ESBD_421137_1747427901420_5_072A1 Paint Stripers Attachment G Specifications and Requirements.pdf

RFP 304T-25-072A1 Truck Mounted Thermoplastic Paint Stripers Attachment G – Requirements and Specifications

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Statewide Procurement Division

RFP No. 304T-25-072A1 Attachment G

Truck Mounted Thermoplastic Paint Striper Specifications and Requirements

RFP 304T-25-072A1 Truck Mounted Paint Stripers

THERMOPLASTIC PAINT STRIPER(S), MULTIPLE LINE, TRUCK, MOUNTED

PART I GENERAL CLAUSES AND CONDITIONS

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

2. 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 Contractor. All parts must conform in strength, quality, and workmanship to the accepted standards of the industry.

3. 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.

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

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

5. Customer encourages all manufacturers to comply voluntarily with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Recommended Practice for marking of plastic parts per current SAE J1344. All plastic components furnished to this specification should have an imprinted SAE symbol identifying the resin composition of the component so that the item can be recycled after its useful life. Manufacturers are encouraged to use recycled plastics and materials in the manufacture of their products to conserve natural resources, energy, and landfill space. Respondents should note that future specification revisions may require mandatory compliance with the SAE plastic coding system.

6. Customer is committed to procuring quality goods and equipment. We encourage manufacturers to adopt the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 standard, technically equivalent to the current American National Standards Institute/American Society for Quality Control (ANSI/ASQC) Q91-93 and obtain certification. Adopting and implementing these standards is considered beneficial to the manufacturer, Customer, and the environment. It is Customer's position that the total quality management concepts contained within these standards can result in reduced production costs, higher quality products, and more efficient use of energy and natural resources.

PART II SPECIFICATIONS

1. SCOPE: This specification describes and defines the minimum requirements of a self-contained, truck mounted, multi-color, thermoplastic striping machine designed to uniformly apply glass reflective beads and traffic line marking paints with sharp line definition, either yellow, white, or black, solid or skip-lines, or combination of both. Unit must operate satisfactorily while applying paint at speeds ranging from 5-12 mph. Must have a heavy duty, rear operator’s platform with an air-conditioned equipped enclosed cab providing full view of the carriages and melters.

EXAMPLE: EZ Liner, Arrow Striping Equipment MB Longliner, Or CPA approved equal.

NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS: Any example shown is listed to show type and class of equipment desired. Respondents are cautioned to read the specification carefully, as there may be special requirements not commonly offered by the equipment manufacturer. Do not assume your standard equipment meets all of the detailed specification requirements merely because it is listed as an Example: Respondents are cautioned that any unit delivered to the FOB points which does not meet specifications in every aspect will not be accepted.

2. CHASSIS/PLATFORM: The unit’s steel frame assembly must meet or exceed the following:

2.1. The manufacturer must supply a cab-over type truck chassis with dual steering and install on an air ride suspension, a steel platform of adequate size to accommodate the necessary equipment to be mounted upon it. It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to make proper weight distribution so that the vehicle’s components are not overloaded. The manufacturer must supply a rear tandem axle suspension and any lift axles if the GVWR requires it. The unit must have at a minimum 50-gallon fuel tank.

2.2. The width of the platform must be a minimum of 96 inches and must not exceed 102 inches including all projections and it must not exceed 240 inches long. The platform framing must be sufficiently sturdy and located to support the required equipment and have non-slip steel surfaces on all walkways. Bead tanks on feet must have additional support under each foot. One ladder must be furnished to provide convenient access to the platform from curb side of truck. A ladder must be furnished at the rear of the platform to provide access to and egress from the operator’s station. A steel safety railing must be installed around the platform in unprotected areas and be bolted to the truck platform so that it can be removed, if necessary. Handrails and kick plate must comply with OSHA handrail, mid-rail, and toe plate requirements 1926.1052(c)(6) and 1926.1052(c)(7). All step surfaces must be coated with an anti-skid type material. The platform framing must have an area for loading at a minimum of two pallets of material.

2.3. The platform body and rear operator’s enclosure must be equipped with the appropriate clearance and side marker lamps and reflectors in the quantities and locations as required by Texas Traffic Laws. All reflectors must be housed type with screw or bolt type mounting. Stick-on types are not acceptable. Clearance and side marker lamps must be armored type. Sealed beam, recessed, rubber mounted lamps are acceptable if used in conjunction with a modular wiring harness. Snap-in type lens are not acceptable.

2.4. All electrical wiring must be insulated and enclosed in a fibrous loom, plastic loom, or flexible conduit for protection against external damage and short circuits.

Wiring must be securely fastened at sufficient intervals to prevent sagging and insure clearance of mechanical parts. Routing of the wiring through the sub-frame, body, deck, or the like must be in such a manner as not to interfere with the normal operation and use or present a safety hazard. A sealed, splice-free modular wiring harness is acceptable. Rubber grommets must be used wherever wire or harness pass through metal.

3. AIR COMPRESSOR: Must include the following:

3.1. Diesel utility skid, minimum 250 cfm @ 100 psig.

3.2. Minimum 70hp, Diesel Engine, Final Tier-4 compliant.

3.3. Engine High Coolant Temperature, Engine Oil Pressure, High Compressor

Pressure, Compressor Discharge Temperature Auto-Safety Shutdowns.

3.4. Fuel tank, compressor fuel must be supplied from the truck engine fuel tank.

3.5. Two-stage dry type air cleaner with restriction indicators.

3.6. An air line lubricator must be provided for the automatic injection of oil in all control lines connected to valves, solenoids, air motors and cylinders.

4. HYDRAULICS: The pump assembly must have, but not limited to, the following:

4.1. PTO driven hydraulic pumps mounted on to the chassis transmission.

4.2. One high volume, hot-oil pump, and motor combination.

4.3. Foldable steel guide wheel assembly with hydraulically driven up and down controls, moveable to both sides of the truck.

4.4. Hydraulically actuated, heavy duty machined tube gun-carriage assemblies that will be laterally controlled using a steering wheel mounted near each operator seat with a minimum 40-inch extension on both sides.

4.5. Hydraulically actuated parallel arm style gun carts.

4.6. Minimum of two oil-jacketed positive displacement material pumps off the center/edge line rear kettles that must be consistently controlled from a timing system.

4.7. Hydraulically driven agitator in each melter/kettle with forward and reverse controls.

4.8. Minimum of two hydraulic knife valves mounted at each material pump inlet that allows the opening and closing of flowing material from each kettle.

4.9. The pump must be easily removable from the frame with no special tools.

5. CARRIAGE:

5.1. Left Hand:

5.1.1. Left-hand minimum of four manually controlled linear, 6-inch ribbon, thermo spray guns with two different manufacturers’ recommended spray tips.

5.1.2. Four linear actuators to raise and lower each spray gun for line width precision.

5.1.3. Four arrow drop-on bead systems.

5.1.4. Four blow air nozzles mounted directly in-front of each gun.

5.2. Right Hand:

5.2.1. Right-hand minimum of one electronically controlled linear, 6-inch ribbon, thermo spray gun with two different manufacturers’ recommended spray tips.

5.2.2. One linear actuator to raise and lower spray gun for line width precision.

5.2.3. One arrow drop-on beader.

5.2.4. One blow air-nozzles mounted directly in front of each spray gun.

6. REAR OPERATOR ENCLOSURE: A rear operator’s enclosure, complete with a certified roll-over protective structure (ROPS) meeting the latest revision to SAE Standard J1040, must be provided and must completely enclose the rear operator’s control station. The cab must be approximately 96 inches wide 60 inches deep with a minimum overall height of 78 inches.

6.1. The enclosure must be constructed of minimum 12-gauge steel on roof and 14-gauge sheet metal on the sides. The roof must be reinforced with a steel channel section. Environmental soundproofing material must be installed on interior cab walls and ceiling to minimize outside sound levels in the cab.

6.2. The enclosure must be air conditioned and heated with minimum 34,000 BTUs of cooling and minimum 40,000 BTUs of heating. Interior enclosure lighting must provide sufficient lighting of the controls and gauges for nighttime striping operations.

6.3. The enclosure must be equipped with two doors: one at the front center and one at the center rear. Each door must be equipped with a fixed window and a key lock (both doors keyed alike). There must be a minimum of five (5) sliding windows. A front window. A window behind each operator. A window to the side of each operator. There must be a minimum total glass area of 54 square feet. All glass must be laminated and solar tinted extra dark, no less than 3/16” thick. A removable bubble window must be installed on each side of the enclosure. This window must project out approximately 6”, allowing the operator to view the spray guns. The enclosure must be bolted to the rear of the platform.

6.4. Two, air-suspension, high back operator seats, with armrests, must be mounted on the vehicle platform. They must be fitted with foam rubber cushions and backs.

Covering must be weather resistant plastic. Each must be fitted with a seat belt in accordance with S.A.E. and Federal Standards.

6.5. The entire enclosure must be bolted to the deck and must completely enclose the rear operator’s station and control console.

6.6. An access ladder must be provided for each entrance from ground level.

6.7. Fire extinguisher, minimum UL-rated 10 B:C dry-chemical (sodium bicarbonate) or

3A-10 B:C, five-pound capacity, must be furnished and installed in the rear enclosure in a readily accessible location.

6.8. An AM/FM/Bluetooth radio with speakers will be mounted in rear cab.

6.9. All windows on rear enclosure must be tinted at a minimum 70% UV transmission so that visibility is still clear for the operator.

7. MATERIAL DELIVERY, HEAT SYSTEM, AND PLUMBING must have:

7.1. A manually operated valving system to isolate hot oil by color on the truck side.

7.2. Oil jacketed hoses from the pump outlet to the cart mounted material filter.

7.3. An oil jacketed hose from the filter outlet to the gun inlet.

7.4. Wrapping around valving and filters as needed to keep material(s) hot.

7.5. An air blowing system to remove material from the pump and related material hoses after each striper use.

7.6. A material recirculated system from the cart mounted filter and back to the kettle top aid in material heating.

8. KETTLES AND BEAD TANKS must have at a minimum:

8.1. Four 3,000 lb., diesel fired melters with safety vents.

8.1.1. 12-inch heat dome for each melter.

8.1.2. Crossover plumbing between front melters.

8.2. Two, ASME certified 2500 lb. capacity bead tanks.

8.2.1. Venturi vacuum load on each tank with exhaust setup below the deck with mufflers.

9. SAFETY/LIGHTING: The unit must be equipped with:

9.1. An over cab light bar.

9.2. Front, mid-bed, and rear strobe lights.

9.3. A night work light package to include: 2000 lumen LED work lights as described below.

9.3.1. Two (2) lights at each gun carriage (two facing forward at the carriage and two facing rearward at the carriage).

9.3.2. Two (2) lights illuminating the platform.

9.3.3. One (1) light illuminating the paint load pumps.

9.3.4. One (1) light mounted on front bumper facing forward toward the line guide.

9.4. Rear operators’ station on operator platform equipped with a Sonetics intercom system or Customer approved equal.

9.5. Deck and reverse camera guidance system with laser and zoom feature.

9.6. An interior enclosure lighting system providing sufficient lighting of the controls and gauges for nighttime striping operations. A minimum of eight (8) Hella 2000 lumen LED work lights for night painting. Two (2) lights at each gun carriage (one facing forward at the carriage and one facing rearward at the carriage), two (2) lights illuminating the platform, one (1) light illuminating the paint load pumps, and one (1) light mounted on front bumper facing forward toward the line guide.

10. PRIMARY DIGITAL DISPLAY: The unit must be equipped with a digital display with a single reset button to reset all job values to zero. The display must be easily visible to the operator, located between the handlebars, and showing the following functions:

10.1. Centrally mounted electrical console housing pertinent switches and displays.

10.2. Digital temperature display by each melter.

10.3. Real time system pressure.

10.4. Operating speed.

10.5. Linear feet of line applied with reset to zero (for primary gun only).

10.6. Amount of paint applied in gallons or liters with reset to zero.

10.7. Rolling average material thickness (wet mil build up) for the last 20 feet.

10.8. Overall average material thickness (wet mil build up) for the job.

11. SECONDARY DIGITAL DISPLAY: The unit must maintain the following information:

11.1. Hours run, total gallons applied, and linear feet applied.

11.2. Diagnostic display showing troubleshooting codes.

12. SAFETY PLAQUES OR DECALS: Product safety plaques or decals must be furnished and affixed at the operator's station and at any hazardous area. The safety plaques or decals must describe the nature of the hazard, level of hazard seriousness, how to avoid the hazard, and the consequence of human interaction with the hazard. Permanent plaques are preferred to decals. Type, size and location of product safety plaques or decals must be in accordance with current ANSI Z535.4 standard.

11. INSTRUCTION ON SAFETY, OPERATION AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE:

The Contractor must provide the services of a competent factory trained technician, thoroughly trained in the use and operation of the unit to Customer a minimum 2-hour instruction on safety, operation, transport tie down and preventive maintenance of the unit. The service must be provided after the unit has been delivered and is ready for operation but prior to payment.

12. PAINTING: The unit must be painted with a manufacturer's standard lead-free color, except for glass, rubber and those metallic accessories or fixtures constructed of rust-resistant or plated material not normally painted.

14. MANUAL(S): Equipment must be delivered with current manual(s) containing illustrated parts list, operating, calibration, and service instructions in English. The manual(s) must be as detailed as possible outlining all necessary service and operating instructions for the equipment delivered. Manual(s) must include necessary warnings and safety precautions. It is requested, but not required, that the manual be printed on recycled paper.

NOTE: overhaul or technical manuals are not required unless specified.

15. SERVICE POINT ACCESSIBILITY: All lubrication and frequent service items must be readily and easily accessible to the operator or technician.

16. REPLACEMENT FILTERS AND BELTS: A complete replacement set of filters and belts must be provided for each unit furnished to this specification (not required for cab and chassis). Each filter and belt must be labeled with the equipment manufacturer's part number as shown in the manufacturer's parts book and must be furnished at the time of delivery. ONLY OEM FILTERS AND BELTS ARE ACCEPTABLE. The part numbers provided on the form must correspond with the part numbers found in the parts manual for the equipment.

16.1. The set of filters must include air, fuel, oil, hydraulic, etc., filters used on the equipment.

16.2. The set of belts must include alternator, water pump, and power steering, etc., belts used on the equipment.

PART III

DELIVERY, ACCEPTANCE, AND PAYMENT

1. ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION: All equipment ordered will be subject to acceptance inspection and performance testing upon receipt. Acceptance inspection and performance testing will not take more than five working days, weather permitting. The Contractor will be notified within this time frame of any units not delivered in full compliance with the purchase order specifications. If any units are canceled for non-acceptance, the needed equipment may be purchased elsewhere, and the Contractor may be charged any additional increase in cost and handling.

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

3. WORKING DAY: A working day is defined as a calendar day, not including Saturdays, Sundays, or regularly observed state and federal holidays.

4. OFF-LOADING: Contractor must have the capability of offloading equipment on Customer property when delivering with no assistance from Customer. If driven, the mileage on the unit should not significantly exceed the distance from the chassis manufacturer to the upfitter facilities to the customer FOB point, and never more than 3,500 miles on odometer.

PART IV

TRAINING AND MAINTENANCE

1. INSTRUCTION ON SAFETY, OPERATION AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE:

Contractor must provide the services of a competent factory trained technician thoroughly trained in the use and operation of the unit to the agency to provide:

1.1. Operator Training: A minimum eight-hour instruction on safety, operation, and preventive maintenance of the unit for each delivery location. These services must be provided after the unit has been delivered and is ready for operation but prior to payment.

1.2. Preventative Maintenance: An on-site classroom training on preventative maintenance and periodic maintenance schedules that are required for inspections and servicing of the unit and all attachments within 30 days of delivery.

1.3. Contractor will ship equipment and attachments with all additional documentation or components to Customer prior to onsite use and/or training.

PART V

WARRANTY

1. WARRANTY: The unit must be warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of not less than 12 months and must cover 100% parts and labor for the unit.

If the manufacturer's standard warranty period exceeds 12 months, then the standard warranty period must be in effect. The Contractor must furnish the manufacturer's warranty to the receiving district at time of delivery. The Contractor must be responsible for the warranty. The warranty begins on the date the unit is determined to meet specifications and accepted into Customer’s fleet.

2. PARTS AND SERVICE: The manufacturer of the equipment furnished must have an authorized dealer within the state of Texas or factory-trained personnel available for warranty repairs and the performance of service within 72 hours after notification by Customer. The authorized dealer must have factory-trained personnel available for warranty repairs and the performance of service. The dealer must also maintain an inventory of high-usage parts and a quick source for low-usage parts.

PART VI

OPTIONS

1. OPTION NO. 1 (Line 2): MECHANICAL POINTER GUIDE WITH HYDRAULIC LIFT - A front mounted adjustable pointer guide must be provided. The pointer must be adjustable in length from 6 to 10 feet. It must be movable from left side to right side operating position. It must be capable of angular displacement when assembled for either left or right-side operation.

In the transport position, it must fold and be clamped in the stowed position within the striping vehicle width and must in no way interfere with the driver’s vision. It must be quickly and easily assembled and deployed by one person without the use of hand tools.

1.1. The pointer must be equipped with a caster type pneumatic tire and wheel, flag socket and an adjustable pointer rod.

1.2. The pointer must be equipped with a hydraulic lift capable of lifting the pointer off the ground sufficient for maneuvering the chassis.

1.3. Control valve for the pointer lift must be in the chassis cab, easily accessible to the operator.

1.4. Manual or power assist to locate pointer in the transport position is acceptable.

1.5. Hydraulic power take-off from chassis power steering is not acceptable.

2. OPTION NO.2 (Line 3): VACUUM GLASS BEAD FILL UNIT - A vacuum glass bead fill unit having a minimum loading capacity of 350 pounds of glass per minute must be supplied. It must be complete and include a minimum 12-foot length of suction hose and bead bag opening device. Bead bag opening device must consist of a metal ring or hoop, with a serrated cutting edge mounted on the diameter of the ring device. This ring device must be designed to fit over the end of a 55-gallon drum, which can be used to hold glass beads from which the bead tank must be filled. By creating a vacuum in the glass bead tank, beads must be drawn into the tank without contaminating the vacuum unit.

3. OPTION NO.3 (Line 4): TECHNICAL SERVICE FOLLOW UP - The service of a competent technician thoroughly trained in the use and operation of the striping machine must be furnished for a period of not less than two working days approximately 60 days after the machine has been delivered. The exact date for this second visit will be confirmed with the factory by district personnel.

4. OPTION NO.4 (Line 5): ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - Truck must be equipped with an electronic speed control device to automatically maintain any one of two (2) presets speed from 5 to 20 MPH. It must be provided with controls for setting the device when the desired speed is attained and for automatically disengaging it upon brake application. Accuracy must be within 0.5 MPH on level terrain and on moderate slopes as limited by engine power.

5. OPTION NO.5 (Line 6): ELECTRONIC SPEEDOMETER - The paint marker must be equipped with a solid-state digital read-out speedometer located at the driver’s position. The speedometer must have no moving parts and must read out three full digits with the last digit in tenths of a mile per hour. Readouts must be clearly visible in bright sunlight and total darkness, must not freeze at low temperatures, and must not be light emitting diode segments. A lamp-test button must be supplied to check segment operation.

5.1. The speedometer must require not more than ½ amp at 12 volts and must be fused for that rating with an easily replaceable fuse.

6. OPTION NO.6 (Line 7): OPTICAL POINTER GUIDE - The optical pointer must have a minimum projection beyond the front bumper. A housing mounting and adjustment linkage must be provided for positioning and clamping the pointer in the best location for the vehicle operator.

7. OPTION NO.7 (Line 8): SECONDARY AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING UNIT – The unit must have a minimum 34,000 BTUs of cooling and minimum 40,000 BTUs of heating.

8. OPTION NO.8 (Line 9): EXTRA SET OF MANUALS: In addition to the manuals required in Para. 20, Part II, one extra set of operator’s, service, and parts manuals must be provided at time of delivery.

9. OPTION NO.9 (Line 10): COMPLETE SET OF OVERHAUL MANUALS: In addition to the manuals required in Para. 20 Part II, one complete set of specialized major overhaul/technical manuals for the engine, transmission, hydraulic system, paint system, electrical system, etc., must be provided at time of delivery.

10. OPTION NO.10 (Line 11): LASER GUIDANCE SYSTEM: There must be supplied a GL- 3000-P or Customer approved equivalent Laser System using an ultra-high visibility green laser to establish visual line control for the paint striping machine. The operator adjusts the laser spot to the desired reference point on the road via a remote-control panel located in the cab of the truck.

10.1. The control must have a three-function switch for:

10.1.1. Laser On Steady model

10.1.2. Laser On Blinking mode

10.1.3 Laser Off

10.2. There must be a corresponding green light located on the laser status panel indicating the laser status:

10.2.1. Light On Steady mode.

10.2.2. Light Blinking mode.

10.2.3. No Light (Off).

10.3. To position the laser spot to the desired location, i.e., center line, road edge, bike lane, etc., the operator must push the proper buttons for the direction that they want the laser spot to move in; left, right, forward, back, and the laser tracks simultaneously. The system must have an automatic shutdown feature designed to minimize power consumption. All functions must shut off after the laser function mode has been in the OFF position for two hours. The laser, all optics, mechanical mechanisms, and electronics must be in a rugged, weatherproof housing that is typically mounted to the roof of the truck. This permanent installation must eliminate the need to remove the laser at the end of the day. Two cables must run from the laser housing, one for 12V DC power, the other for system control in the cab.

10.4. Specifications –

10.4.1. Laser - 532mm Class IIIA

10.4.2. Power - 12V DC 4.0 amps/hour (Max Operating)

10.4.3. Operating Temperature - +36° to +120° F.

10.4.4. Power/Control Cable Length - Approximately 20 Feet (from laser box) to DB15 connector for control box

10.4.5. Laser Box - Approximately, 6-1/8 H x 6-1/2 W x 12 L Inches.

10.4.6. Shipping Weight - 25 Lbs. – Approximate

11. OPTION NO.11 (Line 12): DATA LOGGER SYSTEM: It is the stated intent of this specification to describe a highly reliable, easy to use, simple to install, compact road marking Data Logger. The touch screen interface must have integrated data logging software contained with its dedicated hardware. Laptop- or PC-based data loggers will not be accepted. The data logger must receive all sensor and system data via CAN network. Direct sensing of pneumatic or actuator solenoids will not be accepted.

11.1. The data logger must allow input for, and record, the following custom fields for tracking and filtering work accomplished: Job Name, Mileposts, Crew Name, Material Batch Numbers and Highway.

11.2. The Data Logger must record the following data and performance measures: Date & Time, Road Surface temperature, material usage (volume), ambient Temperature, GPS Coordinates, Relative temperature, Material temperatures, Odometer, Bead Usage, Solid/Skip/Total footage by Line Width.

11.3. Data must be recorded as raw snapshots to allow for broad data analysis and fraud or data tampering detection. Reports may be printed from the vehicle in full page (8.5 inches x 11 inches) format.