4WD 25, 500 GVW Truck and Chassis

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), on behalf of Lyon County, is seeking competitive pricing for a new 4-wheel drive truck chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 25,500 pounds, specifically designed as an equipment service truck. The procurement requires a current year conventional design truck capable of operating at altitudes up to 9,000 feet, with precise technical specifications including a 6.6-liter engine generating minimum 350 horsepower and 700 torque, a four-door cab, Allison 2700RDS transmission, and 19.5" wheels. Only new equipment will be accepted, with strict prohibitions against used, refurbished, demo, prototype, or gray market vehicles. Vendors must be licensed Nevada vehicle dealers or deliver through a licensed Nevada dealer, and must have manufacturer-authorized service-repair and parts centers located within Nevada with a 72-hour emergency response time. The solicitation requires a pre-build meeting within two weeks of bid award and mandates comprehensive training consisting of four hours mechanical and four hours operator instruction in Las Vegas. The bid is posted on February 10, 2025, with proposals due by March 6, 2025, through the NevadaEPro procurement system.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must comply with federal safety regulations and Nevada Revised Statutes, and provide either a Dealers Report of Sale or Manufacturers Statement of Origin at delivery. Warranty requirements include a minimum one-year coverage or the manufacturer's standard warranty (whichever is greater), starting from the NDOT in-service date, with all service calls, travel time, and mileage charges covered in the first year. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the procurement requires vendors to provide comprehensive documentation including parts catalogs, shop manuals, operator's manuals, and electrical system schematics in hard copy, online, or flash drive formats. Vendors are responsible for pre-delivery service, including fluid checks and functional testing of all systems, and must bear transportation costs for any out-of-state recall work. The contract appears to be a one-time purchase for a specialized service truck, with potential future implications for Lyon County's transportation and infrastructure maintenance operations.