6x4 Underbody Scraper (2).doc

POWER REVERSING UNDER FRAME ROAD

SCRAPER FOR 6X4 PLOW TRUCKS

The purposes and intent of this specification is to describe a under frame road scraper for tandem axle trucks. The road scraper shall be hydraulically operated and have a blade width of 10 feet. (WAUSAU PB or approved equal).Installation must be bid as a separate item.

SCRAPER: ITEM: # 1

1.1 Road Scraper shall be of heavy duty construction and design for extreme use.

1.2 The mold board shall be approximately ten (10’) feet in length.

1.3 It shall be a minimum of twenty (20”) inches high x one (1”) inch thick corten steel.

1.4 Mold board shall have standard AASTHO punching and come with replaceable carbide blades.

1.5 Mold board shall be lowered and raised hydraulically and have an integral shock absorbing safety trip device.

1.6 Mold board hydraulic lowering pressure shall have a hydraulic relief valve set at 500 PSI.

1.7 Mold board shall be hydraulically operated reversing for left and right swing to an angle of 45° degrees.

1.8 Mold board shall be able to clear a nine (9’) foot swath at approximately a 35° degree swing angle.

1.9 Mold board shall be tilt-able for road travel with a minimum travel distance of nine (9”) inches above the ground.

1.10 All hydraulic cylinders rams shall be double nitride coated and easily rebuild able.

1.11 The unit must have the ability to be operated from the cab either electrically or manually in commonality with the other plow, wing, or sander controls.

1.12 Each unit shall come with two (2) each parts, repair and operator’s manual (CD’s are ok).

1.13 Each unit shall have two coats of lead free rust proof primer.

1.14 Each unit shall have two coats of lead free paint.

1.15 All components and controls must be compatible with equipment currently in use by Fleet Services. It is the responsibility of the bidder to inspect trucks to assure the compatibility of the equipment.

ITEM # 2. PAINT and FINISH:

2.1 All metal shall be free of rust and mill scale and prepared (sandblasted) for primer and finish paint coat.

2.2 A two (2) part epoxy primer shall be applied to prepared metal surfaces to the minimum thickness of 3-5 mils dry.

2.3 Paint shall be applied to a thickness of 5-7 mils dry. Imron 3.5 HG Cat Highway Yellow color (paint code # 42-3133).

PRICE QUOTE #1. WILL BE FOR UNDER BODY SCRAPER ONLY.

PRICE QUOTE #2. WILL BE FOR UNDER BODY SCRAPER, VALVES,

HOSES, PARTS AND LABOR TO INSTALL ON TRUCK(S).

ITEM # 3 GENERAL:

3.1 Must be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.

3.2 If modifications to the vehicle need to be made to meet scraper manufacturer’s specifications and to permit proper operation of scraper, the modifications must be approved by both the vehicle manufacturer and Fleet Services/Maine DOT and is required of the vendor/installer.

3.3 Mounting side plate must allow for multiple height variation from side to side.

3.4 Unit must be quick detachable for summer use with quick disconnects and dirt protectors on all hydraulic lines.

3.5 Bidders shall supply a specification sheet with their bid proposals.

3.6 These specifications are a minimum and bids will be evaluated based on price, warranty, manufacturers performance data, delivery schedule, parts availability and other items deemed appropriate.

3.7 Vendor may be asked to provide training at a later date, but within eight

(8) weeks of delivery.

3.8 Maine DOT reserves the right to pre-inspect the equipment before delivery.

3.9 All bid pricing will include shipping and delivery to:

Maine DOT Fleet Services, 105 Capitol St. Augusta, Maine 04330.

3.10 Exceptions to specifications shall be listed on a separate paper and noted as exceptions and submitted with bid proposal. If exceptions are not listed as such it shall be considered that the vendor will comply with all specifications as listed.

3.11 Upon delivery of unit or units all necessary paper work such as

Certificate of Origin (title), dealer’s certificate, and invoices shall accompany unit or units.

ITEM # 4 Warranty:

4.1 Manufactures standard warranty will apply.

4.2 Please state terms and conditions of warranty with bid proposal.

4.3 Manufactures warranty will start with the in-service date.

If you have a question regarding this RFQ, you must submit your questions thru the Question and Answer link on the Solicitation Details View page. Your answer will appear there as well. It is the vendor’s responsibility to log in to view all questions and answers posted there. Questions and Answers obtained any other way will not be valid for this RFQ.

esb 11/18/11