Heavy Duty Dry Freight Body w/Liftgate for CR83902

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting bids on a heavy-duty dry freight body with liftgate for unit CR83902, due May 22, 2013. A local-vendor preference applies to in-state bidders or those offering Maine-manufactured products when price and other factors are equal.

The scope is a custom aluminum dry freight body to be installed on a 2013 Ford F450 cab and chassis with 6.7L diesel engine. Interior dimensions are 108 inches long, 90 inches wide, and 79 inches high. The body must feature a flat laminated hardwood floor, one-piece crowned aluminum roof, aluminum exterior walls, and a 2,000-pound capacity rail-style lift gate (Tommy Gate or equivalent). Required components include a right-side person-access door, full-width roll-up rear doors with grab handles, two LED high-intensity dome lights with cab-mounted controls, FMVSS-compliant exterior lights and reflectors, four rubber mud flaps, and a Class V drop receiver hitch rated for 10,000 pounds. All electrical connections must be sealed with heat shrink and heavy-duty wire loom — no Scotch-Lok connectors permitted. Bidders must include pickup and delivery costs to CFM's Augusta location and furnish descriptive literature on the proposed unit with their bid.

Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder offering best value, considering quality, conformity to specifications, delivery date, and overall economy. Bidders must state delivery terms definitively and specify cash discounts under 20 days, which will not be considered in award determinations. A non-delivery penalty of $100 per week applies for each week beyond the stated delivery date. Bidders must submit separate unit prices unless otherwise specified and may submit alternate bids with supporting documentation. The state reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities by up to 10%. Electronic submission is required by 2:00 p.m. local time on the due date.