2 ton truck for Casco Hatchery

The State of Maine Department of Transportation is requesting bids for one 2012 medium-duty stocking truck for Casco Hatchery, with bids due September 29, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. local time. In-state bidders and those offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine receive preference in case of tied quotes.

The scope is a new 2012 model year, standard-cab medium-duty truck with gas engine (diesel not acceptable) meeting detailed specifications: V8 gas engine with minimum 300 horsepower and 6.7-liter displacement; 29,000-pound gross vehicle weight rating; air brakes with ABS; dual rear wheels; 19,000-pound rear axle with differential locking; heavy-duty frame construction rated at minimum 80,000 psi; 194-inch wheelbase; 120-inch cab-to-axle measurement; and 16-foot body accommodation. Required factory equipment includes engine block heater, heavy-duty engine cooler, air-ride driver's seat, dual fuel tanks with minimum 62-gallon capacity, and specialized 11-22.5, 14-ply tubeless radial tires front and rear. The vehicle must be delivered with minimum mileage, current Maine State Inspection Sticker, and lead-free wheel weights in compliance with state environmental procurement standards. California emissions certification applies where required; manufacturers must provide the lowest emission-rated vehicle available.

Evaluation applies life-cycle costing methodology based on U.S. Department of Energy fuel economy guides, calculated over 100,000 miles. Evaluation criteria include quality, conformity to specifications, delivery date, and overall value. Bidders must submit firm pricing, complete all required checklists, list factory option numbers for non-standard equipment, and provide warranty information including duration in months and miles plus roadside assistance coverage details. All quotes must be submitted electronically and exclude federal and state sales and use taxes. Transportation charges, including freight and express delivery, are prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise specified.