Description
The Onslow Water and Sewer Authority (ONWASA) is seeking bids to provide two 1.5 Ton Crew Cab and Chassis with Utility Body and Auto Crane. The vehicle must meet all minimum specifications for the kind and type specified or an approved equivalent. Bids will be evaluated based on two factors: Best Value, defined as the lowest responsive bid, and Availability, defined as the shortest delivery timeline.
Key features of the required vehicle include:
• 1.5-Ton Crew Cab & Chassis, Four-Wheel Drive with Utility Body and Auto Crane
• Wheelbase sufficient to mount the required body
• Body: regular or extended cab and chassis with dual rear wheels
• Heavy-duty frame and mounts, minimum 15,000 gross vehicle weight rating
• Mirrors: minimum 6” x 9” extendable
• Engine: 6.4L minimum, turbo diesel, (550 or 5500 Series)
• Exterior Color: White
• Interior Color: manufacturer’s standard (not white)
• Drive System: four-wheel drive
• Super engine cooling system (H.D. Radiator)
• Anti-lock brake system: power: front-disc, rear-drum or disk
• Transmission: Automatic, four-speed with overdrive, and towing package
• Towing package with transmission cooler and trailer brake controller
• Battery: dual heavy-duty, maintenance-free
• Shock absorbers: heavy-duty, gas-pressurized
• Alternator: heavy-duty, minimum 124 amp
• Two front tow hooks, original equipment manufacturer-approved
• Luverne Grip Steps (or approved equal) on both sides
• 40/20/40 split bench seat, vinyl, and heavy-duty rubber floor covering, including floor mats
• Power steering, cruise control, and intermittent wipers
• Under-hood light, OEM-approved, may be dealer-installed
• Daytime running lights, OEM-approved
• Heating and Air conditioning, factory-installed
• Driver and passenger side airbags
• Radio: manufacturer’s standard amplitude modulation/ frequency modulation with clock
• Two power ports mounted in the dash
• Must comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Federal Regulations applicable to the model year