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Mobile Outreach Bookmobile
PLAN BKM-110 · FORD E-450
Public sheet: dimensions removed.
Budget range
Typical range for recent HLE units, from the lowest sold to the highest quoted. Larger or more heavily equipped units run above it; your number comes with the proposal.
Platform, length and the equipment list below set the number. Ask sales for a fully dimensioned sheet and you get a firm number in your organization's name.
Line items
The lines typical for a bookmobile, from HLE's description of what goes into one. Amounts are filled in on the firm quote; customer-furnished items stay on their own line.
| # | Line | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chassis Ford E-450 | On the quote |
| 2 | HLE body 1.5 in square steel tube cage, welded and powder-coated; one-piece pressure-laminated sidewalls; one-piece roof skin; resin-infused composite subfloor; solid hardwood cabinetry; PerformMAX 500 resin-infused panel in wet areas; harnesses built in HLE's own shop. Rain-booth water test and road test before delivery. | On the quote |
| 3 | Shelving Angled, lipped shelving engineered for the road so the collection stays put; adjustable for picture books, adult fiction, large print and media; capacity from a few hundred to several thousand items. | On the quote |
| 4 | Circulation A desk with catalog connectivity, self-check option, holds and returns storage, and a staff workstation. | On the quote |
| 5 | Programming space An open area for story time, a bench or seating, an exterior display and awning for outdoor programs. | On the quote |
| 6 | Technology Public computers or tablets, Wi-Fi hotspot for the neighborhood, charging, printer; maker-space or STEM provisions on larger units. | On the quote |
| 7 | Access and comfort ADA lift or ramp, compliant aisle width, HVAC sized for a parked vehicle full of people and books, lighting. | On the quote |
| 8 | Power Generator, shore power, battery backup for the network. | On the quote |
| 9 | Graphics Wrap or lettering from HLE's graphics department. | On the quote |
| 10 | Customer-furnished equipment Itemized separately, no markup. | On the quote |
| 11 | Delivery and training Walkthrough, panel drawings, warranty registration, first service date. | On the quote |
| Typical range, recent HLE units | $240,000 – $515,000 |
Compliance
| FMVSS | Every HLE body is FMVSS compliant. |
|---|---|
| ADA, 49 CFR Part 38 | Built to the ADA vehicle accessibility requirements of 49 CFR Part 38 when the purchase requires it. |
| Buy America | For an FTA-assisted purchase, HLE signs the FTA Certificate of Compliance with Buy America Rolling Stock Requirements (49 CFR 661.11) for the unit. |
What to attach
- Floor plan sheet Plan BKM-110, every view on one sheet (JPEG). Ask sales for a fully dimensioned sheet with the firm number. · hleinc.net/floor-plans/files/bkm-110.jpg
- Spec language Construction, materials, electrical, HVAC, compliance and warranty paragraphs, copy-ready. · hleinc.net/buying/spec-language/
- Vendor packet W-9, Buy America certificate, FTA TVM eligibility, SAM.gov UEI and CAGE, references; a current certificate of insurance on request. · hleinc.net/buying/vendor-packet/
Contact
High Level Enterprises, Inc.
1060 E Waterford Street
Wakarusa, IN 46573
574-343-2150, 7:30 to 4:30 Eastern · ask for Tabatha
hleinc.net/floor-plans/bkm-110/
Prepared from HLE plan BKM-110. The range is from recent HLE units of this type, not a quote; the firm number comes with the proposal. Typical delivery: 3 to 6 months after the signed order, deposit and chassis.