The County of Kern issued a quotation request for a new roll-off truck with automatic transmission and automatic tarping system. The contract was awarded to Gibbs International for a total amount of $156,653.57. The truck is intended for use in commercial roll-off and refuse operations. The specifications for the truck include a 420 HP Cummins Turbo Charged engine, an Allison automatic transmission, and a Spartan roll-off assembly. The contract also includes a 12-month/100,000 mile warranty.
• The truck must meet specific requirements, including a 252" wheelbase, a frame size and cross members that comply with roll-off bed specs, and a 100-gallon capacity fuel tank.
• The truck must also be equipped with certain features, such as a 5-pound ABC dry type rechargeable fire extinguisher, a backup alarm, and a steel construction front bumper.
• The contract includes a local vendor preference, which allows the county to consider bids from local vendors that are within 5% of the lowest bid from a non-local vendor.
• The contract was awarded to Gibbs International, which submitted a bid that met the requirements and specifications outlined in the quotation request.