10 - Ton Dump Truck Chassis

Background
The Equipment Leasing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (ELA) is soliciting bids for six (6) Heavy Duty trucks for deployment within the Department of Public Works. These vehicles will support critical operations, including snow and ice control, and year-round street repair. The replacements will strengthen fleet reliability, reduce maintenance-related downtime, and ensure the division’s continued ability to maintain safe and serviceable roadways across the City of Pittsburgh.

Work Details
The contract involves the procurement of six (6) heavy-duty plow truck chassis specifically designed for severe-duty municipal operations. The specifications include:
- Make/Model: International HV507 or approved equal
- Configuration: Conventional cab, straight truck chassis
- Drive Type: 4x2
- Wheelbase: Approximately 160”
- Engine: Diesel, minimum 330 HP and 1,000 lb-ft torque
- Transmission: Allison automatic (3500 series or equivalent), 6-speed with PTO provision
- Front Axle: Minimum 14,000 lb capacity
- Rear Axle: Minimum 26,000 lb capacity
- Rear Suspension: Minimum 31,000 lb capacity with auxiliary support.
- Full steel frame with reinforcement suitable for severe-duty plow and hauling operations.

Delivery requirements include clean vehicles fully fueled and ready for immediate upfit or service. The pricing proposal must include all delivery and preparation costs without additional charges post-award.

Period of Performance
One Time Purchase

Place of Performance
City Garage, 90 Eazor Sq. Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be merchants dealing in the goods and services on which they bid and must possess the necessary knowledge, experience, skill, capital, stock, charters, licenses, permits, patents and personnel to satisfactorily perform the contract. All bids must be submitted electronically; no in-person submissions are allowed.