CHIEF, ACQUISITION & MATERIEL MANAGEMENT SERVICE (90), DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER, 1100 TUNNEL ROAD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28802-2087

W -- TRUCK LEASE SOL 637-36-95 DUE 062795 POC Contracting Officer, DAVID THOMSETT, CHIEF P&C, (704)298-2067 This VA Medical Center intends to enter into a long term lease for a tractor/truck capable of safely transporting a 65 foot, pound, Mobile MRI Unit. The leased truck must meet the following minimum specifications: 6X4; 9-13 spped transmission; minimum 350 horsepower; diesel engine; tandem axles; air conditioned; driver and passenger air ride seats; jacobson brake; full air brakes with air dryer, antilock; power steering; short conventional cab; 12' coiled air and electrical lines; 90,000 ACWR; 200 gallon fuel capacity; 11R22.5-14 steel radial highway tread, front, rear and spare tires; backup alarm; 24'' manual slide fifth wheel (capable of providing minimum 91'' from center of 5th wheel to rear of cab); AM/FM radio. Truck must include all manufacturers standard equipment. Color - White. Lease requirements: all taxes and tag fees paid by leasee; all maintenance, including oil changes, tires, repair parts, etc., are the responsibility of the leasing company; maximum of 2 hour response for road maintenance with back up tractor truck provided; insurance. Lease to be let in units of one year for a maximu of 5 years. (0128)

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