Purchase of Utility Vehicles

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to purchase five utility vehicles for the West Texas VA Health Care System. The vehicles should have a diesel-powered, 3-cylinder engine, 4-wheel drive, and a minimum of 23 HP. They should also have a hydraulic transmission, liquid-cooled, and a standard hydraulic dump bed. The vehicles will be used for engineering and environmental management services. The contractor will be responsible for delivering the vehicles to the George H. O'Brien Jr. VA Medical Center in Big Spring, TX. • The vehicles should have a plastic canopy to protect the operator and passenger from the elements. • The vehicles should have a minimum towing capacity of 1300 lbs. • The vehicles should have hydraulic bed lift and heavy-duty multi-purpose tires on steel rims. • The vehicles should have a front brush guard and a paint color of orange for high visibility. • The contractor should provide a minimum two-year warranty for the vehicles.