4-25-122 Request for Proposal - Final.pdf

RFP #25-122

Paint Truck

For: Walworth County Department of Public Works - Highway Division

Schedule of Events This schedule of project process is provided for your information and planning purposes. Although every effort will be made to follow this schedule, we reserve the right to modify the dates as necessary.

Proposal Issued: 10/23/2025

Substitutions Due 11/7/2025 10:00 A.M.

Questions Due: 11/7/2025 10:00 A.M.

Final Addendum Issued: 11/11/2025

Proposals Due: 11/20/2025 10:00 A.M.

Anticipated Contract Award: 12/15/2025

Anticipated Contract Start: 12/30/2025

All Walworth County solicitations are posted on the County’s Bonfire Portal at:

walworthcountywi.bonfirehub.com. Bidders may register for an account with Bonfire at no charge.

To ensure notification of future opportunities with Walworth County, Proposers must be registered.

NOTE: Walworth County will make no attempt to contact vendors with updated information. It is the responsibility of each vendor to periodically check the portal website for all notifications, releases, and addenda associated with this solicitation.

Contact Information:

Buyer: Carolyn Holt, Senior Buyer Walworth County Purchasing

100 W. Walworth Street Elkhorn, WI 53121

Request for Proposal (RFP)

RFP 25-122

I. Table of Contents

II. INVITATION

III. BACKGROUND

IV. STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS – WALWORTH COUNTY

V. EXAMINATION OF SITE AND PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS

VI. PROPOSER QUESTIONS / REQUESTS FOR EXCEPTIONS OR CHANGES

VII. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL

VIII. ELECTRONIC MODIFICATION OF PROPOSAL

IX. WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL

X. PROPOSER SUPPLIED DOCUMENTATION / MATERIALS

XI. TERM OF CONTRACT

XII. PROPOSER QUALIFICATIONS

XIII. SUBSTITUTIONS

XIV. PROJECT SCOPE

XV. REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS

XVI. PREFERRED / EQUIVALENT SPECIFICATIONS

XVII. VALUE ADDED SERVICES (VAS)

XVIII. EVALUATION CRITERIA

XIX. AWARD

XX. SUBCONTRACTING/SUBCONSULTING

XXI. EMPLOYEES

XXII. WARRANTY

XXIII. PRICING

XXIV. INVOICING

XXV. PAYMENT

XXVI. REJECTION

XXVII. DEFICIENCIES

XXVIII. ACCEPTANCE

XXIX. CONFLICT OF INTEREST

XXX. “PIGGYBACK” CLAUSE

XXXI. CONTRACT REVIEW

XXXII. NONDISCRIMINATION / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

XXXIII. WORK/SITE RULES

XXXIV. BACKGROUND CHECKS

XXXV. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS

XXXVI. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

XXXVII. CANCELLATION

II. INVITATION

Walworth County is accepting sealed, electronic Proposals submitted through the Bonfire Portal from qualified firms for a Paint Truck for the Walworth County Department of Public Works – Highway Division, hereinafter referred to as the “County,” in accordance with the specifications stated and/or attached herein/hereto. The successful proposer will hereinafter be referred to as the “Contractor.”

Sealed, electronic Proposals will be received until 10:00 a.m. local time on November 20, 2025. All electronic proposals will be recorded by purchasing staff shortly after the deadline.

III. BACKGROUND

This proposal defines the requirements and specifications, Contractor responsibilities, and the format in which Proposals are to be submitted. Proposers shall be required to meet or exceed the minimum specifications specified herein.

It is our intent to solicit proposals that afford the County the most cost-efficient, technically responsive proposal for the acquisition of a Paint Truck. However, we recognize that there may be arrangements different from that requested herein that would offer additional benefits to the County while satisfying the applicable requirements of this solicitation. Accordingly, Proposers will have the opportunity to submit substitutions on select products for consideration, which offer such additional benefits in addition to the requested proposal.

All services, equipment, materials, products, or features not specifically mentioned, which are necessary, or which are regularly furnished in order to provide a Paint Truck shall be furnished at the proposed pricing and shall conform in quality to that specified in this Request for Proposal (RFP).

Proposers having considerable experience in the design and build of paint trucks or other closely related projects are invited to participate.

IV. STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS – WALWORTH COUNTY

The Standard Terms and Conditions of Walworth County are made a part of this Request for Proposal (RFP) by reference. Standard Terms and Conditions are available on the internet, under the Purchasing Division on the Walworth County Home Page or by clicking on the following link:

http://www.co.walworth.wi.us/DocumentCenter/View/479/05-2017-Standard-Terms-and-Conditions-PDF

Documents are also available, upon request, by contacting the Buyer listed in this solicitation.

V. EXAMINATION OF SITE AND PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS

Proposer is required to carefully examine the Request for Proposal, the scope of work, the site of the work, and the contract contained herein. It will be assumed that the Proposer has investigated and is satisfied as to the requirements of the RFP documents. It is mutually agreed that the submission of a Proposal shall be considered as conclusive evidence that the Proposer has made such examination and is satisfied as to all the conditions and contingencies.

Pleas of ignorance of conditions that exist or that may hereafter exist, or of conditions or difficulties that may be encountered in the execution of the services under this RFP as a result of failure to make the necessary examinations and investigations will NOT be accepted as:

• An excuse for any failure or omission on the part of the Proposer to fulfill, in every detail, all of the requirements of the RFP, or

• As a basis for any claims whatsoever for extra compensation, or

• For an extension of time.

http://www.co.walworth.wi.us/DocumentCenter/View/479/05-2017-Standard-Terms-and-Conditions-PDF

All labor, equipment, parts, items, details of services or features not specifically mentioned which are regularly furnished to complete these types of services will be furnished at Proposal pricing and shall conform in quality, workmanship and service to that usually provided by the practice as specified in this RFP.

VI. PROPOSER QUESTIONS / REQUESTS FOR EXCEPTIONS OR CHANGES

Proposers should request interpretation or correction of any ambiguity, inconsistency, or error in RFP requirements.

Unless the Proposer clearly indicates in their response that the product offered is an “equal” product, it will be implied that the Proposer will provide the brand, name, manufacturer, stock number, or product specified.

Consideration will be given to a Proposer’s request for a change if any of the terms and conditions of this RFP are not in full accord, or if changes, alterations, additions, or deductions are necessary for your firm to be compliant with the specifications and submit a response. Any requests for changes, clarifications, etc., must be submitted in writing using the “Messages” feature under this Project in Bonfire at:

https://walworthcountywi.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/193965.

Questions must be received no later than November 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. You will not be able to initiate messages to the Buyer after this time.

Unauthorized Proposer contact regarding this RFP with any County employee may result in disqualification of Proposal. Any oral communication will be considered unofficial and non-binding. Proposers shall rely only on written addenda issued for this opportunity.

Any changes made as a result of a written request will be issued via addendum and will be posted to the Bonfire Portal. Proposers are responsible for monitoring Bonfire Portal. Each addendum forms an integral part of this RFP and contains important information which may include significant changes to this RFP. Proposers are responsible for obtaining all addenda issued by the County prior to the opening date. The County will make no attempt to contact bidders with updated information.

VII. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL

Proposers, by submitting a response to this RFP, certify and agree to meet all the requirements as stated herein. A Proposer must state in their response if they are unable or unwilling to meet any requirement.

Inability or unwillingness to meet any requirement, in part or in whole, may be cause for disqualification. Any exceptions taken by the Proposer must be clearly identified in the proposal.

Proposals shall be irrevocable until Contract award unless the proposal is withdrawn. Proposers may withdraw a response at any time until the submission deadline.

Proposers shall assume full responsibility for ensuring electronic delivery of proposals before the RFP deadline.

Proposers should allow sufficient time to complete the electronic submission by the date and time specified.

Walworth County will only accept electronic submittals in response to this RFP. All proposals must be submitted electronically using the Bonfire Portal by the time and in the manner prescribed. Bonfire will serve as the proposal collection destination.

1. Prepare your Proposal submission materials:

Requested Information:

https://walworthcountywi.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/193965

Group Name Type

Files Requirement

Acknowledgements, and Exceptions

There are various questions to acknowledge/respond to

N/A Required

Exceptions

Proposer to list any exceptions to the minimum requirements. If none, disregard

PDF (pdf.) 1

Optional - Required only if exceptions are taken

Proposer to list any exceptions taken to the terms and conditions of the contract. If exceptions are taken, cite the page number, the paragraph involved, the exception taken, and state alternative language acceptable to the Proposer. If none, disregard

PDF (pdf.) 1

Optional - Required only if exceptions are taken

Cost Proposal

Proposed Pricing (BT-09IR) BidTable:

Datatable

1 Required

Costs associated for each additional à la carte Extended Warranty.

PDF (.pdf) 1 Required

Costs for Value-Added Services PDF (.pdf) 1

Optional - Required only if Value Added Services are Proposed

Files Requirement

Technical Proposal

(No cost information shall be submitted with these items. Cost information must be submitted with the

Cost Proposal documentation outlined above.)

Proposer Response Questionnaire:

Excel (.xlsx)

1 Required

Proposer will subcontract part of this award? If Yes, complete and upload List of Subcontractors document.

Text N/A Required

Attachment C - List of Subconsultants/Subcontractors

PDF (.pdf) 1

Optional – Required only if subcontractors are used

Proposed Vehicle Model Year Text N/A Required

Paint Truck Drawing – Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawing of proposed build. This must include the deck layout, legal weight distribution projections, and plumbing design of the striper.

PDF (.pdf) 1 Required

Timeline of Paint Truck Delivery PDF (.pdf) 1 Required

Expected / Anticipated Delivery Date

Text 1 Required

Manufacturer’s standard literature for the model and major components proposed.

PDF (.pdf) 1 Required

All Standard Warranty Coverage Documentation

PDF (.pdf) 1 Required

Additional à la carte Extended Warranty Documentation (if applicable)

PDF (.pdf) 1 Optional

Detailed information related to Value-Added Services that could

PDF (.pdf) 1 Optional - Required only if

Files Requirement be provided at a not to exceed cost and/or at an additional cost.

Value Added Services are Proposed

Please note the type and number of files allowed. The maximum upload file size is 100 MB.

Please do not embed any documents within your uploaded files, as they will not be accessible or evaluated.

Response templates and/or forms are available for downloading on the Bonfire Portal at:

Requested Document(s):

Provide all documents as listed in the Requested information. Any proposal not including the required information will be rejected.

Requested Questionnaire(s):

Questionnaire(s) can be obtained from the above linked project.

Please note that Questionnaires may take a significant amount of time to prepare.

Requested BidTable(s):

You will need to download the Excel BidTable(s) online in the browser. The BidTable can be completed any time during your submission, however it must be completed all at once to submit and finalize. You may edit the submission before the due date. Please note that BidTables may take a significant amount of time to prepare.

2. Upload your submission at:

Important Notes:

a. Each item of Requested Information will only be visible to the County after Bid Closing Time.

b. Uploading large documents may take significant time, depending on the size of the file(s) and your

Internet connection speed.

c. You will receive an email confirmation receipt with a unique confirmation number once you finalize your submission.

d. Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox. JavaScript and browser cookies must be enabled.

e. The County is not responsible for any delays associated with the electronic submission of proposals through Bonfire Portal.

f. Proposals may not be transmitted orally, in person, by mail, by email or fax machine.

g. All proposals shall be valid for a period of ninety (90) days after the scheduled time of closing.

Proposals shall remain firm and may not be withdrawn during this ninety (90) day period.

h. All Proposers, by submission of their response, agree to abide by the rules, regulations, and procedures of the County.

Need Help:

Walworth County uses the Bonfire Portal for accepting and evaluating proposals digitally. Please contact Bonfire at Support@GoBonfire.com for technical questions related to your submission. You can also visit their help forum at https://vendorsupport.gobonfire.com/hc/en-us.

Proposers shall assume full responsibility for ensuring electronic delivery of proposals before the RFP deadline.

Proposers should allow sufficient time to complete the electronic submission by the date and time specified.

VIII. ELECTRONIC MODIFICATION OF PROPOSAL

Proposals may be modified electronically using the Bonfire Portal provided such modification is made prior to the closing time for receipt of proposals.

IX. WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL

Proposals may be withdrawn electronically using the Bonfire Portal provided such withdrawal is made prior to the closing for receipt of proposals.

X. PROPOSER SUPPLIED DOCUMENTATION / MATERIALS

All material submitted by the Proposer in response to this request, become the property of Walworth County.

The County is a unit of local government obligated to comply with Wisconsin’s Public Records Law, Wisconsin Statutes secs. 19.31 through 19.39. The presumption under the law is that public records shall be open to the public unless there is a clear statutory exception, unless there exists a limitation under the common law, or unless there is an overriding public interest in keeping the public record confidential. As such, proposers should assume that their submitted proposal will be subject to disclosure under the Public Records Law.

A proposer responding to this request should not include any Confidential Information, proprietary information or protected trade secret(s) as part of its proposal unless the proposer designates the specific information that it maintains is proprietary or trade secret and the reason(s) for such designation in a separate document, and identifies the specific information when it occurs within the proposal.

The County reserves the right to make determinations of Confidential Information when responding to public records requests and complying with Public Records Laws. Designation(s) of Confidential Information in no way guarantees that designated information will be kept confidential under the provision of the Public Records Law. Simply placing a confidential notice in the header or footer of the submittal does not satisfy the designation requirements. Proposer is not entitled to notification prior to release of information. In no event will price be deemed confidential.

Generally, proposals are available for public review after the County has awarded a contract.

XI. TERM OF CONTRACT

A contract will be awarded to the successful Proposer. The term of the contract shall be for a period of one (1) year, or until final delivery and acceptance of the Paint Truck, whichever occurs later. The final delivery date shall be mutually agreed upon by Proposer and County, if necessary.

XII. PROPOSER QUALIFICATIONS

Proposer’s responding to this Proposal must meet the following qualifications:

• Proposals shall be considered only from Proposers that are regularly engaged in the business of building and designing paint trucks.

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• Proposer shall have a record of performance with reasonable financial support, personnel and organization to ensure that they can satisfactorily execute the service required and specified herein if awarded. Proposers who have failed to perform in the past may not be considered for award.

• Proposer must possess a minimum of three (3) years of verifiable experience doing business as a paint truck builder.

• Proposer must be properly licensed to do business in the State of Wisconsin and may not be on the State of Wisconsin List of Debarred contractors with the effective dates of this project.

XIII. SUBSTITUTIONS

The use of the name of a manufacturer or any special brand or make in the specifications is not intended to restrict a Proposer. The specification establishes the character or quality of the product desired, but the products for which proposals are submitted must, in all cases, be equal in every particular way to the product specified and must clearly state the brand and product number. Such substitution will be accepted only if determined by the County to be equal or superior in all respects to that specified. If the brand offered as “equal” is not acceptable by the County as “equal” to the brand and product specified, the proposer must furnish one of the specified brands. Any Proposer offering a brand other than those specified shall furnish specification sheets, product information, and other pertinent literature with their Substitution Request Form (Attachment A).

Substitution requests will be considered as follows:

1. Written substitution requests must be received no later than November 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., local time. Any requests shall be submitted on the Substitution Request Form (Attachment A) and emailed to the buyer listed on the cover of this solicitation.

2. Approved substitutions will be posted by Addendum.

3. The County’s decision is final regarding all product approvals/rejections.

4. Substitutions received after the substitution due date will not be considered.

5. If no substitutions have been submitted for approval and approved, as described herein, then the specified products must be furnished.

The County will not accept substitutions for “Required” specifications. However, the County will consider substitutions for “Preferred” specifications.

XIV. PROJECT SCOPE

The County has established two types of specifications for this build: required and preferred. Required specifications call out all non-negotiable features the paint truck build must have in the submitted proposal.

Preferred specifications include those desired items that allow for submitted proposal flexibility.

The Paint Truck shall be new (unused), current model year production, or as specified on the cost proposal. It is expected that proposers responding to this RFP have knowledge of all applicable industry standards, laws, and regulations and possess the ability to market and distribute the product and equipment specified herein.

Contractor warrants good title to all materials and equipment installed or incorporated in the services provided hereunder and agrees upon completion of all contractual services to deliver the vehicle with all improvements and accessories constructed, free from any claims, liens, or charges. The Contractor further agrees that neither it nor any person, firm, or corporation furnishing any material or labor for any work covered by this contract shall have any right to lien any portion of the project or any improvement or accessory thereon. All products and equipment shall be delivered as operational.

Contractor shall be responsible for the following:

A. Pre-build Meeting:

1 • A pre-build meeting shall be conducted between the equipment vendor and the end user approximately one (1) month after the award at the County’s facility in Wisconsin

• Costs, including transportation, lodging, and meals for at least one vendor representative to conduct this meeting, will be included in the vendor’s proposal

B. Factory Visits:

1 • A progress meeting or pre-delivery meeting shall be held at the vendor’s facility at approximately the 95% completion point

• Costs, including transportation, lodging, and meals for at least two (2) County employees, will be included in the vendor’s proposal

C. Shop Drawings:

1 • Provide a Final As-Built Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawing upon completion of paint truck.

• Manufacturer’s standard literature for the model proposal and major components proposed shall also be submitted

D. On-Site Training

1 • Vendor shall provide three (3) days of operator and mechanic training in Elkhorn, WI

• Costs, including transportation, lodging, and meals for vendor employees, will be included in the vendor’s proposal

E. Books, Manuals and Technical Information

1 • Operators’ Manual – Chassis

2 • Two (2) sets of keys with FOBs

3 • The Unit shall include two complete sets of operator’s manuals and repair parts lists

• Blueprints, schematics, etc., shall be an integral part of each manual

• Manual shall be provided for the c striping equipment

XV. REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS

The following specifications are non-negotiable and must be provided with the proposal. Substitutions will not be considered for this section.

A. General:

1 Vehicle Documentation Title

Registration / License plates in Walworth County’s name

Vehicle licensed by proposer

2 Safety Truck shall be equipped with all safety markings required and shall be in accordance with the American National Standard Safety Color Code for Marking Physical Hazards. Vehicle shall meet or exceed all applicable State and Federal requirements.

3 Delivery Completed paint truck shall be delivered to:

Walworth County Department of Public Works Vehicle Maintenance Facility, Building A W4097 County Road NN, Elkhorn, WI 53212

4 Warranty

• Specify all manufacturers’ warranties for:

1. New vehicle Limited Warranty

2. Powertrain Limited Warranty

3. Safety Restraint System

• Provide standard warranty language

• Additional warranty– for à la carte style options selected (if applicable)

B. Chassis:

1 Year 2026 or current model year

Make Mack Terra Pro Truck Chassis – diesel-powered Mack Chassis

C.O.E. (cab over engine) vehicle with a steerable tag axle added

GVWR Comply with all axle-to-weight ratios required to meet Wisconsin bridge laws 4 Steering Cab shall be single LH side steering

5 Wheelbase Must be adequate to meet equipment needs and comply with weight distribution and bridge laws

6 Frame To be capable of legally supporting all components specified within proposal

7 Brakes

• Air brakes with anti-lock system, and heated air dryer

• Front axle Meritor automatic slack adjusters, Halodex brake chambers, Meritor S-Cam type 16.5 x 6 Q+

• Rear axle Meritor automatic slack adjusters, Halodex gold seal plus 3” stroke spring brake chambers type 30/30, Meritor S-Cam 16.5 x 7 Q+

8 Engine

• Mack MP7-355C

• 355 HP

• Diesel-powered engine is currently emissions compliant

• Capable of producing 355 gross HP @2100 rpm & 1250 lb-ft torque 9 Fuel Supply 80-gallon minimum capacity

10 Engine Air Intake

• Dry element

• Heavy Duty

• Dash-mounted restriction indicator

11 Alternator 160 AMP minimum

12 Battery

• Three (3) 12-volt batteries

• Maintenance-free

• 900 CCA minimum, threaded stud-type

13 Transmission

• Automatic transmission

• Electronically controlled

• Fully compatible with engine control system

14 Suspension

• Front flatleaf and shock absorber

• Rear air ride

15 Tires

• Steel belted radials sized to match GVWR and GAWR ratings

• Steel wheels

16 Cab

• Fully enclosed tilt-type custom cab with individual driver’s seat (mid-height, air-ride, adjustable lumbar)

• Passenger seat

• Driver-side and passenger-side sun visors

• Air horn

• Two-speed intermittent windshield wipers and washers

• Seatbelts

• Air conditioning

• Heater

• Engine tachometer and hour meter

• Driver-side and passenger-side rearview to be 7”x16”

(minimum) electric motorized mirrors

• Tinted safety glass windows

• Rear window

17 Electrical and Lights

• Headlights

• Emergency flasher light

• Cab clearance lights and all other standard lighting equipment

• Remote digital speedometer and a low-speed engine rpm control system that shall be capable of maintaining consistent vehicle speeds on flat surfaces down to 5 mph

• Preco 380 backup alarm

XVI. PREFERRED / EQUIVALENT SPECIFICATIONS

The following specifications are intended to define the level of quality and performance of the requested product and not to be restrictive. The following specifications are preferred but substitutions will be considered by the County:

A. Warranty, Parts & Service Manuals:

1 • Specific warranty information for each major system shall be provided for any and all components and features

• Provide standard warranty language

2 • The Unit’s manufacturer shall maintain a complete inventory of all replacement parts

• Toll-free service department telephone # shall be provided

3 The following spare parts shall be provided with the completed unit:

2 (two) gun activating air solenoids 5 (five) paint spray tips 2 (two) spray tip guards 1 (one) bead tank gasket 2 (two) low-pressure paint filter strainer gaskets 2 (two) high-pressure 40 mesh stainless steel paint filter screens 1 (one) minor fluid section hp pump repair kit

1 (one) spare carriage tire 2 (two) quarts of high-pressure paint pump throat sealant lubricant 1 (one) spare air jet 1 (one) spare electric gun elevator/actuator cylinder

B. Equipment Safety and Performance Requirements:

1 • The unit shall have a two (2) color paint delivery system capable of painting 4” to 10” wide lines per gun with spacing adjustable from 0” to 6” wide.

• One white gun must be capable of spraying 10” wide lines

2 Standard latex traffic paint shall be applied with the unit at a wet film thickness of at least 15 mils at speeds of 10mph.

3 The unit shall be capable of transport (non-painting) speeds up to 65mph minimum.

4 Standard specification glass beads shall be applied with the unit at an application rate of 10 lbs.

per gallon of traffic paint applied.

5 The unit shall apply markings using two side-mounted line striping carriages. Independent carriage steering systems shall allow in and out adjustment of each gun carriage from the rear operator’s station at the rear of the truck platform. The unit shall operate in its own lane of traffic and apply the centerline and fog line simultaneously.

6 Overall height shall not exceed 12’6” in both the operational and storage mode.

7 • When loaded (paint, beads, operators) to anticipated full capacity, the unit shall not exceed the cab and chassis manufacturer’s weight ratings of the vehicle at any tire or axle position

• Comply with all axle-to-weight ratios required to meet Wisconsin bridge laws 8 An easily accessible main power “kill” switch shall be provided in the chassis cab and at the rear operator station for immediate power shut-off of paint and bead gun control electrical functions

9 • Vendor shall install customer-provided Samsara forward/rear-facing cameras plus vehicle gateway and monitor

• A backup camera system shall be installed that is visible to the paint truck driver in the cab

C. Platform:

1 Construction shall be of 3/16” deck plate 96” wide x length as required for components with 4” long sills, 3” cross members with integrally formed rub rail 2 Walking area surfaces of platform shall be covered with anti-slip material

3 Deck shall be installed on chassis frame rails using steel risers that are bolted to the chassis frame rails and long sills

4 Railings shall be 42” high with mid rail welded to deck with three (3) 42” high fold-up steel side ladders with a grab handle on each side of ladder openings for access to deck-mounted components

5 Finger pull latch will store the ladders in a flush position with the railing when not in use

6 Steel rear bumper with stair step rear access incorporated into the design with right-side hand railing

7 Bottom step or bumper shall be installed approximately 18” from the road surface

8 Removable aluminum rear fenders with aluminum guard forward and mud flap with anti-sail bracket to the rear shall be provided

9 LED platform lighting

10 Two (2) 10# fire extinguishers (ICC approved, ABC type) and two (2) holders shall be provided

11 Air compressor shall remain the original factory powder coat color

12 Underside of the deck will be painted the same color as the top of the deck

13 All coatings shall be lead-free

14 Unit shall be prime-coated with a two-component urethane primer system and topcoat, or powder coated

15 White is the standard factory paint color

16 Black powder coating shall be used on brackets, gun carriages, and line guide

17 • Unit shall be equipped with an aluminum operator’s enclosure on the rear of the main platform measuring approximately 96” wide x 60” deep x 76” high

• 2” x 2” square tubing support posts shall be kept to a minimum to provide maximum visibility for the operator and still allow adequate support for the enclosure

• The windows behind each operator and in front of the control console shall be vertical slider-type to allow for ventilation

• Side windows shall be provided, as large as possible to provide the best visibility which slide up and out of the way when not in use

• Operator’s enclosure shall be covered with 10-gauge minimum aluminum sheeting and shall be electrically welded and caulked at all joints

• 1” foam insulation with black perforated vinyl covering shall be installed on interior cab walls

• Floor mats shall be provided

• Rear-hinged door in the center of the cab’s back wall for access to the operator stations from the rear platform

• Front-hinged door shall be provided to allow operator access to the platform from the cab

• Sound ratings during operation inside sealed cab shall be 72 decibels or less

• Two (2) high-back vinyl air-ride seat assemblies shall be mounted, one on the driver-side and one on the passenger-side of the enclosure

• Each set assembly shall be adjustable and equipped with seat belt/tether, inside fold-down armrest, fixed padded armrest at base of window, and full backrest

• Heat and air conditioning unit shall be installed

• 48,000 BTU/hr of heating and 33,500 BTU/hr of cooling shall be provided with 550 cfm air flow

• Air conditioning and heating control panels shall be accessible by the operator

• Two (2) variable-speed recirculation fans shall be provided and controlled from inside the operator’s cab 18 • Two (2) heavy duty parallel arm type centerline and edge line carriages shall be mounted behind the rear most axle on each side of the vehicle

• The carriages shall be positioned in such a manner that the operators will have a clear view of the painted markings being duplicated from directly above the carriages

• The plumbing on the carriage must be routed so as not to obstruct the view of the operator

• Carriages shall be supported by auto lock brackets in the transport position and adjustable gun brackets are to be zinc plated for durability and ease of clean-up 19 • The left-side carriage shall be configured with 3 paint guns, two (2) airless yellow paint guns, one (1) airless white paint gun, and three (3) glass bead guns

• The carriage shall be supported by two (2) heavy-duty, four-ply rating pneumatic tube type 5.00 – 5/10/160, 13” minimum diameter aircraft-style tire/wheel assemblies to maintain its relative position from the surface being painted

20 • The right-side carriage shall be configured with two (2) airless white paint guns, and two

(2) glass bead guns

• This carriage must be capable of applying one single 4” wide white line, or a single 10” wide line using 2 paint and two bead guns mounted side by side

• The carriage shall be supported by one (1) center-mounted heavy-duty four ply rating pneumatic tube type 5.00 – 5/10/160, 13” minimum diameter aircraft-style tire/wheel assembly to maintain its relative position from the surface being painted

21 • The carriages shall be equipped with a pneumatic air cylinder to lift the spray gun carriage off the road surface and to apply slight down pressure when striping

• The lift switch on the gun controller box shall electrically control the pneumatic cylinder 22 • The gun carriages shall be supported by dual (two per carriage) tube in tube retractable structural steel slides

• Moving portions of the slides shall be supported by UHMW PE bearing material

23 • All bearings or pivots on the carriage slide, where relative motion occurs, shall be fitted with replacement bushings and anti-friction bearings with lubrication fittings where applicable

• Each carriage slide assembly shall be equipped with a double-action, hydraulic cylinder to move the carriage from its transport position to any point in its 5’ operating range

24 • Each carriage slide shall be controlled by a power steering system including a 14” diameter conventional steering wheel with spinner knob equipped with a 4-way hydraulic valve located directly in front of each rear operator’s position

• The power steering system shall provide smooth, continuous adjustment of the carriage position without any jerk or hesitation and shall maintain the carriage at any given point within the operational range without the use of a locking device

25 • The Unit shall be equipped with a front mounted, laterally adjustable pointer guide assembly approximately 6’ to 10’ long

• The guide shall be of tubular steel or aluminum construction, telescoping and mounted on a 4.10 x 3.50-4 pneumatic wheel and equipped with a caster mounting and rigidly reinforced to prevent vibration

• The guide shall collapse into a convenient transport position and shall not obstruct the view of the chassis driver

• The guide assembly shall be so designed that it can be located outboard left side to guide from the centerline or outboard right side to guide from the edge line

• The line guide shall not require any tools to change its position from side to side (edge or centerline), or to extend or retract its length

• The guide assembly shall be equipped with a pneumatic power lift to raise the guide from the pavement to transport position

• The control switch shall be mounted in the chassis cab

D. Paint Storage

1 • Two (2) 325-gallon paint storage containers shall be supplied on this machine

• They shall be made from 10-gauge stainless steel sheeting

• Overall capacity shall be not less than 650 gallons (U.S.), divided into two (2) sections, one (1) 325-gallon section for yellow and one (1) 325-gallon section for white

• A four-inch splash area will remain at the top of the tanks when fully loaded

• Each tank shall have a 2” sloped bottom, which shall ensure a flooded tank outlet and allow for better drainage

• A step measuring 7”x16”x12” tall shall be provided for operator access to the top of each paint tank section

• Walworth County requests tank size options in excess of 300 gallons and how this would affect the build

2 • Each tank shall be equipped with a ½” minimum bleeder line from the high-pressure paint pump back to the top of the paint tank

• This will allow for relieving paint pressure from the high-pressure paint filter prior to cleaning when desired

• A ½” stainless steel ball valve on each end shall be provided to seal off each hose to prevent drying and plugging when not in use

3 • A fitting connector to a 1” recirculation line from the heat exchangers shall also be installed at the top of each tank section

• A 1” recirculation line shall be plumbed to the top of the associated paint tank from the inlet of each associated paint high-pressure paint pump to allow low-pressure paint recirculation

• Fittings shall be provided on the tank with a 1” stainless steel ball valve on each end to seal off each hose to prevent drying and plugging when not in use

4 • A 12”x12” stainless steel inspection opening with a gasket will be provided in each section

• The inspection lid shall be hinged and shall include an over-center type adjustable clamp

• Each compartment shall be fitted with a fully removable bolted lid cover and a pressure equalization vent

• The vent shall be protected from paint splash by two 90° elbows 5 • Each tank section shall be equipped with a single hydraulically driven agitator assembly

• The agitators shall be equipped with speed-adjusting control located at the agitator and on/off control located at the operator’s control console

• Stainless steel dipsticks with threaded sealable caps shall be installed in each paint tank section to monitor paint usage

6 All paint tank internal walls, plumbing, valves, agitator shaft and paddle, and dipstick shall be constructed using a minimum of 304 grade stainless steel and shall be coated with EZ-Slide RB- 9512 graphite-based coating

E. Airless Paint System:

1 • Two (2) stainless-steel paint pumps with a combination of leather/UHMWPE packings rated at 13.0 GPM @ 2000 PSI shall be provided

• Each pump shall be equipped with an 18 sq. in. high-pressure stainless-steel paint filter with 40 mesh screens, an ASME certified high-pressure stainless-steel surge chamber, and check valve

• A high-pressure bleeder line with stainless steel ends shall be installed in each paint tank with ball valves at each end of the hose to allow relieving the pressure from the filter canister to the tank prior to cleaning the filter screen

2 • Paint pressure shall be electrically controlled from the operator’s station for paint pressures ranging from 250 to 1,600-PSI G

• The Unit shall be equipped with an electric shut-off valve for each airless paint pump that can be accessed from either rear operator position

• Manual type valves not permitted 3 All plumbing, piping, and hoses shall be protected from chafing where applicable

4 • Two (2) 2” paint load/charge pumps with 100 sq. in. filter with 1/8” screen holes

• Two 2”x12’ load hoses with cam & groove fittings on both ends with 1 ½”x40” stainless steel pipe load tubes with 90° elbow with cam & groove fitting shall be provided to load paint

• These pumps will be used to load yellow and white paint into the platform-mounted paint tanks

• They shall also be used while painting to transfer paint from the tanks, through the heat exchangers, and to the HP paint pumps

5 All wetted plumbing on the paint loading system shall be constructed of stainless steel, including pumps, filtration assembly, etc.

6 All plumbing lines from the material containers to the strainers shall be ASTM specification 2” ID size minimum with cam-lock connections, crosses, tees used liberally throughout the installation to insure convenient maintenance and cleanout

7 All fluid lines from the strainers to the striping guns on the carriages shall be not less than ½” ID solvent resistant type rated at 3000 PSI

F. Paint Heating Equipment:

1 • A paint heating system shall be provided capable of heating two colors (yellow and white) simultaneously at maximum paint application and striping speed

• The paint heating system shall ensure constant relative viscosity of the materials and maintain paint temperatures up to 110-degree F @ 60-degree F ambient 2 • The paint heating installation shall consist of three separate four-pass heat exchangers

• The water glycol to paint heat exchangers requires a heat transfer area of not less than 70 square feet for maximum heat exchange

• The 34 sq. ft. water glycol to water glycol heat exchanger will act as a buffer between the auxiliary engine cooling system and the paint system

3 The glycol circulation pump shall be a 1” diaphragm pump (ARO or equal) with air regulator and liquid filled gauge installed at the pump

4 Each heat exchanger shall be equipped with its own free flow control valve and solenoid-operated valve to allow heating of the paint only as required to supply sufficient material to the paint guns

5 • The Unit shall be complete with two thermostats, temperature indicators, hot water hoses and controls

• The two paint heat exchanger tubes, end bonnets, and paint plumbing shall be constructed of 304 stainless steel

6 • The heat exchanger thermostats, digital temperature readout, and control devices shall be installed in the operator’s control console

• The control panel shall provide necessary controls for the exchangers and shall indicate when the heating system is turned on and when the paint is at the proper spraying temperature in each exchanger

G. Water/Solvent Cleaning System:

1 A garden hose connector shall be provided at the inlet of each low-pressure paint pump for thorough flushing of the paint plumbing by connecting a standard water supply hose to flush the system when using latex paint

2 • A non-pressurized 25-gallon poly tank with 12-volt DC pump with power switch on the pump shall be provided for cleaning off the gun carriages, hand washing, spills, filter, tips, etc.

• A 25’ hose with a cleaner gun shall be installed on a re-tractable hose reel at the rear of the truck

H. Bead Dispensing Equipment:

1 • The Unit shall be equipped with an ASME-certified 5,000-pound (or larger) capacity, carbon steel pressure bead tank

• The gasketed lid shall be hinged and have a welded handle for opening the tank when needed 2 • The bead tank shall be equipped with a 100 lb. air pressure vacuum gauge, ASME safety valve, and air bleed jet

• A full steel skirt shall be provided around the bottom of the tank for flush mounting to the platform

• Tank pressure is to be regulated from the operator’s control panel

3 • Pressure bead pipe (hose is not acceptable) with a minimum diameter of 2” ID shall be provided to convey the beads from the bead tank to a bead manifold

• Pressure bead hoses from the distribution manifold to the bead guns shall be 1” ID, clear poly spring reinforced

4 • Sight level gauges shall be provided as an integral part of the glass bead tank

• They shall be located at ¼, ½, and ¾ levels vertically on outside of bead tank

5 A vacuum bead loading system shall be provided, powered by a jet pump with a muffler

6 • A 2”x12’ load hose with cam & groove fitting on the tank end and 3’ suction tube on the other end

• A splitter/screen shall be installed in the neck of the bead tank to keep foreign objects from entering the bead system.

• A step measuring 7”x16”x12” tall shall be provided for operator access to the bead loading valves on the top of the bead tank

I. Paint and Bead Guns:

1 • The Unit shall be equipped with high-volume, high-pressure, automatic, airless striping guns

• The fluid housing and packing assembly shall be constructed of 300-grade stainless steel

• The outlet seat shall be tungsten carbide to resist abrasion

2 The striping guns shall be equipped with reverse-a-clean type tips and shall be interchangeable without the use of tools for various spray patterns and flow rates

3 Each paint gun shall be equipped with an electric actuator and control switch to raise and lower each gun individually from the operator’s position

4 • Air jets or dusting guns will be installed in front of each paint gun on the carriages to blow away dust and light debris from the road surface prior to the paint application

• These air jets/dusters shall be controlled electrically with a designated switch in the controller box from the rear operator’s cab

5 • The Unit shall be equipped with glass bead guns capable of being operated independently of or simultaneously with the associated striping guns

• The bead guns shall be fully adjustable for the desired output

• Full-length 1”ID clear poly-spring bead hoses to be provided from the bead manifold under the bead tank to the bead guns

6 • Each gun shall be controlled electrically by individual electro-air valves with ¼” air-ports (minimum)

• They shall be mounted in a block/manifold style and mounted on the frame of the carriage

• A manual override shall be provided for each solenoid at each gun carriage to allow activation of each individual paint and bead gun from the carriage location

• All air control lines to the striping guns and electro-air valves shall be not less than ¼” ID solvent-resistant hose tested to 125 psi or comparable

J. Hydraulic System:

1 • One pressure-compensated piston-type hydraulic pump shall be provided (2.75 CIR minimum)

• The pump shall be directly mounted to the auxiliary engine

• Belt-driven systems are not acceptable

2 A hydraulic reservoir shall be provided that is large enough to provide adequate cooling (30 gallons minimum)

3 • The reservoir shall be equipped with an internal baffle, sight level/temperature gauge, and vented fill cap

• The reservoir shall be situated above the inlet of the hydraulic pump to ensure flooded inlet suction to the pumps

• The return port on the reservoir shall be equipped with a 50-gallon-per-minute hydraulic return filter

• The return filter shall be an in-tank type with replacement indicator gauge and any necessary valves required for isolation of filter during servicing

4 • The system shall include an oil after cooler with temperature switch and 12 V fan to prevent overheating

• Take out temperature switch and have a full-time running fan 5 • All high-pressure hydraulic hose shall be rated at a minimum of 2,000-psi working pressure

• A shut-off valve will be installed in the low-pressure plumbing of the hydraulic system to isolate the reservoir and limit fluid loss when maintenance is performed

K. Air Compressor:

1 The compressor shall be a rotary screw type with a minimum displacement of 250 CFM

2 • The compressor shall be conveniently mounted on the unit for easy daily maintenance and access

• The compressor shall be powered by an appropriate engine and shall draw fuel from the chassis fuel tank

• An insulated housing shall surround the engine and compressor with removable access panels

3 • A remote-control shall be provided for control and monitoring of the compressor from the rear operator’s cab

• It shall include on/off controls and gauges for air pressure, hour meter, voltmeter, engine oil pressure, engine coolant temperature, and compressor discharge temperature

L. Air Distribution System:

1 • The air system shall be equipped with a 12-gallon air receiver with a moisture drain and a safety relief valve

• The main airlines leading from the compressor to the air receiver shall be equipped with reusable fittings 2 • All compressed air shall pass through an air filter/moisture separator with auto ejector drain

• The filter/moisture separator shall be a minimum ¾” NPT inlet and equipped with replaceable filter element 3 • The air supply is to be conditioned by an air after cooler with electric fan and an extractor/dryer with auto drain

• Electric fan shall be running when compressor is engaged

4 Two (2) air take off quick disconnect ports shall be provided-one at each gun carriage

5 • A preset regulator shall be provided for carriage down pressure

• A liquid filled system air pressure gauge shall be installed in the control console at the operators’ station along with liquid filled gauges and air pressure regulators for bead tank pressure and for the low-pressure paint pumps

M. Rear Control Center:

1 • The Unit shall be equipped with a metal control panel located within reach of the spray control operators

• The control panel shall have removable front and hinged access doors

• The faceplate of the operator’s control panel shall be etched control function labels

• Sticker labels will not be acceptable

2 • Regulators shall be non-corrosive and self-evacuating and equipped with diaphragms and a locking device

• Each air regulator shall have an associated 0-200 psi liquid filled pressure gauge

• Regulators and gauges shall be of panel mount type

3 • An auxiliary light designed for recreational vehicles or similar mobile applications shall be installed inside the operator’s console to illuminate the electrical connections for servicing

• This light shall be switched from inside the console and shall be UL-approved and CSA-compliant

• The housing and clear lens shall be acrylic, and the 2-wire construction will be 16 gauge

• 12v bulb shall be replaceable

N. Electrical System:

1 All electrical power circuits for the striping equipment shall originate from the Electrical Power

Control Panel located in the lower section of the operator’s control console 2 • Each circuit shall be color-coded wire and shall be protected by fuses

• All junction blocks at the control box and on the gun carriages shall be protected from the weather and shall follow standardized cable color-coding

• Junction blocks are to be UL-listed 3 • The wiring harness between the junction blocks is to be protected by polyethylene corrugated loom wire covering

• Shrink tubing shall be used as a protective covering on the wiring from the cart junction box to the air solenoids

• Individual ground wires shall be supplied for all electrical components and functions

• Chassis grounding is unacceptable

• Wire connections shall be done inside the junction box or control panels; spliced wiring is unacceptable 4 Cable connectors for the control boxes shall be quick-disconnect plugs and receptacles designed for quick removal 5 The connections shall be the correct gauge rated to withstand the current needed to operate the guns and the control box 6 A “Kill Switch” shall be provided in the chassis cab to shut off all electrical controls for the striping guns 7 • A chassis cab-mounted LED lightbar shall be provided

• LED amber/green strobe lights shall be provided

• Four (4) LED beacons, one on each front corner of the deck, and one on each rear corner of the unit, and two (2) 180-degree mini strobe lights on gun carriages, with one installed on the outside edge of each gun carriage

8 • Two (2) Skip-Line, Inc. Model SC-12 four-line controllers shall be provided

• Ground speed signal shall be obtained from a heavy-duty aluminum wrap installed on the chassis driveshaft

O. Electronic Skipline:

1 • A six (6) digit, digital reset, footage meter capable of measuring actual feet of line applied shall…