2019 Food Service 12' Cube Van RFP.pdf

SOUTH REDFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT

26141 SCHOOLCRAFT RD

REDFORD, MI 48239

INVITATION TO BID

FOR: ONE (1) “FOOD SERVICE 12’ CUBE VAN”

RFP Release Date: September 17, 2019

RFP Submission Deadline: October 2, 2019 at 10:00 AM

The Board of Education, South Redford Schools, is requesting bids on one food service 12’ cube van. Listed below and attached are the minimum specifications and below instructions.

1. Bids are to be submitted to fully comply with these specifications and instructions and must include all other equipment, to meet the safety requirements, laws, etc., as set forth by the State of Michigan and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards as applicable.

2. All specifications are stated as minimum specifications. Any deviation from the specifications as listed must be submitted in writing.

3. Delivery Date Must Be Specified by Dealer

4. Manufacturer shall include with delivery of vehicle, a line sheet that will accurately reflect all components/parts of the van.

5. Dealer will include with delivery a copy of the parts and service manual for all components of the vehicle.

6. Van and Body purchases are exempt from all taxes, including state and federal.

7. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive any irregularities in bidding and is not bound to accept low bid.

8. Bids shall be binding for a minimum of 30 days from the date of opening.

Proposal Format

1. Sealed proposals for one food service van are being solicited at the Board Office of the South Redford School District in the Jan W. Jacobs Educational Services Center, 26141 Schoolcraft Rd, Redford, MI 48239.

2. The bid MUST include the included Van Specification Form along with any required attachments for explanations, and a completed Iran Linked Business Affidavit. All documents must be submitted together and signed by an authorized company agent.

3. Envelope containing bid and required attachments is to be clearly marked “Food Service Van Bid.” If you should have any questions, contact Cathy Lloyd-Langley, Director of Finance, South Redford School District at 313-535-4000 x 1008, or by email (cathy.lloyd-langley@southredford.org).

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS FOR DELIVERY/CARGO VAN (Econoline or Equivalent)

COMPANY: CONTACT NUMBER:

CONTACT PERSON: SIGNATURE:

VEHICLE: PRICE:

12’ CUBE VAN/BODY SPECIFICATIONS

Please confirm each specification or provide an explanation of equivalent features that you will be providing in your bid if there is an exception.

VAN

Body

12’ aluminum iner-city van body, 85 Inside Height and 96’ Outside Width

Under Structure/Floor 2” x 6” Dense Pine Flooring

3” Formed Crossmembers – 16” On Center

Flat Floor Designs (Not Forklift Capable)

5” Formed Channel Longsills

Aluminum Rub Rail

Sidewalls and Front .125 Extruded Aluminum Vertical Front Corner Post with 6 ¼” Radius

Composite Corners with .050 12” Radius Aluminum Exterior Side Walls

.040 Smooth Pre-Painted White Aluminum Exterior Side Walls

3/8” Core FRP Front Wall

Galvanized Steel “Z” Side Wall Post On 16” Centers with 3” Rivet Spacing

3/8” Plywood Lining (Full Height on Side Walls)

Roof

.032 One Piece Aluminum, Bonded to Galvanized Steel Anti-Snag Roof Bows On 24” Centers

Rear Frame/Door Todco or Equivalent Tough Shell Top Coat PPW Overhead Rear Door

Side Seals and Two Point Bottom Seal

Maximum Security Lock

Roll Up Read Door (Clear Opening of 88” wide and 79” high)

6” Rear Door Header

12 Ga. Galvannealed Steel Corner Post and Header

One Piece V-Grooved 10 Ga. Steel Threshold

Internal Gussets in Rear Frame

Composite Rear Corners

Electrical/Lighting LED Marker Lights with Sealed Wire Harness

One (1) LED Dome Light Hot Wired with Rear Switch

Lining 3/8” Plywood Lining- Full Height Side Walls Interior Width After Lining 91 5/8”

Cargo Control At least One (1) Row E-Track On Recessed on Streetside

At least Two (2) Ross E-track Recessed on Curbside

Miscellaneous

Unit Installed – Puck Mounted

One Pair of Mudflaps

Manufacturers 3-Year/36,000 Mile Bumper to Bumper Body Warranty

Manufacturers 5-Year “Unlimited Mileage” Structural Warranty

Additional LED Dome Light

Solid Bulkhead With No Cab Access Door

LIFTGATE

2000 Lb Capacity

55” x 89” + 12” Extruded Aluminum Liftgate Platform

Steel Frame and Rails

Full Size Pump and Motor with Pressure Relief Valve to Prevent Overloading Platform

Cylinder-Mounted Flow Control Valve To Prevent Rapid Uncontrolled Platform Descent

Safety Trip Bar

Recessed S/T/T and Back-Up Lights

Power Open/Close

150 AMP Circuit Breaker with Manual Reset

Drop In Style Latches and Platform Latch Lock

Aluminum Sliders Feature Polyethylene Wear Pads

Split Cart Stops

Dual Control Fixed Curbside + Remote Pendant Control

In Cab Shut Off Switch