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City of Lewiston Finance Department Norman Beauparlant, Director of Budget/Purchasing 2013-061 One Ton Van October 31, 2013 Sir/Madam: Sealed bids will be received in the office of the Director of Budget/Purchasing on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 until 2:00 p.m. at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud on the enclosed specifications for One Ton Van for the Public Works Department Water and Sewer Division. The Finance Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals. Please use the enclosed envelope or a clearly marked envelope with the bid name and number when submitting your bid. Only sealed bids will be accepted. Faxed bids will not be considered. Sincerely, Norman J. Beauparlant Director of Budget/Purchasing NJB/syt ---PAGE BREAK--- CITY OF LEWISTON, MAINE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 1 TON VAN Bid 2013-061 Bid Date: November 19, 2013 @ 2:00 p.m. SPECIFICATIONS Specifications for a One Ton Van for the Public Works Department. Furnishing and Mounting of the accessories shall be the responsibility of the chassis bidder. The desired equipment will be used by the Public Works Department, Water & Sewer. The following specification shall be the minimum requirements and the bid shall be of the manufacture’s latest model and design. The bid item must also comply with applicable Federal and Maine laws. All items appearing in the bidders regular published specifications are assumed to be included in the bidder’s proposal. The City of Lewiston reserves the right to reject all bids when deemed to be in the best interest of the City, and to waive any minor discrepancy or technicality in the bid specifications. REQUIRMENTS One 1 Ton Extended Length Van: Chevrolet Express 3500, Ford E-350, GMC Savana 3500, or approved equal. MODEL Latest YEAR 2013-2014 WHEELBASE 155” (approximately) G.V.W. 9,500 lbs. (min) PAYLOAD 3,500 lbs. (min) CAB • Standard • To have upgraded cab & cargo bay lighting • To have rubber mat in passenger compartment only BODY • Extended length body • Swing out Passenger side doors w/swing out glass • Swing out rear doors w/swing out glass • To have upgraded lighting in the cargo area FRAME • Box ladder type ENGINE • 6.0 Liter V-8 (min.) • Heavy duty external oil cooler • Heavy duty cooling ---PAGE BREAK--- TRANSMISSION • 6 speed heavy duty automatic • With heavy duty cooling w/external cooler FRONT AXLE • Axle & suspension capacity to meet or exceed GVW REAR AXLE • Axle & suspension capacity to meet or exceed GVW • Locking rear differential • 3.42 ration (approx.) STEERING Power steering BRAKES • Power Assist brakes • 4 Wheel Anti-Lock WHEELS • Size/capacity as required • All season tread • One matching spare w/TPMS sensor installed ELECTRICAL • 600 CCA battery (min.) • 130 Amp alternator (min.) • Minimum of two auxiliary power outlets in dash MISCELLANEOUS • High back cloth front bucket seats (driver & passenger) • Vinyl sun visor • air conditioning • Back up alarm • Inside rear view mirror • Intermittent wipers • Rear step bumper • Both driver & passenger air bags Heavy duty Trailering Package to include: • 7 Pin RV type trailer plug • Electric brake controller AFTER MARKET ACCESSORY Cargo area floor to be sprayed with Line-X bedliner or approved equal PAINT White EXTENDED WARRANTY 5 Year Engine and Transmission Warranty• TRADE-IN 2001 Chevrolet 3/4 ton Work Van VIN # 1GCGG29RO11200928 Mileage: 139,910 As is condition ---PAGE BREAK--- CITY OF LEWISTON, MAINE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 1 TON VAN Bid 2013-061 Bid Date: November 19, 2013 @ 2:00 p.m. QUESTIONNAIRE NOTE: Bids will not receive consideration unless the bidder answers all questions and returns the attached questionnaire and bidding form. MAKE MODEL YEAR WHEELBASE IN. G.V.W. LBS. PAYLOAD LBS. YES NO CAB Standar Upgraded cab & cargo bay lighting Rubber mat in passenger cab BODY Extended length Swing out passenger side doors w/swing out glass Swing out rear doors w/swing out glass Upgraded lighting in cargo area FRAME Box ladder type ENGINE 6.0 liter V-8 (min.) Heavy duty external oil cooler Heavy duty cooling TRANSMISSION 6 speed heavy duty automatic Heavy duty cooling w/external cooler FRONT AXLE Axle & suspension capacity meet or exceed GVW REAR AXLE Axle & suspension capacity meet or exceed GVW Locking rear differential 3.42 ration (approx.) STEERING Power ---PAGE BREAK--- BRAKES Power Assist 4 Wheel Anti-Lock WHEELS & TIRES Size/Capacity as required All Season tread One matching spare w/TPMS sensor installed ELECTRICAL 600 CCA Battery (min.) 130 Amp Alternator (min.) Two auxiliary power outlets in dash (min.) MISCELLANEOUS High back cloth front bucket seats (driver & pass.) Vinyl sun visor Air conditioning Back Up alarm Inside rear view mirror Intermittent wipers Rear step bumper Both driver & passenger air bags Heavy Duty Trailering Package to include: 7-Pin RV type trailer plug Electric brake controller AFTER MARKET ACCESSORY Cargo area floor sprayed w/Line-X bed liner or approved equal COLOR White SPECIFY WARRANTY DELIVERY TIME Days TERMS Unit Bid price, FOB Lewiston, ME (Van no trade-in) $ Trade In Allowance $ Net Bid price (Van less trade-in allowance) $ ---PAGE BREAK--- The City of Lewiston reserves the right to accept or reject the trade-in allowance. To receive consideration, the bidder must enclose all of the literature necessary to properly evaluate this bid. If the bidder takes any exception to these specifications, he/she is to list them in detail on this sheet and not in separate correspondence, otherwise strict compliance will be mandatory: FIRM SIGNED BY PRINTED NAME & TITLE ADDRESS TELEPHONE # FAX # E-MAIL ADDRESS DATE