960-60-06 11ft Segmented Blade System Rev2025January.docx

Specification No. 960-60-06

Specification No. 960-60-06 Questionnaire for Multiple Segment Snow Plow Blade System

State of Illinois Department of Transportation Bureau of Business Services Specifications and Questionnaire for a 11’ Multiple Segment Snow Plow Blade System

January 2025

This specification and questionnaire covers requirements for a multiple segment snowplow blade system to be used by the Department of Transportation Division of Highways Operations forces. The snowplow blade system shall be comprised of multiple sections that can move independently to allow for irregular road surfaces and raised pavement markers. The individual sections shall be replaceable as parts.

Each bidder shall submit with their bid 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.

· The snowplow blades proposed are equal to, or exceeds that specified in all respects including size, operating features, and expected life-cycle.

· The manufacturer of the equipment proposed has been actively involved in the manufacture of the snow plow blades called for in the solicitation for a period of not less than 4 years.

· Service for the products proposed is readily available from 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.

Bidders are advised to carefully read these specifications as changes have been made since the last solicitation issue.

Proposed With This Bid:

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.

Blade:

Multiple individual replacement blade segment design. Each 11-foot system shall have a minimum of eleven (11) individual blade segments. The blade segments shall be available individually to replace segments that become damaged or worn.

Each individual blade segment shall include a tungsten carbide cutting/wear surface.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No The blade segment mounting system shall incorporate rubber, urethane or other elastic material to significantly reduce the transmission of shock and vibration. Note: Blade segment shall not be permanently encased in rubber.

The hole punching of the blade mounting system shall conform to industry standard mounting practices for 11 foot blades.

Mounting system:

If the manufacturer offers a forward and a rearward blade mounting system; system shall align the blade with the moldboard.

All blade segment sections shall be plainly marked to indicate the front edge of the blade to avoid improper mounting.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No All parts of the blade system shall be 100% Recyclable Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Additional Accessories:

(Only if called for in the BID) Please review each line item in the bid carefully. All optional equipment, if requested, shall be operational upon delivery.

Replacement blade segments: |_| This option shall include a replacement carbide blade segment with mounting hardware and isolation material. The cost shall be per blade segment as a complete kit.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No

Standard Curb Runners: |_| This option shall include a left and right curb runner with mounting hardware. The standard curb runner shall have a large cylinder of material on the outer edge to protect the edge of the plow.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No

Wrap Around Curb Runners: |_| This option shall include a left and right curb runner with mounting hardware. The wrap around curb runner shall have material that wraps completely around the end of the plow protecting it from any angle.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Nose Pieces: |_| This option shall include a left and right nose piece with mounting hardware. The nose pieces shall have carbide inserts brazed in to match the blade segments. The nose piece design shall reduce the tendency for the leading corner of the plow to catch or dig into the road.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Warranty:

The system and the replacement parts shall be covered by a warranty that covers manufacturing defects for a minimum of 2 years.

Delivery:

The equipment is to be delivered in first-class condition and ready to install with acceptance subject to Department of Transportation inspection and approval.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Bid Response:

Bidders shall submit copies of each of the following with their bid response.

a) Bid Document

b) Specification Questionnaire

c) Detailed and Dimensioned Shop Drawings

d) Descriptive Literature and Specifications Clearly Marked to Indicate the Components of the Blade System