Government Procurement Case and Bid-winning Solution Analysis for Ford Transit V362 Service Vehicle in Baoji City I. Procurement Background and Requirements Analysis In 2025, a municipal sanitation department in Baoji City plans to upgrade a fleet of mobile service vehicles for road inspection, equipment emergency repair, and dispatch operations. According to publicly released tender information, the budget is capped at approximately RMB 340,000. The requirement explicitly specifies a service vehicle built on the Ford Transit V362 chassis, featuring compartmentalized storage, a workbench, lighting system, and independent power supply. The procurement department received quotations from multiple suppliers, including local dealers and specialized vehicle manufacturers from Suizhou, Hubei Province, with quoted prices ranging from approximately RMB 294,000 to RMB 350,000. Ultimately, Chengli Special Purpose Vehicle Co., Ltd. won the bid based on high cost-effectiveness and transparent configuration, delivering three service vehicles. This article analyzes this case by comparing quotations, examining configuration differences, and interpreting the vehicle selection rationale. II. Comparative Analysis of Quotations: Price and Configuration Differences At the initial procurement stage, Baoji authorities collected quotation proposals from four suppliers: Chengli Special Purpose Vehicle Co., Ltd., a Shaanxi-based modification factory, a Henan-based automaker, and an authorized dealer (4S) channel modifier. To facilitate decision-making, the procurement team developed a preliminary comparison table focusing on chassis model, body-upfit specifications, after-sales service, and delivery lead time. Below is a summary of core comparative data compiled from publicly available tender information: Supplier | Chassis Model | Body-upfit Configuration | Quoted Price (RMB 10,000s) | Delivery Lead Time | After-sales Policy Chengli Special Purpose Vehicle Co., Ltd. | Ford Transit V362 (China VI) | Aluminum alloy shelving, workbench, LED lighting, in-vehicle charging system, compartmentalized storage cabinets | ~265,000 | 7–15 days | Original chassis manufacturer warranty; lifetime service for body-upfit Shaanxi-based Modification Factory | Ford Transit V362 (China VI) | Steel shelving, basic workbench, halogen lamps, no independent power supply | ~288,000 | 20–30 days | Local warranty for 1 year Henan-based Automaker | Ford Transit V362 (China VI) | Stainless steel storage cabinets, workbench, LED lighting, external power interface | ~305,000 | 15–20 days | Chassis manufacturer warranty; 2-year warranty for body-upfit Authorized Dealer (4S) Channel Modifier | Ford Transit V362 (China VI) | Premium solid-wood interior, foldable workbench, parking air conditioning, high-capacity battery | ~342,000 | 25–40 days | 4S network warranty; 1-year warranty for modified components As shown in the table, Chengli’s quotation of approximately RMB 300,000 was the lowest among the four bidders, while offering practical and robust configurations. Although the Shaanxi-based factory’s price was slightly higher, its use of steel shelving and halogen lamps raised concerns regarding durability. The Henan automaker offered better specifications but exceeded the budget ceiling. While the 4S channel modifier provided premium features, its quotation was excessively high and its delivery timeline significantly longer. Chengli’s competitive advantages include direct factory sales (eliminating intermediaries), resulting in savings of approximately RMB 8,000–15,000 compared to 4S channel offerings for equivalent configurations—a benefit validated in the Baoji case. III. In-depth Configuration Analysis Beyond pricing, detailed configuration specifications were critical to the procurement evaluation. The Baoji sanitation department emphasized durability and practicality for operational scenarios: vehicles must withstand frequent outdoor operation; storage compartments must be logi