6-2. Scope- Flexible Plow Blades 9 25 25.docx

Attachment B Scope of Work

Flexible Snow Plow Blade with Tungsten Carbide Insert

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. This contract is to provide Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) with Flexible Snow Plow Blades with Tungsten Carbide Insert, mounting hardware, and accessories. The contract will be a 5-year Requirements Contract.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. UDOT – The authorized employee or representative of the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), who is authorized to execute work orders under this and other contracts. This may be the Station Foreman, Area Supervisor, District Engineer or other designated UDOT employee.

B. CONTRACTOR – The legal entity contracting with UDOT for performance of prescribed work.

1.3 EXTENT OF WORK

A. Product will be ordered by UDOT on an as-needed basis. UDOT does not guarantee any amount of product to be ordered.

1.4 GUARANTEE OF PRICE

A. The contract pricing will be guaranteed for one (1) year.

B. Following the guarantee period, any request for price adjustment must be for an equal guarantee period, and must be made at least 30-days prior to the effective date. Requests for price adjustment must include documentation supporting the request and demonstrating a logical mathematical link between the current price and the proposed price. Any adjustment or amendment to the contract will not be effective unless approved by UDOT. UDOT will be given the immediate benefit of any decrease in the market, or allowable discount.

1.5 PRICE ESCALATION

A. Price changes shall occur no more frequently than the anniversary of the contract date. An "Exception" will be considered if there is a net change in price of five (5) percent or more based on a change in the index(es). And if a price change is granted earlier than twelve months, that price change must be in effect for twelve months unless there is an Exception. (Should the Contractor choose to be bound by a maximum price change, either in time or in amount, that maximum shall take precedence.)

1.6 INVOICING

A. Contractor shall submit invoices to UDOT: Utah Department of Transportation Utah Department of Transportation Accounts Payable at payablescomplex@utah.gov or to the Region addresses listed on the purchase order.

B. The Purchase Order or Contract number shall appear on all invoices and correspondence. Invoice should be itemized, identifying clearly all products or services purchased. Invoices should be submitted in a timely manner.

C. In the event UDOT is entitled to a cash discount, the period of computation shall commence on the delivery date or the date of a correct invoice, whichever is later. If an adjustment in payment is necessary due to damage, the cash discount period shall commence on the date final approval is authorized. UDOT reserves the right to adjust incorrect invoices. UDOT will remit payment by mail or electronic commerce.

D. The Contractor acknowledges untimely billing may adversely affect the Department due to state fiscal constraints imposed upon it as a department of state government. The Contractor waives payment and waives the right to bring action in law or in equity to recover payment for services, for any and all payments requests the Department does not receive from the Contractor within the timeframe provided under this contract.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 SYSTEM

A. Blade segment must be isolated from the rest of the system with no metal-to-metal contact permitted.

B. Each blade segment shall consist of individual 12” or less steel segments encased in reusable rubber with steel bushings that are able to conform to the road surface independent of other segments.

C. Each blade segment must be able to be changed independently - Example one 12” section is damaged. Plow driver needs to be able to only change the 12” blade segment and not a full kit length.

2.2 RUBBER COMPONENTS

A. Must be reusable and not bonded to any portion of the system

B. Rubber housing size: 1.625” X 4” X 11.875” with two holes to accommodate the steel spacers.

C. Rubber bushing Size: .75” X 2.188” X 1.5” with a hole to accommodate the steel spacer.

2.3 BLADE:

A. STEEL SEGMENT:

1. Size: 1.125” X 5.125” X 11.875” with holes to accommodate the rubber bushings

2. Each steel segment shall have tungsten carbide inserts brazen in a milled groove with no visible gaps or voids, shims, or fillers.

3. The finished blade section shall be free of warpage and longitudinal deviation not to exceed 0.0625” in either direction

4. Identify each blade with the manufacturer’s identification stamp or marking.

5. The finished sections shall have markings showing the front edge of the blade to avoid improper mounting.

6. Carbide Tip points shall not exceed 1/32” between highest and lowest point with in any steel segment

7. The finished wear section shall be free of warpage and longitudinal deviation not to exceed 0.03125” in either direction

8. Identify each blade with the manufacturer’s identification stamp or marking.

9. The finished sections shall have markings showing the front edge of the blade to avoid improper mounting.

B. TUNGSTEN CARBIDE INSERTS:

1. High shock resistant grade tungsten carbide.

2. Tungsten carbide shall be 89% by physical weight – 100% virgin materials.

3. Hardness shall be 87.5 – 88.8 Rockwell A

4. Transverse rupture strength shall be 351,000 – 428,000 psi.

2.4 FINISHED PRODUCT

A. Finished steel components must have rust protection on all surfaces. This can be a complete powder coat (black) process for rust prevention.

B. Finished product will comply with standard blade manufacturing tolerances.

C. Manufacturer's literature shall be furnished as required.

D. Kit Lengths: shall be 48" long, (-0.06", + 0.00" long.) or shall be 36" long, (-0.06", + 0.00" long)

E. Complete plow setup will generally consist of a combination of (3) or (4) kits. Kit consists of all hardware and materials to mount the plow blade to the plow. (see price sheet)

F. Complete nut and bolt sets shall be provided with each plow blade and bumper.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 SHIPPING

A. Shipping: Seller may not mix kit types in the same box or tote.

B. All orders must be received by UDOT within 60 calendar days of the Order date, failure to do so will result in a 5% discount on ordered product for every 14 days past the 60-day period. To a maximum of 20%.

C. Seller must notify UDOT that the order has been shipped and provide an approximate delivery date to UDOT within seven calendar days of the approximate delivery date.

D. Seller errors in orders shall be corrected by the seller without penalty to UDOT. Seller must correct all errors regardless of fault within 14 calendar days of receiving notice of the error from UDOT.

3.2 PACKAGING

A. Kits, Hardware and Accessories

B. Hardware Kit Contents

1. 24 - Carriage bolt 5/8” x 3 ½”

2. 38 - Grade 8 nut 5/8”

3. 24 - Flat Washer F436 5/8” I.D. X 1 3/8” O.D. (1/8” Thick)

4. 14 - 5/8” 2 ¼” Grade 8 Plow Bolt