Addendum_1_bid_61_25.pdf

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES

BUREAU OF PURCHASE AND PROPERTY

STATE HOUSE ANNEX

25 CAPITOL STREET

CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03301-6398

Date of Change: December 16, 2024

ADDENDUM # 01 TO BID INVITATION# 61-25

DATE AND TIME OF BID CLOSING: 12/30/2024 11:00 AM

FOR: Wheel Loader Backhoe

Question #1: Is this a 2 wheel or Four Wheel Drive Machine?

State Response: This would be for a 4 wheel drive machine.

Question #2: Will the Front axle be mechanical Front Wheel Drive with electric on/off control?

State Response: This was not a requirement of bid specifications. Vendor may choose what to submit in their proposal.

Question #3: Will the rear axle have differential Lock, Electric Foot actuated?

State Response: This was not a requirement of bid specifications. Vendor may choose what to submit in their proposal.

Question #4: Electrical System 2 Batteries or only 1? (2 Batteries are Better for Cold Weather Starting) State Response: Battery just needs to meet specification per Paragraph 24, 24.1.4.2

Question #5: Parking Brake Independent of service Brakes?

State Response: This was not a requirement of bid specifications. Vendor may choose what to submit in their proposal.

Question #6: Parking Brake Automatically apply when engine is shut off? (Safety Feature) State Response: This was not a requirement of bid specifications. Vendor may choose what to submit in their proposal.

Question #7: Front Loader Hydraulic Coupler?

State Response: See paragraph 24, 24.1.9.2.

Question #8: What Size Front Coupler Bucket?

State Response: Vendor may choose what to submit in their proposal.

Question #9: Front Bucket with Bolt on Cutting Edge?

State Response: This was not a requirement of bid specifications. Vendor may choose what to submit in their proposal.

Question #10: What Size (width) & HD or Severe Duty Backhoe Digging Bucket?

State Response: Backhoe bucket just need to meet spec per paragraph 24.1.7.

Question #11: How Many Backhoe Bucket Teeth on Digging Bucket?

State Response: Did not specify. Vendor may choose what to submit in their proposal.

Question #12: Backhoe is it to be an Extendable Outer Dipper Stick?

State Response: Did not specify. Vendor may choose what to submit in their proposal.

Question #13: Auxiliary Hydraulics are you looking for 1 way flow? Or 2 Way Flow? (Two-way Flow would accommodate a Hydraulic Tilt Ditching Bucket or Hydraulic Hammer for Future Usage) State Response: Did not specify. Vendor may choose what to submit in their proposal.

Question #14: Exterior Rear View Mirrors? (Safety Feature When traveling from job site to Job Site) State Response: Did not specify. A vendor may submit a bid with exterior rear view mirrors if they wish.

Question #15: Factory Front Wheel Drive Shaft Guard? (Protects the Drive Shaft when working in & Around Stumps, Brush & Rocks) State Response: Did not specify. Vendor may choose what to submit in their proposal.

Question #16: Factory HD Front Grill Frame with Factory Rubber Bumpers? (Feature Helps Protect the Radiator when loading Sand & Gravel) State Response: Did not specify. Vendor may choose what to submit in their proposal.

Question #17: License Plate Bracket?

State Response: Did not specify. Vendor may choose what to submit in their proposal.

Question #18: Coupler Construction Grade Pallet Forks 60” Carriage with 60” Tines?

State Response: Pallet forks just need to meet spec per paragraph 24, 24.1.6.3.

Question #19: Paper Parts Manual?

State Response: A vendor may include a paper parts manual.

Question #20: What type (Full Machine or Power Train & Hydraulics) Warranty do you want included in the Bid Price; Also, Months & Hours for that warranty i.e.: 4 Years 2000 Hours?

State Response: Please see warranty requirements paragraph 13, 13.1.

Question #21: Cab to have 2 Doors? (A Lot of Bids have this as a Safety Feature for Exiting the Cab on the Street Side) State Response: Did not specify. Vendor may choose what to submit in their proposal.

Question #22: Factory Digital Monitor for Diagnostics (Including diagnostic messages & fault code readings) Calibrations & machine information?

State Response: Did not specify. Vendor may choose what to submit in their proposal.

Question #23: Backhoe Pattern Selection Valve inside Cab to switch from Excavator to backhoe style Controls? (This accommodates the operator) State Response: Did not specify. Vendor may choose what to submit in their proposal.

Question #24: Engine Block Heater 110 Volt?

State Response: Did not specify. Vendor may choose what to submit in their proposal.

Question #25: Transmission ; 24.1.3.3 Clutch less? The Only Transmission we offers is a Manual Synchro-Shuttle with Synchronizers four Forward & Four Reverse Speeds; The Customer Shifts the transmission into Gears 1 through 4 using the Clutch leaves it in that gear and uses the Single Electric Transmission Control Lever to shift to F.N.R Gears. If you only want clutch less transmission, you’re asking for a Hydrostatic which only has forward & Reverse without any gears or a Power Shift Transmission which cost a lot more money?

State Response: As specified in 24.1.3.3

PURCHASING AGENT: LINCOLN ADAMS

Email: NH.Purchasing@das.nh.gov

NOTE: ALL CHANGES TO BID SOLICITATION NOTED IN ADDENDUMS WILL SUPERSEDE

PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS AND MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE BID. ALL OTHER

SPECIFICATIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED AND VALID.

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