473 60 10 Trailer Mounted Sewer Cleaner October 2021.docx

Specification No. 473-60-10

Specification No. 473-60-10 Specifications and Questionnaire for a Trailer Mounted, High Pressure, Sewer Cleaner State of Illinois Department of Transportation Bureau of Business Services Specifications and Questionnaire for a Trailer Mounted, High Pressure, Sewer Cleaner October 2021 This specification and questionnaire covers a trailer mounted, high pressure, sewer cleaner for use in Department of Transportation highway maintenance operations.

Each bidder shall submit with their bid 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 this 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 to 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 their 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

Type:

Trailer mounted, high-pressure, water jet type sewer cleaner, to include the following options and accessories:

Pump:

The style or type shall be the standard as required by the manufacturer but shall meet the following requirements.

Component:

The pump shall provide a minimum flow and pressure rate of 30 Gallons per Minute @ 3,000 psi.

The pump shall be a ceramic plunger design, of high torque, driven by a cog-style traction belt, requiring no lubrication to the drive system. There shall be no gearboxes or mechanical couplings to drive the pump.

The pump housing shall include easily accessible case drains for cold weather storage.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The pump shall have recirculation capability allowing water to circulate through the pump while the operator retracts the hose for refilling without shut down.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The pump shall be capable of pumping fresh water, salt water, brackish water, as well as some inert chemicals without damage. The pump shall be capable of withstanding dry operation for a minimal length of time.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The winterization of the water system shall be accomplished using a 15 gallon storage tank to provide anti-freeze circulation through the entire system. The system shall be plumbed to recapture the anti-freeze and reuse it after use.

Pulsation System:

System shall include operator-controlled pulsation function to aid in removing compacted blockage.

Engine:

The power unit shall be a current production, fully enclosed, heavy-duty, liquid cooled, industrial, 4-cylinder, diesel engine providing a minimum 73 horsepower. It shall be turbo-charged and feature air-to-air cooled after cooling. This engine shall be compliant with all current EPA T4F emission regulations or as outlined for liquid cooled stationary “off-road” diesel engines.

Component:

The engine shall be equipped with the following:

· Keyed electric start

· Direct reading hour meter

· Rust resistant Fuel tank clearly marked “Diesel fuel only”

· Electronic governor and throttle control

· Automatic shut down for high engine temperature or low oil pressure

· Gauges and instrumentation to include tachometer, volt meter, oil pressure, and temperature

· Aluminum or Galvanneal steel Engine enclosure

· Wireless remote with the following standards:

· Engine Start/Stop

· Water On/Off

· Emergency Stop

· Pressure Up/Down

· Other standard accessories

All the above shall be enclosed in a lockable weather-proof enclosure.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The battery for the engine shall be mounted in a separate enclosure and may be located in one of the tool boxes specified under “Additional Required Accessories”.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Hose and Reel:

The sewer cleaner hose reel shall be of safety design and capable of 170 degrees rotation without the repositioning of the machine.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The operator controls for the machine shall be attached and pivot with the hose reel. They shall be contained in a N.E.M.A. 4 weatherproof enclosure. The mounting of the controls shall be easily accessible by the operator.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The reel shall be constructed to hold a capacity of 600 feet of 3/4” I.D. hose. The reel shall contain 500 Feet of 3/4” I.D. cleaner hose with a working pressure of 3,000 psi and a burst pressure of 7,500 psi.

The hose shall be provided with a 10-foot leader hose of the same burst and working pressure.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The machine shall include the following nozzles and hose attachments:

· Penetrator style nozzle

· Variable angle nozzle

· Nozzle extension with rack

· Slipper hose

· Upstream pulley guide

· Nozzle rack for storing nozzles

The hose reel shall be hydraulically driven forward and reverse. An upstream pulley guide shall be included.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The hose reel shall be provided with a manufacturer's approved hose containment system or hose guide system to protect the operator. The system shall allow for servicing the hose in the field.

An automatic level rewind feature to neatly rewind the hose to the reel shall be provided.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No An easily read electronic hose footage meter shall also be included. This device shall be housed in a NEMA 4 type waterproof containment and measure the hose as it is fed off the reel. The meter shall keep a minimum 99% accurate reading during operation.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Water pump shall have 4 water pressure presets. Presets will allow quick toggling between pressures controlled at operator’s panel and wireless remote. Programmed presets will allow operations to target a specific pressure while using nozzles and different accessories.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No

Tank(s):

The machine water tank(s) shall have a working, filled minimum capacity of 750 Gallons.

Note: If more than one tank is used, they shall be inter-connected in a manner that does not impede filling or discharge.

The tank(s) shall be constructed and vented to complete filling and include an anti-siphon device, and to transport water safely, using fiberglass, epoxy-lined steel, or high-density polyethylene type tanks.

Note: The use of polyethylene tanks will be allowed only if their composition includes certified UV inhibitors, and they are warranted against failure for 5 years from in-service date with complete replacement.

The tank shall include an external sight gauge, replaceable screen at the fill port and a hand operated drain valve.

Trailer:

The trailer shall have tandem 6,000 lb. axles with all components rated to exceed the maximum loaded weight when filled to capacity and towed at highway speed.

The four wheel trailer shall include an adjustable pintle type hitch, compatible to those used by IDOT on their single and tandem axle dump trucks (i.e. Premier Model 2200).

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The trailer shall include electric brakes at each wheel. A heavy-duty 7-prong plug wired to ATA specifications shall be used for the LED lighting, brakes, etc. All lighting and reflectors shall comply with the Illinois Vehicle Code.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Trailer chassis shall include full coverage, corrosion resistant fenders. Any step surfaces shall be non-slip.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Wheels and tires shall be new, first run quality. Steel wheels shall be painted or powder coated standard color. Aluminum wheels shall be standard finish.

Additional Required Accessories:

A 25 foot tank fill hose with fittings for filling at fire hydrants shall be provided.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Trigger controlled hand held jetting gun with a regulated 800 psi pressure and 25 foot of pressure rated hose with reel.

Two (2) aluminum weather-proof storage boxes with a minimum length of 60” shall be supplied and mounted one on each side of the trailer.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Note: Fender mounting of these boxes is acceptable but under no circumstances shall they hinder the operation of the machine.

General:

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

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Two (2) copies of all operator's manuals, parts lists, electrical schematics, 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 machine shall be provided at a site chosen by the receiving IDOT District.

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, tools, and/or accessories not specifically called for but required for proper operation shall be provided.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No 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.

Since the continuous operation of this equipment is of the utmost importance and generally of an emergency nature, it is necessary that the successful bidder be in a position to render prompt parts and service within the State of Illinois.

The vendor or manufacturer of the unit considered for award shall, at the request of the State of Illinois, demonstrate this or similar equipment at a location within the receiving District in the State of Illinois and in the presence of authorized state personnel to prove out any features in question.

Bid Reponse:

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

a) Specification Questionnaire

b) Descriptive Literature