DOT Service Bodies

The Maine Department of Transportation is requesting bids for steel service bodies to be installed on 2011 Ford F250SD pickup trucks, with bids due June 23, 2010.

The procurement covers multiple service body units across five specifications (SPEC# 183-2176, 183-2177, 183-2178, 183-2168, and 183-2182/2187/2203). Each service body measures 96 inches in length and 78 inches in width with 40-inch cabinet height, constructed of 14-gauge and 12-gauge galvanized or galvanneal steel with fully welded design. Key features include telescoping sliding roofs, slammable tailgates, multiple exterior compartments with adjustable shelving rated for 250-pound capacity per shelf, all-stainless steel latches and hinges, FMVSS-compliant lighting with flush-mounted lights, Class IV trailer hitch rated for minimum 6,000-pound weight carrying capacity, backup alarm, 7-way RV-style trailer connector with integrated electric brake controller, and 8-inch steel tread plate steps.

Exterior finish is Caterpillar yellow (code 423133) using aliphatic polyurethane enamel for most units, though one specification (SPEC# 183-2168) calls for Ford Omaha Orange (code W5684E). Interior surfaces must be reflective gray or white. All steel surfaces require epoxy primer and petroleum-based undercoating. All electrical connections must be sealed with heat shrink tubing and protected with heavy-duty wire loom; Scotch-Lok style connectors are explicitly prohibited.

Vehicles will be picked up at the Augusta location, have service bodies installed, and be returned to the same Maine DOT facility. Bidders must submit unit cost and total cost information including installation labor, estimated delivery times, and vendor contact information. The source does not specify a contract value, contract term, evaluation criteria, or anticipated award date.