Ames Ionwave #2027-052

Two electric-utility truck chassis upfits with fiberglass bodies and specified equipment

The City of Ames Fleet Services Department is seeking two fully equipped utility-body upfits for electric-distribution maintenance trucks; the chassis are not part of this purchase. - Buyer: City of Ames, Iowa — Fleet Services Department; the specifications identify the Fleet Acquisition Program. - Scope: Two upfits (VT-U1560/VT-U1566) for separately supplied 2027 Ford F-350 4x4 crew-cab gas chassis, with 60-inch cab-to-axle measurement and dual rear wheels. The City is not requesting chassis pricing; RAM was mentioned only in a bidder question. - OEMs and named brands: Tommy Gate (54-1040-TP27 liftgate), Prime Design (UXR-001-E ladder rack; specified make/model), Federal Signal (454205-02SC beacon; FS 320882 arrow stick and FS 331105 control), NightRay (NR3C-1C100-WS spotlights), Superior Signal (SY706112 cargo floodlight), Truck-Lite (exterior lighting package), and Luverne (415088 Grip Steps; specified brand/model). Ultimate Power UP12/2500SD is a comparison reference for the inverter/charger. Ford makes the specified chassis; RAM is not a requested product. - Major equipment and quantities: Two 108-inch fiberglass utility bodies; two liftgates rated for 1,300 lb with 52-by-27-inch platforms; two beacons; four spotlights; two cargo floodlights; two arrow sticks with controls; two Prime Design ladder racks; four AGM deep-cycle batteries (two per body); two inverter/chargers; and two pairs of Luverne running boards. - Body and accessory requirements: Aluminum tread-plate cargo flooring and wall protection; configurable storage compartments, shelves, hot-stick storage, an 18-drawer parts cabinet, swivel material hooks, tool baskets, water-cask holders, fold-up steps, E-track and tie-downs. Also includes hitch and rear bumper, cab guard, lighting and wiring, rear strobes, backup alarm, cone holder, PVC storage tube, rock guards, non-skid surfaces, mud flaps, 7-pin trailer receptacle, cab rain deflectors, rear-seat file storage, and backup-camera installation. The inverter/charger must be pure sine, at least 2,400 watts continuous and 7,400 watts peak, with shoreline charging and UL certification. - Notable requirements: Pre-build meeting, shop pre-delivery inspection, component manuals, and at least a one-year materials-and-workmanship warranty covering parts, labor, and shipping for covered items. Bidders must identify proposed equipment and deviations. - Pricing and delivery: Bidders are to provide per-upfit pricing and delivery time after receipt of order.

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The City of Ames is soliciting bids for two upfits for Electric Distribution Utility Maintenance truck chassis for its Fleet Services Department. The scope includes utility bodies and specified accessories installed on two new 2027 Ford F-350 chassis; the Q&A clarifies that a chassis quote is not requested. Bidders must complete and submit the required specification and bid form before the deadline, and bids may not be withdrawn for 60 days after closing.

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