floor scrubber flyer from xpedx pg 1 and 2 2008 [1].pdf

This is a procurement flyer for floor scrubber machines issued by the State of Maine Division of Purchases, with bids due August 25, 2008. The solicitation seeks walk-behind floor scrubbing machines available in multiple models featuring cleaning paths of 17 and 20 inches. Equipment specifications include 10.5-gallon solution tank capacity, 15-gallon recovery tank capacity, 1.0 horsepower scrub motors operating at 230 rpm, two-stage vacuum systems with 40-inch water lift, variable propel speeds up to 2.6 miles per hour, and 24-volt battery systems providing 2.5 to 3.0 hour run times. Machines must achieve productivity rates between 8,440 and 21,420 square feet per hour depending on model and cleaning method, operate at 68.5 dBA sound levels, maintain minimum aisle turning radius of 51.5 to 53 inches, and achieve gradeability of 3.0 to 5.0 degrees. Net weights range from 203 to 216 pounds without batteries and 315 to 386 pounds with batteries installed.

Bidders must submit pricing on a unit basis for each item, with all pricing including trade or quantity discounts and delivery charges. Equipment must comply with ISSA cleaning time standards and ISO 11201 sound level measurement protocols, and include a three-year warranty covering parts and labor for up to 2,500 hours of operation plus a ten-year warranty on rotationally-molded polyethylene tanks. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award to the lowest responsible bidder based on best value considering quality, conformity with specifications, delivery dates, and ultimate cost. Tie bids are resolved in favor of in-state bidders or those offering Maine-manufactured products or services. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine State Sales and Use Taxes. Contractors may increase or decrease quantities by up to 10 percent on purchase orders, and no assignment, subletting, or transfer of contracts is permitted without written Director consent.