2018 SPECS 1-TON HATCHERY STOCKING TRUCK.docx

This is a technical specifications document for the State of Maine's procurement of one 1-ton stocking truck. The vehicle must be a minimum 2018 standard cab and chassis with four-wheel drive and dual rear wheels. The truck shall be equipped with a V8 6.0-liter or larger gas engine, 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive or better, and a minimum 14,000-pound GVWR to accommodate stocking tanks and a plow package. The vehicle specifications include a 135-141 inch wheelbase with a 9-foot body capacity, heavy-duty front and rear suspension, 4-wheel ABS brakes, locking or limited-slip differential with a 4.30 ratio preferred, and LT245/75R 17E off-road all-terrain tires with 10-ply preferred construction on dual rear steel rims.

The truck shall feature a factory-installed heavy-duty engine cooler and transmission cooler, high-capacity air cleaner, 750 CCA minimum battery, heavy-duty alternator, power steering, front stabilizer bars, and skid plate package for off-road use. Required exterior features include forest green or equal color, front bumper with frame-mounted tow hooks, full-size front mud flaps, dual outside camper-style mirrors with pull-outs that fold inward, and an inside day/night mirror. Interior specifications call for tan/gray or equal color cloth seating in a split 40-20-40 configuration. Additional standard features include factory-installed AM/FM radio with clock, air conditioning, cruise control, backup alarm, intermittent wipers, dual airbags, auxiliary power ports, rubber flooring if available, full-size spare tire mounted on rim, hydraulic jack, lug wrench, snow plow prep package, and delivery with a full tank of gas. The vehicle should include an XL Value Package or equal.