524 60 06 Concrete Saw June 2020~1.docx

State of Illinois Department of Transportation Bureau of Business Services Specifications and Questionnaire for a 65 H.P, Self-Propelled Concrete Cutting Machine June 2020 This specification and questionnaire covers a self-propelled concrete cutting machine for use by the Department of Transportation for cutting cured, reinforced concrete in highways and bridge decks.

Each bidder shall submit with their bid descriptive literature and specifications describing the equipment proposed. This information shall be clearly marked to indicate the make, model, and accessories proposed to be furnished.

Bidders 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 and has produced and sold such equipment to the satisfaction of previous buyers.

· 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.

Provided 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

Cutting:

The machine shall be designed to use rotary diamond segmented saw blades to cut with water.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The saw shall be capable of sawing with 42” diameter blades with a 1” diameter arbor.

The blade drive shaft shall have a minimum of four (4) seals or layers of protection between the ball bearings and outside dirt. The driveshaft diameter shall be 2”.

The saw furnished shall be capable of cutting to a depth of no less than17” with a 42” diameter blade. The unit proposed shall include a cutting depth indicator.

The machine shall be equipped with an electro-hydraulic pump, operator adjustable, depth control.

The saw shall cut with a downward rotation.

The unit shall be equipped with a front pointer.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Note: One 42” blade shall be included for training and machine set up.

The saw shall be equipped with an electronic tracking system displayed in/on the screen with the ability to memorize the last used setting.

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

The machine shall be powered by a liquid cooled diesel engine having a horsepower rating of no less than 65 H.P. at governed speed and a minimum of 55 H.P. at the blade shaft.

Component:

The engine shall be equipped with the following:

· Keyed or passcode electric starter.

· Alternator

· Amp meter

· Hour meter

· Battery

· Tachometer

· Current Emissions Standards

All gauges or screens shall be backlit for use in night cutting.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The fuel capacity shall be capable of operating the machine under load for approximately six (6) hours.

Blade Drive & Shaft:

The blade drive shall be belt driven including quad sealed ball or roller bearings.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The power drive shall be totally enclosed and provide variable speed from 0 to ±300 fpm.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The drive shall provide for a downward blade rotation with adjustable blade RPM.

The machine shall be capable of driving the blade from either side of the machine.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Water:

The machine shall be capable of operation of both wet and dry cutting blades.

Complies: Yes ____ No ____ When operated with water the machine shall feature the following:

· Positive displacement water pump

· Quick-setting cutoff water valve

· Hose

The cutting blade shall be housed in a steel cover with built-in nozzles or applicators to provide water to the blade.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The housing and water capabilities shall be available for easy installation on either side of the machine.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Drivetrain:

The unit shall have hydrostatic drive with balanced dual direct drive motors. The drive motors shall have infinite speed control and allow the operator to make track adjustments (electronic track control) while in motion. System shall allow for a return to neutral and memorize last known cut settings.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Wheels:

The machine chassis shall be equipped with no less than four (4) wheels with solid rubber tires.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The wheels shall be equipped with roller or ball bearings with pressure lube fittings.

Truck Connection for Lighting and Electrical:

Type: 7-way SAE connector, ATA approved.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| A seven (7)-wire receptacle for trailer light jumper cable shall be furnished.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Lights and Reflectors:

Must meet all Federal and State regulations and comply with the Illinois Law and Vehicle Code in effect at the time of manufacture.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Startup Service/Training:

The successful vendor shall deliver the machine and send a technician to the delivery destination to completely assemble the machine and set the blade RPM.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The technician shall stay with the crew at the work site to train the operators in the use and adjustment of the saw.

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

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

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No

General:

Two (2) copies of all operator's 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 CD/DVD or flash drive in lieu of paper.

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 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 manufacturers’ rated loads for chains and bearings shall not be exceeded when the unit is loaded with such loads.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Standard tool kits shall be supplied.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No |_| Not required Manufacturer's standard warranty shall be provided. Bidder shall attach copy of warranty with 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 within the State of Illinois.

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

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Delivery:

This machine is to be delivered in first-class operating condition with acceptance subject to Department of Transportation inspection and approval.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No

Additional Optional Equipment:

The following optional equipment shall be furnished ONLY when specifically called for in the line item description of the BID. Please review each line item in the bid carefully.

Optional Trailer:

The trailer shall be new construction, metal or aluminum and include light weight self-storing ramp. It shall be secured by pin(s) on both sides when closed for transport.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The ramp shall provide a loading angle that provides for operator safety and the use of the saws drive mechanism for loading purposes. The ramp shall be the width of the trailer. It shall be framed with heavy walled tubular material with four (4) ribs evenly spaced across the tubular frame and covered with a heavy weight expanded metal or aluminum surface to provide traction to load the saw and support the operator while loading.

The running gear shall be designed to carry the weight of the machine at speeds in excess of 60 MPH.

The towing tongue shall be designed for attaching to a pintle eye of 3" diameter and adjustable in height from 22" to 27" and maintain level towing height.

The tongue shall be long enough to provide for clearance of the saw with the tailgate of the truck in the down position.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No A front mounted, swing-away adjustable landing stand rated in excess of the tongue weight shall be provided.

Trailer safety chains exceeding the load rating of the trailer shall be provided.

Repair Parts and Service:

Since 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 to the State of Illinois.

List locations where service is readily available:

Specification No. 524-60-06

Specification No. 524-60-06 Specifications and Questionnaire for a 65 H.P. Self-Propelled Concrete Cutting Machine

Bid Response:

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

a) Specification Questionnaire

b) Descriptive Literature