Nanchong Government Procurement Case of Ford Transit V362 Service Vehicles: A Manager’s Perspective from Selection to Deployment — In municipal sanitation, road inspection, and emergency response sectors, service vehicles serve as fundamental equipment; procurement decisions directly impact daily operational efficiency. A municipal sanitation department in Nanchong recently completed the procurement of a batch of Ford Transit V362 service vehicles, with a total budget of approximately RMB 2.041 million, delivering 15 units at an average unit price of around RMB 120,000 (per publicly disclosed tender information). This article analyzes the vehicle selection rationale, dispatch flexibility, fuel consumption monitoring data, and comprehensive management costs from the perspective of the fleet management director, while also interpreting the core advantages of the winning bid proposal. Case Background: Why Choose the Ford Transit V362? Previously, the unit’s fleet primarily consisted of medium-sized passenger buses and pickup trucks, which suffered from high fuel consumption, substantial maintenance costs, and low space utilization efficiency. In this procurement round, after comprehensive comparative evaluation, the Ford Transit V362 was ultimately selected as the primary vehicle model. Key selection criteria included: Space Adaptability: The long-wheelbase V362 offers an internal cargo volume of approximately 8.5 m³, enabling flexible customization for applications such as road inspection, material transportation, or emergency command—meeting diverse operational requirements. Chassis Reliability: Built on the proven Ford Transit chassis, it is equipped with a 2.0T diesel engine paired with a 6-speed manual transmission, compliant with China VI emission standards. According to technical parameters published for similar models (e.g., CLW5070GSSD6), its fuel consumption under full-load conditions is approximately 8.5 L/100 km—consistent with real-world test data. Regulatory Compliance: The V362 service vehicle supplied by Chengli Special Purpose Vehicle Co., Ltd. has been officially listed in the MIIT Announcement (model reference: CLW5040XXHCD6), enabling nationwide registration, annual inspection, and commercial operation. Manager’s Perspective: Feedback from the Fleet Management Director Mr. Wang, Director of Fleet Management at the unit, stated: “Since delivery of these vehicles, the most notable improvement has been significantly enhanced dispatch flexibility. Previously, urgent inspection tasks required ad-hoc allocation of pickup trucks or panel vans; now, thanks to the standard foldable seating and configurable cargo compartment partitions on the V362, switching between inspection mode and material transport mode takes only five minutes—greatly reducing response time.” He further noted that, regarding fuel consumption monitoring, each vehicle is equipped with an OBD onboard diagnostic system capable of transmitting real-time data to the central management platform. Based on operational records from the first three months, the average daily mileage is approximately 150 km, with a verified average fuel consumption of 8.2 L/100 km—representing a ~12% reduction compared to the previous fleet (which averaged 9.3 L/100 km). At a diesel price of RMB 7.5 per liter, each vehicle saves approximately RMB 3,000 annually in fuel costs. Dispatch Flexibility: Efficiency Gains Enabled by Multi-Function Capability The core advantage of the V362 service vehicle lies in its modular customization capability. Chengli Special Purpose Vehicle Co., Ltd. performed the upfitting for this batch, including: • Removable shelving systems supporting storage of cleaning tools, warning signs, and emergency supplies; • Rear cargo compartment lighting systems meeting nighttime operational requirements; • Onboard communication equipment interfaces, pre-wired for two-way radios and GPS tracking systems. In actual deployment, the 15 vehicles are divided i