127EAY26Q0025 Truck Rebuild Attch 1

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

Project Install low profile utility bodies on two Government provided 2024 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 dual rear wheel chassis

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

Provide and install low profile utility body on Government provided 2024 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 dual rear wheel chassis per Forest Service specifications Class 273. Six Rivers Equipment numbers EN-1264 and EN-

Unless otherwise specified herein, the contractor shall provide all supplies, personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items or services necessary to perform the management and operation of the installation of the utility body on Government provided vehicle chassis. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards. All supplies, materials, and equipment to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the POC FMI Jason Ownbey or Christopher Wild Fleet Manager.

2.0 Background

Truck Chassis utility body and installation on truck chassis.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

• Provide an effective labor and skill mix to accomplish all tasks.

Certified technician and ensure training kept up to date with changing technology to accomplish all tasks. Keep up to date with current manufacturers’ warranties and have capabilities, technical experience.

LOW PROFILE UTILITY BODY,

Installed on Govt. furnished 4X4 DUAL rear wheel chassis

CONSTRUCTION

Substructure shall consist of a one-piece continuous torsion-box frame – no exceptions

The body shall be fabricated from minimum A-40 galvaneal steel. All compartments, including lower rear, both sides, shall have an integral full compartment length drip rail. The compartment fronts shall be formed so as to have a frame and channel around the perimeter of the opening. The channel shall be continuous and be seal welded at each corner to make a weather tight door seal channel. The end panels shall form the outside front of the compartment frame. The panel shall have ½” outer fold designed to overlap the back & bottom panels of the upper compartments.

On the interior of each compartment sidewall shall be two adjustable divider tracks extending the full height of usable space. They shall be 14gauge A-40 galvaneal steel channels approximately 2” wide by 1/2” deep.

The tracks shall allow for placement of shelving and accessories at any point in the track. Shelving packages shall have brackets to hold accessories along the track.

A continuous black closed cell neoprene, D-shaped open center door gasket with adhesive back shall be installed in the compartment door channel. A small gasket shall also be attached to the inside of the door for double seal. A sectional door gasket, foam, or closed center door gasket is not acceptable.

DIAMOND PLATE BED FLOOR

Deck is to be 1/8” diamond plate steel. The deck will have a 2” bend along both inner sidewalls. There will be no wheel riser boxes in deck area – FLOOR MUST BE COMPLETELY FLAT – NO

EXCEPTIONS.

UTILITY BODY DIMENSIONS

Body Height - 34” OAL - 108” plus bumper

OAW - 96”

Compartment Depth – min. 22” to 24” Passenger’s Side Compartment Configuration: Approximate Compartment Sizes:

(1) One forward vertical compartment, with vertical hinge toward front of body – 28.5W x 36”H

(1) One horizontal compartment over wheel well, horizontal hinge, drop-down door – 66”W x16”H

(1) One lower rear compartment, vertical hinge – 20.5”W x 18”H

Driver’s Side Compartment Configuration: Approximate Compartment Sizes:

(1) One forward vertical compartment, with vertical hinge toward front of body – 28.5”W x 36”H

(1) One horizontal compartment over wheel well, horizontal hinge, drop-down door – 66”W x 16”H

(1) One lower rear compartment, vertical hinge – 20.5”W x 18”H

Utility Body

Lower rear compartment over exhaust shall be vented through rear of body.

COMPARTMENT DOORS

The doors shall be double panel lap type. The outer panel shall be 18 gauge. The inner panel shall be 20-gauge A-40 galvaneal steel. The inner panel shall be welded to the outer panel and a full width reinforcement channel shall be attached to both the inner and outer panels. The inner panel will be precisely sized so as to make contact with the upper compartment perimeter door seal gasket. The inner panel shall contact the door seal continuously around the entire perimeter of the compartment when the door is closed. The door shall be equipped with a full-length stainless steel 5/16” hinge stainless steel pin and a tumbled stainless hinge block. The hinge shall be riveted to the door post.

Each vertically hinged door will have an over-center spring door check to maintain the door at a 90 angle to the body when open. Each vertically hinged door shall have a locking polished stainless-steel T-handle, with 3- point locking mechanism.

Each horizontally hinged door will have a heavy-duty chain encased in an anti-rattle sheath. The chain will be welded to a compartment frame reinforcement bracket and have a detachable “S” hook on the door end that will hold the door open at 90 to the body or allow the door to swing down 180. Each horizontally hinged door, with the exception of the driver’s side horizontal compartment, shall have a locking polished stainless-steel T-handle, with 3-point locking mechanism, The driver’s side horizontal compartment door shall have two (2) locking polished stainless steel T-handles, with 3-point locking mechanism, COMPARTMENT INTERIORS

The body shall have the following shelving:

-Two (2) adjustable shelves in each vertical compartment

-No shelving in either horizontal compartment or lower rear compartment

COMPARTMENT LIGHTS

LED strip lighting shall be provided and installed in each exterior compartment. Full length LED strip lighting shall be installed behind the door frame on the left side, right side and top. The strip lighting shall be positively attached to the inside of the compartment and shall be easily removable for replacement or repair. No adhesive tape shall be used to mount the lights of mounting clips. LED strip lighting provided shall have a maximum spacing of 2-1/2” between the light-emitting diodes. Whelan, Florent Series, or equivalent, shall be installed.

BODY PROTECTION PANELS

The outboard lower front portion of the body shall be overlaid with a minimum 1/8-inch-thick polished aluminum tread plate protection panel covering approximately 14” W X 16” H each side. The panels shall be securely riveted, with no gaps to trap rocks and/or debris.

TAILGATE & BUMPER

There shall be a 12”H fold down rear tailgate sized to the full width of the bed opening. No advertising shall be permitted. There shall be a diamond plate rear bumper the width of the body, with no recess for hitch. The bumper shall not be attached to the rear of the body.

NON-SKID COATING

The top exterior surface of the body, entire bed area, and interior surface of the tailgate shall have a protective/non-skid coating applied, black in color. The non-skid coating applied to the exterior surface of the side body packs shall also cover the light bar bracket footings. The non-skid coating shall be Line-X protective coating, or equivalent.

BACK UP ALARM

The vendor shall provide and install electronic audible back up alarm.

RECEIVER HITCH

The vendor shall provide and install a Class 4 hitch with 7way flat pin plug, properly wired.

BACK UP CAMERA

The vendor shall install provided back up camera.

FINISH AND PAINT

There shall be full undercoating and prime paint on all exterior and compartment interior surfaces. Finish paint to match the cab.

APPARATUS WARRANTY

All materials and workmanship herein specified, including all equipment furnished, shall be guaranteed for a period of five (5) years after the acceptance date of the apparatus, unless otherwise noted, with the exception of any normal maintenance services or adjustments which shall be required. Under this warranty, the apparatus manufacturer shall be responsible for the costs of repairs to the apparatus that have been caused by defective workmanship or materials during this period. This warranty shall not apply to the following:

• Any component parts or trade accessories such as chassis, engines, tires, signaling devices, batteries, electric lights, bulbs, alternators, and all other installed equipment and accessories, in as much as they are usually warranted separately by their respective manufacturers, or are subject to normal wear and tear.

• Failures resulting from the apparatus being operated in a manner or for a purpose not recommended by t apparatus manufacturer.

• Loss of time or use of the apparatus, inconvenience, or other incidental expenses.

• Any apparatus which has been repaired or altered outside of the apparatus manufacturer's factory in any way that affects its stability, or which has been subject to misuse, negligence, or accident.

4.0 Government Furnished

Two 2024 Dodge Rams 3500 4x4 dual rear wheel chassis, EN-1264 and EN-1263

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Completion time 60 business days from date of award

6.0 Travel

Insert Travel: If the vendor located in Redding or within 150 miles was used it would reduce the cost because Government Six Rivers N.F. will deliver the chassis to vendor from 1330 Bay Shore Way Eureka CA 95501 and pick up the truck from vendor location once completed. Outside of the Redding area or 150 miles the vendor would be responsible for picking up the truck chassis from Six Rivers N.F. 1330 Bay Shore Way Eureka CA 95501 and deliver truck back to Six Rivers N.F. once the utility bed has been installed on the truck chassis.

The cost for picking up truck chassis and delivering the truck back once complete to the Six Rivers N.F. will be include cost of the installation of the utility body.

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

Certified Technician

8.0 Security Requirements

Secure the Vehicle while in vendor possession