EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) No. 2615
for
MEDIUM AND HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS
Contact Person: Melbourne Go
Phone Number: 510-287-2017
E-mail Address: melbourne.go@ebmud.com
For complete information regarding this project, see RFQ posted at
https://www.ebmud.com/business-center/materials-and-supplies-bids/current-requests-
quotation-rfqs/ or contact the EBMUD representative listed above. Please note that prospective
bidders are responsible for reviewing this site during the RFQ process, for any published addenda
regarding this RFQ.
Bids Due
by
2:00 p.m.
on
March 25, 2026
All bid submissions hand delivered or mailed (USPS, FedEx, UPS, etc.) to the address or
PO Box noted below must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on the bid due date.
RESPONSE DELIVERED BY SERVICE
(UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc., during
business hours: 8:00 AM – 3:30
PM only) to:
RESPONSE DELIVERED BY MAIL
(U.S. Postal Service) to:
EBMUD–Purchasing Division
RFQ# 2615 - MEDIUM AND
HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS
375 11th Street
Oakland, CA 94607
EBMUD–Purchasing Division
RFQ# 2615 - MEDIUM AND
HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS
P.O. Box 24055
Oakland, CA 94623
RESPONSE HAND-DELIVERED
(during business hours: 8:00
AM – 4:00 PM only)
EBMUD–Purchasing Division
RFQ# 2615 - MEDIUM AND
HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS
Purchasing Office
375-11TH Street, 1st Floor
Oakland, CA 94607
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EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
RFQ No. 2615
for
MEDIUM AND HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. STATEMENT OF WORK ...................................................................................................... 3
A. SCOPE ............................................................................................................................. 3
B. BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS ............................................................................................... 3
C. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................... 3
D. SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................. 4
E. INSPECTION .................................................................................................................... 4
F. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................. 4
G. PARTS BOOKS, SERVICE MANUALS, AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ........................... 4
H. COMPLIANCE .................................................................................................................. 5
I. SERVICE .......................................................................................................................... 5
J. CONTRACTOR WARRANTY REPAIR REQUIREMENTS ...................................................... 5
K. VEHICLE LICENSING ........................................................................................................ 6
L. TRAINING........................................................................................................................ 6
M. ONLINE PARTS ORDERING REQUIREMENT ..................................................................... 6
N. FAILURE TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................ 6
II. CALENDAR OF EVENTS ...................................................................................................... 7
III. DISTRICT PROCEDURES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS ........................................................... 7
A. RFQ ACCEPTANCE AND AWARD ..................................................................................... 7
B. BRAND NAMES, APPROVED EQUIVALENTS, DEVIATIONS, AND EXCEPTIONS................ 8
C. PRICING .......................................................................................................................... 9
D. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD AND PROTESTS............................................................. 9
E. METHOD OF ORDERING ............................................................................................... 10
F. TERM / TERMINATION / RENEWAL .............................................................................. 11
G. WARRANTY................................................................................................................... 11
H. INVOICING .................................................................................................................... 12
IV. RFQ RESPONSE SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION ..................................... 12
A. DISTRICT CONTACTS ..................................................................................................... 12
B. SUBMITTAL OF RFQ RESPONSE .................................................................................... 13
ATTACHMENTS
EXHIBIT A – RFQ RESPONSE PACKET
EXHIBIT B – INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
EXHIBIT C – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
EXHIBIT D – IRAN CONTRACTING ACT CERTIFICATION
EXHIBIT E – SPECIFICATIONS FOR MEDIUM AND HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS
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MEDIUM AND HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS
I. STATEMENT OF WORK
A. SCOPE
It is the intent of these specifications, terms, and conditions to describe requirement to
manufacture, furnish, and deliver miscellaneous medium and heavy truck equipment to
the District’s Heavy Equipment Garage at 1199 – 21st Street, Oakland, California, as
needed and as ordered by the District.
East Bay Municipal Utility District (District) intends to award a three-year contract with
two (2) options to renew for one-year period(s) to the lowest cost bidder(s) whose
response conforms to this RFQ and meets the District’s requirements.
B. BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bidder Minimum Qualifications
a. Bidder, bidder’s principal, or bidder’s staff shall have been regularly
engaged in the business of providing construction or commercial truck
equipment for at least three (3) years.
b. Bidder shall be an authorized manufacturer, dealer, or provider.
c. Bidder shall possess all permits, licenses, and professional credentials
necessary to supply product and perform services as specified under this
RFQ.
C. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
1. All products shall be in new and unused condition and shall be of the most
current and up-to-date model.
2. Under this RFQ it is required that the equipment be furnished and delivered
F.O.B. to the District's Heavy Equipment Garage, 1199 - 21st Street, Oakland,
California
3. All Vehicles sold to the District shall comply with all applicable motor vehicle rules
and regulations within the State of California, including but not limited to the
requirements of the California Vehicle Code (CVC), California Code of
Regulations-Title 13, and Code of Federal Regulations-Title 49. Vehicles shall
comply with all Federal and State rules, regulations, and safety standards which
were in effect at the date of delivery to the District, and which are applicable to
the District’s planned usage as stated in this RFQ. Unless otherwise noted in this
RFQ, all vehicles shall meet the 50-State emissions requirements that allow the
resale of these vehicles to the general public as originally equipped.
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D. SPECIFICATIONS
Please refer to EXHIBIT E - SPECIFICATIONS FOR MEDIUM AND HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS.
E. INSPECTION
Equipment will be inspected by the District at the dealer/ manufacturers place of
business for proper functioning of all equipment and systems, workmanship,
appearance, and conformance to the specifications prior to delivery. The Dealer is to
contact Scott Busch (scott.busch@ebmud.com) at (510) 287-1392 or Steve Kekki
(steve.kekki@ebmud.com) at (510) 287-0878 to arrange for inspection.
The District reserves the right-of-access to the Contractor’s facility to verify conformance
to this specification at the District’s expense.
F. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS
The District's Heavy Equipment Garage, 1199 – 21st Street, Oakland, California 94607,
can receive the units between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays except
for District holidays. Precise delivery schedules are to be arranged by contacting Scott
Busch (scott.busch@ebmud.com) at (510) 287-1392 or Steve Kekki
(steve.kekki@ebmud.com) at (510) 287-0878.
The following documents shall be delivered to the Equipment Supervisor at the time the
equipment is delivered.
1. One complete set of operating instructions, parts book, warranties, and service
repair manuals shall be furnished at the time the new equipment is delivered. If
the parts book, warranties and service manuals are only available in an electronic
format, then electronic copies are acceptable to meet the requirement.
2. Completed and signed pre-delivery checklist
3. Line setting ticket
4. Dealer’s report of sale
5. Certificate of Compliance for Bridge Formula and 49 CFR, DOT (incomplete and
complete vehicle)
6. Certified weigh master’s certificate of Completed Vehicle
G. PARTS BOOKS, SERVICE MANUALS, AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
One complete set of operating instructions, parts book, warranties, and service repair
manuals shall be furnished at the time the new equipment is delivered. If the parts
book, warranties and service manuals are only available in an electronic format, then
electronic copies are acceptable to meet the requirement. If the parts book, warranties
and service manuals are only available as a web-based service, then a
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subscription/password access is required for the useful life of the vehicle. NO
EXCEPTIONS. PAYMENT WILL NOT BE MADE UNLESS MANUALS ARE RECEIVED.
H. COMPLIANCE
The equipment furnished must conform with any applicable Safety Orders of the
California Division of Industrial Safety, must be equipped with all legal equipment
required by the State of California Vehicle Code, and must also comply with any
applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations concerning vehicular equipment
in effect on the date of the bid opening, including but not limited to the following:
1. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 49 CFR Motor
Carrier Safety Regulations and Standards
2. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations and Standards
3. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
4. Federal Energy Administration
5. California Air Resources Board Regulations
6. California Vehicle Code
7. California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Motor Vehicles.
8. California Code of Regulations (California Administrative Code, Title 13)
(Government Industrial Safety Orders, Title 8)
I. SERVICE
a. The successful bidder must provide service and warranty repair availability within
fifty (50) road miles or one (1) hour from 1199 21st Street in Oakland, California.
The successful bidder must also demonstrate a full-service parts and repair facility
for their product.
b. Prior to delivery, the equipment shall receive the manufacturer’s standard pre-
delivery service, and the equipment shall be tested and functionally ready to
operate.
J. CONTRACTOR WARRANTY REPAIR REQUIREMENTS
Equipment under warranty shall be repaired and returned within five (5) working days or
a replacement unit acceptable to the District shall be provided to the District on the
sixth day and thereafter until the original unit is returned to District service. Cost
associated with the replacement unit shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. In
addition, any unit out of service for warranty repair in excess of fifteen (15) working
days in a calendar year shall be replaced with a unit acceptable to the District
commencing on the sixteenth day and everyday thereafter at the expense of the
Contractor.
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