7-03-2023 CNG Conversion Specs Appendix B.docx
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- FM-23-301
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- California
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CNG Conversion Specifications for Ford Trucks - City of Long Beach
This document is an Appendix B specification sheet for ITB FM 23-301, a competitive invitation to bid issued by the City of Long Beach, California, for the conversion and installation of compressed natural gas (CNG) systems on Ford pickup and service bed trucks. The project encompasses 21 different vehicle configurations across Ford F-250, F-350, and F-550 models in various cab styles (Regular, Super, and Crew Cab configurations) and bed types (standard pickup beds and service beds), totaling approximately 90 units to be completed over a two-year period covering 2023, 2024, and 2025 model years. Vendors must provide all labor, parts, transportation of vehicles to and from the conversion facility, diagnostic and repair training for a minimum of eight hours to City Fleet Services technicians, complete schematics and parts manuals for every installed component, and must be Ford-approved Qualified Vehicle Modifiers (QVM) with CARB certification. The specifications require vendors to state any exceptions to the stated requirements in blank spaces provided; failure to complete all blank spaces will be interpreted as the vendor meeting all specification minimums.
All CNG conversion installations must meet identical technical specifications across vehicle types, including 17 to 27 GGE (gasoline gallon equivalent) capacity tanks at 3600 lbs pressure capacity, Type 1 tanks with underbody placement, stainless steel lines, 10 micron in-line filters, quarter-turn manual shut-off valves, solenoid-operated tank valves, OEM fuel gauge operation, and on-fill-port fuel pressure gauges. The awarded vendor is responsible for all vehicle transportation and must provide a three-year warranty from the date of service placement covering defects in material and workmanship, with repair or replacement at the vendor's expense. Warranty performance requires service within one working day of notification and vehicle return to service within one week of claim submission. Liquidated damages of $25.00 per day apply for delays beyond the specified delivery date, with time being of the essence. The contractor must maintain bi-weekly status updates to the City's Fleet Representative, and all equipment must be picked up and delivered to City of Long Beach Fleet Services Bureau at 2600 Temple Avenue, Long Beach, California 90806.
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| NOI to Award ITB FM-23-301.pdf | ||
| 7-01-2023 Appendix A - Multi Year Package Specs FY-23_~2.docx | DOCX document | |
| ITB Attachments~3.pdf | ||
| Bid Recap.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| ITB FM-23-301 Addendum 2 .pdf | ||
| ITB FM-23-301 Addendum .pdf | ||
| ITB FM 23-301 CNG Conversion Review~3.pdf | ||
| CNG Conversion 23 - Item Export ~1.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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ITB FM 23-301 – APPENDIX B
CNG CONVERSION AND INSTALLATIONS
FORD TRUCKS. COMPLY
YES NO COMMENTS / EXCEPTIONS
Intent:
1. It is the intent of these specifications to cover the furnishings and installation of all necessary CNG conversion parts, equipment, and installation as hereinafter specified, with a view to obtaining the best results and the most acceptable installation for use by the City of Long Beach (City). These specifications will describe the minimum requirements for the installation of CNG equipment.
2. It is expected that all factors will be considered about placement, compliance with factory safety features, CARB certification regulations and engineered design.
3. All parts, components, equipment and accessories must be completely installed, assembled and adjusted as required by these specifications; and/or the component manufacturer’s instructions.
4. The awarded vendor shall be responsible for the transportation of the vehicles from and to the City of Long Beach.
5. Vendor shall provide all S/N information of the CNG tanks, valves, hoses and accessories for each vehicle.
6. The Awarded vendor shall provide diagnostic and repair training for a minimum of 8 hours and any ongoing update software to City of Long Beach Fleet Services Technicians at Fleet Services facility on all year and model vehicles being retrofit with the CNG system.
7. Successful bidder shall provide a full set of schematics for every component installed on the vehicles and a complete parts manual. All manuals and schematics shall be delivered with each unit.
8. Awarded vendor must be Ford approved QVM and provide CARB certification.
All work will be accomplished in a professional workmanship manner, to recognized industry standards, and in strict accordance with applicable codes and regulations.
Bidding Instructions:
State comments and or exceptions in the blank spaces provided for each section regarding the vehicle or equipment offered corresponding to the specifications set forth. Bids shall include all labor and parts not provided by the City of Long Beach. FAILURE TO COMPLETE ALL BLANK SPACES WILL OTHERWISE BE DETERMINED AS VENDOR MEETING SPECIFICATIONS MINIMUMS
General Instructions:
These specifications represent 21 different configurations of the Ford vehicles the City intends to outfit with CNG package for 2023, 2024 and 2025-year model in the next two-year period, which amounts to approximately 90 units. For ease of management the specs are numbered as they were in our multi-year master list bid specifications.
Spec A:
FORD F-250 XL, 2WD Super Cab Pickup, CNG
1. 17GGE capacity tank minimum.
2. 3600lbs pressure capacity.
3. Under body placement.
4. Type 1 tank(s).
5. Fill port in OEM original location.
6. Stainless steel lines.
7. 10 micron in-line filter.
8. Quarter turn manual shut off valve.
9. Solenoid operated tank valve.
10. OEM fuel gauge operation.
11. On fill port fuel pressure gauge.
Spec B:
FORD F-250, 2WD Crew Cab Pickup, CNG
1. 17 GGE capacity tank minimum
2. 3600lbs pressure capacity.
3. Under body placement.
4. Type 1 tank(s).
5. Fill port in OEM original location.
6. Stainless steel lines.
7. 10 micron in-line filter.
8. Quarter turn manual shut off valve.
9. Solenoid operated tank valve.
Spec C:
FORD F-250, 4WD Regular Cab Pickup, CNG
1. 17 GGE capacity tank minimum
2. 3600lbs pressure capacity.
3. Under body placement.
4. Type 1 tank(s).
5. Fill port in OEM original location.
6. Stainless steel lines.
7. 10 micron in-line filter.
8. Quarter turn manual shut off valve.
9. Solenoid operated tank valve.
Spec D:
FORD F-250, 4WD Super Cab Pickup, CNG
1. 17 GGE capacity tank minimum.
2. 3600lbs pressure capacity.
3. Under body placement.
4. Type 1 tank(s).
5. Fill port in OEM original location.
6. Stainless steel lines.
7. 10 micron in-line filter.
8. Quarter turn manual shut off valve.
9. Solenoid operated tank valve.
Spec E:
FORD F-250, 4WD Crew Cab Pickup, CNG
1. 17 GGE capacity tank minimum.
2. 3600lbs pressure capacity.
3. Under body placement.
4. Type 1 tank(s).
5. Fill port in OEM original location.
6. Stainless steel lines.
7. 10 micron in-line filter.
8. Quarter turn manual shut off valve.
9. Solenoid operated tank valve.
Spec F:
FORD F-350, 2WD Regular Cab Pickup, CNG
1. 17 GGE capacity tank minimum.
2. 3600lbs pressure capacity.
3. Under body placement.
4. Type 1 tank(s).
5. Fill port in OEM original location.
6. Stainless steel lines.
7. 10 micron in-line filter.
8. Quarter turn manual shut off valve.
9. Solenoid operated tank valve.
Spec G:
FORD F-350, 2WD Regular Cab Pickup, CNG
1. 21 GGE capacity tank minimum.
2. 3600lbs pressure capacity.
3. Under body placement.
4. Type 1 tank(s).
5. Fill port in OEM original location.
6. Stainless steel lines.
7. 10 micron in-line filter.
8. Quarter turn manual shut off valve.
9. Solenoid operated tank valve.
Spec H:
FORD F-350, 2WD Super Cab Pickup, CNG
1. 21 GGE capacity tank minimum
2. 3600lbs pressure capacity.
3. Under body placement.
4. Type 1 tank(s).
5. Fill port in OEM original location.
6. Stainless steel lines.
7. 10 micron in-line filter.
8. Quarter turn manual shut off valve.
9. Solenoid operated tank valve.
Spec I:
FORD F-350, 4WD Regular Cab Pickup, CNG
1. 21 GGE capacity tank minimum.
2. 3600lbs pressure capacity.
3. Under body placement.
4. Type 1 tank(s).
5. Fill port in OEM original location.
6. Stainless steel lines.
7. 10 micron in-line filter.
8. Quarter turn manual shut off valve.
9. Solenoid operated tank valve.
Spec J:
FORD F-350, 4WD Super Cab Pickup, CNG
1. 21 GGE capacity tank minimum.
2. 3600lbs pressure capacity.
3. Under body placement.
4. Type 1 tank(s).
5. Fill port in OEM original location.
6. Stainless steel lines.
7. 10 micron in-line filter.
8. Quarter turn manual shut off valve.
9. Solenoid operated tank valve.
Spec K:
FORD F-350, 4WD Crew Cab Pickup, CNG
1. 21 GGE capacity tank minimum.
2. 3600lbs pressure capacity.
3. Under body placement.
4. Type 1 tank(s).
5. Fill port in OEM original location.
6. Stainless steel lines.
7. 10 micron in-line filter.
8. Quarter turn manual shut off valve.
9. Solenoid operated tank valve.
Spec L:
FORD F-350, 4WD Crew Cab Pickup, CNG
1. 21 GGE capacity tank minimum.
2. 3600lbs pressure capacity.
3. Under body placement.
4. Type 1 tank(s).
5. Fill port in OEM original location.
6. Stainless steel lines.
7. 10 micron in-line filter.
8. Quarter turn manual shut off valve.
9. Solenoid operated tank valve.
Spec M:
FORD F-250 Regular Cab Service Bed Truck, CNG
1. 21 GGE capacity tank minimum.
2. 3600lbs pressure capacity.
3. Under body placement.
4. Type 1 tank(s).
5. Fill port in OEM original location.
6. Stainless steel lines.
7. 10 micron in-line filter.
8. Quarter turn manual shut off valve.
9. Solenoid operated tank valve.
Spec N:
FORD F-250 Super Cab Serviced Bed Truck, CNG
1. 17 GGE capacity tank minimum.
2. 3600lbs pressure capacity.
3. Under body placement.
4. Type 1 tank(s).
5. Fill port in OEM original location.
6. Stainless steel lines.
7. 10 micron in-line filter.
8. Quarter turn manual shut off valve.
9. Solenoid operated tank valve.
Spec O:
FORD F-250, Crew Cab Serviced Bed Truck, CNG
1. 17 GGE capacity tank minimum.
2. 3600lbs pressure capacity.
3. Under body placement.
4. Type 1 tank(s).
5. Fill port in OEM original location.
6. Stainless steel lines.
7. 10 micron in-line filter.
8. Quarter turn manual shut off valve.
9. Solenoid operated tank valve.
Spec P:
FORD F-350, Regular Cab Serviced Bed Truck, CNG
1. 19 GGE capacity tank minimum.
2. 3600lbs pressure capacity.
3. Under body placement.
4. Type 1 tank(s).
5. Fill port in OEM original location.
6. Stainless steel lines.
7. 10 micron in-line filter.
8. Quarter turn manual shut off valve.
9. Solenoid operated tank valve.
Spec Q:
FORD F-350 SUPER CAB SERVICE BED TRUCK, CNG
1. 19 GGE capacity tank minimum.
2. 3600lbs pressure capacity.
3. Under body placement.
4. Type 1 tank(s).
5. Fill port in OEM original location.
6. Stainless steel lines.
7. 10 micron in-line filter.
8. Quarter turn manual shut off valve.
9. Solenoid operated tank valve.
Spec R:
FORD F-350, Crew Cab Serviced Bed Truck, CNG
1. 19 GGE capacity tank minimum.
2. 3600lbs pressure capacity.
3. Under body placement.
4. Type1 tank(s).
5. Fill port in OEM original location.
6. Stainless steel lines.
7. 10 micron in-line filter.
8. Quarter turn manual shut off valve.
9. Solenoid operated tank valve.
Spec S:
FORD F-550, Regular Cab Serviced Bed Truck, CNG
1. 27 GGE capacity tank minimum.
2. 3600lbs pressure capacity.
3. Under body placement.
4. Type 1 tank(s).
5. Fill port in OEM original location.
6. Stainless steel lines.
7. 10 micron in-line filter.
8. Quarter turn manual shut off valve.
9. Solenoid operated tank valve.
Spec T:
FORD F-550, Super Cab Serviced Bed Truck, CNG
1. 27 GGE capacity tank minimum.
2. 3600lbs pressure capacity.
3. Under body placement.
4. Type 1 tank(s).
5. Fill port in OEM original location.
6. Stainless steel lines.
7. 10 micron in-line filter.
8. Quarter turn manual shut off valve.
9. Solenoid operated tank valve.
Spec U:
FORD F-550, Crew Cab Serviced Bed Truck, CNG
1. 27 GGE capacity tank minimum.
2. 3600lbs pressure capacity.
3. Under body placement.
4. Type 1 tank(s).
5. Fill port in OEM original location.
6. Stainless steel lines.
7. 10 micron in-line filter.
8. Quarter turn manual shut off valve.
9. Solenoid operated tank valve.
Tank Information:
1. The unit shall have the Vehicle Modifier. (VQM) plate under the hood with detail information on tank (s) to include the serial number (SN) and expiration date (s) No Exceptions
2. The pressure gauge shall be protected from any potential damage
3. The S/N and tank (s) expiration information shall provide on the invoice provided to the City representative.
Warranty:
1. Manufacturer shall identify a single point warranty, and repair facility approved by the City of Long Beach within a 50-miles of Long Beach City Hall. The awarded vendor shall be responsible of transportation of the vehicle for any warranty claims.
2. The Contractor shall guarantee the complete installation furnished under these specifications against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 3 years from date unit is placed in service.
3. The Contractor shall repair or replace any such item(s) necessary during the warranty period at its own cost and expense, without cost to the City.
4. Warranty shall begin when the City of Long Beach places the unit in service.
5. All transportation of vehicles for warranty repairs shall be at the expense of the manufacturer unless prior agreement is approved for each instance with the City of Long Beach.
Warranty Performance:
1. The contractor shall be required to provide service within one (1) working day after notification by telephone.
2. If the contractor does not acknowledge after two (2) working days, it shall be assumed as approval for the City to repair the vehicle or obtain warranty outside vendor repair facility.
3. The City shall be paid an area average hourly rate for labor inclusive of transportation and parts replaced one for one repairs from component manufacturers.
4. The CNG Manufacturer shall stock parts for any warranty repairs and have vehicle return in to service within a week of any claim submitted.
5. The vehicle manufacturer shall furnish all warranty documentation to the City upon delivery.
6. Defective parts shall be labeled and retained by the City until parts are replaced.
7. Contractor shall take full responsibility for returning any defective parts to his supplier. Outside vendor repair facility parts and labor billing to go directly to manufacturer.
8. The City of Long Beach Fleet Services would desire to be approve by the awarded vendor to be a facility warranty provider.
Liquidated Damages
Time is of the essence for delivery. Contractor shall commence work on date specified in a written Notice to Proceed/City of Long Beach Purchase Order from the City and shall complete all work/delivery within days/date listed in the “Delivery Requirement” section of the bid. Time is of the essence hereunder. City will suffer damage if the work/delivery is not completed within the time stated, but those damages would be difficult or impractical to determine. Therefore, liquidated damages in the amount of $25.00 per day, beginning at the time work/delivery is due and continuing each day until work/delivery is completed, shall be paid to City or withheld from final payment for such delay. City to evaluate on a case by case basis. Such as strikes, lockouts and events beyond the reasonable control of Contractor.
Contractor is required to keep City informed of the status of the equipment on a bi-weekly basis to the Fleet Representative. Delays can be authorized with prior approval in writing from Fleet Services Representative.
Pickup and delivery:
All equipment and vehicles shall be pick up and delivered to:
City of Long Beach, Fleet Services Bureau 2600 Temple Ave. Long Beach CA 90806
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