The County of San Luis Obispo solicited bids for a New and Unused 1 Ton Utility Truck. The truck is to be a heavy-duty vehicle with a 9' utility box, regular cab, diesel engine, dual rear wheels, and a factory tow package. The vehicle is to be new, unused, and of the newest production year available. The contract was awarded to McPeek's Dodge of Anaheim. The key features of the truck include a diesel engine, automatic transmission, and a utility bed with various compartments and equipment. The contract also includes a warranty period of 5 years or 100,000 miles for the powertrain.
• The truck is to be delivered within 150 days of the award.
• The vehicle is to be pre-registered by the vendor.
• The contract includes a liquidated damages clause, which states that the vendor shall pay $100 per working day for any delay in delivery.
• The contract also includes a requirement for the vendor to provide descriptive literature with complete specifications.