City of Seattle/The Seattle Public Library
Request for Proposals#B2FMOB
Title: Custom Library Bookmobile
Addendum Date: 4/1/15
Closing Date & Time: 4/10/15; 3:00 PM PDT
ADDENDUM #1
Based on prospective vendor commentary and the market availability of certain vehicle components, the RFP requirements have been revised and the Library will consider the following elements as acceptable alternatives to the RFP specifications. All other elements and terms/conditions of the initially issued RFP remain unchanged.
The closing date and time has not been extended.
2.2.1 The cutaway chassis may be a 2016 or current model year Chevrolet Express with gasoline engine, a GMC Savanna with gasoline engine or a Ford E450 with a gasoline engine. All chassis shall have a Unicell Aerocell or equivalent 17’ trade length one-piece fiberglass body.
2.3.7 Wheelbase length may be 177” or 176”
2.3.9 GVWR may between 14,200 lbs. to 14,500 lbs.
2.4.2 Engine may be 6.0 liter V8 or 6.8 liter V10 gasoline
2.4.2.3 No bio-diesel capability is required
2.4.2.6 A single battery is acceptable
2.4.8 The fuel tank may have a capacity between 33 or 55 gallons
2.4.10.2 A driver’s seat swivel is not required
2.5.15 Additional reference information for the Unicell body is located at: http://www.unicell.com/Portals/66/pdfs/Aerocell/Aerocell_Ford%2012-11_Revisedv1.pdf
3.3.3. The generator may be an Onan QG 7000 EFI gasoline generator set if a gasoline vehicle engine is selected.
3.3.3.2 Generator ratings shall conform to advertised OEM specification