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Solicitation number: RFB 605 2500000515 1
Issued by: Elliott County, Kentucky

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This Request for Bid (RFB) solicitation was issued by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Purchases on behalf of the Division of Equipment, for the establishment of a master agreement contract to supply chemical spray systems. The solicitation includes nine line items: one 300-gallon engine-driven spray system, two 500-gallon engine-driven spray systems, two 1,200-gallon hydraulic-driven spray systems, two 1,200-gallon engine-driven spray systems, one articulated spray boom assembly, two Boombuster spray head options, four stack nozzle spray head options, two 5.5-gallon chemical eductor system upgrades, and four arrow board options. The written question deadline is March 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST, with the Commonwealth's response posted by March 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST. Bids are due electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service system by March 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM EST. The tentative award date is March 28, 2025. The initial master agreement period runs from the award date through March 31, 2026, with four optional one-year renewal periods available subject to written approval from both the vendor and KYTC Division of Purchases. The contract is designated for use by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Equipment only.

Pricing shall be submitted on a firm fixed-price basis with F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed delivery terms to the receiving location in Frankfort, Kentucky. Price represents 95 of 100 evaluation points, with delivery time representing the remaining 5 points under a best value ranking approach; the bidder with the lowest price receives maximum points, and subsequent bidders receive proportional points based on comparison to the lowest bid. Delivery must be specified in calendar days and cannot use indefinite language such as "as required" or "prompt." A one percent per day deduction applies to invoices for late deliveries beyond the contracted due date, though the vendor is not responsible for delays caused by factors outside its control. The solicitation includes reciprocal preference provisions for Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidder preferences per KRS 45A.490-494 and 200 KAR 5:410. All bidders must register in the Commonwealth eProcurement System, be authorized to transact business in Kentucky, and submit required affidavits regarding resident bidder status, campaign finance law compliance, and any applicable violations of state tax and employment laws within the previous five years. Equipment must be new, latest model year, and in first-class condition, with manufacturers providing a minimum twelve-month warranty and a five-year warranty for tanks against leaking. The successful bidder must provide one pilot unit for evaluation at the vendor's final assembly location and one day of training regarding safety, operation, preventative maintenance, and automatic rate controller programming and operation.

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Document ID: RFB 605 2500000515 Page: 1

Commonwealth of Kentucky

SOLICITATION

Modification: No Version #:

TITLE: CHEMICAL SPRAY SYSTEMS

Date Issued:

02/28/2025 Record Date:

02/28/2025

Solicitation Closes Date:

03/14/2025 Time:

13:30

Solicitation No:

RFB 605 2500000515

Online Bidding Prohibited: No For Information Call:

LATASHA CHENAULT

502-782-5673

Bid Receiving Location:

Bid Receiving

See Terms & Conditions for Bid Submission Instructions

Other KY

Vendor Customer Number:

Vendor Name:

Phone Number:

Fax Number:

Email Address:

Ordering

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Contact Name:

Contact Email:

Contact Phone Number:

Payment

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Contact Name:

Contact Email:

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Ownership Type

__ Sole Proprietorship __ Partnership __ Corporation __ Other_________________________

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED AGENT IS REQUIRED UNLESS RESPONSE

IS SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY. FAILURE TO SIGN SHALL RENDER

THE BID INVALID.

Signature X_________________________________________ FEIN#____________________ Date____________

All offers subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

Document ID: RFB 605 2500000515 Page: 2

Line Items

Commodity Group: Default Commodity Group

Line CL Description Quantity UOM Unit Cost Line Total or Contract Amnt

1 CHEMICAL SPRAY SYSTEM, ENGINE

DRIVEN, 300 GALLON

1.00000 EA

Comm Code Comm Description Manufacturer Model # Manuf Part #

81071 Spray Equipment, Landscape, Machine Powered

Extended Description ***ONLY ONLINE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS RFB.*** Emailed and hard copies delivered by any method WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

See attached document How to Respond to an Online Bid through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service site (updated).pdf.

Please enter contact person, phone number and email in the Comments Section.

Vendors should review and update, if necessary, all addresses and contact persons for their account prior to bid submission. This information will carry forward to a contract if awarded, therefore please ensure all information is correct.

**THIS IS NOT AN ORDER

THIS IS A REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A MASTER AGREEMENT, QUANTITIES ARE ONLY AN ESTIMATE

2 CHEMICAL SPRAY SYSTEM, ENGINE

DRIVEN, 500 GALLON

2.00000 EA

3 CHEMICAL SPRAY SYSTEM,

HYDRAULIC DRIVEN, 1200 GALLON

Document ID: RFB 605 2500000515 Page: 3

4 CHEMICAL SPRAY SYSTEM, ENGINE

DRIVEN, 1200 GALLON

5 ARTICULATED SPRAY BOOM FOR 1200

GALLON ENGINE DRIVEN SYSTEM

1.00000 EA

6 BOOMBUSTER SPRAY HEAD OPTION 2.00000 EA

7 STACK NOZZLE SPRAY HEAD OPTION 4.00000 EA

Document ID: RFB 605 2500000515 Page: 4

8 CHEMICAL EDUCTOR 5.5 GALLON

SYSTEM OPTION

9 ARROW BOARD OPTION 4.00000 EA

Shipping Information KYTC Division of Equipment - Receiving Shop

1239 Wilkinson Blvd

Frankfort KY 40601

Billing Information KYTC Division of Equipment

1234 Wilkinson Blvd

Frankfort KY 40601

Document ID: RFB 605 2500000515 Page: 5

Submission Checklist

The following items will be required to be submitted with bid:

Item The bidder with the lowest price will receive the maximum points.

The bidder with the best delivery will receive maximum points.

ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION

Bid responses shall be received by electronic submission in the eProcurement system.

Link: https://vss.ky.gov

An electronic bid shall be authorized by the proper agent of the firm by the act of submitting it electronically through the eProcurement system.

Bid information MUST be completed online. Response must contain all required information for the Solicitation.

All bidders MUST be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System via the Vendor Self Service System at https://vss.ky.gov.

Allow 24 – 48 hours to complete Vendor Registration. Vendors must be logged in to their Vendor Self Service (VSS) account in order to submit a response. Registrations completed the day of bid closing must be completed by the Vendor in the VSS portal. The Customer Resource Center is not able to complete registrations and activate accounts on the same day. Closing dates will not be extended for Vendors not registered by the date/time of the bid closing. Vendor Self Registration Guides are provided at https://finance.ky.gov/eProcurement/Pages/doing-business-with-the-commonwealth.aspx

All bidders are cautioned to begin their electronic submission in sufficient time to complete before the closing date and time. Delays due to technical difficulties or document upload impediments shall not be justification for acceptance of a late bid or proposal. Vendor attention to this advisory is encouraged. If you need assistance, please contact the Customer Resource Center (CRC) by email at Finance.CRCGroup@ky.gov or phone 502-564-9641 or toll-free 877-973-HELP (4357).

BID PRICES SUBMITTED ON COMPANY QUOTE FORMS ARE DISCOURAGED. COMPANY TERMS AND

CONDITIONS AND/OR SALES AND USE AGREEMENTS OFTEN CONFLICT WITH STANDARD SOLICITATION

REQUIREMENTS AND MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF BID OFFER.

Online bid responses must be in an “Accepted” status and shall be assigned a date and time stamp from the eProcurement system at the time of final acceptance and formal submission by the vendor. The system will not allow submission of an online response after the published date and time for closing.

An offer may be modified or withdrawn by electronic or written notice ONLY if received prior to the bid closing date and time. An electronic offer may be modified by applying the appropriate electronic signature and following the procedure in the state’s eProcurement signature.

PUBLIC BID READINGS

Any person wishing to hear a bid reading may call our conference line at 866-830-9434, Participant Code 21327950, at 3:00 pm, Eastern Time on the bid closing date.

BID SUBMISSION CHECKLIST:

The vendor MUST include the following with the bid submission. If the items below are not submitted with the bid, the Commonwealth MUST deem the bid non-responsive and SHALL NOT be considered for award.

_____ BID INFORMATION – COMPLETED (See Section 5.00)

Document Phase Document Description Page 6

2500000515 Final CHEMICAL SPRAY SYSTEMS Total Pages: 41 https://vss.ky.gov https://vss.ky.gov https://emars311.ky.gov/webapp/vssprdonline3111d/AltSelfService https://finance.ky.gov/eProcurement/Pages/doing-business-with-the-commonwealth.aspx https://finance.ky.gov/eProcurement/Pages/doing-business-with-the-commonwealth.aspx mailto:Finance.CRCGroup@ky.gov

All other items MUST be submitted prior to award however, vendors are strongly encouraged to include with bid submission.

_____ CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY – REGISTRATION WITH SECRETARY OF STATE BY FOREIGN

ENTITY (See Section 2.24)

_____ REQUIRED AFFIDAVIT(S) (See Attachments A, B, C, etc. as applicable)

_____ EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION/PRODUCT LITERATURE

PLEASE READ THIS SOLICITATION AND ITS INSTRUCTIONS IN ITS ENTIRETY.

This is a Request for Bid (RFB).

Vendors shall comply with the terms and conditions stated in the solicitation.

Any efforts to negotiate these terms and conditions SHALL NOT be accepted and SHALL cause the bid to be deemed non-responsive.

Vendors should review and comply with the general bidding requirements listed under “Procurement Laws, Preference, Regulations and Policies” and “Response to Solicitation” located on the eProcurement Web page at https://finance.ky.gov/eProcurement/Pages/procurement-laws-regulations-and-policies.aspx and https://finance.ky.gov/eProcurement/Pages/doing-business-with-the-commonwealth.aspx respectively. The vendor must comply with all applicable statutes, regulations and policies related to this procurement.

Section 1 - Specifications – Commodity

1.0 - Specifications of Commodity

ITEM 1 – CHEMICAL SPRAY SYSTEM, ENGINE-DRIVEN, 300 GALLON (1 each)

GENERAL: It is the intention of this specification to describe the minimum requirements for a chemical spray system to be supplied for installation on state owned trucks. The spray system shall consist of a minimum 300-gallon tank, centrifugal pump, gasoline engine, spray gun and a hose reel with hose on a skid base for mounting in the truck bed.

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS: The entire unit (tank, pump, engine, etc.) shall be suitable for use in the standard 8’ bed of a pickup truck with the tailgate closed. The unit may not extend beyond the end of the inside of the truck bed. The width of the unit shall be such that the skids rest firmly on the bed of the truck clear of the wheel wells.

SKID BASE: Shall be designed to accommodate tank and all related components. Skid main frame shall be constructed of aluminum channel. Skid shall have cross-members made up of 8” aluminum channel. Shall be designed to structurally support the unit’s complete maximum operational load.

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2500000515 Final CHEMICAL SPRAY SYSTEMS Total Pages: 41 https://finance.ky.gov/eProcurement/Pages/procurement-laws-regulations-and-policies.aspx

FORKLIFT LOADING TUBES: The unit shall be equipped with forklift loading tubes. Two tubes going long-wise under the spray unit and shall be constructed of c-channel aluminum 2.5 inches by 6.0 inches and a thickness of 0.25.

The tubes shall be constructed to accommodate units complete load and entering in at the rear side.

CHEMICAL TANK: The tank shall be 300-gallon capacity, molded polyethylene with ultraviolet inhibitors, and shall have an elliptical-cross section. The tank shall have a center sump drain port that will allow for complete emptying of tank from a level position with normal operation of pump. The tank shall have a minimum 16" diameter fill port at top center, with removable screen and lid with air vent. The tank lid shall be string attached. Tank shall be equipped with ¾" tubing, (PVC or stainless steel, galvanized not acceptable), a 1" port near top of tank for a return. The unit requires a sparger tube agitation system. A minimum 2" NPT outlet port. A 1 ½" – 40 mesh strainer shall be placed between the cut-off valve and the pump. A drain tube shall also be provided with an easily accessible ball valve with lockable handle. All valves shall be stainless steel with locking handles. The unit shall be equipped with a built- in overhead fill spout with air gap to allow for filling the tank from ground level using both a 2 inch cam lock coupling and a garden hose fitting. This line shall include a 2 inch ball valve on the inlet side.

PIPING/TUBING: All piping, tubing, and fitting materials shall be polypropylene schedule-80 or stainless steel.

Flexible hose, tubing shall be PVC or reinforced rubber hose.

PUMP: Centrifugal, cast iron pump Hypro Model 9203C or equal with stainless impeller shaft minimum 2” inlet and outlet, seal materials to be carbon, ceramic and viton. All fasteners shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel. Pump shall be capable of delivering 80 GPM at 50 PSI at 4200 RPM. Pump shall also have a drain plug. The pump shall be installed with a 1.0 to 1.5 speed-up ratio, with a double-belt or toothed belt drive and belt guard with a belt tensioning device that adjusts using only a wrench.

ENGINE: Four cycle, air-cooled industrial/commercial grade engine, 11 HP minimum, equivalent to a Honda GX390 with solid-state ignition, two- (2) stop switches, one- (1) at the engine and the other in the truck cab. Engine shall be equipped with a minimum 1.6 gallon fuel tank. In addition, the engine shall be capable of being started from inside the truck cab. The engine and pump shall be mounted on a steel skid base using rubber motor mounts.

BATTERY: Shall be minimum 12 volt with CCA of 865 amps at 65 degrees Fahrenheit and CCA of 675 amps at zero degrees Fahrenheit. The engine shall be properly wired to the battery and mounted on the skid.

HOSE REEL: : Hose reel to be installed and equipped with 100’ of ½” hose rated for a minimum of 150 PSI and compatible with AG chemicals. Reel to be Hannay series 1500 or equal, with electric rewind and quick disconnect fittings. Hose and reel will be permanently mounted to the truck platform body when unit is installed.

SPRAY GUN: Chemical spray gun to be equal to Hypro 3381-0010 with 17” barrel length and quick disconnect fittings.

ITEM 2 - CHEMICAL SPRAY SYSTEM, ENGINE-DRIVEN, 500 GALLON (2 each)

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GENERAL: It is the intention of this specification to describe the minimum requirements for a chemical spray system.

The spray system shall consist of a tank with a minimum capacity of 500 gallons, centrifugal pump, gasoline engine, spray nozzle assembly and actuator, a hose reel with hose, and valving. The gasoline engine and centrifugal pump shall be assembled and mounted on a skid base. Units shall be manufacturer’s latest current production model and supported by the manufacturer’s specification literature. Units that are not of production type will not be considered.

PHYSICAL DIMENSION: The entire unit (tank, pump, engine, etc.) shall be suitable for use on the bed of a standard flat bed truck equipped with an 8'x 12' stakebody. The complete unit must not extend past the end of the bed.

SKID BASE: Shall be designed to accommodate tank and all related components. Skid main frame and tail-shelf shall be constructed of aluminum channel. Skid shall have a minimum of five- (5) each cross-members, constructed of 8” aluminum channel. Shall be designed to structurally support the unit’s complete maximum operational load. Skid Base is to be equipped with left / right fork tubes and four- (4) securing plates or pockets, minimum two- (2) each at left and right sides. Units skid base must also have a tail-shelf fabricated into its design and constructed of material making up skid main frame. Tail-shelf shall provide a platform for the placement of; engine, pump, chemical eductor and hose reel. This shall be designed so to meet all state and federal D.O.T. regulations. Please refer to drawing for additional information.

SKID BASE DROP LEGS: Skid shall be equipped with two- (2) Drop Legs, left / right front sides. Legs shall be designed and constructed from main frame material so to support the complete maximum weight. Legs shall be provided on a swivel base, allowing legs to be lowered by the removal of a quick disconnect pin, and locking into position utilizing the same pin. Leg ends shall be equipped with a resting plate/shoe so to provide stability when unit is in a non-operational stored position. The rear tail-shelf shall be structurally designed so to provide support for a resting point on the rear when unit is in a stored or dismounted position. Legs and tail-shelf shall be of the same height so to provide a stored level height.

CHEMICAL TANK: The tank shall be 500-gallon capacity, molded polyethylene with ultraviolet inhibitors, and shall have an elliptical-cross section. The tank shall have a center sump drain port that will allow for complete emptying of tank from a level position with normal operation of pump. The tank shall have a minimum 16" diameter fill port at top center, with removable screen and lid with air vent. The tank lid shall be string attached. Tank shall be equipped with ¾" tubing, (PVC or stainless steel, galvanized not acceptable), a 1" port near top of tank for a return. The unit requires a sparger tube agitation system. A minimum 2" NPT outlet port. A 1 ½" – 40 mesh strainer shall be placed between the cut-off valve and the pump. A drain tube shall also be provided with an easily accessible ball valve with lockable handle. All valves shall be stainless steel with locking handles. The unit shall be equipped with a built- in overhead fill spout with air gap to allow for filling the tank from ground level using both a 2 inch cam lock coupling and a garden hose fitting. This line shall include a 2 inch ball valve on the inlet side.

CHEMICAL EDUCTOR SYTEM: Unit shall be equipped with a minimum, 4.5 gallon eduction system, Cleanload Model 3375-05T4 or approved equal. System shall be provided with Outlet Screen (PN3350-0148 or approved equal) and Base Kit (PN3430-0596 or approved equal) for proper mounting to the skids tail-shelf, and provided in such a manner to enable the operator to safely fill and operate at ground level. Unit shall be properly plumbed so to allow treating material to be loaded into the hopper and passed through onto the chemical tank. Unit shall be complete with shut-off valves to allow bypassing of the system. Eduction system shall be equipped with a rinse feature so to allow for complete wash-out of material from the systems hopper.

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PIPING/TUBING: All piping, tubing and fitting material shall be polypropylene (Schedule-80). Flexible hoses shall be reinforced rubber. Sufficient lengths of hose shall be furnished to allow all forward plumbing to be run through the bed and under the cab of truck along the frame to the front nozzle system.

PUMP: Pump shall be a Hypro 9203C or equivalent centrifugal, cast iron pump with stainless steel shaft, minimum 1-1/2" inlet and 1-1/4" outlet, seal materials to be carbon, ceramic and viton. All fasteners shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel. Pump shall be capable of delivering 103 GPM at 120 PSI. Pump shall also have a drain plug. The pump shall have a vent tube mounted on the inlet housing to allow for easy priming. The pump shall be installed with a 1.0 to

1.5 speed-up ratio, with a double-belt or toothed belt drive and belt guard with a belt tensioning device that adjusts using only a wrench.

BATTERY: Shall be a minimum 12-volt with CCA of 865 amps at 65 degrees Fahrenheit and CCA of 675 amps at zero- (0) degrees Fahrenheit. The engine shall be properly wired to the battery and mounted on the skid.

HOSE REEL: Hose reel to be installed and equipped with 100' of ½" hose rated for a minimum of 150 PSI and compatible with AG chemicals. Reel to be Hannay series 1500 or equal, with electric rewind and quick disconnect fittings on the outlet side. Hose and reel will be permanently mounted to the truck platform body when unit is installed.

SPRAY GUN: Chemical spray gun to be Hypro 3381-0010, or equal, with 17" barrel length and quick disconnect fittings. Gun to be supplied with six- (6) changeable orifices ranging in size from 4.0 to 7.0.

PRESSURE RELIEF/REGULATOR VALVE: Unit shall be equipped with a 1" (one inch), manually controlled pressure relief/regulator valve.

AUTOMATIC RATE CONTROLLER: The sprayer shall be supplied with an automatic rate controller for installation on the dash of truck, capable of measuring the forward speed of the truck and also capable of calculating the distance traveled and the acreage treated. The unit shall be a Teejet Radion 8140 control console, or equivalent, with a Raven part number RFM 15 flow meter or equivalent, Raven part number 1-422-0000-059 pressure transducer or equivalent and Raven part number 1-117-0171-071 Phoenix 200 GPS Receiver or equivalent. The rate controller shall be supplied with complete cabling and installation hardware.

Unit shall contain any additional equipment, not specifically mentioned but necessary, to make a COMPLETE and WORKABLE unit.

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VERTICAL ACTUATOR: The sprayer shall be equipped with a 12-volt DC electric actuator assembly capable of moving the spray device in a vertical plane. The actuator shall have a 250-lb. capacity with a 12" stroke. The actuator itself shall be resistant to corrosive effects of salt sprays. The actuator assembly shall be supplied with a mounting bracket and attached to the rear of the unit. Shall have provisions for locking into two- (2) fixed positions. The actuator assembly shall be a current model of vertical actuator as manufactured by Warner Linear Model K2G20-12V- BRL-08W12 or functionally equivalent device.

MANUAL ARM: Sprayer shall be equipped with a manually operated mounting arm of stainless steel construction, designed to be mounted at the rear of the unit. Tubular assembly, 2 ½" square, shall be center-mounted on the units frame and allow for spray head operation at the right or left rear of the vehicle. Assembly shall be provided with position-locking devices. Please refer to drawing for additional information.

QUICK COUPLERS: All hoses and electrical hookups shall have quick couplers provided for ease of removal and installation of the stack spray nozzles and vertical actuator. All electrical connections shall be weatherproof sealed connectors (Packard Delphi or equal).

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT: Shall meet all S.A.E., I.C.C. and D.O.T. regulations. Unit shall be equipped with six- (6) each sealed wiring harness circuits and LED lighting. Lighting shall be contained in two- (2) steel light boxes that are placed within the tail-shelf rear main frame. Unit shall be equipped with sealed wiring harness and lighting. A wiring diagram shall be provided. All lights shall be LED type. Stop, turn and taillights shall be Model 44, 4” diameter, LED lighting by Truck-Lite Co., Inc. or equal. Taillights and turn signals to meet I.C.C. regulations. Shall be equipped with a minimum of four- (4) feet of cable with RV Type Connector.

ITEM 3 - CHEMICAL SPRAY SYSTEM, HYDRAULIC-DRIVEN, 1,200 GALLON (2 each)

GENERAL: It is the intention of this specification to describe the minimum requirements for a chemical spray system.

The spray system shall consist of a tank with a minimum capacity of 1,200 gallons, pump and hydraulic drive motor, hose reel with hose, and valving, mounted on a skid base.

PILOT UNIT: The successful bidder shall make available to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, one- (1) complete pilot unit to be evaluated for conformance to specifications. This shall take place at the vendor’s location of final build or assembly.

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS: The entire unit (except for lower tail-shelf) shall completely secure upon a standard class 8 flatbed truck, with an 8' x 14' stake body.

Document Phase Document Description Page 11 operational load. Skid Base is to be equipped with left / right fork tubes and four- (4) securing plates or pockets, minimum two- (2) each at left and right sides. Units skid base must also have a tail-shelf fabricated into its design and constructed of material making up skid main frame. Tail-shelf shall provide a platform for the placement of; engine, pump, chemical eductor and hose reel. This shall be designed so to meet all state and federal D.O.T. regulations. Please refer to drawing for additional information.

CHEMICAL TANK: The tank shall be 1200-gallon capacity, molded polyethylene with ultraviolet inhibitors, and shall have an elliptical-cross section. The tank shall have a center sump drain port that will allow for complete emptying of tank from a level position with normal operation of pump. The tank shall have a minimum 16" diameter fill port at top center, with removable screen and lid with air vent. The tank lid shall be string attached. Tank shall be equipped with ¾" tubing, (PVC or stainless steel, galvanized not acceptable), a 1" port near top of tank for a return. The unit requires a sparger tube agitation system. A minimum 2" NPT outlet port. A 1 ½" – 40 mesh strainer shall be placed between the cut-off valve and the pump. A drain tube shall also be provided with an easily accessible ball valve with lockable handle. All valves shall be stainless steel with locking handles. The unit shall be equipped with a built- in overhead fill spout with air gap to allow for filling the tank from ground level using both a 2 inch cam lock coupling

PUMP & DRIVE MOTOR: Shall be equivalent to a Hypro 9303C-HM4C, hydraulically driven, centrifugal cast iron pump with stainless steel shaft, minimum 1-1/2" inlet and 1-1/4" outlet, seal materials to be carbon, ceramic and viton.

All fasteners shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel. Pump shall be capable of delivering 100 GPM at 80 PSI. Pump shall also have a drain plug. The pump shall be mounted at one end of chemical tank on steel support frame that supports the tank. The pump shall have a vent tube mounted on the inlet housing to allow for easy priming.

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SPRAY GUN: Chemical spray gun to be Hypro 3381-0010, or equal, with 17" barrel length and quick disconnect

FLOW SHUT OFF VALVE: Sprayer output shall be controlled with remote controlled electric ball valve, located as shown in Fig. 1, Item #5. All wetted parts to be nylon, teflon, or polypropylene with viton seals. Ports to be 1" NPT.

The valve shall be a Raven part number 1-063-0172-165 1" flanged flow control valve or equal.

PRESSURE RELIEF/REGULATOR VALVE: Unit shall be equipped with a 1" (one-inch), manually controlled installation on the dash of truck, capable of measuring the forward speed of the truck and also capable of calculating the distance traveled and the acreage treated. The unit shall be a Teejet Radion 8140 control console, or equivalent, with a Raven part number RFM 15 flow meter or equivalent, Raven part number 1-422-0000-059 pressure transducer or equivalent and Raven part number 1-117-0171-071 Phoenix 200 GPS Receiver or equivalent. The rate controller

Unit shall contain any additional equipment, not specifically mentioned but necessary, to make a COMPLETE and

MANUAL ARM: Sprayer shall be equipped with a manually operated mounting arm of stainless steel construction, designed to be mounted at the rear of the unit. Tubular assembly, 2 ½" square, shall be able to be center-mounted on the units frame and allow for spray head operation at the right or left rear of the vehicle. Assembly shall be provided with position-locking devices. Please refer to drawing for additional information.

QUICK COUPLERS: All hoses and electrical hookups shall have quick couplers provided for ease of removal and installation of the spray head and vertical actuator and spray gun. All electrical connections shall be weatherproof sealed connectors (Packard Delphi or equal).

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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT: Shall meet all S.A.E., I.C.C. and D.O.T. regulations. Unit shall be equipped with six- (6) each sealed wiring harness circuits and LED lighting. Lighting shall be contained in two- (2) steel light boxes that are placed within the tail-shelf rear main frame. Unit shall be equipped with sealed wiring harness and lighting. A wiring diagram shall be provided. All lights shall be LED type. Stop, turn and taillights shall be Model 44, 4” diameter, LED lighting by Truck-Lite Co., Inc. or equal. Taillights and turn signals to meet I.C.C. regulations. A minimum of four (4) feet of cable and a 7-pole male socket connector meeting J560B shall be provided for connection to the towing vehicle (This will require separate lights for stop lights and turn signals). Please refer to the attached trailer pole socket wiring diagram for DOE trucks.

FORKLIFT LOADING TUBES: The unit shall be equipped with forklift loading tubes. Two forklift tubes located at the left and right side of the unit, extending completely through skid. Shall be constructed so to appropriately accommodate total unit weight. The tubes shall be provided in such a manner to allow for lifting forks to enter from either the left or right side.

ITEM 4 - CHEMICAL SPRAY SYSTEM, ENGINE-DRIVEN, 1,200 GALLON (2 each)

GENERAL: It is the intention of this specification to describe the minimum requirements for a chemical spray system.

The spray system shall consist of a tank with a minimum capacity of 1,200 gallons, pump, gasoline engine, spray nozzle assembly and actuator, a hose reel with hose, and valving, mounted on a skid base.

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS: The entire unit (tank, pump, engine, etc.) shall be suitable for use on the bed of a standard class 8 flat bed truck, with an 8' x 14' stakebody. The complete unit must not extend past the end of the bed.

SKID BASE: Shall be designed to accommodate tank and all related components. Skid main frame and tail-shelf shall be constructed of aluminum channel. Skid shall have a minimum of five- (5) each cross-members, constructed of 8” minimum formed aluminum channel. Shall be designed to structurally support the unit’s complete maximum operational load. Skid Base is to be equipped with left / right fork tubes and four- (4) securing plates or pockets, minimum two- (2) each at left and right sides. Units skid base must also have a tail-shelf fabricated into its design and constructed of material making up skid main frame. Tail-shelf shall provide a platform for the placement of; engine, pump, chemical eductor and hose reel. This shall be designed so to meet all state and federal D.O.T. regulations. Please refer to drawing for additional information.

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CHEMICAL EDUCTOR SYTEM: Unit shall be equipped with a minimum, 4.5 gallon eduction system, Cleanload Model 3375-05T4 or approved equal. System shall be provided with Outlet Screen (PN3350-0148 or approved equal) and Base Kit (PN3430-0596 or approved equal) for proper mounting to the skids tailshelf, and provided in such a manner to enable the operator to safely fill and operate at ground level. Unit shall be properly plumbed so to allow treating material to be loaded into the hopper and passed through onto the chemical tank. Unit shall be complete with shut-off valves to allow bypassing of the system. Eduction system shall be equipped with a rinse feature so to allow for complete wash-out of material from the systems hopper.

1.5 speed-up ratio, with a double-belt or toothed belt drive and belt guard with a belt tensioning device that adjusts using only a wrench.

SPRAY GUN: Chemical spray gun to be Hypro 3381-0010, or equal, with 17" barrel length and quick disconnect

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The valve shall be a Raven part number 1-063-0172-165 1" flanged flow control valve or equal.

Unit shall contain any additional equipment, not specifically mentioned but necessary, to make a COMPLETE and

MANUAL ARM: Sprayer shall be equipped with a manually operated mounting arm of stainless steel construction, designed to be mounted at the rear of the unit. Tubular assembly, 2 ½" square, shall be able to be center-mounted on the units frame and allow for spray head operation at the right or left rear of the vehicle. Assembly shall be provided with position-locking devices. Please refer to drawing for additional information.

QUICK COUPLERS: All hoses and electrical hookups shall have quick couplers provided for ease of removal and installation of the boom buster or U-Dor boominator spray nozzles and vertical actuator and spray gun. All electrical connections shall be weatherproof sealed connectors (Packard Delphi or equal).

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT: Shall meet all S.A.E., I.C.C. and D.O.T. regulations. Unit shall be equipped with six- (6) each sealed wiring harness circuits and LED lighting. Lighting shall be contained in two- (2) steel light boxes that are placed within the tail-shelf rear main frame. Unit shall be equipped with sealed wiring harness and lighting. A wiring diagram shall be provided. All lights shall be LED type. Stop, turn and taillights shall be Model 44, 4” diameter, LED lighting by Truck-Lite Co., Inc. or equal. Taillights and turn signals to meet I.C.C. regulations. A minimum of four (4) feet of cable and a 7-pole male socket connector meeting J560B shall be provided for connection to the towing vehicle (This will require separate lights for stop lights and turn signals). Please refer to the attached trailer pole socket wiring diagram for DOE trucks.

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APPLICABLE TO ALL SPRAY UNITS:

MANUALS: Two- (2) operator’s manuals, service manuals and parts manuals shall be provided with the unit and shall be enclosed in a weatherproof compartment mounted on the unit. All manuals shall be provided at the time of delivery of the units. Any items not produced by the manufacturer and necessary to make a complete and workable unit will also be required to have the same manuals furnished, i.e. pump, drive motor, spray gun and nozzle system.

All manuals to be current with year model of the equipment delivered and shall accompany delivery of the unit.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT: Unit shall contain all standard equipment listed as such in the manufacturer’s latest literature unless otherwise stated within these specifications.

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT: Unit shall contain any additional equipment, not specifically mentioned but necessary, to make a COMPLETE and WORKABLE unit.

TRAINING: The successful bidder shall provide one- (1) day of training regarding safety, operation and preventative maintenance of the spray system (this shall also include the programming and operation of the Automatic Rate Controller).

WARRANTY: The spray unit shall be fully warranted against defective materials and workmanship for a minimum period of twelve- (12) months, or greater is manufacturer’s standard warranty is greater. The tank shall be warranted against leaking for a minimum of five- (5) years or the period stated in the manufacturer’s standard warranty if greater.

The warranty shall begin the date that unit is placed in service. A copy of the warranty statement shall be provided with delivery of unit.

REGULATIONS: Unit shall meet any state or federal OSHA or DOT regulations as applicable.

ADVERTISING: Unit shall be entirely free of any and all advertising attachments of dealer, such as clips, license brackets, mud flaps or other devices bearing vendor’s name.

ITEM 5: ARTICULATED SPRAY BOOM ASSEMBLY FOR 1200 GALLON ENGINE DRIVEN SYSTEM

(1 each)

Provide an articulated spray boom assembly for unit described in Line Item 4, mounted on turret with sealed bearings.

Shall be designed so to bolt securely to an existing spray system mounted on a steel stake body bed. The spray boom must be capable of producing a 50’ minimum spray width using two boomless spray heads and a two section boom assembly. When the boom sections are fully extended the main boom will be 10’ and the stick boom will be 9’. The operating valves for the spray boom will be electro-hydraulic, cartridge style, in a single manifold. The manifold must

Document Phase Document Description Page 17 include individual counter balance valves for the boom and stick lift cylinders, an adjustable main relief valve. The valves will be remotely operated with a single cab control lever. The functions of the control will include power on/ off with indicator light, hydraulic two-speed, (enables an operator to increase the speed of all hydraulic functions for stowing spray boom, maneuvering around roadside obstructions), main-boom swing, main-boom raise and lower, stick-boom rotation and outside spray head tilt. Lifting, lowering or rotating either section of the boom assembly must be accomplished with direct-mount, double acting, hydraulic cylinders. The pivot points and associated linkage on the boom sections must have rotary pins and bronze bushings.

The main boom will be 4” minimum, square steel tubing attached to a heavy duty, freestanding, turret and pedestal.

The pedestal must be bolted to the flatbed deck on the right side directly behind the cab shield. The boom turret will rotate in two (2) sealed, heavy-duty tapered, roller bearings. A hydraulic accumulator style breakaway will be used.

This will allow the boom to automatically return to the original position it was in before impact. There will be a directional control valve installed to control return speed of boom after impact. The override resistance of the clutch must be adjustable and all components easily replaceable. A deck-mounted stanchion with padded cradle shall be provided to carry the boom when stowed for travel or application with inside spray head only. The horizontal swing for the main boom must be a minimum of 100 degrees from stowed position to the operate position and 75 degrees down from the fully raised position. The stick boom section (outside boom) must be constructed from 3” square steel tubing. The stick boom will rotate hydraulically a minimum of 180 degrees from the stowed position (parallel to the underside of the main boom) to full extension. A boomless spray head will be securely attached to the outside end of the stick boom. The spray head shall have three (3) nozzle assemblies each with a 10’ spray swath utilizing all brass solid stream nozzles that produce a combined spray pattern of 30’. The spray head must have an electric actuator that provides a minimum of 25-degrees up/down tilt and large heavy-duty side panels will protect spray head components from contact with right-away obstructions. Unit shall include all necessary components for a fully operational boom.

This shall not include Hydraulic Pump, PTO and any spray components, other than the spray head.

ITEM 6 - BOOMBUSTER SPRAY HEAD OPTION (2 each)

GENERAL: The spray head described below shall be an option for the spray systems described under Line Items 2, 3 & 4. This shall be provided as a cost for the Boombuster Spray Head.

SPRAYER DEVICE: Unit shall be a boomless type sprayer. Unit shall be a Boom Buster nozzle system or U-Dor Boominator system design. This system shall be supplied with three- (3) nozzles that will be attached to the vertical arm and shall be mounted per manufacturer recommendations. Each nozzle will operate independently to provide a specific swath width. The nozzle sizes will be as follows: 180-6R or equivalent (spray width up to six (6) feet), 260-11R or equivalent (spray width up to eleven (11) feet) and 375-R or equivalent (spray width up to twenty-one (21) feet).

The unit will be supplied with an in-cab control box for nozzle and actuator control. The unit will be supplied with one (1) Raven Part# 1-063-0171-928 or equivalent three section electric regulating on/off plunger valve manifold for nozzle control. An independent switch from inside the cab will control each nozzle. Hoses from valves to nozzles will be supplied with the unit, with a minimal amount of hosing between the electric plunger valves and the nozzles to reduce product loss from pressure bleed down. Electric plunger valves shall be ¾" minimum for 150 PSI. All wetted parts to be nylon, teflon or polypropylene with viton seals. An 80-mesh strainer shall be installed in line just before the Boom Buster or U-Dor Boominator nozzle manifold.

ITEM 7 - STACK NOZZLE SPRAY HEAD OPTION (4 each)

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GENERAL: The spray head described below shall be an option for the spray systems described under Line Items 2, 3, & 4. This shall be provided as a cost for the Stack Nozzle Spray Head.

SPRAYER DEVICE: Unit shall be a boomless type sprayer. Unit shall be a stack nozzle system design. This system shall have five- (5) separate banks of nozzles. Each nozzle bank shall be used to spray a designated section of the total spray width. The system shall have a spray width of 4' with the first nozzle bank activated out to a total width of at least 30' with all nozzle banks activated. The appropriate nozzles and quantity of nozzles to achieve these spray widths with an even distribution of product shall be included with the system. Each of five- (5) banks of nozzles shall be controlled by an independent switch. The unit will be supplied with five (5) Raven Part# 1-063-0171-926 or equivalent electric regulating on/off plunger valves-one for each nozzle. An independent switch from inside the cab will control each nozzle. Plunger valves shall be ¾" minimum for 150 PSI. All wetted parts to be nylon, teflon, or polypropylene with viton seals. A minimal amount of hosing shall be between the plunger valves and the stack nozzles to reduce product loss from pressure bleed down. An 80-mesh strainer shall be installed in line just before the stack nozzle manifold.

MODELS APPROVED WHEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS SET

FORTH HEREIN. NOTE: Model listed below may require equipment not normally listed as standard or optional equipment.

NORSTAR Boomless Sprayhead or prior approved equivalent (specification of other brands of sprayheads shall be submitted with the bid).

ITEM 8 – CHEMICAL EDUCTOR 5.5 GALLON SYSTEM OPTION (2 each)

Option to increase the Chemical Enductor System Hopper to 5.5 gallons in lieu of the 4.5 gallon system as describe in Line Items 2, 3, & 4.

FORTH HEREIN. NOTE: Model listed below may require equipment not normally listed as standard or optional

Cleanload Model 3375P-05T5 or approved equivalent

ITEM 9 - ARROW BOARD OPTION (4 each)

Option for an Arrow Board to be provided and equipped at the rear of the tank, located between Tank and Sprayer Arm. Arrow Board shall be supported by 2” tubular steel frame, with topside of frame work and arrow board not to exceed 56” above skids topside. Shall be designed so not to interrupt or restrict Spray Arm swing. The board shall contain fifteen (15) Par 46, 12 volt, amber, low amp draw, sealed L.E.D. lamps. All of the lamps on this panel shall have 360 degree hoods. If the hoods are used to hold the lamps in place, they shall be made for easy removal of the lamps. A control unit shall be provided with the necessary cable to operate the board from the cab of the vehicle. The

Document Phase Document Description Page 19 arrow board shall be a complete unit with arrow board, appropriately affixed to skid and provided with operational controls and 25’ minimum wiring harness.

FORTH HEREIN. NOTE: Model listed below may require equipment not normally listed as standard or optional

K&K Systems Model AV153060 or approved equivalent

APPLICABLE TO LINE ITEMS 6 – 9

PAINT: Unit shall be painted a standard O.E.M. production paint using the powder coating process.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT: Unit shall contain all standard equipment listed as such in the manufacturers latest literature unless otherwise stated within these specifications.

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT: Unit shall contain any additional equipment, not specifically mentioned but necessary, to make a COMPLETE and WORKABLE unit.

REGULATIONS: Unit shall meet any state or federal OSHA or DOT regulations as applicable.

WARRANTY: The total unit shall be covered by the manufacturer's standard warranty or be warranted against defective materials and workmanship for a minimum period of one (1) year or whichever is greater. The warranty shall include trailer structure and paint to include all components manufactured by the company and/or other manufacturers.

Warranty coverage to provide 100% complete coverage within the period stated. The warranty shall begin the date unit is placed into service. A warranty card shall be provided with unit.

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