403 60 10 Trailer Mounted Asphalt Patching Machine December 2017.docx

Specification No. 403-60-10

Specification No. 403-60-10

Questionnaire for a Trailer Mounted, Multi-Function Asphalt Patching Machine

State of Illinois Department of Transportation

Specifications and Questionnaire for Trailer Mounted, Multi-Function, Asphalt Patching Machine

December 2017

This specification and questionnaire covers a trailer mounted, multi-function, liquid asphalt patching machine for use in Department of Transportation highway maintenance operations. The Department of Transportation is specifying acceptable units by required 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 equipment must submit with their bid written proof of the following:

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

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

3. Provide a list of 3 end users with telephone numbers and contact names that are presently using the product quoted.

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.

Proposed with this bid:

This specification is intended to describe a trailer mounted patching machine capable of using compressed air to clean cracks and work area, spray heated emulsion over area to provide tack coat, apply fully coated patch material mixture and provide adequate control and workability to ensure that application of material is a proper patch density.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Working Area:

The unit shall be capable of working a minimum of 1,240 square feet.

Boom:

Boom shall contain counterweight(s) and supports capable of operating in a safe manner.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Operator controls shall be boom mounted to contain asphalt, aggregate, throttle, hydraulic, and horn controls.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The Operating position shall be a minimum of 4 feet from the material discharge and designed to eliminate material over spray from contacting the operator.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Discharge Nozzle and Coating System:

Asphalt spray shall be capable of a 100% coating of the aggregate prior to discharge.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Unit must be capable of placing up to 3.5 tons of patching material per hour.

The end of the nozzle shall be fitted with an operator controlled, electrically powered heating element to prevent clogging at the nozzle during periods of not being in use.

Tanks:

Shall have a minimum of 250 gallons pressurized (ASME Code Vessel) and completely insulated emulsion tank with safety pressure relief valve.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Emulsion tank shall be tested to 300 PSI with a ASME code approved working pressure of 200 PSI.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No

Emulsion storage tank shall have minimum RValue 19 waterproof insulation.

Heat exchanger must keep emulsion tank, emulsion line and nozzle at an average temperature of 140°F for patching, even in cold weather use down to 20ºF.

Heating element shall not be in direct contact with emulsion to allow for heating element removal without draining tank and prevent charring of asphalt.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No A minimum 15 gallon ASME pressurized flush tank.

A minimum 8 gallon flush holding tank.

Emulsion tank and lines shall be heated with fluid circulated directly from diesel engine.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Emulsion tank shall provide for overnight 110 volt electrical heating.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Emulsion tank shall have an easy access lid for loading and a minimum 2 inch bottom discharge gate for clean out.

Hoses:

Aggregate hose shall be made of materials that resist curling and twisting with reinforced rubber lining.

All pressure hoses shall have high-pressure fittings and rated for maximum output of system.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Compressor:

Unit shall have a minimum 13.2 CFM compressor, direct drive with governed regulator control and capabilities to piggy back a hydraulic pump.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Maximum pressure 150 PSI.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Aggregate Delivery System:

Unit shall have a pneumatic venturi eductor that conveys aggregate from hopper, through emulsion spray bath and out the nozzle with no moving parts.

Aggregate hopper shall have a bolted on safety screen.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Aggregate flow shall be regulated by air actuated slide plate.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Aggregate flow controls shall be located on articulating operator’s boom for finger tip operation.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The top of the aggregate hopper shall be a maximum 36”, measured off the ground with the unit sitting level.

Tailgate Feed:

Unit shall come equipped with gravity tailgate or auger feeder design to adapt to typical dump truck tailgate that includes hose to feed aggregate directly from tailgate to aggregate hopper.

Blower:

Blower shall be a minimum high volume 450 CFM lobe blower.

Blower shall be equipped with heavy duty silencer.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Engine:

The engine shall be:

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Engine controls shall be conveniently mounted for easy operation.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Unit shall have minimum 22 gallon fuel tank. Clearly marked “Diesel Fuel Only”

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Filters:

Engine filter shall be dry type.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Blower filter shall be dry type.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No

Chassis:

Chassis/frame shall be heavy duty reinforced tubular steel frame.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The unit shall have tandem axles with leaf spring suspension. Minimum 12,000 lbs. GAW rating.

Tires - Rated for the GVW of the unit.

Unit shall have 10,000 lb 3 inch pintle hitch, adjustable 21 to 30 inches from ground with approximately 2¼” increments.

Screw post jack to support the trailer when loaded to capacity. The handle shall be easily accessible to the operator from the outside of the trailer frame.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Safety chains – Two (2) with a minimum 3/8" Grade 70 chain Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Electrical:

Electric brake package including safety electric breakaway system.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No LED 12 volt light package and reflectors, as needed to meet DOT regulations.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The unit shall be equipped with a strobe or LED type flashing light mounted to the rear of the machine.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Paint/Finish:

The unit shall be chemically etched or shot blasted, primed, painted two (2) coats or powder coated the manufacturers standard color.

Optional Equipment and Features:

The following items shall be provided only if called for in the bid proposal.

Unit shall come equipped with a crack filling 25 foot emulsion hose on retractable reel with 4 foot hand wand mounted on the rear of the unit.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No LED Arrow board measuring 48” wide with control.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No General:

One (1) copy of the 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 DVD in lieu of paper.

Training:

Instruction by a qualified factory or dealer personnel covering operation and maintenance of the machine shall be provided for a minimum of two (2) IDOT representatives at the time of delivery. Training not meeting these requirements will be cause for a “Complaint to Vendor”.

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 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.

Manufacturer shall warranty all parts and labor for a minimum of one (1) year from date of acceptance by the Department. A copy of the vendor’s warranty shall be attached to 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. The bidder's ability to provide prompt parts and service within the State of Illinois will be considered.

List locations for parts and service:

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

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No

The vendor shall notify the delivery location 24 hours prior to delivery. Delivery shall be made by truck to the locations shown on the proposal. The type of truck or trailer used for delivery shall be such that unloading can be accomplished by tractor-loader or truck wreckers. Trucks loaded beyond this capability will be rejected, and it will be the bidder's responsibility to arrange the unloading.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No If No to any portion, explain:

Bid Package:

Bidders will need to send two copies of each of the following with their proposal.

a) Bid Document

b) Specification Questionnaire

c) Descriptive Literature

d) Board of Elections Certificate Complies: |_| Yes |_| No IDOT Contact:

In regards to this specification only. Sales calls are prohibited.

Clint Faugust IL. Dept. of Transportation 2300 South Dirksen Parkway Springfield, IL. 62764 Room 303 Ph. 217-558-5074 E-mail: Clint.Faugust@illinois.gov