TOWN OF Pownal

429 Hallowell Road

Pownal, Maine 04069

Truck Bid

Sealed bids will be received for supplying one (1) 2017 Model dump truck with plow package to be opened at the Pownal Town Office, 429 Hallowell Road, Pownal, ME 04069, at 12:00 PM on July 6th, 2016. A trade in of one year 2006 International wheeler will be part of the bid and must be submitted as such. The trade truck can be viewed at the Pownal Pubic Works facility at 429 Hallowell Road in Pownal Maine between 6:30 AM and 4:30 PM Monday – Thursday.

Bid envelopes shall be plainly marked, “Truck Bid.” All bids should be submitted on the attached forms.

INTENT:

These specifications are not meant to be restrictive in any way, but are intended to assure that all proposals submitted for consideration will cover trucks of similar design and capacity.

The Town of Pownal reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids in whole or part, to waive any informalities and minor irregularities in bids received; to accept deviations from the specifications and to act otherwise in the best interest of the Town of Pownal. Bid may be awarded based on truck and equipment that best matches Pownal’s existing fleet and not necessarily the lowest price. Bid award is subject to approval by the Board of Selectmen.

Respectfully,

Calvin Beaumier

Pownal Road Commissioner

207-844-1774

SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum Specification / Does Not Meet Spec / Meets Spec / Exceeds Spec / Comments
1 / Engine
Turbocharged diesel engine
425 min Horsepower
1650 min torque
2 / Engine Equipment
To accept front mount PTO
Radiator designed to allow PTO shaft to run under or through
Engine brake
Corrosion resistant oil pan i.e: powder coated
Air compressor min. 18.7cfm
Exhaust, horizontal muffler w/ vertical stack, stainless steel piping, and lower exhaust section
Engine block heater 120 v 1500w min.
Engine oil heater wired parallel w/ block heater
Silicone heater and radiator hoses
Spin on oil or cartridge filters
H.D. dry type air filter
Dash mounted gauge package to include : speedometer tachometer, hour meter, fuel gauge, transmission temp gauge, air pressure gauges, voltmeter gauge, oil temp gauge
3 / Electrical System
12v system, 3300 cca, alt. min. 160 amp, batteries mounted under or back of cab
Min. of 4 integrated switches on instrument panel for accessories
Wiring harness for front plow lights and trailer
Main battery disconnect in cab
Body up-fitter wiring to back of cab w/ sealed connectors
4 / Transmission
Allison 4500 RDS six speed transmission with oil level sensors
ECM mounted in cab if possible
Transmission oil cooler
Ground speed sensor for spreader controls
5 / Frame
Single channel, 120,000psi, 3,2000,000 RBM, reinforced as needed for this application, front frame extensions to accommodate crankshaft drive pump and plow assy
6 / Front Axle
20000 lb front axle (minimum) multi-leaf with right side Timbren to accommodate wing loading
Automatic self-adjusting slack adjusters
Lubricated spring pins and bushings
Heavy duty shock absorbers / T
Stemco oil hubcaps and seals (or equivalent)
Steel hubs &brake drums, hub piloted HD severe service
Aluminum wheels, 315/80R22.5 20 ply, Good Year G187 MSA tires or approved equivalent
7 / Rear Axle
46000 lb Hendrickson Haulmaax suspension with 54” axle spacing or comparable
Driver operated locking differentials on separate switches & power divider
Heavy duty shock absorbers
Automatic self-adjusting slack adjusters
Steel hubs & brake drums, hub piloted HD severe service
Aluminum wheels, 11R22.5 16ply, Good Year G182 RSD tires or approved equivalent
8 / Cab Exterior
Air bag cab suspension
Stationary front grill
Fiberglass tilting hood w/ hood hatches on both sides for engine access with plow gear on
LH and RH exterior grab handles
Heated windshield
Electric horn and air horn
Dual heated west coast mirrors
LH/RH 8" convex heated mirrors mounted below primary mirrors
9 / Cab Interior
Premium interior preferred gray
Molded plastic door panels
High output heater, defroster and air conditioner
Forward mounted roof console w/ upper storage with netting
2-way / cb radio mounting provision in center console w/power leads
Cab insulation
Power windows and door locks
Integral snow valve with in cab control for under hood air selection
RH door peep window
Cloth high-back air ride driver's seat w/ armrests and air lumbar
Cloth high-back air ride passenger's seat w/armrests and air lumbar
Adjustable steering column
Driver and passenger side interior sun visor
10 / Instrument Panel and Controls
Low air pressure light and alarm
Primary and secondary air pressure gauges. Intake mounted air restriction indicator
Cruise control, with switches mounted on dash
Key operated 4 position ignition switch
Odom/trip/hour/diagnostic/voltage display
Diagnostic interface connector, located below dash
Air lines, trolley valve and receptacle at end of frame for trailer towing
12v power accessory plugs
Test exterior lights - flashes exterior lights in sequence for pre-trip inspection
AM/FM stereo w/ weather band and auxiliary input / bluetooth
Self-cancelling signal switch w/ washer, wiper in handle
11 / Paint
Cab color to match current fleet: Axalta L5994 EB Harvester Red
Chassis color: black, high solids polyurethane
12 / Dimensions
Cab to trunnion length = 126"
Must be compliant with body up-fitter requirements
13 / Maunuals
Hard copy and CD
14 / Warranty
To include the following:
7year/250,000 miles with after treatment coverage
Allison Transmission 5years/unlimited
Axles – Front and Rear 5 year/100,00 miles
Wiring and Electronics 5 years/100,000 miles
Towing and roadside assistance 5 years/unlimited miles
Plow Gear, Dump Body, Spreader Control / Does not Meet Spec / Meets Spec / Exceeds Spec / Comments
Tilting front hitch
High lift patrol wing system (hydraulic front and rear wing lift)
Front wing block - 30 degree trip w/rubber timbren spring
11' Power reversable one way high speed front plow w/ carbide
blade and steel cover plate
12' wing blade w/ carbide blade and steel cover plate
14' side dump spreader body 180,000 psi steel, front hoist
minimum 35 tons, side hoist minimum 19 tons, flight chain
cross bar spacing 3", air operated tailgate latch, extended grease
fittings, shouldering chute, fold down ladder, electric load cover
Poly fenders
Whelen self contained LED's mounted in corner posts, plow
wing and spinner lights, 2 auxiliary back up lights
36gpm minimum load sense front mounted hydraulic pump
Load sense valves
Stainless steel piping and fittings
150 +- gallon prewetting system w/ hydraulic driven pump,
nozzles and plumbing as required
Del air control panel
Spreader control -Cirus EZ Spread 3 or equivalent
Hydraulic valves must be located behind cab, above frame, in
stainless steel enclosure
Roadwatch RW1 infrared temperature system, unit
mounted on drivers side mirror, display mounted in dash
Warranty

BID FORM

NET BID PRICE (1 TRUCK) F.O.B…POWNAL, MAINE

$______

WARRANTY: ______

Trade in price to be paid for 2006 International:$______

PLEASE PROVIDE OPTIONS AND PRICING FOR EXTENDED WARRANTIES

DELIVERY TIME: ______DAYS

TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION, THE BIDDER MUST ENCLOSE ALL OF THE LITERATURE NECESSARY TO PROPERLY EVALUATE THIS BID.

IF THE BIDDER TAKES ANY EXCEPTIONS TO THESE SPECIFICATIONS, HE/SHE IS TO LIST THEM IN DETAIL ON THIS SHEET AND NOT IN SEPARATE CORRESPONDENCE; OTHERWISE, STRICT COMPLIANCE WILL BE MANDATORY.

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NAME AND TITLE: ______

ADDRESS: ______

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EMAIL: ______

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