City of Detroit

Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) FTA Request for Quote 548387 – Heavy Duty Tow Truck

Revised 10/08/25

CITY OF DETROIT

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

FTA REQUEST FOR QUOTE

RFQ NO. 548387

Heavy Duty Tow Truck

Buyer: Aroya Rush

EVENT / ACTIVITY DUE DATE / TIME

ADVERTISEMENT DATE Friday, October 2, 2026

QUESTIONS DUE Friday, October 9, 2026 by 12:00pm EST

All questions must be submitted online in the Supplier Portal

ANSWERS DISTRIBUTED Tuesday, October 13, 2026 by 2:00pm EST

QUOTES DUE DATE * Tuesday, October 20, 2026 by 12:00pm EST

In the Supplier Portal as specified in this RFQ.

* Respondents must register at the detroit.bonfirehub.com Supplier Portal to download bid documents and submit bids. The City cannot guarantee the accuracy of any bid documents obtained from outside of the Supplier Portal, and bids submitted outside of EUNA Bonfire will not be accepted. Detailed resources about registering and bidding, including video tutorials and live, virtual office hours, are available at www.detroitmi.gov/suppliersupport.

Questions about the specifics of this RFQ must be asked within the EUNA Bonfire Q&A interface for the bid on or before the date and time indicated above. Questions asked via phone, email, and/or other means will not be answered.

Quotes must be uploaded in EUNA Bonfire on or prior to the date and time indicated above. Late and/or emailed quotes will not be accepted.

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1. PROJECT REQUEST

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) on behalf of the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) requests quotes from qualified Respondents to render certain technical or professional services ("Services") as set forth in this RFQ to provide one

(1) heavy duty tow truck and preventative maintenance parts and repair parts.

The selected bidder shall provide heavy-duty tow and recovery equipment capable of safely recovering and relocating New Flyer XD40 (40-foot) and XD60 (60-foot articulated) transit buses in both depot and on-road environments.

2. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

DDOT operates a transit fleet of approximately 300 buses which services the Metro Detroit area 24hrs per day, 7 days per week. This requires reliable heavy-duty recovery capability in dense urban environments, including high-traffic corridors, restricted intersections, and depot facilities. The selected equipment shall support safe, efficient recovery operations while minimizing vehicle damage, service disruption, and safety risks.

3. AWARD CLAUSE INCLUDING RENEWAL OPTIONS

If a contract is awarded as a result of this RFQ, it will be a City of Detroit Goods and Services Contract. This will be a one (1) time purchase. The City anticipates one award as a result of the RFQ.

4. STATEMENT OF WORK

The selected bidder shall furnish and deliver (1) new Tow Truck fully equipped in accordance with the listed specifications detailed in this RFQ and preventative maintenance parts and repair parts. All bids shall include freight FOB to the designated delivery point. DDOT shall reject requests for additional compensation for freight charges.

• Accessories or other equipment in addition to those listed that are normally furnished as standard or required to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) shall not be deleted from vehicle(s).

• Bidders’ pricing shall incorporate any/all peripheral costs including but not limited to costs of delivery/transportation charges, training, materials, labor, insurance, applicable taxes, warranty, overhead and profit, that are required by this RFQ.

SPECIFICATION

This specification covers a new, complete diesel-powered emergency recovery vehicle ready for operation and equipped with but not limited to the following component features: Tandem rear axle unit configuration, two stage, 100,000 lbs. recovery boom, dual 35,000 lbs. hydraulic winches and an under-reach/under-lift rated at 55,000lbs retracted 17,000lbs extended and 80,000 lbs. lifting and towing capacities respectively.

1. The Contractor shall procure and assemble the equipment herein specified in accordance with the recommended practices of the manufacturer of the component parts.

2. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to make sure that all parts and components fit and function together properly.

3. The components, engine, axles, suspension, frame, cab, transmission, electrical, brakes, etc., shall be offered as standard or optional equipment by the manufacture for

Page 3 of 39 Revised 1/26/26 the vehicle model being proposed. Substituting units from other models, to “beef-up” a lesser rated model will not be permitted.

4. Workmanship will be first class and consistent with the latest manufacturing techniques.

Repair Parts Parts shall be of the best quality, genuine, new, O.E.M. grade materials. All generic parts must meet or exceed O.E.M. specifications. The price list for remanufactured parts must show O.E.M. interchange numbers and description. Contractors must have parts in stock. Contractor must be a licensed authorized dealer for services bid upon. The Contractor is required to own and operate a facility to perform warranty repairs.

Personnel Training

1. Contractor shall provide training to a minimum of three (3) DDOT personnel in the proper operation of the vehicle and equipment. Training shall be conducted at DDOT facilities in Detroit, MI.

2. In addition to initial training, three follow-up trainings will be conducted within 36 months of contract period.

Workmanship

1. Workmanship shall be professional and shall conform in all aspects to the best practices in automotive, electro-hydraulic, truck building and mechanical manufacturing.

2. The contractor agrees to promptly correct by repairing or replacing any defect or failure of compliance included in the scope of this project that may develop.

Submission Requirements o Detailed technical specification o Buy America compliance documentation o Delivery schedule o Warranty terms o Service and maintenance support plan o Demonstration availability (if applicable) o Pricing o Heavy Duty Tow Truck: Vendor(s) quotes for the heavy-duty tow truck must be provided on the vendor(s) official letterhead.

o Parts Quote: Vendor(s) quote for the required parts must be submitted using attached form titled “Attachment C – Pricing”

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Warranty Bidders shall provide a detailed copy of their standard manufacturer’s warranty for the vehicle.

This documentation must explicitly outline:

1. The total duration of the warranty coverage

2. A comprehensive list of all parts, systems (structural, hydraulic, and recovery, etc.), and labor covered.

3. A clear list of any exclusions or limitations to the warranty.

4. The process and contact procedures for initiating a warranty claim.

The successful bidder shall provide, or guarantee access to, professional repair and maintenance services for the heavy-duty tow truck for a minimum period of one (1) year following the date of final delivery.

Bidders shall submit a formal statement confirming their ability to meet this requirement, including:

1. Confirmation of service availability for the one-year minimum term.

2. The location(s) of authorized service facilities capable of performing repairs on this specific equipment.

3. Estimated turnaround times for standard and emergency repairs.

4. Availability of onsite service or mobile repair options, if applicable.

Failure to provide a commitment to these service requirements may result in the disqualification of the bid.

Training and Support The selected bidder shall provide:

1. Operator training upon delivery

2. Maintenance and operational instruction materials

3. Parts and service availability

Demonstration/Test Evaluation DDOT reserves the right to request a demonstration All demonstrations shall be conducted under DDOT supervision and in compliance with safety, insurance, and liability requirements. Demonstrations do not guarantee award and will be used strictly for evaluation purposes.

Demonstration(s) is to assess:

• Operational Performance

• Maneuverability in urban environments

• Safety and stability under load

• Suitability for XD40 and XD60 recovery operations

Bidders shall indicate availability for:

• Live demonstration unit, and/or

• Scheduled test drive or field evaluation

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5. OPERATIONAL INFORMATION

Awarded Contractor(s) will work closely with City agency staff.

The Respondent is expected to provide service in accordance with the terms of the executed contract and under the rules, regulations, and supervision of the City.

Operational Requirements Equipment must:

1. Operate safely in congested urban environments

2. Support rapid emergency deployment

3. Minimize risk of damage to transit vehicles

4. Operate in both roadway and depot environments

5. Support continuous 24/7 municipal operations

6. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Responding vendors must meet the following qualifications:

1) Must have a minimum of five (5) years experience providing similar services/goods.

Must provide a minimum of three (3) references as proof.

2) Must be a licensed authorized dealer for the quoted vehicle.

7. TECHNICAL INFORMATION

REQUIREMENTS

The recovery vehicle shall consist of a tandem rear axle, Class 8 truck and under lift recovery unit. All parts used on the recovery vehicle and under lift unit shall be new.

The truck shall conform to at minimum, but not limited to the following:

CAB

The cab shall be furnished with the manufacturer’s conventional cab, which shall contain all the controls, switches and instrumentations needed and necessary for the complete operation of the recovery vehicle. Cab shall have passenger seat, and an air conditioning system.

1. A stub nose type cab will not be acceptable. The cab shall have a forward tilting hood

2. The cab shall be equipped with or contain the following, whether considered as standard or optional equipment by the manufacturer:

a. An air suspension driver’s and air-suspension passenger seat shall be installed.

b. Safety seat locks (to prevent movement of seats);

c. Safety seat belts with retractors on all seats

d. Dual windshield wipers multi- speed with intermittent feature

e. Right and left external rearview mirrors, Aero style, mirrors to be heated and power remote controlled. with clamp on convex mirror;

f. Right and left sun visors;

g. Dome light with switch

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h. Four-way emergency flasher traffic hazard switch;

i. Fuel gauge, air pressure gauges, voltmeter, electronic speedometer, tachometer, oil pressure gauge with oil pressure actuated hour-meter, water temperature gauge, transmission fluid temperature, engine overheat warning light with buzzer, low air system warning light and buzzer as well will be installed in the cab by the OEM;

j. Dual air pressure gauges to indicate air system and service brake reservoir pressures, charging system voltmeter, engine hour meter and speedometer/odometer gauges;

k. A total of six (6) keyed alike door, ignition and cabinet locks are to be supplied for recovery vehicle purchased under this specification.

l. Cab grab (assist) handles-entry, left and right-hand stainless-steel handles and hardware, minimum twenty-four (24) inches long each;

m. Eight-inch spotlight mounted on operator’s side post;

n. O.E.M installed AM and FM radio;

o. Cab interior shall be color coordinated to the exterior color;

p. Floor coverings shall be color coordinated to the exterior color;

q. Heater – Air Conditioner – The vehicle shall be equipped with a heater, defroster, and an air conditioning system heavy duty OEM. The air conditioner must be installed at the factory by the O.E.M and shall not be roof mounted.

r. Cab shall include a steering column with the capability of seven (7) position tilts and two and one-quarter (2.25) inch telescopic type with an eighteen (18) inch steering wheel located on the left side of the cab designating the driver’s position. The steering wheel shall be covered with black adsorbate padding.

s. All cab installed controls shall be back-lit and clearly identified with permanent labels/tags.

t. Traction type steps should be provided along the left and right sides of the cab.

u. The cab shall also be equipped with, but not limited to the following; tinted safety glass all windows, dual sun visors and arm rest, center mounted interior dome light, power windows for both doors, manufactures’ standard dual head air horn with snow shield, front fender extensions or mud flaps, full floor solid rubber mats, two (2) mounted reinforced beacons, and back up alarm (when truck is in reverse).

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DIMENSIONS

1. The Cab-to-Axle (CA) dimension shall be determined by the manufacturer based on the specified truck wheel base.

2. Wheelbase – as short as practical but shall not be less than a minimum of 256 inches.

3. Turning Radius – the vehicle turning radius shall be as short as practical for the wheelbase provided.

4. Must be equipped with 24” parent frame rail extensions to accommodate weighted push bumper.

ENGINE

1. The engine shall be a diesel engine, turbocharged, electronically controlled, with the following minimum requirements:

a. Horsepower rating --- 450 HP minimum

b. Peak Torque --At least 1650 ft. lbs. minimum

c. Governed Speed – At Least 1800 RPM minimum

d. Displacement – At least 14.9 Liter

2. The engine starting system shall be a twelve (12) volt system;

3. The oil filter shall be a manufacture approved, spin on type, full flow and bypass lube oil filter single can type.

4. Engine air cleaner with restriction service indicator in cab;

5. Engine alternator should have a minimum rated output of 200 amps or greater;

COOLING SYSTEM

1. The engine cooling system shall be circulating liquid type with thermostatic control to maintain a coolant temperature consistent with the manufactures’ recommendations when operating under the intended service conditions. System should be designed so that upon failure of the thermostatic controls, the engine continues normal operation without over heating due to restricted coolant circulation;

2. A bypass shall be provided to permit coolant circulation in the engine block, with the thermostat closed until normal operating temperatures are reached;

3. All coolant and heater hoses shall be silicone. All hoses shall be installed with constant torque stainless clamps.

4. Draincocks shall be installed at the low point of the cooling system, and at any other points necessary to drain the system completely.

5. A coolant temperature gauge shall be installed on the instrument panel inside the cab;

6. A low-level engine coolant indicator light and buzzer shall be installed in the cab;

7. A high engine coolant temperature indicator light and buzzer shall be installed in the cab;

8. The cooling system shall utilize an anti-freeze that is protected from freezing to

Negative 34 (-34°) degrees Fahrenheit.

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FUEL SYSTEM

1. Fuel tank will be equipped with an accessible drain plug. The filler pipe opening shall be in an easily accessible location outside the cab.

2. Fuel tank capacity shall be aluminum and have minimum of eighty (80) gallons mounted as far forward as practical. The tank shall be labeled “DIESEL FUEL ONLY” with paint impervious to diesel fuel.

3. Fuel water separator/filter with thermostatically controlled heating element shall be installed to effectively filter and furl contamination.

TRANSMISSION

1. The transmission shall be automatic and shall be compatible with the engine called for in section 2-6.3 of this specification. The transmission shall be a six (6) speed wide ratio double overdrive with a PTO gear automatic transmission.

2. The transmission shall meet all manufacturers’ requirements and include an air to oil cooler integrated into the lower portion of the cooling package. There shall be an external filter installed on the outlet side of the transmission cooler. Filter size (GPM) shall be as recommended by the transmission manufacture;

3. The hot shift PTO shall power one (1) hydraulic pump to supply hydraulic power for all boom operations. Hydraulic power for all functions shall be supplied by one (1) hydraulic pump flange mounted to the one (1) power take off installed on the road transmission with engagement controls in the cab.

4. A transmission fluid temperature gauge shall be provided.

IDLE CONTROL

1. A high idle activation/deactivation switch shall be located on the control panel located at the rear of the truck. The high idle switch shall automatically maintain a preset engine idle;

2. The high idle shall only be operational when the parking brake is on and the truck transmission is neutral.

EXHAUST SYSTEM

1. Exhaust Shall exit vertically on the passenger side of the truck rear of cab. The unit shall comply with the Interstate Motor Carrier Noise Emissions Standards of Environmental Protection Agency, 40 CFR Part 202;

2. A muffler heat shield shall be provided;

3. Unit shall be equipped with a Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank, and the tank must be a minimum of eight (8) gallon capacity.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1. Electrical circuits shall be provided with the properly rated low voltage over-current protection devices. Devices shall be readily accessible and protected against heat that exceeds the compartment rating, mechanical damage and water spray. Electrical circuit protection shall be accomplished by utilizing fuses, circuit breakers and/or fusible links that conform to SAE (Society of Automotive Engineering) J156, J2077, J554 and /or J1888. All wiring must meet or exceed J1127, J1128 or J1560.

2. The battery system shall be a single system consisting of a minimum of three (3) group 31, 12 VDC heavy duty within a minimum of 1800 CCA, high cycle automotive batteries, each with a minimum reserve capacity of one thousand (1000) minutes with a 23A draw at eighty (80°) degrees Fahrenheit.

3. The battery group must be mounted and protected in a readily accessible location on the recovery vehicle.

4. Batteries shall rest on non-corrosive mats and must be stored in well-ventilated compartments. The compartment must provide for weatherproof protection of the electrical components mounted within the battery area.

5. Heavy-duty battery cables must be used to provide maximum power to the electrical system. Cables must be color coded.

6. Battery terminal connections shall be coated with an anti-corrosion compound. Battery solenoid terminal connections shall be encapsulated with semi-permanent rubberized compound.

7. One (1) set of battery jumper studs with a plastic color-coded cover shall be installed on the front side of the battery box, on the street side. Placement will allow sufficient room for easy jumper access. A tag must be provided for positive / negative terminals.

It should have a closed spring-action waterproof lid, a series parallel switch and capable of making 12 volt and 24 volt starts.

8. Truck shall be equipped with a switch panel containing a circuit breaker typed for each component to be powered “on” during operations.

9. The recovery vehicle shall have a 12-volt high torque starter and a 12-volt charging and electrical system.

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION

1. Front suspension shall have a heavy duty, semi-elliptical, taper leaf design with a rated capacity Minimum 20,000 lbs.

2. Two (2) Bilstein inert, nitrogen gas filled shock absorbers, or approved equal, shall be provided and installed as part of the front suspension system.

3. The rear suspension shall be heavy duty Neway ADZ Suspension with 12” ride height air ride type suspension, or approved equal, Minimum capacity 52,000 lbs.

4. Two (2) Bilstein inert, nitrogen gas filled shock absorbers, or approved equal, shall be provided and installed as part of the rear suspension system.

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FRONT & REAR AXELS

1. Axle manufacture shall certify that the front and the rear axles are applicable and appropriate for intended recovery vehicle use. Axle manufacturers’ published rating shall not be raised to conform to the requirements of this specification.

2. Automatic traction control shall be installed on the tandem rear axle. The automatic traction control system shall apply the anti-lock brake system when the drive wheels lose traction. The system shall scale the electronic single throttle back to prevent wheel spin while accelerating on iced or wet surfaces. The system shall also include manually controlling limited slip access drive axles. Shall include automatic adjusting slack adjusters.

DRIVE LINE

1. The engine, transmission, prop shaft (s), universal joints and differential shall be compatible. Individual units shall be rated to absorb and transmit the power necessary to fulfill the performance requirements of the recovery vehicle described in this Specification.

AIRE BRAKE SYSTEM

1. Rear axle spring brakes shall automatically apply in any situation when air pressure loss is below 25 PSI with a mechanical means for releasing the spring brake chambers exists. An audible alarm shall be designated when system air pressure is below 60 PSI.

2. Axle manufacture shall certify the front brakes are applicable and appropriate for intended use. Axle manufacturers’ published rating shall not be raised to conform to the requirements of this specification.

3. Axle manufacturer shall certify that the rear brakes are applicable and appropriate for intended truck use. Axle manufacturers’ published rating shall not be raised to conform to the requirements of this specification.

4. When applying the push-pull valve in the cab, the rear brakes will engage via mechanic actuation, which must be certified as being suited for use in the recovery vehicle by the axle manufacture. Dual chamber rear brakes, satisfying the FMVSS parking brake requirements, will accomplish this.

5. Meritor-Wabco manual hard control push-pull style valve, or approved equal, shall operate the parking brake system. The control shall be yellow in color.

6. Parking brake actuation valve shall be mounted on the center of the dash within easy access of both the driver and the passenger positions.

7. Front brakes automatic slack adjusters shall be an integral part of the brake assembly and be supplied by brake manufacture.

8. Rear brake slack adjusters shall be an integral part of the brake assembly and be supplied by the brake manufacture.

9. Brake system shall include a Wabco System Saver Model 1200 air dryer or approved equal. The air dryer includes an internal turbo cutoff valve that closes the path between the air compressor and air dryer purge valve during the compressor “unload” cycle.

The turbo cutoff valve allows purging of moisture and contaminates without the loss of turbo boost pressure. The air dryer shall be located on the right side of the frame.

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10. The air compressor provided for the engine shall be a two (2) cylinder, reciprocating Wabco Model SS318 or approved equal pass-through drive type compressor, or approved equal, which must be capable of producing 18.7 CFM at 1200 engine RPM’s.

11. An air governor, which must cut-in and cut-out pressures on the truck, must be provided.

12. Manual drain valves shall be installed on all reservoirs of the air supply system with cable pulls.

13. Brass compression fittings shall be used on the nylon tubing. All drop hoses shall include fiber reinforced neoprene covered hoses.

14. A quick release outside air inlet male connector for the shoreline air inlet shall be provided on the driver side of the cab, located in the driver’s step on the front position.

15. An all-wheel brake lock up system shall be furnished for winching operations (winch brake).

16. All brake chambers should be sized at number thirty (30).

ANTI-LOCK STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM

1. A six (6) sensor, four (4) modulator anti-lock system (ABS) shall be installed on the front and rear axles to prevent the brakes from locking up or skidding while braking during hard stops or on icy or wet surfaces. This in turn must allow the driver to maintain steering control under heavy braking and in most instances shorten the braking distance. The electronic monitoring system shall incorporate diagonal circuitry that monitors wheel speed during braking, through a sensor and tone ring on each wheel.

2. A dash mounted ABS light must be provided to notify the driver of a system malfunction.

STEERING SYSTEM

1. The chassis shall be equipped with power assist steering. The steering mechanism should be designed to permit enough manual steering to bring the fully loaded recovery vehicle to a safe stop in the event of failure of the power assist.

2. The power assisted steering shall have sufficient capacity so that no more than fifteen

(15) pounds of pull is required on the steering wheel to turn the steering wheel from lock to lock with the stationary truck wheels on dry, level pavement and the engine is idling.

3. Stops shall be provided to accurately limit the turning angle to the intended maximum.

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TIRE AND WHEELS

1. The wheels shall be disc type. Rim contours and sizes shall conform to the current recommended practices of the Tire and Rim Association Inc., for the type of recovery vehicle and the intended use. One (1) piece hub piloted wheels.

2. The front tires should be suitable for work capacity of vehicle (all weather).

3. The rear tires should be suitable for work capacity of vehicle (all weather).

4. A front and rear spare wheel and tire assembly mounted and ready to use shall be included separately from the recovery vehicle.

FRAME

Recovery Equipment

1. The recovery vehicle must consist of a recovery boom with integrated under-lift, hydraulic stiff legs, integrated sub-frame and modular bodies.

2. The minimum recovery vehicle capabilities shall be as follows:

a. Maximum Wheelbase 265 inches

b. Chassis Resistance Bending Moment (RBM) 3,000,000-inch Fibonacci (in.

fibs.)

c. Recovery boom TEMA rated at 50 Tons

d. Recovery boom structure rating / retracted at thirty (30) degrees elevation

100,000 pounds

e. Recovery boom structure rating / extended at thirty (30) degree elevation

30,000 pounds

f. Recovery boom winches-two (2) 35,000 pounds each first layer rating

g. Under-lift-fully retracted 55,000 pounds

h. Under-lift-fully extended 17,000 pounds

i. Tow rating of 80,000 pounds

j. Tow/lift capacity point of lift off:

o retracted reach at sixty-two (62) inches 38,000 pounds o mid-point reach at ninety-nine (99) inches 29,840 pounds o extended reach at one hundred thirty-six (143) inches 24,000 pounds

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BODY

1. The modular recovery vehicle body shall be made of all Aluminum, designed for use in heavy duty towing. The modular body shall be approximately one hundred eighty

(180) inches, Cab to Bogey (CB) and shall be ninety-four (94) inches in overall width.

2. Each tool compartment body side assembly shall be mounted to the recovery vehicle sub-frame with four rubber mounts, so the assemblies are completely isolated from deflection of chassis and recovery vehicle structure.

3. The body shall have a minimum of four (4) vertical storage compartments on each side.

4. The compartment door openings shall have a rain channel and dust seal around the perimeter openings.

5. All compartments should include LED lighting with wiring enclosed in water-tight conduit.

6. Compartment doors on horizontal compartments shall be downward swinging and have hinged support arms.

7. Compartment doors on the vertical compartments shall include gas structs to hold door in open position.

8. The doors will come equipped with a half (1/2) inch lip to provide strength and divert water and snow from the doorways.

9. Doors shall be sealed with ball tube rubber gaskets and stainless steel, automotive type latches. Latches shall be lockable and keyed alike. Latches shall be power activated by key fob.

10. Each body side shall be equipped with a walk surface tread-plated overlay on the horizontal surfaces of the top of the body sides.

11. The body shall be equipped with the following additional features:

a. Heavy duty chain rack

b. Frame fork storage

c. Manual operating controls driver and passenger side for wrecker functions

d. Wireless under lift controls

e. Tailboard mounted under lift control

f. Low profile offset dual hole fork holders

g. One (1) set of hydraulic jack legs with flipper feet.

h. Eight (8) Pair Whelen M6 strobe modules 2 Grill/ 2 Hood/ 2 body side/ 2 body rear

i. One (1) Pair 10”x 10” mini strobe mounted on chassis OEM SS roof brackets

j. One (1) Whelen 72” 16 head LED light bar mounted on wrecker body aluminum pylon

k. One (1) Pair LED under lift mounted work lights

l. One (1) Pair swivel LED work lights mounted at rear of body

m. One (1) Pair 90MM LED upper work lights mounted on underside of aluminum pylon

n. One (1) Pair 70MM LED lower work lights

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o. LED flex lamps mounted to rear corners of wrecker body

p. LED flashing warning door light kit

q. One (1) Pair LED side light / strobe combo mounted between drive axles

r. Dual rear camera system

s. Wireless tow light bar

t. Triangle kit

u. Fire extinguisher

v. 10K under lift strap kit

w. Two (2) 8-ton light weight Evolution snatch blocks (imports not acceptable)

x. Two (2) 12-ton light weight Evolution snatch blocks (imports not acceptable)

y. Two (2) dual snatch block holders

12. Recovery Vehicle shall come complete with a deluxe heavy-duty chain and endless loop strap package.

RECOVERY BOOM

1. Recovery boom shall consist of four (4) major compartments; outer boom, inner boom and two (2) “thru center” side -by-side boom end swivels.

2. The boom section shall be fabricated from high strength carbon steel plate to form a rectangle.

3. The outer and inner boom shall have provisions for attachments of a double acting cylinder, used for extending and retracting the inner recovery boom.

4. The inner boom shall also have provisions for attachments of two (2) “through center” side-by-side boom head swivels. The “through center” boom end swivels shall incorporate bronze-brushed sheaves, cable guides and allow for 360-degree sheave rotation.

5. The wrecker /boom shall also incorporate the integrated under-lift assembly.

6. Recovery boom shall be equipped with a double acting hydraulic cylinder used to extend and retract inner boom.

7. Two (2) double acting cylinders shall connect to recovery boom to the sub-frame to be used for raising and lowering recovery boom and integrated under-lift.

8. The receiver boom shall have dual two (2) speed planetary gear winches. The winches shall have the capability of dis-engaging the cable drum “a free spool” and air operated cable tensioners to prevent “bird nesting” of winch cable. Each winch will have a thirty-five thousand (35,000) pound rating and a line speed of seventeen (17) feet per minute (ft./min.)

9. Each winch shall be equipped with two hundred (200) feet of 6X37 1WTC, X1PS cable with a work limit of a minimum of 16,560 pounds and minimum 58,000-pound break limit.

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UNDER LIFT

1. The integrated under-lift lifting arm assembly shall be installed on the tilt tower at a pivot point for folding the arm and between storage and towing positions. The under-lift lifting arm assembly is to be raised and lowered by using the recovery boom controlled both manually and remotely.

2. The lifting arm shall consist of three (3) major components; the outer lifting arm, the intermediate lifting arm and the inner lifting arm. The lifting arms shall be low profile design.

3. The outer lifting arm shall be fabricated from high strength carbon steel sectioned and welded to form a pivoting boom. The intermediate lifting arm shall be fabricated from high strength carbon steel and welded to form a free-floating section. The inner lifting arm shall be fabricated from high-strength carbon steel.

4. The outer lift arm shall have provisions for attachments of hydraulic cylinders used to fold the lifting from stored to towing position, extending and retracting the lifting arm.

5. The inner lifting arm shall have provisions for attachment of hydraulic cylinders used to extend and retract the inner lifting arm and the provision for attachment of a crossbar.

6. The crossbar assembly shall consist of two (2) major components: crossbar and lift fork assembly. The cross bar shall have provisions for attachment to inner lifting arm.

7. The crossbar shall be low profile fabricated design.

8. The fork adapters shall be manually extended along the crossbar and shall be secured to the crossbar by means of a “T” handle bolt that can be locked or unlocked without the use of tools. The fork adapters shall be low profile design and have dual hole to allow for securing the towed vehicle.

9. The fork-lifting adapters shall have the following attachment forks:

a. Two (2) 3” short forks.

b. Two (2) 3” medium forks.

c. Two (2) 3” tall forks.

d. Two (2) 5” short forks.

e. Two (2) 5” medium forks.

f. Two (2) 5” tall forks.

g. Two (2) 6” medium forks.

h. Two (2) off-set rear axle forks.

i. Two (2) pivoting spring lift forks.

j. Two (2) 5/8” chain lift adapters.

k. Two (2) riser adaptors.

l. Two (2) fork spacers.

m. One (1) pintle hook adapter.

n. One (1) fifth wheel adapter.

o. One (1) set of adapters used with New Flyer buses.

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10. There shall be an extra heavy-duty tire lift attachment. The attachment will have the ability to support and move heavy-duty trucks and fire equipment by the tires with the capacity of twenty-five thousand (25,000) pounds.

OUT RIGGERS

1. A set of twelve (12°) degree opposed hydraulic rear jack stiff legs shall be provided at the tail of the truck to assist in the recovery operations.

2. The stiff legs shall be raised and lowered by hydraulic double acting cylinders to stabilize the truck in a recovery operation.

3. The subframe of the body shall provide for jack stiff legs and integrated boom to be all integrated though one (1) sub-frame structure.

4. Each outrigger shall have an adjustable spade foot to allow for pavement operations pad or digger spade operations.

HYDRAULICS SYSTEM CONTROLS

1. The hydraulic system shall be operated by a dual gear hydraulic pump with which two

(2) sections are 13 GMP @ 1,000 RPM with displacement of 5.1 cu.in. per revolution.

2. The system shall operate at a maximum pressure of 3,000 PSI and be protected by a suitable sized and rated pressure relief valve (s) to maintain pressure at a safe and efficient level.

3. Flexible hose shall be provided at all cylinders and at all critical flexing points: all other liners shall be plumbed using seamless steel hydraulic tubing. Hosing and lines shall be SAE 100RZA and all suction lines shall be SAE100R4 steel spiral hose.

4. Where hydraulic lines/hoses are routed through the frame or body members they shall be protected from abrasion with rubber grommets.

5. Control valves shall be compatible with the pressure of the system and control all operating functions.

6. System reservoir shall be a steel or approved tank equal to two (24.5) gallons minimum capacity with a system total capacity of approximately ninety (90) gallons.

7. The controls for operation of the hydraulic functions shall be a completed set for both left and right-side controls contained with the rear horizontal compartments.

8. A wireless remote control for operating the under-lift and boom functions shall be provided. Shall be stored in charging cradle located in the chassis cab.

9. The wireless remote control shall be able to communicate up to twenty (20) feet away.

10. Hydraulic pressure gauges shall be located in each control panel; each pressure gauges shall sense hydraulic system pressure on each hydraulic pump station. All pressure gauges shall be glycerin filled.

11. Hydraulic system shall have ten (10) micron filters provided for each return line in the system. There shall be a ball check shut off valve (s) provided for each hydraulic line, positioned as the eliminate the loss with filter change.

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MISCELLANEOUS COMPONENTS

1. A heavy-duty, spring rewind reel with seventy-five (75) feet of one-half inch (½”) air hose shall be mounted at the rear compartment and plumbed through the chassis air system to exit the tail board with a ball valve before reel.

2. A connector shall be mounted at the tailboard of the truck for trailer air supply, emergency and services.

3. A heavy-duty, spring rewind with seventy-five (75) feet of electrical cable shall be mounted inside a rear compartment. Mounting location to be approved by DDOT prior to installation.

4. Truck shall have a seven (7) way socket are the rear.

5. A heavy duty counterweighted front bumper shall be provided. The bumper shall have a rubber cover to be suitable for use as a push bumper. Lead shot added to provide lift off capabilities outlined above.

PAINTING AND RUST PROOFING

1. All dealers’ markings shall be removed from the recovery vehicles interior and exterior.

2. Door and body panels interior surfaces shall be treated at the factory against rust and corrosion.

3. Recovery Vehicle shall be primed before painting in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendation.

4. Recovery Vehicle Color shall be specified by DDOT prior to paint application.

Compliance Requirements: All proposed equipment must comply with:

1. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Buy America requirements

2. Applicable FMVSS regulations

3. State and local safety regulations

4. City of Detroit procurement policies and fleet standards

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8. QUESTION DEADLINE

All questions regarding the RFQ shall be submitted through the Supplier Portal no later than the time and date specified on the Cover Page. In the interest of transparency, only written questions will be accepted. Answers to questions will be posted within the Supplier Portal. The City of Detroit does not guarantee a response to questions not submitted after the question deadline.

Should a Respondent be in doubt as to the true meaning of any portion of this RFQ or find any patent ambiguity, inconsistency, or omission herein, the Respondent must make a written request for an official interpretation or correction in accordance with the instructions for submitting questions as specified in this RFQ.

Respondents are advised that no oral interpretation, information or instruction by an officer or employee of the City of Detroit shall be binding upon the City of Detroit.

Respondents requesting changes to the RFQs terms and conditions, specifications, quantities, etc.; or if clarifications are needed, must make the request in writing by the stated bid submission deadline.

9. REJECTIONS, MODIFICATIONS, CANCELLATIONS

The City of Detroit expressly reserves the right to:

1) accept or reject, in whole or in part, any and all quotes received;

2) waive any non-conformity;

3) re-advertise for quotes;

4) withhold the award for any reason the City determines;

5) cancel and/or postpone the request for quotes, in part or in its entirety, and/or,

6) take any other appropriate action that is in the best interest of the City.

This RFQ does not commit the City of Detroit to award a contract, to pay any cost incurred in the preparation of a quotes under this request, or to procure or contract for services.

http://www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS

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10. PROTESTS

Protests can be filed with the Office of Procurement. Interested parties aggrieved by a solicitation or the award of any resulting contract, may file written notice of protest to the following:

City of Detroit Chief Procurement Officer 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 1008

Detroit, MI 48226 “Procurement Protest”

At a minimum, such protests shall include:

1. name of protestor.

2. solicitation/contract number and description; and

3. statement of grounds for protest (reference specific text in the solicitation, bid or contract document that is at issue).

The decision of the Chief Procurement Officer and/or the Department Director is final and is not subject to appeal. Should the procurement being protested be funded through the Federal Transit Administration, the interested party, upon exhaustion of all administrative remedies may pursue the protest by submitting the protest information to the Federal Transit Administration, Regional Office within five (5) working days of the date when the protestor received the final decision from the City’s CPO.

11. INVOICES

Vendors must be registered in City of Detroit Vendor Portal and be a registered vendor with the City of Detroit to submit invoices and receive payments. Go http://www.detroitmi.gov/Supplier to register.

AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE WORK OR SHIP GOODS – READ

CAREFULLY!!!

Contractors may begin work or ship goods upon receipt of the required authorization, which is the CPA (Contract Purchase Agreement), in addition to SPO (Standard Purchase Order), from Procurement.

The CPA (City Council Approved and Awarded Contract Purchase Agreement) alone is NOT authorization to begin work! NO letter of Intent, or Letter to Commence Work will be issued.

**Work commencing without issuance of the SPO is subject to Payment Delays and/or Non-Payment! **

Required vendor steps to invoice:

1) Vendors should submit their invoices via City of Detroit Vendor Portal. Portal invoice amount and creation date must match the date on attached invoice. Please follow the below invoice requirements:

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Supplier

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Invoice MUST contain or have as attachment:

• Vendor Name and address on Invoice

• Contact Info on Invoice (Accounts Receivable contact with phone and email)

• Remittance information (MUST be included, or the invoice is subject to rejection

• City of Detroit contact (person who authorized work to commence)

• Invoice Date

• Date of service/delivery

• Contract number

• Purchase order number

• Total Invoice amount

Other invoice requirements:

• Invoice must be billed based on Purchase Order rates

• Total invoice amount must tie to the total supporting documents

• Supporting documentation must be attached to the invoice in the portal

Terms are standard NET 30 Days, unless otherwise negotiated, and start from the invoice receipt date, provided that the invoice is submitted timely to the City’s Accounts Payable (AP) department with the necessary supporting documentation.

If you need assistance, please contact the Office of Departmental Financial Services (ODFS), 313-410-7804.

12. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

The City’s experience with the bidder on previous contracts will be considered in determining the award.

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13. MISCELLANEOUS

It shall be the responsibility of the Respondent to thoroughly familiarize themselves with the provisions of these specifications. After executing the contract, no consideration will be given to any claim of misunderstanding.

The Respondent agrees to abide by the rules and regulations as prescribed herein by the City as the same now exists or may hereafter from time to time be changed in writing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities under this (proposed) contract are that the City of Detroit is obligated during the period stipulated to purchase all of its normal requirements of the above referenced products and/or services from the Contractor, and the Contractor is obligated to supply the quantities and/or services which the City of Detroit requires for its operations. Requirements stated herein are approximate but are for entire normal requirements, whether more or less.

Requirements stated are not guaranteed.

Contractors are encouraged to contract with small and minority businesses, women's business enterprises, labor surplus area firms and Detroit businesses. The City strongly encourages the hiring of Detroit residents whenever possible by contacting Detroit At Work for your hiring needs. Visit the Detroit At Work website for specific contact information regarding these opportunities.

14. GENERAL CONDITIONS:

It is the responsibility of the Bidder to review General Conditions located on the City of Detroit’s website. Acceptance of an award from the City of Detroit. constitutes acceptance of the City of Detroit’s Non-Technology General Terms and Conditions or Technology General Terms and Conditions, as applicable. The applicable general terms and conditions are located on the City’s website at the URL below:

Link: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/office-chief-financial-officer/ocfo-divisions/office-contracting-and-procurement/city-general-terms-and-conditions

1. MINOR DEVIATIONS

Specifications referred to herein are used to indicate desired type, and/or construction, and/or operation. Other products and/or services may be offered if deviations from specifications are minor and if all deviations are properly outlined and stated in the bid document. Failure to outline all deviations will be grounds for rejection of your bid.

The decision of the City of Detroit, acting through the Chief Procurement Officer, shall be final as to what constitutes acceptable deviations from specifications.

2. RENEWAL

N/A

3. AWARD

One award will be made on a low total net bid basis. Bidders shall quote on all items, leave no blanks and state "No Charge" where applicable. Blank spaces are considered to be no offer. The City of Detroit reserves the right to delete any item(s) from the award. All awards are subject to Ordinance No. 15-00.

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3.01 STANDBY AWARD

The City of Detroit reserves the right to make an award to the second low bidder, on a standby basis. This vendor will be used in the event the successful bidder cannot furnish the quantities and /or services needed in accordance with the delivery requirements of the City of Detroit.

All awards are subject to Ordinance No. 15-00.

4. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT

The City reserves the absolute right to terminate this contract in whole or in part, for the convenience of the City at its sole discretion on thirty (30) days written notice to the Vendor.

5. SPECIFICATION CHECK

We have read the specifications thoroughly and we:

( ) Are able to meet specifications without deviation.

( ) All deviations are properly outlined on an attached sheet marked ________________ for identification.

SIGNED: _________________________________________

TITLE: ___________________________________________

6. SPECIFICATION COMPLIANCE CHECK LIST

7. PAYMENT BOND:

8. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS:

The contractor shall fully comply with all Local, State, and Federal laws, Ordinances, and Regulations applicable to this contract and the work to be done hereunder.

The contractor shall secure, at no extra cost to the City of Detroit, all Permits and Licenses necessary for the performance of the work and shall fully comply with all their terms and conditions.

9. PRICE

Discount from price list is FIRM. Price list is subject to adjustment to superseding published price list(s) and/or supplement(s). The City of Detroit must be notified in advance before any price increase becomes effective.

If, during the period of this contract, the parties cannot mutually agree on the extent of any change in the market price, the City of Detroit reserves the right to terminate the contract without prejudice.

10. QUOTING ON

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10.01 Quoting On

We are quoting on MODEL _______________________________.

Manufactured by ________________________________________and described in the attached literature marked __________ for identification.

Only new equipment is acceptable. Remanufactured or refurbished equipment will NOT be accepted.

EXCEPTIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS ARE:

MODEL __________________________________________________________

Manufactured by____________________________________________________ And described in the attached literature marked _______________ for identification.

_____NEW UNIT

11. LITERATURE

Descriptive literature showing the unit’s dimensions and features must be included. If the size, capacity, or features of the unit, or any of its components are not clearly defined in the printed literature submitted with the Bid, the Bidder shall furnish supportive data in sufficient detail so that the unit may be checked for conformity to the specifications.

If any of the features or dimensions of the unit the Bidder proposes to furnish do not meet the specified requirements, the Bidder shall indicate such deviations in the space provided on the Bid Form. Failure to provide this information may result in rejection of your bid.

12. SHIPMENT

13. ORDER QUANTITIES

Actual quantities ordered will be contingent on funds available at time of purchase. The City of Detroit reserves the right to reduce quantities if price quoted exceeds budgetary limitations or to increase quantities if funds are available.

14. F.O.B.

Goods are to be F.O.B. delivered to location(s) within the City of Detroit and other specified locations as indicated.

15. ADDITIONAL PURCHASES

( ) We agree ( ) We DO NOT agree to accept additional purchase orders from the City of Detroit for additional units at the same prices and under the same terms and conditions, for a period of one year after date of bid opening.

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16. INSURANCE

TYPE AMOUNT NOT LESS THAN:

Automobile Liability Insurance (covering all owned, hired and non-owned vehicles with personal and property protection insurance, including residual liability insurance under Michigan no fault insurance law)

$1,000,000.00 combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage

Commercial General Liability Insurance (Broad Form Comprehensive)

$1,000,000.00 each occurrence $2,000,000.00 aggregate

Workers' Compensation Michigan Statutory minimum Employers' Liability $1,000,000.00 minimum each disease

$1,000,000.00…