BID - Dump Truck_Diesel_Snow Plow_Spreader 2012

The document is a request for bid from Baltimore County, Maryland for the purchase of dump trucks with snow plows and tailgate spreaders. The trucks must be new and fully equipped, meeting all applicable motor vehicle laws. The prices quoted should exclude any federal or state taxes. The county intends to purchase the listed quantities but reserves the right to buy additional vehicles. The award will be given to the bidder with the lowest net total price, considering cash discounts and delivery requirements. The vendor must provide copies of the manufacturer's factory order numbers within 14 days to confirm the vehicles have been ordered. The bid response must include completed detail specification sheets and any deviations from the specifications must be noted. Equivalent items will be considered if accompanied by descriptive literature and specifications. The units must carry a factory standard warranty and be delivered to specified locations within Baltimore County. Liquidated damages will be charged for failure to meet delivery requirements. Bidders must possess valid Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration licenses and may be required to provide references and undergo facility inspections. The distributor's logo must be removed from all vehicles and equipment, and operating controls must be clearly marked. The vehicles may be equipped with two-way radio installations. It shall be the supplier's and/or manufacturer's responsibility to ensure that any onboard vehicular computer or microprocessor equipment will be covered by appropriate warranties and insurances.