188-60-20 Self Propelled Electric Scissor Lift October 2021.docx

Specification No. 188-60-20 Specification No. 188-60-20

Specifications and Questionnaire for Self-Propelled, Slab Work Scissor Lift State of Illinois Department of Transportation Bureau of Business Services Specifications and Questionnaire for Self-Propelled Electric, Slab Work Scissor Lift October 2021 This specification and questionnaire covers a self-propelled, Electric powered, slab work scissor lift device to be used by the Department of Transportation Division of Highways to perform bridge maintenance and structure repair. In an effort to improve parts and service availability and increase tool life, the Department of Transportation is specifying units and accessories as outlined below.

Each bidder shall submit with their bid descriptive literature and specifications describing all the equipment and options proposed. This information shall be clearly marked to indicate the make, model, and accessories proposed to be furnished. If this information is not furnished, the bid may not be considered.

· The manufacturer of the equipment proposed has been actively involved in the manufacture of the equipment called for in the bid for a period of not less than 5 years.

· Parts and service for the equipment proposed are readily available to the State of Illinois.

It is the responsibility of each bidder to complete and return this questionnaire with the bid.

Bidders are advised to carefully read these specifications as changes have been made since the last solicitation issue.

Unless otherwise specified, the proposed equipment shall be complete in all parts and ready for immediate use upon delivery.

Proposed with this Bid:

The Illinois Department of Transportation reserves the right to waive minor informalities, deficiencies or technical variances which by their nature are restrictive to a given manufacturer, if in its’ judgement, it would be in the best interest of the State to do so and it would not prejudice the rights of other bidders.

Serviceability will be a factor in award. Successful bidder shall either be able to provide service after purchase or shall indicate other qualified service facilities able to service equipment, within a reasonable period of time at agency locations. Bidder shall provide documentation and enumerating service locations. A Review of the bidder's ability to provide prompt parts and service to the State of Illinois and in particular to the delivery location, will be considered in determining award.

Bids will only be accepted from established manufacturers or their authorized dealers. Any dealer submitting a bid hereby guarantees that it is an authorized dealer of the manufacturer and that the manufacturer has agreed to supply the dealer with all quantities of products required by the dealer in fulfillment of its obligations under any resultant contract with the State. Bidder must submit authorized dealer letter upon request.

Warranty:

Unless otherwise specified, Manufacturers’ standard warranty shall be provided. Bidder shall attach copies of warranty with bid. Warranty shall commence at the Illinois Department of Transportation in-service date. If any equipment fails to conform to the warranties during the applicable warranty period, the Vendor or Manufacturer will adjust, repair or replace the equipment at no charge to the Department as soon as possible upon notice from the Department. Equipment shall be repaired on-site and will be performed at no additional cost to the Department.

The Vendor may provide or perform warranty service at a dealer location within the Districts geographic region if on-site repair is not possible. Vendor shall facilitate pickup and delivery of equipment at Vendor's cost if warranty repair(s) are made off-site during the warranty period. The contract Vendor is responsible for any failure of their allied or sub-contractors’ fulfillment of said warranties. Failure to provide this service shall result in a “Complaint to Vendor” that could affect future bid awards.

Delivery:

It will be the responsibility of the successful vendor to guarantee delivery within the quoted time and to require allied manufacturers or suppliers to complete the installation of auxiliary equipment in accordance with the quoted delivery time.

Failure to comply with the quoted delivery time because of delays resulting from the inability of suppliers of allied equipment such as bodies, snowplows, spreaders, etc., may be reason to refuse to consider similar items from those suppliers on future bids.

All equipment provided by the Vendor and the sub-contractor(s) shall be fully operational when delivery is made. Any noted defects at the time of delivery shall be addressed by Vendor in the first 30 days of in-service.

Bidder/Vendor acknowledges the requirements above. Yes |_| No |_|

Note: If the equipment proposed exceeds the minimums called for in the specification please do not mark NO. Mark YES and explain with a short comment on how it exceeds.

All scissor lifts shall include the following standard or optional accessories and equipment:

Scissor Lift: Reference Genie GS-2646 or equal The platform height extended shall be 26’.

The platform shall be approximately 48” wide and 90” in length, not including the 36” platform extension. The platform shall be surrounded by 43-1/2” high pipe or tubing style rail with approximately 8” toe panels surrounding the platform.

The platform capacity shall be rated for approximately 1,000 pounds.

Platform Controls:

The operator’s controls on the platform shall be proportional design. They must include the ability raise/lower of the platform, control forward and reverse, and steer the platform.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No All hydraulic cylinders shall be equipped with holding devices to prevent cylinder “creep” during extended deployment.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Emergency operator controls shall be located at the base for all operational features of the work platform.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Personnel Platform The platform shall be approximately 90” long and 48” wide and include a 36” platform extension. Multiple anchor points for Operator PPE are required.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

Electric Drive:

The drive system shall be a current production, 24-volt electric with maintenance free batteries.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Component provided:

Charging system:

The charging system shall be manufacturer’s recommended system for batteries provided and clearly labeled for charging connections.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Transmission, Axles, & Drive train:

The scissor lift shall be mounted on a slab work type chassis. The scissor lift shall be powered by a two-wheel drive system.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| The scissor lift shall include a 3º tilt alarm and indicator light to alert the operator of uneven terrain.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Chassis:

The scissor lift proposed must include the following approximate dimensions and capacities Weight – 4,800 pounds Width – 48” (Maximum) Proposed scissor lift device:

Tires:

The tires shall be solid non-marking design.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

Auxiliary Power The scissor lift shall be equipped with an inverter capable of 24-volt to 120 volts electric.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

Hydraulic System:

The power for the mast shall be provided by a hydraulic system as designed by the manufacturer.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

All hydraulic cylinders shall include holding valves to prevent cylinder collapse in event of hydraulic hose failure.

The hydraulic oil reservoir capacity shall be as required by the manufacturer and be approximately 4 gallons.

The hydraulic system shall include filtration to remove debris and water. The reservoir shall be mounted to provide easy access to add oil, or, change filters and screens.

Miscellaneous Accessories:

The following miscellaneous items shall be furnished and functional:

· Horn

· Hour meter

· Tilt alarm

· Tool tray (at platform)

· Lifting/tie down lugs

· 1 each 110V-AC receptacle in the platform

· Motion alarm

· 1/2” air line from ground to the platform thru booms with auto-reel Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

Paint/Finish:

All exterior surfaces normally painted shall be cleaned, prepped, painted or powder coated manufacturer’s standard color.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Manuals:

Three (3) copies of all operators’ manuals, parts lists, and warranty information shall be provided at time of delivery to each district receiving one or more units.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| One (1) set of “Service or Shop” Manuals shall be provided to each delivery location.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Note: The manuals, parts lists, and service or shop manuals listed above may be furnished on flash drive in lieu of paper.

Training:

The successful bidder shall supply training of Department of Transportation personnel. Training shall cover routine service, and minor repair. A second phase shall include the training of selected individuals as operators. The length of the operator’s training shall be a minimum of one (1) working day but, may be extended by the receiver if deemed necessary.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| A training video or powerpoint presentation (if available) covering the operation of this equipment shall be provided with the training.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Not Available |_| Requirements Covering Items Detailed Above:

All equipment cataloged as standard or safety related shall be furnished and in place and shall be included in the purchase price of the unit. Any parts, tools, and/or accessories not specifically called for but required for proper operation shall be provided.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| The component parts of the unit shall be of proper size and design to safely withstand maximum stresses imposed by a capacity load, and the manufacturer's rated loads for all component parts shall not be exceeded when the unit is so loaded.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Full coverage warranty for a minimum 12 months shall be provided for all components and their installation. The bidder shall attach a copy of warranty with the bid.

Delivery:

This machine is to be delivered in first-class operating condition with acceptance subject to Department of Transportation approval.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Bid Response:

Bidders will need to send copies of each of the following with their bid response.

a) Specification Questionnaire

b) Descriptive Literature

Picture is for visual reference only. Do not scale or bid from picture.

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