Project Information

Bid Title

1.5 Ton Crew Cab & Chassis, Four-Wheel Drive with Utility Body RFB

Issuing Agency

Onslow Water and Sewer Authority

Location

North Carolina

Published Date

Jan 8, 2026

Closing Date

Jan 20, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	1.5 Ton Crew Cab & Chassis, Four-Wheel Drive with Utility Body RFB
Category:	Vehicles and Equipment
Status:	Open

Description: Sealed bids will be received by the Onslow Water & Sewer Authority (ONWASA) to provide one (1), 1.5 Ton Crew Cab & Chassis, Four-Wheel Drive with Utility Body as specified in this Request for Bids (RFB) until 2:00 pm on January 20, 2026 . Bids must be submitted with a completed Bid Form, Vendor Form, and E-Verify Affidavit in an envelope addressed to Attn: J. Eric Adams, Bid Opening, RFB #2025-2026ST, Onslow Water & Sewer Authority, 228 Georgetown Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540. NC Certified HUB Vendors are encouraged to submit proposals for all bid opportunities at ONWASA. For more details, see the Request for Bids below under "Related Documents." Addendum 1 posted; Due Date extended. See Addendum 1 below. Publication Date/Time: 12/22/2025 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 1/20/2026 2:00 PM Addendum Date/Time: 1/8/2026 Contact Person: J. Eric Adams eadams@onwasa.com Qualifications: The vehicle must meet all minimum specifications for the kind and type specified or an approved equivalent. All equivalents must be listed. Miscellaneous: ONWASA will evaluate bids based on two factors: (1) Best Value, defined as the lowest responsive bid, and (2) Availability, defined as the shortest delivery timeline. All bids shall be valid for 60 days pending the purchase award and Board approval. Related Documents: RFB 1.5 Ton Truck with Service Body 2025-2026ST Addendum 1_1.5 Ton Crew Cab with Utility Body

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REQUEST FOR BID

TITLE:

1.5 Ton Crew Cab and Chassis with Utility Body

Formal Request for Bid # 2025-2026ST

FORMAL RFB

Date of Issue: December 22, 2025

Bids Due: January 5, 2026

For more information, contact:

J. Eric Adams, Chief Financial Officer

228 Georgetown Road

Jacksonville, NC 28540

Phone (910) 937-7567

Email: eadams@onwasa.com

Onslow Water and Sewer Authority

1.5 Ton Crew Cab and Chassis with Utility Body

Formal Request for Bid # 2025-2026ST

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Onslow Water & Sewer Authority (ONWASA) to provide one

(1), 1.5 Ton Crew Cab & Chassis, Four-Wheel Drive with Utility Body as specified in this Request

for Bids (RFB) until 2:00 pm on January 5, 2026.

Bids must be submitted with a completed Bid Form, Vendor Form, and E-Verify Affidavit

in an envelope addressed to Attn: J. Eric Adams, Bid Opening, RFB #2025-2026ST, Onslow

Water & Sewer Authority, 228 Georgetown Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540.

The vehicle must meet all minimum specifications for the kind and type specified or an approved

equivalent. All equivalents must be listed.

All bids shall be valid for 60 days pending the purchase award and Board approval.

Bid price should not include any sales or use taxes.

All vehicle bids will be for new vehicles.

All bids shall include delivery to ONWASA and the estimated time of delivery.

Complete specifications shall be included on all vehicles.

ONWASA will evaluate bids based on two factors: (1) Best Value, defined as the lowest

responsive bid, and (2) Availability, defined as the shortest delivery timeline.

ONWASA reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, and to accept any bid

which, in the opinion of ONWASA, appears to be in its best interest.

All bids shall include a completed Onslow Water and Sewer Authority Vendor Form (Exhibit 1)

and shall also comply with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina

General Statutes by filling out the E-Verify Affidavit (Exhibit 2). By acceptance of this Bid, the

Bidder affirms that they are not listed on the Final Divestment List created by the North Carolina

State Treasurer pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-6A-4, Iran Divestment Act Certification.

This RFB and all Bidder responses are considered public information, except for trade secrets

specifically identified in writing by the Bidder, which will be handled according to North Carolina

State Statute or other laws. Any section of the Bidder’s response package that is deemed to be

a trade secret by the Bidder shall be submitted in a separate envelope clearly marked “TRADE

SECRET INFORMATION - DO NOT DISCLOSE.”

For any questions regarding this bid, please contact J. Eric Adams at eadams@onwasa.com

SPECIFICATIONS

Quantity – One (1)

General Description:

1.5-Ton Crew Cab & Chassis, Four-Wheel Drive with Utility Body

1. Wheelbase sufficient to mount the required body

2. Body: crew cab (4 full-size doors) and chassis with dual rear wheels

3. Heavy-duty frame and mounts, minimum 15,000 gross vehicle weight rating

4. Mirrors: minimum 6 x 9 extendable

5. Engine: 6.4L minimum, turbo diesel, (550 or 5500 Series)

6. Exterior Color: White

7. Interior Color: manufacturer’s standard (not white)

8. Drive System: four-wheel drive

9. Super engine cooling system (H.D. Radiator)

10. Anti-lock brake system: power: front-disc, rear-drum or disk

11. Transmission: Automatic, four-speed with overdrive, and towing package

12. Transmission cooler and trailer brake controller

13. Battery: dual heavy-duty, maintenance-free

14. Shock absorbers: heavy-duty, gas-pressurized

15. Alternator: heavy-duty, minimum 124 amp

16. Two front tow hooks, original equipment manufacturer-approved

17. Wiring harness extending to the rear bumper for trailer towing

18. Luverne Grip Steps (or approved equal) on both sides

19. 40/20/40 split bench seat, vinyl, and heavy-duty rubber floor covering, including floor mats

20. Power steering, cruise control, and intermittent wipers

21. Under-hood light, OEM-approved, may be dealer-installed

22. Daytime running lights, OEM-approved

23. Heating and Air conditioning, factory-installed

24. Driver and passenger side airbags.

25. Radio: manufacturer’s standard amplitude modulation/ frequency modulation with clock

26. Two power ports mounted in the dash

27. Must comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Federal Regulations

applicable to the model year.

28. All manufacturers’ equipment, except for those components where providing such would

conflict with a specific requirement herein.

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UTILITY BODY: KNAPHEIDE 600 SERIES OR APPROVED EQUAL

1. Exterior Color: White to match the cab

2. Door latch: Slam type, rotary latch, stainless, all compartments keyed alike

3. Bumper: Heavy Duty, GALVA-GRIP with Pintle hook recess

4. 7-pole round pin trailer plug: Cole Hersee 12063, Pollak 11720 11-720, Tectran 670-

72A, Grote 82-1005

5. Hitch: Receiver hitch kit (26102533) with 2.5” receiver drawbar with pintle mount plate

(12306395) and Loose pintle hook combination with 2” ball (12306403)

6. Hitch: Class V,16,000 lb./ 3000 lb. trailer tongue weight

7. Grab handles: PN 77003531 & 77003549

8. Water cask stand: (Compartment Top) PN 20042289

9. Dual Department of Transportation-approved amber strobe lights mounted on the window

header with window guard, should be a STAR 203MVL series with a minimum of 3 ½ feet

high by 5 ½ inch diameter or approved equal

10. The top exterior surface of the compartments shall have a non-skid surface installed on it.

Sprayed on bed liner shall cover all horizontal surfaces and vertical interior sides of the

bed. Liner shall be carried up and over the tops of bins

11. Sprayed on Bed Liner shall cover all horizontal surfaces and vertical interior sides of the

bed, and the liner shall be carried up and over the tops of rail including the tailgate

The vehicle I have priced meets the minimum specifications or equivalents stated in the

specifications. State the equivalent details below, referencing the specification by

number.

Signature of Bidder

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 336112Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing
• NAICS 811121Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance

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