The County of Kern is seeking to purchase a new and unused 3/4 ton pickup 2WD crew cab with a service body. The vehicle must meet certain specifications, including a gas engine, automatic transmission, and a minimum wheelbase of 145 inches. The contract was awarded to Haddad Dodge, with a total cost of $66,405.20. The scope of work includes the delivery of the vehicle to the County of Kern. Key features of the vehicle include a 3/4 ton pickup 2WD crew cab with a service body, a gas engine, and an automatic transmission. The vehicle must also meet certain safety and performance standards.
• The vehicle must have a gas engine with a minimum of 5.0L V8.
• The vehicle must have an automatic transmission with a minimum of 6-speed HD with overdrive.
• The vehicle must have a minimum wheelbase of 145 inches.
• The vehicle must have a service body with a minimum length of 8 feet.
• The vehicle must have a trailer tow package with a 10,000 lb. receiver hitch.
• The vehicle must have a high-capacity air cleaner and HD auxiliary transmission cooling.
• The vehicle must have vinyl seats and flooring.
• The vehicle must have a 36-month/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 60-month/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty.