Imperial Irrigation District Planet bids #PRFP 1645

IID Solicits Two 56,000 lbs. GVWR 55' Bucket Trucks (ZEV, NZEV, ICE Options) with Material Handlers

The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) is seeking proposals for the purchase of two heavy-duty 56,000 lbs. GVWR 55-foot bucket trucks with material handlers and six-wheel drive (6x6), offering three technology options: - Option A: Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) with electric all-wheel drive, lithium-ion battery, and a minimum 200-mile range - Option B: Near-Zero Emission Vehicle (NZEV) with advanced emissions technology - Option C: Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) with diesel power, CARB Clean Idle certification, and 325-350 HP - All trucks must include a 55-foot personnel lift with dual one-man buckets, material handling jib and winch, and full compliance with California and federal standards (including CARB) - Service body requirements include steel construction, multiple storage bins, LED lighting, locking doors, reinforced flooring, and a range of accessories (e.g., fire extinguisher, flag holders, LED spotlights) - Lighting systems must meet California Title XIII requirements and include Whelen LED lights, amber strobes, and Golight remote spotlights - Operator and maintenance/repair training for IID personnel is required upon delivery - No specific OEMs are named; vendors must demonstrate compliance with all technical and regulatory requirements - Local vendor preference applies, granting a 5% price advantage to qualifying vendors within the IID service area - The award process prioritizes ZEVs, then NZEVs, and finally ICE vehicles if exemptions are granted by CARB - IID reserves the right to increase or decrease the vehicle quantity by up to 25%

Description

Imperial Irrigation District (IID) is soliciting proposals for the procurement of two 56,000 lbs. GVWR 55-foot bucket trucks equipped with material handlers and six-wheel drive (6x6). The solicitation includes three options: Option A (Zero-Emission Vehicle), Option B (Near-Zero Emission Vehicle), and Option C (Internal Combustion Engine). The project requires submission of detailed specifications, cost proposals in separate sealed envelopes, and includes a local vendor preference. The vehicles must meet specific technical and regulatory requirements, and the procurement process involves evaluation of responsiveness, responsibility, and cost, with potential award contingent on California Air Resources Board (CARB) exemption processes if necessary.

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