Bid Opening Date: March 22, 2016 Bid Time: 9:00 A.M

Bidder Name: ______

Address: ______

______

Telephone: ______

Facsimile: ______

BID ITEMS:

(1) SKID LOADER
(1) TRAILER
(1) SKID LOADER MOUNTED BROOM
(1) SKID LOADER MOUNTED HYDRAULIC PALLET FORKS

Bid Opening Date: March 22, 2016 Bid Time: 9:00 A.M.

PREPARED BY:

HOFFMAN ESTATES PARK DISTRICT

1685 W. HIGGINS ROAD

HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60195-2998

TELEPHONE: (847) 285-5470

February 3, 2016

Dear Bidder:

Enclosed you will find the plans, specifications, and bidding materials to furnish:

(1)  – Skid Loader

(1)  – Trailer

(1)  – Skid Loader Mounted Broom

(1)  – Skid Loader Mounted Hydraulic Pallet Forks

All pertinent information is included in the plans and specifications. Bidders are responsible for familiarizing themselves with all requirements for conducting business with the park district and all conditions of the bid documents contained herewith.

We look forward to receiving your bid proposal and working together with you on this project.

If you have further questions please call me at (847) 285-5470. I can be reached Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Sincerely,

Brad Hansen

Supervisor of Mechanics

INVITATION TO BIDS

Sealed bids for supplying:

(1) Skid loader,

(1) Trailer,

(1) Skid loader mounted broom, and

(1) Skid loader mounted hydraulic pallet forks

Submitted to the Hoffman Estates Park District, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates IL 60195 until exactly 9:00 a.m., Tuesday March 22, 2016, publicly opened and read. Bids submitted after the closing time will be returned unopened. No oral or telephone proposals or modifications will be considered.

Proposals shall be submitted on the attached Quotation Form and returned in the envelope provided. No bidder may withdraw his proposal after the hour set for the opening thereof, or before award of the contract, unless said award is delayed for a period exceeding thirty (30) calendar days.

The Hoffman Estates Park District requires all bidders to comply with all provisions of the Park District Prevailing Wage Ordinance #O-15-06. This ordinance specifies that no less than the general prevailing rate of wages as found by the Park District or Department of Labor or determined by a court on review shall be paid each draft type of worker or mechanic needed to execute the contract or perform the work.

The Hoffman Estates Park District may reject any or all of the bids on any basis and without disclosure of a reason. The failure to make such a disclosure shall not result in accrual of any right, claim, or cause of action by any unsuccessful Bidder against the Hoffman Estates Park District.

Bid results and the award of the bid will be published on the Hoffman Estates Park District website www.heparks.org. Bid results and the award of the bid will be published on the Hoffman Estates Park District website www.heparks.org. To look at the bid results:

Sincerely,

Brad Hansen

Supervisor of Mechanics

Hoffman Estates Park District

HOFFMAN ESTATES PARK DISTRICT

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. Identification of Project

The official name and location of the project shall henceforth be known as:

Skid loader and accessories

Triphahn Center

1685 Higgins Road

Hoffman Estates IL 60195

The official name and address of the project owner shall henceforth be known as:

HOFFMAN ESTATES PARK DISTRICT

1685 West Higgins Road

Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60195

Bid Opening: March 22, 2016

Committee Approval: April 5, 2016

Board Approval: April 26, 2016

Contract Awarded: April 27, 2016

Commencement of Work: Upon receiving notice the successful bidder shall immediately place an order for the specified equipment. The successful bidder shall provide the Owner with a written confirmation, within two (2) business days, stating all pertinent information including delivery date.

Delivery Date: May 31, 2016

1. Contract Documents

The Notice to Bidders, the Instructions to Bidders, Specifications, the Supplied Proposal Form, required Bid Certification Form, and the accepted Bid Sheet comprise the Contract Documents. Copies of these documents can be obtained in person from the office of the Hoffman Estates Park District, 1685 West Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60195 -- free of charge.

1. Explanation to Bidders

Any explanation desired by a bidder regarding the meaning or interpretation of the invitation for bids, specifications, etc., must be reached in writing and with sufficient time allowed for a reply to reach bidders before the submission of their bids.

Any interpretation made will be in the form of an amendment of the invitation for bids, specifications, etc., and will be furnished to all prospective bidders. Its receipt by the bidder must be acknowledged in the space provided on the Bid Form or by letter or telegram received before the time set for opening of bids. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of the contract will not be binding.

1. Preparation and Submission of Bids

Before submitting proposal, each bidder shall examine carefully all documents pertaining to the purchase/sale.

Submission of bid will be considered presumptive evidence that the Bidder is conversant with the requirements of the documents and of pertinent State or Local Codes, State of Labor and Material Markets, and has made due allowance in his bid for all contingencies. Include in bid all costs of labor, material, equipment, delivery, allowances, fees, guarantees, applicable taxes (sales tax does not apply), insurance and contingencies, with overhead and profit necessary to produce a completed project (purchase/sale), or to complete those portions of the work covered by the specifications on which proposal is made, including all trades, without further cost to the Owner.

No compensation will be allowed by reason of any difficulties which the Bidder could have discovered or reasonably prior to bidding.

All proposals must be made upon the Proposal Form furnished by the Owner attached hereto and should give the amounts bid for work, in numbers, and must be signed and acknowledged by contractor. In order to ensure consideration, the Proposal should be enclosed in the envelope provided or in an envelope marked "Bid Proposal for Hoffman Estates Park District to be received until 9:00 a.m., March 22, 2016, showing the return address of the sender and addressed to: Hoffman Estates Park District, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60195. Bids must be sealed, marked and addressed as directed above. Failure to do so may result in a premature opening of, or a failure to open, such bid.

Modifications of bids already submitted will be considered if received at the office designated in the invitation for bids by the time set for opening of bids. Telegraphic modifications will be considered, but should not reveal the amount of the original or reversed bid. Unless called for, alternate bids will not be considered.

1. Prices

The prices are to include the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, tools, delivery, insurance, bonds, warranties, and all other facilities, and the performance of all labor and services necessary for the proper completion of the purchase/sale except as may be otherwise expressly provided in the Contract Documents.

The bid prices shall include all applicable fees, charges and taxes. The Hoffman Estates Park District is sales tax exempt and will provide necessary documentation at the time of sale.

1. Time Schedule

The timely execution of any project is extremely important. As timing of delivery of this equipment could have an impact on our maintenance schedule, we have established a specific delivery date. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to verify all delivery times with the appropriate manufacturers and notify the Owner with an attachment to the Bid Proposal.

1. Late Bids and Modifications or Withdrawals

A.  Bids and modifications or withdrawals thereof received at the office designated in the invitation for bids after the exact time set for opening of bids will not be considered.

1. Withdrawal of Bids

Bids may be withdrawn by written or telegraphic request received from bidders prior to the time set for opening of bids.

1. Public Opening of Bids

Bids will be publicly opened at the time set for opening in the invitation for bids. Their content will be made public for the information of bidders and others interested, who may be present either in person or by representative.

1. Award of Contract

1. Award of contract will be made to lowest responsible bidder, as determined by the Board of Commissioners of the Hoffman Estates Park District, whose bid conforms to the invitation for bid.
2. The Board of Park Commissioners may reject any or all of the bids on any basis and without disclosure of a reason. The failure to make such a disclosure shall not result in accrual of any right, claim, or cause of action by any unsuccessful bidder against the Hoffman Estates Park District.

1. Insurance

The accepted bidder shall provide copies of all applicable Product Liability Insurance Policies or certificates therefore, within ten (10) calendar days of the Contract Award and prior to delivery of the equipment.

1. Postponement of Delivery for Opening Proposals

The Owner reserves the right to postpone the date of presentation and opening of proposals and will give telegraphic notice of any such postponement to each interested party.

HOFFMAN ESTATES PARK DISTRICT

SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 1.00 GENERAL

1.10 We understand there are many minor differences among the various manufacturers of similar equipment. For this reason we are willing to give review and consideration of alternate bids for similar equipment. We do not interpret the definition of the word "alternate" to be the same as the word "equal", therefore, an alternate submittal will not be evaluated based on price only. Rather, it will be evaluated for the equipment's performance, reliability, and cost and equipment design in

comparison to the equipment specified. For this reason we

are requiring all Bidders submitting alternate bids to submit with their

proposals the following information:

1. a copy of the manufacturer's specifications highlighting items which are applicable or deleting items which do not apply.
2. a narrative of your proposal which describes the equipment, any and all variations from the equipment specified, and all other information you feel is pertinent to the bid.

SECTION 2.00 SKID LOADER

Description / Part No / Qty
S740 T4 Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader / M0275 / 1
74 HP Turbo Tier 4 Diesel Engine
Air Intake Heater (Automatically Activated)
Auxiliary Hydraulics: Variable Flow
Backup Alarm
Bob-Tach
Bobcat Interlock Control System (BICS)
Controls: Bobcat Standard
Engine/Hydraulic Systems Shutdown
Horn
Instrumentation: Engine Temp & Fuel Gauges, Hour meter, RPM and Warning Lights / Lift Arm Support
Lift Path: Vertical
Lights, Front & Rear
Operator Cab
Includes: Adjustable Cushion Seat, Top & Rear Windows, Parking Brake, Seat Bar & Seat Belt
Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) meets SAE-J1040 & ISO 3471
Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) meets SAE-J1043 & ISO 3449, Level I; (Level II is available through Bobcat Parts)
Tires: 12-16.5 12 PR Bobcat Heavy Duty
Warranty: 12 Months, Unlimited Hours
H51 Option Package / M0275-P01-H51 / 1
Cab Enclosure with Heat
Power Bob-Tach / Cab Accessories Package
Suspension Seat
High Flow Hydraulics, Two Speed, Hydraulic Bucket Positioning, Engine Block Heater / M0275-P03-F50 / 1
Advanced Control System (ACS) / M0275-R01-C03 / 1
Attachment Control Kit / M0275-R28-C02 / 1
Counterweight Kit, 400 lbs. / 7129252 / 1
74" Low Profile Bucket / 6731421 / 1
Bolt-On Cutting Edge, 74" / 6718007 / 1

SECTION 3.00 TRAILER SPECIFICIATIONS

TILT BED WITH BEAVERTAIL

·  10,000 LB. Payload Capacity

·  12,300 LB. G.V.W.R.

·  80 Inch Deck Width

·  102 Inch Overall Width

·  15 Foot Deck Length (12 Foot Flat, 3 Foot Beavertail)

·  21 Feet Overall Length

·  15 Inch Deck Height (Loaded)

·  (2) 6,000 LB. Dexter Drop Axles with EZ Lube Grease Hubs

·  12" x 2" All Wheel Electric Brakes

·  (4) ST235/80R16 [E] 10PR Tires

·  6-Bolt Disc Type Wheels

·  Leaf Type Slipper Suspension with Equalizers

·  7”x4”x3/8” Heavy Duty Structural Steel Angle Mainframe

·  6” Heavy Duty Structural Channel Tongue A-Frame

·  3” Heavy Duty Structural Channel Cross members

·  6 D-Ring ( 2 on Front Bumper, One at front and rear of trailer on each side) Diamond Plate Roll Formed Totally Enclosed Fenders (with Fender Backs)

·  Full Width Wedgetail

·  Pintle Eye Coupler (Adjustable from 14" to 22")

·  7,000 LB. Drop Leg Jack

·  2" Nominal Oak Hardwood Decking

·  Single Handle Bed Lock

·  Sealed Beam LED Lighting

·  Wiring Run in Steel Conduit and into Junction Box

·  6-Pole Heavy Duty Electrical Connector

·  Safety Chains with Hooks

·  Safety Breakaway System with Battery and Trickle Charger

·  Painted with a liberal coat of Industrial Rust Inhibiting Primer and Enamel Topcoat

·  Black Paint

·  D.O.T. Approved Reflective Tape

SECTION 4.00 SKID LOADER MOUNTED HYDRAULIC PALLET FORKS

48" Hydraulic adjustable Pallet Forks

SECTION 5.00 SKID LOADER MOUNTED BROOM

The broom angle must be hydraulically adjustable.

• The broom will use proven, replaceable wafer bristles.

• A quick-change rotor will be used for fast bristle replacement.

• Storage stands must be provided to eliminate bristle distortion when not connected to a loader or work machine.

• An optional water kit must be available for dust control.

SPECIFICATIONS

Weight...... 944 lbs. (428 kg)

Broom Angling...... ±25°

Oscillation...... Fixed

Broom Bristle Diameter...... 32" (812 mm)

Bristle Material Sections...... Replaceable Polypropylene

Number of Bristle Sections...... 48 Zig-Zag, 2 Straight

Flow Range...... 15-28 GPM

DIMENSIONS

Overall Attachment Width...... 94" (2388 mm)

Overall Height...... 33" (838 mm)

Sweep Width Straight...... 84" (2134 mm)

Sweep Width Fully Angled (25° right or left)..... 77" (1956 mm)

MOUNTING

• The angle broom will be easily attached by means of hydraulic couplers, electrical connector and Bob-TachTM mounting frame.

• Angle broom will not hinder the standard lift arm actions of the loader or work machine.

ATTACHMENT CONTROL

• All functions of the angle broom must be fingertip controlled from the operator seat without requiring operator to remove his/her hand(s) from the loader steering levers or work machine steering wheel. Angle adjustments may be made while sweeping without interrupting bristle operation.