Half-ton pickup truck RFP

Description

Greater Augusta Utility District is requesting proposals for 1 (one) 2025/2026 model year 1/2 ton fleetside body as specified below: 1.​ Payload:​ 1/2 ton 2.​ Cab: ​ 4-door “extended” or equivalent ​ Factory-installed running boards 3.​ Chassis:​ ​ Frame & body undercoating installed and maintained by the dealer in conjunction with the length of the warranty. 4.​ Engine: ​ V8 5.0 L minimum 5.​ Transmission: ​ 6-speed minimum automatic electronic, with tow/haul – shift on the column 6.​ Plow & gear​ N/A 7.​ Drive: ​ 4-wheel drive 8.​ Color: ​ Dark blue or black 9.​ Seats: ​ front: Vinyl or cloth, 40/20/40 split-bench 10.​ Floor: ​ Vinyl / rubberized (not carpet) 11.​ Door locks:​ power / keyless entry 12.​ Windows:​ power 13.​ Mirrors, outside:​ power/tow/defrost 14.​ Glass:​ privacy rear window 15.​ Climate control:​ air conditioning 16.​ Cruise control​ speed control 17.​ Connectivity:​ Bluetooth / hands-free phone connectivity required / Android or Apple CarPlay 18.​ Audio: ​ AM/FM radio 19.​ Towing:​ ​ Class V receiver hitch, pre-wired lighting connector 5-pin, 7-way round, and ​ electric brake controller 20.​ Camera:​ Backup camera 21.​ Wheels: ​ 17” or greater 22.​ Tires: ​ all-terrain rated, 10-ply minimum 23.​ Spare tire​ full-size 24.​ Warranty​ 3 year / 36,000-mile bumper to bumper; 5 year / 100,000-mile powertrain minimum 25.​ Delivery date​ 2026; indicate expected delivery to GAUD date Page 1 of 2 ​ ​ 26.​ Body:​ 5’6 minimum length Body Tonneau cover; Truxedo Lo Pro or equivalent Lights All lighting must be installed using OEM plug-and-play harnesses. (Additional adapters & required materials to be included in the installation) Rear-mounted LED work lights are installed on the back rack. Two, approximately 3”x3.” LED amber strobe lights. Rear flush-mounted in bumper. LED 360-degree amber omnidirectional strobes are back rack-mounted. (2) 48” Directional light bar mounted to backrack Rack BackRack with an aluminum expanded metal panel to protect the rear glass. The submitted price must include the total cost, including all fees, delivery to 12 Williams Street, Augusta, ME 04330, and a full fuel tank. The District is exempt from Federal, State, and local taxes. The price must indicate a single number representing the vendor’s price delivered to the customer for the vehicle as specified.