32-12-6058

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Equipment, is seeking to procure a single complete CNG-fueled truck with a refuse compactor body through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #32-12-6058. The solicitation requires a compressed natural gas truck with a minimum 43,000 GVWR, conventional cab, automatic transmission, and a 16-17 cubic yard trash compactor body designed for collecting roadside trash, landscape waste, and miscellaneous garbage from highway shoulders and medians. The vehicle must meet specific technical requirements, including a minimum 300-gallon water tank volume, vertical exhaust stack configuration, and precise fuel system specifications. Key bid dates include a February 11, 2016 deadline for submitting questions and a February 18, 2016 bid submission deadline at 2:00 PM, with bid opening at 2:15 PM. The procurement will be awarded on an "all or none" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all administrative and technical requirements. Performance incentives include $2,730 for 30-day early delivery and $5,460 for 60-day early delivery, with late delivery penalties of $182 per unit per work day, not exceeding 25% of the total order value.

While Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) program requirements are waived, DVBE incentives ranging from 1-5% are available based on participation levels. A 5% small business preference is offered for certified small businesses or non-small businesses with 25% small business subcontracting. The State reserves the right to purchase up to 50% additional units at the same bid prices within 180 days of the award. The solicitation includes requirements for operator, mechanic, and parts personnel training at Caltrans Shop 8 in San Bernardino, California. Vendors must provide detailed pricing information, including unit prices for the vehicle, training, and optional equipment like cone and wheel chock holders. The maintenance class is specified as 04484, with an Equipment ID/EBR of 7005943. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive specifications and performance incentive structure suggest a significant investment in a specialized municipal waste management vehicle.