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City of Columbus RFQ033226 Department of Water & Power/Division of Power

Digger Derrick Trucks

BIDDER GUIDE

The following information is provided by the City of Columbus to assist you in navigating the formal bid procedures. This information is not to supersede or replace any of the actual bid specifications or requirements; its sole purpose is to provide information on the process. If you have any questions regarding the process, please contact the appropriate City of Columbus representative listed on the bid solicitation (for specification questions see instructions below).

Any addenda issued by the City of Columbus will be posted on this site. The City of Columbus will send notification of addenda to Bidders that have an active login id and password with Columbus Vendor Services and are registered for the commodity code(s) associated with this solicitation.

Though the notification methods above will be utilized to notify bidders of addenda it is ultimately the Bidder’s responsibility to check this site for verification of any issued addenda.

IN ORDER FOR YOUR BID TO BE CONSIDERED:

X Pricing is to be entered into the corresponding lines in the body of the RFQ

AND

The following documents must be completed and attached to your response. Complete this checklist to confirm the items required in your bid. Failure to submit the listed documents may be cause for rejection of your bid:

Completed Product Bid details (pages 7 - 20)

Reference Pages

Subcontractor Information

Experience Documentation

Literature

Warranty

Please refer to the Vendor Services User Guide for guidance using the Attachment feature to attach references, literature, warranty information and any other documentation as needed. ALL ATTACHMENTS MUST BE IN

PDF FORMAT TO ATTACH.

PLEASE NOTE – Per ORC Chapter 1703, to be awarded this bid you must show proof your company is registered and in good standing to do business in the State of Ohio through the Secretary of State, or provide a certified statement that your company falls within one of the exemptions in the Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1703.02. To register or check the status of your company go to https://www.ohiosos.gov/businesses/

Revised 2026

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE

The Contractor will not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, familial status or military status. The Contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, familial status or military status. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment up-grading, demotion, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training. The Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices summarizing the provisions of this Equal Opportunity Clause.

The Contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Contractor, state that the Contractor is an equal opportunity employer.

It is the policy of the City of Columbus that program members as defined in section 3901.01 of the Columbus City Codes shall have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts awarded by the City.

The Contractor shall permit access to any relevant and pertinent reports and documents by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Director for the sole purpose of verifying compliance with

Title 39 of the Columbus City Codes, and with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion regulations.

All such materials provided to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Director by the Contractor shall be considered confidential.

The Contractor will not obstruct or hinder the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Director or his/her deputies, staff and assistants in the fulfillment of the duties and responsibilities imposed by Title 39 of the Columbus City Codes.

The Contractor and each subcontractor will include a summary of this Equal Opportunity

Clause in every subcontract. The Contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontractor as is necessary as a means of enforcing the provisions of the Equal Opportunity Clause.

The Contractor agrees to refrain from subcontracting any part of this Contract or contract modification thereto to a contractor not holding a valid certification number as provided for in

Title 39 of the Columbus City Codes.

Failure or refusal of a Contractor or subcontractor to comply with the provisions of Title

39 of the Columbus City Codes may result in cancellation of this contract.

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SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Special conditions included in the specifications, if inconsistent with provisions included in "Information for Bidders", shall take precedence over any provisions in "Information for Bidders" to the extent inconsistent.

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL

Responses must be entered and submitted electronically in the body of the RFQ. Some RFQs require pricing lists or additional documents to be attached to the RFQ response electronically. In rare instances documents require submission via regular mail delivery. Refer to the "Proposal Information" section of the specifications for instructions for submission. Any unauthorized conditions, limitations or provisions attached to the proposal may render the bid nonresponsive and result in its rejection.

ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION

This proposal submitted by the bidder to the City of Columbus will be accepted or rejected within a period of 180 days from bid opening date.

The City reserves the right to waive technicalities, and to request a rebid on the required material. If more than one item, prices shall be quoted on the units requested. However, each item shall be considered a separate bid and the City reserves the right to award a contract on each item separately or on all items as a whole or any combination thereof. Bidders whose proposal is made on an "All or None" basis must clearly state such fact in the proposals.

Each RFQ issued by the City shall state that the RFQ may be cancelled and that any RFQ response may be rejected in whole or in part when it is for good cause and in the best interests of the City.

WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS

Bidders may withdraw their RFQ response at any time prior to the time specified in the advertisement as the closing time for the receipt of bids.

However, no bidder shall withdraw or cancel his response for a period of 180 calendar days after said advertised closing time for the receipt of proposals.

DEFAULT PROVISION

In case of default by the bidder or the contractor, the City of Columbus may terminate and may procure the articles or services from other sources and hold the bidder or contractor responsible for any excess costs occasioned or incurred thereby.

SIGNATURE REQUIRED

By submitting this response electronically, bidder/proposer is affixing an electronic signature as defined by the Ohio Uniform Transactions Act.

Said signature represents that he/she has the authority to bind the entity to the terms and conditions contained herein.

APPLICABLE LAWS

The Revised Code of the State of Ohio, the Charter of the City of Columbus, and all City ordinances insofar as they apply to the laws of competitive bidding, contracts, and purchases, and wage theft prevention, are made a part hereof.

PRICING

Bidders are to quote firm or fixed prices for the duration of any contract which may be a result of this proposal unless otherwise noted in the specifications. In case of discrepancy in computing the amount of the bid, the UNIT PRICE quoted will govern.

Quotations are requested F.O.B. destination. If quoted F.O.B. Shipping Point include freight estimate and full value insurance cost.

CONTRACT AND BOND

The bidder to whom an award is made will be required to execute a written contract with the City of Columbus, Ohio within ten days after receiving such contract for execution, and if specified in the legal notice, furnish a good and approved bond conditioned upon the faithful performance of the same. The proposal, contract, proposal bond, (if applicable), and performance bond (if applicable) shall be in the form herein specified.

If, at any time during the continuance of the Contract, any surety shall, in the opinion of the Finance & Management Director, become irresponsible, then said Director shall have the right to require additional and sufficient surety or sureties. The Contractor shall furnish the surety or sureties to the satisfaction of the said Director, within ten (10) days after notice. In default thereof the default provision herein shall apply.

LIABILITY, INSURANCE, LICENSES AND PERMITS

Where bidders are required to enter or go onto City of Columbus property to deliver materials or perform work or services as a result of bid award, the bidder will assume full duty, obligation and expense of obtaining all necessary licenses, permits, and insurance when required.

The bidder shall be liable for any damages or loss to the City occasioned by negligence of the bidder (or his agent) or any person the bidder has designated in the completion of his contract as a result of his bid.

Particular attention is directed to the statutory requirements of the State of Ohio relative to the licensing of corporation organized under the Laws of any other State.

TAXES

Federal and/or State Taxes are not to be included in prices quoted. The successful bidder will be furnished an exemption certificate if needed.

SAMPLES

Samples, when requested, must be furnished free of expense to the City and if not destroyed, will upon request be returned at the bidder's expense.

DELIVERY

Time will be of the essence for any orders placed as a result of this bid.

Purchaser reserves the right to cancel such orders or any part thereof, without obligations if delivery is not made within the time(s) specified.

Delivery shall be made during normal working hours and to the destination shown on the proposal.

QUALITY

Unless otherwise stated by the bidder, the RFQ response will be considered as being in strict accordance with the specifications outlined in the Bid Document.

References to a particular trade, manufacturer's catalog or model number are made for descriptive purposes to guide the bidder in interpreting the requirements of the City. They should not be construed as excluding proposals on other types of materials, equipment and supplies. However, the bidder, if awarded the contract, will be required to furnish the particular item referred to in the specifications or description unless a departure or substitution is clearly noted and described in the proposal.

CHANGES AND ADDENDA TO BID DOCUMENTS

Each change or addenda issued in relation to this bid document will be published on the City’s Vendor Services website no less than five (5) working days prior to the scheduled bid opening date. In addition, to the extent possible, notice will be e-mailed to each person registered as having interest in the commodities selected for this bid. Total bid inquiry or specific item cancellations may be issued later than that time specified above.

WITHHOLDING OF INCOME TAX

All bidders are advised that in order for a contract to bind the City, each contract must contain the provisions found in Chapter 362 C.C.C.

with regard to income taxes due or payable to the City of Columbus for wages, salaries and commissions paid to the contractor's employees as well as requiring those contractors to ensure that subcontractors withhold in a like manner.

CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS

Contractor hereby certifies the following: that it is familiar with Ohio Revised Code (“O.R.C.”) Section 3517.13; that all applicable parties listed in Subsection (I) or (J) of O.R.C. Section 3517.13 are in full compliance with Subsection (I) and (J) of that Section; that it is eligible for this contract under the law and will remain in compliance with O.R.C. Section 3517.13 for the duration of this contract and for one year thereafter.

PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS

The City of Columbus, as a political subdivision of the State of Ohio, is subject to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 149, known as the Ohio Public Records Law. Consequently, the Offeror understands that ALL documents submitted in response to this solicitation are considered public records and WILL be released when a public records request is

INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS

-3B- (INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS continued) made by news media, competitors, or other interested parties, in accordance with the law. If you contend that certain CLEARLY MARKED portions of your response constitute an exception to Ohio’s public records law, you MUST submit your legal basis in support of that assertion with your response.

If a public records request is made for any portion of the documents that you have submitted and you have NOT clearly marked such documents as information constituting an exception to Ohio’s public records law, your information will be released immediately.

If a public records request is made for such information and you HAVE clearly marked portions of your response as information constituting an exception to Ohio’s public records law, AND you have submitted the legal basis supporting such claim, the City will release a redacted version of your information to the requestor and notify you that a request was made and that a redacted version of your response was released.

Should the requestor indicate that the redacted version is not sufficient for their purposes, you then will be IMMEDIATELY responsible for obtaining an order from a Court of competent jurisdiction in Franklin County, Ohio enjoining release of your clearly marked information constituting an exception to Ohio’s public records law.

If a public records request is made for such information and you HAVE clearly marked portions of your response as information constituting an exception to Ohio’s public records law, but you have NOT submitted the legal basis supporting such claim, the City WILL RELEASE your information to the requestor and notify you that a request was made and that your response was released.

DO NOT mark your entire response/submittal as information constituting an exception to Ohio’s public records law. If your entire response/submittal is so marked, the City of Columbus will not consider your offer.

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IN THE EVENT OF A CONTRACT

1. Where applicable according to the specifications successful seller shall transfer and deliver to City goods which conform to the specifications.

2. The City shall accept from seller goods that conform to the specifications, and shall pay for the goods in accordance with the terms of an agreement, which may result from this proposal.

3. The risk of loss from any causality to the goods regardless of the cause of the casualty shall be on seller until the goods have been delivered at the address designated in the order and are approved after inspection by the City.

4. Seller warrants and represents that seller has absolute and good title to and full right to dispose of the goods, and that there are no liens, claims, or encumbrances of any kind against the goods, and at the time of delivery shall be free from any security interests or other lien or encumbrance.

5. If there is a breach by seller of the warranty against encumbrances granted by seller in an agreement, which may result from this proposal, the City shall have the option to cancel an agreement, which may result from this proposal.

6. Seller shall defend any action brought against the City so far as the action is based on a claim that the goods, or any part of the goods, furnished under an agreement which may result from this proposal constitutes an infringement of any patent of the United States or a trademark. Seller shall be notified promptly in writing of the action and be given authority, information, and assistance, at the expense of seller, for the defense of the action. Seller shall pay all damages and costs awarded in the action. In case the goods or a part thereof are held to constitute infringement and the use of the goods or part thereof is enjoined, seller shall, at the expense of the seller, either procure for the City the rights to continue using the goods, replace the goods or a part hereof with non-infringing goods of equal or better quality, modify the goods so that the goods become non-infringing while continuing to meet or exceed the original specifications, or retake the goods and refund the purchase prices and the transportation and installation costs of the goods at the option of the City.

7. Seller warrants that (1) the goods to be supplied pursuant to an agreement which result from this proposal are fit and sufficient for the purpose intended, (2) the goods are merchantable, of a good quality, and free from defects, whether patent or latent, in material or workmanship and (3) the goods sold to the City pursuant to an agreement which may result from this proposal conform to the specifications. The particular purpose of which the goods are required may be set forth in the specifications.

8. The benefit of any warranty made in an agreement which may result from this proposal by seller shall extend to the City and to the employees of the City, any employee of the City may bring an action directly against seller for damages or injuries sustained by the employee resulting from any breach of warranty by seller.

9. All goods ordered shall be subject to final inspection and approval at the facility of the City designated for delivery. Any goods, which do not conform to the order of the City, may be rejected by the City.

The City may hold any goods rejected pending instructions from the seller or the City may return goods to seller at seller's expense.

10. If any tender or delivery by seller is rejected by the City for nonconformity, no notice of intention to cure can be effective unless it is received by the City agency within five (5) days after notice of rejection is sent to seller.

11. The liability of the City for either non-acceptance of conforming goods or repudiation of the agreement which might result from this proposal shall be limited to the difference between the market price at the time and place for tender of the goods and the unpaid sales price together with any incidental damages, but less expenses paid in consequence of the breach by the City.

12. An agreement which may result from this proposal shall not be modified or altered by any subsequent course of performance between parties or by additional terms contained in any subsequent documents unless said additional or differing terms are incorporated by contract modification authorized to be entered into by ordinance.

13. Contractor shall protect, indemnify and save the City harmless from and against any damage, cost, or liability, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, resulting from claims for any or all injuries to persons or damage to property arising from intentional, willful or negligent acts or omissions of Contractor, its officers, employees, agents, or Subcontractors.

14. The City will not indemnify the contractor and is prohibited from doing so.

15. This Contract may not be assigned or otherwise transferred to others by the Contractor without the prior written consent of the City.

If this Contract is so assigned, it shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon any respective successors and assigns (including successive, as well as immediate, successors and assignees) of the Contractor.

16. The signatories to this Contract represent that they have the authority to bind themselves and their respective organizations to this Contract.

17. In the event either party is unable to perform its obligations under the terms of this Agreement because of acts of God, strikes, equipment or transmission failure or damage reasonably beyond its control, epidemics, pandemics, or other causes reasonably beyond its control, such party shall not be liable for damages to the other for any damages resulting from such failure to perform or otherwise from such causes.

LOCAL CREDIT

Pursuant to City of Columbus Ordinance # 2607-2012, in determining the lowest bid for a contract the local bidder credit will not be applied.

WAGE THEFT PREVENTION

Chapter 377 of the Columbus City Codes is hereby incorporated into the contract and seller is required to comply with said chapter. This includes, but is not limited to reporting requirements and the obligation to review the commission list of contractors and subcontractors that received an adverse determination. Penalties for failure to comply with the wage theft prevention code include suspension for three years, up to permanent disbarment.

CERTIFICATE OF TITLE ON EQUIPMENT

If applicable to this purchase, all documents required to obtain a State of Ohio Certificate of Title must be delivered to:

Fleet Management Administrator City of Columbus/Fleet Management Div.

4211 Groves Road Columbus, Ohio 43232

After signature by the Fleet Management Administrator, an original title is to be delivered to the above address within three (3) days. No payment for vehicles requiring a title will be authorized by the Fleet Management Administrator until a valid title is received.

REMEDIES

All claims, counterclaims, disputes and other matters in question between the City, its agents and employees, and the Contractor arising out of or relating to this agreement or its breach will be decided in a court of competent jurisdiction within the County of Franklin, State of Ohio.

OFFERORS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Terms and conditions, submitted with this proposal, which are contrary to City Code or Charter shall be disregarded for the purpose of any subsequent contract. The successful bidder shall be notified as to which terms and conditions, if any, have been deleted.

PUBLICATIONS

The Contractor agrees to submit to the City’s Contract Administrator all advertising, sales promotion, and other publicity matters relating to this Contract wherein the City’s name is mentioned or language used from which the connection of the City’s name therewith may, in the City’s judgment, be inferred or implied. The Contractor further agrees not to publish, or use such advertising, sales promotion, or publicity matter without the prior written consent of the City except that may be required under law.

Detailed Specifications

1.0 SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION

1.1 Scope: It is the intent of the City of Columbus, Department of Water & Power, Division of

Power to obtain formal bids to establish a contract for the purchase of two (2) Terex Commander 4047 47-foot digger/derrick trucks or approved equal with a minimum GVW rating of 33,000 lbs., equipped with a utility body. The trucks will be used by the Division of Power when working on distribution power poles.

1.2 Classification: The contract resulting from this bid proposal will provide for the purchase and delivery of two (2) new and unused Terex Commander 4047 47-foot digger/derrick trucks or approved equal with a minimum GVW rating of 33,000 lbs., equipped with utility body. All Offerors must document the manufacture certified reseller partnership. Bidders are required to show experience in providing this type of equipment and warranty service as detailed in these specifications.

1.2.1 Bidder Experience: The offeror must submit an outline of its experience and work history in these types of equipment and warranty service for the past five years.

1.2.2 Bidder References: The offeror shall have documented proven successful contracts from at least four customers that the offeror supports that are similar in scope, complexity, and cost to the requirements of this specification.

1.3 Specification Questions: Questions regarding this bid must be submitted on the

Vendor Services portal by 11:00 am Monday, July 20, 2026. Responses will be posted on the RFQ on Vendor Services no later than Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 11:00 am.

1.4 For additional information concerning this bid, including procedures on how to submit a proposal, you must go to the City of Columbus Vendor Services web site at https://columbusvendorservices.powerappsportals.com/ and view this bid number.

2.0 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS AND STANDARDS

2.1 Must meet or exceed all City, State, Federal safety guidelines and standards.

2.2 All OSHA applicable guidelines and standards.

2.3 Society of Automotive Engineers (S.A.E.) specifications

2.4 Lighting equipment: Ohio Department of Transportation (O.D.O.T.) and Federal Motor

Vehicle Safety Standards (F.M.V.S.S.)

2.5 Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) requirements

2.6 29 CFR 1910 (series) and 29 CFR 1926 (series) OSHA Regulations.

2.7 Ohio Department of Transportation 49 CFR (series).

2.8 References to a particular trade or manufacturer's model number are made for descriptive purposes to guide the bidder in interpreting the requirements of the City.

They should not be construed as excluding proposals on other types of materials, equipment and supplies.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General Information:

3.1.1 Term: The contract awarded as a result of this proposal is for a one-time purchase.

3.1.2 Pricing: Bidders are to bid firm or fixed prices, FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed. All pricing must include manufacturer warranty. All manufacturer warranties will be passed on to the City of Columbus.

3.1.3 Quantity: Two (2) Terex Commander 4047 47-foot digger/derrick trucks or approved equal equipped with utility body with a minimum G.V.W. rating of 33,000 pounds.

3.1.3.1 The City of Columbus reserves the right to require verification that certain minimum production levels have been met in order to ensure that we are purchasing actual production models and the quoted unit meets specifications.

3.1.4 Quality Standards: The City intends to purchase new, unused and the most current model. The specifications describe a minimum acceptable requirement which a bidder has to meet. However, the bidder is allowed to exceed a minimum requirement where the excess enhances the function of the unit and which the City can accept. It is not acceptable for a bidder to exceed a maximum desired limit.

3.2 Bidder Requirements: The City will use the requirements of this section to determine if each bidder meets the minimum standards to be considered a responsible bidder.

Please print, complete and attach Reference pages and attach any supplemental pages as may be necessary to meet these requirements. For instructions on how to attach a document to your bid, please refer to the Vendor Services User Guide.

3.2.1 Experience Required: Documentation shall include (at a minimum) information meeting the following criteria.

3.2.1.1 Equipment and Warranty Capabilities: Offerors must document, and submit in a letter attached to the bid, their capability of providing the equipment and warranty service specified herein.

3.2.1.2 Manufacturer Relationship: The offeror shall provide the history of their relationship with manufacturer(s) that will potentially be providing these types of equipment/parts and warranty service for the past five years, including but not limited to the following:

a) Length of the relationship

b) Level of the relationship

c) A brief history of the relationship

3.2.2 References: The offeror shall have documented proven successful contracts from at least four customers that the offeror supports that are similar in scope, complexity, and cost to the requirements of this specification.

3.2.2.1 Contact Information Required: The reference contact information shall include the customer name, customer e-mail address, street address, telephone number, fax number, contact name and equipment purchase date.

3.2.2.2 Equipment / Warranty Service Information: A description of the equipment/parts provided and type of warranty service that was provided.

3.2.3 Subcontractor Information Required: If subcontractor(s) are to be used, please list names, addresses, telephone numbers and a contact person for each subcontractor. All subcontracts must have valid contract compliance certification.

3.2.3.1 Subcontractor Contact: Should the offeror use subcontractors, the City shall use the offeror as the primary contact point.

3.2.4 Specification Questions: Questions regarding this bid including any exceptions and/or suggested changes to the requirements must be submitted on the vendor services portal by 11:00 am (local time) on July 20, 2026. Responses and any necessary addenda will be posted as an amendment to this RFQ on the City’s Vendor Services portal no later than 11:00 a.m. (local time) on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The City strongly encourages bidders to submit exceptions and/or changes during this stage of the process. Bidders submitting exceptions and/or changes before this date will greatly reduce the likelihood of their bid being rejected as non-responsive to the specifications. Bidders whom have not registered and created a new user on the City's portal https://columbusvendorservices.powerappsportals.com/ are strongly encouraged to do so. Notice of any pre-bid notes and addenda will only be sent to Bidders whom have registered at the site.

3.2.4.1 For further instructions on how to submit "Vendor Questions" through the

Vendor Portal, please see Section "Add Vendor Questions" provided in the City of Columbus Vendor Services User Guide.

3.2.4.2 The City has instructional videos to assist bidders at the portal. Tutorial videos are available to be viewed through You Tube or by clicking the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTIkkGNM7GHIITzoqQVNJlA/videos

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3.2.5 Alternates: Bids will be considered on units complying with the specifications. All alternates must be detailed in an attached letter to bid and the Manufacturer and Model clearly identified. Explanations must fully state what is to be furnished. All alternates must exceed specifications. The City of Columbus reserves the right to determine whether any proposed alternates are within the specifications.

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SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION DESCRIBE ACTUAL PRODUCT BID

3.3 Product Requirement Specifications: Bidders shall note compliance with the following specifications in the Describe Actual Product Bid column. Two (2) new and unused Terex Commander 4047 47-foot digger/derrick truck or approved equal equipped with utility body with a minimum G.V.W. rating of 33,000 pounds.

Indicate make, model, and vehicle year and G.V.W. Rating on copy of dealer’s build sheet with bid.

3.3.1 Cab and Chassis: One (1) new and unused diesel powered, single axle, with a minimum G.V.W. rating of 33,000.

3.3.1.1 Gross Vehicle Weight (G.V.W.):

Minimum G.V.W. rating of 33,000 pounds.

3.3.1.2 Wheel Base

3.3.1.2.1 Cab to axle,130” or approximate –

Wheelbase, 225” or approximate as needed to accompany specified equipment.

3.3.1.3 Engine

3.3.1.3.1 Cummins L9 engine or direct

replacement Cummins engine in lieu of the L9 being discontinued.

3.3.1.3.2 Electronic road speed governor.

3.3.1.3.3 Remote engine control for body builder

with hand throttle and two stationary speed settings.

3.3.1.3.4 Six (6) switch circuits for body builder

with power module behind cab for auxiliary circuit connections.

3.3.1.3.5 Manufacturer’s heavy-duty cooling with

low coolant level alarm.

3.3.1.3.6 Factory filled coolant system with Nitrite

and Silicate free OAT coolant.

SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION DESCRIBE ACTUAL PRODUCT BID

3.3.1.3.7 Manufacturer’s grid heater or approved

equivalent cold starting aid.

3.3.1.3.8 Heated fuel / water separator.

3.3.1.3.9 Engine block heater properly sized by

engine manufacturer.

3.3.1.3.10 Two speed engine cooling fan.

3.3.1.3.11 Air filter (Donaldson preferred).

3.3.1.3.12 Exhaust to exit vertically, curbside.

3.3.1.4 Transmission

3.3.1.4.1 Allison 3000 RDS Wide ratio 6-speed

transmission or equivalent with performance code for highway speed auxiliary oil cooler and dash mounted temperature gauge and PTO gear.

3.3.1.4.2 Allison spare input/output electronics.

3.3.1.4.3 Magnetic drain plug.

3.3.1.5 Front Axle, Springs, Suspension

3.3.1.5.1 Front axle; rated 14,000 lbs. minimum

with heavy duty shocks and hydraulic power steering. Front spring rating minimum 14,000 lbs. @ ground.

3.3.1.6 Rear Axle, Suspension

3.3.1.6.1 Rear axle; rated 23,000 lbs. minimum.

3.3.1.6.2 Rear springs; rated 23,500 lbs. at

ground, minimum.

3.3.1.6.3 Rear auxiliary springs; rated 4500 lbs.

minimum.

3.3.1.6.4 Rear axle ratio; single speed, geared

for 60-65 MPH road speed.

3.3.1.7 Frame

3.3.1.7.1 Frame reinforcement as necessary for

digger/derrick mounting.

3.3.1.7.2 Two (2) front tow hooks.

3.3.1.8 Brakes

3.3.1.8.1 Brakes shall be capable of stopping

and holding a fully loaded unit in all types of operating conditions.

SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION DESCRIBE ACTUAL PRODUCT BID

3.3.1.8.2 Air brake system.

3.3.1.8.3 Automatic heated moisture ejectors.

3.3.1.8.4 Bendix heated air dryer or equivalent.

3.3.1.8.5 Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes.

3.3.1.8.6 Pull cord drain valves on each air tank

for proper draining of the tanks.

3.3.1.8.7 Low air pressure warning buzzer.

3.3.1.8.8 Trailer air brake kit with glad hand

extension done by body builder.

3.3.1.9 Wheels and Tires

3.3.1.9.1 Rims: 8.25 x 22.5, disc hub piloted

wheels.

3.3.1.9.2 Front highway tread, 11R22.5G

3.3.1.9.3 Dual mud and snow rear, 11R22.5G

3.3.1.9.4 Spare rear tire on rim. Shipped loose in

bed.

3.3.1.9.5 Tires and wheels must be adequate for

truck GVW under all operating conditions.

3.3.1.10 Steering

3.3.1.10.1 Steering shall be power hydraulically

assisted and capable of manual steering in the event of power failure for emergency use.

3.3.1.11 Electrical

3.3.1.11.1 Two (2) maintenance free batteries.

3.3.1.11.2 93 amp/hr., 650 CCA each minimum.

3.3.1.11.3 Batteries mounted under cab.

3.3.1.11.4 Alternator, 185 amp minimum.

3.3.1.11.5 Electronic back up alarm mounted at

rear of frame rails.

3.3.1.11.6 Manual reset circuit breakers with trip

indicators.

SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION DESCRIBE ACTUAL PRODUCT BID

3.3.1.11.7 All vehicle lighting shall meet or exceed

D.O.T. requirements.

3.3.1.11.8 7-way DOT round pin trailer wire connection at rear of frame.

3.3.1.11.9 Body builder wiring back of cab at

frame with sealed connectors for body lighting.

3.3.1.11.10 Master cut-off switch, installed in

ground wire at driver’s door, close as practical to batteries. This is not to be construed as ignition switch.

3.3.1.12 Fuel Tank

3.3.1.12.1 Step type fuel tank, 50 gallon minimum.

3.3.1.13 Cab and Equipment

3.3.1.13.1 Extended cab configuration with bench

seat in rear.

3.3.1.13.2 Both Front Air ride bucket seats.

3.3.1.13.3 Dual arm rests and sun visors.

3.3.1.13.4 12v power point outlet, intermittent 2-speed wipers with washers, high output fresh air heater with defrosters, electric horn, interior lighting, electronic hand throttle, and cab assist handles.

3.3.1.13.5 Factory air conditioning.

3.3.1.13.6 Standard gauge package w/

tachometer.

3.3.1.13.7 Engine running hour meter.

3.3.1.13.8 PTO hour meter.

3.3.1.13.9 One (1) copy each of aerial device

operator manuals mounted in manual holder behind driver’s seat.

3.3.1.13.10 Power door locks and windows.

3.3.1.13.11 AM/FM stereo radio.

3.3.1.14 Mirrors

3.3.1.14.1 Dual heated west coast style mirrors or

approved alternate.

SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION DESCRIBE ACTUAL PRODUCT BID

3.3.1.14.2 Dual wide-angle mirrors below eye

level.

3.3.1.15 Electrical Wiring Standards

3.3.1.15.1 All electrical wiring shall be color coded

and enclosed within wire loom, terminating in waterproof junction box inside cab or where needed to provide a complete sealed system and allows for easy access.

3.3.1.16 Paint

3.3.1.16.1 Complete chassis and body unit to be

primed and painted with Dupont Imron White two stage paint or approved equivalent.

3.3.1.16.2 The frame is to be painted black.

3.3.1.16.3 Care shall be taken during painting

process to mask ID plates, part numbers, etc. to preserve their readability.

3.3.1.17 Keys

3.3.1.17.1 Three (3) sets of keys shall be

provided.

3.3.2 Digger/Derrick Requirements

3.3.2.1 Sheave height, all booms extended, with load radius 6 ft. or more; 45 feet

3.3.2.2 Lifting capacity, all booms retracted

with load radius 3 ft. or more; 25,000 lbs. minimum.

3.3.2.3 Lifting capacity, all booms retracted, with load radius 10 ft. or more; 11,000

lb. minimum.

3.3.2.4 Overall height of truck/boom

combination (boom stowed) not to exceed 12’ 3”.

3.3.2.5 Three-stage hydraulically extending

boom with fully insulated fiberglass third stage.

3.3.2.6 Continuous 360-degree rotation.

SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION DESCRIBE ACTUAL PRODUCT BID

3.3.2.7 Hydraulically operated tilting pole claw

and flared boom tip with double sheave, transfers between boom second/third stages.

3.3.2.8 Turret mounted worm gear winch, oil

cooled brake; 15,000 lbs. capacity

3.3.2.9 One-inch diameter Nystron rope with

orange Samthane coating (125ft.

minimum) and Nylite spool, shield, and shackle. 5-ton downhaul-swivel/snap hook combination and Samson 2-part sheave assembly or equivalent.

3.3.2.10 Automatic transfer of digger from boom

first to second stage, with hoses protected.

3.3.2.11 Two-speed hydraulic digger capable of

shifting while in motion, 2 1/2-inch hex Kelly bar; 12,000 ft.-lbs. minimum.

3.3.2.12 Digger hydraulic stow latch mechanism

and nylon stow rope.

3.3.2.13 Digger to store on left hand side of

boom when stowed.

3.3.2.14 Furnish 18-in. diameter auger with

carbide teeth Pengo or equal.

3.3.2.15 Furnish 12-in. diameter auger with

carbide teeth Pengo or equal.

3.3.2.16 All metal booms to have rectangular

cross section for strength and rigidity.

3.3.2.17 Derrick to be center mounted over the

rear axle with booms stowed forward.

3.3.2.18 Full length sub frame to mount

mainframe of derrick and outrigger assembly to truck chassis.

3.3.2.19 Bridge type boom support between

truck cab and utility body, constructed to minimize and withstand road vibration during travel.

3.3.2.20 Digger/Derrick unit shall be insulated to

pass ANSI A10.31 46KV rating.

3.3.2.21 Outriggers

3.3.2.21.1 Four (4) telescoping A-Frame style

outriggers tied to integral sub frame.

SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION DESCRIBE ACTUAL PRODUCT BID

3.3.2.21.2 Full hydraulic individual control valves

(lever type) each side at rear under tail shelf. Electric/hydraulic switch controls for outrigger extension and retraction are unacceptable.

3.3.2.21.3 Cylinders with individual check valves.

3.3.2.21.4 All outriggers: As required for the

requested configuration.

3.3.2.21.5 Front Outriggers must be positioned in

between body and cab, Front outriggers mounted under body will not be accepted.

3.3.2.21.6 Outrigger spread, 13.1’ maximum.

3.3.2.21.7 Throttle control located near curb side

outrigger controls.

3.3.2.21.8 Rear outrigger tubes must be covered

with diamond plate as protection in the belly of the body.

3.3.2.22 Hydraulic Systems

3.3.2.22.1 All cylinders shall be equipped with

integral check valves or holding valves.

3.3.2.22.2 Number of cylinder(s) will be as

required for the requested configuration.

3.3.2.22.3 All boom controls to be full hydraulic

type with single T-handle at operator console.

3.3.2.22.4 Hydraulic fluid reservoir with level

indicator sized for all unit functions, located at front of cargo area against bulkhead.

3.3.2.22.5 Suction and return filters to be

equipped with shutoff valves for filter replacement. Valves to be wire-tied in open position.

3.3..2.22.6 Provide an S.A.E. 6-bolt electric hot shift P.T.O. for transmission or equivalent.

3.3.2.22.7 Provide P.T.O. over speed control.

3.3.2.22.8 Flange mount hydraulic pumps.

SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION DESCRIBE ACTUAL PRODUCT BID

3.3.2.22.9 Hydraulic motor worm gear drive for

rotation.

3.3.2.23 Tool/Pole Puller Tool Circuit

3.3.2.23.1 Locate at rear tail shelf, right side for

open center tools and pole puller.

3.3.2.23.2 Shut off valves.

3.3.2.23.3 Both pole puller and tool circuit shall

operate through hose reel with one control.

3.3.2.23.4 Spring rewind reel located at curbside

rear of mainframe with hoses to pull out. Include 25’ of 1/2” non-conductive hoses with quick disconnect, Bruning dripless fittings and dust caps.

3.3.2.23.5 Hydraulic pole puller circuit and tool

circuit for open center tools, with detented control valve located at curbside rear, adjacent to outrigger controls. Includes installation of spring rewind hose reel adjacent to right side of derrick mainframe. Reel to be equipped with twin 1/2" x 40' hoses with Bruning dripless quick disconnects and hose stops. Includes an adjustable flow control on reel to regulate flow from 6 to

10 GPM.

3.3.2.23.6 Storage bracket mounted on curbside

front outrigger.

3.3.2.23.7 Pole puller assembly with pole puller

pad, Tiger cylinder portion of the assembly to weigh a maximum of 57 lb.

3.3.2.23.8 Hydraulic Pole Tamper; Greenlee

Fairmont model H4802-6 or equivalent.

Include Bruning dripless fittings.

3.3.2.23.9 Hydraulic circuit to be tested for proper

flow and operation of tamper and pole puller.

3.3.2.24 Controls (Operator Weatherproof Control Console for all Derrick Functions)

3.3.2.24.1 Right side of turret wing shall be an

operator’s console. Full pressure rider seat control console with single handle joystick for main boom functions, with separate controls for third stage boom, pole claws, and digger/winch circuits.

SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION DESCRIBE ACTUAL PRODUCT BID

3.3.2.24.2 Adjustable rider’s seat complete with

safety belt and arm rests.

3.3.2.24.3 Install a step assembly to allow

operator to access the rider’s seat from cargo floor.

3.3.2.24.4 Install grab handles as necessary on

the front of the console.

3.3.2.24.5 All controls shall operate as required for

the requested configuration.

3.3.2.24.6 Control station shall include pressure

gauges for both circuits.

3.3.2.24.7 Digger controls including stow latch.

3.3.2.24.8 Remote engine start / stop at console.

3.3.2.24.9 Console lighting.

3.3.2.24.10 Foot throttle at console area.

3.3.2.24.11 Load chart (as built) with angle indicator

prominently displayed at console.

3.3.2.24.12 Pole claw controls for open / close and

up / down located at console.

3.3.2.25 Aerial Device Paint

3.3.2.25.1 Color to be DuPont Imron white two

stage paint or powder coated except on electrical insulation. Fiberglass third stage to be gel coated white.

3.3.3 Utility Body Requirements

3.3.3.1 Steel or stainless-steel body, NO

Fiberglass bodies approved, approximately 160” long, as needed for the configuration, approximate 94” wide, with 18” deep, 48” tall side compartments or as needed, suitable for mounting on a medium duty dual rear wheel chassis with all standard features and accessories.

3.3.3.2 12-gauge steel tread plate cargo area floor and cargo wall liners.

3.3.3.3 Body understructure modification as

required for aerial tower sub-frame.

3.3.3.4 Rear compartment modification as

required for rear outriggers.

SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION DESCRIBE ACTUAL PRODUCT BID

3.3.4 Curb side Compartments (front to rear with approximate measurements)

3.3.4.1 First compartment – 30” vertical- with 5

swivel hooks (1-3-1).

3.3.4.2 Second compartment – 24” vertical or

as required for the configuration - four

(4) pullout drawers, on grant slides, 3” deep with adjustable dividers front to back.

3.3.4.3 Entryway – 24” wide access opening to

cargo with bottom step a 24” wide grip-strut steps and grab handle.

3.3.4.4 Fourth compartment – 58” horizontal or

as required for the configuration – one full length shelf with adjustable dividers installed in center of compartment.

3.3.4.5 Fifth vertical compartment – 24”

measurement or as required for the requested configuration with 5 swivel hooks (1-3-1) and modified for outrigger cutout.

3.3.5 Street side Compartments (front to rear with approximate measurements)

3.3.5.1 First vertical – 30” with three (3)

adjustable shelves with dividers.

3.3.5.2 Second vertical 24” or as required for

the configuration – with 5 swivel hooks (1-3-1).

3.3.5.3 Third vertical 24” – three (3) adjustable

shelves with dividers.

3.3.5.4 Horizontal 58” or as required for the

configuration – single bottom shelf with adjustable dividers.

3.3.5.5 Fourth vertical 24” – two (2) adjustable

shelves with dividers and modified for outrigger cutout.

3.3.5.6 Full length hot stick shelf inside top of

side box with drop down rear access door.

3.3.6 Other body Specifications

3.3.6.1 Tail shelf extension, 24” length tread

plate floor.

3.3.6.2 8” high retainer with removable tailboard around perimeter (3 sides) of tail shelf.

SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION DESCRIBE ACTUAL PRODUCT BID

3.3.6.3 Tamper storage box under tail shelf

floor with locking access doors on each side.

3.3.6.4 Grip strut (ICC) bumper steps both

sides with grab rail running from rear of body down to right rear of tail shelf.

3.3.6.5 Mud flaps behind front and rear wheels

with no logo.

3.3.6.6 Pintle hook, Holland PH-30SB or equal

(min. jaw opening of 2 inches), mounted to structural framework to meet hook manufacturer’s full load rating, including two safety chain anchors of appropriate capacity, 24” mounting height.

3.3.6.7 Two (2) dock bumpers installed on rear

edge of tail shelf.

3.3.6.8 Four (4) wheel chock holders, two (2)

on each side recessed in wheelhouse fender panel. Includes four (4) rubber wheel chocks.

3.3.6.9 Four (4) Dica D1818 or equal, plastic

composite outrigger pads with holders, One (1) each side under body, near each outrigger.

3.3.6.10 Grip-strut walkway on curb side from

access opening to rear, raised ¾ inch above surface of body compartments.

3.3.6.11 Access ladder/stairs from right rear tail

shelf to top of right rear side body packs for safe entry to control seating area.

3.3.6.12 Material rail, 6 ft. long, located in

streetside cargo area rear at top of body compartments, 8 sliding hooks with 6 in. openings.

3.3.6.13 Snatch block rail, 3 ft. long, located at

curbside rear in cargo area, flush with top of side box.

3.3.6.14 Utility body shall be fitted with a see-

through metal headache rack to protect the rear cab window.

SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION DESCRIBE ACTUAL PRODUCT BID

3.3.6.15 The hydraulic tank shall have a top and

rear facing expanded metal or similar shield that is bolted to the floor and headboard so that it can be removed if needed. The tank fill cap and hydraulic filter access shall have hinged doors built into the protective shield for serviceability of the hydraulic system.

3.3.6.16 The street side compartments shall

have an expanded metal or similar open top storage cage installed on the top of the compartments matching the length and width of the body compartments. The height of the storage cage shall be 12 inches and the floor of the cage shall be rubber matting.

3.3.7 Electrical

3.3.7.1 Provide shock mounted lighting system

to comply with F.M.V.S.. # 108.

3.3.7.2 All wiring to be protected with conduit or

split-loom flex conduit, secured at regular intervals.

3.3.7.3 All lighting connections to be terminated

in a weatherproof junction box under rear of body.

3.3.7.4 Provide two shock mounted

combination stop/tail/turn signals, 4” diameter, recess mounted as high as possible (but parallel) in rear tail shelf riser panel. All lights to be LED.

3.3.7.5 Provide two shock mounted LED back

up lights, 4” diameter, recess mounted as high as possible (but parallel) in rear tail shelf riser panel, to the inside of combination lights.

3.3.7.6 Provide 4” diameter work light in cargo

area, shock mounted and recessed, with recessed switch wired through body marker light system, located as high as possible at curbside rear.

3.3.7.7 Boom out of stow indicator warning light

mounted on chassis dash.

SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION DESCRIBE ACTUAL PRODUCT BID

3.3.7.8 LED lighting to be mounted in each

compartment around the perimeter of the door frame. All lights to be operated with one (1) lighted switch, labeled “compartment lights” in the cab.

3.3.7.9 Install two LED tractor lights under tail

shelf on outside of frame rails pointed toward the rear and to the side for additional backup illumination. Wire to a single dash mounted switch labeled “rear flood” for manual activation and to reverse signal for automatic activation when transmission is placed in reverse.

3.3.7.10 Install 2 manually adjustable LED Ecco

EW2102 or equivalent work lights to the outside of the open topped storage cage on top of the street side compartments. Lights to be spaced evenly down the length of the cage and activated by switch in cab labeled “side work lights.”

3.3.7.11 Trailer light receptacle mounted near

pintle hook, 7-way round pin DOT type.

3.3.7.12 One Remote controlled Go-Light shall

be mounted street side of boom support.

3.3.7.13 Strobe Light System

3.3.7.13.1 Two (2) round Ecco 7965 series

strobes with branch guard or equivalent mounted at both upper corners of the headboard.

3.3.7.13.2 Two (2) Ecco flush mount strobes or

equivalent, one (1) each side in rear tail shelf riser panel, toward the outside edge of the body.

3.3.7.13.3 Two (2) Ecco ED3700 series dual color

white/amber surface mount strobes or equivalent mounted in the front grille.

3.3.7.13.4 All strobes shall be activated by a

single dash switch labeled “strobes.”

SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION DESCRIBE ACTUAL PRODUCT BID

3.3.8 Line body Paint

3.3.8.1 Entire unit is to be free from all grease, oil, rust, dirt, and scale; then painted with a minimum one (1) coat of primer and two (2) coats of DuPont Imron White two stage paint or powder coated.

3.3.8.2 The body cargo area and tail shelf

floors shall be painted with a black abrasive, Skid-resistant material, “Manus Bond” or equal.

3.3.9 Mounting

3.3.9.1 The aerial device supplier shall be

responsible for mounting the body, P.T.O. assembly, hydraulic lines, and all electrical wiring to the body and truck cab chassis.

3.4 Training: Vendor shall provide at least one (1) of the two (2) training options listed below. Please list cost for each, or N/A if option not available.

3.4.1 Minimum of sixteen (16) hours of

mechanical training covering the repair and maintenance of the unit. Training shall be conducted on-site at City of Columbus CWP fleet facility.

3.4.2 Minimum of sixteen (16) hours of

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