One (1) Crane Truck

The Long Beach Utilities Department issued an invitation for bid on one new compressed natural gas (CNG) powered crane truck under WD-22-016, with bids due February 24, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. The department has issued a Notice of Intent to Award to Los Angeles Truck Centers at $549,255.71 (excluding taxes), the lowest responsive bid of two received.

The vehicle must be a commercial heavy-duty crane truck — specifically a Freightliner 114 SD cab with Cummins L9N Near Zero CNG engine, Allison 3000 RDS automatic transmission, 20,000 lbs capacity hydraulic telescopic crane with 19' to 47' boom length, front-mounted and rear "H" frame outriggers, and dual operator control stations. The truck must meet current EPA/CARB and SCAQMD emission standards and comply with all California Vehicle Code and federal safety regulations. Delivery is FOB to the Long Beach Utilities Department Operations Service Center at 1731 E. 33rd Street, Long Beach, California, and must occur within 360 calendar days after notice to proceed. Liquidated damages of $50 per calendar day apply for late delivery.

Bidders were required to submit five customer references, manufacturer warranty documentation, and crane outrigger load charts including zero-degree boom angle. A 36-month bumper-to-bumper warranty with zero deductible and unlimited mileage is mandatory; optional extended five-year warranty is available at additional cost. Bidders must be authorized factory distributors or provide manufacturer certification of warranty honor and identify a single-point warranty and repair facility within 60 miles of the service yard. Manufacturer training for up to twenty employees is provided at no cost. The bid price must be firm and include all delivery and associated fees. Questions were due February 16, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., with answers posted by February 21. Payment is due within 30 days of delivery, acceptance, and invoice receipt.