Government procurement case of Ford New Generation V348 service vehicles in Nanjing: In-depth analysis of chassis selection and winning bid proposal. Against the backdrop of accelerating urbanization, municipal sanitation departments increasingly demand highly mobile and versatile service vehicles. A municipal sanitation department in Nanjing (hereinafter referred to as the 'procuring entity') recently completed the procurement of a batch of multi-purpose service vehicles, ultimately selecting five Ford New Generation V348 service vehicles delivered by Chengli Special Purpose Vehicle Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as 'Chengli'). This article provides an in-depth analysis of the procurement logic and winning bid proposal from perspectives including chassis selection, load capacity and off-road capability, and maintenance convenience, offering reference for similar procurement projects. I. Case Background and Procurement Requirements The procuring entity—a municipal sanitation department in Nanjing—aimed to enhance frontline operational efficiency and planned to procure a batch of multi-purpose service vehicles primarily for road inspection, emergency response, and small-scale material transportation. The procuring entity specified the following core requirements: - Chassis payload capacity ≥ 2.5 tons, suitable for mounting specialized equipment (e.g., monitoring instruments, storage cabinets); - Moderate wheelbase and excellent maneuverability, enabling operation on narrow urban streets and unpaved rural roads; - Convenient maintenance and readily available spare parts, minimizing long-term operational and maintenance costs; - Full compliance with official vehicle type approvals, enabling normal registration and annual inspections. Following a public tender process, Chengli secured the contract and delivered five Ford New Generation V348 service vehicles at a total price of approximately RMB 1.98 million (based on publicly disclosed tender information), i.e., about RMB 396,000 per unit, covering chassis modification, body-upfitting configurations, and after-sales service. II. Chassis Selection Comparison: Differences Among Dongfeng, Sinotruk, Foton, and FAW Chassis Chassis selection is central to service vehicle procurement, directly influencing vehicle performance and service life. As a specialized vehicle manufacturer, Chengli offers multiple chassis options. Below is a comparative analysis of the four chassis types closely evaluated by the procuring entity: Comparison Dimension | Dongfeng Chassis (e.g., EQ1070 Series) | Sinotruk Chassis (e.g., ZZ1047 Series) | Foton Chassis (e.g., BJ1045 Series) | FAW Chassis (e.g., CA1040 Series) ---|---|---|---|--- Load Capacity | 2.5–3 tons; suitable for light-to-medium-duty upfitting | 3–4 tons; high load capacity, ideal for heavy-duty applications | 2–2.5 tons; cost-effective option | 2.5–3.5 tons; balanced performance Wheelbase Range | 2,800–3,360 mm | 2,700–3,300 mm | 2,600–3,000 mm | 2,800–3,400 mm Off-Road Capability (Minimum Ground Clearance) | ≥ 180 mm; suitable for urban and suburban environments | ≥ 200 mm; strong off-road capability | ≥ 160 mm; optimized for paved roads | ≥ 190 mm; adaptable to moderately complex road conditions Maintenance Convenience | Nation-wide warranty, readily available parts, dense service network | Extensive Sinotruk service stations; however, parts costs are slightly higher | Comprehensive Foton service coverage across urban and rural areas; economical parts | Fewer FAW service stations, but stable parts supply Typical Application Scenarios | Urban sanitation, emergency services | Heavy-duty upfitting, field operations | Light-duty services, short-haul transport | Medium- to long-haul, mixed road conditions Note: Above parameters are based on Chengli’s product database and MIIT vehicle type announcements (e.g., model CLW5070GSSD6), provided for procurement reference only. The procuring entity ultimately selected the Dongfeng chassis (EQ1070