Steel & Fiberglass Service body bid for 183-2409

The State of Maine is requesting bids on steel and fiberglass service bodies for a 2013 GMC Sierra K2500HD under solicitation 183-2409, with bids due April 30, 2013. In-state bidders or vendors offering Maine-produced or manufactured commodities receive preference in case of tied quotes.

Bidders may propose either steel or fiberglass construction, with final selection determined by Central Fleet and the using agency post-award. Both configurations mount on the specified pickup truck with 96-inch length, 78-inch width, and 45-inch interior height. Steel bodies require 12-gauge tread plate flooring and 14-gauge two-sided galvanized steel construction with 20-gauge exterior doors; fiberglass bodies feature fiberglass construction with steel understructure. Both include straight canopy roofs, double rear doors, side dropdown access doors with full-length compartments on street and curb sides with adjustable shelves rated for 250-pound capacity, rooftop ladder racks, material rails, stainless steel hardware throughout, exterior compartments, six cargo tie-downs, weather stripping, FMVSS-compliant lighting with interior roof lights, backup alarms, and seven-way RV-style trailer connectors. Paint must be GM Summit White (code 50U) with multi-coat chromate primer and acrylic urethane topcoat; interiors finished in white or reflective gray. Fiberglass bodies require full undercarriage undercoating and drop receiver trailer hitches rated for 5,000 pounds.

Installation and return to Augusta are included in the bid price. Bidders must provide unit cost, total cost, estimated delivery time, total weight, and warranty information. A non-delivery penalty of $100 per week applies for delays beyond the vendor's stated delivery date. Award will be made on best value, considering conformity to specifications, price, and delivery timelines. Vendors must submit detailed specifications and descriptive literature or face disqualification. Cash discounts of 20 days or more will be considered; shorter discounts will not factor into award. All pricing must be delivered-inclusive and exclude Federal and Maine state taxes.