SOLICITATION NOTICE
W -- RENTAL OF TWO BOX TRUCKS
- Notice Date
- 11/12/2008
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 532120
— Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, U. S. Census Bureau, Acquisition Division, 1201 East 10th Street, Jeffersonville, Indiana, 47130
- ZIP Code
- 47130
- Solicitation Number
- 51-SO-BC-9-00006
- Archive Date
- 12/10/2008
- Point of Contact
- peggy l. johnson,, Phone: 8122183351, Clark F. Terrell,, Phone: (812) 218-3351
- E-Mail Address
-
peggy.l.johnson@census.gov, clark.k.terrell@census.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The Census Bureau (NPC) in Jeffersonville, Indiana is requesting pricing on two (2) heavy duty box/cargo trucks. This RFQ is issued in accordance with FAR 5.201. The Goverment estimate for this service is between $25K to $100K. This is a small business set aside. Performance period is date of award through September 30, 2009, with option to renew through September 30, 2010. Awardee must be registered at www.ccr.gov to be considered for award. The specifications and requirements are as follows. This is an open market request for pricing and availability. The suggested model is International 4700 or equal. Truck/engine: - Heavy Duty box/cargo truck - New, or used. If used, the vehicle must be certified as maintained according to standard practice. Vehicle cannot be more than five (5) years old and cannot have more than 50,000 miles on the odometer. - 4X2 - Diesel engine - 26,000 to 32,000 GVW - Automatic transmission - Air-conditioning - Side mirrors and rear mirror(s) which will allow the driver to see all areas around and behind the vehicle box/cargo area. - A back-up signal device that is loud enough to be heard in. high traffic areas. Box/cargo area: - Roll up rear cargo door with a minimum height of 86" and a maximum height of 88" with a minimum width of 87" - Hydraulic lift gate with a minimum 2,000 lb. weight limit. - Cargo tie-down must be located approximately 12" to 16" and 36" to 48" from the floor with a combination of D-rings, track locking strips with removable locking bars or "E-track". These heights are approximate, but there must be a minimum of two sets of locking strips and D-rings in the cargo area on all three (3) walls. - No fender wells in the cargo area. - Interior lights with an on/off switch. - Handles located on the side/rear box and stirrup steps to allow ingress/egress to the cargo area from the ground. Usage: - Transport cargo which may include but is not limited to furniture, office equipment, computer equipment, rolling bins, boxes and cartons, and other material typical of an office/mail processing facility. - Truck will be used on private and public roads. The Census Bureau complex is approximately 80 acres with 13 buildings. The truck may also be used off site for transport to a yet undetermined rental space located within a 25-mile radius of the Census Bureau in Jeffersonville, Indiana. The rental space will be located in the Southern Indiana/ Louisville, Kentucky area. - The Census Bureau complex roadways are serpentine. - The zip code for the vehicle storage location is 47132. - Approximate mileage per month will be 300-400 miles. - All preventative maintenance is provided by vendor. - All service/maintenance must be provided at a facility within a 25-mile radius of the Census Bureau. - All mechanical/electrical systems are to be maintained/ repaired by the vendor at no cost to the government. - In the event of breakdown/repair that lasts more than three (3) days, the vendor will provide a comparable replacement vehicle until the repair is completed at no additional cost to the government. - All replacement vehicles must be delivered to the Census Bureau or available for pickup within a 25 mile radius. Additional Requirements: - Vehicle must be inspected and approved by Census Bureau personnel prior to award. - All operating manuals and maintenance schedules must be provided to the Census Bureau. - All pricing should include the monthly rental rate plus the mileage rate. - Rental period will be from the date of the award through September 30, 2009 with the options to renew each additional year through September 30, 2010.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, 1201 EAST 10TH STREET, JEFFERSONVILLE, Indiana, 47132, United States
- Zip Code: 47132
- Zip Code: 47132
- Record
- SN01703719-W 20081114/081112215315-5be12109249846dc3b865e86c9ae2480 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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