2026-054 One (1) 1-Ton Pickup Truck

2026-054
One (1) 1-Ton Pickup Truck
September 15, 2026
Sir/Madam:
Sealed bids will be received in the office of the Deputy Director of Budget & Purchasing on
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, until 2:00 p.m., at which time they will be publicly opened and read
aloud on the enclosed specifications for one (1) 1-Ton Pickup Truck for the City of Lewiston,
Department of Public Works.
The Finance Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals.
Please use a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bid name and number when submitting your
bid. Only sealed bids will be accepted. Faxed bids will not be considered.
Sincerely,
Allen Ward
Deputy Director of Budget & Purchasing

CITY OF LEWISTON, MAINE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
One (1) 1-Ton Pickup Truck
Bid # 2026-054
Bid Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The City of Lewiston is accepting sealed proposals for one (1) 1-Ton Pickup Truck for
the Public Works Department, Water Division.
Bids will be received at the office of the Deputy Director of Budget & Purchasing until
2:00 p.m. on September 29, 2026, and then, at said office, publicly opened and read
aloud.
Interested bidders must register with the Deputy Director of Budget & Purchasing either
through direct response to the City's RFP solicitation at mryerson@lewistonmaine.gov
or by contacting the Deputy Director of Budget & Purchasing, Allen Ward, at 207-513-
3040 or award@lewistonmaine.gov to be added to the bidder's list.
Each bidder is required to state in his/her Proposal his/her name and place of residence
and the names of all persons or parties interested as principals with him/her; and that
the proposal is made without any connection with any other bidder making any proposal
for the same work; and that no person acting for or employed by the City of Lewiston is
directly or indirectly interested in the proposal or in any contract which may be entered
into to which the proposal relates, or in any portion of the profits therefrom, except as
provided by the City Charter.
The proposal must be signed by the bidder with his/her full name and address and be
enclosed in a sealed envelope. The sealed envelope shall be marked with the name
and address of the bidder and entitled:
PROPOSAL FOR
One (1) 1-Ton Pickup Truck
and addressed to: "Deputy Director of Budget & Purchasing, City Hall, Lewiston,
Maine". If the proposal is forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the
proposal and marked as above must be enclosed in a second envelope which shall be
addressed to: "Purchasing Agent, City Hall, 27 Pine Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240." All
mailed proposals should be sent by registered mail to ensure delivery.
Bids are considered public documents and may be reviewed by others, including
competitors.
Any bidder may withdraw his/her proposal prior to the scheduled time for the opening of
proposals upon presentation to the Purchasing Agent of a request, in writing, to do so.
Any bidder who withdraws his/her proposal within thirty (30) days after the actual

opening thereof shall be considered to have abandoned his/her proposal. Any proposal
received after the scheduled opening time will not be considered.
The Finance Committee reserves the right to waive any formality and may consider as
informal any Proposal not prepared and submitted in accordance with these provisions.
The Finance Committee reserves the right to accept any Proposal or reject any or all
Proposals if it is deemed to be in the public interest to do so.
In accordance with section 3.1.6.5 of the City of Lewiston Purchasing Policy, the
Finance Committee, upon recommendation of the Director or designee, shall have the
authority to reject any and all proposals when proposals are deemed non-responsive,
token, collusive, or otherwise non-acceptable, and such action is in the best interest of
the City.
Specifications can be obtained free of charge on the City of Lewiston website under
Finance Dept./Bids and Awards (www.lewistonmaine.gov).
The following specifications shall be the minimum requirements, and the bid shall be for
the manufacturer's latest model and design. The bid item must also comply with
applicable Federal and Maine laws. All items appearing in the bidder's regular published
specifications are assumed to be included in the bidder's proposal.
The City of Lewiston reserves the right to reject any and all bids when deemed to be in
the best interests of the City and waive any minor discrepancy or technicality in the bid
specifications.
Any exceptions to the bid must be clearly spelled out and attached to your bid proposal.
The Bidder's proposal shall include a complete build data sheet for the unit proposed.
The bid will be awarded based on the following factors:
1. How much of the attached specification the vehicle meets.
2. Cost of the vehicle.
3. Lewiston Public Works' experience/history with the selling dealer and vehicle
manufacturer.
4. How the vehicle/equipment meets the standardization of the city's fleet.
5. Availability

CITY OF LEWISTON, MAINE
BID #: 2026-054
One (1) 1-Ton Pickup Truck
PROPOSAL FORM
To receive consideration, this Proposal Form must be filled in and signed.
SPECIFICATIONS
One (1) 1-Ton Pickup Truck: Acceptable models are believed to be Chevrolet 3500
HD, GMC 3500HD, or approved equal.
YES NO
MODEL Latest
YEAR 2026-2027
WHEELBASE Approx. 141"
G.V.W.R Min. 11,000 lbs. Actual:_____________
PAYLOAD Min. 2,400 lbs. Actual:_____________
TOWING
CAPACITY Min. 14,000 lbs. Actual:_____________
CAB Regular
BED 8'
Spray in bed liner to be Factory, Line-X, Gator-
hide or approved equal applied to all inside
surfaces
Bed to have corner and side access steps
FRAME Boxed type Ladder Frame
Cab To Axle Approx. 56"
ENGINE Gas V-8 6.6 Liter gasoline engine 400 HP min.
Heavy-duty external oil cooler
Heavy-duty cooling
TRANSMISSION Heavy-duty Allison automatic
Heavy-duty external cooler transmission cooling
4X4 2-speed transfer case
FRONT AXLE Axle & suspension capacity to meet or exceed
GVW rating
REAR AXLE Axle & suspension capacity to meet or exceed
GVW rating
Heavy-duty locking differential
Locking rear differential
AXLE RATIO 3.73 approx. List Ratio:__________
STEERING Power
BRAKES Power Assist Brakes
WHEELS & TIRES 18"- Size/capacity as required
All-terrain tread
One matching spare W/TPMS Sensor installed.

(Tire can be left loose)
ELECTRICAL Dual batteries min. 730 CCA each
Dual 200 amp alternators
Integrated trailer brake controller
Min. of four upfitter switches
AM-FM Radio w/ Bluetooth capabilities for
hands-free phone usage
Intermittent wipers
Backup alarm calibration, if needed
Power windows and door locks w/ remote
Air conditioning
Rear window defogger
Min. 1 USB and 12-Volt ports for charging
devices
MISCELLANEOUS 40/20/40 cloth split bench seat (dark colored)
Tinted glass all around
Two tow hooks, front
Extendable camper mirrors w/ LED turn
indicators and rearward-facing area lighting, if
available. Power folding
Rubberized floor covering
Tilt steering wheel
Snowplow prep package
Heavy-duty towing package w/ Min. 2" receiver
type trailer hitch and 7 pin RV type trailer plug
Six (6) sets of fully functional keys/fobs
Front and Rear mud flaps
PAINT Dark Blue
WARRANTY Min. Three-Year 36,000 Mile Bumper to Bumper
Min. 5-Year 60,000 Mile Drivetrain
ADDITIONAL Truck to include any upfitter options needed to
REQUIREMENTS support an under-hood V-Mac engine-driven air
compressor that will be removed from a 2022
Chevrolet 3500 pick-up. Then installed into the
truck listed in this bid.
Optional items are to be priced separately from the main bid.
OPTION #1
Cost to upgrade unit from a regular cab to an extended cab

One (1) 1-Ton Pickup Truck
1. One (1) -Ton Pickup Truck Total $
T otal $
Year Make/Model
Optional Item (To be priced separately)
Option #1
Cost to upgrade unit to extended cab $
Payment Terms
Delivery Terms
Warranty
Extended Warranty Available Yes No
If yes, COST: $
Exceptions to Specifications Yes No
If yes, list exceptions:
COMPANY
TAX ID/ DUNS #
SIGNED BY
PRINTED NAME
PRINTED TITLE
ADDRESS
E-MAIL ADDRESS
TELEPHONE #
DATE