ESBD_370300_1722523989622_02. Specification No. TxDOT 845-63-45484.pdf

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

SPECIFICATION NO.

TxDOT 845-63-45484

DATED: JULY 2024

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UNIVERSAL TESTING MACHINE (UTM)

PUBLICATION

This specification (SOW) is a product of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). This specification may not be sold for profit or monetary gain. If this document is altered in any way, the header and any and all references to TxDOT must be removed. TxDOT does not assume nor accept any liability when this specification is used in the procurement process by any other entity.

PART I

GENERAL CLAUSES AND CONDITIONS

1. EQUIPMENT:

1.1. The equipment furnished under this specification must be the latest improved model in current production, as offered to commercial trade, and must be of quality workmanship and material. The respondent represents that all equipment offered under this specification shall be new. Used, shopworn, demonstrator, prototype, remanufactured, reconditioned, or discontinued models are not acceptable.

1.2. Respondent must submit with the solicitation the latest printed literature and detailed specifications on equipment the respondent proposes to furnish. This literature is for informational purposes only.

1.3. The unit shall be completely assembled and adjusted, and all equipment including standard and supplemental equipment shall be installed and the unit made ready for continuous operation upon delivery.

1.4. All parts not specifically mentioned which are necessary for the unit to be complete and ready for operation or which are normally furnished as standard equipment must be furnished by the vendor. All parts must conform in strength, quality and workmanship to the accepted standards of the industry.

1.5. The unit provided must meet or exceed all federal and state of Texas safety, health, lighting and noise regulations and standards in effect and applicable to equipment furnished at the time of manufacture.

1.6. It is the intent of TxDOT to purchase goods, equipment and services having the least adverse environmental impact, within the constraints of statutory purchasing requirements, TxDOT need, availability, and sound economic considerations.

Suggested changes and environmental enhancements for possible inclusion in future revisions of this specification are encouraged.

2. LOCATION: Equipment must be delivered to and installed at the following TxDOT location:

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Materials and Tests Division 6230 E. Stassney Lane.

Austin, TX 78744

The vendor should enter the TxDOT campus from the entrance on Burleson Road.

TxDOT reserves the right to add or delete facilities serviced under the contract. TxDOT will provide 10 calendar days’ written notice to the vendor for locations to be deleted or of any additional locations requiring service within the same area or region.

3. DEFINITIONS OF TERMS AND ACRONYMS:

3.1. ANSI – American National Standards Institute.

3.2. API – American Petroleum Institute.

3.3. ASTM – American Society for Testing and Materials.

3.4. Contract – Any Purchase Order (PO) resulting from this solicitation as listed in the Order of Precedence in the resulting PO.

3.5. IN/MIN – Inches per minute.

3.6. KN – Kilonewton.

3.7. RAM – Random access memory.

3.8. SAE – Society of Automotive Engineers.

3.9. TxDOT – Texas Department of Transportation.

3.10. UTM – Universal testing machine.

PART II

SPECIFICATIONS

1. SCOPE: This specification is for a UTM for the TxDOT Materials and Tests Division in Austin, TX.

Examples:

Instron 34TM-5 (5kN) Test Instrument Shimadzu EZ-LX 5 KN Single-Colum Tabletop Test Frame Industrial Physics DSTM-5DF Dragonfly 5kN Benchtop UTM

2. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS: The UTM must:

2.1. Have a force capacity of 5kN and be able to measure the tensile strength of ASTM C307 specimen between 1kN and 4kN.

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2.2. Have a crosshead speed range from 0.002 to 39 in/min and be able to be set at

0.05 in/min to perform a tensile test.

2.3. Be able to fit on a benchtop 30 inches deep and 60 inches wide.

2.4. Have an auto stop and an auto return when the specimen breaks.

2.5. Have a max return speed of 40 in/min.

2.6. Have a separate manual jog control and emergency stop that can operate with or without the external control device.

2.7. Be capable of having a strain gauge and/or extensometer added after initial purchase.

2.8. Come with grips that conform to ASTM C307

2.9. Operate using 120V, 20 amp maximum electrical power.

2.10. Come with all necessary US power chords for the system to operate.

2.11. Come with an English version user interface for the software and any controls that are separate from the software if the default is not English.

2.12. Have both force and crosshead speed verified during installation in both tension and compression.

2.13. EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICE: The UTM must be controlled from an external control device that is either a touch-screen, laptop, or desktop computer. The touch-screen or monitor (if a laptop or desktop) must be no smaller than 21.5 inches. If the computer utilizes a touch-screen interface, the computer must have the ports necessary to connect a mouse, a keyboard, and an external monitor that can be used in the event the touch-screen malfunctions. The computer must include a minimum of a 3.6 gigahertz processor, 16 gigabytes of RAM, a 1 terabyte hard drive, and any necessary ports needed to connect to the UTM.

2.14. SOFTWARE: The UTM system software must be based on the Windows 10 or higher operating system. The software must provide full control of all instrument functions and must include, as a minimum, the following features and capabilities:

2.14.1. Full instrument control with the ability to display parameters and instrument response in real time.

2.14.2. Record max load and load at break.

2.14.3. Export test data in a csv or Excel file format.

2.14.4. Create reports for test results that can be saved as an Adobe pdf file.

2.14.5. Provide graphical representation of the data during and after test performance.

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2.14.6. Analyze data after testing is complete including giving load at a specific displacement or point that can be picked from the graphical representation of the data.

2.14.7. Add strain and extensometer channels after the initial purchase

2.14.8. Save and use user-entered methods and calculations

2.14.9. Apply a correction for frame deflection that occurs during testing.

2.14.10. English version user interface if the default version in not English.

PART III

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. INSTALLATION: The vendor must install unit(s) at the TxDOT designated site within 30 days of delivery but prior to acceptance and payment, and ensure complete installation of the equipment, including providing all cables, hoses, brackets, and accessories necessary for complete and safe installation, connection to power and telecommunications sources, and diagnostic testing. Unit(s) shall be fully operational. TxDOT will execute all physical modifications to the installation site unless otherwise specified. The vendor must notify TxDOT point of contact via telephone or email a minimum of 10 working days prior to proposed installation date.

2. FACTORY-TRAINED TECHNICIAN: The vendor must provide the services of a competent factory-trained technician thoroughly trained in the use and operation of the unit within 30 days of delivery but prior to acceptance and payment. Training must be provided for up to 4 TxDOT personnel for a minimum of 4 hours on safety, operation, and preventive maintenance of the unit and accessories. This training must be included in the price of the equipment. Services shall be provided after the unit has been delivered and is ready for operation but prior to payment. The training must take place on TxDOT's premises at a time and date mutually agreed upon by the vendor and TxDOT.

3. WARRANTY: The vendor must warrant equipment for a minimum of 12 months. If the manufacturer's standard warranty period exceeds 12 months, the standard warranty period shall apply. Provisions must be made by the vendor to provide a delayed warranty start date for each unit furnished to this specification. The warranty period shall begin on the date the instrument is determined to meet all specifications and is accepted into TxDOT's inventory. Instructions advising TxDOT of the terms and conditions of the warranty and the procedures to be followed for obtaining the delayed warranty start date must be included with each unit delivered. The vendor must furnish a list of names and addresses of servicing dealers in the state of Texas who perform warranty work.

4. MANUAL(S): At least one (1) operational manual and one (1) service manual containing illustrated parts list(s) and operating, calibration, and service instructions for the unit must be delivered with each unit. A copy of the manual(s) is not acceptable. An electronic copy of manual(s) from the manufacturer is acceptable.

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4.1. Manual(s) must include all necessary service, warnings, operating instructions and safety precautions for each unit delivered.

4.2. Parts list(s) must cover all components of the unit. Each part must be identified by part number, description, and component location.

4.3. The following additional information must be provided by the vendor at time of delivery if not included in the manual referenced above:

4.3.1. Manufacturer’s recommended service and preventive maintenance intervals.

4.3.2. Recommended fluids, lubricants, and their SAE/API equivalents.

5. SAFETY PLAQUES AND DECALS: Safety plaques or decals shall be furnished and shall be affixed at any hazardous area. The safety plaques or decals shall describe the nature of the hazard, level of hazardseriousness, how to avoid the hazard, and the consequence of human interaction with the hazard. Permanent plaques are preferred to decals. Types, size and location of productsafety plaques or decals shall be in accordance with the latest revision of ANSI 535.4.-1991.

6. ACCEPTANCE: All equipment ordered will be subject to acceptance inspection and performance testing upon completion of installation and verification services. Acceptance inspection and performance testing will not take more than 15 working days, weather permitting. The vendor will be notified within this time frame of any units not delivered in full compliance with thepurchase order specifications. If any units are canceled for non-acceptance, the needed equipment may be purchased elsewhere and the vendor may be charged full increase, if any, incost and handling. Acceptance inspection will not occur until after the equipment has been delivered and installation and verification services are completed. Vendor shall perform all factory and field calibrations prior to acceptance inspection.

PART IV

ADDITIONAL CLAUSES

1. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: The vendor, vendor’s personnel, and vendor’s subcontractor(s) affirm not to have acquired and agree not to acquire any interest during the term of the contract that would conflict in any manner with the performance of the vendor’s obligations in regards to services authorized.

2. PAYMENT: Payment will be made within 30 days after the acceptance inspection has been completed and TxDOT determines that the equipment delivered meet specifications and installation andtraining are completed, or the day, on which a correct invoice for the goods or materials was received, whichever is later.

3. TxDOT RESPONSIBILITIES: TxDOT will:

3.1. Provide a point of contact.

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3.2. Provide access to appropriate data systems and information.

3.3. Provide required forms to file accident reports.

4. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION: Administration of the contract is a joint responsibility of the TxDOT contract administrator and TxDOT purchasing staff. Purchasing staff will be responsible for administering the contractual business relationship with the vendor.

4.1. Any proposed changes to work to be performed, whether initiated by TxDOT or the vendor, must receive final written approval in the form of a Purchase Order Change Notice signed by the authorized TxDOT purchasing agent.

4.2. Upon issuance of contract, TxDOT will designate an individual to serve as the contract manager and point of contact between the agency and the vendor. The contract manager does not have any express or implied authority to vary the terms of the contract, amend the contract in any way, or waive strict performance of the terms or conditions of the contract. This individual’s contract management and contract administration responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

4.2.1. Monitoring the vendor’s progress and performance and ensuring services conform to established specification requirements.

4.2.2. Managing the financial aspects of the contract including approval of payments.

4.2.3. Meeting with the vendor as needed to review progress, discuss problems, and consider necessary action.

4.2.4. Identifying a breach of contract by assessing the difference between contract performance and non-performance.

4.2.5. Other areas as identified by the State of Texas Procurement and Contract Management Guide version 3.0.

Specification No. TxDOT 845-63-45484 Dated July 2024