DCR VEH105 Two Mohawk or Equivalent Vehicle Lifts.docx

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

REQUEST FOR QUOTES (RFQ)

Department of Conservation and Recreation VEH105-Vehicle Lifts

RFR# VEH105- VEHICLE LIFTS

RFQ# DCR VEH105 Purchase of TWO Mohawk or Equivalent Vehicle Lift

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) seeks a qualified vendor for the purchase of a Mohawk LC12 or Equivalent, 12,000 lb capacity vehicle lift and a Mohawk TP-18. This RFQ and all quotes submitted by vendors hereto shall become public record, maintained by the eligible entity.

This Request for Quotes (RFQ) does not commit the eligible entity to approve a Statement of Work (SOW), pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a bidder’s response to this RFQ, or to engage for products or services. The eligible entity reserves the right to accept or reject any and all quotes received as a result of this RFQ, and to contract for some, all, or none of the identified products and services as a result of this RFQ. DCR further reserves the right to negotiate with any or all qualified vendors and to cancel this RFQ, in part or in its entirety, if it is in the best interest of the eligible entity to do so.

COMMONWEALTH ELIGIBLE ENTITY ENGAGING A VENDOR:

Eligible Entity Name: Department of Conservation and Recreation Identify if Eligible Entity is a State Department or other type of Eligible Entity: State Agency

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VEHICLE LIFT PURCHASES UNDER THIS RFQ:

Specifications for 12,000 lb Lift or equivalent

· THE PURCHASE OF A MOHAWK LC-12 or Equivalent 12,000 LBS CAPACITY TWIN POST LIFT WITH TRIPLE TELESCOPING ARMS

· INCLUDES 5,7,10 HEIGHT ADAPTERS ALI/ETC CERTIFIED

· 4-ADJUSTABLE SCREW PADS

· WEIGHT GAUGE /LC-12

· DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION TO MT GRAYLOCK GARAGE, 3 ROCKWELL RD, LANESBOROUGH, MA

· DOES NOT INCLUDE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FROM THE LIFT TO BUILDING ELECTRICAL OR CONCRETE MODIFICATIONS FOR INSTALLATION

Specifications for 18,000 lb Lift Model: Mohawk TP-18 or equivalent

· Capacity: 18,000 lbs. (8164.66 Kg)

· Lifting Speed: 60 seconds (faster with lighter load)

· Motor Rating: 4 HP/208-230V, Single-phase (3ø optional)

· Synchronization: Hydraulic fluid displacement using no chains, cables, or overhead obstructions

· Arm Pad Height: 5” (12.7 cm) min.

· Lifting Height: 6’ (1.83 m) under arm

· Arm Pad Height @ Full Rise: 6’5” (1.96 m)

· Max. Arm Pad Height with Adaptors: 7’3” (2.21 m)

· Overall Width: 12’ 7&1/2” (3.85 m) (adjustable)

· Width Between Posts: 10’ (3.05 m) (adjustable)

· Width Between Lifting Arms: 8’ 9&3/4” (2.69 m) (adjustable)

· Column Height: 8’ 7” (2.62 m)

· Max. Cylinder Height: 13’6” (4.11 m)

· Overhead Hydraulic Line Height: 15’ (4.57 m) Standard (adjustable to accommodate any height ceiling or routed in-floor)

· Weight: TP-18 –– 3900 lbs. (1769.01 Kg)

· Concrete Floor Requirements: 4000 psi (27579.02 kPa) mix 6&1/2” (16.51 cm) depth.

· Anchoring System: Included (16) 3/4”x6” (1.91x15.24 cm) bolts

· Mechanical Safety Locks: Automatic; multi-position starting @ 5” (12.7 cm) off the floor

· Hydraulic Safety Systems: Automatic; all position

· Swing Arm Restraints: Automatic upon ascent

· Cylinders: 2 (1 per column)

· Drive System: Direct drive (using no cables or chains)

· 5” Frame Adaptors (stackable): 4 included as standard equipment

· 7&1 ⁄2” Frame Adaptors (stackable): 4 included as standard equipment

· 10” Frame Adaptors (stackable): 4 included as standard equipment

· Steel Carriage Bearings: (16) 4” (10.16 cm) diameter (8 per carriage) double sealed, self-lubricating ball bearing rollers

· Floor Access between Posts: Clear and unobstructed

· Warranty: 25 years structural, 10 year mechanical, plus limited lifetime cylinder seal warranty

· DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION TO Neponset Maintenance Facility 475 Neponset Ave. Dorchester, MA.

· DOES NOT INCLUDE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FROM THE LIFT TO BUILDING ELECTRICAL OR CONCRETE MODIFICATIONS FOR INSTALLATION

VENDOR RESPONSE REQUESTED: Each proposal should include a vendors quote for the above, delivery date, and participation in the prompt payment discount.

PRICING: This RFR will be for a single contract from a pre-qualified list of contractors. The contractor will be paid upon delivery of the three vehicles. Responding vendors should submit a cost proposal with the breakdown for each item above via COMMBUYS by 4:00 PM on Friday Jan 12, 2018

COST/BILLING SPECIFICATIONS: Commonwealth makes no guarantee that any commodities or services will be purchased from any Contract resulting from this Bid. Funding for any contract resulting from this procurement is conditioned upon available funding. DCR is responsible for encumbering sufficient funds for costs associated with the SOW for the duration of the project in accordance with Comptroller policies. The vendor will be reimbursed for costs submitted and approved through this request for quotes. If the vendor offers a Prompt Pay Discount, that should be itemized and shown in their response (see below).

PAYMENT TERMS: Pursuant to state finance law and the terms of the contract, payments cannot be made until deliverables are received and accepted by DCR.

Prompt Payment Discount (PPD): Vendors have listed Prompt Pay Discounts in the Standard Contract Form for payment of invoices issued in less than the standard 45 days from an accurately submitted invoice. Payments cannot be made in less than 45 days from the receipt of an invoice without a PPD. Discounts must be entered into the state accounting system as a percentage off the total payment and may not be taken as credits or other reductions. Timely review and turnaround of deliverables are critical to meeting the project schedule, and all parties agree that they will use best efforts to expedite the review process.

QUESTIONS: Interested vendors may submit questions for clarification purposes via CommBUYS until 4:00 PM on Thurs Jan 11th, 2018. DCR may provide answers and will make every effort to do so on or before 4:00 PM on Thursday Jan 11th, 2018

EVALUATION CRITERIA: Respondents must submit responses proposals demonstrating the respondent’s ability to meet the objectives and goals of the scope..

Reponses will be evaluated according the following criteria-

Delivery time for the above Price Prompt Payment Discount, if available

STATEMENT OF WORK CHANGE ORDERS: Any additional work that may be required outside the scope of an executed Statement of Work (SOW) will require the SOW to be amended prior to the start of performance of the additional work. It will be the responsibility of the vendor project manager to maintain work discipline within scope.

ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS OF STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW): All participating parties will execute a binding contract citing the Statement of Work (SOW) when DCR has selected a vendor and the terms of the SOW performance have been negotiated and finalized, funding has been identified, and a performance timeline is established. Once the SOW is finalized and executed by authorized signatories of the eligible entity and vendor, performance may begin.

This Request for Quotes (RFQ) does not commit the eligible entity to approve a Statement of Work (SOW), pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a bidder’s response to this RFQ, or to engage for products or services. The eligible entity reserves the right to accept or reject any and all quotes received as a result of this RFQ, and to contract for some, all, or none of the identified products and services as a result of this RFQ.

All Responses are due by Jan 12, 2018 at 4:00 PM. Responses (bids/quotes) are to be submitted to DCR electronically via “Create Quote” functionality contained in CommBUYS system.

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