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(City Name) will receive sealed bids until (Date), at the(Location), for the purchase of (1) NEW High Pressure Water Cutter and Lateral Reinstatement System mounted in a custom box build on a tandem axel trailer. Bids will be publicly opened shortly thereafter and read aloud. All Bids submitted via U.S. Postal service must be addressed to__________________________________________. All Bids hand-delivered or submitted via commercial carrier (such as UPS or Federal Express) must be addressed to _________________, and shall be marked “Sealed Bid: (1) NEW Single Engine Combination Sewer Cleaner.”
(City Name) reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any technicality, and to accept any bid which it deems advantageous to the City. Bidder shall identify all variations and exceptions taken to any Technical Specifications in the space provided below; provided, however, that such deviations are not expressly prohibited in the Bid documents. For each deviation listed, reference the applicable section of the bid document. If no deviations are listed here, it is understood that the Bidder's Proposal fully complies with all terms and conditions. It is further understood that such deviations may be cause for determining that the Bid Proposal is non- responsive and ineligible for award. Bidder may be required to prove, through onsite system demonstration, that their bid is 100% in compliance with this specification.
| Category |
| Technical Specification |
| Comply? |
(Yes or No) Bidder’s Proposed Deviation to Specification
| System |
| System must be engineered and manufactured in accordance with the SIR (Association for Industrial Cleaning) guidelines with certified personnel and a 4200bar (61,000 psi) testing facility. |
| Crawler |
| Crawler must be continuously pressurized to protect the crawler against water ingress with a continuous overpressure that monitors and gives an alarm when it is too low. |
| Crawler |
| Crawler must feature a twist-and-lock mechanism that allows easy exchanging job-specific modules so that one robot can be used with various truly purpose-build job-specific modules for multiple applications, such as CCTV Inspection, Lateral reinstatement cutting, Water jetting and UV-cured or other spot repair installations. |
| Crawler |
| Crawler front body diameter of 100mm or less with a flat bottom for maximized clearance inside a 150mm pipeline. |
| Crawler |
| Crawler length of 405mm or less to ensure easy deployment into tight manholes and shafts. |
| Crawler |
| The crawler must employ an electronic brake to keep it in place during operation |
| Crawler |
| Crawler operation must allow for adjustable speed of the electric movements (driving and rotating) allowing operators to drive to the job fast, then reduce the speed to maximize precision. |
| Crawler |
| Crawler must have sensors for its internal pressure and temperature as well as its roll and inclination. Their measurements must be displayed on the control screen. |
| Crawler |
| Crawler must have a minimum of 400degrees of rotation |
| Crawler |
| Crawler must utilize a slipring to avoid tension on rotating wires inside the moving head of the crawler |
| Water Jet Module |
| Crawler must have a 210mm Ram lift providing for a scope of applications from 150 - 600mm by only changing wheels and spacers |
| Water Jet Module |
| Must provide for grater than 90 degree nozzle tilt |
| Water Jet Module |
| A wide-angle camera with continuously adjustable LED lighting must be placed directly behind the cutter motor or nozzle and easily cleaned with the on-demand lens cleaner. LEDS and camera lens are protected by Saphire lenses and continuously pressurized. |
| Water Jet Module |
| Linear actuators must be operated with compressed air and have an enclosed hydraulic circuit to combine the strength and precision of hydraulic cylinders with the convenience and serviceability of pneumatic actuators without hydraulics inside the robot. |
| Water Jet Module |
| Camera must have an on demand lens cleaner (upgradeable with fluid) |
| High Pressure Unit |
| The high pressure unit must be built with digital controls and sensors for continuous pressure adjustments and immediate pump operation from the robot controls. |
| High Pressure Unit |
| The high pressure unit can be started and stopped from the robot controls and has emergency stop circuits in line with the other equipment. |
| High Pressure Unit |
| The high pressure unit must be purpose build for an ideal pressure and flow combination for optimized efficiencies and a compact design to fit inside a truck. |
| High Pressure Unit |
| The high pressure unit must have a pneumatic high pressure valve than can be operated from the robot controls. |
| High Pressure Unit |
| The RPM of the pump engine can be adjusted continuously from the robot controls to continuously adjust the working pressure. |
| High Pressure Unit |
| The high pressure unit features a pressure sensor to protect the pump from running with a low water supply |
| High Pressure Unit |
| The high pressure unit is directly driven by a gas 41HP engine |
| High Pressure Unit |
| The high pressure unit can deliver a maximum pressure of 1500bar (14,500psi), and a minimum pressure of 300bar (4,350psi) |
| System |
| The system must untilize a single hybrid cable with 8 wires and air with canvas strain relief protection that conducts air, power, video, and communication |
| System |
| The robot’s strain relief is designed so, that a single operator can do a cable retermination in the field within 90 minutes with a cable repair kit and instruction video. |
| System |
| Photos and videos can be captured during all operations with text overlays, including but not limited to pipe details to be displayed |
| System |
| The operator can assign the robot controls to 6 different joystick axis of 2 joysticks according to its personal preference. |
| System |
| The system allows for remote login in the system for remote service |
| System |
| The pressure and all relevant operating information must be displayed on the same control screen as the robot system. |
| System |
| Must include necessary software to operate the cutter system |
| Lateral Reinstatement Cutter |
| The cutter modules must be compatible with water driven motors for maximized cutting power and cooling of the motor and materials for a fast and smooth cut. |
| Lateral Reinstatement Cutter |
| Scope of applications from 150 - 500mm by only changing accessories, wheels and spacers |
| Lateral Reinstatement Cutter |
| Must have a 205mm ram lift to enable scope of applications from 150 - 500mm by only changing accessories, wheels and spacers |
| Lateral Reinstatement Cutter |
| A wide-angle camera with continuously adjustable LED lighting must be placed directly behind the cutter motor or nozzle and easily cleaned with the on-demand lens cleaner. LEDS and camera lens are protected by Saphire lenses and continuously pressurized. |
| Lateral Reinstatement Cutter |
| Camera must have an on demand lens cleaner |
| Lateral Reinstatement Cutter |
| Must provide for 90 degrees cutter tilt to provide power exactly from the right angle from inside a wide scope of applications from 150 - 600mm |
| Reel |
| The reel must feature a digital distance measurement sensor for positioning inside the pipe. |
| Reel |
| The reel must feature a loop detection sensor to stop unwinding when there is a loop on the reel. |
| Reel |
| The reel must feature a cross-lead-spindle for an even distribution of the cable or hose on the drum |
| Box build |
| Must include on-board water supply of with filtering system and anti-siphoning open gap filling. |
| Box build |
| The high pressure unit is installed conveniently inside the same box. |
| Box build |
| Operator studio must be easy to clean and convenient for operating the robot. |
| Box build |
| Operator studio and equipment rooms must include cabinetry and storage which provides for a convenient and organized work place inside the vehicle with space for accessories, tools, spares and other required items inside the vehicle |
| Box build |
| Must include a CCTV camera system with various cameras installed for the operator to watch behind the truck, look at the reels and look at the pump compartment |
| Box build |
| Must include a jib crane with electric hoist and pneumatic lock or safe and convenient lowering and lifting the robot in the manhole |
| Box build |
| Must include a front compartment for sideways installation of the HDM55 High pressure unit to minimize space occupation |