206 60 10 Ag Tractor 75 PTO HP June 2020~1.docx

Specification No. 206-60-10

Specification No. 206-60-10

Specification for an Agricultural Tractor W/Cab & Driving Front Axle (75 PTO Horsepower) State of Illinois Department of Transportation Bureau of Business Services Specifications & Questionnaire for an Agricultural Tractor W/Cab & Driving Front Axle (75 PTO Horsepower) June 2020 This specification and questionnaire covers an agricultural tractor equipped with cab and driving front axle for use in Department of Transportation roadside maintenance and rights-of-way mowing operations. The Department of Transportation is specifying acceptable units by required features and accessories as outlined below.

Each bidder shall submit with their bid two sets of 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.

Bidders quoting on other-than-specified equipment must submit with their bid written proof of the following:

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Tractor:

The tractor shall be described as an agricultural tractor with all season cab and front wheel assist including the features and options as described below.

The tractor shall be powered by a 4-cylinder, turbo-charged, with air-to-air after cooling, diesel engine. The engine shall have a published rating of 75 PTO horsepower. The gross horsepower rating of the engine shall be approximately 90 horsepower. The engine shall comply with all Tier 4 emission standards.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

Component:

Diesel engine controls and instrumentation as follows:

· Key operated ignition w/water and weather-proof starter switch including neutral safety switch

· Throttle

· Tachometer

· Fuel gauge

· DEF gauge

· Hour meter – electric direct reading

· Engine coolant temperature gauge or warning light

· Air filter restriction gauge or warning light Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

Coolant shall be “long-life” type anti-freeze requiring minimal maintenance.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| An electric engine block heater shall be included.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| The fuel tank capacity shall be approximately 25 gallons to provide for extended periods of operation.

The transmission shall provide the power to the front and rear wheels and be electronic/hydrostatic featuring a minimum of 12 speeds forward and 4 speeds in reverse. The transmission shall also feature a left hand, clutch-less reverser.

Front wheel assist shall be manually engaged by the operator, including an engage on-the-go feature.

Operator controlled differential lock. This shall be foot controlled in the cab and can be engaged on-the go.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| The brakes shall be multi-plate wet disc style.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| The tractor shall have hydrostatic power assist steering.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| The tractor shall be capable of prolonged operation at very low speeds.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| A substantial front grille guard shall be provided along with a bracket for the later addition of “suitcase” style weights. Weights will be added later by others.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Hydraulics:

The hydraulic system of the tractor shall be the manufacturer’s standard including a minimum of a three (3) section control valve for the operation of wing type mowers and rear mounted remote cylinder control. A minimum of two (2) of these valve sections must include float, detent position.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| The three (3) section control valve shall be located on the right side of the operator’s station within easy reach of the operator.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| All tractors shall include two (2) mechanical mid-mount, mid-stack SCV’s to accommodate a front loader. The joy stick, switches cables etc. shall only be furnished if the optional loader is requested.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| The tractor hydraulics shall have sufficient flow and pressure to operate the tractor and loader whether the loader is called for or not.

PTO & 3-Point Hitch The tractor shall include live, independent rear PTO rated for both 540 RPM and 1,000 RPM. The PTO shall be live with multiple wet disc operator activated control while the tractor is in motion.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| The 3-point hitch for this tractor shall be a category II with an approximate lift capacity of 5,900 pounds at 24” behind the lift hitch balls.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

Rigid anti-sway braces or control block shims designed to reduce hitch sway shall be furnished.

A swinging drawbar shall also be provided.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Operator’s Cab:

The tractor shall be equipped with a permanent weatherproof, 4 or 6-Post style cab. It shall be ROPS compliant with OSHA, SAE, and CSA standards for roll-over protection. The cab must be operator accessible from both sides.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| The cab shall include the following operator options:

· AM/FM radio, weatherband functional, Bluetooth if available

· Air Conditioned w/ manufacturers standard controls

· Heater/defroster w/ manufacturers standard controls

· Air suspension seat with arm rests and adjustable back support

· Tilt steering wheel

· Grab handles

· Flat floor

· Dual exterior rear view mirrors

· Sun visor

· Operator’s manual storage

· Dual, adjustable roof mounted work lights, front and rear

· Amber strobe or high visibility light shall be mounted on a fabricated bracket on the left rear corner of the cab roof. Mounting and bracket subject to IDOT approval.

· Operating rear window – 70-degree opening

· Front and rear window wipers and washers with intermittent control Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

The cab shall have two (2) doors and provide 360-degree visibility.

The tractor shall be furnished with front and rear fenders with extensions to minimize splashing.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| The cab shall include a wide angle convex mirror 16”x6” for rear wide-angle vision.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

A lockable toolbox shall be provided and secured to the tractor.

A slow-moving vehicle emblem shall be mounted in a visible location at the rear of the tractor.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| The tractor shall include vandal-proof security provisions for the cab, batteries, engine coolant, oil, hydraulic fluid and fuel supply.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Tires:

This tractor is to be used to perform mowing functions on the uneven terrain of State rights-of-way. The Department is concerned with maintaining a low, wide profile to provide stability for operation on slopes. The type and style of tread as well as front and rear wheel diameters will be discussed and agreed to with the prospective awarded bidder. Only manufacturer’s standard configurations and sizes to provide the desired profile will be chosen.

Front tires shall be as recommended by the manufacturer with type R1

Rear tires shall be as recommended by the manufacturer with type R1.

Are Tweel options available? |_| Yes |_| Not Available

Tractor Testing:

The tractor model configured as proposed with this bid must be tested, and a permit issued by the University of Nebraska at Lincoln Tractor Test Laboratory. Complete test results and permit number must accompany the bid proposal. If the model proposed is new and untested, a statement of expected compliance will be accepted from the manufacturer pending the performance of the test.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

Attachments:

Attachments shall only be furnished if called for in the BID.

Front Loader:

The tractor shall be furnished with a front loader equipped with a heavy-duty round back bucket.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| The loader shall include quick-attach features where possible to ease removal and reinstallation without the use of tools.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| The loader bucket shall be 72” wide with a heaped capacity of ±19 cu. ft.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

The bucket shall have a lift capacity at the pivot pin of approximately 2,500 pounds.

Finish:

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

General:

The vendor shall furnish the unit in first class operating condition with all lubrication completed and the unit ready for operation.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Two (2) copies of all operators’ manuals, parts lists, and warranty information shall be provided at time of delivery.

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.

One session of instruction and training by qualified factory and dealer personnel covering operation and maintenance of the unit shall be provided at each delivery location.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Requirements Covering Items Detailed Above:

All equipment cataloged as standard 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 |_| Not required Warranties, Coverage and Duration:

Full coverage warranty on all components for a minimum 12 months shall be provided. Attach a copy of your warranty with the bid.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

The vendor or manufacturer of the unit which is seriously considered for award shall, at the request of the state of Illinois, demonstrate this or similar equipment at a location chosen by the state and in the presence of authorized state personnel to prove out any features in question.

Does the unit proposed meet the above specifications? If No to any portion, explain:

Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

Bid Package:

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

a) Specification Questionnaire

b) Descriptive Literature