EV00017911_Compliance.pdf
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- Self Loading Tow Truck (PWD)
- Solicitation number
- EV00017911
- Issued by
- Massachusetts
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This is a compliance specification document for the City of Boston Public Works Department's procurement of one new self-loading tow truck. The bid opens on September 23, 2026, with delivery required within 120 days from the purchase order award date. Bidders must complete a compliance checklist confirming adherence to 40 detailed specification items, with written explanations required for any non-conforming items. The truck specifications include a gasoline engine with automatic transmission, 145-inch wheelbase, 4x4 capability, oxford white paint, grey vinyl seating, and specific mechanical components including a Vulcan self-loader model #812 or equivalent with remote control operation. Additional required features include a Whelen light bar with LED strobes, wireless tow lights, backup camera, stainless steel body with spray-on bed liner, anodized dollies, and in-cab remote switches. The vehicle must be registered with City of Boston license plates and receive a Massachusetts state inspection sticker prior to delivery.
The specification document requires bidders to submit detailed manufacturer literature identifying each specification requirement by item number and location within the product documentation. All warranty work must include 100% parts and labor coverage at no cost, with pickup and delivery included for warranty repairs and factory recalls. Bidders must also provide warranty coverage for all allied equipment against faulty workmanship and materials for three years, along with requirements and labor/parts reimbursement rates for in-house warranty and recall work performed by certified City of Boston Central Fleet Management technicians. No pricing information, set-asides, or funding sources are specified in this compliance document. Delivery arrangements must be coordinated with Central Fleet Management at 400 Frontage Road, with vehicles requiring an appointment and not accepted without one.
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| EV00017911_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf |
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(1) New Self Loading Tow Truck per Specification or Approved Equal EV00017911 Bid Open Date: 9/23/2026
**You must complete this document by answering YES/No for each item contained in the specification. If you check NO you MUST provide supporting documentation with the item # and your reason for the check**
GENERAL
• The equipment required under these specifications is to be used by the City of Boston Public
Works Department. The equipment shall be new, of the latest production model as evidenced by the manufacturer’s published literature and it shall conform to all specifications contained herein.
• Detailed specifications of the exact equipment offered must accompany the bid. Any and all supplies, parts and/or attachments not specifically mentioned but necessary to ensure a complete and safe product shall be furnished by the successful bidder.
• The equipment shall conform in strength, quality of material, and workmanship to what is usually provided by good engineering practice. Any allied equipment shall be installed in such a manner so as not to adversely affect the original manufacturer's product.
SAFETY
• The completed equipment package shall comply with all applicable Federal and State Motor
Vehicle Regulations and Safety standards and codes, and any other applicable regulations in force at the time of delivery. All applicable warnings and warning labels required by law must also be complied with accordingly.
STANDARDIZATION
• All equipment delivered under the contract resulting from these specifications will be built with identical and interchangeable parts and components.
DELIVERY
• Delivery date is an important factor in determining the award and shall be stated as part of the bid. The successful bidder shall deliver the equipment complete, serviced and ready to operate, to the City of Boston Central Fleet Management (CFM). Arrangements shall be made by calling
617-635-1281, Monday through Friday, 7AM until 3PM. Vehicles or equipment delivered without a delivery appointment will not be accepted upon delivery. Delivery is required within
120 days from date of PO award.
WARRANTY
• All warranty work shall have a full, no cost, 100% parts and labor coverage. Pickup and delivery of the vehicle shall be included as part of any warranty repair or factory/dealer recall.
A manufacturer’s authorized representative shall perform the warranty work.
• In addition to the manufacturer's warranty, the awarded contractor must warranty all other allied equipment against faulty workmanship and materials for three (3) years. An official warranty contract statement or information booklet stipulating warranty terms offered must accompany the bid at the time of the bid opening and be endorsed by the manufacturer.
• Vendor will also include the ability for the City of Boston Central Fleet Management (CFM) staff to perform warranty and factory recalls in-house by certified CFM technicians. Requirements and labor/parts reimbursement rates shall be provided as part of bid.
SPECIFICATIONS: It is the intent of this specification that the bidder shall supply One (1) New Self-
Loading tow truck
Indicate compliance with checking either a YES or NO answer.
─ A 'YES' answer indicates 100% compliance with the entire statement. Manufacturer's bid is allowed to meet, or exceed, stated specifications, unless otherwise quantified.
─ Explain all 'NO' answers in detail on a separate page, clearly referencing the relevant non-conforming item(s) by section and item number.
- Unit literature must be submitted identifying location by number of each specification requirement below (i.e. item #1 on page 3), highlighted and numbered for ease of reference on product literature.
Compliance
Yes/No
1. Unit bid shall consist of ONE (1) Self Loading Tow trucks
2. Ability for the City of Boston Central Fleet Management (CFM) staff to perform warranty/factory recalls in-house by certified CFM technicians and the City to be reimbursed for parts and labor.
3. Engine – Gasoline
4. Transmission – Automatic
5. 145” wheel base 60” CA
6. Painted oxford white
7. GVWR – 16,500lbs
8. GCWR – 28,000lbs.
9. Seating material – Grey Vinyl
10. Limited slip w/4.88 Axle ratio
11. 4x4
12. Power door locks
13. OEM up fitter switches
14. Power windows
15. Trailer brake controller
16. 26.5 gal mid ship tank
17. 397 Amp Alternator
18. Extra HD Front End Suspension – 7,500 GAWR w/ upgraded front axle and springs
19. Dual 78 AH Batteries
20. Platform Running boards
21. Spare tire ,wheel and jack
22. Front wheel liners
23. Full color back up camera
24. Vulcan Self loader model #812 or equivalent consisting of: Remote control, 1
Pair of safety straps, Safety chains in rear pockets, Power elevation, 360 Sheave head, cable tie backs, Planetary winch, Cable tensioner, Manual Winch Free spool, Hydraulic Fold, 2-stage design, low profile hydraulic cross bar.
Adjustable Modular body w/Rubber mounting isolators, tool compartments, removable access cover for hydraulic filter service, back up alarm, mud flaps
25. Stainless steel body
26. Anodized Dollies w/aluminum axles
27. Dolly and axle brackets
28. Spray on bed liner applied to the top of body and sides
29. Carbon steel sides
30. In cab remote – In line switches (5)
31. 33 inch Aluminum Tubular Pylon
32. Bolt on counter weight
33. Deweze Clutch Pump & bracket
34. Wireless Tow lights 21 inch
35. Pair of work lights
36. Four (4) OEM keys with FOBSs shall be programmed and delivered with the vehicle
37. Whelen light bar – Edge Freedom series IV – amber LED strobes with take down lights (front, rear, sides)
38. Vehicles shall be registered with License plates Provided by City of Boston
39. Vehicles are required to receive a Mass state Inspection sticker prior to delivery
40. Vendor agrees to deliver the vehicle to Central Fleet Management at 400
Frontage Rd in 60 days or less. Please specify delivery time.
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