Compactor Bid.docx

HARPER CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Battle Creek, MI 49014

High School Trash Compactor Bid Information

· Site Address: 12677 Beadle Lake Rd. Battle Creek, MI 49014

· Contact Information: Jim Robinson, Director of Facilities Harper Creek Community Schools.

Phone: (269) 441-6575, Email: robinsonj@harpercreek.net

· Bid Document Due Date: May 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM. Bids can be answered by the following:

· Hand Delivery to Harper Creek Administration Building, Atten: Jim Robinson 7454 B Dr. North Battle Creek, MI 49014

· Postal Service: Harper Creek Community Schools. Atten: Jim Robinson, 7454 B Dr. North Battle Creek, MI 49014.

· Email: robinsonj@harpercreek.net

· Any bids received after the due date will not be accepted. It is not the responsibility of Harper Creek Community Schools for late or incomplete bids.

· On Site Visit: The visit is not mandatory but recommended. Site visit will take place at 12677 Beadle Lake Rd. Battle Creek, MI 49014 “Behind the Building”, April 28, 2026 @ 10:00 AM.

· Questions must be received by the district by 3:00 PM on May 4, 2026. All Questions can be emailed to Jim Robinson @ robinsonj@harpercreek.net

· Installer must provide proof of insurance prior to commencement of work. This must also be included in the bid document.

· There is no bond required for this project.

· The bid is to include removal of existing compacting unit and replacement of new compactor. Training and Warranty information will also be required in the bidding document. This will be a turnkey operation when the project is completed. The district will provide electrical connection and disconnection as required.

· Bids are to include the compactor and the attached decking from the loading dock to the compactor.

· The bids are to match or be equal to the following recommended unit. Sebright model 4860 Rear Fead Compactor. The container will be provided by the district’s waste disposal provider.

· Compactor Specifications are as follows:

· Sebright model 4860 Rear Feed Compactor “or equivalent”.

· ¾ full and full light packages with full shut off.

· Multi-cycle timer

· 10 HP motor with 10 GPM pump with 6” cylinder

· Breaker bar teeth to hold the load in.

· Container centering guide rails.

· Power unit cover and all temp oil.

· Rear feed with safety interlocked gate

· 2yd charge chamber.

· Oil sight gauge with thermometer.

· Pressure gauge.

· Driver controls with boost.

· 10’ of hydraulic hosses for 44-gallon reservoir.

· Adjustable replaceable wear guides.

· Asphalt mounting plate.

· 1-year parts and labor warranty. “Minimum”

· Model Specifications from Sebright:

· Model Number 4860

· Cu. Yd 2.0

· Motor HP 10

· Pump GPM 12

· No. of cylinders 1.

· Cylinder bore, 6.

· Cylinder Stroke, 58

· Max PSI, 2000

· Ram Face Sq. in., 1,590

· Ram Face PSI, 35.6

· Cylinder Force, 56,540

· Cycle Time, 51

· Cubic Yard per Hour, 101

· Ind. Criteria Rating, 1.43

· Base Unit Weight, 4,500

· Attached decking.

· The attached deck from the loading dock to the compactor is approximately 9’x11’.

· Decking is to be 3/8” steel.

· All rails along dock are to be included in installation and bid package.

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