253-60-01 V Plow Super Tandem.docx
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This document is a specification and questionnaire for a heavy-duty V-type snowplow issued by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). It covers the construction, features, and requirements for the snowplow, which will be used on super tandem axle trucks operated by IDOT. The snowplow must be constructed using U.S. domestic steel, with welding conforming to Certified AWS standards, and a polyester powder coat finish. It must include various components such as a moldboard, push frame, adjustable skid shoes, and a semi-automatic hitch. IDOT reserves the right to inspect the plows at the manufacturer's plant or have a pilot model shipped for inspection prior to delivery. Bidders must provide a copy of the operator's manual, parts list, and warranty with their bid.
The document also includes pricing and delivery terms. The successful bidder must provide prompt parts and service, and the equipment must be delivered in first-class operating condition, subject to IDOT inspection and approval. Bidders should submit copies of the specification questionnaire and descriptive literature with their bid response.
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Specification No. 253-60-01
Specification No. 253-60-01
Specifications and Questionnaire for a Heavy-Duty V Type Snowplow State of Illinois Department of Transportation Bureau of Business Services
Specifications and Questionnaire for a Heavy-Duty V Type Snowplow
December 2021
This specification and questionnaire covers a heavy-duty V type snowplow for use on super tandem axle trucks operated by the Department of Transportation.
It is the responsibility of each bidder to complete and return this questionnaire with the bid.
Bidders are advised to carefully read these specifications.
Proposed with this Bid:
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| Model: |
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| Bidder: |
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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.
Description of Construction:
The snowplow assembly shall be constructed using U.S. Domestic steel. A copy of Certification of Compliance shall be included with snowplows delivered to each location. The Certification shall verify the steel origin and tensile strength.
Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Welding shall conform to Certified AWS standards and practices. All seams and joints will be 100% welded. All pins and hardware with the exception of the cutting edge hardware shall be zinc plated.
Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Moldboard:
Moldboard sheet thickness shall be a minimum of 3/16" brake formed utilizing a569 steel with a tensile strength of 55,000 lbs. to 70,000 lbs. Moldboard nose height shall be approximately 42 inches, with the tail heights approximately 72 inches and equipped with a 5/8" x 8" x 10' ASHTO center punched cutting edge.
The overall width of the plow moldboard shall be approximately144 inches. The moldboard landslide plate shall be manufactured utilizing 3/8" a569 steel. The top moldboard angles shall be a minimum of 2 x 3" x 3/8" angle iron manufactured utilizing a36 steel. The bottom moldboard angle shall consist of 6" x 4" x 3/8" thick a36 structural angle iron reinforced by 6" x 9" 3/8" plate. The moldboard shall have a horizontal moldboard reinforcement of 4" x 12" x 3/16" formed plate.
Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The moldboard shall include two orange LED lighted markers mounted at the outermost corners of the snowplow. The markers shall be a minimum 30" to maximum 36” tall x 3/4" diameter. Wiring shall be continuous, outer fiber or plastic sheathing for protection and securely fastened to the moldboard. Wiring shall terminate at plow hitch with Weather pack type connection including female portion for installation on truck at later time.
Component:
| Make: |
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Push Frame:
The plow push frame configuration shall consist of two 4" x 4" x 1/2" top angles, two 6" x 4" x 3/8" horizontal stabilizer angles, two 7" x 4" x 3/8" vertical braces reinforced with two additional 3" x 3" x 1/2" angles. The stiffener plate shall consist of 1" x 4 1/2" formed plate with a top brace of 1/2" x 4" bar-stock. Joining the push frame and stiffener shall be a 4" x 4" 1/2" angle.
Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The plow shall be equipped with three adjustable skid shoe assemblies. The mushroom shaped shoe shall have an 8" bearing surface, 11" total width, and 2" thickness.
Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Plow Hitch:
The V-Plow hitch shall be a semi-automatic, snap coupling type, installed on the V-plow. The V-plow portion of the hitch must mate to the truck hitch. V-Plow assembly. All hardware and fasteners shall be grade 8.
Complies: |_| Yes |_| No
Finish:
In view of environmental safety, environmental sensitivity and a corrosion resistant finished product, the paint process for all steel components shall be polyester powder coat, incorporating the encasement type process. The material used shall be environmentally friendly and shall consist of 75-95% recycle residue that emits”0” VOC’s into the environment.
Prior to assembly and powder coating, all exterior steel surfaces including the outer face of the steel moldboard, shall be shot blasted to a Grade 25 finish to properly clean the surface of all mill scale, oil, rust, or foreign material.
Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Following the media blast process, all steel components shall pass through a two-step process alkaline and phosphate wash with a clear water rinse immediately following both.
Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Prior to assembly of the plow structure the front and rear face of the moldboard shall be powder coated flat back.
Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Inspection:
The Department of Transportation reserves the right to inspect plows at a manufacturer's plant or have a pilot model shipped for inspection to one of the delivery destinations prior to delivery of the remaining order of the various destinations. When inspection is not made at manufacturer's location, equipment shall be shipped subject to inspection and acceptance at a chosen destination.
Complies: |_| Yes |_| No General:
One (1) copy of the operator's manual, parts list, and warranty shall be provided to each IDOT location ordering a plow.
Complies: |_| Yes |_| No 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, standard 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 chains and bearings shall not be exceeded when the unit is loaded with such loads.
Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Standard tool kits (if required) shall be supplied.
| Complies: |_| Yes | |_| No |_| Not required |
| If No, Explain: |
Full coverage warranty for a minimum 12 months shall be provided. Bidder shall attach copy of warranty with the bid. Since the continuous operation of this equipment is of the utmost importance and sometimes of an emergency nature, it is necessary that the successful bidder be in a position to render prompt parts and service.
| Describe Warranty: |
Delivery:
The vendor shall notify the delivery location 24 hours prior to delivery. Delivery shall be made by truck to the locations shown on the order. The type of truck or trailer used for delivery shall be such that unloading can be accomplished by tractor-loader or truck wreckers. Trucks which cannot utilize this type of unloading system shall be responsible for unloading the truck. Product shall be protected to avoid damage during shipping and unloading.
Complies: |_| Yes |_| No This equipment is to be delivered in first-class operating condition with acceptance subject to Department of Transportation inspection and approval.
| Complies: |_| Yes | |_| No |
| If No to any portion, explain: |
Bid Response:
Bidders should send copies of each of the following with their bid response.
a) Specification Questionnaire
b) Descriptive Literature
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