Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City of Fort Oglethorpe hereby solicits and requests sealed bids for the acquisition and delivery of 4 vehicles for use by the Public Utilities and Public Works department. The purpose of these specifications is to describe the requirements for (3) new or unused 2023-year model or newer, Ford F-250 (or equivalent), and (1) new or unused 2023-year model or newer, Ford F-450 (or equivalent) vehicles. It is intended to establish a level of quality, function, and reliability. The vehicles should be delivered complete and ready to operate. The equipped vehicle shall comply with the provided specifications and meet or exceed all Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements and the latest Underwriters Laboratory (UL) requirements. The City may allow deviations to below specifications if dealer has the vehicle in stock and available for immediate delivery. 1.2 ITB #004-24: Public Works/Utilities Vehicles – Specifications The purpose of this specification is to describe a new Ford F-250 vehicle as specified below. It is intended to establish a level of quality, function, and reliability. Vehicle should be delivered complete and ready to operate. The City will allow deviations to below specifications if the dealer has the vehicle in stock and available for immediate delivery. 1.2.1 Ford F-250 (or equivalent) 1.2.2 4x2 Utility Bed 1.2.3 Gas Engine 1.2.4 Automatic Transmission 1.2.5 Tow Package 1.2.6 142 Wheelbase 1.2.7 Single rear wheel 1.2.8 Regular Cab 1.2.9 Pipe Rack (1) 1.3 ITB #004-24: Public Utilities Vehicle – Specifications The purpose of this specification is to describe a new Ford F-450 vehicle as specified below. It is intended to establish a level of quality, function, and reliability. Vehicle should be delivered complete and ready to operate. The City will allow deviations to below specifications if the dealer has the vehicle in stock and available for immediate delivery. 1.3.1 Ford F-450 (or equivalent) 1.3.2 4x2 Utility Bed/Crane Body 1.3.3 Regular Cab 1.3.4 Diesel Engine 1.3.5 Hydraulic Brake 1.3.6 Dual rear wheels 1.3.7 Tow Package with Trailer Brake Control 1.3.8 Automatic transmission 1.3.9 5,000 lb crane capacity