SCWA Mechanic Service Truck

The Sacramento County Water Agency (SCWA) is seeking to procure a single Mechanic Service Truck through a competitive bid process (RFB #2022-RFB-0065) with Specification No. 660-294. The procurement targets a twenty-six thousand (26,000) pound Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) standard cab diesel-powered truck with an aluminum body, crane, and multi-drive air/hydraulic system. Key deliverables include a vehicle designed to support repair and maintenance of Sacramento County facilities, with specific requirements for engine emissions, cab configuration, transmission, electrical systems, and body construction. The bid was released on June 22, 2022, with critical deadlines including a question submission deadline of July 7, 2022, and a response deadline of July 26, 2022, at 3:30 pm. Bidders must submit electronic responses through the ProcureNow platform, with the anticipated contract award date set for August 10, 2022. Evaluation criteria will consider factors beyond price, including engine emissions, product warranty, local service support, vendor performance, suitability, quality, service, previous experience, and life cycle costs.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the county has established an environmental purchasing policy that emphasizes preferences for local and micro-businesses. Bidders must comply with comprehensive insurance requirements, including general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage with specified minimum insurance limits. The specification allows for potential multi-year pricing extensions, with the ability to extend the contract for two additional one-year terms, not exceeding three years total from the original bid submission date. Pricing increases are limited to five percent per vehicle model year and must be substantiated by documented manufacturer price increases. Optional features include potential hybrid or alternative fuel systems and an air ride passenger seat. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single Mechanic Service Truck, with the County reserving the right to award the bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contract covers Sacramento County, with potential implications for San Francisco City, though the primary focus appears to be on Sacramento County's infrastructure needs.