Foundation Truck and Food Truck Fabrication

This solicitation is a competitive bid (ITB) issued by the Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School District in Essex County, Massachusetts for the procurement of a new 2020 or 2021 Ford F59 Foundation Truck and the fabrication of a food truck body. The bid requires the successful vendor to deliver the final product, which includes the installation of various equipment and systems such as electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, and cooking equipment, within 8 weeks after the bid opening on April 12, 2021. The bid specifications outline detailed requirements for the truck, fabrication, and installed systems, and the bid price must include all costs. The District requires a minimum 3-year warranty on the truck and fabrication, and a 5-year warranty on the vinyl wrap. Bids were due by April 12, 2021 at 10:00 AM, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total price.

This was an open, competitive solicitation, and the bid documents do not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The bid opening results show that three vendors submitted proposals, with Food Truck Builders Group, LLC being awarded the $148,786 contract. The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to purchase items through state or federal contracts if a lower price is available. No incumbent vendors or budget ranges were provided in the documentation.