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This is a procurement document for the State of Maine soliciting bids for aluminum bodies for fire engines. The solicitation requests four complete aluminum truck bodies, each measuring 116 inches long by 97 inches wide overall with 96 inches of usable load space. Each body features an 8-inch interlocking extruded aluminum plank floor, 3-inch by 2-inch aluminum tubing crossmembers spaced 12 inches on center, and 6-inch by 2-inch aluminum tubing longsills. All lighting must utilize LED technology for stop, tail, marker, and backup functions, with wiring routed within the tubing substructure. Custom components include two 4-inch PVC hose carriers, a sloped style side-mount spare tire rack on the passenger side, removable access steps with handrails, and two aluminum treadplate toolboxes with specified dimensions and configurations. Bids were due March 25, 2013, with delivery required to Old Town, Maine.

Award will be made on a best-value basis considering the vendor's ability to meet specifications, price, and delivery schedule. Each fire engine body must include a full-width rear apron, rubber mud flaps, a 97-decibel electric backup alarm, a 4-inch steel channel ICC bumper with 2-inch receiver tube, and a 7-prong electrical trailer connection. All aluminum hinges and stainless steel hardware must be utilized in toolbox construction. The State of Maine General Terms and Conditions govern this procurement, requiring contractors to warrant conformity to specifications and merchantable quality, comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws including environmental and energy efficiency standards, and remain liable for defects within one year of final acceptance. Vendors were required to submit questions through the online Question and Answer portal on the Solicitation Details View page.