602 60 01 Trailer Mounted Welder August 2018~1.docx

State of Illinois Department of Transportation Bureau of Business Services Specifications and Questionnaire for a Diesel-Powered Welder/Generator (Trailer Mounted) August 2018 This specification and questionnaire covers a diesel powered, trailer mounted, welder/generator to be used by the Department of Transportation for highway maintenance projects and in public emergency situations. In an effort to improve parts and service availability and increase tool life, the Department of Transportation is specifying units and accessories as outlined below.

Each bidder shall submit with his 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 other-than-specified equipment must submit with their bid written proof of the following:

· The equipment proposed equals or exceeds that specified in all respects including capacity, operating features, and accessory items.

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

· Parts and service for the equipment proposed are readily available within 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.

Proposed with this Bid:

Specification No. 602-60-01

Specification No. 602-60-01 Questionnaire for a Diesel-Powered Welder/Generator

All units shall include the following standard or optional accessories and equipment:

The makes and models of the machines listed below are solely for the purpose of providing bidders a minimum level of quality and size of machine requested. The machines listed below also meet the Departments’ requirements for functioning dependably in situations dictated by emergency situations. All machines quoted will be evaluated by compliance with the following specifications. Since the work performed and expected of these machines can be of an extreme emergency nature, the potential availability of parts and service will be equally important and considered in determining equality.

The complete unit shall consist of a trailer mounted, diesel powered, welder/generator capable of multiple welding cutting processes. It shall be arranged to provide a compact assembly on a rigid frame, mounted on a single axle trailer with two (2) wheels, designed to be towed behind trucks at highway speeds.

All units considered must be equal to or exceed the requirements of:

Miller Big Blue 800 Duo Air Pac Trailer Mounted Welder/Generator:

Engine:

The welder/generator shall be provided with a current production four (4) cylinder, diesel engine, liquid cooled, turbo-charged, providing a minimum of 65.7. The engine shall include the following items:

· Dry style air cleaner

· Fuel filter water separator

· 12-volt electrical system

· Alternator/regulator

· Maintenance free battery

· Engine oil cooler

· Cold weather starting aid

Component provided:

The unit shall have approximately a 25-gallon fuel tank capacity. The tank or cap shall be clearly labeled “Diesel fuel only”.

The engine controls and instruments shall be included as follows:

· Key operated ignition or pass code

· Starter switch with neutral safety switch

· Fuel gauge

· Hour meter - activated by engine oil pressure or engine RPM.

· Engine oil pressure gauge (automatic shut-down).

· High coolant temperature (automatic shut-down).

· Low fuel level (automatic shut-down).

· Air filter restriction indicator, gauge or warning light.

Welder/Generator:

The welder shall include an ArcReach feature. This feature allows weld setting from the wire feeder without going back to the welder housing to make the adjustment.

The welder shall provide the following processes for welding both steel and stainless steel:

· Air carbon arc cutting and gouging

· MIG (GMAW)

· Pulsed MIG (GMAW-P)

· TIG DC (GTAW-DC)

· Flux Cored (FCAW)

· Stick (SMAW)

· RMD (Regulate Material Deposition – process for MIG welding stainless steel)

The welder shall provide a range of 20 to 800 amps and be capable of supplying 400 amps to two (2) separate welders operating simultaneously.

The welder shall include the following accessories:

· ArcReach and vandalism kit

· Cable tree

· Fire extinguisher holder

· Compressor kit

· Spark arrestor

· Lockable flame arrestor fuel cap

· ArcReach smart feeder

· Spoolomatic 30 amp gun

· WC24 Control (137549)

· ArcReach Stick/TIG remote

· RHC-14 Hand control (242211020)

The generator portion of the unit shall offer the following level of performance:

· Single phase continuous power 12,000 watts

· Single phase peak power 15,000 watts

· Three phase continuous power 20,000 watts

· Three phase peak power 27,000 watts

Compressor:

The compressor shall be a rotary screw type with electric clutch switch for on/off switch.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The compressor shall produce 40 cfm at idle and 60 cfm while welding with a working pressure 100 psi.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Trailer:

The trailer shall be constructed of tubular steel and provided by the manufacturer specifically for the mounting of the specified welder/generator.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No It shall include fenders and all necessary reflectors, lights etc to comply with The Illinois Vehicle Code requirements for towed equipment.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No

Hitch:

The trailer shall be equipped with a dual hitch ball style and 3” ID pintle eye type hitch.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The eye shall be adjustable for pintle hook mountings from 20” to 26” measured from level ground.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Tires and Wheels:

The trailer shall be equipped with a single axle and two (2) tires and wheels.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The wheels shall be steel, heavy-duty automotive type, minimum 15” diameter, painted or powder coated manufacturer’s standard color.

The tires shall be automotive type, all season radial with load range required to meet gross weight of the trailer.

Finish:

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

General:

Two (2) copies of all operators’ manuals, parts lists and warranty information shall be provided at the time of delivery.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No One (1) copy of the Service Manual for each machine shall be provided upon delivery.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Note: The manuals, parts lists, and service or shop manuals listed above may be furnished on DVD in lieu of paper.

Instruction must be performed by qualified factory or dealer personnel covering the operation, routine service and maintenance of the machine shall be provided upon delivery. The training shall be for all personnel in the assigned headquarters location of the machine. More than a single day may be required to satisfy this requirement.

Note: This is not a sales call. Training not meeting IDOT expectations will be cause to generate a “Complaint to Vendor”.

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 all component parts shall not be exceeded when the unit is so loaded.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Full coverage warranty for a minimum 12 months shall be provided for all components and their installation. The bidder shall attach a copy of warranty with the bid.

Warranty and service locations are critical to support equipment used many times during emergency operations. The ability to provide prompt local support for equipment supplied throughout Illinois is critical and will be considered in making award. Please list all service locations within and immediately surrounding Illinois:

Delivery:

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

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Bid Package:

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

1. Specification Questionnaire

1. Descriptive Literature