Rack Dump Body for 184-144

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting bids on a rack dump body for vehicle 184-144, with bids due March 17, 2008.

The scope is a heavy-duty steel platform rack body with lifting hoist and removable stake racks to be mounted on a 2008 Ford F350 Standard Cab, DRW Cab & Chassis with 5.4 engine and 13,000 GVW. The rack body must measure 9 feet in length by 96 inches in width. Specifications include 12-gauge formed steel outrails with reinforced stake pockets on 24-inch centers; 11-gauge high-strength cross members; 10-gauge steel flooring; 28-inch high interlocking removable steel stakes; recessed lighting compliant with FMVSS 108; a single-cylinder dual-action 3000-psi electric over hydraulic hoist with 11-ton lifting capacity; epoxy primer with alkyd enamel gloss black top coat and complete undercoating; front and rear black rubber mudflaps; backup alarm; Class III trailer hitch with 5,000-pound minimum weight carrying capacity; and 2-inch receiver with 7-way RV wiring. All electrical connections must use heat shrink sealing with no Scotch-Lok connectors permitted. The vendor is responsible for vehicle delivery and complete installation.

In the event of tied bids, preference will be given to in-state bidders or manufacturers of Maine-made products. Bids must include separate unit prices with all trade and quantity discounts included, delivery timeframes, and applicable cash discounts. The State of Maine is exempt from federal and state sales taxes. All transportation charges are the contractor's responsibility unless otherwise specified. Contractors must furnish items exactly as specified, and any deviation may result in rejection. The Division of Purchases reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award items individually or as a group based on best value, including consideration of quality, conformity with specifications, delivery dates, and ultimate cost.