NEW AND UNUSED, 3/4 Ton, Extended Cab Truck with Liftgate and Ladder Rack

The County of Kern is seeking to purchase a new and unused 3/4 ton extended cab truck with a liftgate and ladder rack. The truck must meet certain specifications, including a minimum towing capacity of 15,000 lbs and a bed length of 6' 7". The contract was awarded to UAG Cerritos I /dba Penske Chevrolet and Fritts Ford. The total unit cost for the truck is $54,082.00 for the Penske Chevrolet model and $55,280.41 for the Fritts Ford model. • The truck must have a 6.6L 2-Valve V8 Flex Fuel engine • The truck must have a minimum horsepower of 400 hp and 464 lb.-ft. torque • The truck must have a towing package with back up assistance technology • The truck must have a bed length of 6' 7" • The truck must have a wheelbase of 176" • The truck must have a GVWR of 10,000 LBS • The truck must have a torque shift 6 speed automatic transmission with column shifting • The truck must have a drivetrain of 4x2 • The truck must have an axle ratio of 4.0 Rear Axle • The truck must have a braking system of Four Wheel ABS • The truck must have a steering system of Power Steering • The truck must have a liftgate with a capacity of 1,500 lbs • The truck must have a ladder rack with a cargo capacity of 1,700 lbs