ITB 434 Administrative Document - Amended2.docx

STATE OF IDAHO

DIVISION OF PURCHASING

FOR

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Invitation to Bid (ITB) #434

4x2 Truck Cabs and Chassis’

AMENDED 2 – 10/2/2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITB Administrative Information

ITB Lead:

Kevin Jarrett, Buyer Division of Purchasing 650 W State St, Room 100 Kevin.Jarrett@adm.idaho.gov 208-332-1615

IPRO LOGIN

Pre-Bid Conference:

Pre-Bid Conference Location: 3311 W State St, Boise, ID, 83703 See Attachment 5 – Pre-Bid/Build Conference Registration for timeslots

PURPOSE

The State Department of Transportation, through the Idaho Division of Purchasing (“DOP”), is requesting Bids from qualified Vendors for the purchase of 4 X 2 Truck Chassis in accordance with the specifications provided below.

GENERAL INFORMATION, solicitation instructions and standard terms and conditions This Solicitation is issued by the state of Idaho (the “State”) via IPRO: IPRO LOGIN The ITB Lead is the only contact for this Solicitation. All correspondence regarding this ITB shall be in writing. In the event that it becomes necessary to revise any part of this ITB, amendments will be posted at IPRO. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to monitor IPRO for any updates or amendments. Any oral interpretations or clarifications of this ITB shall not be relied upon. All changes to this ITB must be in writing and posted at IPRO to be valid. Alternate Bids are not allowed.

INQUIRIES

Questions or other correspondence must be submitted in writing to the ITB Lead listed below. QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59:59 P.M. Mountain Time ON THE DATE LISTED IN THE ITB ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION. Written questions must be submitted using Attachment 1, Bidder Questions. Official answers to all written questions will be posted on IPRO as an amendment to this ITB.

ITB Lead: Kevin Jarrett, Buyer Phone: 208-332-1615 E-mail: Kevin.Jarrett@adm.idaho.gov

Any questions regarding the State of Idaho Standard Contract Terms and Conditions found in the event in LUMA must also be submitted in writing, using Attachment 1, Bidder Questions, by the deadline identified in the ITB Administrative Information. The State will not consider proposed modifications to these requirements after the date and time set for receiving questions. Questions regarding these requirements must contain the following:

1. The rationale for the specific requirement being unacceptable to the party submitting the question (define the deficiency).

2. Recommended verbiage for the State’s consideration that is consistent in content, context, and form with the State’s requirement that is being questioned.

3. Explanation of how the State’s acceptance of the recommended verbiage is fair and equitable to both the State and to the party submitting the question.

Bids which condition the Bid based upon the State accepting other terms and conditions not found in the ITB, or which take exception to the State’s terms and conditions, will be found non-responsive, and no further consideration of the Bid will be given.

Mandatory pre-bid/build meeting

4.1 In order for bids to be considered responsive and responsible, all submitting vendors must attend a mandatory Pre-Bid/Build meeting via Microsoft Teams or in person. The individual Pre-Bid/Build meetings will be scheduled, with all vendors who register, approximately ten (10) days after the ITB is posted.

4.2 Fill out and submit Attachment 5 – Vendor Pre-Bid/Build Conference Registration. Please RSVP as soon as possible, prior to the deadline stated on Attachment 5. Timeslots will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Once your timeslot is confirmed, the State will send a meeting invitation to you with a Microsoft Teams link for a video-call or address for in person attendance.

4.3 The purpose of this meeting is to define roles, responsibilities, review specifications, identify risks, define expectations and determine any ITB solicitation amendments. Each vendor will be given two (2) hours to ask questions, seek clarity on specifications and offer alternative products. (Alternatives may or may not be considered) Only one (1) vendor per session will be allowed. Only employees of submitting vendor will be allowed to join, subcontractors will not be admitted to this meeting. Each vendor will be allowed to have two (2) representatives in person and two (2) on Microsoft Teams, at their scheduled session. All ITB amendments as a result of these meetings will be posted in LUMA for public visibility and incorporation into submitting vendors bids prior to the ITB close date.

4.4 Vendors must provide drawings, documentation and justification for any requested changes to listed specifications contained within this ITB during the Pre-Bid/Build Meeting in order to be considered for any amendment to the specifications.

BACKGROUND

The purchase of three (3) 4 x 2 Truck Chassis (Truck) / the term '4×2' on a pickup truck, that refers to its drivetrain. It means the truck has four wheels, but only two are being driven. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) – Thirty-three thousand (33,000 lbs.) pounds. This These Truck Chassis’ will be upfitted with a Guardrail Post Pounder.

SPECIFICATIONS

See Attachment 2, Specifications.

QUANTITY

The following quantities listed below are the quantities ITD anticipates purchasing, broken down over the next year.

Year 1 quantity three (3) FY24:

4X2 Truck Cab and Chassis

COST

Provide your fully burdened Total Cost on the Bid Schedule (Attachment 3).

BILLING PROCEDURE

The Contractor must provide a signed invoice within thirty (30) calendar days after delivery. No invoice will be accepted or paid without the required information listed below and will be returned to the Contractor for resubmission.

The Contractor must provide the following information with each invoice:

Invoices and reports are to be submitted to: HQAP@itd.idaho.gov

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

10.1 Required Bid Submission Items

Your Bid Submission must consist of the following:

Bid Schedule Provide your cost information on Attachment 3, Bid Schedule, found in LUMA. Do not submit your Bid on any other form. Submitting your Bid on a form different than the Bid Schedule may cause your Bid to be rejected as non-responsive.

Warranty Information Must submit all warranty information pertaining to this event and the requested products. (See Section 13 for details) Written Manufacturers Agreement Must submit a copy of a written agreement with the manufacturer to sell or service its products. (See Section 14 for details) State of Idaho Signature Page The State of Idaho Signature Page must be completed and submitted as part of your Bid. The State of Idaho Signature Page is attached in IPRO.

10.2 Bid Submission Methods

Bids must be submitted electronically via IPRO. Do not fax or e-mail your Bid. Your Bid must be received at the Division of Purchasing by the date and time specified on the IPRO header document. The official time, for bid closing purposes, is the Division of Purchasing’s time clock.

10.2.1 Electronic Submission via IPRO

When submitting electronically via IPRO, upload all of the Required Bid Submission Items (See Section 10.1) and enter your cost in IPRO for each line item; as the “Total Cost” on the Bid Schedule OR $0.01 as your cost in IPRO.

Upload all Required Bid Submission Items using Microsoft products such as Word and Excel. Do not submit items in .pdf format, unless provided otherwise in this ITB.

When submitting via IPRO, be advised that that the Bidder for Bid evaluation and award purposes is the entity profile under which submit in IPRO, which must be the same legal entity presented in your uploaded response materials. If the entity identified on the state supplied Signature Page differs from the entity under which you submit your Bid in IPRO, the information provided on the Signature Page prevails.

It is mandatory to submit your Bid electronically via IPRO, all Bidders participating in a Solicitation issued through IPRO must establish an account in the IPRO system as it is necessary in order to process and/or award the resulting Contract(s). It is free to establish an account and only takes a few minutes.

Bidders are further advised to upload response materials with descriptive file names, organized and consolidated in a manner which allows the State to efficiently navigate the Bidder’s response; as the State will print uploaded documents for evaluation in the manner received via IPRO.

10.3 Trade Secrets

If your Bid contains trade secret information which you have identified, you must also submit a redacted copy of the Bid (in electronic format, with the word “redacted” in the file name) with all trade secret information removed or blacked out; as well as a separate document containing a complete list (per the instructions in the three (3) paragraphs directly below) of all trade secret information which was removed or blacked out in the redacted copy.

Paragraph 28 of the Solicitation Instructions to Vendors describes trade secrets to “include a formula, pattern, compilation, program, computer program, device, method, technique or process that derives economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by other persons and is subject to the efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy.” In addition to marking each page of the document with a trade secret notation (as applicable; and as provided in Paragraph 28 of the Solicitation Instructions to Vendors), Bidders must also:

Identify with particularity the precise text, illustration, or other information contained within each page marked “trade secret” (it is not sufficient to simply mark the entire page). The specific information you deem “trade secret” within each noted page must be highlighted, italicized, identified by asterisks, contained within a text border, or otherwise clearly delineated from other text/information and specifically identified as a “trade secret.”

Provide a separate document entitled “List of Redacted Trade Secret Information” which provides a succinct list of all trade secret information noted in your Bid; listed in the order it appears in your submittal documents, identified by Page #, Section #/Paragraph #, Title of Section/Paragraph, specific portions of text/illustrations; or in a manner otherwise sufficient to allow the State’s procurement personnel to determine the precise text/material subject to the notation. Additionally, this list must identify with each notation the specific basis for your position that the material be treated as exempt from disclosure.

AWARD

Award will be made to the responsive responsible Bidder with the lowest Total Cost, as provided on the Bid Schedule.

Installation and Acceptance Upon receipt, Truck will be inspected to ensure the requirements and specifications are met. The Acceptance period will be for thirty (30) calendar days from the delivery date. If it does not meet the requirements, specifications, or discrepancies not fixed by the Contractor during the acceptance period, will be rejected by ITD via email notification. The Contractor must pick-up, correct any discrepancies, and re-deliver within thirty (30) calendar days after notification from ITD, at no additional cost to ITD. The Acceptance period will start over for the rejected Truck upon re-delivery. Truck will not be accepted by ITD until they meet all the Contract requirements, specifications.

Truck will not be accepted without the following:

The Contractor must provide one (1) operator’s manual, two (2) parts manual, and two (2) service manuals with each Truck at the time of delivery. The operator’s manual must be in paper/booklet. The parts and service manuals must be electronic PDF format via USB thumb drive or web-based applications.

Each service manual must include all diagnostic and repair procedures for all contractor-installed components.

Warranty, Service and Support, Maintenance, etc.

The following warranty timeframes must be offered and included in the Vendors Bid:

Warranty will begin on the date in which the vehicle is put into service at ITD. Vendor is responsible for restarting the Warranty and will formally inform ITD in writing when the adjustment has been made.

Chassis- Base twenty-four (24) months, unlimited mileage.

Engine- Thirty-six (36) months, unlimited mileage.

Axle- Thirty-six (36) months, unlimited mileage.

Cab structure/Corrosion/Paint- Sixty (60) months, unlimited mileage.

Warranty must include all parts, labor, freight, and all travel expenses to replace a defective warranted item. All warranty work must be complete within thirty (30) calendars days after receipt of notice from ITD. In the event of major repair, (i.e. engine or transmission overhaul) the timeframe will be mutually agreed upon by the Contractor and ITD.

Authorized distrubutor Submitting vendors must be an authorized distributor or manufacturer of Truck offered. An authorized distributor shall be defined as a company or organization that has a written agreement with the manufacturer to sell or service its products. Quotes from Contractors who are not an authorized distributor by the manufacturer shall not be considered.

Delivery The Contractor must drop ship the completed chassis to ITD’s body installer within two hundred twenty (200) calendar days after award of the Contract.

All expenses related to transporting ITD vehicle including risk in transit, are the responsibility of the Contractor and must be included in its fully burdened price.

Vehicles must be delivered in NEW CONDITION. Interior and exterior must be professionally washed and cleaned prior to delivery. Uncleaned vehicles will be rejected. Absolutely no exceptions will be allowed.

Delivery Drop Location:

To be Determined.

Insurance Requirements Within five (5) days of notification of award (or such other time as designated by the Purchasing Activity), the apparent successful Bidder or Offeror will provide certificates of insurance required herein and will maintain the insurance during the life of the Contract. There are no provisions for exceptions to this requirement. Failure to provide the certificates of insurance within the five (5) business day period may be cause for your Bid or Proposal to be declared non-responsive or for your Contract to be cancelled.

Contractor shall carry liability and property damage insurance that will protect it and the State of Idaho from claims for damages for bodily injury, including accidental death, as well as for claims for property damages, which may arise from operations under the Contract whether such operations be by themselves or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of them.

Contractor shall not commence work under the Contract until it obtains all insurance required under this provision and furnishes a certificate or other form showing proof of current coverage to the State. All insurance policies and certificates must be signed copies. After work commences, the Contractor will keep in force all required insurance until the Contract is terminated.

16.1 Commercial General and Umbrella Liability Insurance. Contractor shall maintain Commercial General Liability (CGL) and, if necessary, Commercial Umbrella insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence. If such CGL insurance contains a general aggregate limit, it shall apply separately to the Contract.

16.1.1 CGL insurance shall be written on ISO occurrence form CG 00 01 (or a substitute form providing equivalent coverage) and shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, independent contractors, products-completed operations, personal and advertising injury, and liability assumed under an insured contract (including the tort liability of another assumed in a business contract).

16.2 Commercial Automobile and Commercial Umbrella Liability Insurance. Contractor shall maintain Commercial Automobile Liability and, if necessary, Commercial Umbrella Liability insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 each accident. Such insurance shall cover liability arising out of any auto (including owned, hired, and non-owned autos).

16.2.1 Bidder or Offeror may request a waiver from providing Commercial Automobile and Commercial Umbrella Liability Insurance in its Bid or Proposal if the Bidder or Offeror will not use any owned, hired or non-owned vehicles to conduct business under the Contract, if it is awarded the Contract, and the State of Idaho will consider the request. If the Bidder or Offeror submits a request to waive the provision of Commercial Automobile and Commercial Umbrella Liability Insurance after the due date and time for receipt of Bids or Proposals, the State of Idaho may not consider the request.

16.3 Workers Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability. Contractor shall maintain workers compensation and employer's liability. The employer's liability shall have limits not less than $1,000,000 each accident for bodily insurance by accident or $1,000,000 each employee for bodily injury by disease.

16.3.1 Contractor must provide either a certificate of workers compensation insurance issued by a surety licensed to write workers compensation insurance in the State of Idaho, as evidence that the Contractor has in effect a current Idaho workers compensation insurance policy, or an extraterritorial certificate approved by the Idaho Industrial Commission from a state that has a current reciprocity agreement with the Idaho Industrial Commission.

16.4 State of Idaho as Additional Insured: The liability insurance coverage required for performance of the Contract shall include the State of Idaho, the (agency) and its divisions, officers and employees as additional insured, but only with respect to the Contractor’s activities to be performed under the Contract.

16.4.1 The Contractor must provide proof of the State of Idaho, the (agency) and its divisions, officers and employees being additional insured by providing endorsements to the liability insurance policies showing the State of Idaho, the (agency) and its divisions, officers and employees as additional insured. The endorsements must also show the policy numbers and the policy effective dates.

16.4.2 If a liability insurance policy provides for automatically endorsing additional insured when required by contract, then, in that case, the Contractor must provide proof of the State of Idaho, the (agency) and its divisions, officers and employees being additional insured by providing copies of the policy pages that clearly identify the blanket endorsement.

16.5 Notice of Cancellation or Change: Contractor shall ensure that should any of the above described policies be cancelled before the expiration date thereof, or if there is a material change, potential exhaustion of aggregate limits or intent not to renew insurance coverage(s), that written notice will be delivered to the Division of Purchasing (if the Contract was issued by the Division) or to the Purchasing Activity (contracting state agency) in accordance with the policy provisions.

16.6 Contractor shall further ensure that all policies of insurance are endorsed to read that any failure to comply with the reporting provisions of this insurance, except for the potential exhaustion of aggregate limits, shall not affect the coverage(s) provided to the State of Idaho, and its divisions, officers and employees.

16.7 Acceptable Insurers and Deductibles: Insurance coverage required under the Contract shall be obtained from insurers rated A-VII or better in the latest Bests Rating Guide and in good standing and authorized to transact business in Idaho. The Contractor shall be financially responsible for all deductibles, self-insured retention’s and/or self-insurance included hereunder. The coverage provided by such policy will be primary to any coverage of the State on or related to the Contract and shall provide that the insurance afforded applies separately to each insured against whom a claim is made, except with respect to the limitation of liability.

16.8 Waiver of Subrogation: All policies shall contain waivers of subrogation. The Contractor waives all rights against the State and its officers, employees, and agents for recovery of damages to the extent these damages are covered by the required policies. Policies may contain deductibles but such deductibles will not be deducted from any damages due to the State.

16.9 Garage Keepers Liability Insurance

Contractor must have Garage Keepers Liability Insurance Coverage of no less than $100,000, in place at the time of award. Garage Keepers Liability Insurance must be direct coverage and cover damage to ITD’s vehicles from damage caused by and including collision with another object, another vehicle, overturn, fire, lightning, explosion, theft, mischief and vandalism while the insured is attending, servicing, repairing, parking or storing in its garage operations.

Records Maintenance Contractor shall maintain or supervise the maintenance of all records necessary to properly account for all payments made to the Contractor pursuant to the Contract. These records shall be retained by the Contractor for at least three (3) years after the Contract terminates, or until all audits initiated within the three (3) years have been completed, whichever is later.

Audit Rights The Contractor agrees to allow State and Federal auditors and State purchasing staff access to all the records relating to this Contract, for audit, inspection, and monitoring of services or performance. Such access will be during normal business hours or by appointment.

ITB 434 4x2 Truck Chassis

ATTACHMENT 1-BIDDER QUESTIONS

PLEASE DO NOT IDENTIFY YOUR NAME OR YOUR COMPANY’S NAME OR PRODUCT NAMES OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN YOUR QUESTIONS.

ADD ROWS BY HITTING THE TAB KEY WHILE WITHIN THE TABLE AND WITHIN THE FINAL ROW.

The following instructions must be followed when submitting questions using the question format on the following page.

1. DO NOT CHANGE THE FORMAT OR FONT. Do not bold your questions or change the color of the font.

2. Enter the ITB section number that the question is for in the “ITB Section” field (column 2). If the question is a general question not related to a specific ITB section, enter “General” in column 2. If the question is in regards to a State Term or Condition or a Special Term or Condition, state the clause number in column 2. If the question is in regard to an attachment, enter the attachment identifier (example “Attachment A”) in the “ITB Section” (column 2), and the attachment page number in the “ITB page” field (column 3).

3. Do not enter text in the “Response” field (column 5). This is for the State’s use only.

4. Once completed, this form is to be e-mailed per the instructions in the ITB. The e-mail subject line is to state the ITB number followed by “Questions.”

ITB434 4x2 Truck Chassis Page 12

ITB 434 – 4x2 Truck Chassis

ATTACHMENT 2 - SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

Section 1 – General Specifications

1. These specifications are the minimum mandatory specifications that your Bid must meet in order for the State to consider your Bid for award. Restate each specification listed in this section, followed by your response demonstrating that your Bid meets or exceeds the required specifications; provide model, part #, or description, as appropriate.

1. The brand names and specifications specified in this solicitation are intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive; indicative of the quality and characteristics of items that meet the minimum requirements. Bidders offering an “equal” must include documentation which demonstrates, to the ITD’s satisfaction, that the offered item(s) meets the requirement of the solicitation. In the event documentation is not satisfactory, ITD reserves the right to seek clarification from the Bidder. Failure to provide satisfactory documentation or a clarifying response may eliminate the Bidder from further consideration.

1. Model & Assembly

2. Truck must be the latest model of the manufacturer's standard production, as offered to commercial trade. Though they are not specifically covered herein, all parts necessary to provide complete and functional Truck must be provided. All parts must conform in design, strength, quality of materials, and workmanship to current engineering practices and accepted standards of the industry. All parts must be the manufacturer’s standard unless otherwise specified in this ITB.

2. Truck must be assembled, installed, and adjusted, per the manufacturer’s standards, and be ready for operation upon delivery.

1. Welding

3. All welds must meet the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1-96 specifications. All Joints and seams must be closed with full seam welding. Truck will be rejected for substandard welds.

3. Welded Components – All welded components must be welded in place prior to application of the primer and paint.

1. Paint

4. Color – Cab must be color coordinated OEM Winter White. Artic White paint will be accepted.

Section 2 – Truck Chassis Specifications

1. Description

0. Type – Conventional regular cab, single axle drive.

0. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) – Thirty-three thousand (33,000 lbs.) pounds.

0. Cab to Axle (CA) Dimension – One hundred two (102 in.) inches clear frame rails, on top of frame, back of cab to center of rear axle. Left and right side clear frame will only need to accommodate a sixty (60 in.) inch in length toolbox. Minimum afterframe that will be accepted for the chassis is forty (40 in.) inches. top and sides, back of cab to center of rear axle.

0. Ground Clearance – Configured to allow for twelve (12 in.) inches of ground clearance for the fuel, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tanks, and the diesel particulate filter.

1. Cab

1. Type – Conventional regular cab, full-width.

1. Sound Proofing – Headliner, cab back pane, full height door panels, and insulated.

1. Assist Handles – Drive side must be exterior type. Passenger side assist handle must be included.

1. Glass – Tinted safety type.

1. Gauges – All gauges must be back lighted, visible, readable from driver’s position, and include the following: speedometer with trip odometer, coolant temperature, battery charge rate, fuel, air pressure, tachometer, oil pressure, air application, and transmission temperature and hour meter.

1. Seats – (National or Isringhausen) Driver seat must be high-back, air suspension type with two (2) position adjustable front cushions, adjustable rear cushion, three (3) chamber air lumbar, adjustable side cushions, and right armrest. Passenger seat must be an air-ride high-back with armrest. All seats must have matching cloth upholstery. Rear seat must be a bench seat. Matching saddle style seat covers must be installed on all seats.

1. Steering Column – Adjustable tilt with eighteen (18 in.) inch steering wheel.

1. Power Windows – Electrically operated.

1. Power Door Locks – Both doors.

1. Door Pouches – Both doors.

1. Cab Suspension - Air bag type with shocks to dampen movement.

1. Passenger Side Visibility – Equipped with either a visibility window in the passenger door or equipped with a door-mounted down view optic convex mirror positioned to see objects parked next to the right side of the Truck.

1. Hood - Tilting fiberglass with required insulation to dampen engine noise and equipped with fender extensions. Must include formed fiberglass or plastic inner fenders attached to hood and splash guards extending down the inner fenders.

1. Grill – Equipped with three eights (3/8 in.) inch maximum opening radiator rock screen.

1. Overhead Console - Full width of cab, equipped with minimum of three (3) storage compartments.

1. Frame

2. Type - Constant depth, single c-channel frame. Frame overlap is not permitted.

2. Resisting Bending Moment – Nine-hundred fifty thousand (950,000 in. lb.) inch pounds.

2. Section Modulus – Twelve (12.0 cu. in.) cubic inches.

1. Suspension & Axles

3. Front Axle and Suspension – Twelve thousand (12,000 lb.) pound rated capacity with power steering rated for front axle capacity and shock absorbers.

3. Rear Axle and Suspension – Twenty-one thousand (21,000 lb.) pound rated capacity with driver controlled differential lock and magnetic drain plug.

1. Suspension must be spring type.

1. Wheels and Tires

4. Wheels (Front)- Alcoa ULT39 DISC; 22.5x8.25 Rims, High Polish Aluminum, 10-Stud, 285.75mm BC, Hub-Piloted, Flanged Nut, with Steel Hubs. (Rear)- Alcoa ULT39 DUAL DISC; 22.5x8.25 Rims, High Polish Aluminum, 10-Stud, 285.75mm BC, Hub-Piloted, Flanged Nut, with Steel Hubs. Nylon wheel guards must be located between wheels and hubs and between the dual wheels on the rear axles. UL18X Alcoa Wheels will be accepted for both front and rear tires.

4. Tires – Steel radial type:

4.1.1. Front – Size 11R x 22.5, 14-ply highway tread, tubeless type, Michelin XZE, or equal tread pattern.

4.1.2. Rear – Size 11R x 22.5, 14-ply highway tread, tubeless type, Michelin XDS2, or equal tread pattern.

1. Diesel Engine

5. Type – Electronically controlled, liquid water cooled, four (4) cycle, six (6) cylinder, turbocharged wet sleeve design.

5. Horsepower – Minimum of three hundred (300 HP) three hundred fifty (350 HP) horsepower

5. Torque – Minimum one thousand (1000 ft. lb.) foot pounds

5. Cooling System – Protected to minus thirty-four degrees (-34° F) Fahrenheit ambient temperature with extended life type antifreeze and designed to keep engine from overheating while operating at maximum output in hundred ten degrees (110° F) Fahrenheit ambient temperature.

5. Hoses – All coolant hoses, radiator and heater, must be silicone type approved for diesel engine cooling system applications. Bottom hoses must be upgraded to stainless steel.

5. Fan – Belt or electric drive, belt driven fan must utilize clutch engagement.

5. Air Filter – Single element, under hood mounted with an in-cab mounted restriction indicator.

5. Oil Filter – Spin-on type.

5. Fuel/Water Separator- (Racor 400 Series) twelve (12) VDC Electric Heater, Includes Pre-Heater, with Primer Pump, Includes Water-in-Fuel Sensor. Other types of Fuel/Water Separators will be accepted.

5. Engine Warning Device – Audible type with visual alerts for high coolant temperature, low coolant level, low oil pressure, low fuel level, and low battery voltage.

5. Engine Brake – Compression type, Jacobs engine brake. Exhaust brake is not acceptable.

5. Must meet 2017 Greenhouse Gas (GHG17) and 2016 OBD (OBD16) compliance.

5. Exhaust – After Treatment Device mounted in a horizontal position under passenger sidestep. Exhaust system must be a horizontal.

5. Cold Starting Aid – Designed to start engine in minus thirty-four degrees (-34° F) Fahrenheit ambient temperature.

5. Engine Block Heater – A seven hundred fifty (750)-watt electric with stationary receptacle mounted below driver's door must be compatible with all ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) electrical systems.

5. Engine Drain – Magnetic plug or valve.

5. Electronic Starter Interlock – To prevent starter activation with engine running.

5. Must be full of diesel fuel before delivery.

1. Transmission & Drivelines

6. Allison 2000 or 3000 series rugged duty series (RDS) automatic five (5) speed transmission, with park and power take off (PTO) provision designed for on-road applications, equipped with a dash mounted push shift controller or steering column shifter.

6. Driveline torque rating must exceed engine’s maximum torque rating.

6. Cooler lines- Stainless steel.

1. Brakes

7. Service – A four (4) channel ABS, full air-operated equipped with traction control valve for driving axle.

7. Type – Air disc brakes on front and rear axles.

7. Air Compressor – eighteen seven tenths (18.7 cu. ft.) Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) capacity.

7. Air Dryer - Heated, type with removable desiccant filter.

7. Mounting – Air dryer mounted inside of Truck chassis frame rail and as far forward on the Truck chassis as possible.

7. Air Reservoir Drain - Manual cable pull type moisture ejector.

1. Electrical

8. Batteries – 12-volt three (3) with a total capacity rating of one thousand nine hundred wight (1,980) cold cranking amps at zero degrees (0° F) Fahrenheit and equipped with grease filled battery protectors.

8. Battery Disconnect Switch – Truck chassis manufacturer provided switch, located inside cab and easily accessible while standing on the ground. Open connection terminals of the battery disconnect switch coated with an anti-corrosion material rated for exterior electrical applications.

8. Batteries and under-cab electronics must have protective covers to prevent liquid spray from reaching components.

8. Alternator – Minimum 165-amp rating, brushless type.

8. Lighting Equipment - Must comply with federal standards, Title 49, Idaho Code, and equipped with halogen headlamps, daytime running lights, light emitting diode (LED) stop, turn, taillights, door activated cab dome lights, and courtesy lights. Turn signals must have a visual and audible indicator.

8. Accessory Power Port – Two (2) USB type ports.

8. Minimum of six (6) upfitter switches with OE relays.

1. Equipment and Accessories

9. Heater – Fresh air with dual defroster and blow on both side door windows as well as windshield.

9. Air Conditioner – Designed for operation in one hundred twenty degrees (120° F) Fahrenheit ambient temperature.

9. Sun Visors – Two (2) total, fold down type.

9. Windshield Wipers/Washers – Dual, two (2)-speed intermittent electric wipers. Washers must be electric with washer nozzle mounted on wiper arms. Windshield washer reservoir must be heated or located to prevent freezing of the washer fluid liquid during winter operations. Must be full of fluid when delivered.

9. Outside Rear-View Mirrors – Motorized heated west coast type mounted on c-loop breakaway mounts.

9. Wide Angle Lens – Heated round or square bolt on type for both sides.

9. Cruise Control – Capable of allowing chassis to operate at steady speeds from five (5) miles per hour (MPH) to seventy (70) miles per hour (MPH) and equipped with switches to set, resume and accelerate in cruise mode.

9. Seatbelts – Lap belt with seat-to-floor kit and shoulder belt for both seating positions. Safety Orange in color.

9. Radio – amplitude modulation/frequency modulation (AM/FM) weather band radio with clock and separate antenna. Must have Bluetooth capabilities

9. Rear view camera with integrated screen.

9. Fire Extinguisher – A five (5 lb.) pound capacity, ABC type, installed in cab, near drivers reach. Roadside Triangle Warning Kit - Department of Transportation (DOT) approved.

9. Fuel Tank – Minimum fifty (50 gal.) gallon aluminum tank with stainless steel insulated straps mounted driver side of Truck under cab. Tank steps must be non-slip, self-cleaning type the full length of tank.

9. DEF Tank – Minimum seven (7 gal.) six ( 6 gal.) gallon capacity tank mounted next to fuel tank on driver side of Truck.

9. Parking Brake Alarm – Safety system to alert the operator by sounding an alarm when the parking brake is not applied, the ignition switch in the off position, the transmission is placed in neutral gear, and the driver’s door is opened.

ATTACHMENT 4 - ACRONYMS

ATTACHMENT 5 – Pre-Bid/Build Conference Registration

AMENDED 2 – 10/2/2024

Via Teams Link

Potential Bidder’s choosing to participate in the Pre-Bid/Build meeting must pre-register by submitting this completed form, via e-mail, to the ITB Lead at kevin.jarrett@adm.idaho.gov please identify at least 2-3 dates/times that will work for your team. Please RSVP as soon as possible. Attendees are asked to register for the Pre-Bid/Build meeting no later than 5:00 PM Mountain Time, September 16th , 2024. Timeslots will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Once your timeslot is confirmed, the State will provide a Teams link to the video-call.

PLEASE PRINT:

10:00am – 12:00pm

2:00pm – 4:00pm

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