Public Works 3/4 Ton Truck
| Agency: | City of Bangor |
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| State: | Maine |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Posted Date: | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | P26-44 |
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| Bid Documents: | Please Login to View Page |
| Bid Number: |
P26-44
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| Bid Title: |
Public Works 3/4 Ton Truck
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| Category: | Vehicles |
| Status: | Open |
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Request for Proposals
Public Works ¾ Ton Truck
Proposal No. P26-44
Purchasing Department
73 Harlow Street
Bangor, ME 04401
207-992-4282
Issue Date:
March 10, 2026
I. Introduction
The City of Bangor (City) requests proposals to furnish and deliver one (1) FULL SIZE; 3/4 TON;
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE; FOUR DOOR CREW CAB WITH SIX AND A HALF FOOT BED. FOB Destination
to the City of Bangor Fleet Maintenance Division, 481 Maine Avenue. The vehicles shall be
new, current-year trucks furnished and delivered in accordance with the attached
specifications. The City will consider alternate proposals for the purchase of an unsold
previous-year models if they meet or exceed the requested specifications.
II. General Information
Available at the following web address: www.bangormaine.gov/proposals on the City’s website.
By submitting a response to this solicitation, the Proposer accepts the responsibility for
downloading, reading, and bidding by the terms and conditions set forth in the City’s “General
Information for Vendors”.
In your proposal, please specify whether you currently have or are in the process of developing
a domestic violence policy. If you do not have such a policy, let us know if you would like to
receive a copy of the City of Bangor's policy as a reference.
III. Submission
For consideration, submit the proposal Bid Form and pages four (4) through six (6) of this
request in an envelope marked "Proposal No. P26-44: Public Works ¾ ton Truck" by 2:00 P.M.
on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
Submission of documents can be completed by:
A. Emailing to bids@bangormaine.gov ; or
B. Hand Deliver to Customer Service, 73 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME; or
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C. US Post Office addressed to City of Bangor-Purchasing Department, 73 Harlow Street,
Bangor, ME 04401; or
D. All Other Delivery Services addressed to City of Bangor-Purchasing Department, 73
Harlow Street, Bangor, ME 04401.
All submissions should reference “Proposal No. P26-44: Public Works ¾ Ton Truck”. Proposals
will be publicly opened at the time stated above in the Council Chambers (First floor) 73 Harlow
Street, Bangor, Maine.
A tabulation of all received proposals will be posted on the City's website as soon as possible
after the opening. Visit www.bangormaine.gov/bids for results. The "Show
Closed/Awarded/Cancelled Bids" box must be checked to see the proposal information.
IV. Questions
Any questions must be directed in writing to bids@bangormaine.gov no later than 4:30 P.M.,
Friday, March 20, 2026.
The City will provide a response by 4:30 P.M. on Friday, March 27, 2026. This response will be
in the form of an addendum, accessible on the City's website. To receive these updates, the
City strongly encourages all potential bidders to sign up for alerts from the Notify Me system
at https://www.bangormaine.gov/list.aspx?Mode=Subscribe#bids.
V. Late Proposals
It is the responsibility of the Proposer(s) to see that their proposals have sufficient time to be
received by the Purchasing Department before the submittal deadline. Any proposal, portion
of a proposal, or requested proposal revision received at the City Purchasing Department after
the time and date specified, will be returned to the Proposer unopened.
VI. Withdrawal of Proposals
No Proposer may withdraw their proposal for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of
opening. All proposals shall be subject to acceptance by the City during this period.
To withdraw a proposal prior to the opening, the Proposer shall request the withdrawal in
writing. All costs associated with the withdrawal (i.e. mailing fees) will be borne by the
Proposer.
VII. Rejection
The City reserves the right to reject any proposals, waive any informalities or defects in
proposals, or accept a higher cost proposal if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City.
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The City also reserves the right to request clarification, of any details, from the successful
Proposer.
VIII. Information for Proposers
A. All Federal and State taxes must be excluded from the proposal price. Upon request, a tax
exemption certificate for the City of Bangor shall be furnished to the successful Proposer.
B. The Bid Form, included with this request must be completed and returned for a proposal
to be considered.
C. The vehicles and all equipment must be thoroughly inspected, serviced, and ready for use
upon delivery. All work performed must meet established industry standards of quality to
be acceptable. Any unacceptable work must be corrected before payment is issued.
D. Any exception to the provisions in Section X. Specifications must itemized on a separate
page titled “Exceptions,” referenced by section, subsection, and number, along with a
detailed explanation of the exceptions.
E. Pages four (4) and five (5) of this request must be completed and returned within the
proposal to be considered.
IX. Award
The award will be based on one or more of the following:
A. Quality and performance of the vehicle offered.
B. Availability of vehicle.
C. Prior history and experience with the Proposer and/or prior history and experience with
the vehicle offered. If there is no history or experience, references may be requested of
the successful Proposer.
D. Cost.
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X. Specifications
The specifications listed below represent the City’s basic requirements for the vehicles
requested. The specifications should be viewed as a guideline for the City’s needs and not an
absolute minimum or maximum requirement. Alternate specifications will be considered.
Vehicle: ONE (1) FULL SIZE; 3/4 TON; 4WD; 4 DOOR CREW CAB WITH 6-1/2’FT BED SUCH AS
GMC 2500, FORD F-250 OR APPROVED EQUAL
1. General:
a. GVWR: Minimum 9,500 lbs.
b. Engine: Minimum 6.0L EFI (gas, no diesel).
c. Automatic transmission.
d. Heavy-duty suspension with Trailering Package.
e. Power windows and locks
f. Heated side mirrors.
g. Rear window defroster.
h. AM/FM radio with Bluetooth capability.
i. Rubber floor covering.
j. 40-20-40 cloth seats with flip down center.
k. 60/40-fold-up rear bench seat.
l. Seventeen-inch (17-inch) tires with aluminum wheels all season minimum.
m. Full size spare wheel and tire.
n. Air conditioning and heat.
o. Four (4) molded mud flaps.
p. Work truck equipment group.
q. Electronic brake controller.
r. Factory upfit switches.
s. Ground temperature sensor that can be read inside the cab.
t. Spray in bedliner (Line X or approved equal).
u. Remote start.
v. Entry assist steps under all four doors.
w. Weather tech floor mats front and rear
2. Color:
a. Exterior: White.
b. Interior: Dark color.
3. Warranty:
Full factory warranty as nationally advertised.
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4. Bumper:
a. A Reece trailer hitch (or approved equal), ball mount receiver and seven (7) wire
flat pin RV style connector.
b. Rated maximum allowed tow capacity.
5. Electrical:
a. Heavy duty, maintenance free battery.
b. Will be pre-wired for a two-way radio with a discrete harness and a wide band
VHF antenna.
No splicing or taping shall be allowed, all wiring shall be protected by
rubber grommets in pass-throughs and sealed loom plugs
6. Body:
a. Magnum cab protector.
b. Amber/Green light mounted on the cab protector.
c. Two (2) amber LED strobe light mounted in grill, one left-hand and one right-
hand side.
d. Two (2) green LED strobe light mounted in grill, one right-hand and one left-hand
side.
e. Hard tonneau cover with fold up action or approved equal.
f. Truck bed organizer such as Decked Drawer System or approved equal.
g. Back up camera.
Vendor Name: _______________________________________
Does the Bidder comply with Section X?
_____ Yes _____ No ________ Initials
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