The City of Claremont’s Department of Public Works is soliciting formal proposals for the purchase of one (1) 2025 model year or newer 3/4 ton, 4x4, unleaded gas, pick-up truck with a 4-door extended cab and chassis with a mechanic style body. 1. Engine a. Regular unleaded gasoline i. Smaller displacement engine 2. Drive Train a. Heavy duty automatic transmission with auxiliary cooler b. Four-wheel drive with lock-out hubs 3. Axles a. 3.73 gear ratio (or best fit for engine and transmission package) 4. Brake system a. Four-wheel disc brakes b. Four-wheel anti-lock braking system 5. Cab & Chassis a. 164” wheelbase b. 56” Cab to axle c. Extended cab configuration d. Mechanic style body (see specification for body) 6. Steering a. Power steering- Manufacturers’ Specifications 7. Wheels/Tires a. Single rear wheel b. Steel painted wheels with four (4) 10-ply all-terrain radials c. Full size spare tire and wheel included 8. Electrical system a. Minimum of 240 amp alternator i. For use with snow plow and power inverter b. Heavy duty dual batteries i. For winter conditions ii. For use with power inverter 9. Fuel tank a. 30 gallon (minimum) 10. Lighting system a. Light package including reflectors and clearance lights shall be standard equipment used by the manufacturer b. Hide away LED strobes on all four (4) corners c. (6) Up-fitter switches on upper center console d. Clearence lights mounted on cab 11. Operator's cab a. Heavy duty seats – 40/20/40 vinyl b. Electric power windows c. Electric power door locks d. Heated power mirrors for towing, manual telescope e. Tilt steering f. Factory air conditioning with cabin air filter g. AM/FM radio with Bluetooth capability h. Air bags (Standard) i. Original equipment manufacturer running boards j. DOT approved fire extinguisher-mounted securely in cab k. Original equipment back-up camera
