THE COUNTY OF CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA

PURCHASING OFFICE

DATE: July 20, 2006

REQUEST FOR BIDS AND PROPOSALS

2007 TRI AXLE LOWBOY TRACTOR

PURSUANT TO GENERAL STATUTES OF NORTH CAROLINA, SECTION 143-129, AS AMENDED, SEALED BIDS AND PROPOSALS ARE INVITED AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS HEREIN, WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE OFFICE OF THE CLEVELAND COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT UNTIL 10:00 O’CLOCK am ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2006 AT WHICH TIME A MEETING AT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, THE SEALED BIDS AND PROPOSALS WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED FOR FURNISHING THE APPARATUS, SUPPLIES, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND/OR REPAIR WORK AND SERVICES, AS DESCRIBED BELOW.

THE COUNTY OF CLEVELAND, NC

BY: Kim Ogle (704) 484-4840

PURCHASING AGENT

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION

1. Please read carefully the Terms and Conditions on the next sheet.

2. Cleveland County will need to purchase a Lowboy Tractor.

3. There will not be a Bid Bond required on this purchase.

4. There will not be a Performance Bond required on this purchase.

5. Should you have any questions regarding this bid contact Mr. Jack Brack at (704) 482–9061 or myself at the above telephone number.

6. Cleveland County reserves the right to purchase additional Equipment for a twelve (12) month period from the contract date at the original pricing.

7. Each vendor shall comply with the specifications listed. Any exceptions shall be listed on a separate sheet.

CONDITIONS

  1. ALL BIDS AND PROPOSALS SHALL BE FOR FURNISHING APPARATUS, SUPPLIES, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND/OR WORK AND SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS PRESCRIBED BY CLEVELAND COUNTY. FROM THE DATE SHOWN UNTIL THE DATE OF OPENING THE PROPOSALS, THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE PROPOSED WORK AND/OR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE APPARATUS, SUPPLIES, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND/OR WORK AND SERVICES ARE AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE PURCHASING AGENT FOR CLEVELAND COUNTY DURING USUAL OFFICE HOURS AND AVAILABLE TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS.
  1. THE COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EVALUATE ALL BIDS ESPECIALLY WHERE THERE IS A WIDE RANGE IN SPECIFICATIONS OR TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS AND PROPOSALS, AND FURTHER SPECIFICALLY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE AWARD AND/OR AWARDS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF CLEVELAND COUNTY.
  1. TIME, IN CONNECTION WITH DISCOUNT OFFERED WILL BE COMPUTED FROM DATE OR DELIVERY OF THE SUPPLIES OR MATERIALS ON DELIVERY AT DESTINATION WHEN FINAL INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE ARE THOSE POINTS OR FROM DATE CORRECT INVOICE IS RECEIVED IF LATTER IS LATER THAN THE DATE OF DELIVERY GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE MUST BE SHOWN IN ALL BIDS.
  1. THE BIDDER AND/OR BIDDERS TO WHOM CONTRACT IS AWARDED MUST COMPLY FULLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF GENERAL STATUTES SECTION 143-129 AS AMENDED, INCLUDING ENTERING INTO A COUNTY-PREPARED CONTRACT AND THE FURNISHING OF A SATISFACTORY SURETY BOND IN THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACT PRICE TO GUARANTEE FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT.
  1. IN CASE OF DEFAULT OF THE CONTRACTOR THE COUNTY MAY PROCURE THE ARTICLES OR SERVICES FROM OTHER SOURCES AND HOLD THE CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY EXCESS COST OCCASIONED THEREBY.
  1. PAYMENT BY THE COUNTY DUE THIRTY DAYS AFTER DELIVERY AND INSPECTION BY THE USER AGENCY UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED; SUBJECT TO ANY DISCOUNTS ALLOWED.
  1. THE COUNTY MAY AT ITS OPTION PURCHASE ADDITIONAL ITEMS UNDER THE TERMS AND AT THE SAME PRICES CONTAINED IN THE CONTRACT BY EXTENDING SUCH CONTRACT FOR ADDITIONAL ANNUAL PERIODS NOT TO EXCEED FOUR IN NUMBER PROVIDED; IF THE VENDOR CAN SATISFACTORILY ILLUSTRATE TO THE COUNTY THAT ITS COST OF MATERIALS OR LABOR INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY THE VENDOR MAY DECLINE THE OPTION FOR ANY SUCH CONTRACT EXTENSION.
  1. BIDS MUST BE RETURNED IN ITS ENTIRETY, BIDS RECEIVED BY THE COUNTY INCOMPLETE MAY BE CONSIDERED INVALID AND REJECTED ON THESE GROUNDS.
  1. THE SPECIFIED ITEM(S) SHALL BE DELIVERED F.O.B. TO SHELBY, NC ACCORDING TO THE ADDRESS STATED ON THE PURCHASE ORDER UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE IN THE SPECIAL CONDITIONS.

LEGAL AD

For

2007 TRI AXLE LOW BOY TRACTOR

Specifications for this project can be picked up at 311 E. Marion St. Shelby, NC at the Administration Building; Purchasing Office during regular working hours Monday through Friday or by email

The public opening for this project will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 3, 2006, which will be held in the Commissioners Chambers, at The Cleveland County Administration Building, Shelby NC, at the above address.

The Cleveland County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and Proposals, and further reserves the right to make the award and/or awards in the best interest of Cleveland County.

To: Charlotte Observer

From: Kim Ogle

Date: July 20, 2006

Re: Above Legal Ad

Please run on Sunday, July 23, 2006

NO BIDS CONSIDERED UNLESS SUBMITTED ON THIS FORM

NOTICE TO BIDDERS: ALL TAX IMPOSED ON ANY ARTICLE ON WHICH YOU ARE BIDDING SHALL BE SHOWN AS SEPARATE LINE ITEMS AND SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED WITH PRICE BID

Proposal Page

2007 TRI AXLE LOWBOY TRACTOR

Manufacturer & Model #

Low Boy Tractor $ ______

Delivery Cost $

Total Cost $

Sales Tax $

Delivery in days

The undersigned certifies that the equipment they are proposing for this project meets or exceeds the minimum specifications as listed in this bid package.

Company Name Company Address

Company Officer/Title Officer Signature

Federal Tax ID# Telephone #

Date

2007 TRI AXLE LOWBOY TRACTOR SPEC

2007 MODEL YEAR

133” BBC

HSS MATERIAL CAB—(ALUMINUM CAB NOT ACCEPTABLE)

LOW BOY TRACTOR APPLICATION

ENGINE

2004 EPA COMPLIANT ENGINE 2.5 NOX CERTIFIED

MINIMUM 15-16 LITER 500 HP 1650LB-FT TORQUE @ 1100 RPM

1700 SQ. INCH RADIATOR

LONG LIFE COOLANT

ON OFF FAN CLUTCH

110AMP 34SI ALTERNATOR

2280CCA BATTERIES

DUAL VERTICAL EXHAUST

CHROMED CURVED STADK PIPES

STAINLESS STEEL SHIELDS

LOWER CHROMED ELBOWS

STAINLESS STEEL FLEXPIPE

RACOR FUEL WATER SEPARATOR

31.8CFM COMPRESSOR

BLOCK HEATER

MFG’S OWN JAKE BRAKE

5YR ENGINE WARRANTY

TRANSMISSION

EATON FULLER RTO16913A 13SPD. TRANSMISSION

SYNTHETIC LUBE

HD DRIVELINE

15.5” EATON FULLER SOLO 2 PLATE CLUTCH

ALUMINUM CLUTCH HSG

5YR. TRANSMISSION WARRANTY

FRONT AXLE

13,200LB FRONT AXLE

13,200 LB FRONT SUSPENSIONS

PARABOLIC SPRINGS

MERITOR AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS

POWER STEERING

SYNTHETIC LUBE

5 YR WARRANTY FRONT AXLE

REAR AXLE

MERITOR RT 40-145HD 40,000LB CAPACITY

3.75 RATIO

POWER DIVIDER

DIFFERENTIAL LOCKS BOTH REAR AXLES

SYNTHETIC LUBE

40,000LB AIRRIDE SUSPENSION

52” AXLE SPACING

5 YR WARRANTY MERITOR SLACK ADJUSTERS

5 YR WARRANTY REAR AXLE

AUXILIARY AXLE

STEERABLE PUSHER AXLE

TO INCLUDE LO PRO TIRES MTD ON ALUMINUM DISC WHEELS

CHASSIS

226” WHEEL BASE

11.81 X 3.54 X 3/8 120, PSI FRAME RAIL

TAPERED REAR CROSSMEMBER

FIFTH WHEEL RAMPS

52” FIFTH WHEEL HEIGHT

SLIDING 5TH WHEEL W/70,000LB VERICAL / 200,000LB DRAW CAPACITY

24” SLIDE

DUAL 100 GALLON ALUMINUM TANKS

S/S FUEL TMK STRAPS

POGO STICK FOR TRAILER ELECTRIC AND AIR HOSES

15 FOOT COILED AIR AND ELECTRIC TRAILER CONNECTIONS

30” MINIMUM DECK PLATE W/LH ACCESS STEPS AND HANDLE

BACKUP ALARM

CHROME BUMPER

FULL FENDER

ANTI SPRAY REAR MUDFLAPS

LOWER RADIATOR GUARD

FRONT TOW HOOKS

CAB EXTERIOR

HSS AIRRIDE CAB

DUAL ROOF MTD AIR HORNS

LH/ RH- S/S HEATED AND POWERED WEST COAST MIRRORS

LH/ RH – HEATED CONVEX MIRRORS UNDER WEST COAST MIRRORS

DOWNVIEW MIRROR OVER PASSENGER SIDE DOOR

LH/ RH – TRIPOD MTD FENDER MIRRORS

EXTERIOR SUNVISOR

CAB CORROSION PREVENTION

CAB WARRANTY 5YR MINIMUM

CAB INTERIOR

DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRRIDE SEATS – HIGHBACK

INBOARD DRIVERS SEAT ARM REST

DUAL INTERIOR SUNVISORS

INTEGRAL HEATER / AIR CONDITIONING

OVERHEAD STORAGE COMPARTMENTS DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES

FULL DISPLAY INSTRUMENTATION PACKAGE

TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE GAUGE

DASH MTD AIR RESTRICTION INDICATOR GAUGE

AUTO RESET CIRCUIT BREAKERS

LIGHTING / MISC

DUAL HIGH MTD BOC WORK LIGHTS

FOG LIGHTS

DRIVING LIGHTS

LED REAR LIGHTS

SELF CANCELLING TURN SIGNAL

INSTEP LAMP ON BOTH DORRS

AM/FM/CD RADIO

OVERHEAD MTD AUX. RADIO HOOKUP W/ ANTENNA

18” TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL

DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG

POWER WINDOWS BOTH DOORS

4 KEYS

2 AUX POWER SWITCHES

12V DASH OUTLET

FIRE EXTINGUISHER / FLARE KIT

TIRES AND WHEELS

24.5 X 8.25 ALUMINUM DISC WHEELS

24.5 16PLY LO PRO STEER TIRES TO MEET AXLE RATING ON FRONT

AND TRACTION TREAD TYPE TO MEET AXLE RATING ON REAR

PAINT

WHITE CAB/ BLACK CHASSIS

ACCESSORIES

HEADACHE RACK WITH AMBER STROBE LIGHTS, ON LEFT & RIGHT HANDSIDE, ON TOP OF RACK

VENDORS TO SEND BID TO

Amick Equipment

181 Ashebrook Rd.

Statesville,NC 28677

Attn:Ed Moore

Phone-704-682-4182

Fax-704-881-0905

Charlotte Freightliner

4633 Equipment Drive

Charlotte,NC 28269

Phone—704-597-1110

Toll Free-800-277-1038

Charlotte Sterling And Western Star

4420 N Graham St

Charlotte,NC 28206

Toll Free—800-476-1515

Local—704-596-5140

Fax-(Main)—704-596-8467

Fax (Sales)-704-596-2366

Cavalier Equipment

1950 Lee Hwy

Cloverdale,Va 24077

Att: Dave Wills

Phone—877-320-6801

Fax—540-992-2150

Volvo And GMC Truck Center

3880 Jeff Adams Drive

Charlotte,NC 28206

Att:--Bruce Stadler

Phone—704-597-0551

Toll Free—800-334-8749

Fax—704-597-0043

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