SPECIFICATIONS: WDFW IS REQUESTING ONE (1) NEW CREW CAB FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE WITH SERVICE BODY AND TOW PACKAGE THAT MEETS OR EXCEEDS THE ATTACHED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. THE VEHICLE MUST INCLUDE A V8 DIESEL ENGINE WITH AN EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) TANK, FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE CAPABILITY, AND A HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE FUNCTIONALITY. THE CONFIGURATION MUST INCLUDE A CREW CAB WITH FOUR DOORS AND A MINIMUM OF FOUR (4) SEATS. THE VEHICLE MUST ALSO FEATURE DUAL REAR WHEELS FOR ADDED STABILITY AND PAYLOAD SUPPORT. THE UNIT MUST RUN ON DIESEL FUEL AND INCLUDE A FULL TOW PACKAGE, INCLUDING TOW HOOKS, TRAILER SWAY CONTROL, TRAILER WIRING HARNESS, AND A REAR-VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM. THE CHASSIS MUST INCLUDE A DURABLE SERVICE BODY WITH LOCKING CABINETS FOR TOOL AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE. DELIVERY MUST OCCUR BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS JUNE 30, 2025, TO THE WASHOUGAL SALMON HATCHERY, 15632 WASHOUGAL RIVER ROAD, WASHOUGAL, WA 98671. PLEASE CHECK IF AS SPECIFIED AND DESCRIBE FULLY IF NOT. PROVIDE DETAILS ON WARRANTY, AVAILABLE OPTIONS OR UPGRADES, LEAD TIME FOR DELIVERY, AND ANY GOVERNMENT OR QUANTITY DISCOUNTS IF APPLICABLE. PURPOSE: THIS VEHICLE WILL SUPPORT THE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE BY PROVIDING A HEAVY-DUTY, RELIABLE TRANSPORT AND WORK PLATFORM FOR FIELD OPERATIONS. DESIGNED TO HANDLE A RANGE OF TERRAIN AND TASKS, THIS UNIT WILL BE USED TO TRANSPORT CREWS, TOW TRAILERS AND BOATS, AND SAFELY CARRY ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES TO REMOTE LOCATIONS. FUNCTION: THE VEHICLE MUST BE BUILT FOR LONG-TERM OPERATION IN RUGGED, OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS. IT SHOULD OFFER HIGH PERFORMANCE, EASY MAINTENANCE, AND COMFORTABLE CABIN SPACE FOR STAFF. THE SERVICE BODY MUST BE FUNCTIONAL, SECURE, AND WEATHER-RESISTANT, SUPPORTING DAILY USE ACROSS SEASONS AND TERRAIN. THE COMPLETE UNIT SHOULD ARRIVE READY FOR IMMEDIATE USE, WITH ALL FEATURES INSTALLED AND OPERATIONAL, AND MEET ALL APPLICABLE SAFETY AND EMISSIONS STANDARDS FOR USE BY STATE AGENCY PERSONNEL.
