1-Specifications 26-0033-3.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS FOR: BID NO. 26-0033-3

PURCHASE OF A NEW 2026 FORD F-350 XL SUPER DUTY WITH READING SERVICE BODY

SECTION I - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Chatham County is soliciting bids to purchase a new 2026 Ford F-350 XL Super Duty with Reading Service Body Model: CL ST 108 SW RW1 40 U AA FFR. Manufacturer “Cut Sheets” or specifications are to be provided establishing the fact that the vehicle meet or exceeds these standards. Vehicle will be new and never titled. Vehicle will be purchased as a turnkey project.

All integral parts not specifically mentioned within the scope of these specifications that are necessary to provide a complete working unit shall be furnished. This unit shall be completely assembled and adjusted with all equipment installed and ready for continuous operation upon delivery. Components used for the outfitting shall be new unless indicated otherwise. Vehicle shall be stored behind a locked fence in a secure and safe location.

Bid award will be based on the lowest unit price and may be contingent on delivery. Pricing will be a lump-sum and shall include delivery, labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary to accomplish the task. Bids will be accepted from vehicle dealerships only. No bids from vehicle brokers or re-sellers will be considered. Direct any questions related to this ITB to Felix Espada Jr., and submit all questions through the County’s procurement portal (https://chathamcountyga.bonfirehub.com/portal) Messages-Vendor Discussions. Bidders are not to contact any department directly.

SECTION II – DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

A. ONE (1) 2026 FORD F-350 XL SUPER DUTY (ALL STANDARD EQUIPMENT)

1. PAINT

a. Exterior: Oxford White

b. Interior: Med Dark Slate

2. POWERTRAIN

a. Engine 7.3 Liter

b. Automatic Transmission

c. Single Rear Wheel

d. 60″ CA SRW

e. 4x4

3. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

a. All Standard Equipment

b. Super Cab

c. HD Vinyl 40/20/40 Split Bench with Center Armrest, Cupholder & Storage Seats

d. 4.30 Electronic Locking Axle

e. Rear View Camera and Prep Kit

f. XL Chrome Package https://chathamcountyga.bonfirehub.com/portal

g. Platform Running Boards

h. SKID PLATES

i. All-Weather Floor Mats

j. TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER

k. 410 Amp Dual Alternators and Battery’s

l. LT275/70Rx18E BSW A/T

m. Spare Tire, Wheel, Carrier and Jack

n. 12,0000-pound wireless remote warn winch with bumper and grill guard

o. White/Amber Whelen Warning lights front 4 in grill, 1 midway each side of body and 4 rear of body

B. BODY SPECIFICATIONS

1. BRAND AND MODEL

a. Reading Model: CL ST 108 SW RW1 40 U AA FFR

b. 9’ Classic II Steel Service Body SRW, 108” Length, 40” Standard Compartment

Height

c. Standard AA Compartment Layout

2. LOAD FLOOR — STEEL

a. Load floor is formed from 12-gauge galvannealed steel plate with two-sided A60-weight coating and includes Reading signature diamond-pressed treadplate pattern.

b. Load floor is installed flush to the rear cross-member, to provide snag-free loading and unloading of cargo across the rear cargo threshold.

c. Floor provides flat, unobstructed load space with no wheelhouse boxes, and is seam sealed.

d. Load floor includes openings for material tiedown and water drainage; when used for load securement, openings are rated to 250 lb each.

3. UNDERSTRUCTURE

a. Front cross member, 5.0″ high, is formed from 7-gauge hot-rolled steel, floor width.

b. (SW Bodies Only) — Rear cross member is formed from 10-gauge galvannealed steel, with twosided A60-weight coating. Rear cross member is 5.0″ high and floor width (48.5″).

c. Two (2) intermediate cross-members, 3.0″ high, are formed from 12-gauge hot-rolled steel, located fore and aft of the wheelhouse. (SW bodies: 64.5″ wide; DW bodies: 84.0″ wide.)

d. Two (2) intermediate mounting channels, 5.0″ high, are formed from 7-gauge hot-rolled steel, 38– 40″ width.

e. One (1) rear intermediate mounting channel, 4 3/8” high, is formed from 12-gauge hot-rolled steel, 34” width.

f. Floor area, between chassis frame rails, is reinforced using three (3) full-length interlaced longitudinal reinforcements, formed from 12-gauge hot-rolled steel.

4. DOORS

a. Doors are formed using double-panel construction, 1-1/4″ overall thickness.

b. Exterior panels are 18-gauge galvannealed, 2-sided A60 coating weight steel.

c. Interior panels are 18-gauge galvannealed, 2-sided A60 coating weight steel.

d. Doors are internally braced to resist oil-canning, with reinforcements formed using structural foam blocks to provide bending and deflection resistance.

e. Horizontal compartment doors include plated chain supports.

f. Steel sash chain is detachable using an S-hook, and covered by protective looming to protect the paint finish.

5. DOOR STAYS — GAS STRUT

a. Vertical compartment doors include automotive-grade gas strut door holders, holding the door at 90-degree open position. Gas struts are removable for serviceability and when opening past 90° is required.

6. COMPARTMENT WEATHERPOOFING (DUAL-PRO® SEALING SYSTEM)

a. Closure design provides two (2) independent layers of engineered protection to reduce the possibility of water intrusion:

b. First layer: Automotive-quality primary seal, formed from extruded, closed-cell

EPDM (polyethylene-based elastomer). Primary seal cross-section is 5/8″ wide, 1/2″ high, with wedge-shaped profile. Seal is attached using pressure-sealed backing, mounted on door, to keep dust and water out of compartment and prevent metal chafing contact between door and doorframe.

c. Second layer: Full double-panel door construction includes die-formed V-channels that mesh with vertical and horizontal doorframe baffles to direct water away from compartment.

7. HANDLE & LOCK HARDWARE

a. All doors include stainless steel automotive-grade handles and locks, with no visible rivets.

b. Each handle assembly has a stainless-steel substrate, bolted to the door skin utilizing four (4) hidden mechanical fasteners, with gasket to resist water intrusion.

c. Paddle latch assembly uses stainless steel rotary action for maximum corrosion protection and smooth operation, and features a free-wheeling feature in the

“locked” position for greater security.

d. Paddle latch assembly provides a visual indicator when the door is not fully closed and secured.

e. Key locking is provided using an automotive quality, double-bitted lock cylinder in each handle, with O-ring seal to resist water intrusion, including directed water spray.

f. Interior lock covers on paddle latch assemblies are included to prevent loose items from jamming or damaging the lock mechanism, and are removable to provide serviceability of the lock and handle assembly when needed.

g. Lock cylinders are guaranteed for life of body to the original purchaser.

h. Lock assemblies are compatible with optional Latch-Matic® security system, offered on most bodies.

8. DOOR HINGES – READING SIGNATURE ‘HIDDEN HINGE’

a. Door hinges are fully concealed, “Hidden Hinge” type, which allows door to overlap door frame on all four sides. Piano Hinge Style Not Accepted

b. B. 10-gauge high strength zinc-plated steel hinge with ¼” stainless steel pins at pivot points for exceptional wear resistance and strength

c. C. Hinge assembly does not require frequent lubrication or maintenance and hinges are not exposed to the elements

d. D. Securely bolted in place and fully removable and adjustable with 6-way adjustment in door frame jam area E. Hinge assembly is rated to a 250-lb.

capacity and has been cycle tested for 60,000 cycles.

9. DOOR FRAME, JAM ASSEMBLY AND STRIKER PIN

a. Door frame provides unique J-frame design with 3/8″ deep return flange for superior frame support and prevention of water intrusion.

b. Door frame extends vertically beyond header for superior strength.

c. Striker pin is 4-way adjustable, and includes zinc-plated headless shoulder bolt, tri-chromate washer and serrated nut for positive adjustment.

10. CARGO SIDES AND TOP OF SIDEPACKS

a. Rub rail is formed using a two-stage “Eagle’s Beak” ogee profile for superior strength.

11. FRONT BULKHEAD AND PANELS

a. Front bulkhead is constructed from galvannealed, 16-gauge steel with two (2)-sided A60 weight coating. Bulkhead is furnished at the same height as the compartments.

b. Front bulkhead includes a die-formed reinforcing rib through the front wall, with rib facing the load space, for greater strength and durability. Bulkhead is provided at the same height as the compartments.

c. Front panels are constructed of galvannealed, 14-gauge steel with two (2)-sided

A60 weight coating, with a flanged design for extra rigidity and seam close-off.

12. PARTITIONS AND COMPARTMENT BASES

a. Second front and second rear partitions are constructed from galvannealed, 16-gauge steel with two (2)-sided A60 weight coating.

b. Bases of the front, horizontal and rear compartments are constructed from galvannealed, 16- gauge steel with two (2)-sided A60 weight coating.

c. Second rear partition includes a ported ‘pass-thru’ shuttle panel for storage of longer items, that does not compromise storage height in either adjacent compartment.

13. WHEELHOUSE PANELS — STEEL

a. Wheelhouse panel is formed from galvannealed, 18-gauge steel with two (2)-sided A60 weight coating. Bottom flange of the wheelhouse is turned in for superior strength and clean appearance.

b. Wheelhouse panels are formed using a seamless design, with a blind vertical attachment, to prevent an intrusion point for harboring road salts and corrosives, and provide a clean appearance.

c. (All except 98″ DW models) — Wheelhouse panel includes 1-7/8″ radius rib, following the cutline of the opening, for control of road spray and stone chipping.

d. (98″ DW Models only) — Wheelhouse panel includes a wheel lip molding for road spray control, permanently attached using rivets. 20. REAR PANELS A. Rear panel is formed from galvannealed, 12-gauge steel with two (2)-sided A60 weight coating, with a flanged design.

14. REAR PANELS

a. Rear panel is formed from galvannealed, 12-gauge steel with two (2)-sided A60 weight coating, with a flanged design.

15. SLAM-ACTION TAILGATE

a. Tailgate is formed using double panel construction, concealing and protecting the tailgate latching and release hardware.

b. Tailgate provides slam-action closure for ease of use.

c. Tailgate interior panel provides minimum 14″ of working depth when open, to accommodate the average size footprint of a workboot.

d. Interior panel is 14-gauge thickness galvannealed steel with two (2)-sided A60 weight coating, with Reading signature diamond-pressed treadplate pattern.

e. Exterior panel is 14-gauge thickness galvannealed steel with two (2)-sided A60 weight coating. Exterior panel includes 2½″ x 1½″ boxed top rail for strength, and lower rail equipped with a selfshedding design.

f. Tailgate is released using a pickup bed-style release handle, located in the top-center of gate, for ergonomic one-handed operation. Handle is painted to match the body and includes a bright appliqué.

g. When lowered, the tailgate is stayed using two (2) drop supports that consist of

1¼″-wide, 11- gauge stainless steel removable knee braces, one (1) on each side.

Knee braces are protected by a channel-shaped pocket when the gate is closed.

h. Latching rods, hinge rods and striker channels are all formed from stainless steel.

i. Tailgate supports and mounting brackets are constructed of 10-gauge stainless steel.

16. SHELVING AND SHELVING DIVIDERS

a. Shelving and dividers are constructed of 18-gauge G60 minimum spangle galvanized steel.

b. Vertical shelves are removable and repositionable. Shelves are retained in place utilizing shelf strips on 4″ centers.

c. Horizontal shelves are removable, retained in place utilizing spring steel loaded shelf brackets.

d. Shelves are slotted on 2″ centers for divider installation and enhanced versatility.

Dividers are included.

e. Shelving includes a 2½″ retention ledge with hemmed (‘dutch’) edge on all four sides to contain loose items.

f. Shelving has a 250-lb. static load capacity.

17. ALUMA-FILL® RECEPTACLE

a. Aluminum fuel fill receptacle is standard (supplied loose) for superior protection against chips and corrosion.

b. Receptacle is piloted for OEM-provided breathable fuel fill membrane hose and tethered gas cap installation.

c. For chassis requiring midship DEF fill: Matching aluminum receptacle for DEF fill is optionally available (shipped loose).

18. POWDER COATING, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR

a. Body is fully powder coated at the factory, both interior and exterior. Compared to paint, powder coating provides improved resistance to chipping, scratching and other wear.

b. Powder coat is applied using high-voltage spray and electrostatic charge for fuller coverage and is thermally bonded to the primer.

c. Powder coat is cured using a computer-controlled curing and baking oven for accuracy of time and temperature.

d. Standard color is Reading White, a blended color white that is a commercially-accepted match for OEM chassis white from Ford, General Motors and RAM.

e. Additional [non-metallic] colors are available, including OEM-matched “Red” for

Ford, General Motors and RAM, black and special-order colors.

19. UNDERCOATING

a. Entire understructure of the body is protected with a sprayed asphaltic.

20. LIGHTING

a. Body includes pre-installed DOT lighting to assist the installer in certifying compliance to FMVSS/CMVSS requirements.

b. Stop, Turn, Tail, Reverse (STTR) lights and body-mounted clearance lamps are long-life LED. STTR lights are provided in an all-in-one, surface-mounted lamp assembly.

c. Bumper (sold separately) provides rear clearance, identification lamp, and side-marker illumination using long-life LED bulbs, and license plate illumination

(incandescent).

21. LIGHT GUARDS AND WIRING

a. Rear panels include welded-in steel light guards for protection of the lights and wiring. Guards are full-depth and provide large wiring access ports for service access when required.

b. All wiring and its installation process meets or exceeds OEM requirements.

c. All wiring is protected in looming where directed by manufacturer.

22. SAFETY AND SERVICE ITEMS

a. Body includes safety warning labels installed as standard (Flammable materials;

Floor tie-down load limit, etc.)

b. Body ships with a product owners’ manual, showing: — Body identity (serial number and model number) location — Recommended maintenance — Repair, adjustment and warranty procedures — Wiring diagram.

23. BUMPER

a. Bumper to be include, powder-coated bumper brackets, Grade 8 fastener hardware, and intermediate mounting bracket(s) if required for the specific chassis.

24. COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS — CLASSIC II

a. Clear compartment opening dimensions are provided for reference when specifying drawer units or upfit accessories.

25. UNITIZED WELDED CONSTRUCTION

a. All body parts are electrically welded into one integral unit.

26. MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY

a. Warranty to include that service body products are to be free from defects in material or workmanship from the date of purchase for 6 years. Warranty products to be free of rust-through perforation for the life of the warranty.

b. Applied powder-coat paint finish is to be protected by a 3-Year, 36,000-mile limited warranty.

27. OTHER

a. LED Compartment Strip Lighting in each individual compartment. Lights to be programmed to a OEM factory supplied switched in chassis cab.

b. Master Locks The master locking steel slide bar simultaneously locks an entire compartment side. To be installed on both Road Side and Curb Side

c. Spray Liner Bedliner a professional grade bedliner to be applied on compartment tops, cargo area and bumper to protect against chips, scuffs and damage while minimizing rust.

d. Vise Plate to be added to bumper

e. 2” Receiver Hitch Factory 7way RV Style Plug, (2) D-Rings

f. Inverter 2,000 watt pure sine inverter to be installed in front compartment on

Road Side of Service Body

g. Compressor Gas Powered Air Compressor to be installed in Cargo Area behind

Chassis Cab. Minimum 21 CFM, Electric Start in Front Compartment Road Side

h. Hose Reel ReelCraft 7850 OLP, 50’ of ¾” Air Hose, Hose Guide, Filter Regulator, Cut Off Ball Valve, Installed on Top of Compartment at Rear of Service Body on

Passenger Side. Reinforce Compartment Top under Hose Reel.

i. Drawer Unit C-Tech Drawer Unit, Installed in Front Compartment on Driver Side, 24” Wide, 12” Deep, 29.25” Tall, (3) 3” Drawers, (1) 5” Drawer, Drawer Color to be Orange

j. ALUMINUM SPLASH GUARDS lower in front of body.

SECTION III – DELIVERY

1- Delivery will be made to Fleet Operations at 33 Minus Avenue, Garden City, GA 31408 –

At least one day advance notice will need to be made prior to delivery. All items shall be delivered F.O.B. destination and delivery costs and charges included in the bid unless otherwise stated in the specifications or proposal. (DO NOT anticipate drop shipping)

2- NO Dealer Advertising is to be on the vehicle.

3- Chatham County Fleet Operations will be responsible for applying for all

Georgia tags and titles. NOTE: Assign title to Commissioners of Chatham

County, 124 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401

4- Invoices, MV-1 and MSO’s shall be sent to Chatham County Fleet Operations, Attn: Calvin Turner, P.O. Box 8161, Savannah GA, 31412

5- Upon delivery, the vehicles will have dealer drive out tags.

6- Four (4) sets of keys and fobs will be provided for each vehicle.

7- Vehicles will be delivered with not less than a half a tank of fuel.

8- Each unit(s) shall be delivered with complete certification or origin, warranty, owner's manual and any other necessary credentials.