DOT Service Body for 183-2270

The State of Maine's Division of Purchases is requesting quotes for a DOT Service Body (183-2270) with quotes due by 2:00 p.m. local time on June 28, 2011.

The scope is a heavy-duty galvanized steel service body for installation on a 2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD pickup truck (6.0 V-8 gas engine, single rear wheels, regular cab). The service body measures 96 inches in length and 78 inches in width with a 40-inch cabinet height and 56-inch overall cab width. Construction requires 14-gauge two-sided galvanized steel or galvanneal with a 12-gauge smooth plate floor and rhinoliner coating. The specification includes multiple exterior compartments with defined dimensions on street and curb sides, stainless steel latches and hinges, FMVSS-compliant lighting, and Caterpillar yellow exterior paint with reflective gray or white interior. Required accessories are a backup alarm and a 7-way RV-style trailer connector with integral electric brake controller. All electrical connections must be sealed with heat shrink and heavy-duty wire loom; Scotch-Lok connectors are not permitted. The bid must include installation labor and vehicle transportation; the vehicle will be picked up at Augusta and returned upon completion.

Quotes must be submitted electronically with supporting documentation permitted via fax or mail prior to bid opening. The State reserves the right to award on an individual item or group basis, whichever serves State interests, and may adjust ordered quantities by up to 10%. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder offering best value based on quality, conformity to specifications, purpose of use, and delivery date. All transportation charges must be prepaid by the contractor unless otherwise specified. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine State Sales and Use Taxes; bidders should quote without these taxes. Cash discounts of 20 days or more will be considered in evaluation; discounts under 20 days will not be evaluated.