Invitation to Bid: 2016 4x4 Crane Truck

February 17, 2016

Invitation to Bid

SCOPE OF WORK

The City Of Fruita is requesting bids for 1(one), 2016 model or newer, 4x4 utility truck with crane.

The truck shall be equipped with a box mounted crane able to lift 4,000 pound loads. A minimum 3,000 pound payload weight is required after the installation of all equipment, including crane, outriggers and any other specified accessories. The listed standard specifications are the minimum required by the City of Fruita. Include literature and brochures on each vehicle and option quoted. Also include factory line set specification sheet.

Direct any questions regarding this bid to David Wolfe, City Of Fruita, Public Works Department, 325 E Aspen Ave, Fruita, CO 81521; Telephone (970) 858-9558 ext 6507, E-mail dwolfe@fruita.org.

BID SUBMITTAL

The body, finish, fittings and all components shall be the latest and most current model, and shall not have been used as a demonstrator or any other definition of (a) ‘used’ vehicle/equipment, and shall be factory standard in all respects not in conflict with the attached bid specifications. The City, if interested in a demonstrator or (a) used vehicle/equipment, will supply such information in the bid specifications.

Bid includes installation of all equipment as outlined in the specifications. Installation of any equipment shall not impede the use of factory and/or aftermarket equipment and/or accessories (i.e. tire chains, wheel to fender/body clearance, towing, etc.).

As applicable by law: Vehicles/Equipment must be supplied with manufacturer’s standard equipment and all devices necessary to be in compliance with the most current State of Colorado code, and the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Vehicle must comply with all Federal and Colorado motor vehicle pollution control requirements and be capable of passing State emissions tests. Delivery must include any EPA documentation. Vehicles and/or Equipment not meeting the aforementioned standards will not be accepted.

All equipment, units and components shall be guaranteed in accordance with the following clauses:

1. Guarantee that the equipment offered is free from defects in design and construction and that it will give continuous and efficient service under normal conditions for the duration of the warranty period.
2. Guarantee that the equipment or vehicle is the manufacturer’s standard design in construction and that no changes or substitutes have been made, unless otherwise stated.

Whenever in this bid invitation any particular materials, process, mechanism, and/or equipment are indicated, described or specified by patent, proprietary, or brand name, or by name of manufacturer, such wording will be deemed to be used for the purpose of facilitating minimum acceptable requirements and will be deemed to be followed by the words, "or equal." At the City’s discretion, after the bid opening proof satisfactory must be provided by Bidder to show that the alternative product/equipment/vehicle is in fact, equal to specification requirements.