184164 Truck body letter for specification.doc

This is a letter of clarification for a truck body specification associated with a state and local contract opportunity with the State of Maine. The project involves the design and fabrication of an aluminum or fiberglass composite body for a 2011 Ford F350 Super Duty Regular Cab and Chassis with dual rear wheels, four-wheel drive, 6.7-liter diesel engine, and 13,000 GVW rating. The truck body will be divided by a bulkhead into two separate compartments: a clean front compartment extending 46 inches from the front of the body, and a rear "dirty" compartment designated for equipment exposed to petroleum products. The bulkhead will feature a 12-inch by 12-inch recess extending into the front compartment to accommodate 8-foot-long items stored near the ceiling of the rear compartment. Access to the front compartment will be provided by an exterior curbside door, while the rear compartment will be accessed by doors at the rear of the body.

Bidders are encouraged to utilize standard equipment as much as possible when quoting the truck body. The specifications note that all dimensions provided in the accompanying drawings are approximate and subject to modification. The letter of clarification references two simple drawings to illustrate the interior layout of the truck body. No specific pricing terms, award dates, contract term, or submission deadlines are detailed in this clarification document; these details would be contained in the primary solicitation materials for the aluminum or fiberglass composite body contract.