Utilitybody184145_revised.xls

This is a specification document for a utility body procurement issued by the State of Maine for specification number 184-145. The project involves the fabrication and installation of a heavy-duty galvanized steel service body mounted on a 2008 Ford F350 Super Duty truck. The service body is 108 inches in length with a 95-3/4 inch width and 36-inch cabinet height in a low-profile configuration. The body must feature fully welded construction with comprehensive compartmentalization on both curb and street sides in a V-style configuration, including a front compartment measuring 36 inches high by 33 inches wide by 20 inches deep with two adjustable shelves per side, a horizontal compartment measuring 19 inches high by 46 inches wide by 20 inches deep with one adjustable shelf per side, and a rear compartment measuring 36 inches high by 29 inches wide by 20 inches deep with one adjustable shelf per side. The left rear compartment must be reinforced to support a customer-supplied 1,000-pound capacity electric crane (1989 Venturo DT1004) to be installed and wired by the winning bidder.

The specifications require 14-gauge two-sided galvanized steel body construction with all exposed steel edges hemmed for safety, 12-gauge full-height tread plate on interior surfaces, 20-gauge double-panel exterior doors with two-stage slam-type rotary latches, and all hardware including locks, latches, hinges, and fasteners to be stainless steel. The exterior finish must be Ford paint code "CX" (Dark Shadow Gray) with a white interior cabinet, multi-coat chromate primer, acrylic urethane top coat, and complete automotive-type undercoating with a minimum five-year rust-through warranty. Additional specifications include FMVSS lighting package with quick connect loomed wiring, an eight-inch recessed steel tread plate step, and a drop receiver hitch rated for minimum 5,000-pound weight carrying capacity. Accessories include a backup alarm and seven-way RV-style trailer connector. The vehicle will be delivered to the vendor for complete installation of all items, which must be included in the bid submission. Bidders must provide unit cost, total cost, estimated delivery time, and vendor contact information.