2-IFB WCU0407261013 - Bid Specification - Attachment A.pdf
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This is a bid specification document issued by West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Purchasing Department for the procurement of one new 2025 Low Cab Forward (LCF) 16-foot box truck with liftgate under IFB WCU0407261013. The vehicle must be equipped with an 8-cylinder engine certified for bifuel gasoline/compressed natural gas (CNG) operation, meeting ANSI, NFPA, DOT, EPA, and CARB standards. The truck specification requires a CNG fuel storage capacity of 27 gallons of gasoline equivalent or greater at 3600 psi, with cylinders mounted on frame rails and not exceeding one year from manufacture date at delivery. The vehicle must feature a 150-inch wheelbase, minimum 14,500 GVWR, automatic transmission, power steering, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, heavy-duty dual battery charging system, 2-wheel drive with dual rear wheels, and 225/70R19.5 all-season tires. The truck body consists of a 16-foot nominal aluminum dry freight van with a Whiting premium roll-up rear door, minimum 84-inch opening height and width, LED interior and exterior lighting, hardwood flooring, "E" track mounting systems, six recessed D-ring tie-down anchors with 6,000-pound capacity, and a Palfinger ILP-25 level ride liftgate with 48-inch by 80-inch wedge platform. Additional requirements include white exterior coloring, rear view camera system, cold weather starting aids with 110V block heater, bench seating for three persons, and printed operator and parts manuals.
The specification document does not contain pricing information, set-aside designations, incumbent vendor identification, funding sources, or contract timeline details. All technical requirements reference current standards in effect at the time of delivery, with 20-year lifespan CNG cylinders preferred if available. Bidders must ensure strict compliance with all specified standards and certifications, and the document references the PennBid portal as the sole mechanism for submitting questions and clarifications regarding the procurement.
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Purchasing Department | West Chester University | 201 Carter Drive West Chester, Pennsylvania 19383 | 610-436-1013 | fax: 610-436-2637 | kmccoy2@wcupa.edu | www.wcupa.edu
Attachment A – Bid Specification
IFB WCU0407261013
SPECIFICATION FOR WCU0407261013:
One (1) New 2025 Low Cab Forward (LCF) 16 Foot Box Truck with Liftgate
• 8 Cyl. Engine Equipped to operate as a BiFuel Gasoline/CNG vehicle.
o Engine to be equipped and certified by OEM for use with gaseous fuels.
o All CNG components and installation methods used must meet all applicable specifications and requirements as outlined in the currently recognized standards set forth in:
ANSI NGV 1 (Fuel Connection Devices) ANSI NGV 2 (Fuel Cylinders) ANSI NGV 3.1 (Fuel System Components) ANSI PRD 1 (Pressure Relief Devices) NFPA 52 (Vehicular Natural Gas Systems Code) DOT/FMVSS 304 (Fuel System Integrity) CGA C-6.4 (Installation Inspection Standards) o or the most recent supersession of the respective documents in effect at the time of delivery.
o Vehicle to meet all EPA and CARB emissions standards in effect at the time of delivery.
o Engine to be equipped with cold weather starting aids, including 110V plug in engine block heater (example: Isuzu option code I-66).
• CNG fuel storage capacity of 27 gge or greater:
o Fuel System designed to operate at 3600 psi.
o All CNG fuel storage cylinders to be mounted on side of frame rails under van body –
NOT mounted above the frame between the cab and van body.
o Single point fueling connection for refueling all fuel cylinders on vehicle at once.
o Cylinders may NOT be more than one (1) year old (from their date of manufacture) at the time of delivery.
o 20-year lifespan cylinders are preferred, if available.
• Automatic Transmission.
• Power Steering.
• 4 Wheel Anti-Lock Power Brakes.
• 150” Wheelbase.
• Minimum 14,500 GVWR.
• Heavy Duty Charging System with Dual Batteries.
• 2-Wheel Drive with Dual Rear Wheels.
• Front and rear 225/70R19.5 all-season tires.
• Swing away side mirrors.
• Back up alarm.
• Intermittent windshield wipers.
• Bench style seating with 3 Person Capacity.
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West Chester, Pennsylvania 19383 | 610-436-1013 | fax: 610-436-2637 | kmccoy2@wcupa.edu | www.wcupa.edu
Attachment A – Bid Specification
• Minimum of Four (4) sets of keys, programmed to start vehicle if equipped with anti-theft system
• Operator’s and Parts Manuals for Truck, Van Body, and Liftgate in printed form or on CD/DVD formatted for PC to be supplied at time of delivery.
• Color of vehicle cab and body to be White – Interior may be Gray, Brown, or Blue.
• Rear view monitor and camera system
• 16 Foot nominal Aluminum Dry Freight Van Body including:
o Whiting Premium Roll Up Type Rear Door with 2” Rollers or pre-approved equal Minimum opening height of 84 inches and width of 88 inches Door opening must provide minimum height clearance of 84 inches with door open Interior must have minimum height clearance of 84 inches from floor to door when door is open o .040" aluminum, smooth, pre-painted white, riveted to side and front vertical wall posts on 16" centers o Anti-snag roof design with crowned aluminum roof and reinforced radius corners and aerodynamic aluminum radii o LED clearance lights with protection from tree branches, etc o Minimum of two interior LED dome lights that properly illuminate interior space with rear door opened o External work lights to illuminate liftgate work area for loading/unloading at night o Interior dome lighting and External work light to be controlled by a single switch mounted in cab dash with illuminating indicator.
o Front and side interior scuff ¾” x 11 inches high without a liner o Front and side interior slats made of ¾” x 3” hardwood mounted to posts at 23, 53, 70, and 81 inch centerlines to floor.
o “E” track mounted to Front and Side interior wall posts at 15, 30, 45, and 60 inch centerlines to floor.
o Flat floor, made of 1-1/8" laminated hardwood flooring o Six (6) Recessed D-Ring Tie Down Floor Anchors, 6,000 lb. Capacity, with Backing
Support Plates and low profile round carriage bolt hardware mounted flush to floor for reduced interference with rolling carts that have small diameter wheels. Approximate placement of tie downs shall be as follows, as the floor supports allow:
Three on each side, 12” in from the side wall scuff 24” to 36” forward of the doorway 48” spacing between each tie down, going forward o Protective exterior undercoating applied to box and truck frames, including box floor and crossmembers.
o License plate mounting which will protect plate and license plate lighting from damage caused by use of the liftgate – left lower exterior corner of door with license plate light mounted in door frame.
• Palfinger ILP-25 Level Ride liftgate with 48”x80” wedge type platform with low angle steel ramp o Ramp maintains level ride during operation o Ramp provides low angle ramp for easier loading/unloading of pallet jacks, table/chair carts, and drum dollies.
West Chester, Pennsylvania 19383 | 610-436-1013 | fax: 610-436-2637 | kmccoy2@wcupa.edu | www.wcupa.edu
Attachment A – Bid Specification o Handheld remote with coiled cord and holster mounted on lower curb side interior of box.
Approximate Layout of Floor Tie Downs
| 150” Wheelbase. |
| Minimum 14,500 GVWR. |
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