Servicebody1832176-2177(1).xls

This specification document outlines the minimum requirements for two steel service body units (SPEC# 183-2176 & 183-2177) for the Maine Department of Transportation. The service bodies are to be installed on 2011 Ford F250SD pickup trucks with specific configurations including a 6.2 V-8 gas engine and 9,800 GVW rating. Each unit measures 96 inches in length and 78 inches in width with a 40-inch cabinet height. The specification calls for heavy-duty galvanized steel construction with fully welded design, featuring telescoping sliding roofs, slammable tailgates, and multiple exterior compartments with adjustable shelving rated for 250-pound capacity per shelf. The vehicles must be picked up at the Augusta location, have the service bodies installed, and be returned to the same facility. Installation timelines and delivery estimates should be included in all bids submitted.

The specification requires all-stainless steel latches, hinges, and hardware throughout, with exterior paint finished in Caterpillar yellow (code 423133) using Aliphatic polyurethane enamel. Interior surfaces must be reflective gray or white, and all undercarriage surfaces require petroleum-based undercoating. All electrical connections must be sealed with heat shrink tubing and protected with heavy-duty wire loom, explicitly prohibiting Scotch-Lok style connectors. Additional required features include FMVSS-compliant lighting, a Class IV trailer hitch rated for minimum 6,000-pound weight carrying capacity, backup alarm, and a seven-way RV-style trailer connector with integrated electric brake controller. Bidders must provide unit cost and total cost information, estimated delivery times, vendor contact information, and any additional comments in their submissions.