ITB # 414 Snowblower Admin Doc Amend 1.docx

STATE OF IDAHO

DIVISION OF PURCHASING

FOR

IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

Invitation to Bid (ITB) 414 Amendment 1 MP 7/30/2024

Truck Mounted and Loader Mounted Snow Blowers

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITB Administrative Information

ITB Lead:

Michael Piccono, Purchasing Officer Division of Purchasing 650 W State St, RM 100, Boise ID, 83720 Michael.Piccono@adm.idaho.gov 208-332-1612

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Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference:

Pre-Bid Conference Location:

See Attachment 5 Bid Conference Registration

Delivery is expected within Five hundred (500) days ARO (after receipt of order).

PURPOSE

The Idaho Transportation Department (“ITD”), through the Idaho Division of Purchasing (“DOP”), is requesting Bids from qualified Vendors for the purchase of truck mounted and loader mounted snow blowers (Blowers) in accordance with the specifications provided below.

GENERAL INFORMATION, solicitation instructions and standard terms and conditions This Solicitation is issued by the state of Idaho (the “State”) via IPRO Powered by Luma (IPRO). The ITB Lead is the only contact for this Solicitation. All correspondence regarding this ITB shall be in writing. In the event that it becomes necessary to revise any part of this ITB, amendments will be posted at IPRO. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to monitor IPRO for any updates or amendments. Any oral interpretations or clarifications of this ITB shall not be relied upon. All changes to this ITB must be in writing and posted at IPRO to be valid. Alternate Bids are not allowed.

INQUIRIES

Questions or other correspondence must be submitted in writing to the ITB Lead listed below. QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59:59 P.M. Mountain Time ON THE DATE LISTED IN THE ITB ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION. Written questions must be submitted using Attachment 1, Bidder Questions. Official answers to all written questions will be posted on IPRO as an amendment to this ITB.

ITB Lead: Michael Piccono, Purchasing Officer Phone: 208-332-1612 E-mail: Michael.Piccono@adm.idaho.gov

Any questions regarding the State of Idaho Standard Contract Terms and Conditions found at (Contract Terms and Conditions) must also be submitted in writing, using Attachment 1, Bidder Questions, by the deadline identified in the ITB Administrative Information. The State will not consider proposed modifications to these requirements after the date and time set for receiving questions. Questions regarding these requirements must contain the following:

1. The rationale for the specific requirement being unacceptable to the party submitting the question (define the deficiency).

2. Recommended verbiage for the State’s consideration that is consistent in content, context, and form with the State’s requirement that is being questioned.

3. Explanation of how the State’s acceptance of the recommended verbiage is fair and equitable to both the State and to the party submitting the question.

Bids which condition the Bid based upon the State accepting other terms and conditions not found in the ITB, or which take exception to the State’s terms and conditions, will be found non-responsive, and no further consideration of the Bid will be given.

Mandatory PRE-BID CONFERENCE In order for bids to be considered responsive and responsible All parties interested must attend the MANDATORY pre-bid conference via Microsoft Teams or in person, at their expense. The individual Pre Bid meetings will be scheduled, with all vendors who register, see Attachment 5 – Vendor Pre-Bid Conference Registration.

Bidders must complete and submit Attachment 5 Pre-Bid Conference Registration prior to the deadline on Attachment 5 to participate in the Pre-Bid Conference and be considered for award. Timeslots will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Once your timeslot is confirmed, the State will send a meeting invitation to you with a Microsoft Teams link for a video-call or address for in person attendance.

The purpose of this meeting is to define roles, responsibilities, review specifications, identify risks, define expectations and determine any ITB solicitation amendments.

Each vendor will be given two (2) hours to ask questions, seek clarity on specifications and offer alternative products. (Alternatives may or may not be considered) Only one (1) bidder per session will be allowed. Each vendor will be allowed to have two (2) representatives in person and four (4) on Microsoft Teams, at their scheduled session.

Vendors must have reviewed all specifications prior to the meeting and be prepared to ask questions, questions are expected to be in writing and available for the State representatives at the time of the meeting. Questions must be in the order they are listed in Attachment 3 Specifications.

Vendors must provide drawings, documentation and justification for any requested changes to listed specifications contained within this ITB during the Pre Bid/Build Meeting in order to be considered for any amendment to the specification Vendors must submit all proposed changes resulting from the meeting on Attachment 1 Offeror questions prior to the deadline for submitting questions (See section 3 Inquiries).

All ITB amendments as a result of these meetings must be posted in writing in IPRO powered by LUMA for public visibility and incorporation into submitting vendors bids prior to the ITB close date. Questions and answer during the meetings are unofficial until posted as an amendment in IPRO powered by Luma. Vendors are cautioned against relying on any verbal information and do so at the Vendor’s sole risk.

SPECIFICATIONS

See Attachment 3 Specifications.

QUANTITY

Quantities provided in Attachment 2 Bid Schedule are for evaluation and award purposes Only. ITD anticipates annual orders of two (2) Truck Mounted Blowers and one (1) Loader Mounted Blower for the entire State. Actual quantities each ITD District purchases may vary, no minimum or maximum quantities are guaranteed or implied.

COST

Provide your fully burdened Total Cost on the Bid Schedule (Attachment 2).

BILLING PROCEDURE

The Contractor must provide a signed invoice upon ITD acceptance of each line item. The invoice and respective reports must be submitted no later than thirty (30) calendar days after acceptance. No invoice will be accepted or paid without receipt of required reports/documentation. Invoices submitted without the required reports/documentation will be returned to the Contractor for resubmission.

The Contractor must provide the following information with each invoice:

Invoices and reports are to be submitted to:

Email: HQAP@itd.idaho.gov Payments for correctly submitted invoices will be made in accordance with IC 67-2302.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Required Bid Submission Items Your Bid Submission must consist of the following:

Bid Schedule Provide your cost information on Attachment 2, Bid Schedule, below. Do not submit your Bid on any other form. Submitting your Bid on a form different than the Bid Schedule may cause your Bid to be rejected as non-responsive.

Attachment 4 Product Information State of Idaho Signature Page The State of Idaho Signature Page must be completed and submitted as part of your Bid. The State of Idaho Signature Page is attached in IPRO.

Bid Submission Methods Bids must be submitted electronically via IPRO. Do not fax or e-mail your Bid. Your Bid must be received at the Division of Purchasing by the date and time specified on the IPRO header document. The official time, for bid closing purposes, is the Division of Purchasing’s time clock.

Electronic Submission via IPRO Submitting electronically via IPRO, upload all of the Required Bid Submission Items (See Section 9.1) and enter your cost in IPRO for each line item; as the “Total Cost” on the Bid Schedule OR $0.01 as your cost in IPRO.

Upload all Required Bid Submission Items using Microsoft products such as Word and Excel. Do not submit items in .pdf format, unless provided otherwise in this ITB.

Submitting via IPRO, be advised that that the Bidder for Bid evaluation and award purposes is the entity profile under which submit you in IPRO, which must be the same legal entity presented in your uploaded response materials. If the entity identified on the state supplied Signature Page differs from the entity under which you submit your Bid in IPRO, the information provided on the Signature Page prevails.

It is mandatory to submit your Bid electronically via IPRO, all Bidders participating in a Solicitation issued through IPRO must establish an account in the IPRO system as it is necessary in order to process and/or award the resulting Contract(s). It is free to establish an account and only takes a few minutes.

Bidders are further advised to upload response materials with descriptive file names, organized and consolidated in a manner which allows the State to efficiently navigate the Bidder’s response; as the State will print uploaded documents for evaluation in the manner received via IPRO.

Trade Secrets If your Bid contains trade secret information which you have identified, you must also submit a redacted copy of the Bid (in electronic format, with the word “redacted” in the file name) with all trade secret information removed or blacked out; as well as a separate document containing a complete list (per the instructions in the three (3) paragraphs directly below) of all trade secret information which was removed or blacked out in the redacted copy.

Paragraph 28 of the Solicitation Instructions to Vendors describes trade secrets to “include a formula, pattern, compilation, program, computer program, device, method, technique or process that derives economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by other persons and is subject to the efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy.” In addition to marking each page of the document with a trade secret notation (as applicable; and as provided in Paragraph 28 of the Solicitation Instructions to Vendors), Bidders must also:

Identify with particularity the precise text, illustration, or other information contained within each page marked “trade secret” (it is not sufficient to simply mark the entire page). The specific information you deem “trade secret” within each noted page must be highlighted, italicized, identified by asterisks, contained within a text border, or otherwise clearly delineated from other text/information and specifically identified as a “trade secret.”

Provide a separate document entitled “List of Redacted Trade Secret Information” which provides a succinct list of all trade secret information noted in your Bid; listed in the order it appears in your submittal documents, identified by Page #, Section #/Paragraph #, Title of Section/Paragraph, specific portions of text/illustrations; or in a manner otherwise sufficient to allow the State’s procurement personnel to determine the precise text/material subject to the notation. Additionally, this list must identify with each notation the specific basis for your position that the material be treated as exempt from disclosure.

AWARD

Award may be made by the line items, groups of the line items, or total line items, whichever is determined to be in the best interest of the state, to the responsive, responsible Bidder providing the lowest Average Cost, as provided on the Attachment 2 – Bid Schedule. Bidders are not required to bid on optional bid items as referenced in Specifications Sections 2.21 and 3.14.

The State also reserves the right to make multiple awards per manufacturer, per area, in accordance with Section 67-9211 of Idaho Code in the best interest of the State.

Note: In the event of conflict with the State’s Standard Terms and Conditions, or other terms, conditions or requirements contained in this ITB, the following provisions will take precedence:

Training The Contractor must provide an authorized technician, within thirty (30) calendar days upon acceptance of each Blower, to provide training for operations, maintenance, safety, etc. of the Blowers.

Training must take place Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm local time, excluding state of Idaho recognized holidays (https://www.idaho.gov/government/holidays.html).

The technician must be versed in all aspects of the Blowers and able to make any necessary field adjustments to the Blower during the training period. Training must be no less than one (1) calendar days, eight (8) hours a day, at the delivery location.

Warranty, Service and Support, Maintenance, etc.

Each Blower, and all accessories, must be warranted against all defects in material and workmanship by the manufacturer or the Contractor for a period of twelve (12) months (commencing with the “In Service” date, as described below), four hundred and fifty (450) machine hours, or the manufacturer’s standard warranty, whichever is greatest.

The engine, transmission, and hydrostatic drive system or blowers, if equipped must be warranted for a period of twenty-four (24) months, or the manufacturer’s standard warranty, whichever is greater.

The Blower drive system, which includes the drive shafts, gear boxes, gears, drive chains, sprockets, and bearings, must be warranted for a period of twenty-four (24) months, or the manufacturer’s standard warranty, whichever is greater.

The warranty must include the part(s), freight, labor, and travel time to repair or replace a defective warranted item. If any warranty work is to be performed, the Contractor may elect to authorize a dealer of its choice or authorize ITD to perform the necessary repairs in accordance with the manufacturer’s standards. If the Contractor authorizes ITD to perform any warranty work, the Contractor must guarantee that the work is completed in accordance with the manufacturer’s standards at the expense of the Contractor. Completion of warranty repairs by ITD which are authorized by the Contractor must not adversely affect the warranty. Warranty shall commence when the Blowers are placed into service by ITD. “In-Service” date is defined as the date the Blowers are put into use for the first winter season, or 180 days after delivery whichever is earliest. ITD will be responsible for reporting “In-Service” dates to the Contractor. All warranty repairs must be completed by the contractor within 72 hours of notification by ITD during the winter season, defined as November 1 thru April 15.

Dispute Resolution During the performance of the Contract, the parties agree that it is in their mutual interest to resolve disputes informally. Any claims by the Vendor shall be submitted in writing to ITD’s Contract Manager for resolution. Any claims by the State shall be submitted in writing to the Vendor’s Project Manager for resolution. The Parties shall agree to negotiate in good faith and use all reasonable efforts to resolve such dispute(s). During the time the Parties are attempting to resolve any dispute, each shall proceed diligently to perform their respective duties and responsibilities under this Contract. The Parties will agree on a reasonable amount of time to resolve a dispute. If a dispute cannot be resolved between the Parties within the agreed upon period, either Party may elect to exercise any other remedies available under the Contract, or at law. This provision, when agreed in the Contract, shall not constitute an agreement by either party to mediate or arbitrate any dispute.

NON-COMPLIANCE AND REMEDIES

ITD’s service location contact will be responsible for documenting non-compliance, in writing, via email. This notice will include the details of each discrepancy that require corrective action. Invoicing shall not occur until non-compliance has been corrected.

1.1 Correcting Non-Compliance - After receipt of written notice from ITD, the Contractor must respond, in writing, explaining how and when each discrepancy will be corrected. All discrepancies must be corrected and brought back into compliance with the Contract within fourteen (14) calendar days after receipt of the notice from ITD. If the Contractor does not correct the discrepancies within this timeframe, ITD reserves the right to take further remedial action.

In addition to any remedies available to the State under law or equity, the State may it its sole discretion require one (1) or more of the following remedial actions if any of the service does not conform to the Contract requirements: 1) require the Contractor to take corrective action to ensure that performance conforms to the Contract requirements, 2) require the Contractor to subcontract all or part of the Contract at no additional cost to the State, 3) withhold payment or require payment of actual damages caused by the non-compliance, 4) terminate the Contract, in addition to any remedies imposed by the State.

If ITD must perform or hire a separate contractor to perform any of the Contract’s requirements, which is the responsibility of the Contractor under the terms of the Contract, ITD may withhold the actual cost to ITD from the Contractor’s payment(s).

PRE-BUILD CONFERENCE-MANDATORY

After award, the Contractor must coordinate and conduct a pre-build conference with ITD representatives at the ITD Headquarters facility located at 3311 W. State St, Boise, ID 83707 or via a Teams link that will be provided after award. The purpose of the pre-build conference is to review the specifications outlined, and to ensure the Contractor understands each requirement. The Contractor must schedule the pre-build conference within fourteen (14) calendar days ARO.

Delivery The Contractor must deliver and unload all blowers to each location indicated on Attachment 2 Bid Schedule. Delivery must be FOB Destination, freight prepaid and allowed to the following addresses.

Price Adjustment Clause Prices must be firm for six (6) months from the effective date of the Contract. A price adjustment may be considered two (2) times per year thereafter. If a price adjustment is requested, the Contractor must notify DOP ITD in writing as further detailed below.

The Contractor must:

· provide a letter identifying the line item(s) of the Contract, the amount of the increase for each item, and a detailed reason for the increase.

· provide supporting documentation such as letters from suppliers, price index, etc.

Increases will be limited to the actual increases to the Contractor that are applicable industry wide.

Price increases will not be effective until an Amendment to the Contract is agreed to by the parties and executed by DOP.

Records Maintenance Contractor shall maintain or supervise the maintenance of all records necessary to properly account for all payments made to the Contractor pursuant to the Contract. These records shall be retained by the Contractor for at least three (3) years after the Contract terminates, or until all audits initiated within the three (3) years have been completed, whichever is later.

Audit Rights The Contractor agrees to allow State and Federal auditors and State purchasing staff access to all the records relating to this Contract, for audit, inspection, and monitoring of services or performance. Such access will be during normal business hours or by appointment.

CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

ITD’s CMT will initiate its contract closeout procedures when the following occur: 1) upon completion of the total Contract term, 2) either party requests to cancel the Contract within the required timeline, or 3) termination of the Contract for any reason. The closeout procedure will consist of ITD completing a closeout checklist to ensure all obligations have been fulfilled, all disputes are resolved, and all payments have been complete.

ITD’s CMT will provide an initial closeout letter to the Contractor with at least a thirty (30) calendar day advance notification. This notification will serve as a reminder that the contract is reaching its completion, giving an opportunity for the Contractor to return complete any outstanding Orders.

All Orders sent to the Contractor prior to the end of the Contract term (including Termination for Convenience), must be delivered, even if services are performed beyond the Contract term. Any Orders placed prior to the expiration will still be subject to the same terms and conditions applicable to the Contract at the time of expiration or termination.

Upon completion of the contract term, and after ITD confirms that all obligations have been met, all Orders have been delivered, disputes are resolved, and all payments are complete, ITD’s CMT will provide a final closeout letter confirming that the contract is complete and has been closed out. Copies of the letters will be provided to the Contractor and the State’s CAT for documentation and record keeping purposes.

Termination for Convenience Either party may terminate this Contract for its convenience at any time upon written notification provided with at least ninety (90) calendar days prior to the desired termination date. The Contractor’s sole obligation shall be to complete the delivery of any Orders placed prior to receiving (or providing) a written notice of termination. ITD’s sole responsibility shall be to pay for Orders placed prior to receiving (or providing) a written notice of termination that have been satisfactorily delivered and accepted.

ITB # 414 Truck Mounted and Loader Mounted Snow Blowers

ATTACHMENT 1 – BIDDER QUESTIONS

PLEASE DO NOT IDENTIFY YOUR NAME OR YOUR COMPANY’S NAME OR PRODUCT NAMES OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN YOUR QUESTIONS.

ADD ROWS BY HITTING THE TAB KEY WHILE WITHIN THE TABLE AND WITHIN THE FINAL ROW.

The following instructions must be followed when submitting questions using the question format on the following page.

1. DO NOT CHANGE THE FORMAT OR FONT. Do not bold your questions or change the color of the font.

2. Enter the ITB section number that the question is for in the “ITB Section” field (column 2). If the question is a general question not related to a specific ITB section, enter “General” in column 2. If the question is in regards to a State Term or Condition or a Special Term or Condition, state the clause number in column 2. If the question is in regard to an attachment, enter the attachment identifier (example “Attachment A”) in the “ITB Section” (column 2), and the attachment page number in the “ITB page” field (column 3).

3. Do not enter text in the “Response” field (column 5). This is for the State’s use only.

4. Once completed, this form is to be e-mailed per the instructions in the ITB. The e-mail subject line is to state the ITB number followed by “Questions.”

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ATTACHMENT 3 – Specifications

These specifications are the minimum mandatory specifications that your Bid must meet in order for the State to consider your Bid for award. Restate each specification listed in this section in which your bid deviates, followed by your response demonstrating that your Bid meets or exceeds the required specifications; provide model, part #, or description, as appropriate.

The brand names specified in this solicitation are intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive; indicative of the quality and characteristics of items that meet the minimum requirements. Bidders offering an “equal” must include documentation which demonstrates, to the ITD’s satisfaction, that the offered item(s) meets the requirement of the solicitation. In the event documentation is not satisfactory, ITD reserves the right to seek clarification from the Bidder. Failure to provide satisfactory documentation or a clarifying response may eliminate the Bidder from further consideration.

These specifications are the minimum mandatory specifications that your Bid must meet in order for the State to consider your Bid for award. Restate each specification listed in this section in which your bid deviates, followed by your response demonstrating that your Bid meets or exceeds the required specifications; provide model, part #, or description, as appropriate.

The brand names specified in this solicitation are intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive; indicative of the quality and characteristics of items that meet the minimum requirements. Bidders offering an “equal” must include documentation which demonstrates, to the ITD’s satisfaction, that the offered item(s) meets the requirement of the solicitation. In the event documentation is not satisfactory, ITD reserves the right to seek clarification from the Bidder. Failure to provide satisfactory documentation or a clarifying response may eliminate the Bidder from further consideration.

1. GENERAL

Snow Blowers (Blowers) must meet or exceed the specifications and requirements provided and be the latest model of the manufacturer's current standard production, as offered to commercial trade. Though they are not specifically covered herein, all parts necessary to provide a complete and functional Rotary Blower, complete with accessories, must be furnished. All parts must conform in design, strength, quality of materials, and workmanship to current engineering practices and accepted standards of the industry.

Truck mounted and loader mounted Blowers described in these specifications will be used for removing snow from Idaho State Highways. Typical applications include removing/blowing snow from shoulders at depths up to 4 feet and clearing avalanches. The Blowers proposed must be designed for these types of applications. Blowers must be a self-contained, primary use, high speed, high capacity, front discharge rotary blower. Blowers must be capable of operating at altitudes of nine thousand (9,000) feet above sea level.

Manufacturer must supply a standard manufactured self-propelled and loader mounted high capacity Blowers. Parts and components utilized to manufacture the completed blower must be the blower’s manufacturer’s standard unless otherwise specified in this ITB. Units proposed in response to this solicitation must be a product which has been in production and produced for a minimum of three (3) years, including all components prior to the bid opening date of this solicitation. Custom or prototype products do not qualify for this requirement. Prototype unit is defined as any unit that has not been previously produced with the major components to be provided in this ITB. Major components include chassis, engine, rotary head drive transmission, transfer case, front and rear axles, hydrostatic drive pump, hydrostatic drive motor, and hydraulic pump. A rotary blower head designed and manufactured to comply with the specifications of this ITB is not considered a prototype component.

1. ITem 1 – Truck Mounted Rotary Snow Blowers Truck Mounted General Requirements Larue T70 Truck Mount - Self-propelled, single engine, two-stage, four wheel drive (4x4) rotary snow blower designed to operate all systems by a single operator with controls located within easy sight and reach of operator.

Rotary snow blower head – Mechanically driven by a diesel engine via a reduction gearbox, driveshaft with a mid-ship shaft.

Rating – Four thousand (4,000) tons per hour (depending on snow conditions).

Cast distance – One hundred fifty (150) feet at four thousand (4,000) tons per hour.

Speed – Forward speed of thirty-five (35) MPH on dry pavement. Must maintain twenty-five (25) MPH on a four (4) percent grade.

Travel time – Blower must be capable of travel on highways at thirty-five (35) MPH in ambient temperatures up to sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit for a distance of fifty (50) miles non-stop without any of the components exceeding normal operating temperatures, creating excessive heat, or damaging the drive system.

Cold weather operation – Capable of performing continuous snow removal operations in ambient temperatures of negative thirty (-30) degrees Fahrenheit.

Cutting width – Minimum One hundred fourteen (114) inches.

Length – Must not exceed thirty-two (32) feet with snowplow blower head attached so that it can be parked in existing ITG storage areas.

Carrier Chassis Type – All-wheel drive, full frame, cab forward designed for Rotary Snowplow operation. Frameless integral body construction is not acceptable.

GVW Rating –a minimum of fifty thousand (50,000) pounds.

Turning Radius – twenty-three (23) ft maximum as measured to the outside of tire with four (4) wheel steering.

Weight Distribution – As close to fifty (50) percent on each axle as possible with neither axle supporting more than sixty-five (65) percent of the total weight of the blower.

Cab Mounting – As far forward on chassis as possible.

Chassis Drive – Hydrostatically driven to a transfer case gearbox assembly.

Component Mounting – Engine, transmission, cooling module, hydraulic and hydrostatic oil reservoirs and cab must be mounted to frame with vibration isolation devices.

Frame – Fabricated from steel with a resisting bending moment (RBM) rating sufficient to support all required equipment. Frame must be braced and reinforced to prevent distortion.

Bumper – Full width wrap around type rear bumper with two (2) frame mounted tow hooks, and one (1) Pintle-hook hitch securely attached to rear bumper.

Tie down rings or eyes shall be provided at each of the four (4) corners of the Blower, rated for transport securement.

Engine Type – Caterpillar C15 or Cummins X15, Fuel injected, turbo-charged diesel with charge air cooling, liquid cooled, four (4)-cycle, six (6)-cylinder, wet sleeve design, and Emissions compliant.

Horsepower – Five hundred eighty (580) horsepower (HP) at one thousand eight hundred (1,800) rpm.

Torque – One thousand nine hundred fifty (1,950) pound per foot (lb./ft) at one thousand four hundred (1,400) rpm.

Fan Drive – Fan hub with thermostatic controlled fan clutch.

Warning System – Must consist of an audible alarm and visual warning for low oil pressure and high coolant and engine temperature. System must be capable of de-rating engine operation before complete shut-down of engine and must include an override feature for momentary engine operation.

Air Filter – Two-stage dry type, Air inlet to have the ability to suck air inside the cowling or outside via a rocker switch in the console with in-cab restriction indicator.

Electric Fuel Priming Pump – For priming fuel filters after fuel filter change.

Block Heater – One thousand five hundred (1,500) Watt, one hundred twenty (120) volt with a stationary flush mounted receptacle located on street side and accessible from standing on the ground.

Cold Start Assist – To assist engine startup in negative thirty (-30) degrees Fahrenheit ambient temperature.

Oil Pan Heater – Three hundred (300) Watt, one hundred twenty (120) volt equipped with thermostat and stationary flush mounted receptacle located on street side and accessible from standing on the ground.

Exhaust System – Designed to limit engine noise to ninety-five (95) decibels (dba) at sixteen (16) feet. Must be vibration isolated and equipped with necessary heat guards and rain caps or turndowns to prevent water intrusion. Exhaust system must be equipped to shed water and prevent water from entering engine enclosure.

Engine Oil Sample Fitting – Titan Laboratories Model No. OD1014 block-mounted with easy access.

Engine Cooling System Coolant Radiator – Radiator must be approved by engine manufacturer for type of service. Radiator must be capable of maintaining proper engine operating temperature under full load in sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit ambient temperature without overheating.

Radiator Mount – Radiator must be mounted on rubber isolators.

Coolant Level Check – Radiator must be fitted with a level sight-glass or transparent top tank.

Cooling System Protection – Permanent type anti-freeze rated for negative thirty degrees Fahrenheit (-30) freeze protection. Cooling system freeze protection must be displayed in plain sight in the engine compartment area.

Hoses – Silicon type rated SAE J20.

Drains – Cooling system must have easily accessible drains at all points necessary to drain cooling system completely.

Carrier Drive Type – Continuous hydrostatic drive type with power shift transmission and transfer case gear box assembly providing positive mechanical drive to both front and rear axle and infinite adjustment and control of the Blower machine travel speed regardless of engine RPM.

Reservoir – Hydrostatic drive system must have a separate hydraulic oil reservoir from the main hydraulic system. Reservoir must be removable type with a minimum capacity of thirty (30) gallons, to include in-cab low level gauge, warning buzzer and light, baffles, drain hose, and magnetic drain plug. Utilizing a combination hydraulic/hydrostatic reservoir is not acceptable.

Hydraulic Filters – Ten (10) micron filter for each charge pump with a restriction indicator displayed in the cab. Five (5) micron filter on the return line with restriction indicator.

Transfer Case – Operator controlled 4x4 engagement. Must be mounted to maximize ground clearance for off road capability. Minimum of fifteen (15) inch of ground clearance is required;

Warning System – Audible type for low oil charge pressure.

Hydrostatic Pump – Must de-stroke automatically if foot brake is applied and then resume after brake is released.

Axles and Suspension Type – Planetary reduction type suitable for Blower application.

Rating – Each axle must be rated twenty five thousand (25,000) pound or not less than the actual maximum load.

Axle Lock – Full lock type, front and rear axle, air or hydraulic controlled with dash-mounted indicator light.

Requirement – Input torque rating of each axle must be ten percent (10) greater than the maximum torque expected under working conditions.

Suspension – Leaf spring type with rating not less than the actual axle rating.

Tires & Wheels – Aluminum type wheels with Good year Snoplus G278 445/65R22, 5 (Five) total all terrain radial tires developed for machines used in snow removal work.

Steering System Type – Four (4) wheel steering system, hydraulic powered which includes a separate hydraulic pump driven from the carrier engine.

Steering Modes – The operator must be able to pre-select from four (4) steering modes: front axle steer only, rear axle steer only (controlled by joystick), coordinated steer, and crab steer.

Rear axle steering mode must be equipped with a centering indicator located inside the operator’s cab.

Road speed must be limited to ten (10) mph (± two (2) mph) when rear axle steering mode is activated.

Front tire steer must be direct from steering wheel to a gear box with hydraulic assist;

Steering Knuckles – Enclosed or seal type cardan.

Rear Axle – Must be equipped with a positive lockout on rear axle that is activated by operator from the operator’s cab.

Steering – Four (4) wheel steering system must be incorporated into the mobile machine management system where operator can select steering mode and control and monitor the steering system through the central display screen.

Brake System Type – Air drum brakes S-cam auto slack adjusters.

Requirement – Brake system must conform to Federal Vehicle Motor Safety Standards (FVMSS) requirements.

Air Compressor – Thirteen (13) CFM.

Air Reservoir Drain – Automatic type moisture ejectors, one per air tank.

Air System Dryer – Bendix heated with a removable desiccant filter.

Parking Brake – Capable of holding the Blower on a five percent (5) grade and equipped with a dash mounted indicator when parking brake is applied.

Hydraulic System Requirement – Provide hydraulic power for the blower head volute discharge chute, spot cast direction chute, the blower head raise and lower, and the four-wheel steer system.

Must be three (3) separate systems. One for front steering, one for hydraulics, and one for the Hydrostatic drive.

Hydraulic Pump – Directly mounted to the blower transmission.

Hydraulic Oil Reservoir – Removable to include on-tank sight glass fluid level, internal baffle, drain hose, and magnetic drain plug and sized for adequate cooling.

Hydraulic Filters – Two (2) each: one (1) located in line to the main hydraulic pump and one (1) in the fluid return side of the hydraulic system.

Hydraulic Control – Electric over hydraulic controls.

Electric Control Valves – Must have mechanical override levers.

Hydraulic system must be capable of raising snow blower head and rotating volute discharge chute with the carrier engine running at engine idle speed.

Electrical System Type – Twelve (12) VDC, negative ground.

Engine Start – Twelve (12) VDC, negative ground. The use of a series parallel switch for twenty-four (24) VDC starting is not acceptable.

Circuit Breakers – All circuits must be protected with automatic resetting circuit breakers in lieu of fuses.

Circuit Panel – Must be located in an easily accessible location. Circuit breaker identification must be easy to decipher and read.

Alternator – Twelve (12) VDC rated two hundred ten (210) amp.

Batteries – Four (4), twelve (12) VDC with a total capacity rating of three thousand seven hundred (3,700) CCA at zero degrees (0) Fahrenheit ambient temperature.

Batteries must be located in an area on the Blower that is protected from the weather elements and provides easy accessibility for servicing and/or replacement of the batteries.

Battery Cables –Four (4.0) AWG molded or welded end terminal type.

Battery Master Disconnect Switch – Accessible from ground level and rated for maximum alternator amperage output.

Jumper Cables – Service vehicle plug-in cable set equipped with clamps on one end and plug-in terminals on the opposite end, four (4) gauge electrical cable rated 600 amps, twenty-five (25) foot length, to include all installation hardware and protective cap. Cable insulation must remain flexible in sub-zero temperatures. Jumper cable stationary cable connector to be located street side, wired directly to Rotary Snowplow’s batteries, and be accessible from ground level.

Two (2)-Way Radio Leads – Contractor must provide electrical connection for the installation of State two-way communication radio inside of cab. Location to be determined at pre-build conference. Circuit must be constant powered, and fifteen (15) amp rated, plus a negative wire capable of fifteen (15) amps. Power on/off is to be five (5) amp and controlled from both the accessory and run side of the chassis ignition switch. ITD will be responsible for installation of the States two-way communication radio and antenna.

Lighting System Lighting system must conform to FMVSS requirements to include front and rear turn signals. Two (2) each, stop, tail, turn on street side and Two (2) each, stop, tail, turn on curb side.

All lights other than headlights must be LED type with weatherproof electrical wiring connector for quick removal.

Clearance lights, front and rear must be mounted as close to the same horizontal height, as measured from the ground, as is permissible.

Interior Cab Lighting – Door and switch activated white dome light to illuminate the entire cab. One (1) red dome light to illuminate the cab for nighttime operation with dash mounted switch.

Headlights –Two (2) clear hi/low beam headlights located on the operator’s cab above the snowplow head, with snowplow head in the full raised position, controlled by a dimmer switch on the steering column.

Forward Work Lights – Four (4) LED clear work lights (minimum 1900 lumens each) located on the operator’s cab above the windshield controlled by a separate dash mounted switch.

Rear Work Lights - Two (2) LED clear work lights (minimum 1900 lumens each) located on the operator’s cab facing rearward on the Blower controlled by a separate switch.

Remote Control Work Lights –Two (2) 360-degree rotation, LED remote Marque Go Lights model 20004, (minimum two thousand five hundred (2,500) lumens). One (1) mounted to each side of cab. Work lights must be remote controlled from inside operator’s cab, must elevate up and down and rotate left and right for pinpoint aiming, encased in clear protective housing.

Turn Signal Switch – Located on steering column equipped with self-canceling or audible sound indicator controlling front/rear turn signals.

Hazard Switch – Independent switch to activate front and rear turn signal lights simultaneously for hazard warning. Switch must include flasher rated for use with LED style turn signal lamps.

Reverse Lights – Two (2), PAR thirty-six (36) work lights LED, clear/white lens, mounted to the rear of the Blower. Reverse lights are to illuminate each corner area of the Rotary Snowplow when backing.

Engine Compartment Lighting – Clear/white LED type to illuminate both sides of the engine and engine compartment to perform minor repairs. Rope style LED light products are acceptable. Switch to be located inside protective engine bonnet.

LED work lights must be provided to illuminate all shear pin locations with cab switches.

Warning Lights – All warning lights must be wired to and use the Whelen Smart Logic Programmable Flasher mounted in truck cab.

Cab mounted warning light – One (1), Whelen R2LPPA fifteen (15) inch LED warning light, must be wired to its own lighted, labeled rocker switch and be connected to a single output on the Smart Logic flasher allowing it to be set to a low power output. Must provide three hundred sixty (360) degree visibility. Twelve (12) VDC, to be mounted above cab, center and front, on a mount above the roof. Light units mounted directly to cab roof are not acceptable. One (1) Whelen model CVMAAAP Mini Senator twenty-three (23) inch LED amber light bar with one (1) CDCR Red module and one (1) CDCA Amber module combination red/amber LED minibar warning light to be mounted above radiator, centered and connected to a single output on the Smart Logic flasher allowing it to be set to a low power output. Additional modules must be rear facing with the red module mounted on the driver’s side.

Rear flashing warning lights, (Alternating) – Two (2) Whelen model WIONA amber LED warning lights and two (2) Whelen model WIONR Red LED warning lights. Each flashing warning light must be installed in a Whelen ION grommet mount kit model WIONGROM. Each light head must be connected to a single output on the Smart Logic flasher allowing it to be set to a low power output and synchronized in pairs in a crisscross pattern (i.e. upper street side light head is synchronized with lower curb side light head). Each warning light must be equipped with weatherproof electrical wiring connectors for quick and easy removal of flashing light head.

Side flashing warning lights - Two (2) Whelen model WIONA amber LED warning lights is to be installed on the street side, no more than five (5) feet off of the ground, facing outward and as far apart as possible. Each flashing warning light must be installed in a Whelen ION grommet mount kit model WIONGROM. Two (2) Whelen model WIONA amber LED warning lights is to be installed on the curb side, no more than five feet off of the ground, facing outward and as far apart as possible. Each flashing warning light must be installed in a Whelen ION grommet mount kit model WIONGROM.

Flashing warning lights must incorporate an “Alternating Flasher Delay System” using the Whelen smart logic programmable flasher. This system is designed to momentarily cancel the flashing lights when the truck brake pedal or turn signal is activated.

Operator’s Cab Type – Center (or near center) drive cab with passenger seat, sound suppressed fully enclosed and insulated.

Interior Covering – Interior must be finished automotive style from ceiling to floor and include door panels.

Glass – Tinted safety glass for all windows. DOT approved.

Sound Suppression Rating – Cab must be sound suppressed to seventy-eight (78) decibel maximum.

Rain gutters over door(s) and windows.

Doors must be made of tinted safety glass with steel frames for maximum visibility.

Assist Handles – Street side, for access to the operator’s cab, and catwalk around engine compartment. Curb side to gain access to the catwalk around engine compartment.

Heat System – Cab heating system must be capable of maintaining an interior cab temperature of seventy degrees (70) Fahrenheit with an ambient outside temperature of -thirty degrees (30) Fahrenheit with the Rotary Snowplow in work mode. Heat system must have a fresh air, snow free intake and must exhaust air to the cab floor area.

Defroster System – Must be capable of clearing condensation and thawing frost from all interior cab glass for safe operator visibility.

Defroster Fans – Two (2) auxiliary cage-type fans located in the cab’s dash area to blow air onto windshield. Fans must be adjustable three hundred sixty (360) degrees.

Sun Visor(s) – Provided for all seating positions.

Rear View Mirrors – West Coast Style, Rosco Vision type, heated, motorized with controls easily accessible by operator when seated. Mirrors must have a minimum of 95 sq. in. of surface area. Ten (10) in. round heated convex mirrors, one curb side, and one street side must be mounted below main mirror heads.

Windshield Wipers – Manufacturers standard vibrating and heated. Intermittent, with electric washer. Four (4) wipers, One (1) wiper for each window, front, rear, and both sides.

Operator’s Seats - Air adjustable, mid-back and air control switches mounted on the left side of seat. Passenger Seat with seat belt.

Seat upholstery – High-performance fabric for demanding applications, such as heavy-duty commercial and military use. Both seats must have matching upholstery.

Unit must contain a SAFETY SHUTDOWN SWITCH located in the driver’s seat. The function of this switch will shut down the impeller in the head unit when the driver is not seated for thirty (30) seconds. The engine shall remain running.

Seat Belts – Retractable type for both seating positions. Operator seat must include shoulder belt.

Horns – One (1) air for low range and one (1) electric horn for high range.

Radio – AM/FM weather band radio with clock, auxiliary MP3 connection port, Bluetooth; capable, and separate antenna. Antenna not to be mounted to roof of cab. Drilling holes in cab is not acceptable.

Twelve (12) VDC power outlet – Two (2) located inside operator cab.

Minimum of two (2) USB charging ports located in operator’s cab.

Steering Column – Telescoping, tilting adjustable type with eighteen (18) inch steering wheel.

Fire Extinguishers – Two (2) ten (10) pound dry type. One (1) each mounted in operator cab and engine enclosure.

Override switch for windshield wiper mounted on left side footrest.

Controls and Gauges Instrument panel and controls must be individually and internally illuminated for nighttime operation. The use of a dome light for illumination is not acceptable.

Joystick to control majority of functions of blower so the operator does not need to take eyes off of the road or hands off of the steering wheel.

Functions of the Joystick – Chute rotation left and right, Chute deflector up/down, lift and lower blower head, activate and deactivate the floating mode, engine RPM, Transmission high and low, transfer case 2x4, 4x4 , rear steer, rotation of the drum, left or right, lift or lower telescopic chute;

Location – Instrument panel and controls must be located in the operator’s cab in an easily accessible location to operator.

Mounting – All switches dash mounted and must be grouped as to function. (All wiper switches, all heater switches, etc.).

Labels – All controls marked with engraved type labels or on gauge face for long life use;

Machine Management System – Electrohydraulic mobile machine management system, CE compliant, six (6) inch Trans reflective TFT color LCD display screen, backlit with integrated light sensor for automatic backlight adjustment. All readouts must be available for display on the screen and must include the following:

Speedometer/Odometer;

Tachometer/Hour meter;

Voltmeter;

Engine Oil Pressure;

Engine Oil Pressure;

Engine Coolant Temperature;

Transmission Temperature;

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