2025-055 One (1) 1-Ton SRW 4x4 Cab & Chassis with Service Body and Crane

The City of Lewiston, Maine, is soliciting sealed proposals for the procurement of one 1-Ton SRW 4x4 Cab and Chassis equipped with a service body and crane for its Public Works Department. Bids must be submitted in a sealed physical envelope to the Purchasing Department at Lewiston City Hall by August 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The vehicle must feature a service body with three compartments per side, a heavy-duty aluminum headboard, a galvanized rear bumper, and a sprayed-on bed liner. Technical requirements include a robust electrical system with dual batteries and a 220A alternator, LED lighting for compartments and the cargo bay, and a minimum 3,000 lb capacity plate floor. Optional equipment may include a Fisher HDX plow, truck side plow equipment, a Stellar 3315 truck crane, and a 110V inverter. Award evaluation will be based on a trade-off approach, prioritizing the degree of specification compliance, total cost, the bidder's experience and history with the city, fleet standardization, and vehicle availability. The successful contractor must provide a minimum 3-year or 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 5-year or 60,000-mile drivetrain warranty. Inspection and acceptance will occur upon delivery in Lewiston, Maine, with strict quality standards regarding wiring installation and structural integrity. This is a local municipal procurement and does not follow federal acquisition regulations.