CITY OF MARSHALL
SPECIFICATIONS FOR BIDS
2017/18 BUCKET TRUCK
The City of Marshall is committed to the concept of performance bids. All vendors are encouraged to submit bids that conform to the stated specifications. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any bid under these terms.
The purpose of this specification is to describe a bucket truck to be used by the City ofMarshall’s “FiberNet” department. All associated material is to be manufactured and tested in accordance with all Federal, State and local laws and regulation in effect at the time of delivery.
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
PREPARATION OF BIDS
A.Bids must be submitted typewritten or clearly printed in ink on the original document by mail or messenger and signed by a duly authorized representative of the firm submitting the bid. Bids will be received until1:00 pm. on December 11,2017 to the City of Marshall, Attn: Clerk, 323 W Michigan Ave, and Marshall MI 49068. All bids will be initialed, time and date stamped.
B.Bids will be accepted at the above address until the time and date specified, and immediately after will be publicly opened and read aloud.
C.All bids shall be sealed in an envelope and plainly marked, “FIBER BUCKET TRUCK:” on the front of the outer envelope.
D.Late, faxed or e-mailed bids will not be accepted and will be retuned to the bidder.
E.All bids submitted in response to this invitation shall become the property of the City and be a matter of public record available for review.
F.Communications regarding this proposal may be directed to Mike Hackworth, Superintendent of Department of Public Works & Fleet; at 269-558-0324; or .
G.The City of Marshall reserves the right to take other action before a contract is signed or a purchase order is approved; even after City Council accepts or approves the bid.
H.Please fill out the attached compliance specification sheets and include with your bid documents.
I. Include any manufactures catalogs or brochures with your bid.
AWARD
The bid will be awarded to that responsible, responsive bidder whose bid, conforming to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the City, price and other factors considered. The City reserves the right to accept a bid in whole or in part, to award by item or by group, reject any and all bids, waive informalities or defects in bids and accept such bids which is deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Marshall.Any bidder, who is in default to the City at the time of submittal of the bid, shall have his bid rejected. The City reserves the right to clarify any contractual terms with the concurrence of the Contractor; however, any substantial non-conformity in the offer, as determined by the City, shall be deemed non-responsible and the offer rejected.
In evaluating bids, the City of Marshall shall consider the qualifications of the bidders, and where applicable, operating costs, delivery time, maintenance requirements, performance data, and guarantees of materials and equipment. In addition, the City may conduct such investigations, as it deems necessary to assist in the evaluation of a bid and to establish the responsibility, qualifications and financial ability of the bidder to fulfill the contract.
BID RESULTS
A bid tabulation will be available for review after the official bid opening at City Hall from the Purchasing Agent.
DELIVERY
Bids shall be all listed as an inclusive price. No additional charges shall be added to the bid price unless listed as options.Prices bid will be considered as being based on F.O.B. delivered, freight included to the City of Marshall's Municipal Garage, 611 Homer Road; Marshall MI 49068.
The City would like to have the truck received and operational by January 15, 2018.
CURRENCY
Prices calculated by the bidder shall be stated in U.S. dollars.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A.Applicable Laws: The Ordinances and Charter for the City and the laws of the State of Michigan concerning competitive bids, quotes, contracts, proposals and purchases will be employed.
B.Taxes: The City of Marshall is generally exempt from Federal Excise and Michigan Sales Tax. Prices shall not include tax.The City of Marshall is a governmental agency and qualifies for governmental discounts.
C.If the bidder elects to deviate from the specifications stated, all exceptions or other changes shall be clearly noted and a cut sheet supplied.
E.The City does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.
F.Bids may not be withdrawn or changed for a period of ninety (90) days after the official date of opening thereof. This time period may be extended by mutual agreement of the City and any bidder or bidders.
G.The bidder shall warrant that all equipment and/or parts furnished in this bid are newly manufactured and free from defects in material and workmanship for no less than three (3) years from the date the material is delivered. Warranty shall also guarantee accepted trade standards of quality, fitness for the intended uses, and conformance to promises or specified specifications. No other expressed or implied warranty shall eliminate the vendor's liability as stated herein.
H.Vendor must give a minimum of 24 hours delivery notice. Normal delivery hours are Monday-Friday; 7:30 AM -3PM.
I.All bids shall stipulate a guaranteed delivery date.
ADDENDA
In the event it becomes necessary to revise any part of the bid, addenda will be posted to the City’s website under the purchasing tab: It shall be the bidder’s responsibility to make inquiry as to changes or addenda issued. All such changes or addenda shall become part of the contract and all bidders shall be bound by such addenda.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Unless otherwise stated by the bidder, the bid shall be considered as being in accordance with the City's applicable standard specifications, and any special specifications outlined in the Bid Document. References to a particular trade name, manufacturer's catalogue, or model number are made for descriptive purposes to guide the bidder in interpreting the requirements of the City, and should not be construed as excluding bids on other types of materials, equipment and/or supplies. However; the bidder, if awarded a contract, will be required to furnish the particular item referred to in the specifications or description unless departure or substitution is clearly noted, described in the bid with a cut sheet attached. The City reserves the right to determine if the equipment/product being bid is an acceptable alternate. All goods shall be new unless otherwise so stated in the bid. Any unsolicited alternate bid, or any changes, insertions, or omissions to the terms and conditions, specification, or any other requirements of this bid, may be considered non-responsive. The City reserves the right to disregard any conflicting terms and conditions submitted by the vendor and hold the vendor to the submitted bid price.
TRUCK SPECIFICATIONS
This specification is to set forth the specific requirements for a 37 foot to bottom of platform, hydraulic operated, telescopic aerial device equipped with single platform and with a steel line service body mounted on an appropriate chassis/cab. These insulating aerial device requirements shall also include an insulating lower arm insert, insulating telescopic upper boom and a dielectrically tested insulating control handle, with upper control isolation system at the boom tip, offering an additional layer of secondary dielectric protection for the operator.
The aerial devise shall be to the manufacturer’s standard. It shall be equipped with the manufacturer’s equipment and accessories which are included as standard in the advertised and published literature for the unit. No such item of equipment or accessories shall be removed or omitted for the reason that it was not specified in the bid.
If it is necessary to bid alternate equipment or to take exceptions to the specifications as set forth, this must be so stated in your bid. For each item, please place a X in the appropriate space (Yes__ No__) to signify whether or not you are in complete compliance with the specification. Failure to follow the format or answer the specification may cause your bid to be disqualified. If you need extra space to describe your product, please attach extra sheets. When doing this, be sure your description references the appropriate question number.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR CAB AND CHASIS
COMPLY
YESNO
Dimensions/ Weights______
* Wheelbase: 145.0"
* GVWR: 18,000 LBS.______
* Towing Capacity: 16,000 LBS.______
Powertrain
* 300hp 6.7L; V-8 engine with diesel direct injection______
* Recommended fuel: diesel; 40-gallon capacity______
* automatic transmission; 6-speed with overdrive and lock-up______
* Rear-wheel drive______
* Limited slip differential; Driveline traction control______
* Transmission PTO provision______
* Engine Power: 300 HP @ 2800 RPM______
* Torque: 660 ft./lb. @ 1,600 RPM______
* Dual Alternator; 357 Amps______
* Block Heater______
* ABS; 4- wheel disc brakes______
Body Exterior
* 2 doors______
* White exterior clearcoat______
* Driver and passenger folding door mirrors______
* Trailer harness with sway control______
Convenience
* Manual air conditioning with air filter ______
* Cruise control with steering wheel controls______
* Manual front windows ______
* Manual door locks______
* Manual tilt steering wheel ______
* Manual telescopic steering wheel______
* Day-night rearview
* 12Volt DC power outlet ______
* Instrumentation Warning lights:
Oil pressure and Engine temperature______
Seats and Trim
* Split bench; 40-20-40______
* Center front armrest with storage______
Entertainment Features
* AM/FM stereo radio ______
* Fixed antenna______
Safety and Security
* 4-wheel ABS brakes ______
* 4-wheel disc brakes______
* Driveline traction control ______
* Dual front impact airbag: supplemental restraintsystem______
Warranty(minimum amounts listed)
Basic
Distance 36000 miles Months 36 months______
Powertrain
Distance 60000 miles Months 60 months______
Corrosion Perforation
Distance Unlimited miles Months 60 months______
Roadside Assistance
Distance 60000 miles Months 60 months______
Diesel Engine
Distance 100000 miles Months 60 months______
SPECIFICATIONS FOR 37’ INSULATED HYDRAULIC TELESCOPIC AERIAL DEVICE
COMPLY
YES
/NO
37 Foot telescopic articulating aerial device with an insulating lower arm, insulating telescopic upper boom and a dielectrically tested insulating control handle, with upper control isolation system at the boom tip, for installation behind chassis cab, built in accordance to these standard specifications and to include the following features: / ______/ ______- Ground to Bottom of Platform Height: 37.5 feet at 11.3 feet from centerline of rotation
- Working Height – 42.5 feet
- Maximum Reach to Edge of Platform: 28.3 feet at 14.4-foot platform height
- Pedestal: Post type pedestal design with large service openings. Pedestal consists of fixture welded steel tubing 10.75-inch diameter. The 1.0-inch top plate of the pedestal is machined after welding to provide a rigid, flat mounting surface for the rotation bearing. This extends the life of the bearing and reduces life cycle cost. The pedestal is bolted to a quick mount interface frame which is attached to the chassis frame utilizing a bolt-on technique.
- Rotation: continuous rotation is provided by worm gear drive, equipped with extended shaft for manual rotation, driving a shear ball bearing rotation gear. The fully adjustable rotation drive assembly includes an external eccentric ring adjustment of the gearbox pinion gear to the main rotation bearing, permitting the ability to easily adjust backlash, reduce boom side play and ensure proper tooth contact over the life of the unit. This reduces life cycle cost.
- Turntable: Steel fixture-welded structure with a 1.0-inch steel bottom plate. The bottom plate of the turntable is machined after welding to ensure a flat mounting surface for the rotation bearing. A steel ring is welded to the bottom plate to stiffen the plate and to protect the rotation bearing. For ease of maintenance, hydraulic valving is located on the side of the turntable and protected by a metal guard.
- Articulating Arm: Tubular steel structure with insulating fiberglass insert. The articulating arm is designed so that the articulating arm and telescopic boom are compensating. By raising the articulating arm only, the arm and telescopic boom maintain the same relative angle with the ground. By raising the articulating arm in conjunction with the telescopic boom the operator is able to position himself more quickly and easily into the work area.
- Lift Cylinders: The rod eye is welded to the rod while the blind end of the cylinder is of cast steel, one-piece design, which utilizes cartridge-type, bi-directional counter-balance holding valves. Non-lubricated type bushings are used at each end of the cylinder.
- Telescopic Boom: Fabricated, reinforced steel with a round centrifugally cast, high density fiberglass insulator. Insulator provides 12 inches of isolation in the lower boom section. The inner surface of the fiberglass insulator has a wax coating molded in during manufacture to provide a dry, smooth inner surface which will cause moisture to bead. The outer surface has a smooth gelcoat finish.
- Telescopic Upper Boom Section: Rectangular filament wound fiberglass, providing a minimum of 8.0 in of isolation when retracted and 35 inches when extended. The inner surface of the fiberglass boom has acrylic polyurethane applied to provide a dry, smooth inner surface which will cause moisture to bead. The outer surface has a smooth gelcoat finish.
- Telescopic Boom Articulation: -25 degrees to +75 degrees. This is important because it allows the platform to be placed below grade when the boom is extended. This allows the operator to access the platform from the ground very close to the side of the body or access the platform from the ground even on uneven terrain such as off the side of a roadbed.
- Telescopic Boom Pivot Pin: high strength chrome plated steel with self-lubricating, replaceable, non-metallic bearings.
- Telescopic Upper Boom Extension: The upper boom section is extended and retracted by a double acting hydraulic cylinder installed within the booms. The boom extends and retracts over slide bearings located in the end of the lower boom section.
- Platform Leveling System: The platform is leveled by hydraulic leveling means, contained within the telescopic boom and designed to maintain the dielectric integrity of the aerial device. Controls for leveling and tilting the platform are located at the platform. Leveling for the platform includes two double acting cylinders incorporating counterbalance load holding valves to lock the platform in the event of hydraulic line failure. Cylinders are located at the platform and at the riser structure between the articulating arm and telescopic boom. The master-slave action of the cylinders maintains a level platform throughout the full range of boom articulation.
- Platform: Totally enclosed, fiberglass.
- The dielectrically tested, insulating upper control system includes the following boom tip components that can provide an additional layer of secondary electrical contact protection.
- Control Handle: A single handle controller incorporating high electrical resistance components that is dielectrically tested to 40 kV AC with no more than 400 microamperes of leakage. The control handle is green in color to differentiate it from other non-tested controllers. The handle also includes an interlock guard that reduces the potential for inadvertent boom operation.
- Auxiliary Control Covers: Non-tested blue silicon covers for auxiliary controls.
- Control Console: Non-tested non-metallic control console plate.
- Boom Tip Covers: Non-tested non-metallic boom tip covers. The covers are not dielectrically tested, but they may provide some protection against electrical hazards.
- Controls: The Control System for all models is a full pressure type, operating at 2,400 psi maximum. The upper control, located at the platform, consists of a single handle control of the tiller type. The single handle control, through an insulating linkage, actuates valves in the control head to actuate the boom. The controls provide fine metering capability and allow the operator to make simultaneous multiple boom movements. The single handle control activates Lower Boom--Up and Down, Upper Boom—Extend/Retract,and Rotation--Clockwise/Counter-clockwise. Unit rotation is accomplished by moving the control from side to side similar to a tiller. An additional separate control activates the Articulating Arm—Up/Down. The articulating arm control is mechanically locked to prevent accidental actuation and does not require the actuation of the trigger on the single handle control. Conventional multiple lever ground controls located on the turntable include an upper control override.
- Manual Lowering Valve: A valve located at the boom tip, easily accessible by the operator without having to remove any covers allows the lower boom to be lowered in the case of engine or hydraulic system failure.
- Hydraulic Tool Circuit: Control easily accessible to the operator activates the tool circuit which provides 5.0 GPM at 2,000 psi One set of HTMA quick disconnect couplings is located in a protected location inside the control cover at the platform.
- Outrigger/Boom Interlock System: Prevents boom from being un-stowed until outriggers have been at least partially deployed.
- Outrigger/Unit Selector Control: Located near the outrigger controls, allows operator to divert hydraulic oil from machine circuit for outrigger operation. This reduces the potential for inadvertent outrigger movement during machine operation if outrigger controls are bumped.
- Outrigger Motion Alarm: Provides audible alarm when any of the outriggers are in motion.
- Back-up Alarm, installed
- Diagnostic Pressure Test Quick Disconnect Couplings: are located at the turntable to allow a mobile service technician to quickly and easily attach a test gauge to verify system and tool circuit pressure. This reduces life cycle cost.
- ISO 9001: This aerial device is designed in a facility that is certified to meet ISO 9001 requirements.
- ANSI Category C, 46 kV and below dielectric rating
- Manuals: Two (2) Operator’s and two (2) Maintenance/ Parts manuals containing instructional markings indicating hazards inherent in the operation of an aerial device.
- Paint: Painted white with a Powder Coat Paint Process which provides a finish-painted surface that is highly resistant to chipping, scratching, abrasion and corrosion. Paint is electro-statically applied to the inside as well as outside of fabricated parts then high temperature cured prior to assembly ensuring maximum coverage and protection
Unit
37 Foot Aerial Device with insulating articulating arm and continuous rotation. Articulating arm includes a rectangular filament wound fiberglass insulator. The insulator provides 12.0 inches of isolation in the articulating arm. The inner surface of the filament wound fiberglass insulator has acrylic polyurethane applied to provide a dry, smooth inner surface which will cause moisture to bead. The outer surface has a smooth gelcoat finish. The compensating link is centrifugally cast round fiberglass construction which has a smooth gelcoat outer surface. / ______/ ______
Pedestal
Post type pedestal design with large service openings. Pedestal consists of fixture welded steel tubing 10.75-inch diameter. The 1.0-inch top plate of the pedestal is machined after welding to provide a rigid, flat mounting surface for the rotation bearing / ______/ ______
Reservoir
Reservoir, 7-gallon capacity, installed on the pedestal / ______/ ______
Platform
Single one-man end-mounted platform with rotator. Platform is 24 x 30 x 42 inches high, rated at 400 pounds capacity, and rotates hydraulically 180 about the boom tip. / ______/ ______
Platform Cover
Soft platform cover for one-man platform, 24 x 30 inches / ______/ ______
Platform Liner
7. / Polyethylene platform liner for one-man platform, 24 x 30 inches, 50 kV rating (minimum) / ______/ ______
Start/Stop and Secondary Stowage System
Engine start/stop with emergency operating system, 12 VDC electric powered. Includes pump and motor, operates from chassis battery. Control is captive air operated from the platform and toggle switch operated from the lower controls. This option allows the operator to completely stow the booms and platform in a situation wherein the primary hydraulic source fails. / ______/ ______
Additional Options
Fall Protection System to include one body harness and decelerating type lanyard. Harness has adjustable slide buckle on shoulder straps, Velcro chest strap, interlocking buckles on leg straps and nylon web loop fall arrest attachment on back. Lanyard has built in shock absorber that allows 28 inches (711 mm) of automatic adjustability. / ______/ ______
Rubber Wheel chocks, (pair) 10 inches long x 8 inches wide x 5-1/2 inches high / ______/ ______
UNIT AND HYDRAULIC ACCESSORIES