751-60-03 Push Cart Type Line Striper Rev2023Aug.docx

Specification No. 751-60-03

Specification No. 751-60-03

Questionnaire for a Push Type Line Painting Machine

State of Illinois Department of Transportation Bureau of Operations

Specifications and Questionnaire for Push Type, Dual Gun, Line Striping Machine

August 2023

This specification covers a machine capable of painting lines and surface markings for use by the Department of Transportation in highway marking operations. In an effort to increase operating efficiency, improve parts and service availability and increase equipment life, the Department of Transportation is specifying acceptable units by Make, Model, and Required Accessories as outlined below.

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

· 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 to the State of Illinois.

It is the responsibility of each bidder to complete and return this specification with the bid. If the specification is returned incomplete or is not returned, the bid may not be considered.

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.

Proposed 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.

General Requirements:

Machine Reference: Graco Line Lazer V3900 with Reflective Bead System or equal The machine provided by the successful bidder will be used to paint lines around raised medians with sharp radius and curb surfaces both horizontal and vertical.

The machine shall be constructed to apply water borne paints, utilizing an airless system. All components coming in contact with the paint shall be high-grade stainless steel or material not affected by the water-based products.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No All quoted machines shall include the following standard or optional accessories and equipment to comply with this specification:

Chassis:

The chassis shall be constructed of formed, round or rectangular tubing. The tubes forming the frame shall be continuous using solid bar stock where required and minimal welding.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No All parts normally painted shall be powder coated manufacturer’s standard color.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Power Unit:

The striper shall be powered by a current production, air cooled engine with a minimum gross horsepower rating of 4hp.

Component provided:

Tier 4 emissions: |_| Yes |_| No Engine Accessories:

· Air filter- two stage or filter with pre-cleaner

· Alternator/Generator

· Oil pressure activated or RPM activated hour meter Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The pump assembly shall be direct drive with self-adjusting clutch.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The pump shall be sized to provide paint for two (2) guns applying a 6” wide line maintaining an approximate pressure of 2,000 psi.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No

The pump shall be easily removed using common tools.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The pump must develop an approximate 3,300 psi stall pressure.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The striper shall contain a minimum of three (3) casters/wheels each with a minimum width of 3.5”. The single front caster shall be lockable and easily released for turning sharp radius.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The striper shall feature handlebar style controls with comfort grips, front caster engage/disengage and gun selector/actuator control. Manual style park break.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The handlebars shall be height adjustable with controls for motor speed, regulator for spraying pressure, prime/spray selector, and remote safety shut off switch located in between the handle grips.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The control frame shall include holders to coil the hose used to remote spray with either gun.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Paint Tanks:

Paint tanks shall be a minimum 5-gallon capacity, polyethylene containers capable of freestanding when removed from the machine.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The container shall include integral lifting handles, fit within the machine frame. The tank shall not adversely affect the handling of the machine when filled to capacity.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The machine shall include four (4) tanks with all fittings and accessories to make each mountable as a replacement, for clean up or using a second color.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Paint Spray Hoses & Guns:

The spray guns shall be constructed of all stainless-steel or non-corrosive parts that come in contact in any manner with the paint.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The guns shall be easily removable for use in stenciling.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The hose used in the spray system must be a minimum of 3/8” diameter with a service pressure rating of 3,300 lbs.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The guns shall include two additional tips of the following sizes:

2 ea. 4” - 8” for all paints heavy film 2 ea. 8” – 12” for all paints heavy film Complies: |_| Yes |_| No

Reflective Bead Tank(s) & Guns:

The system shall be capable of delivering 6 lbs. of beads per gallon of paint applied per gun.

The bead tank(s) shall have an approximate capacity of 100lbs and be reversible from one side of the machine to the other.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Pointer Assembly:

The machine shall include two (2) pointers. One as a short pointer of approximately 25” and the second a longer pointer approximately 40” in length. The pointers shall be easily changed.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The pointers shall have e site device and be suspended within 3” of the ground.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Upon striking an obstruction, the pointer shall automatically return to its normal position.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Data System:

The striper shall have an onboard data log system capable of capturing and storing specific job data. System shall allow data transfer to USB flash drive.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Component provided:

General:

One copy of the operator's manual shall be included at delivery of each machine.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Two copies of all operator's manuals, parts lists, repair manual, and warranty information shall be provided at time of delivery to each district receiving one or more units.

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

Instruction and training by a qualified factory or dealer personnel covering operation and maintenance of the machine shall be provided for a minimum of two IDOT representatives at the time of delivery.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

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 Full coverage warranty for a minimum 12 months shall be provided. 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 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 IDOT personnel to prove out any features which may be in question.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| This machine is to be delivered in first-class operating condition with acceptance subject to Department of Transportation inspection and approval.

Bid Response:

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

a) Specification

b) Descriptive Literature