Attachment B - Specifications - Pages 1-7.pdf

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East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge City, Louisiana

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The document is a technical specification for a Self-Propelled Four Wheeled Chipspreader issued by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), detailed in Equipment Specification 221-800H, Revision 2/26/2025. The specification outlines comprehensive requirements for a hydrostatically driven wheeled chip spreader, with a Rosco CSV Chipspreader used as the reference model. The document provides extensive technical details covering multiple aspects of the equipment, including engine specifications (275 HP turbocharged diesel), hydrostatic pump drive, axle characteristics, braking systems, steering, instrumentation, control functions, conveyors, spread hopper configuration, receiving hopper specifications, truck hitch design, driver seat and control console features, and miscellaneous equipment requirements.

The specification mandates that the equipment must be new, a current production model, and meet all state and federal safety and emission standards. Bidders are required to have at least one authorized dealer within Louisiana capable of providing parts and service. The document emphasizes detailed compliance requirements, with bidders expected to mark "Yes" or "No" for each specification section and potentially provide detailed exceptions. Notably, the specification allows for equivalent equipment, but any proposed alternatives must be thoroughly evaluated against the minimum requirements and may require additional documentation such as catalog sheets, detailed specifications, and product information. The procurement process includes provisions for thorough inspection and potential rejection of units that do not meet the specified standards, with a focus on ensuring high-quality, fully functional equipment for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.

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STATE OF LOUISIANA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR

SELF PROPELLED FOUR WHEELED CHIPSPREADER

SERIES NO. 221‐800

EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION 221‐800H

REV. 2/26/2025

GENERAL

This specification sets forth the minimum requirements for a hydrostatically driven wheeled chip spreader.

Equipment shall be new, a production model of current manufacture, and must meet all state and Federal safety and emission standards in effect at time of order.

REPRESENTATIVE SPECIFICATIONS

A Rosco CSV Chip spreader, with appropriate options and standard features, was used to develop these specifications and establish equivalency evaluation criteria.

Equipment of similar style, type, character, quality, features, and purpose conforming to the following detailed requirements/specifications will be considered. For evaluation purposes, bidders proposing an exception/equivalent option/feature to those specified herein, may be required to provide manufacturer/product information (catalogue sheets, detailed specifications, pictures, etc.). This information will be evaluated against the minimum requirements of this specification. Proposed submittals that are determined not to be equivalent to the established criteria will be rejected.

LOUISIANA AUTHORIZED DEALER(S)

Proposed item(s) must be from a manufacturer who has at least one (1) authorized dealer within the State of Louisiana where parts and service can be obtained. Authorized dealer(s) must have properly trained technicians plus all other resources necessary to perform warranty and repair services in complete accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements. A letter certifying the ability to meet this requirement, inclusive of the company name(s) and address(es) of the Louisiana authorized dealer(s), should be supplied with the bid submittal and may be required prior to award.

DELIVERY & ACCEPTANCE

Vendor shall perform a test run of each unit to verify that all features and capabilities are operating properly at time of delivery. Documentation of testing may be required prior to acceptance by the Department.

Unit(s) must be delivered completely assembled (including all components, accessories, etc.) and ready for operation without any additional preparation including, but not limited to, ensuring all fluid levels are at their full mark, fuel tank(s) is full, all necessary lubrication has been performed, etc.

Any unit delivered under this specification is subject to rejection if there is evidence of poor workmanship, by either the vendor or the original manufacturer. Noted defects and/or nonconformance findings may be corrected by the vendor. Corrections must be completed and approved by the Equipment Engineer or his representative prior to final acceptance.

Attachment B – Specifications RFx No.: 3000024454 Title: Self-Propelled Aggregate Spreader for DOTD

EQ. SPEC. 221‐800H

REV. 2/26/2025

Unit(s) shall be delivered “on the ground;” DOTD will not unload nor provide any unloading equipment to the vendor/delivery driver in order to offload the unit(s).

NOTE: The Department will have space available for equipment to be unloaded.

EACH UNIT MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AT TIME OF DELIVERY:

1. Notarized Bill of Sale

2. Original Certificate of Origin (MSO), (no photocopy)

3. Dealer's Service Policy

4. Owner's/Operator's Manual(s)

a. One (1) Hardcopy

b. One (1) Digital Copy

i. Acceptable Formats: PDF delivered via USB “Flash Drive”, or E‐mail

5. Service Manual(s)

a. One (1) Hardcopy

b. One (1) Digital Copy

i. Acceptable Formats: PDF delivered via USB “Flash Drive”, or E‐mail

6. Build Sheet(s) – as applicable

a. One (1) Hardcopy

b. Build sheets should be written in plain language (not company specific codes) and include, at a minimum, all standard & optional features of the delivered unit.

NOTE: Invoices will not be processed for payment until the unit(s) have been inspected by the Equipment Engineer or their representative and deemed in compliance with the specifications.

BID SUBMITTALS

Any additions, deletions, or variations from the specifications should be noted in the "Bidder’s Exceptions" page of this specification. Exceptions that are noted to be less than a minimum requirement will not be accepted.

Any additions, deletions or variations from the manufacturer’s standard published specifications should be noted on the "Bidder’s Exceptions" page of this specification. Unless otherwise noted, any items appearing in the manufacturer’s standard published specifications furnished by the Bidder are assumed to be included in the Bidder’s submittal.

Bidder should note on their submittal any installation(s) to the equipment that will be performed by the vendor instead of the manufacturer.

Failure to note any specification exceptions, manufacturer specification alterations, and/or vendor installations prior to award may result in rejection of the equipment at the time of delivery.

THE NUMBER OF DELIVERY DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF ORDER (ARO) MAY BE USED AS A FACTOR

IN THE AWARD.

EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Bidder should review the detailed "Equipment Specification" completely and respond to the compliance question at the end of each section by marking “X”, in the space provided, for "Yes" or "No". Mark "Yes" to indicate that the equipment bid meets the section exactly as specified. Mark "No" if there are exceptions to any part of that section.

Exceptions/deviations to any part of the specification are to be detailed on the "Bidder's Exceptions" page of this specification.

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD, BIDDER SHOULD RETURN THIS SPECIFICATION, COMPLETED IN FULL, WITH

THEIR BID SUBMITTAL.

Note: All values listed below are minimums unless noted otherwise.

1. Engine

1.1. 275 HP, turbocharged diesel

1.2. 12 volt electric start system

1.3. Dual 12 volt batteries

1.4. Dry type air cleaner

1.5. Electrical variable controlled engine throttle

1.6. Heavy‐Duty cooling system

1.7. High coolant temperature and low oil pressure warning system

1.8. Fuel capacity 65 gallons

1.9. Engine to meet all Federal and State Emissions standards in effect at the time of delivery

Comply: ____Yes ____No

2. Hydrostatic Pump Drive

2.1. Single electric controlled variable displacement pump

2.2. Front wheel drive

2.3. Hydraulic pump has pressure compensating pump for auxiliary systems

2.4. 75 gallon hydraulic reservoir

2.5. Auxiliary pump system

2.5.1. Operate gate cylinder, hopper extension, augers, conveyors and spread roll on aggregate hopper

3. Front axle

3.1. 52,000 lbs. capacity

3.2. Full oscillating axle

3.3. 75” front track width

3.4. Drive shaft axle connection between axle and hydraulic drive motor

4. Rear Axle

4.1. 81” rear track width

4.2. Axle weight rating 22,000 lbs. minimum

4.3. 16.5” Diameter, 7” wide brakes with manual slack adjusters

4.4. Drum type, spring applied, hydraulic release

5. Brakes

5.1. Hydraulic wet disc type

5.2. Rear axle to have hydraulic actuated, spring applied and hydraulic release

5.3. Parking brake

6. Steering

6.1. Power steering

6.2. Independent of drive system

7. Instrumentation

7.1. Plus+1 CAN Bus control and onboard diagnostic system

7.2. Color graphic display

7.3. Gauges to include: Engine water temperature, engine oil pressure, tachometer, fuel gauge, DEF fluid, voltmeter, hydraulic temperature, hour meter and voltmeter

8. Control Functions

8.1. Hydrostatic control system

8.2. Manual mode with variable forward/reverse spread of unit

8.3. Speed: 20 MPH high range

8.4. Application control

8.4.1. Computer monitors speed of spreader, varies gate opening for application rate

8.4.2. Plus+1 CAN Bus system with auto rate control for spreader speed

8.4.3. Programmable application rate

8.4.4. Includes rock size, type, chipping width, feet per minute and totals

8.4.5. Ability to access memory setting service screens, system faults, engine faults, machine settings, calibration settings

9. Fan Drive System

9.1. Pump to provide optimal flow to the fan drive and steering circuit

9.2. 1,325 psi orbital steering

10. Conveyors

10.1. Two independently operated aggregate feed conveyors

10.2. Adjustable tail pulleys wit pillow block style bearings with grease zerks

10.3. Auto and manual system controlled from touchpad system integrated with Plus+1 system

10.4. Sonic sensors when in auto mode

10.5. 20” Belt width

11. Spread Hopper

11.1. Two sections independently operated with variable spread width

11.2. Hopper width to be a 0 – 16’

11.3. Hydraulic spread rolls

11.4. Spread roll and vibrator

11.5. Spread hopper to include 12” diameter aggregate distribution augers with automatic controls

11.6. Spread Hopper to include full length rejection screen with 1” maximum opening

12. Receiving Hopper

12.1. Two independent manual flow control gates easily accessible from operators station for conveyors

12.2. Operator controlled folding hopper wings

12.3. Skirting in receiving hopper to minimize spillage

12.4. 3.5 CY stuck capacity

12.5. Receiving width 11’10” maximum

12.6. Capacity to be approximately 4 cubic yards

13. Truck Hitch

13.1. Electric over hydraulically adjustable

13.2. Electronically controlled at driver’s station

13.3. Electronic over hydraulic released locking mechanism

13.4. Spring Loaded, hydraulically adjustable with hydraulic release

14. Driver Seat and Control Console

14.1. One full console on left side, 15” slide out platform for optional field of view

14.2. Right hand remote operator control

14.3. Appropriate foot brake control

14.4. Parking brake electronically controlled on main control console

14.5. Access to engine and hydraulic components accessible from operators deck

14.6. Cushioned and adjustable seat

14.7. Control switches for the working lights, turn/hazard signals and beacon

15. Miscellaneous

15.1. Light package to be installed including headlights, stop and tail lights, turn signals with flasher switch, white strobe lights, LED work lights

15.2. Electric horn with horn button control at drivers console

15.3. Backup alarm

15.4. Full length catwalk with skid resistant surface on right side of conveyor system

15.5. Steel lockable tool box

16. Paint

16.1. Paint to be manufacturers standard

BIDDER’S EXCEPTIONS

Instructions: Bidder should note all exceptions in space provided below. List the detail number from the aforementioned specification in the column to the left and the exception in the column to the right. Responses may be typed or hand‐written. Handwritten responses must be legible. If additional space is needed, please print a duplicate copy of this sheet. "Bidder’s Exceptions" page(s) should be returned with the bid submittal.

Examples:

1.6 Engine has 325 horsepower

1.18.3 Batteries have 2000 CCA combined.

2.2.8 Crossmembers are 4” channel on 12” centers.

Spec./Detail

Reference Exception

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