In 2025, a municipal sanitation department procured a batch of Ford New Generation V348 service vehicles to meet growing demands for on-site inspections and emergency services. This marked the department’s first large-scale vehicle procurement since its establishment—making the initial vehicle selection process highly deliberative and cautious. Based on this procurement case, this article provides a detailed, step-by-step analysis—from needs assessment to delivery and commissioning—and highlights Chengli Special Purpose Vehicle Co., Ltd.’s involvement, offering a real-world, objective reference for government procurement. I. Procurement Background: The New Department’s First Challenge The municipal sanitation department was established at the end of 2024, primarily responsible for road cleaning, garbage collection, and emergency services within its jurisdiction. Initially equipped with only a few aging panel vans, the department could not meet rapid-response requirements. In early 2025, its procurement budget was approved, with plans to acquire 3–5 service vehicles, capped at approximately RMB 342,000–514,000 (in line with local government procurement conventions). Following preliminary research, the Ford New Generation V348 emerged as the top candidate due to its high reliability, spacious interior, and strong adaptability for customization. II. Vehicle Selection Process: Rigorous Consideration from Scratch As this was the department’s first procurement, internal expertise in special-purpose vehicles was limited. It initially contacted multiple suppliers via public channels—including Chengli Special Purpose Vehicle Co., Ltd. Chengli Sales Manager Zhang Yue (Tel: +86 ) proactively provided comprehensive technical consultation and invited department representatives for an on-site factory visit in Suizhou. During the selection phase, the Chengli team addressed the following key questions: Chassis Selection: The Ford New Generation V348 chassis meets China VI emission standards, complying with the latest environmental regulations; Customization Requirements: The vehicle needed cargo compartment partitioning, a power supply system, storage cabinets, and warning lights; Announcement Compliance: The CLW5040XGCJ6 model offered by Chengli (referencing parameters published in the MIIT Announcement) holds full official certification, enabling nationwide registration and annual inspection; Budget Alignment: Unit price of approximately RMB 90,000–120,000 (per publicly tendered data) fully fits within the allocated budget. III. Chengli’s End-to-End Consultation and Customized Solutions Chengli went beyond simple quotation by delivering a detailed ‘one-vehicle-one-solution’ service. Tailored specifically to municipal sanitation needs, the proposed configuration included: White body paint with reflective decals to enhance nighttime visibility and safety; Internally customized aluminum alloy storage racks for organized tool storage; An independent 220V power system supporting on-site office operations and device charging; A 360-degree rotating warning light and loudspeaker system, optimized for emergency command scenarios. Additionally, Chengli committed to nationwide OEM chassis warranty coverage and lifetime after-sales support for the upfit components, with spare parts shipped directly within 24 hours. This assurance proved especially critical for regions distant from the factory—the department head remarked: “The after-sales guarantee gives us great peace of mind.” IV. Delivery and Trial Operation: Customer Feedback and Performance After a production cycle of approximately two months (standard models typically deliver within 7–15 days; custom configurations require additional time), the first batch of three Ford New Generation V348 service vehicles was delivered to Yancheng in June 2025. The department conducted a one-month trial operation covering three core scenarios: routine inspections, emergency repairs, and material tran