Description
The Houston County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids for the provision of one new 2-½ ton crew cab truck with a flatbed dump for use by the Houston County Roads & Bridges Department. The minimum specifications and instructions to bidders are attached to the bid document. Bidders must provide a new vehicle that meets or exceeds the specified requirements, including a diesel engine, automatic transmission, and a flatbed dump body. The vehicle must also comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards and environmental protection agency regulations.
• The vehicle must have a minimum GVWR of 29,000 lbs and a maximum GVWR of 33,000 lbs.
• The vehicle must have a front axle capacity of 12,000 lbs and a rear axle capacity of 21,000 lbs.
• The vehicle must have a tilt front hood, power steering, and dual 50-gallon fuel tanks.
• The vehicle must have a flatbed dump body with a minimum length of 14 feet and a minimum width of 96 inches.
• The vehicle must have a back-up alarm and a hitch with a 20-ton pintle hook.