Work Cap for 183-2455

The Maine Division of Purchases is soliciting bids for a customized work cap and integrated bed slide system for a 2013 Ford F150 Extended Cab, with quotes due May 27, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. local time.

The scope is a single customized aluminum work cap with square tube construction, 29 inches above the bed rail in white; double doors on driver and passenger sides without windows; full-length side toolboxes with shelving; front window with security screen; double barn doors with windows at the rear; six interior 12-volt lights with integral rocker switches; exterior ladder racks with two center supports and a third leg; interior jet rack or equivalent; stainless steel paddle-style handles; and a full bed-width and length contractor-grade heavy-duty bed slide with roller bearings and 1,000-pound capacity. The vehicle has a 6.5-foot bed and four-wheel drive. All electrical connections must be sealed with heat shrink and protected with heavy-duty wire loom; Scotch-Lok style connectors are prohibited. Bidders must include pickup, delivery, and installation in their pricing and provide separate cost figures for the cap and bed slide, total cost, and estimated delivery time.

The vehicle shall be picked up at the vendor's location in Augusta for installation and returned to the State to CFM in Augusta. The State reserves the right to award on an item-by-item basis or as a group and to increase or decrease quantities by up to 10%. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder offering best value, with consideration given to quality, conformity to specifications, delivery date, and overall economy. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine State Sales and Use Taxes. Electronic submission is required; supporting documentation may be submitted via fax or mail prior to bid opening.