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This is a Scope of Work document for the State of Maine soliciting bids for four complete aluminum truck bodies for fire engines. The procurement requires each aluminum body to measure 116 inches long by 97 inches wide overall with 96 inches of usable load space, constructed with 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 four units must feature LED lighting for stop, tail, marker, and backup functions with wiring routed within the tubing substructure, 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. Custom items include two 4-inch PVC hose carriers mounted between the longsills, a sloped style side-mount spare tire rack on the passenger side, removable access steps with handrails, and two aluminum treadplate toolboxes with specific dimensions and configurations. Bids were due on March 25, 2013, with award to be made on a best-value basis considering vendor ability to meet specifications, price, and delivery schedule. Delivery is required to Old Town, Maine.

Under the State of Maine General Terms and Conditions, all contractors must warrant conformity to specifications and merchantable quality, comply with 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. No specific pricing information, set-asides, or funding sources are detailed in this scope of work document.