Request for Proposal

Town of Middlebury -Fire Department REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) RFP Title: 3⁄4-Ton Crew-Cab Diesel Pickup Truck Issue Date: 1/7/2025 Proposal Due: 3/5/2026 at 11:00 AM (local time) 1. INTRODUCTION & PURPOSE Town of Middlebury (“the Agency”) is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors for the purchase and delivery of one (1) new, diesel powered, 3⁄4-ton pickup truck equipped with four full-size doors (crew cab). The vehicle will be used for daily operational duties that include apparatus towing, personnel transport, and light utility work. 2. SCOPE OF WORK / TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Category Minimum Requirement Vehicle Class New, current model-year, 3⁄4-ton (e.g., Ford F-250, Chevrolet 2500, Ram 2500, GMC 2500) Configuration Crew cab (4 full-size, forward-hinged doors) Bed Length Standard 6.5-ft bed (≥ 78 in) Towing Capacity 12,000 lbs with Factory installed conventional class four (4) receiver Fuel Tank ≥ 30 gallons Drive 4×4, electronic shift-on-the-fly (2H/4H/4L) Exterior Color Solid Red Interior Vinyl or heavy-duty cloth, dark color; rubber/vinyl floor Safety Dual front/side curtain airbags, ABS, ESC, backup camera Electrical 220-amp alternator (min), Dual Batteries (if OEM available) Accessories Factory-installed class IV receiver hitch, 7-pin & 4-pin trailer wiring, integrated trailer-brake controller, spray-in bedliner, all-weather floor mats, Full length running boards(black in color), Towing mirrors Category Minimum Requirement Wheels/Tires Aluminum or solid black rims with 10 ply LT-rated all -terrain tires, full-size spare tire and rim Manuals & Keys 1 digital & 1 printed service manual; 2 sets of keys/fobs Upfitter Switches Factory installed upfitter switches 3. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS • FOB: Middlebury Fire Department, 5 Seymour Street, Middlebury, VT, 05753 4. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION CONTENTS 1. Cover Letter signed by an officer authorized to bind the firm. 2. Completed Pricing Sheet (s