2026_597_Equipment_and_Operator_Requirements.pdf

Equipment Specifications and Operator Experience Requirements Deer River and Hibbing Area Road Grading Itasca, Koochiching, and St. Louis Counties

Solicitation # 2026-597

Equipment Specifications:

1. Motor grader must have a minimum of 100 net horsepower.

2. Minimum blade length is 12 feet. A carbide blade with scarifying teeth must be available upon request.

3. Motor grader must display a flashing light, visible from front and rear, and a “Slow Moving

Vehicle” sign, visible from the rear, while operating.

4. Motor grader must be equipped with a slope meter, mounted inside the cab.

SPECIFY EQUIPMENT TO BE USED ON THIS PROJECT BELOW:

Bidder must provide the following on equipment that will be used: Primary Equipment

Year__________________, Make_____________________________, Model________________________, Horsepower Rating ________________________________________

Blade Length (feet) ___________________________, Slope Meter______________

Bidder must provide the following on equipment that will be used: Secondary Equipment

Bidder must provide the following on equipment that will be used: Other Equipment

Operator Experience:

a. Grader operator must have a minimum of 2 years prior grading experience.

b. Grader operator must be capable of meeting performance standards required in these specifications without frequent on-site supervision by the DNR.

NAME OF OPERATOR ______________________________________

ESTIMATED YEARS OPERATING EXPERIENCE ____________________

Contractor Signature Date