AERIAL LIFT (BUCKET) TRUCK (REPOST)

The University of North Carolina at Asheville is seeking proposals for the sale of one aerial lift (bucket) truck vehicle for the institution's campus operations department. The truck must meet specific requirements, including a Ford F550 Chassis with high output diesel engine and automatic transmission, four-wheel drive, and a Versalift or Altec lift system with telescopic articulating 40 ft. boom and material handling. Vendors must provide pricing for all components and requirements of the aerial lift (bucket) truck. The contract term will be based on the completion and acceptance of all requirements within the scope of work described in the RFP. Key points to consider: • The vehicle must meet or exceed the listed specifications to be considered for award. • Vendors must provide ongoing maintenance and repair services for the vehicle. • The contract will be awarded to the vendor that provides the best value to UNC Asheville, considering factors such as pricing, vendor qualifications, and vendor references. • The university encourages vendors to identify opportunities to reduce the total cost of ownership and to enhance environmental sustainability. • The contract will include provisions for contract administration, dispute resolution, and product recall.