Introduction: Comprehensive Case Study of Service Vehicle Procurement by a Municipal Sanitation Authority in Zibo In municipal sanitation vehicle procurement, balancing cost control, vehicle model suitability, and post-sales maintenance has long been a core challenge in procurement decision-making. Recently, a municipal sanitation department in Zibo completed a service vehicle procurement project involving delivery and deployment of multiple vehicle models. As the supplier for this project, Chengli Special Purpose Automobile adopted a multi-category winning-bid approach, providing the client with a full-range solution—including Ford New Generation V348 service vehicles, water-sprinkling trucks, and compression garbage trucks. This article analyzes the details and advantages of the procurement plan based on publicly available tender information and real-world implementation. Project Background and Requirements Analysis Due to expansion of its jurisdictional area and retirement of aging vehicles, this municipal sanitation department urgently needed to replenish a batch of functional service vehicles. Core requirements included: (1) daily patrol and emergency response—requiring highly maneuverable service vehicles; (2) road cleaning and dust suppression—requiring water-sprinkling trucks and misting cannon trucks; and (3) waste collection and transportation—requiring compression garbage trucks. The project budget was capped at approximately RMB 3.399 million (per publicly disclosed tender information), with all vehicles required to comply with China VI emission standards and be eligible for local registration and license plate issuance. After multiple rounds of comparative evaluation, Chengli Special Purpose Automobile secured the contract by leveraging its competitive advantages—direct factory sales, complete official vehicle announcements (i.e., compliance certifications), and one-stop supply capability—and delivered a diversified vehicle package comprising two Ford New Generation V348 service vehicles, three blue-plate 5-cubic-meter water-sprinkling trucks, and one 4-cubic-meter compression garbage truck. Client feedback indicated that this procurement model effectively avoided the management overhead associated with fragmented tendering processes, while unified after-sales service provided by Chengli eliminated coordination complexities arising from dealing with multiple suppliers. Detailed Breakdown of Chengli’s Multi-Category Winning-Bid Solution The vehicle models supplied by Chengli in this project covered the entire operational chain—from service vehicles to specialized sanitation equipment. Below are key specifications and pricing analyses for the core models: 1. Ford New Generation V348 Service Vehicle Based on the Ford New Transit V348 chassis, this vehicle is powered by a 2.2L turbo-diesel engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, fully compliant with China VI emission standards. Interior modifications create a multifunctional service space equipped with independent air conditioning, storage cabinets, and an integrated electrical system—ideal for municipal patrols, emergency command operations, and light equipment transport. Per publicly disclosed tender data, the all-inclusive landed price per unit (including taxes and registration fees) ranges from RMB 283,000 to RMB 317,000. 2. Blue-Plate 5-Cubic-Meter Water-Sprinkling Truck Built on a Dongfeng chassis, model CLW5070GSSD6 (per MIIT official announcement parameters), featuring a 5 m³ tank capacity and standard equipment including front spray, rear spray, side spray, and high-pressure cannon functions. According to Chengli’s 2026 pricing structure, the all-inclusive landed price ranges from RMB 111,000 to RMB 130,000. This vehicle is operable with a Class C1 driver’s license and is well-suited for urban secondary roads and township-level road maintenance. 3. 4-Cubic-Meter Compression Garbage Truck Built on a Foton chassis, model CLW5040ZYSC6 (per MIIT offi