After-Sales Service | Key Advantages | Key Disadvantages | |-------------|------------------------------------------|------------------|------------------------|----------------------|----------------|--------------------| | Foton Fengjing G7 | ~RMB 72,000/unit | Foton 2.0T diesel, China VI compliant | Blue-plate; Class C1 drivable | Nationwide warranty; parts delivery takes 3–5 days | High brand recognition; strong residual value | Slightly over budget; limited customization capability for upper-body configurations | | Dongfeng Yufeng V9 | ~RMB 68,000/unit | Dongfeng 2.3T diesel, China VI compliant | Blue-plate; Class C1 drivable | Dongfeng chassis warranty; limited local service points in Suizhou | Mature chassis; low maintenance cost | Smaller cargo box dimensions; no installment payment option | | Chengli CLW5040XXH | ~RMB 65,000/unit | Dongfeng chassis (e.g., official model CLW5040XXH), China VI compliant | Fully compliant blue-plate; Class C1 drivable; complete official certification | Dongfeng chassis warranty + lifetime service for Chengli upper-body | Highest cost-effectiveness (saves ~RMB 8,000 per unit vs. comparable specs); flexible installment plans | Lower brand recognition specifically in the service vehicle segment | | JAC Xingrui | ~RMB 75,000/unit | JAC 2.0T diesel, China VI compliant | Blue-plate; Class C1 drivable | Limited JAC service network coverage | Excellent durability | Highest quoted price; longer lead time (~20 days) | As shown above, Chengli Special Purpose Vehicles offered the lowest unit price and provided installment payment and trade-in options (contact Sales Manager Zhang Yue at for details), making it especially attractive under tight budget constraints. III. Why Chengli Ultimately Won the Bid? 1. Budget Control and Cost-Effectiveness Advantage The project’s total budget was capped at approximately RMB 311,000 (unit price ~RM