Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a single vendor to provide three fully‑turnkey paint‑tender bodies (cab + chassis) on diesel‑powered 6×4 trucks, built to Caltrans Specification 05358‑230‑261. The units must be new, ready‑to‑operate, and delivered to three Caltrans shops (Eureka, Redding, San Diego) within 300 calendar days after receipt of order. The contract includes a minimum one‑year/1,200‑hour warranty, pre‑ and final‑delivery inspections, and a one‑day on‑site training option. Bids are due electronically by June 2, 2026, with questions due May 21, 2026. The solicitation also provides a 5 % small‑business preference and a mileage allowance of 500 mi per unit (excess billed at $1 per mi).
• Turn‑key delivery of three paint‑tender bodies (cab + chassis) meeting detailed engine, transmission, frame, brake, lighting, and equipment specs.
• Delivery to three Caltrans shops; 300‑day “After Receipt of Order” schedule; $350 per day late‑delivery penalty (capped at 25 % of contract value).
• Mandatory documentation: pricing sheet, warranty agreement, Payee Data Record (STD‑204), various certifications (small‑business, DVBE, civil‑rights, Darfur, Iran, etc.).
• Optional one‑day training per unit; mileage allowance of 500 mi with $1 per mi excess charge.
• All bids submitted via email; all‑or‑none award; cash discounts ignored.