FWC 24.25-15 Final.pdf

FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

1875 ORANGE AVE E

TALLAHASSEE, FL 32311-6160

(850) 488-6551

INVITATION TO BID

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FWC WILDLAND FIRE BRUSH TRUCK

ITB BIDDER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

Purpose: The intent of this bid is to obtain competitive pricing for the purchase of fire-fighting brush trucks., per the specifications contained herein. Only responsive and responsible Contractors will be considered for award of this

Invitation to Bid (ITB).

Responsive: To be responsive, a bid must constitute a definite, firm, unqualified and unconditional offer to meet all of the material terms of this ITB. Material terms are those that could affect the price, quantity, quality, or delivery. Also included as material terms are those which are clearly identified in this ITB and which, for reasons of policy, must be complied with at risk of bid rejection for non-responsiveness.

Non-Responsive: Any submission that does not comply with this ITB in any way, does not contain all the properly signed forms, supplements or deviates from the Bid requirements or has an incomplete Price Sheet may be considered nonresponsive at the discretion of the Procurement Manager.

Responsible Companies: The Commission shall only consider responsible companies. Responsible companies are those that have, in the sole judgment of the Commission, the financial ability, experience, resources, skills, capability, reliability and business integrity necessary to perform the requirements of the contract. The Commission may also consider references and quality to determine the responsibility of the bid. The Commission reserves the right to use any information, whether supplied through the Bidder’s submission or otherwise obtained, in determining responsibility.

Rejection of Bids: The Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any minor irregularity in the submissions received in response to this ITB. The Commission reserves the right to consider all information, whether submitted or otherwise, to determine responsiveness and responsibility and to reject bids accordingly.

Name of Business: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Contact Person Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Business Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

City: ____________________________ State: _____________________________ Zip code: ______________________________________

Phone: ___________________________ Fax: _______________________________ Email: ______________________________________

Federal Employer Identification Number: ____________________

The undersigned attest to the following:

“We understand all of the terms, conditions and the specifications contained herein and agree to abide by all of the terms, conditions and the specifications in their entirety. We have examined the site in reference to the specifications contained within this ITB and have familiarized ourselves with the entire site and have examined carefully the extent of the work that is needed.”

Authorized Signature (Manual): ________________________________________________________________________________________

Authorized Signature Name (Typed) and Title: __________________________________________________________________________

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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SCHEDULE DUE DATE METHOD

Bid Advertised October 29, 2024 Posted on the Vendor Information Portal

(VIP)

Deadline for Questions

Must be received

PRIOR to:

November 7, 2024

@ 5:00 PM ET

See Deadline for Questions Clause

Anticipated date for Responses to Written Questions November 13, 2024 Posted on the Vendor Information Portal

SEALED BIDS DUE

(REMEMBER: The bid number should be clearly marked on envelope)

Must be received

PRIOR to:

November 25, 2024

@ 3:00 PM ET

Mailing Address:

Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation

Commission

Attn: Purchasing

1875 Orange Ave E

Tallahassee, Florida 32311-6160

Submissions are due BEFORE the date and time of the public opening.

Public Bid Opening November 25, 2024

@ 3:00 PM ET

Public Opening Options for Attendance:

-In Person-

1875 Orange Ave E

Tallahassee, FL 32311-6160

-Teleconference-

Conference call phone number:

1.888.585.9008

Conference room number: 218-721-199

Anticipated Date of Intended

Award December 2, 2024 Posted on the Vendor Information Portal https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/

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GENERAL CONDITIONS

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC or Commission) mission is to manage fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. The Commission administers six (6) major programs including habitat and species conservation, freshwater fisheries management, law enforcement, marine fisheries management, hunting and game management and fish and wildlife research.

A Bidder submitting a bid shall be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and where required, the Sunbiz system prior to the bid opening. Business entities which must be on file with Sunbiz include the following foreign and domestic entities: Corporations for and not for profit, Limited Liability

Companies (LLC), Limited Partnerships (LP) including Limited Liability Limited Partnerships (LLLP), and organizations doing business under a fictitious name (DBA). A Bidder may not be considered for an award, if not registered in the MFMP and Sunbiz system. The Bidder’s registration address and federal employer identification (FEID) number should match the Bidder’s address and FEID number listed on the

Bidder Acknowledgment form (page 1).

Certified Minority-owned, Woman-owned and Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, as certified by the State of Florida Office of Supplier Diversity, are encouraged by the Commission to participate in the bidding process.

Bids from Bidders shall include all necessary equipment to complete the job. The bidder is required to supply all specified documentation when submitting a bid for this project.

Please note:

• The terms “Contract,” “Agreement” and “Purchase Order” are used interchangeably in the document.

• The terms “Commodities” and “Goods” are used interchangeably in the document.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

PUR 1000 and PUR1001 are hereby incorporated by reference. PUR1000 and PUR1001 can be found at the

Department of Management Services website at the following link:

https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/state_agency_resources/state_purc hasing_pur_forms

The following terms and conditions take precedence over the PUR1001 and PUR1000 forms where applicable. The Commission objects to and shall not consider any additional terms or conditions submitted by a Bidder or Contractor, including any appearing in documents attached as part of a Bidder’s response.

In signing and submitting its bid, a Bidder agrees that any additional terms or conditions, whether submitted intentionally or inadvertently, shall have no force or effect. Failure to comply with terms and conditions, including those specifying information that must be submitted with a bid, shall be grounds for rejecting a bid.

The terms and conditions of Attachment A, Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, are hereby incorporated into this solicitation. Any contract resulting from this solicitation will include the terms and conditions of this solicitation and the terms and conditions contained in Attachment A .

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PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Renee Gregory renee.gregory@myfwc.com

TERM

The contract will be effective one year upon issuance of Purchase Order.

If circumstances constituting Force Majeure have occurred, or if anything occurs beyond the Contractor’s control, the Contractor shall submit an extension request in writing. The Project Manager and Contract

Manager will review the extension request and if they determine it is justified, will forward to the Bid

Request Inbox (bidrequest@myfwc.com) for procurement review and approval/disapproval.

RENEWAL

The Commission has the option to renew this Contract on a yearly basis for a period up to three (3) years after the initial Contract period upon the same terms and conditions contained herein. Pursuant to Sections

287.057(1)(a)2., and 287.057(1)(a)3., Florida Statutes (F.S.), each Bidder shall supply a price for each year that a contract may be renewed. Evaluation of bids shall include consideration of the total cost of the contract, including the total cost for each renewal year, as submitted by the Bidder.

Exercise of the renewal option is at the Commission’s sole discretion and shall be conditioned, at a minimum, on the Contractor’s satisfactory performance of this Contract and is subject to the availability of funds. The Contractor if it desires to exercise this renewal option will provide written notice to the

Commission no later than thirty (30) days prior to the Contract expiration date. The renewal term shall require written approval from the Commission’s Procurement Manager.

DIVERSITY

The Commission is committed to supporting Florida’s diverse business industry and population through ensuring participation by minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises in the economic life of the state. The State of Florida Mentor Protégé Program connects minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises with private corporations for business development mentoring. We strongly encourage contractors doing business with the State of Florida to consider this initiative. For more information on the

Mentor Protégé Program, please contact the Office of Supplier Diversity at (850) 487-0915 or osdinfo@dms.myflorida.com.

FWC encourages diversity in its procurement program and requests that all subcontracting opportunities afforded by this solicitation enthusiastically embrace diversity. The award of subcontracts should reflect the vast array of citizens in the State of Florida. Bidders can visit the Office of Supplier Diversity website for information on certified business enterprises that may be considered for subcontracting opportunities.

VERBAL INSTRUCTION PROCEDURE

Bidders may not consider any verbal instructions as binding upon the Commission. No negotiations, discussions, or actions shall be initiated or executed by the Bidder as a result of any discussion with any

Commission employee. Only those communications from the Commission that are in writing, may be considered as a duly authorized expression on behalf of the Commission.

SOLICITATION QUESTIONS

Any questions from Bidders that require an official FWC answer concerning this project shall be submitted in writing to the Procurement Manager. This includes specification inquiries, such as questions or requests mailto:bidrequest@myfwc.com?subject=Extension%20Request https://www.dms.myflorida.com/agency_administration/office_of_supplier_diversity_osd/mentor_protege_program mailto:osdinfo@dms.myflorida.com https://www.dms.myflorida.com/agency_administration/office_of_supplier_diversity_osd/mentor_protege_program

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If questions are received, an addendum will be issued and shall be posted on the Vendor Information Portal

(https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com).

LIMITATION ON BIDDER CONTACT DURING SOLICITATION PERIOD

Bidders to this solicitation or persons acting on their behalf may not contact, between the release of the solicitation and the end of the 72-hour period following the Commission posting the notice of intended award, (i.e., the 72-hour posting period excludes Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays) any employee or officer of the executive or legislative branch concerning any aspect of this solicitation, except in writing to the Procurement Manager or as provided in the solicitation documents. Violation of this provision may be grounds for rejecting a response.

BIDDER SPECIFICATION CHALLENGE

Any protest concerning the specifications of this solicitation shall be made in accordance with PUR1001, paragraph 20, “Protests”. A notice of protest of the solicitation documents shall be made within seventy-two hours after the posting of the solicitation. Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section

120.57(3)(b), F.S., shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, F.S.

ADDENDUMS

If the Commission finds it necessary to supplement, modify or interpret any portion of the specifications or documents or answer any Bidder questions during the ITB period an addendum shall be posted on the

Vendor Information Portal internet site. Each Bidder is responsible for monitoring the Vendor Information

Portal website (https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com) for new or changing information relative to this procurement. The Commission bears no responsibility for any delays, or resulting impacts, associated with a

Bidder’s failure to obtain the information made available through the Vendor Information Portal.

BIDDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT

In order for this bid to be valid, the bid must be completed in its entirety, signed by the Bidder and returned, as part of the bid or the bid will be rejected. By affixing your signature to the ITB Bidder Acknowledgement

Form (page 1), the Bidder hereby states that the Bidder has read all bid specifications and conditions and agrees to all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications, and is currently licensed to do business within the

State of Florida, if required by State or Federal Law, for the services or commodities the Bidder will provide the Commission under these bid specifications.

REFERENCES

Each prospective Bidder shall provide a minimum of three (3) references for similar projects completed.

Current contact names and phone numbers shall be included with the bid package. See the attached references form for more detail.

EQUAL BIDS

In the event that there is no multiple award contemplated in the ITB, and the Commission receives equal bids eligible for award, the Commission will comply with the following, as applicable: sections 287.057(12), 287.082, 287.087,287.092, 295.187(4)(a), and 295.187(4)(b), F.S. In order to clarify the Bidders’ status with regard to the applicable statutory preference requirements, the Commission may request information from

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Bidders with equal bids. A Bidder will not be permitted to amend or supplement its Bid in response to such request for clarification. If the tie has not been broken by application of the aforementioned statutes, the

Commission will proceed with a random selection to decide the award.

SUPPORTING/SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The Commission requires that bidders submit all required technical, specification, and other supporting information with their bid, so that a detailed analysis and determination can be made, by the Contract

Manager that the product/service offered meets this ITB’s specifications and that other requirements of this ITB have been met. However, provided a bid meets the requirements for a definite, firm, unqualified, and unconditional offer, the Commission reserves the right to request supplemental information from the bidder after the bids have been opened to ensure that the products/services offered completely meet this

ITB’s requirements. The requirement for such supplemental information will be at the reasonable discretion of the Commission and may include the requirement that a bidder will provide a sample product(s) so that the Commission can make a first-hand examination and determination.

A bidder's failure to provide this supplemental information or the product sample(s), within the time set by the Commission, will cause the Commission to consider the Contractor non-responsive and reject the

Contractor’s bid.

CONFIDENTIALITY/PUBLIC RECORDS LAW

Bidders are cautioned that Florida law generously defines what constitutes a public record and grants broad rights of public access to those records; see, for example, section 119.07, F.S. If a Bidder believes that its response contains information that is confidential or exempt from disclosure under Florida Law, the Bidder shall clearly segregate and mark that information (for example, stamp each page "Confidential" and place it in an envelope marked "Confidential") and briefly describe in writing the grounds and specific legal citations for claiming exemption from the public records law. If after the notice of intended decision or thirty

(30) days after bid opening, whichever is earlier, the Commission receives a public record request related to the solicitation, the Commission will provide copies of public records that are not exempt to the requester.

The Commission will endeavor to provide notice to the Bidder of all public records requests received related to documents provided by the Bidder that were marked pursuant to this paragraph. In no event shall the

Bidder hold the Commission or any of its employees or agents liable for disclosing, or otherwise failing to protect the confidentiality of, information submitted in response to this solicitation.

MAILING INSTRUCTIONS

All bids shall be submitted in a SEALED ENVELOPE addressed to:

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Attn: Purchasing

1875 Orange Ave E

Tallahassee, Florida 32311-6160.

The envelope shall be plainly marked on the outside with: BID NUMBER, DATE AND TIME OF THE BID

OPENING.

THE COMMISSION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPENING OF ANY ENVELOPES THAT ARE NOT PROPERLY

MARKED.

PLEASE NOTE: The Commission’s official business hours of operation are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM ET, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and state holidays. Selecting delivery services, such as next day first delivery, may

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RELATED TO SELECTED DELIVERY SERVICES.

SOLICITATION PUBLIC OPENING

The public opening of this bid will be conducted at the date, time and method specified on the Calendar of

Events (Page 2). BIDS RECEIVED AFTER THE SPECIFIED DATE AND TIME WILL BE REJECTED.

Any person with a qualified disability shall not be denied equal access and effective communication regarding any bid/proposal documents or the attendance at any related meeting or bid/proposal opening. If accommodations are needed because of a disability, please contact the Purchasing Section at (850) 488-6551 at least three (3) workdays prior to the opening.

AWARDED BID/INSPECTION

The Commission will award the bid to the responsive, responsible bidder who submits the lowest bid price.

If deemed necessary, an interview with the bidder by the Contract Manager may be required before the bid is awarded.

The Commission reserves the right to inspect the prospective Contractor’s materials and background record prior to making an award of the Contract. If the Contract Manager determines the lowest bidder does not have sufficient experience, equipment, etc. to meet the specifications of this ITB, the Commission reserves the right to reject the bidder and evaluate the next lowest bidder.

POSTING OF BID TABS

Bid Tabulations with Contractors identified as awarded bidders will be posted electronically as Agency

Decisions on the Department of Management Services Vendor Information Portal as a Public Notice. The

Agency Decision may be viewed at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com, and will remain posted for a period of 72 hours. Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3)(b), F.S., shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, F.S.

Awarded Bidders are instructed not to proceed until a Purchase Order, Formal Written Contract, Lease, Notice to Proceed, or some other form of written notice is given to the Contractor by the Commission. A company or person who proceeds prior to receiving a Purchase Order, Formal Written Contract, Lease, Notice to Proceed, or some other form of written notice from the Commission does so without a contract and at their own risk.

Sealed bids, proposals, or replies received by an agency pursuant to a competitive solicitation are exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution until such time as the agency provides notice of an intended decision or until thirty (30) days after opening the bids, proposals, or final replies, whichever is earlier.

SCOPE CHANGES AFTER CONTRACT EXECUTION

The Commission shall provide written notice to the successful bidder thirty (30) days in advance of any

Commission required changes to the technical specifications and/or scope of service that affect the successful bidder’s ability to provide the service as specified herein. Any changes that are other than purely administrative changes will require a change order.

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FWC CONTRACT MANAGER

The FWC employee identified as the Contract Manager shall perform the following on behalf of the FWC:

• review, verify, and approve receipt of services/deliverables from the Contractor;

• submit requests for change orders/amendments/renewals, if applicable;

• review, verify, and approve invoices from the Contractor; and, if applicable, complete the

Certificate of Contract Completion form; and

• maintain an official record of all correspondence between the Commission and the Contractor and forward the original correspondence to the Procurement Manager for the official file.

DELIVERABLES

The following services or service tasks are identified as deliverables for the purposes of the subsequent

Contract:

a. Performance of all services set forth in the Scope of Work.

b. Submission of all invoicing, supporting documentation, Corrective Action Plans and reports.

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

If the Contractor fails to complete the work or the conditions of the Purchase Order and/or Change Orders by the completion date, the Commission shall have the right to deduct liquidated damages from any amount

$100.00 per calendar day of delay. Exceptions to this provision may be made if a delay is attributable to circumstances that are clearly beyond the control of the Contractor. The burden of proof of unavoidable delay shall rest with the Contractor and shall be supplied in a written form and submitted to the Contract

Manager.

WARRANTIES/DAMAGED ITEMS/DELIVERY

The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for providing or ensuring warranty coverage and/or warranty service on any and all items including goods, materials, or equipment provided to the Commission.

If Contractor is not the Manufacturer, all Manufacturer warranties must be passed through to the

Commission.

Delivery shall be made no later than the specified Delivery Date. The Contractor shall pay all costs associated with delivery and shall assume full responsibility for all item(s) damaged prior to the F.O.B.

destination delivery and agree to hold harmless the Commission of all responsibility for prosecuting damage claims.

The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for replacement of all defective or damaged goods within thirty (30) days of notice by the Commission of such defect or damage.

GUARANTEE

If products do not comply with the specifications contained herein, the Contractor shall replace the product(s), or the purchase price shall be refunded. The refund or the delivery of the replacement product(s) shall be made within thirty (30) days following the Contract Manager’s notification to the Contractor that the original product(s) was non-compliant. Costs of returning the original product(s) will be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

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AUTHORIZED COMPENSATION

It is understood and agreed that all compensation under this ITB is specifically limited to the Contractor’s bid price accepted by the Commission, and to the specific procedure for payment established in this ITB and the Purchase Order executed pursuant to it. The Commission is not liable for any costs, fees, expenses or any other compensation whatsoever incurred or charged by the Contractor, other than the bid price paid for the work specifically described in the Scope of Work, which work is actually accomplished and invoiced by the Contractor subsequent to the Commission’s notice to proceed (or other notice to begin work). Thus, the Commission is not liable for any costs incurred or charged by the Contractor in anticipation of responding to, or performing work described in, this ITB including, but not limited to, equipment or personnel procured by the Contractor in anticipation of such work. The Commission is not responsible to the Contractor for any loss or damages resulting from circumstances unforeseen at the time of publication of this ITB including, but not limited to, those resulting from a “force majeure”.

ADDITIONAL LEGAL REQUIREMENT

All corporations seeking to do business with the State shall, at the time of submitting a bid, be on file with the Department of State in accordance with provisions of Chapter 607, F.S.; similarly, partnerships seeking to do business with the State shall, at the time of submitting such bid, have complied with the applicable provisions of Chapter 620, F.S. For further information on required filing and forms, please go to the following sites: http://sunbiz.org or http://dos.myflorida.com.

USE OF CONTRACT BY OTHER STATE AGENCIES AND ELIGIBLE USERS

As provided in Chapter 60A-1.045, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), and Section 287.042(16), F.S., other State of Florida agencies may purchase from the resulting contract of this ITB, provided that the

Department of Management Services has determined the contract’s use is cost effective and in the best interest of the State, and with the Contractor’s consent.

Other State of Florida governmental entities and eligible users may also request of the Contractor to be able to use this contract. If the Contractor agrees to other entities to utilize this ITB contract, such agencies shall coordinate their use of this contract with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in order to reduce scheduling conflicts.

CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The bidder is required to examine carefully the conditions and specifications of this bid and to be thoroughly informed regarding any and all requirements of the conditions and specifications.

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SCOPE OF WORK

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FWC WILDLAND FIRE BRUSH TRUCK

PURPOSE

The intent of this solicitation is to obtain competitive pricing for initially six (6) Type VI engines and fire-fighting brush trucks for use in off-road conditions, with primary use for prescribed fire and wildland fire suppression.

The PRICE PER UNIT price shall include delivery to Caravelle Ranch WMA, 575 Caravelle

Farms Road, Palatka, FL 32177. The commission reserves the right to purchase additional trucks within one year from the date of award at the price bid.

1. COMPLETION AND DELIVERY TERMS

1.1 Delivery of each truck purchased shall be completed by the Contractor no later than 180 days after delivery of the chassis.

1.2 The Contractor shall coordinate delivery with the Commission’s Contract Manager at least two weeks in advance of the proposed date of delivery.

2. GENERAL

2.1. The unit price (per truck) bid shall include the cost of delivery.

2.2. It is the intent of the Commission to purchase at least 6 (six) fire-fighting brush trucks during the initial term, and up to 20 (twenty) during the renewal term(s), if renewed;

However, no amount of work or number of trucks are guaranteed. The Commission reserves the right to purchase more, less, or none of the estimated total of trucks. The number of truck(s) purchased will further be dependent upon available funding.

FWC BRUSH TRUCK SPECIFICATIONS

1. CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS

1.1. CHASSIS MAKE: Ford F-550XL, 4x4, Dual Rear Wheels

1.2. MODEL: Regular Chassis Cab, XL Value Package (cruise control, AM/FM CD Stereo)

1.3. YEAR: New, Current Production Model Year

1.4. WHEELBASE – 145”

1.5. CAB TO AXLE – 60”

1.6. GVWR – 19,500 LBS; Requires Payload Plus Upgrade Package

1.7. ENGINE – Diesel Engine, 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo

1.8. TRANSMISSION – 10 (Ten)-speed automatic, with overdrive and exterior back up alarm

1.9. TRANSFER CASE – Electronic shift-on-the-fly, dashboard mounted dial

1.10. SUSPENSION – Extra Heavy Service suspension package

1.11. TRAILERING – Trailer Tow Package, High Capacity; with Trailer Brake Controller

1.12. PAYLOAD –REAR AXLE – Limited slip differential; 4.88 Rear Axle Ratio.

1.13. WHEELS – 19.5” Heavy Duty steel

1.14. TIRES – 225/70RX19.5G, all season tread front and rear

1.15. SPARE TIRE – Matching spare tire and wheel provided, with appropriate jack

1.16. ALTERNATORS – dual 130 amps, minimum

1.17. BATTERIES – Dual 12 volt, 78 amp hour, 750 CCA

1.18. FUEL TANK – 40 gallon, aft of rear axle, fill extended to rear of body, left of center

1.19. FRONT BUMPER – Standard front bumper

1.20. TOW HOOKS, FRONT – Bolted to frame

1.21. OPTION PACKAGES REQUIRED: Cruise Control; Payload Plus Upgrade Package;

Extra Heavy Service Suspension Package; Trailer Tow Package – High Capacity;

Power Equipment Group Package.

1.22. CHASSIS EXTENSION -- The chassis of the vehicle shall be extended, if needed, up to 12 inches (maximum) or the minimal distance necessary to prevent the apparatus body beams from overhanging the chassis. The vendor shall use the most current

Ford Truck Body Builder Layout Book, Super Duty F-Series specifications to perform the chassis extension. It shall be extended so that the apparatus body beams never overhang the vehicle chassis.

2. EXTERIOR:

2.1. PAINT – Iconic Silver; (if unavailable Oxford White is acceptable only with written permission), Clear coat finish with lower anti chip coat

2.2. GLASS – All windows and windshield to have factory tint

2.3. MIRRORS – Dual outside mirrors; Manual Telescoping Trailer Tow with Power

Heated Glass (Requires Power Equipment Group Package)

2.4. CLEARANCE LAMPS – Amber, roof mount, total 5

2.5. HEADLIGHTS – Sealed Halogen or LED

3. INTERIOR:

3.1. GAUGES – Tachometer, fuel level, coolant temperature, transmission temperature, oil pressure, voltage warning light, air filter minder.

3.2. 12 VOLT POWER – Two Power outlets

3.3. AIR CONDITIONING – OEM, integral dash mount

3.4. WINDSHIELD WIPERS – Electric with interval control

3.5. FLOORING – Black vinyl covering

3.6. SEAT – Full width vinyl bench seat

3.7. LAMPS – Overhead dome light with automatic door switches https://www.fordbbas.com/publications

3.8. HORNS – Electric horn

3.9. RADIO – AM/FM Stereo with digital clock

3.10. DOORS – Power windows and door locks; Requires Power Equipment Group Package

4. SAFETY FEATURES:

4.1. AIR BAGS – Driver and passenger Next Generation with passenger side on/off switch

4.2. SEAT BELTS – “D” ring style, lap and shoulder, driver and passenger, with shoulder height adjustment

4.3. ALARM SYSTEM – Back up beeper alarm.

5. WINCH AND WINCH MOUNT

5.1. Warn 16.5ti winch, Part number 68801, 90’ of 7/16” cable, Roller fairlead, and remote control shall be mounted permanently on the front of the vehicle. The winch shall be mounted per manufacturer’s instructions and specifications using the proper winch mount, bolts, spacers, and other parts.

5.2. Sterling Equipment and Mfg. Co. BLACK GATOR model winch mount (link) with headlight screen (or approved equivalent). Color shall be powder coated black. These shall be mounted and installed to manufacturer’s instructions and specifications to meet the rated capacity and functionality of the winch. The winch shall be fully mounted, functional, and operational upon delivery of the vehicle. Warranty documents shall be included in the vehicle delivery packet.

6. APPARATUS BED SPECIFICATIONS

6.1. PLATFORM BODY

6.1.1. All materials, parts and assemblies shall be new and of current manufacture.

Workmanship, fabrication, assembly, and finished appearance shall be of the highest quality and in conformance with standard manufacturing practices.

Examples of poor workmanship that will not be accepted are grinding marks or gouges on the outer rail, floors that are not flush with the outer rail, joints that are not flush or square, unfilled joints, and warped or uneven floors.

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6.2. Platform shall be of marine grade 6061-T6 aluminum alloy. Structural connections shall be made by welding or minimum Grade 5 bolts and self-locking nuts.

6.3. There shall be no drilling, grinding, or welding on chassis frame flanges ahead of the rear most spring hanger.

6.4. The understructure shall have no lips or pockets that will trap water and mud.

6.5. All storage compartment doors shall be lockable and be keyed alike.

7. DIMENSIONS

7.1. Length for platform shall be 120 inches plus or minus ½ inch.

7.2. Width for platform shall be 96 inches plus no more than ½ inch.

7.3. Bodies shall be flat plus or minus 1/8 inch over the entire length or width.

7.4. Bodies shall be square with 1/8 inch or less offset from the opposite parallel side.

8. WELDING

8.1. Welds shall meet American Welding Society Standards (AWS). Welds on the top and outer sides of the body and miscellaneous equipment shall be ground flush.

9. INSTALLATION

9.1. The body shall be mounted in compliance with FMVSS 301-75 standards. The body shall be mounted as low as possible without limiting tire clearance or restricting the ability to fuel the truck. The minimum distance from the top of the tire to the bottom of the floor shall be equal to maximum suspension travel plus 3 inches. Maximum suspension travel is the distance between the axle and the rubber bumper that limits suspension travel plus 2 inches.

10. PLATFORM MOUNTING

10.1. A spring-loaded body mounting system shall be used to mount the platform to the chassis. This system shall be designed to allow independent movement between the platform frame protecting the module from the stresses and twisting rendered by the flexing of the chassis frame. As such the platform frame shall not rest on the chassis frame at any point. The mounts shall be pre-engineered for their intended use.

10.2. All of the mounting hardware (nuts, bolts, and washers) required for the complete body installation shall be Grade 8 for sizes ½ inch and smaller, and Grade 5 for sizes larger than ½ inch. All nuts shall be self-locking style. All mounting brackets shall be painted black.

10.3. The platform front shall be mounted utilizing springer type mounts. The rear platform mounts shall be affixed via solid mounts to the chassis frame. The center mount shall consist of an 18” long polyurethane spacer mounted mid-length allowing the body frame to rest in a neutral position under full load.

10.4. Two long sills shall run the full length in alignment with and parallel to the chassis frame rails. The ends of the long sills shall be capped and perimeter welded.

Aluminum Body long sills on bodies shall be rectangular tube aluminum alloy 6 inches tall X 2 inches wide minimum, .1875 inch wall thickness material.

11. CROSS SILLS

11.1. Cross sills shall sit on top of long sills and be one piece from outer rail to outer rail.

Cross sill to long sill welds shall be at least 100% of the length of the contact edges on two opposing sides of the long sill. Cross sill to outer rail welds shall be 100% of the length of both vertical sides of the cross sill. Aluminum cross sills shall be rectangular aluminum alloy channel 4 inches tall X 2 inches wide minimum .1875 wall thickness material. Cross sills shall be located on maximum 16 inch centers. All cross sills shall have 1/8 X 6 X 6 inch gussets at the connection of the cross sills to the long sills.

12. OUTER RAIL

12.1. Unless specified otherwise, the outer rail shall be either 4 inch performed body side rail, or 4 inch .1875 inch wall thickness I-beam. The outer rail shall form the complete bed perimeter without any open or off set seams. The outer rail shall consist of square rear corners. PLATFORM DECK decking on the platform shall be diamond plate of

.125 inch marine grade aluminum. Decking shall be perimeter welded to the outer rail, and 6-12 inch intermittently along the cross sills.

12.2. The outer rail shall include recessed LED side marker lamps on each side, with amber up front, and red at the rear on the corners. The rear of the outer rail shall have two red LED recessed side marker lamps at each corner. The three center recessed red

LED lights should be placed either in the middle of the rear outer rail, or if the hand tool storage compartment door interferes, the three center recessed red LED lights can be placed lower in the tailboard section of the apparatus.

13. HEADBOARD AND LIGHT BAR “HEADACHE BAR”

13.1. One (1) aluminum headboard shall be fabricated and installed to the forward end of the apparatus body, directly behind the cab. The frame perimeter shall conform to the shape of the chassis cab. The interior frame shall consist of two uprights in alignment with the chassis frame rails and one horizontal cross-member located at approximately ½ the height. The upper interior portion shall be expanded metal. The lower interior portion shall be 1/8th inch diamond tread plate, configured in two pieces perimeter welded with the tread plate on the forward edge of the framework. The tread plate shall be configured in two separate outboard pieces welded between the inner and outer uprights on either side of the frame rails/inner uprights. The lower portion shall be open between the frame rails/inner uprights.

13.2. Gusseted, heavy duty brackets shall be provided on the leading edge for mounting of the light bar.

13.3. The frame perimeter shall be fabricated with 4 inch aluminum alloy channel or 2 inch square tubing. The frame shall be constructed of aluminum alloy 2 inch X 4 inch X

.1875 inch wall thickness boxed material. The tread plate and expanded metal shall be aluminum.

13.4. 4 inch X 4 inch heavy duty LED flood scene lighting shall be mounted to the back side of the headboard, on both driver and passenger side, below the light bar brackets, but within reach. Each light shall be mounted so that it is completely protected by the headboard, but close enough to the edge of the headboard to be useful. The scene lights shall swivel 180 degrees, side to side. The headboard scene lights shall be individually wired into the apparatus cab switch panel, so that each may be operated independently.

14. TAILBOARD

14.1. The completed tailboard assembly shall consist of a framed tail apron integral in design with the platform. The tailboard shall finish with the outside edge of the apron frame even with the corners of the platform. The apron shall house all lighting, such as LED tail lights, LED backup lights, LED tag lights, tag screws, and any LED marker lamps that may be mounted on apron. Room shall be made for the hand tool compartment door in the center of the tailboard, between the frame rails. There shall be a 4” gap between the bottom of the tailboard and the top of the rear bumper, which is intended to leave toe space when using the rear bumper as a step. A combination 7 way RV and 4 wire flat trailer connector shall be mounted in the tailboard within close proximity and just to the left of the integrated Reese Hitch in the bumper. The combination 7 way RV and 4 wire flat trailer connector shall be wired into the apparatus electric brake controller and light harness.

15. FUEL TANK FILLER

15.1. The fuel tank filler and urea filler bezels shall be incorporated into the headboard channel. If not feasible with chassis design, they may be incorporated into the channel of the outer rail. The fuel cap and urea filler bezel shall not protrude past the outer rail, or must be protected by welded aluminum plate in front of and behind the bezel location. The fuel tank filler shall be mounted in accordance with FMVSS 301. The fuel filler hose shall have an additional protective sheath covering the entire length of the hose, not touch any rough or sharp surfaces, and have no kinks or restrictions.

Hose shall be supported on no more than 16 inch centers, have at least 6 inches clearance from the rear tire with any amount of suspension travel, and if closer than

12 inches to the tires, have a shield to protect it from objects that may be thrown from the tires.

16. MUD FLAPS

16.1. Rubber mud flaps shall be installed behind the rear wheels in accordance with DOT specifications. No Vendor advertising, or identification will be permitted on flaps.

17. TOOL STORAGE

17.1. A hand tool storage compartment shall be mounted under the platform, between the frame rails of the bed, as long as possible (appx. 8 ft.) and running the full width between the frame rails. The compartment shall be enclosed to prevent water and dirt intrusion. The compartment door shall be accessible from the rear of the apparatus, and shall open in the downward direction. The compartment door shall be sealed to prevent moisture and dirt intrusion. The hand tool compartment door shall be provided with a lockable D handle latch assembly.

18. SPARE TIRE MOUNT

18.1. The tire mount storage shall be a stationary, mainly horizontal cradle, attached to the underside of the platform body on the passenger side, ahead of the rear axle, with maximum possible ground clearance. Neither the cradle nor the tire shall extend beyond the outer rail, which may require that the tire mount be installed at an angle.

The tire cradle shall have a crew operated winch or hoist installed to allow for the lowering and lifting of the spare tire in a safe manner. Attachment points shall be gusseted. A folding hasp or 5/16 inch chain, secured with a padlock, shall act as a spare tire lock.

18.1.1. OPTION 1 Secure spare tire in top basket via simple mount. Tire shall be removable without tools. One (1) independent under body passenger side storage compartment to match driver side compartment that shall be 36 inches L X 20 inches D X no more than 22 inches H constructed from 3/16-inch 5052-H32 smooth aluminum. The opening of the compartment shall be at least12 inches tall. The height of this compartment must not extend below the bottom of the cab. The under-body compartment shall be protected by an aluminum 1 and ½ inch angle iron frame. The compartment shall utilize a 3/16” aluminum diamond plate tethered door which is hinged on the bottom, allowing the door to be used as a shelf. The door shall not come in contact with the protective angle iron frame. The compartment door shall have a D ring style lockable door latch assembly, along with a weather and dust proof seal. The compartment shall be affixed to the platform body by bolting with at least 6 equally spaced Grade 5 ½" bolts to the crossmembers with washers and nylock nuts.

19. DRIVERS SIDE COMPARTMENTS

19.1. The driver’s side compartments of the apparatus body shall have approximate dimensions of 72 inch L X 24 inch H X 20 inch D, constructed from 3/16-inch 5052-

H32 smooth aluminum, and contain two (2) equal size compartments with a vertical divider. Rubber drain plugs shall be provided to allow for ease of cleaning. The compartments shall be supplied with front roll, roll up doors such as the ROM

Corporation design, or equivalent, manufactured to ISO 9001 standards. The installed roll up doors shall be lockable, have all parts or complete doors available from the original manufacturer, so that a professional appearance can be maintained.

19.1.1. OPTION 2 Compartment shall utilize an aluminum diamond plate tethered door which is hinged on the bottom constructed from 3/16-inch 5052-H32 aluminum, allowing the door to be utilized as a shelf. The compartment door shall have a D ring style lockable door latch assembly, along with a weather and dust proof seal.

19.2. One (1) aluminum “open” independent storage basket shall be provided and installed above the two (2) lower compartments. The independent storage basket shall be constructed of 3/16-inch 5052-H32 smooth aluminum and have approximate overall dimensions of 72 inches long by 20 inches wide by 6 inches high. Oval shaped holes shall be punched in the four (4) side facing panels to allow for ventilation and tie-down points. The bottom of the storage basket shall be solid but have a minimum of four

(4) drain holes, in the corners, to prevent water from being trapped in the storage basket. The storage basket shall be mounted on four (4) pieces of black ¼-inch thick

Delrin® that shall be the full width of the compartment/basket.

19.3. One (1) independent under body driver side storage compartment that shall be 36 inches L X 20 inches D X no more than 22 inches H. The opening of the compartment shall be at least 12 inches tall. The height of this compartment must not extend below the bottom of the cab. The under body compartment shall be protected by an aluminum 1 and ½ inch angle iron frame. The compartment shall utilize a 3/16” aluminum diamond plate tethered door which is hinged on the bottom, allowing the door to be utilized as a shelf. The door shall not come in contact with the protective angle iron frame. The compartment door shall have a D ring style lockable door latch assembly, along with a weather and dust proof seal. The compartment shall be affixed to the platform body by bolting with at least 6 equally spaced Grade 5 ½" bolts to the crossmembers with washers and nylock nuts.

20. PASSENGER SIDE COMPARTMENTS

20.1. The passenger side compartments of the apparatus body shall have approximate dimensions of 72 inch L X 24 inch H X 20 inch D, constructed from 3/16-inch 5052-

H32 smooth aluminum, and contain two (2) equal size compartments with a vertical divider. Rubber drain plugs shall be provided to allow for ease of cleaning. The compartments shall be supplied with front roll, roll up doors such as the ROM

Corporation design, or equivalent, manufactured to ISO 9001 standards. The installed roll up doors shall be lockable, have all parts or complete doors available from the original manufacturer, so that a professional appearance can be maintained.

20.1.1. OPTION 2 Compartment shall utilize an aluminum diamond plate tethered door which is hinged on the bottom constructed from 3/16-inch 5052-H32 aluminum, allowing the door to be utilized as a shelf. The compartment door shall have a D ring style lockable door latch assembly, along with a weather and dust proof seal.

20.2. One (1) aluminum “open” independent storage basket shall be provided and installed above the two (2) lower compartments. The independent storage basket shall be constructed of 3/16-inch 5052-H32 smooth aluminum and have approximate overall dimensions of 72 inches long by 20 inches wide by 6 inches high. Oval shaped holes shall be punched in the four (4) side facing panels to allow for ventilation and tie-down points. The bottom of the storage basket shall be solid but have a minimum of four

(4) drain holes, in the corners, to prevent water from being trapped in the storage basket. The storage basket shall be mounted on four (4) pieces of black ¼-inch thick

Delrin® that shall be the full width of the compartment/basket.

20.3. One (1) independent storage compartment constructed from .125 inch minimum aluminum alloy shall be provided and installed on the rear portion of the platform under the hose reel. The dimension for the storage compartment shall be 16 and ½ inches W X 9 inches H X 31 and 1/2 inches L. The storage compartments shall be flush with the aft edge of the platform. The door and drawer front shall be designed as one piece to provide the largest clear door opening possible. The door shall utilize a lockable D ring latch assembly. The storage compartment shall have:

20.3.1. Internal compartmentalized drawer with full extension ball bearing locking slides with a 100 pound load capacity.

20.3.2. Drawer shall have 9 to 12 compartments that are separated by metal dividers, and that are adjustable or removable, allowing for the storage of larger tools such as hydrant and spanner wrenches.

20.3.3. The required hose reel shall be mounted to the top of this storage compartment.

The storage compartment shall have a capacity to withstand the weight of the hose reel loaded with hose and full of water (approximately 300 pounds).

21. COMPARTMENT FLOOR MATS

21.1. All enclosed side body compartments shall have floor mats installed in them, custom cut to fit the compartment floors. The floor mats shall be black in color and shall be easily removed to allow the compartment to be cleaned. The floor mat shall be designed to provide ventilation to the equipment stowed in the compartments, and to protect the stowed equipment from direct contact with the metal compartment floor surfaces. Turtle Tile or Dri-Deck brand floor mats meet this requirement.

22. ADJUSTABLE SHELF CHANNELS

22.1. Vertically-mounted aluminum or steel Unistrut channels or composite shelving track shall be installed in all enclosed body compartments, except the driver’s side…