Attachment A.docx

This is a specification document from the Michigan Department of Transportation outlining minimum requirements for a hydraulic shear machine. The equipment must be an 8-foot shear with a cutting capacity for mild steel, featuring a 36-inch power backguage with LED readout, 4-foot squaring arm with inlaid scale, power-adjustable variable rake angle, hour meter, light beam gauge, NEMA electrics, and a disconnect switch. The machine must include a hydraulic self-compensating holddown bar assembly with four cutting edges, manual swingup backgauge, 48-inch support arms with front gauges, and an NC control "Go to" 5-station positioner. All hydraulic fluids are to be included with the equipment.

The specification requires that the hydraulic shear be manufactured in the USA, with American-made hoses, fittings, motor, and valves. The equipment must include a foot switch and training for operators. This procurement emphasizes domestic manufacturing standards and compliance with NEMA electrical specifications, ensuring that the delivered equipment meets established quality and safety standards for Michigan Department of Transportation use.