Compactor spec.doc

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Pull Type / Roller Compactor
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RFQ - 17D - 10090900000000000243
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Kennebec County, Maine

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This is a specification document for a hydraulically operated pull-type compactor issued by the Maine Department of Transportation. The compactor must be of rugged design and construction, capable of maneuvering from transport to operating position through hydraulic operation from the operator's station. Key specifications include a frame constructed from 5" x 5" x 5/16" square tube, a 24-inch diameter by 66-inch long compactor drum with 1-inch wall thickness, a 2-inch shaft meeting 1045 CR round standards, 2-inch E-type bearings, and Goodyear ST205/75R15 load range C tires or equivalent. The compactor must be equipped with a continuous duty hydraulically operated vibrator generating a minimum of 7,000 pounds of force while consuming no more than 8.5 gallons per minute at 2,000 PSI. The unit requires hydraulic operation for wheel positioning, cylinder locks on all hydraulic cylinders, and magnetic-mounted brake, turn signal, and clearance lights. The compactor hitch must accommodate a 24-inch rear body overhang and include two high-tensile 3/8-inch safety chains with slip hooks and safety latches.

Bidders must submit specification sheets with their proposals and list any exceptions to specifications on separate documentation; failure to identify exceptions will be deemed acceptance of all listed specifications. The Maine Department of Transportation will consider demonstration models. All bid pricing must include shipping and delivery to MaineDOT Fleet Service at 105 Capitol Street, Augusta, Maine 04330. Manufacturers shall provide two complete parts manuals, two complete service manuals, and two operator's manuals with each unit. Manufacturer's standard warranty applies with terms and conditions to be stated in the bid proposal, with warranty commencing from the in-service date. Bids will be evaluated based on price, warranty terms, manufacturers performance data, delivery schedule, parts availability, and other factors deemed appropriate.

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Specification For

Pull-Type Compactor

The purpose and intent of these specifications is to describe a Hydraulically Operated Pull-Type Compactor. Compactor maneuvering from the transport, to the operating position, must be hydraulically operated from the operators station. It must be of rugged design and construction throughout in order to deliver dependable service under severe operating conditions, and optimum performance and production capabilities. Maine Department of Transportation will consider demo models.

Item # 1 Frame & Dimensions

1.1 Compactor frame shall be made from 5” x 5” x 5/16” square tube.

1.2 Compactor hitch shall be long enough to accommodate a rear body over hang of 24” and not interfere with the movement of the roller.

1.3 Compactor Roller frame shall come equipped with a 2 ½” pintle eye.

1.4 Two (2) high tensile 3/8” minimum safety chains with slip hooks and safety latches.

1.5 Tires shall be Goodyear ST205/75R15 load range C or equivalent.

1.6 Compactor drum shall be 24” dia. X 66” long with a wall thickness of 1”.

1.7 Compactor shaft size shall be 2 ¼” and meet a standard of 1045 CR round.

1.8 Compactor shaft bearings shall be 2 ¼” E-type.

1.9 Compactor shall have a continuous duty hydraulically operated vibrator with a minimum of 7,000 lbs. of force.

1.10 Hydraulically operated vibrator shall take no more then 8.5 gal. /min. at 2,000psi. for operation.

1.11 Compactor shall have brake, turn signal, and clearance lights.

1.12 All lights shall be mounted to the roller via a magnetic mount, as to be removable to avoid damage by the vibrator.

Item # 2 Operation

2.1 Compactor shall maneuver from the transport to the operating position hydraulically.

2.2 Operating position shall be offset from the travel path of the towing vehicle.

2.3 Compactor shall maneuver in and out avoiding obstructions in the operating path hydraulically.

2.4 Compactor wheels shall be operated up and down hydraulically for transport to and from the work site.

2.5 Hydraulic cylinders for wheels shall come equipped with cylinder locks.

Item # 3 Warranty

3.1 Manufactures standard warranty will apply.

3.2 Please state terms and conditions of warranty with bid proposal.

3.3 Manufactures warranty will start with the in-service date.

Item # 4 General

4.1 Two (2) complete parts manuals shall be supplied.

4.2 Two (2) complete service manuals shall be supplied.

4.3 Tow (2) operator’s manuals shall be supplied.

4.4 Bidders shall supply a specification sheet with their bid proposals.

4.5 Be it known that these specifications are a minimum and that bids will be evaluated on based on price, warranty, manufacturers performance data, delivery schedule, parts availability and other items deemed appropriate.

4.6 Exceptions to specifications shall be listed on a separate paper and noted as exceptions and submitted with bid proposal. If exceptions are not listed as such it shall be considered that the vendor will comply with all specifications as listed.

4.7 All bid pricing to include shipping and delivery to MaineDOT Fleet Service, 105 Capitol St. Augusta Me. 04330 Revised 6/10 dlh

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