Item#39, OIT Service Truck, Crew Cab

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting bids for one OIT Service Truck with crew cab configuration (Item #39), with bids due August 28, 2009. No local-vendor preference or set-aside is specified.

The vehicle must be a 2002 or newer model year with a diesel engine rated minimum 330 horsepower and 1000 foot-pounds of torque, paired with an Allison 3000 series automatic transmission. The truck must accommodate a fiberglass service/utility body measuring 14 feet long, 96 inches wide, and 72 inches high, with 3/8-inch FRP construction, aluminum treadplate flooring, translucent canopy roof with upper side light windows, double rear swing doors, stainless steel hardware, and interior compartments with 18-gauge galvanized shelves rated for 250-pound capacity. Additional specifications include air conditioning, dual batteries at 750 CCA each, air brakes with 4-wheel ABS, engine exhaust brake, engine block heater, backup alarm (97 dB minimum), 20,000-pound towing capacity with electric brake controller, fuel capacity minimum 70 gallons, dual West Coast mirrors, power steering and tilt wheel, cloth air ride seats for six passengers, 22.5-inch low-profile tires on steel wheels, 220-inch wheelbase, 7-way SAE trailer connector, aluminum roof ladder racks, and rear access ladder. The vehicle must achieve and sustain 65 miles per hour when loaded with a 26,000-pound trailer. Front and rear axles must be rated 8,000 and 19,000 pounds respectively. Used vehicles may not exceed 40,000 miles. Bidders are responsible for complete installation of all components and must provide detailed pricing by factory option, warranty coverage, and firm-price period. Life-cycle costing is evaluated over 100,000 miles using published U.S. Department of Energy Fuel Economy Guide ratings. All vehicles must be California certified where applicable and equipped with lead-free wheel weights and liquid tire balancer. Terry L. DeMerchant (terry.l.demerchant@maine.gov or fax 207-624-5086) is the sole point of contact for questions.