Dive Body Specification.docx

Specification Dive Team Body Removal, Refurbish & Installation

The Maine Department of Transportation Fleet Services is requesting a quote on removing a Dive Team service body complete with heating system. Refurbishing body, replacing present heating system with APU generator / HVAC system (self-contained) unit and reinstalling on a 2013 Ford F 550 4X4 Crew-Cab chassis, 84” CA with diesel engine.

Specifications:

· Remove 2003, 12 foot Dive Team Service body from a 2003 Ford F550 chassis.

· Refurbish exterior of body to like original condition, patching of exterior panels will be accepted.

· Refurbish under body, prime & seal repaired areas with anticorrosion sealant.

· Prepare and paint exterior of body, Yellow/DuPont #423133.

· Refurbish interior of body to like original condition

· Remove tank racks clean, paint and reinstall.

· Replacement of latches and hardware as necessary.

· Replace interior lights with LED lighting.

· Replacement of propane fired heater, with a generator / HVAC system (self-contained APU) unit. Honda or Onan generator preferred. Noise level must not exceed 85 Db. diesel or propane fuel preferred.

· APU must have a minimum of 10,000 BTU/HR cooling capacity.

· APU must have a minimum of 5,000 / 10,000 BTU/HR heating capacity.

· APU must have a minimum of 4,000 watt @ 60HZ Ac Generator.

· APU shall provide Heat and AC ventilation to the Dive team body.

· APU if diesel powered shall run off existing truck fuel tank.

· APU shall have an advanced electronic control system.

· APU shall have a compact, illuminated touch pad to include Self diagnostics with indicator lights. Key pad shall be mounted in the Dive Team Service Body for easy access.

· APU shall have a battery voltage monitor with shut down feature during malfunction of alternator or alt belt.

· APU shall have remote start from cab of truck and dive team body.

· Reinstall refurbished body on 2013 Ford F 550 chassis;

· Replacement of entrance step(s).

· Install new LED tail/stop/& brake lights.

· Wire in existing emergency strobe lights & directional arrow to dash switches.

· Install new 2 ½ inch combination tow hitch with trailer plug.

· Bid price on body shall include all mounting hardware to mount to 2013 Ford F 550 with an 84 inch CA and delivery to Maine DOT Fleet Services 105 Capitol St. Augusta Me.

· Maine DOT will accept separate bids on a new dive team body (shell) with the removal of interior components from old and installed in new.

· Be it known that these specifications are a minimum and that bids will be evaluated based on price, warranty, manufacturers performance data, delivery schedule, and other items deemed appropriate.

· The MaineDOT reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

· Bidders shall supply a specification sheet with their bid proposals, failure to do so may result in disqualification of your bid.

· The award will be made on a best value basis to the vendor that either meets or most closely meets the specifications, while taking price and delivery into consideration.

Exceptions and Questions: All exceptions must be asked during the bid period by submitting your requests and / or questions through the Question and Answer link on the Solicitation Details View page. Your answer will appear there as well. It is the vendor’s responsibility to log in to view all questions and answers posted there. Questions and answers obtained any other way will not be valid for this RFQ.