SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALUMINUM TRUCK BODIES.pdf

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Aluminum bodies for fire engines
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RFQ - 04A - 13031100000000000773
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Penobscot County, Maine

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This is a specifications document for a procurement by the State of Maine for aluminum truck bodies intended for fire engines. The solicitation requires four complete aluminum truck bodies, each measuring 116 inches long by 97 inches wide overall with 96 inches of usable load space. Key specifications include an 8-inch interlocking extruded aluminum plank floor, 3-inch by 2-inch aluminum tubing crossmembers spaced 12 inches on center, and 6-inch by 2-inch aluminum tubing longsills. All lighting must be LED including stop, tail, marker, and backup lights, with wiring contained within the tubing substructure. The truck bodies must feature a full-width rear apron, rubber mud flaps, a 97-decibel electric backup alarm, a 4-inch steel channel ICC bumper with 2-inch receiver tube, and a 7-prong electrical trailer connection. Delivery is required to Old Town, Maine.

Custom items must be included on each body, including two 4-inch PVC hose carriers mounted between the longsills, a sloped style side-mount spare tire rack on the passenger side, removable access steps with handrails, and two aluminum toolboxes. The driver-side toolbox must measure 96 inches long by 30 inches high by 24 inches deep with two open interior doors, while the passenger-side toolbox must measure 72 inches long by 30 inches high by 24 inches deep with two doors of differing widths and include one permanent vertical divider and one adjustable shelf. Both toolboxes must be constructed of aluminum treadplate with aluminum hinges and stainless steel hardware. The award will be made on a best value basis considering the vendor's ability to meet specifications, price, and delivery schedule. Vendors must submit questions through the online Question and Answer portal on the Solicitation Details View page.

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALUMINUM TRUCK BODIES

( 4 complete)

116” long X 97” wide (overall), 96” of load space required.

8” interlocking extruded aluminum plank floor.

3” X 2” X 1/8” wall aluminum tubing crossmembers, (12” oc).

6” X 2” X ¼” wall aluminum tubing longsills.

Integral tapered headboard with expanded aluminum window.

Outside stake pockets and banding rail, (rear only).

Full width rear apron (6” X 2” X ¼” wall alum. tubing).

All lighting to be LED (S,T and Tail, markers and B/U).

All wiring to be contained within tubing substructure (no exposed wiring acceptable).

Rubber mud flaps.

97dba electric back-up alarm.

4” steel channel ICC bumper with 2” receiver tube.

7 prong electrical trailer connections.

The following custom items must also be included:

(on each body)

(2) 4” PVC hose carriers mounted between body longsills.

Sloped style side-mount spare tire rack, (PS).

Removeable access steps with hand rails.

(2) Aluminum toolboxes mounted on topside of platform as follows:

(DS) 96” long X 30” high X 24” deep

(2) doors open interior (no dividers, no shelves)

(PS) 72” long X 30” high X 24” deep

(2) doors; (1) 30” wide, (1) 42” wide interior to have (1) permanent vertical divider, (1) adjustable shelf

Boxes to be constructed of ¼” aluminum treadplate with alum. hinges (not to be piano hinge) and stainless steel hardware.

The tops of the boxes shall tie-rail perimeters of 1” x 1” x 1/8” wall aluminum tubing which will be overlayed by expanded aluminum.

ALL ITEMS INSTALLED AND DELIVERED TO OLD TOWN, MAINE

The award will be made on a best value basis to the vendor that either meets or most closely meets the specifications, while taking price and delivery into consideration.”

If you have a question regarding this RFQ, you must submit your questions thru the

Question and Answer link on the Solicitation Details View page. Your answer will appear there as well. It is the vendor’s responsibility to log in to view all questions and answers posted there. Questions and Answers obtained any other way will not be valid for this RFQ.

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