Forestry Truck 920-3(1).xls

This is a specification document for a new forestry truck with chip body that will be procured through a state or local government contract. The request is for one (1) forestry truck equipped with a diesel engine, automatic transmission, and air conditioning, along with a custom-built chip body. The truck specifications include detailed requirements for engine performance (minimum 210 HP diesel with sufficient torque to sustain 65 mph fully loaded with an 8,000 lb trailer), transmission (Allison 3000 series automatic with PTO), axles, braking systems, suspension, and safety features. The chip body specifications are comprehensive, requiring a 14-foot length, 92-inch width, and 72-inch interior height, constructed with galvaneal and steel plating of varying gauges, equipped with a heavy-duty PTO-driven dump hoist, 270-degree swing tailgate, and full-width toolboxes with stainless steel hardware. The document requests that bidders specify the truck manufacturer, horsepower, tire size and load range, and provide payload calculations for the completed vehicle.

The specification document does not include information regarding pricing terms, bid submission deadlines, response dates, award timelines, contract duration, set-asides, funding sources, or other financial details. The document emphasizes that bidders should provide complete installation of all components and notes that preference will be given to "ready-to-go truck" bids, with flexibility on specifications to consider exceptions. All electrical connections must be sealed with heat shrink and protected with heavy-duty wire loom, with no Scotch-Lok style connectors permitted. The vendor is responsible for all installation work and must include installation costs in the bid.