DOT Orange Work Truck Caps

Maine Department of Transportation is requesting bids for four orange work truck caps, with bids due June 28, 2011.

The scope is custom truck caps for a 2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD with an 8-foot bed, extended cab, and 2-wheel drive configuration, finished in Tangier Orange (GM Paint Code #9W4). Caps must feature radius corners, reinforced roofs, clear glass with black window beading, 360-degree visibility windows, recessed third brake lights, two gas props per door, reinforced cap tape, and four aluminum hold-down clamps (or eight with external cap racks if applicable). Side construction includes doors with awning-style windows; front windows are standard; rear doors are barn-style double with windows. A 12-volt interior light must be installed at the rear, with paddle or T-handles equipped with weather covers for locks. Bidders must select construction material from fiberglass, aluminum, or galvanized steel, and choose between cab-high or standard style configuration. All electrical connections must be sealed with heat shrink and protected with heavy-duty wire loom; Scotch-Lok connectors are prohibited.

Vendors must include pickup and delivery services from Augusta, Maine, and full installation in their bids. Completed vehicles will be returned to CFM in Augusta. Bids must include unit costs and total costs for four caps, estimated delivery timeframes, contact information, and vendor comments.

The State accepts check, electronic funds transfer, and procurement card payments. Bidders must confirm their ability to accept Maine procurement cards. State statute prohibits surcharges on card purchases; vendors should factor interchange-rate implications into pricing. The State reserves the right to award to the lowest-priced, responsive and responsible bidder, and failure to accept procurement cards may negatively impact competitive position.