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Statement of Work Lease a 6x6 100’ High Reach Bucket Truck for High Voltage Maintenance and repair.

1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Contractor shall furnish a 100’ High Reach Bucket Truck, as required in connection with this Statement of Work (SOW).

1.1 LEASE SPECIFICS:

Customer: CEO Ted Sheets, 505-846-5065

1.2 GENERAL SCOPE OF SERVICES: It is the 377th MSG Civil Engineering Division’s intents to award a lease for a 6x6 100’ High Reach Bucket Truck for a period of 12 months with three (3) option periods of 12 months. The vehicle will be utilized by the High Voltage Shop on Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico to repair and maintain the high voltage power systems on the installation.

The vehicle and all furnished accessories shall comply with all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), and International Organization for Standards (ISO) regulations in effect at the time of manufacture.

This specification covers the minimum configuration requirements for a 100 FOOT HIGH REACH TRUCK, 6X6 “Altec mfg #AA67-E-E-100 or Equal”. The primary mission use of this vehicle is for base maintenance and construction, servicing high voltage power lines, maintenance of airfield parking ramp light towers, hanger maintenance.

2.0 VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS:

2.1 OPERATOR’S COMPARTMENT: Full width cab with operator controls, automatic transmission, climate controls, AM/FM radio, bench seats and seat belts (3), power windows if available, power locks if available, power steering.

2.2 VEHICLE CHASSIS: Minimum chassis size shall be one (1) ton or equal Class 8-58,000 lbs.

GVWR. Must be heavy duty, dual rear wheels, All-wheel drive capable. Shall be capable of supporting

Estimate completion date No. of calendar Days

Vehicle Delivery 30 days

Vehicle Inspection/Acceptance 5 days

Lease Term 365 days

Possible Option Period 1095 days

Possible TOTAL Number of Days

1460 Days aerial platform and worker without the need for outriggers in all ranges of operation. Heavy duty bumpers front and rear. Lockable storage compartments on both sides of truck bed box. Towing package (minimum Class 3) with pintle hook and trailer light connection points (both 4-pin and 7-pin) with air brakes. Rust proofing throughout chassis and truck bed. Mud flaps front and rear.

2.3 ENGINE/TRANSMISSION: Diesel engine minimum 330 horse power. Heavy duty automatic transmission and on demand All-wheel drive.

2.4 AERIAL PLATFORM:

• Aerial platform shall be hydraulically operated. Platform/boom shall have the capability to be operated from both the worker’s position and lower control station.

• Maximum working platform height preferred shall not to exceed 104 feet vertical.

• Minimum horizontal reach preferred shall be at least 52.7 feet.

• Platform capacity shall be at least 350 lbs, self-leveling with safety lock, insulated, bucket/boom controls, fall protection connection. Weather protective cover for worker’s platform.

• Emergency lowering. Shall be equipped with safety lock while in the storage/travel position.

2.5 TIRES: All terrain radial tires, wheel chocks and Outrigger Pads.

2.6 SAFETY:

• Vehicle shall be equipped with amber colored warning lights on cab and boom with independent controls

• Back-up warning alarm

• Safety handle installed for climbing onto the bed and worker’s platform

• Steps shall be made of slip resistant material

• Safety devices to include mounted fire extinguisher and warning triangles

3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

This is a single award, firm fixed price (FFP) type contract for leasing of a bucket truck for a period of 12 months with three (3) option periods of 12 months at Kirtland Air Force Base, NM.

3.1 TERM OF CONTRACT

The contract shall continue in effect for a period of one (1) year after the date of award, with the Government’s unilateral right to exercise the option period in accordance with FAR 52.217-9.

3.2 PLACE OF DELIVERY

The vehicle shall be delivered to Exterior Electric Shop (Bldg. 20687) Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, NM.

3.3 TIME OF DELIVERY:

The Contractor will deliver vehicles to the requested destination not later than 30 days after receipt of Award depending on availability.

3.4 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

The Contractor will maintain the vehicle in normal operating condition. Maintenance and service will be performed by the Contractor in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. Basic warranty repair items noted during the warranty period will be referred to an authorized dealer for resolution. The Contractor will furnish all oil and tires according to the manufacturer’s specification.

3.5 REPAIRS

The Contractor is responsible for all repairs to the vehicle beyond the operation and maintenance detailed above. The vehicle may be down for repairs for 7 days. If the vehicle will be out of the Government’s possession for more than 7 days, the Contractor shall provide a replacement vehicle for the Government’s use at no cost to the Government.

3.6 GOVERNMENT ACCEPTANCE AND/OR REJECTION OF VEHICLES

The activity, or its agent at port of embarkation, will accept or reject vehicle within five (5) work days after receipt. If the receiving activity determines that the vehicle furnished is not in compliance with the contract, the contractor shall be notified in writing within five (5) work days via the Contracting Officer.

If the contractor fails to replace the vehicle or correct the defects, the government may (a) by contract, or otherwise correct the defect, or arrange for the lease of a similar vehicle and shall charge or offset against the contractor any excess costs occasioned thereby, or (b) the Government may terminate the contract under the default clause.

3.7 RETURN OF VEHICLE

The contractor shall arrange to meet with the activity within 10 working days of expiration of the lease to complete a joint vehicle inspection/appraisal. The appraisal must be completed five (5) working days prior to expiration of the lease and prior to removal from Government custody. The activity will assume full responsibility for reconditioning the vehicles, at its expense, excluding normal wear and tear as defined below. The Government will not be responsible for damages not listed on the appraisal report.

The Contractor is responsible for picking-up the vehicle and all associated costs.

For purposes of the lease, normal wear and tear is defined as those dents, dings, paint chips, scratches, pitted but not cracked windshields, and interior wear such as soiled carpets and seats normally accrued to a motor vehicle over a period of 12 to 60 months use in both rural and metropolitan areas. In any event, the activity's liability for reconditioning vehicles acquired as a result of this schedule shall be limited to replacement of glass and exterior trim, repair to body damage attributable to collision only, and to interior damage such as cut, torn, burnt materials, as well as mechanical repairs.

3.8 EMISSIONS CONTROLS (DOMESTIC)

Vehicles and engines shall comply with the regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency governing control of air pollution from new motor vehicles and new motor engines in effect on the date of manufacture.

3.9 ACCIDENTS AND THEFT

The Government will notify the contractor within three (3) working days of accident/theft and will arrange for repairs of accident damage, including damage sustained to a stolen vehicle during the period prior to recovery. The contractor may be required to provide a replacement vehicle during the period the vehicle is out of service, at the expense of the Government and at the current lease rate. If the vehicle is damaged beyond repair, or not recovered within 30 days after the date of the theft, the Contractor will be reimbursed the residual value of the vehicle based on the average of the wholesale and retail price as listed in the current monthly edition of the NADA used car book at the time of the theft/accident in full satisfaction of any and all liabilities under this contract, less all monies received from the salvage or other disposition of vehicle. Upon reimbursement for the residual value of the vehicle, the Government will be relieved of any further liability under this contract and will terminate the remainder of the lease for the vehicle by modification to the task order. The accrued lease cost for the month in which the accident/theft occurs shall be determined on a pro rata basis for such month.

3.10 LIABILITY AND INSURANCE

The government shall be responsible for loss of or damage to: (1) Leased vehicles, except for normal wear and tear or damage caused by the negligence of the Contractor, its agents or employees; and (2) property of third persons, or the injury or death of a third person if the government is liable for such loss, damage, injury, or death under the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 USC 2671.2680).

3.11 TYPE/MANUFACTURE OF VEHICLES PROVIDED

All vehicles shall be American made.

3.12 VEHICLE COLOR/FINISH

All vehicles shall be the manufacturers' standard exterior paint and colors.