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23 -- 300 HP DIESEL TRUCK SOL DACW54-99-B-0020 DUE 051499 POC Cheryl C. Parks, 910-251-4577 This notice of intent to issue a firm-fixed price contract to provide Truck Cab and Chassis, equal to or better than the model 320 Peterbuilt Front Loader Refuse Truck with the following specifications: 10 speed transmission, 2 reverse, 300 HP diesel truck engine comparable to 3306 Caterpillar, single reduction tandem axles rear, side to side axles, front axle load -- 20,000 lbs. Minimum rear axle load -- 45,000 lbs. minimum GCW = 65,000 lbs. Minimum, cut out grille and sleeved radiation opening, 70 gallon fuel tank, power steering, backup alarm. New EZ-Pack front load refuse body model FL80E40SE-full eject, 40 cubic yard capacity with all standard equipment to include front mount pump with over-speed control, inside air controls, auto cycle, high mount light package, full cab shield, entended fork leveling, mounted and painted on cab and chasis with proper CA and clear frame, front body enclosure, 5 year warranty. Firms responding to this announcement will be sent request for bid (IFB) DACW54-99-B-0020, o/a Arpil 14, 1999. Request shall be made in WRITING or FAX (910)251-4454 not later than 15 days from the date of this publication. The proposed procurement is 100% Small Business Set-Aside. SIC: 3711. The Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 employees. Posted 03/30/99 (W-SN314089). (0089)

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