RFB0106_Specification_292_Shelving_and_Tooling_Upfit.pdf

Specification 292 Shelving and Tooling Upfit September 15, 2026

COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO

INTERNAL SERVICES AGENCY

FLEET SERVICES DIVISION

SCOPE: This specification describes the complete upfitting, including (but not limited to); custom shelving, tool storage, workspace installation, auxiliary power, electrical and lighting systems for five (5), County Owned, Utilimaster Step Vans on 2026 Freightliner Custom chassis. The County will provide five (5), brand new, Utilimaster Step Vans as delivered from Utilimaster that have not been altered from factory original condition. Each van has been properly specified, specially ordered and manufactured to accept a unique upfit or last stage manufacture.

This specification provides all details for three (3) different van upfits. Each upfit is unique and has a separate build specification, or upfit designation. One (1) step van will receive “Upfit 14FT”. Three

(3) step vans will receive “Upfit FT16”. One (1) step van will receive “Upfit 18FT”.

Complete details for all upfit designations are incorporated into this one bid specification. It shall be the responsibility of the awarded body builder / upfitter to facilitate the complete upfit and final stage manufacture of the five (5) County Owned Step Vans to make them fully functional. The completed vans will be used by County of Sacramento Department of Transportation and Department of Water Resources to perform construction and maintenance of County infrastructure.

I. GENERAL

1. It is the intent of the County of Sacramento to purchase a piece of equipment that will provide optimum benefit to the County. This does not necessarily mean that the County will buy the lowest priced product. Consideration will be given to the engine emissions, product warranty, service and parts support available in the Sacramento area, the number of satisfied users in this area, delivery dates and bidders past performance.

2. After mission consideration, the single most important factor in the bid evaluation will be emissions reduction factor of the engine. The County of Sacramento is committed to purchasing engines for vehicle(s)/equipment that meet or exceed actual tailpipe emissions standards for current year, specified by the EPA for the engine manufacturer.

3. CARB CERTIFICATION: CARB certification is required for all engines included in bid submissions. California ARB engine executive order(s) will be included with engines offered within the bid response. A bid response that does not include this document for standard and optional engines will be rejected. For the purposes of this specification, this provision applies to the engine powered welder or any other auxiliary engine powered equipment.

4. USERS LIST: Bidder will provide, with the bid, a user’s list showing the names and addresses of businesses and other entities in the Sacramento area using the bid product. This may be used as a reference list by the County and consideration will be given to the number of users in this area.

5. DOCUMENT REVIEW: The bidder will provide, for the County’s review, at the County’s request, prior to bid award, copies of shop and service manuals for the equipment that was bid. Incomplete shop or service information may be cause for rejecting a bid.

6. DEMONSTRATION: At the request of the County the bidder may be required to provide a demonstration of the product bid. At the request of the County, failure to provide a demonstration as soon as reasonably possible but not to exceed thirty (30) days from the time of the request or failure of the product to perform satisfactorily during the demonstration may be grounds for bid rejection.

7. START UP AND TRAINING: At the option of the County, the successful bidder will be required to provide up to eight (8) hours of operator and eight (8) hours of mechanic training. Instructor(s) used will be qualified and experienced with the equipment on which they are training. Bidders will be prepared to provide the following in writing to the County upon request:

a. Qualifications and experience of instructor(s) with specified vehicle(s) or equipment.

b. Curriculum used during the operator and mechanics training.

c. The County may require the instructor(s) to be certified and provide certified training. If this requirement is necessary it will be requested in the “OPTIONS” portion of the specifications for additional costs.

8. REGULATIONS: The unit furnished to meet these specifications, including all equipment and accessories, will comply with all current regulations of (1) California Vehicle Codes; (2) California Code of Regulations, (3) California Air Resources Board; (4) Cal-OSHA standards as applicable; (4) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; (6) Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations; (7) California Environmental Protection Agency Air Resources Board and any other Federal, State or local legal requirements that may apply.

9. RESPONSIBILITY: Vendor / Dealer will be responsible for vehicle / equipment compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, laws, etc., governing such vehicle / equipment at the time of delivery.

Acceptance of such vehicle / equipment by the County will not relieve Dealer / Vendor of the responsibility of items that do not meet such requirements. Should any of these specifications conflict with any code, regulation, law, etc., the Dealer / Vendor will notify the County before manufacturing starts. Dealer / Vendor will not be held responsible for changes required by codes, laws, regulations, etc., to vehicle / equipment after the time of delivery.

10. SWITCHES AND INDICATOR LIGHTS: All switches and indicator lights inside the cab will be within easy reach and view of the operator. Lights will not be concealed, mounted or positioned in such a way that the operator while seated is not able to determine if a light is illuminated.

11. LABELS: All controls (levers, pedals, push buttons, switches, etc.) and indicator lamps will be clearly labeled as to function and direction of operation. Unless otherwise specified herein, all labeling will be permanent placard type nameplates. Labels will be engraved metal or engraved laminated plastic attached with screws or rivets and will not utilize glues or press-on attachments. Hand engraving is not acceptable. Factory embossed knobs or handles are acceptable.

12. FACTORY CAB AUXILIARY SWITCHES: Should factory auxiliary switches be available for equipment such as strobes, work lights, PTO, pumps, body control circuits, etc. the chassis will be provided with such switches sufficient to control all equipment. When the factory auxiliary switches are available they will be used to provide the control for the intended equipment, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Switches may only emit light from back lit labels or from an indicator light when switch is activated.

Switches will also conform to “SWITCHES AND INDICATOR LIGHTS” and “LABELS” above.

13. HOSES, CABLES AND ELECTRICAL: For all motor vehicle body, ancillary equipment installation and trailer construction all hoses, lines, electrical cables and wiring will conform to the following:

a. All will be securely supported using properly sized vinyl coated or rubber cushion “P” type metal clamps (see http://www.mcmaster.com/#cushioned-cable-clamps/=ckmkdw for example).

b. Tie-wraps will be used only as necessary to aid in the securement of hose bundles. Tie-wraps will not be used for the primary supporting or securing of hoses/lines. Stick-on or glue-on retainers are not acceptable. Tie wrap tails will be cut flush and smooth with the buckle and not leaving a point or sharp edge to injure personnel. Any tie wraps not finished in this manner will be rejected during inspections.

c. Grommets will be used where any hoses, cables or electrical wires pass through compartments, frame members, bulkheads or any other material that may cause abrasion.

d. Positive protection or metal shielding will be used to prevent chaffing against frame members, sharp edges, fasteners, components, etc.

e. Any penetration of a weather resistant or proof type tool box, cabinet or compartment will be sealed to avoid water intrusion.

f. Wiring, internal and external, will be enclosed in loom and hoses and cables will be properly secured and routed in a neat professional manner.

g. Any wiring passing through a compartment, tool or materials supply or work area will be encased in steel tubing for protection. Tube ends will be properly cleaned and de-burred to prevent any wire chaffing.

h. Electrical Tape is not permitted in wrapping wiring, connections or as a loom support.

i. The use of “Scotch Lock” or equivalent wiring harness connectors is not acceptable.

j. Any wire splices and/or butt connections will be soldered with shrink tube, or finished using heat shrink butt connectors or butt connectors with shrink tube.

14. INVOICES: Final invoices for the equipment and options should be itemized in a manner that corresponds, and can be reconciled to the purchase order issued for the purchase of the equipment and the specific options purchased. Dealer/Vendor will deliver invoice(s) for vehicle(s)/equipment to the following address:

County of Sacramento Fleet Services Division 4001 Branch Center Road Sacramento, CA. 95827 ATTN: Ronald Wirth

15. FEDERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION: All pricing is to exclude Federal Excise Tax. An exemption certificate will be furnished by the County of Sacramento upon request if applicable.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#cushioned-cable-clamps/=ckmkdw

16. DELIVERY: Vehicle/equipment will be delivered with standard tool kits and manuals to:

Fleet Services Division Heavy Equipment Shop Fleet Services Division 4001 Branch Center Road Sacramento, CA. 95827 Contacts: Donald Lang or Alejandro Fernandez (916) 875-5407

17. PAYMENT: The County will not accept the vehicle/equipment until all the conditions of this specification are met. The time period of terms and conditions of payment will not begin until after the County has accepted the vehicle/equipment.

18. NOISE LEVEL: The maximum allowable operating noise level for this vehicle/equipment, including all mechanical or hydraulic systems will not exceed 85dB(A) within the cab with the windows open unless pre-approved by the County.

19. WARRANTY AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: The regular manufacturer’s warranty will be furnished for each unit.

a. Minimum of one (1) year parts and labor commencing from the date and mileage that the County accepts the unit.

b. If the vehicle/equipment standard warranty or any component standard warranty exceeds one (1) year, that standard warranty will supersede the minimum requirements in these specifications.

c. All equipment on vehicle/equipment will be installed so that all manufacturers’ warranties remain in effect. Vendor/Dealer will be responsible for any equipment installed in such a way that voids any manufacturer warranties of those components.

d. Vendor/Dealer will be responsible for transportation and associated costs from the County facility to the designated warranty repair facility and return to the County facility for the unit(s) bid throughout the entire warranty period including extensions.

e. Warranty coverage will commence upon the acceptance of the completed unit by the County. The dealer shall be responsible for all registrations and notifications to the manufacturer(s) to ensure that the warranty period commences as of the acceptance date so that the County receives all of the benefits of the full term of the warranty coverage.

20. MANUALS: Vendor/Dealer will provide for each unit or series of like units and each of the units accessories (such as a compressor, generator, pumps, crane, body, hydraulic pump, etc.), the manuals listed below. Manuals provided will be current original manuals as supplied by the manufacturer for the same model provided to the County, not for “similar” models.

a. One (1) copy each of the operator’s manuals.

b. One (1) copy each of any safety manuals.

21. MODEL SELECTION: Only new models in current production, which are catalogued by the manufacturer, and for which printed literature and specifications, are available, will be acceptable. All equipment catalogued as standard will be furnished with the vehicle/equipment whether or not it is listed in these specifications.

22. COMPONENTS: The component parts of the unit will be of proper size and design to safely withstand maximum stresses imposed by a maximum capacity load, and the manufacturer’s rated loads for axles and bearings will not be exceeded when the unit is loaded to such capacity. All driving parts will have a torque capacity sufficient to transmit maximum power developed by the engine. All components will be OEM unless not available as an OEM option. All components will be mounted or installed as per component manufacturer’s specifications.

23. CONSTRUCTION: Any apparent silence within any part of this specification as to any detail, or the omission from it of a detailed description concerning any point, will be regarded as meaning that only the best commercial practice is to prevail, and that only materials and workmanship of first quality are to be used. Corners will be rounded, edges and surfaces will be free of sharp edges and burrs. County personnel frequently service and maintain the equipment and will not at any time be exposed to injury from unfinished parts. Body and all components will allow for full movement of tires and suspension without rubbing, interfering or limiting in any way.

24. COMPLETED VEHICLE LABELS: If this vehicle/equipment is a chassis with a manufactured body, the body manufacturer will be registered with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The completed unit will be affixed with a label certifying compliance with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and displaying vehicle identification and weight ratings. Labels will comply with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 565 through 568 for but not limited to information and placement.

25. FLUIDS AND SERVICING: For this specification, this provision shall apply only to auxiliary equipment that is installed on the body. The new vehicle/equipment will be completely serviced by the successful bidder or their authorized agent. All fluid levels including crankcase, differential, transmission, and any auxiliary equipment included in this bid will be filled to manufacturer’s recommended capacity prior to receiving at the delivery destination. Vehicles / equipment will be delivered to the County with less than 1,000 odometer miles. This mileage may be exceeded but only due to transporting the vehicle / equipment over the road for delivery to the County. Should the mileage exceed 1,000 miles due to transportation, the vendor or qualified service provider for the vendor will change the engine oil, filter and lube the chassis before delivery of the equipment to the County. In addition the vendor will supply the County a document of service from the servicing provider.

26. FUEL: Vehicle(s)/Equipment including auxiliary engines with separate fuel tanks will be delivered to the County with a minimum ten (10) gallons of fuel per fuel tank. Vehicle(s)/Equipment including auxiliary engines with separate fuel tanks and a capacity of less than a ten (10) gallon tank will be delivered with a minimum of one half (1/2) tank of fuel per fuel tank.

27. QUESTIONS: After a successful bidder has been awarded a bid, should at any time during the construction process that vendor have a question or doubt about any of the specifications listed in this document they will notify the Fleet Services Vehicle Specifications Office at (916) 875-4277 for clarification before continuing. All questions prior to the bid award will be directed to the Contracts and Purchasing Division agent listed on the front of this RFB.

28. KEYS: Dealer/Vendor will supply four (4) complete sets of keys for each vehicle/equipment. This will include chipped and remote keys, individual remotes and all locks on vehicle/equipment (such as cabinets, drawers, doors, pad locks, equipment boxes, etc.). Each units body locks and compartments will be keyed alike unless unfeasible to do so or directed otherwise by these specifications. If unfeasible, the bidder will state so in the exception page of the bid package.

If more than one unit is requested in the bid or requested in the PO then the units will have different key sets, unique to each unit for ignition, cabinets and other locks. One unit’s keys will not be capable of opening other unit’s locks. Flat cut keys are to be provided. Barrel type keys are to be avoided. Standard key cuts in the industry such as CH501, CH545 and CH751 shall not be used.

29. EQUIVALENTS: All components specified that include the language “or equivalent” will mean the same in configuration, specifications and minimum performance of the component. Equivalents must be approved by the Fleet Services Vehicle Specifications Office at (916) 875-4277 before that equivalent may be used.

30. ENGINE LABELS: All engines provided in vehicles / equipment will bear the required California emission label attached to the engine. Labels will be clean, free of paint and easily legible. Along with all required information the labels will include the following:

a. Engine manufacturers name.

b. Engine model.

c. Engine serial number.

d. Engine displacement.

e. Engine horsepower.

f. Engine family number.

g. Emission level and compliance information.

h. Any vehicles / equipment delivered without this required label or a label that is not legible will not be accepted.

31. MEETINGS AND INSPECTIONS:

a. A pre-production meeting is required by the County of Sacramento to discuss the specifics of how the vehicle/equipment will be built before construction starts.

b. A pre-paint inspection by the Vehicle Specifications Office is also required before painting to ensure that the mounting and fabrications meet County specifications and requirements.

c. A pre-delivery inspection will be performed by the County just prior to the delivery of the vehicle/equipment for specification compliance.

d. An in-service inspection will be performed by the County after delivery of the vehicle/equipment during which all operations and functions will be tested. Additionally, the vehicle/equipment will again be inspected for compliance with these written specifications.

e. It will be the responsibility of the Dealer/Vendor to contact the County for these inspections.

Please contact the Vehicle Specifications Office @ (916) 875-4783 when the vehicle/equipment is ready for inspections.

f. Any defects or deficiencies identified as a result of any of the above listed inspections shall be corrected by the vendor/dealer in accordance with the warranty provisions within this specification.

Corrections previously made as a result of prior inspections shall not excuse the dealer/vendor from correcting any additional deficiencies identified at any time within the warranty period.

g. Travel, lodging and meals for up to two (2) designated County representatives will be furnished by the vendor if the location of the pre-production meeting, pre-paint inspection and/or pre-delivery inspection should take place farther than a 150 mile radius from the Fleet Services facility located at 4001 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, Ca. 95827. The unit will be as complete as possible for the inspections.

II. CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS:

The County will supply five (5) new Utilimaster Step Vans to the awarded upfitter / final stage manufacturer. The step van specifications, as ordered from Utilimaster, are included for information to the bidder in order to provide a complete proposal. The step vans are 2026

Utilimaster van bodies on Freightliner Custom Chassis units. Three (3) chassis specifications follow, each with their own upfit designation: “UPFIT 14FT”, “UPFIT 16FT” and “UPFIT 18FT”. If there are any items listed in the “Chassis Specifications” section that the body builder must supply, install or modify those items will be specifically noted in BOLD and CAPITAL font after the listed item and again listed in: “III. CHASSIS DELIVERY AND INSTALLATIONS”.

UPFIT 14FT – CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS

Quantity: One

A. CAPACITY: Thirty (30,000) pounds GVWR.

B. WHEELBASE: One hundred fifty-eight (158) inches.

C. CARGO AREA: Fourteen (14’) long by ninety-three and one half (93 ½) inches wide.

D. ENGINE:

1. Type: Cummins 6.7 Turbo-charged diesel.

2. Horsepower: Two hundred sixty (260).

3. Exhaust: Horizontal muffler and exhaust.

E. TRANSMISSION:

1. Allison automatic RDS 2500, six (6) speed with dash mounted lever gear selector.

F. FRAME:

1. Minimum eighty thousand (80,000) psi straight steel channel with steel cross members.

2. Heavy-duty steel front bumper.

3. Two (2) steps to facilitate cleaning of the windshield, attached to the front bumper. Steps shall be folding type, vertical surface mounted. Steps shall have tread design to prevent slipping. These steps will be installed by the chassis manufacturer.

4. Two (2) front factory tow hooks.

G. FRONT AXLE AND GAWR:

1. GAWR of ten thousand (10,000) pounds.

2. Power steering.

3. Oil hubs.

4. Synthetic fluid.

H. REAR AXLE AND GAWR:

1. GAWR – twenty thousand (20,000) pounds.

I. FRONT SUSPENSION:

1. Capacity ten thousand (10,000) pounds.

2. Steel leaf springs.

3. Anti-Sway bar.

4. Double acting shock absorbers.

J. REAR SUSPENSION:

1. Capacity twenty thousand (20,000) pounds.

2. Steel leaf springs.

3. Double acting shock absorbers.

K. BRAKES:

1. Service - full air S-cam ABS brakes.

2. Spring type parking brakes on drive axle with low air warning light and alarm.

3. Bendix model AD9 air dryer.

4. Cummins 18.7 CFM air compressor, with air intake through the engine air cleaner.

5. REMOTE AIR TANK DRAINS: The following requirement is for the purpose of allowing easy access to the air tank drains that would encourage daily draining of the tanks by the operators and would permit maintenance personnel to expedite brake system inspections.

a. All air tank drains will be plumbed to one-quarter inch (1/4”) NPT, lever or tee handle type manual drain cocks that will be located on the front left side of the body.

b. Thought will be given in the placement of the valves to preclude accidental opening of the valves or damage by stepping on them.

c. Sufficient room will be allowed for hands to access handles and drains will discharge down.

d. Drain valves will be mounted together and easily accessible to facilitate draining of tanks by the operator without reaching under the vehicle.

e. Drain valves will be labeled (as per specification under “LABELS”) to identify their systems and will be in the following order left to right: WET, PRIMARY, SECONDARY and ACCESSORY if applicable. NOTE: Example pictures below show labeling in a different order. Please follow the labeling order stated above.

f. Construction may vary depending on vehicle configuration but will meet all of the above criteria.

g. See the following pictures to convey the concept.

Remote Air Brake Tank Drains Example

CHANGE ORDER TO: WET, PRIMARY, SECONDARY

NOTE: It shall be the responsibility of the upfitter to provide all components and install the remote air tank drains, bracket and labeling.

L. STEERING:

1. Power assisted.

2. Tilt and telescopic steering column.

M. WHEELS AND TIRES:

1. Wheels: Six (6) hub piloted ten hole, steel disc wheels consistent with GVWR.

2. Wheels painted or powder coated white.

3. Tires: Six (6) 255/70R 22.5 “G” rated steel-belted radial highway tread tires.

N. ELECTRICAL:

1. Dual twelve (12) volt, Group 31 batteries combined 1,900 CCA.

2. Delco two hundred (200) amp 28SI Quadra mount alternator.

3. Electronic Back-Up Alarm: ECCO # RMA 907E back up and motion sensor alarm. The backup alarm will be installed by the chassis manufacturer.

4. “Scotch Lock” wiring harness connectors are not acceptable. Any necessary wire splices and/or butt connections will be soldered and shrink wrapped, or finished using heat shrink butt connectors or crimped butt connectors with shrink-wrapping.

5. Wiring harness must be resealed when opened. All electrical wiring will be in conduit or loom as applicable.

6. Heavy-Duty Battery Jumper Terminals: Jumper Terminals will be installed by the chassis manufacturer for positive and negative sides of chassis batteries.

7. JUMPER TERMINAL LABEL: The location of the terminals will be adequately labeled on the outside of the vehicle. NOTE: It shall be the responsibility of the upfitter to label the jumper terminal location as outlined in “I. GENERAL:, 11. LABELS:”.

O. FUEL TANK:

1. Forty (40) gallon capacity, center mounted between frame rails aft of the rear axle.

2. Fuel Tank Service Access Panel: Removable access panel in the interior cargo area floor to access the fuel tank fuel level sender and fuel pump (if applicable). The cover shall be a flush mount panel matching that of the floor covering material attached with counter sunk flush screws to avoid a trip hazard. It shall be the responsibility of the upfitter not to obstruct this access cover.

3. Fuel fill on left side with fill door and closer.

4. DEF fill on right side with fill door and closer.

5. Fuel filler will be labeled as to type of fuel required such as “DIESEL” and labeled per “I.

GENERAL, 11. LABELS:”.

UPFIT 16FT – CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS

Quantity: Three

A. CAPACITY: Twenty-five thousand five hundred (25,500) pounds GVWR.

B. WHEELBASE: One hundred seventy-eight (178) inches.

C. CARGO AREA: Sixteen (16’) long by ninety-three and one half (93 ½) inches wide.

2. Horsepower: Two hundred twenty (220).

2. Heavy-duty steel front bumper.

3. Two (2) steps to facilitate cleaning of the windshield, attached to the front bumper. Steps shall be folding type, vertical surface mounted. Steps shall have tread design to prevent slipping. These steps will be installed by the chassis manufacturer.

4. CONE HOLDERS (UPFIT 16FT ONLY): Two (2) cone holder brackets with eight and one quarter (8 ¼) inch diameter round holes or hoops to store cones upside down, with the bases up in the holders.

The holders shall mount as high as practical on the bumper and shall be located so stored cones do not block the front license plate or the fog lights. Cone holder shall be Buyers Products #TCH12V or approved equivalent. For additional information please see Buyers Products web site at:

https://www.buyersproducts.com/product/traffic-cone-holders-14633 NOTE: It shall be the responsibility of the upfitter to provide and install the cone holders.

5. Two (2) front factory tow hooks.

1. GAWR of eight thousand (8,000) pounds.

2. Power steering.

1. GAWR - seventeen thousand five hundred (17,500) pounds.

I. FRONT SUSPENSION:

1. Capacity eight thousand (8,000) pounds.

2. Steel leaf springs.

3. Anti-Sway bar.

https://www.buyersproducts.com/product/traffic-cone-holders-14633

1. Capacity seventeen thousand five hundred (17,500) pounds.

3. Double acting shock absorbers.

Items K. through O. are identical on all three chassis specifications. See “UPFIT 14FT – CHASSIS SECIFICATIONS”, items K. through O. for details.

UPFIT 18FT – CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS

Quantity: One

A. CAPACITY: Thirty (30,000) pounds GVWR.

B. WHEELBASE: One hundred ninety (190) inches.

C. CARGO AREA: Eighteen (18’) long by ninety-three and one half (93 ½) inches wide.

2. Horsepower: Two hundred sixty (260).

2. Heavy-duty steel front bumper.

3. Two (2) steps to facilitate cleaning of the windshield, attached to the front bumper. Steps shall be folding type, vertical surface mounted. Steps shall have tread design to prevent slipping. These steps will be installed by the chassis manufacturer.

4. Two (2) front factory tow hooks.

1. GAWR of ten thousand (10,000) pounds.

2. Power steering.

1. GAWR – twenty thousand (20,000) pounds.

I. FRONT SUSPENSION:

1. Capacity ten thousand (10,000) pounds.

3. Anti-Sway bar.

1. Capacity twenty thousand (20,000) pounds.

2. Steel leaf springs.

3. Double acting shock absorbers.

Items K. through O. are identical on all three chassis specifications. See “UPFIT 14FT – CHASSIS SECIFICATIONS”, items K. through O. for details.

III. CHASSIS DELIVERY AND INSTALLATIONS

A. ACCEPTANCE OF CHASSIS UNIT:

1. County of Sacramento, Fleet Services Division anticipates delivery of the five (5) new step vans by the time the bidding deadline passes and a final stage manufacturer / upfitter is selected. The step vans will be located at: Fleet Services Division, 4001 Branch Center Rd. Sacramento, CA 95827. It shall be the responsibility of the selected body builder / upfitter to transport the step vans to the location where the upfit will take place. Contact Fleet Services at (916) 875- 4783 to arrange pick up of chassis unit. All transportation costs, including licensing, moving permits, or any other incidental expenses shall be the responsibility of the body builder / upfitter.

2. At the time the body builder picks up the step vans and prior to any modifications or installations to the County owned vehicle(s), the body builder / installer shall inspect the unit for any damage or faults. Any existing damage shall be recorded at that time.

3. The body builder shall accept full responsibility for any damage which occurs while the vehicle(s) are in the body builder’s possession.

4. County vehicles shall be properly secured and stored in a fenced and locked facility while in the body builder’s possession.

5. No storage fees shall be incurred while the chassis unit is in the possession of the body builder / installer. Only charges for items specifically listed in this written specification and for which a purchase order has been issued will be paid.

6. In no instance shall the body builder / installer levy any legal claim or lien against County owned vehicles or assets related to this specification and request for bid. Additionally, the body builder / installer shall defend and hold the County harmless from third party claims that could potentially encumber County assets in any manner.

7. Once bids are submitted and an estimated time for completion is established, after the bid is awarded and a purchase order has been issued, the body builder / installer will make all reasonable efforts to meet the original estimated completion time.

B. CHASSIS INSTALLATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS:

1. All items outlined in “IV. BODY REQUIREMENTS” (all upfit designations) shall be supplied and installed to fully meet the requirements of these written specifications.

2. Additionally, the below listed items from “II. CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS” shall be completed:

a. CONE HOLDERS (UPFIT 16FT only): Provide and install two (2) cones holders on front bumper

b. REMOTE AIR TANK DRAINS: The body builder shall install the remote air tank drains described in “II. CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS, K. BRAKES, 5. Remote Air Tank Drains:”.

c. JUMPER TERMINALS LABEL: The body builder shall provide and install the jumper terminal label described in “II. CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS, N. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 7. Jumper Terminal Label:”.

d. Fuel Tank Service Access: The final upfit shall not obstruct the fuel tank service access.

e. MOUNT FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND EMERGENCY TRIANGLES: The body builder shall mount the provided fire extinguisher and emergency triangles. Mounting location will be discussed at the pre-production meeting.

f. Factory Auxiliary switches: Factory switches are to be utilized for added lighting and body accessories and properly labeled per: “I. GENERAL, 11. LABELS:” Accessory switching, switch assignments and labeling will all be determined at the pre-production meeting.

g. Safety and Work Lighting – Flash Patterns, switch configuration and switch assignments may need to be modified by the body builder / upfitter. This may include adjusting / resetting flash patterns of amber beacons and strobes and installing additional switches in remote locations, three way switching arrangements and indicator lamps in the driver’s area.

3. Any equipment, modifications, parts, and labor not specifically outlined within these written specifications, but necessary to meet the specification requirements and to make the unit(s) fully functional shall be included.

4. Please see pictures examples throughout this specification for examples of some of the items detailed in this section.

IV. BODY REQUIREMENTS

UPFIT 14FT BODY REQUIREMENTS

Quantity: 1

A. TYPE: Commercial cargo step van, with cargo area of fourteen (14) feet in length, separated from driver’s compartment with an aluminum clad Blandex partition which is already installed by the van manufacturer. Rear doors are full width swinging bi-fold doors with a high mounted window in each of the four (4) door sections. The new van will be supplied with interior and exterior lighting, (2) Fantastic fan roof vent fans, rear traffic advisor, amber beacons, strobes and exterior work lights.

Interior floor will be aluminum tread plate flooring extended ten (10) inches up each side wall (installed by van manufacturer). The upfitter will be responsible for fabricating and installing all cabinets, shelving, drawers, work bench, electrical inverter, diesel powered welder, electrical conduit, interior and exterior GFCI outlets, a freshwater storage system and fully integrate all added equipment into the van body.

B. DIMENSIONS:

1. Overall Length: Twenty-four (24) feet maximum.

2. Overall Width: Approximately ninety-six (96) inches.

3. Overall Height: Approximately one hundred-twenty (120) inches.

4. Interior Cargo Area Length: Approximately fourteen (14) feet.

5. Interior Cargo Area Width: Approximately ninety-three (93) inches.

6. Interior Height: Approximately eighty-five (85) inches.

NOTE: Prior to ANY modification, or the addition of ANY equipment to the bare van chassis as supplied to the vendor or dealer, preferably at the same time as the pre-production meeting, Fleet Services requires an inspection of the unit to verify that the van chassis meets all specifications. If the location of this inspection needs to take place farther than a 150 mile radius from the Fleet Services facility located at 4001 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, Ca. 95827, the provisions of “I.

GENERAL, 31. MEETINGS AND INSPECTIONS:, Item g.” shall apply. It shall be the responsibility of the vendor or dealer to contact Fleet Services at (916) 875-4783 to schedule this inspection.

C. FLOOR: The van manufacturer has installed the aluminum diamond plate floor.

1. Aluminum non-skid diamond plate with 90-degree upturned flange extending ten (10) inches up the wall.

D. PARTITION: The van manufacturer has installed the Blandex door and partition.

1. Blandex / aluminum clad construction.

2. Sliding center door with thirty (30) inch opening on front (cab) side with integrated handle and lock located on cab side of door.

3. Lock is keyed the same as rear, side and compartment door locks.

4. Front (cab) side covered with a noise reduction type material to reduce noise transfer from cargo area.

5. Bulkhead seal for cab comfort control and noise isolation from cargo area.

E. REAR DOORS: Rear doors, as described below, are provided by the van manufacturer.

1. Full width bi-fold swinging doors. A window in the upper portion of each section, four (4) total.

2. Doors are fully sealed with a rain gutter above the door opening to prevent leaks.

3. Heavy-duty greaseable spring type plunger door hold backs to secure doors to side of van body when open.

4. Doors are equipped to open one or both bi-fold sections and have latches and hinges as required to be sturdy and secure.

5. Doors have top and bottom locking lugs.

F. REAR BUMPER AND TRAILER HITCH: A step bumper and hitch are provided by the van manufacturer with trailer electrical connector and electric trailer brake controller installed. The bumper shall be modified as follows:

1. Two (2) folding grip strut platform steps will be provided which will mount one (1) on each side of the hitch at a width that allows full use and access to the hitch receiver, safety chain anchors, and trailer electrical connectors, but also narrow enough to enter the rear of the van in between the shelving / cabinet units. The steps will be hinged to fold up onto bumper when in transport. When stowed, the step surfaces shall lie flat on the bumper surface by having the flat upright brackets of the step slotted to allow them to slide and rest on the bumper. When deployed the step surfaces shall be approximately twelve (12) inches from the ground while still providing approximately ten

(10) inches of clearance to the ground.

Rear Folding Steps Example

2. A vertical two (2) inch receiver socket shall be mounted as close as possible to the edge of the right rear corner of the bumper to accept an offset vise pedestal.

3. One (1) offset vise pedestal shall be provided as follows: A three eighths (3/8) inch plate measuring eight (8) by (12) inches with a two (2) inch receiver tube welded onto one corner to extend through the two (2) inch socket and protrude through the bottom by one (1) inch. A three-eighths hole shall be drilled in the bottom of the tube that extends beyond the bottom of the through cabinet so that a padlock can be installed to prevent theft.

4. The Vise will be provided and delivered loose with the van. It will be similar or equivalent to:

McMaster-Carr part number 5256A1 (See http://www.mcmaster.com ) or direct equivalent. Vise will have three (3) sets of dedicated jaws; serrated parallel, pipe and V-jaws. Head shall rotate three hundred and sixty (360) degrees and lock every forty five (45) degrees with lock pins. Vise shall be left loose and County will drill and mount as required.

Offset Vise Pedestal Example

G. ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING: Interior and exterior chassis lighting, with the exception of lighting above the work bench, is supplied by the van manufacturer. The following shall apply to all modifications or installations while upfitting the vans:

1. The use of “Scotch Lock” or equivalent wiring harness connectors is not acceptable. Any necessary wire splices and/or butt connections will be soldered and shrink wrapped, or finished using heat shrink butt connectors or crimped butt connectors with shrink-wrapping.

2. Wiring harness must be resealed when opened. All electrical wiring shall be in conduit or loom as possible.

3. Any wiring passing through cabinets or storage areas shall be protected from damage by heavy tools and supplies. Split loom or similar light duty looms are not acceptable in these areas.

4. Grommets shall be used where loom or wires pass through compartments, frame members, bulkheads or any other material that may abrade wiring.

5. Positive protection or metal shielding shall be used to preclude the chaffing of wiring against frame members chassis, components, adjacent hoses/lines, etc.

6. Wiring shall be securely fastened and supports using properly sized metal cushion clamps, metal clips or other industry accepted supporting hardware. Tie-wraps will be used only between primary wiring supports as necessary to aid in the securement of wire bundles. Tie-wraps shall not be used for the primary supporting or securing of wiring. Stick-on or glue-on wire retainers are not acceptable.

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UPFIT 14 FT INTERIOR CABINETS, SHELVES AND ACCESSORIES

A. GENERAL: (Refer to “UPFIT 14FT” drawings for details)

1. Shelving and cabinets shall be constructed of 14-gauge galvanneal steel minimum.

2. Depth of cabinets and shelving units shall be:

a. Right (curb) side - Twenty-four inches (24”) deep.

b. Left (street) side – Thirty-two (32) inches deep

3. Work bench top will be one-quarter (1/4) inch steel.

4. Cabinet above workbench will be recessed eight (8) inches back from the face of the bench.

5. Any open storage compartments which have no doors shall have a three (3) inch full width upright panel / fence at the base to retain stored items.

6. All surfaces of cabinets, doors, drawers, shelves, inside of cubbies, and trays shall be powder coated with high quality “hammertone” silver / gray paint.

7. Right and left side shelving / cabinet units will be braced together with an overhead support over the center aisle at the front and rear of units to give additional side to side support. Supports will be high enough (at ceiling height) to eliminate head injuries. Tube wall thickness for the above braces will be three sixteenths (3/16) inch minimum. Attachment points on the shelving shall be reinforced to prevent fatigue and cracking of metal. The County has experienced failures of similar structures in the past. Any improvements necessary to ensure structural strength and longevity shall be incorporated into the design of these braces.

Overhead Reinforced Shelf Brace Example

8. All cabinet / shelving assemblies will be securely fastened to the floor with attachment points both adjacent to the outer walls and adjacent to the center aisle. The floor shall be reinforced with backing plates beneath the floor structure at all attachment points.

9. Right and left cabinet / shelving units will be installed as close to the van walls as possible allowing for maximum aisle room. Should a bevel between the floor and wall exist the shelving units will be designed to accommodate that bevel to move the shelving units as close to the wall as possible.

10. Any gaps between the backs of the shelving / cabinet units and the wall shall be covered to prevent items from falling behind the cabinets. If metal flashing is used for this purpose, all edges and corners shall be hemmed or otherwise finished properly and shall not have any sharp edges, burrs or blunt corners.

11. ALL edges of drawers, shelves, dividers, cabinets, doors, supporting structures etc. will have edges finished in such a way that NO sharp or rough edges will exist to injure or cut personnel.

12. Interior cabinet doors will have stainless steel “T” handle type latches without locks.

B. CONFIGURATION – RIGHT (CURB) SIDE:

1. Vertical Cabinet: At the forward right side shall be a tall vertical cabinet. Dimensions shall be seventy-two (72) inches tall by twenty (20) inches wide by twenty-four (24) inches deep. This cabinet shall have four (4) fully adjustable and removable shelves. There shall be a one (1) inch round bar attached, centered across the bottom of the upper shelve to be used as a hanger bar. The door shall hinge at the forward leading edge, bulkhead side, and have a double spring over center door stop installed. The door shall open to full ninety (90) degrees. The door stop shall prevent the door from contacting the forward bulkhead when fully open. Latch shall be a single, non-locking, stainless steel T handle with three-point latching system latching at the middle, top and bottom.

2. Full Length Upper Tray: Above the forward cabinet shall be a 3” deep tray, the full length of the cargo area with removable / adjustable dividers every six (6) inches.

3. Shelves: Aft of the right side vertical cabinet, under the full-length upper tray, shall be four (4) evenly spaced shelves. Each shelf shall be three (3) inches deep, constructed identical to the upper tray with removable / adjustable dividers approximately every six (6) inches (evenly spaced). The length of the top shelf shall be approximately seventy-six (76) inches with center support post in the middle of the span. The three shelves below shall be approximately thirty-eight (38) inches to allow space for a drawer unit. This differs from the drawing, see item 4. below. The height of the shelves shall be as shown in drawing 2-2. Shelf spacing shall be twelve and one quarter (12 ¼) inches measured from the bottom of the upper tray. This spacing, accounting for the 3” upright 3” fence, provides for a clear opening between shelves of nine and one quarter (9 ¼) inches.

4. Drawers: This item differs from the drawings and adds a drawer unit where shelves are shown. Drawing UPFIT 14FT 2-2 shows all shelves approximately seventy-six (76) inches long with a center support post. Aft (right) of the center support, rather than shelves, a drawer unit shall be provided to replace the three (3) lowest shelves. The drawer unit shall be thirty-six (36) inches tall (approximately). Drawer construction shall be the same as the drawers for the work bench and tool box. There shall be five (5) drawers arranged as follows top to bottom:

a. Four (4) - five (5) inch deep drawers.

b. Two (2) – eight (8) inch deep drawers.

5. Open Storage: The space below the shelves and drawers shall be open storage space as shown in drawing 2-2. An upturned flange or fence three (3) inches high shall be provided on the floor across the base to retain stored items.

6. Work Bench: One (1), forty-eight (48) inch long, by twenty-four (24) inches wide, by thirty-six

(36) inches high work bench with one quarter (1/4) inch steel work surface. The location will be above the right side rear wheel well. The base of the work bench shall be a tool box. See details below.

7. Tool Box: A toolbox below the work bench shall contain drawers as shown in drawing 2-2.

Drawers shall be mounted on heavy-duty two hundred fifty pound (250lb) capacity ball bearing drawer glides. Drawers shall open fully and have moveable dividers and cross dividers on two (2) inch centers. Each drawer shall be held closed with double latches and open with one hand. The dual latch system for the drawers must not allow loose parts to rattle while the vehicle is in operation. Two spring latches joined with a center chain pull will not be acceptable. The drawer configuration will be four levels of side by side drawers, each drawer approximately twenty-four

(24) inches wide. Below listed are side by side drawers top to bottom:

a. Top Drawers - Two (2), three (3) inch drawers.

b. Middle Drawers - Four (4), six inch (6”) drawers.

c. Bottom Drawers: Two (2), eight (8) inch drawers.

8. Overhead Cabinet: Above the workbench, below the full length upper tray, shall be an enclosed cabinet forty-eight (48) inches long by twelve (12) inches high by sixteen (16) inches deep. Dual overlapping doors shall be hinged on the outside edges with the forward door (left looking at the cabinet) overlapping the rear door. The latch shall be a non-locking stainless steel T handle latch.

9. Under Cabinet Lighting: One (1), ECCO EW0800 Series part # EW0802, thirty-one and one half (31 ½) inch, 600 lumen, LED lamp assembly shall be installed under the cabinet, centered over the work bench. This lamp will be controlled by a separate labeled switch at the work bench with an indicator lamp on the driver’s compartment dash to indicate when the light is on.

10. Three-Way Interior Light Switching: The van will be provided with a minimum of three, ceiling mounted, recessed lamps above the center aisle of the cargo area, evenly spaced from front to rear.

Switching will be from the driver’s compartment. The upfitter shall provide and install a second labeled switch at the rear of the cargo area and shall wire the additional switch in a three-way configuration so that the lights can be switched on or off from either the driver’s compartment, or from the rear work bench. An indicator lamp on the driver’s compartment dash shall indicate when the interior lights are on. The exact locations of switches and indicator lamps in items 9 and 10 shall be determined at the pre-production meeting.

11. Grab Handle: A grab handle shall be installed vertically at the rear of the work bench / tool box to assist entry and exit at the rear of the vehicle.

C. CONFIGURATION – LEFT (STREET) SIDE:

1. Vertical Cabinet: At the forward left side shall be a tall vertical cabinet. This cabinet will be slightly shorter and deeper than the cabinet on the opposite side. Dimensions shall be approximately sixty-seven (67) inches tall by twenty (20) inches wide by thirty (30) inches deep.

This cabinet shall have four (4) fully adjustable and removable shelves. There shall be a one (1) inch round bar attached, centered across the bottom of the upper shelve to be used as a hanger bar.

The door shall hinge at the forward leading edge, bulkhead side, and have a double spring over center door stop installed. The door shall open to full ninety (90) degrees. The door stop shall prevent the door from contacting the forward bulkhead when fully open. Latch shall be a single, non-locking, stainless steel T handle with three-point latching system latching at the middle, top and bottom.

2. Full Length Upper Tray: Above the forward cabinet shall be a 3” deep tray, the full length of the cargo area with removable / adjustable dividers every six (6) inches. NOTE: This tray may be shortened to less than full length during the pre-production phase of the build.

3. Upright Ladder Storage: Aft of the left side vertical cabinet shall be a nine (9) inch open area for vertical ladder storage with a height of approximately sixty-seven (67) inches by thirty (30) inches deep. Two (2) cable tethers across the opening attached with snap clips will serve to retain a ladder.

4. Shelves: Aft of the ladder storage, under the full length upper tray, shall be three (3) evenly spaced shelves. Each shelf shall be three (3) inches deep, constructed identical to the upper tray with removable / adjustable dividers approximately every six (6) inches (evenly spaced). The length of the shelves shall be approximately eighty (80) inches with center support posts on the inner and outer edges of the shelves at the middle of the span. The height and spacing of the shelves shall be as shown in drawing 1-2. Shelf spacing shall be fourteen and five-sixteenths (14 5/16) inches measured from the bottom of the upper tray. This spacing provides for a clear opening between shelves of eleven and five-sixteenths (11 5/16) inches. The end of the shelves, rear facing, shall be capped with a solid partition panel. Two welding cable storage hooks shall be provided, mounted high and rear facing on the partition panel evenly spaced.

5. Welder Generator Slide: The welder / generator sliding platform shall be located at the left rear of the cargo compartment. See complete details that follow in: “D. WELDER:”.

6. Grab Handle / Rail: See “D. WELDER:, item 4.” for a rail assembly that will surround the welder and also serve as a grab handle at the left rear.

D. WELDER:

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