STATE OF IDAHO

DIVISION OF PURCHASING

FOR

The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR)

Invitation to Bid (ITB) Event #666

Over Snow Vehicles with Grooming Equipment

Amendment #1 – February 14, 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITB Administrative Information

ITB Lead:

Erik Schmidt, Buyer Idaho Division of Purchasing 650 W. State St. Rm 100 erik.schmidt@adm.idaho.gov Phone: (208) 559-0572

Submit electronically via IPRO:

Electronic Submission IPRO Powered By Luma

PURPOSE

The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR), through the Idaho Division of Purchasing (DOP), is requesting Bids from qualified Vendors for the purchase of three (3) Over Snow Vehicles (OSV) 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: IPRO Powered By Luma. 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: Erik Schmidt Phone: 208-559-0572 E-mail: Erik.Schmidt@adm.idaho.gov

Any questions regarding the State of Idaho Standard Contract Terms and Conditions found at the event in LUMA 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.

BACKGROUND

The State is procuring three over snow vehicles to aid Bonneville, Kootenai, and Valley Counties in maintaining motorized and non-motorized snow trails.

SPECIFICATIONS

Please review Attachment 3. 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, 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 State’s satisfaction, that the offered item(s) meets the requirement of the solicitation. Failure to provide satisfactory documentation may eliminate the Bidder from further consideration.

QUANTITY

Three (3) Over-Snow Vehicles.

COST

Provide your fully burdened Total Cost on Attachment 2, Bid Schedule. Bidder’s cost must include delivery FOB Destination to the locations provided on Attachment 2, Bid Schedule. Bidder’s cost must include all training as outlined in Training, Section 12.

BILLING PROCEDURE

The Contractor must provide a signed invoice upon [Agency acceptance/delivery/service completion/completion of each line item/etc.]. The invoice [and respective reports] must be submitted no later thirty (30) calendar days after [acceptance/delivery/services were provided]. No invoice will be accepted or paid without receipt of required [reports/documentation/etc.]. 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:

Agency Contact Person: Nicolas Toryanski Agency Name: Idaho Dept. of Parks and Recreation Address: 5657 Warm Springs Ave, Boise, ID 83716

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, attached in IPRO. 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.

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.

9.2 Bid Submission Methods

Bids must be submitted electronically via IPRO Powered By Luma. 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.

9.2.1 Electronic Submission via IPRO

When 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.

When submitting via IPRO, be advised that that the Bidder for Bid evaluation and award purposes is the entity profile under which submit 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.

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.

9.3 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 shall be made to the responsive, responsible Bidder with the lowest Total Cost, factoring in any offered trade-in value, as provided on Attachment 2, Bid Schedule. Award may be made by a county, some counties, or all counties. Acceptance of trade-in offer(s) is at the State’s option and must be approved by the Administrator of the Division of Purchasing. See Idaho Code Section 67-9223.

Vendors bid price must not be conditional on the State accepting any trade-in offered. Vendors who do not provide a trade-in value, shall still be considered for award. Trade-in values, if offered, will deduct from total bid amount on new Over Snow Vehicles.

Acceptance See Terms & Conditions attached in Questions section of IPRO.

Training Contractor must provide a minimum of eight (8) hours of operating, maintenance, and service training, for the OSV’s, by a factory-authorized service representative(s) knowledgeable of the complete OSVs, to give instructions on operational, maintenance, and serviceability. The training will take place at the delivery location, at a time mutually agreed upon by the contractor and IDPR, as defined in Section 14, Delivery.

Warranty, Service and Support, Maintenance, etc.

The Contractor must furnish, for the OSVs, a warranty for parts (shipping included) and labor, covering parts against defective material, workmanship, and performance for the first twelve (12) months or twelve hundred (1,200) hours, whichever comes first. Additionally, the Contractor must provide an extended engine warranty of four (4) years or six thousand (6,000) hours, whichever comes first. Repairs must be completed within fourteen (14) business days of written notification unless a mutual agreement of extension is agreed upon by the Contractor and IDPR. Engine manufacturer must also include a minimum extended warrantee of no less than 5 years or 6000 hours with standard manufacturer deductible covering parts, labor, and travel cost for items covered in the extended warranty package.

Delivery

14.1 Delivery of OSV’s to the locations specified below. You must indicate your ability to meet this delivery requirement. Bidder’s inability to comply with this requirement may result in a finding that your bid is non-responsive.

14.2 Two (2) weeks prior to delivery, the Contractor must provide the IDPR Buyer at (208) 514-2478 with the name and address of the designated representative who will deliver the OSV. The IDPR Buyer will coordinate the details for delivery with the Contractor.

Insurance Requirements See the Insurance Requirements attachment in IPRO.

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.

ITB Event #666 – Over Snow Vehicles with Grooming Equipment

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

ITB Event #666 OSV with Grooming Equipment Kootenai County, Idaho

One (1) Over-Snow Vehicle (OSV): PistenBully PB 400 equivalent according to the following bid specifications.

1. SPECIFICATIONS

1.1. Chassis must meet the following:

1.1.1. Consisting of welded steel construction

1.1.2. Designed for proper weight distribution

1.1.3. Loading to obtain maximum traction and maneuverability under all ground conditions while operating or towing grooming equipment

1.2. Cab must meet the following:

1.2.1. Front mount that extends the full width of the chassis

1.2.2. Fully insulated and constructed of lightweight aluminum, steel, fiberglass, or any combination of these

1.2.3. Interior noise level must not exceed eighty- four decibels (84 dB)

1.2.4. Two (2) doors with key locking devices

1.2.5. Provide seating for driver and passenger

1.2.6. Windows must open for ventilation

1.2.7. Tinted laminated safety glass windshield

1.2.8. The cab must include six (6) halogen headlamps meeting the following:

1.2.8.1. Four (4) lamps must face forward with two (2) flood and two (2) extended range lamps

1.2.8.2. Two (2) work lamps/ back-up lamps on the top rear of the cab.

1.2.9. Gauge panel must include:

1.2.9.1. Engine temperature

1.2.9.2. Oil pressure

1.2.9.3. Voltmeter

1.2.9.4. Tachometer

1.2.9.5. Hour meter

1.2.10. The cab must have an inside dome light

1.2.11. Variable speed/delay windshield wipers

1.2.12. Manufacturer standard exterior mounted heated rear-view mirrors and illuminated instrument panel

1.2.13. The driver’s seat must be a bucket style air ride seat, with a full-size bucket style passenger seat (a jump seat is not acceptable)

1.2.14. The cab must have a roof mounted rotating beacon, a roof mounted spotlight, and an inside rear-view mirror with outside temperature and compass display built into mirror

1.2.15. A backup warning signal, dual horn, and a manufacturer standard fire extinguisher must be included

1.2.16. A re-circulating water heater installed to assure temperature consistency within the cab during extremely cold weather

1.2.17. Heater output of thirty-six thousand British Thermal Units (36,000 Btu) and equipped with the following:

1.2.17.1. Three (3) speed fan

1.2.17.2. Variable temperature control

1.2.17.3. Defrosters to maintain windshield visibility for ninety percent (90%) of the windshield area

1.2.18. Power assisted lift mechanism included for ease of maintenance. No manual lift system accepted

1.2.19. Vehicle must be equipped with brush guards to fully protect the perimeter of the windshield (includes a vertical bar in the center of the windshield), mirrors (special mirror guards), lights, and rotating beacon(s) from brush, limbs etc.

1.2.20. Brush guards constructed of two-inch (2”) aluminum or one and a half inch (1.5”) square tube steel construction

1.3. Engine must meet the following:

1.3.1. Diesel engine producing no less than four hundred horsepower (400 HP) at manufacturers rated revolutions per minute (RPM), and capable of propelling the OSV at ten (10) miles per hour in high gear on a level snow surface

1.3.2. Replacement element type oil filters and air filter (including extended dipstick and oil filler spout)

1.3.3. A one hundred twenty (120) volt engine pre-heater must be installed in the block or cooling system with grid intake heater starting aid

1.3.4. Must be equipped with an onboard diagnostic system that monitors the engine, transmission, and hydraulic system operation

1.4. Brakes must meet the following:

1.4.1. The hydrostatic system must also function as the braking system using wet multi disc

1.4.2. A mechanical parking brake must be furnished that is capable of stopping the OSV and grooming implement

1.5. Electrical System must meet the following:

1.5.1. The OSV provided must be equipped with:

1.5.1.1. Twenty-four (24)-volt starter

1.5.1.1.1. Two-way (2-way) radio (25 watts of transmit power) and a twelve (12)-volt outlet to plug in a cellular phone

1.5.1.2. Alternator

1.5.1.2.1. The alternator must have a minimum of one hundred forty (140) amperes 1.5.1.2.2.

1.5.1.3. Voltage regulator

1.5.1.4. Batteries

1.5.1.4.1. Two (2) batteries must be fully enclosed outside and have a minimum of nine hundred (900) cold cranking amperes

1.6. Transmission must meet the following:

The unit must be equipped with two (2) hydrostatic transmissions operating independently, one (1) for each track

1.7. Steering must meet the following:

OSV must include steering wheel column not independent stick steering. The unit must have the capability of turning on its own axis or proximity thereof

1.8. Tracks and Undercarriage must meet the following:

1.8.1. The vehicle width must not exceed eleven feet and eight inches (11’8”) from outside edge of right track to outside edge of left track

1.8.2. The OSV must be a two (2) tracked machine. Tracks must consist of:

1.8.2.1. Rubber belting

1.8.2.2. Four-ply (4-ply) polyester with five (5) belts per track

1.8.2.3. Fitted with steel cleats

1.8.2.4. Driven by magnum sprockets, or equivalent, traveling on wheel assemblies

1.8.3. Tires must be solid rubber

1.8.4. High profile reinforced tire guides must be installed to eliminate tire guide bending

1.8.5. Axles must be rubber or mechanically suspended to reduce shock and track noises

1.8.6. The minimum wheelbase must be one hundred fifty inches (150") with five (5) suspension wheels per side on ground contact line

1.8.7. Provision must be made for adjustment of track belt tension

1.8.8. Final drive system must have the ability to be disengaged to allow for freewheeling each track

1.9. Fuel Capacity must meet the following:

1.9.1. Minimum of eighteen-hour (18-hour) range with reserves (fuel may be in separate saddle tanks with even weight displacement, do not place one tank on top of another)

1.9.1.1. If an additional fuel tank is needed to meet minimum range, it must be mounted on the passenger side of the deck and have a minimum capacity of one hundred (100) gallons

1.9.1.2. Fuel filler bung for auxiliary tank must be placed so that it is towards the front of the tank facing forward

1.9.1.3. Auxiliary tank must have electric fuel transfer switch to transfer fuel from one tank to another

1.10. Hitch must meet the following:

1.10.1. The OSV must have a pintle type hitch in the fifth-wheel, gooseneck, pull configuration

1.10.2. The pintle hookup unit must be compatible with a Maxey Generation II drag, or equivalent (This requires interaction between OSV and groomer manufacturers; See Section 2.2.3, Specifications – Kootenai County)

1.11. Radio must meet the following:

1.11.1. The vehicle must be equipped with a twenty-four-to-twelve (24-to-12) converter to handle the radio

1.11.2. Installed broadcast radio receiver system with AM/FM radio capable of picking up AM/FM signal in weak signal fringe areas, with dual speakers

1.12. Toolboxes must meet the following:

1.12.1. The toolbox must be top lid type with a diamond plate top

1.12.2. Toolbox must be constructed of:

1.12.2.1. One-eighth inch (1/8”) marine grade aluminum

1.12.2.2. All welded construction

1.12.2.3. Automotive grade military approved weather stripping

1.12.2.4. Stainless steel folding T-handle locks

1.12.3. Size must be:

1.12.3.1. Sixty inches (60”) long

1.12.3.2. Twenty inches (20”) high

1.12.3.3. Twenty inches (20”) wide

1.12.4. The toolbox must be mounted on the driver’s side of the OSV in a manner that does not interfere with the operation of the OSV or the implement

1.13. Winch must meet the following:

1.13.1. The OSV must have a two-inch (2”) receiver installed on the front and rear of vehicle

1.13.1.1. The front receiver must be mounted on the top of the blade

1.13.2. Bid must include a Warn Multi-Mount system and a 12-volt 9.5 TI Warn Winch, or equivalent

1.13.3. The winch must have a drive cone style automatic brake

1.13.4. The winch must fit two-inch (2”) hitch and can be moved between front and rear mounts.

1.13.5. The winch must be equipped with a minimum of:

1.13.5.1. Twenty-thousand-pound (20,000 lb.) snatch block

1.13.5.2. Roller fairlead

1.13.5.3. Remote control

1.13.5.4. Power cables

1.13.6. A minimum of one hundred twenty-five feet (125’) of five-sixteenths inch (5/16”) diameter cable must be provided with a properly attached hook

1.13.7. The receivers must be installed in a location so that no part of the vehicle, or its mounted equipment, need to be removed or hinder the operation of the winch

2. SNOW GROOMING EQUIPMENT

2.1. Blade must meet the following:

2.1.1. A minimum of eleven feet and eight inches (11’8”) wide in the angled U-blade configuration

2.1.2. No wider than twelve feet and six inches and a half (12’6”) feet in the open straight configuration

2.1.3. Be pilot operated

2.1.4. Hydraulically controlled

2.1.5. Capable of vertical lift, horizontal tilt, and curl blade angulations with individual wing controls (12-way)

2.1.6. The hydraulic hose couplings must be the quick disconnect type

2.1.7. The blade wings must be radiused on the lower outside edge. Blade must come with a bolt on snow screen

2.2. Tiller must meet the following:

2.2.1. Eleven feet eight inches (11’8”) wide flex tiller with hydraulics and all controls necessary for proper operations

2.2.2. Tiller must have intermediate side flaps

2.2.3. The tiller must not exceed the overall width of the blade

2.3. Rear Grooming Attachment must meet the following:

2.3.1. The rear grooming attachment hydraulic hose hookup must be a screw on or locking type quick coupler hookup to allow the operator to quickly change from one implement to another, based on snow conditions (i.e., tiller to drag implement)

2.3.2. Four (4) independent double acting hydraulic circuits are required to operate the rear grooming drag, which must be compatible with the type of grooming implement selected (See Specifications - Kootenai County, 1.10 Hitch)

2.3.3. Hydraulic circuits must be in a convenient manner and able to be operated with a gloved hand

3. PAINTS

3.1. All surfaces exposed to the weather, other than corrosion-resistant polished surfaces or trim, must be cleaned, primed, and painted the manufacturer’s standard color

OSV with Grooming Equipment Valley County, Idaho

One (1) Over-Snow Vehicle (OSV): PistenBully PB 400 equivalent according to the following bid specifications.

1. SPECIFICATIONS

1.1. Chassis must meet the following:

1.1.1. Consisting of welded steel construction

1.1.2. Designed for proper weight distribution

1.1.3. Loading to obtain maximum traction and maneuverability under all ground conditions while operating or towing grooming equipment.

1.2. Cab must meet the following:

1.2.1. Front mount that extends the full width of the chassis

1.2.2. Fully insulated and constructed of lightweight aluminum, steel, fiberglass, or any combination of these

1.2.3. Interior noise level must not exceed eighty- four decibels (84 dB)

1.2.4. Two (2) doors with key locking devices

1.2.5. Provide seating for driver and passenger

1.2.6. Windows must open for ventilation

1.2.7. Tinted laminated safety glass windshield

1.2.8. The cab must include six (6) halogen headlamps meeting the following:

1.2.8.1. Four (4) lamps must face forward with two (2) flood and two (2) extended range lamps

1.2.8.2. Two (2) work lamps/ back-up lamps on the top rear of the cab.

1.2.9. Gauge panel must include:

1.2.9.1. Engine temperature

1.2.9.2. Oil pressure

1.2.9.3. Voltmeter

1.2.9.4. Tachometer

1.2.9.5. Hour meter

1.2.10. The cab must have an inside dome light

1.2.11. Variable speed/delay windshield wipers

1.2.12. Manufacturer standard exterior mounted heated rear-view mirrors and illuminated instrument panel

1.2.13. The driver’s seat must be a bucket style air ride seat, with a full-size bucket style passenger seat (a jump seat is not acceptable)

1.2.14. The cab must have a roof mounted rotating beacon, a roof mounted spotlight, and an inside rear-view mirror with outside temperature and compass display built into mirror

1.2.15. A backup warning signal, dual horn, and a manufacturer standard fire extinguisher must be included

1.2.16. A re-circulating water heater installed to assure temperature consistency within the cab during extremely cold weather

1.2.17. Heater output of thirty-six thousand British Thermal Units (36,000 Btu) and equipped with the following:

1.2.17.1. Three (3) speed fan

1.2.17.2. Variable temperature control

1.2.17.3. Defrosters to maintain windshield visibility for ninety percent (90%) of the windshield area

1.2.18. Power assisted lift mechanism included for ease of maintenance. No manual lift system accepted

1.2.19. Vehicle must be equipped with brush guards to fully protect the perimeter of the windshield (includes a vertical bar in the center of the windshield), mirrors (special mirror guards), lights, and rotating beacon(s) from brush, limbs etc.

1.2.20. Brush guards constructed of two-inch (2”) aluminum or one and a half inch (1.5”) square tube steel construction

1.3. Engine must meet the following:

1.3.1. Diesel engine producing no less than four hundred horsepower (400 HP) at manufacturers rated revolutions per minute (RPM), and capable of propelling the OSV at ten (10) miles per hour in high gear on a level snow surface

1.3.2. Replacement element type oil filters and air filter (including extended dipstick and oil filler spout)

1.3.3. A one hundred twenty (120) volt engine pre-heater must be installed in the block or cooling system with grid intake heater starting aid

1.3.4. Must be equipped with an onboard diagnostic system that monitors the engine, transmission, and hydraulic system operation

1.4. Brakes must meet the following:

1.4.1. The hydrostatic system must also function as the braking system using wet multi disc

1.4.2. A mechanical parking brake must be furnished that is capable of stopping the OSV and grooming implement

1.5. Electrical System must meet the following:

1.5.1. The OSV provided must be equipped with:

1.5.1.1. Twenty-four (24)-volt starter

1.5.1.1.1. Two-way (2-way) radio (25 watts of transmit power) and a twelve (12)-volt outlet to plug in a cellular phone

1.5.1.2. Alternator

1.5.1.2.1. The alternator must have a minimum of one hundred forty (140) amperes 1.5.1.2.2.

1.5.1.3. Voltage regulator

1.5.1.4. Batteries

1.5.1.4.1. Two (2) batteries must be fully enclosed outside and have a minimum of nine hundred (900) cold cranking amperes

1.6. Transmission must meet the following:

The unit must be equipped with two (2) hydrostatic transmissions operating independently, one (1) for each track

1.7. Steering must meet the following:

OSV must include steering wheel column not Cat spec’d independent stick steering or equivalent, not steering wheel. The unit must have the capability of turning on its own axis or proximity thereof

1.8. Tracks and Undercarriage must meet the following:

1.8.1. The vehicle width must not exceed eleven feet and eight inches (11’8”) thirteen feet and six inches (13’6”) from outside edge of right track to outside edge of left track

1.8.2. The OSV must be a two (2) tracked machine. Tracks must consist of:

1.8.2.1. Rubber belting

1.8.2.2. Four-ply (4-ply) polyester with five (5) belts per track

1.8.2.3. Fitted with steel cleats Fitted with combination cleats or equivalent consisting of aluminum/steel construction.

1.8.2.4. Driven by magnum sprockets, or equivalent, traveling on wheel assemblies

1.8.3. Tires must be solid rubber

1.8.4. High profile reinforced tire guides must be installed to eliminate tire guide bending

1.8.5. Axles must be rubber or mechanically suspended to reduce shock and track noises

1.8.6. The minimum wheelbase must be one hundred fifty inches (150") with five (5) suspension wheels per side on ground contact line

1.8.7. Provision must be made for adjustment of track belt tension

1.8.8. Final drive system must have the ability to be disengaged to allow for freewheeling each track

1.9. Fuel Capacity must meet the following:

1.9.1. Minimum of eighteen-hour (18-hour) range with reserves (fuel may be in separate saddle tanks with even weight displacement, do not place one tank on top of another)

1.9.1.1. If an additional fuel tank is needed to meet minimum range, it must be mounted on the passenger side of the deck and have a minimum capacity of one hundred (100) gallons

1.9.1.2. Fuel filler bung for auxiliary tank must be placed so that it is towards the front of the tank facing forward

1.9.1.3. Auxiliary tank must have electric fuel transfer switch to transfer fuel from one tank to another

1.10. Hitch must meet the following:

1.10.1. The OSV must have a pintle type hitch in the fifth-wheel, gooseneck, pull configuration

1.10.2. The pintle hookup unit must be compatible with a Maxey Generation II drag, or equivalent (This requires interaction between OSV and groomer manufacturers; See Section 2.2.3 of Specifications – Valley County)

1.11. Radio must meet the following:

1.11.1. The vehicle must be equipped with a twenty-four-to-twelve (24-to-12) converter to handle the radio

1.11.2. Installed broadcast radio receiver system with AM/FM radio capable of picking up AM/FM signal in weak signal fringe areas, with dual speakers

1.12. Toolboxes must meet the following:

1.12.1. The toolbox must be top lid type with a diamond plate top

1.12.2. Toolbox must be constructed of:

1.12.2.1. One-eighth inch (1/8”) marine grade aluminum

1.12.2.2. All welded construction

1.12.2.3. Automotive grade military approved weather stripping

1.12.2.4. Stainless steel folding T-handle locks

1.12.3. Size must be:

1.12.3.1. Sixty inches (60”) long

1.12.3.2. Twenty inches (20”) high

1.12.3.3. Twenty inches (20”) wide

1.12.4. The toolbox must be mounted on the driver’s side of the OSV in a manner that does not interfere with the operation of the OSV or the implement

1.13. Winch must meet the following:

1.13.1. The OSV must have a two-inch (2”) receiver installed on the front and rear of vehicle

1.13.1.1. The front receiver must be mounted on the top of the blade

1.13.2. Bid must include a Warn Multi-Mount system and a 12-volt 9.5 TI Warn Winch, or equivalent

1.13.3. The winch must have a drive cone style automatic brake

1.13.4. The winch must fit two-inch (2”) hitch and can be moved between front and rear mounts

1.13.5. The winch must be equipped with a minimum of:

1.13.5.1. Twenty-thousand-pound (20,000 lb.) snatch block

1.13.5.2. Roller fairlead

1.13.5.3. Remote control

1.13.5.4. Power cables

1.13.6. A minimum of one hundred twenty-five feet (125’) of five-sixteenths inch (5/16”) diameter cable must be provided with a properly attached hook

1.13.7. The receivers must be installed in a location so that no part of the vehicle, or its mounted equipment, need to be removed or hinder the operation of the winch

2. SNOW GROOMING EQUIPMENT

2.1. Blade must meet the following:

2.1.1. A minimum of eleven feet and eight inches (11’8”) Blade must be fourteen feet (14’) wide in the angled U-blade configuration and no wider than eighteen feet (18’) in the open straight configuration

2.1.2. No wider than twelve feet and six inches and a half (12’6”) feet eighteen feet (18’) in the open straight configuration

2.1.3. Be pilot operated

2.1.4. Hydraulically controlled

2.1.5. Capable of vertical lift, horizontal tilt, and curl blade angulations with individual wing controls (12-way)

2.1.6. The hydraulic hose couplings must be the quick disconnect type

2.1.7. The blade wings must be radiused on the lower outside edge. Blade must come with a bolt on snow screen

2.2. Tiller must meet the following:

2.2.1. Eleven feet eight inches (11’8”) Fourteen feet (14’) wide flex tiller with hydraulics and all controls necessary for proper operations

2.2.2. Tiller must have intermediate side flaps

2.2.3. The tiller must not exceed the overall width of the blade

2.3. Rear Grooming Attachment must meet the following:

2.3.1. The rear grooming attachment hydraulic hose hookup must be a screw on or locking type quick coupler hookup to allow the operator to quickly change from one implement to another, based on snow conditions (i.e., tiller to drag implement)

2.3.2. Four (4) independent double acting hydraulic circuits are required to operate the rear grooming drag, which must be compatible with the type of grooming implement selected (See Specifications - Valley County, 1.10 Hitch)

2.3.3. Hydraulic circuits must be in a convenient manner and able to be operated with a gloved hand

3.1. All surfaces exposed to the weather, other than corrosion-resistant polished surfaces or trim, must be cleaned, primed, and painted the manufacturer’s standard color

OSV with Grooming Equipment Bonneville County, Idaho

One (1) Over-Snow Vehicle (OSV): Prinoth Bison or equivalent according to the following bid specifications.

1. SPECIFICATIONS

1.1. Chassis must meet the following:

1.1.1. Consisting of welded steel construction

1.1.2. Designed for proper weight distribution

1.1.3. Loading to obtain maximum traction and maneuverability under all ground conditions while operating or towing grooming equipment

1.2. Cab must meet the following:

1.2.1. Front mount that extends the full width of the chassis

1.2.2. Fully insulated and constructed of lightweight aluminum, steel, fiberglass, or any combination of these

1.2.3. Interior noise level must not exceed eighty- four decibels (84 dB)

1.2.4. Two (2) doors with key locking devices

1.2.5. Provide seating for driver and passenger

1.2.6. Windows must open for ventilation

1.2.7. Tinted laminated safety glass windshield

1.2.8. The cab must include six (6) halogen headlamps meeting the following:

1.2.8.1. Four (4) lamps must face forward with two (2) flood and two (2) extended range lamps

1.2.8.2. Two (2) work lamps/ back-up lamps on the top rear of the cab

1.2.9. Gauge panel must include:

1.2.9.1. Engine temperature

1.2.9.2. Oil pressure

1.2.9.3. Voltmeter

1.2.9.4. Tachometer

1.2.9.5. Hour meter

1.2.10. The cab must have an inside dome light

1.2.11. Variable speed/delay windshield wipers

1.2.12. Manufacturer standard exterior mounted heated rear-view mirrors and illuminated instrument panel

1.2.13. The driver’s seat must be a bucket style air ride seat, with a full-size bucket style passenger seat (a jump seat is not acceptable)

1.2.14. The cab must have a roof mounted rotating beacon, a roof mounted spotlight, and an inside rear-view mirror with outside temperature and compass display built into mirror

1.2.15. A backup warning signal, dual horn, and a manufacturer standard fire extinguisher must be included

1.2.16. A re-circulating water heater installed to assure temperature consistency within the cab during extremely cold weather

1.2.17. Heater output of thirty-six thousand British Thermal Units (36,000 Btu) and equipped with the following:

1.2.17.1. Three (3) speed fan

1.2.17.2. Variable temperature control

1.2.17.3. Defrosters to maintain windshield visibility for ninety percent (90%) of the windshield area

1.2.18. Power assisted lift mechanism included for ease of maintenance. No manual lift system accepted

1.2.19. Vehicle must be equipped with brush guards to fully protect the perimeter of the windshield (includes a vertical bar in the center of the windshield), mirrors (special mirror guards), lights, and rotating beacon(s) from brush, limbs etc.

1.2.20. Brush guards constructed of two-inch (2”) aluminum or one and a half inch (1.5”) square tube steel construction

1.3. Engine must meet the following:

1.3.1. Diesel engine producing no less than four hundred horsepower (400 HP) at manufacturers rated revolutions per minute (RPM), and capable of propelling the OSV at ten (10) miles per hour in high gear on a level snow surface

1.3.2. Replacement element type oil filters and air filter (including extended dipstick and oil filler spout)

1.3.3. A one hundred twenty (120) volt engine pre-heater must be installed in the block or cooling system with grid intake heater starting aid

1.3.4. Must be equipped with an onboard diagnostic system that monitors the engine, transmission, and hydraulic system operation

1.4. Brakes must meet the following:

1.4.1. The hydrostatic system must also function as the braking system using wet multi disc

1.4.2. A mechanical parking brake must be furnished that is capable of stopping the OSV and grooming implement

1.5. Electrical System must meet the following:

1.5.1. The OSV provided must be equipped with:

1.5.1.1. Twenty-four (24)-volt starter

1.5.1.1.1. Two-way (2-way) radio (25 watts of transmit power) and a twelve (12)-volt outlet to plug in a cellular phone

1.5.1.2. Alternator

1.5.1.2.1. The alternator must have a minimum of one hundred forty (140) amperes.

1.5.1.2.2.

1.5.1.3. Voltage regulator

1.5.1.4. Batteries

1.5.1.4.1. Two (2) batteries must be fully enclosed outside and have a minimum of nine hundred (900) cold cranking amperes

1.6. Transmission must meet the following:

The unit must be equipped with two (2) hydrostatic transmissions operating independently, one (1) for each track

1.7. Steering must meet the following:

OSV must include steering wheel column not Cat spec’d independent stick steering or equivalent, not steering wheel. The unit must have the capability of turning on its own axis or proximity thereof

1.8. Tracks and Undercarriage must meet the following:

1.8.1. The vehicle width must not exceed eleven feet and eight inches (11’8”) thirteen feet and nine inches (13’9”) from outside edge of right track to outside edge of left track

1.8.2. The OSV must be a two (2) tracked machine. Tracks must consist of:

1.8.2.1. Rubber belting

1.8.2.2. Four-ply (4-ply) polyester with five (5) belts per track

1.8.2.3. Fitted with steel cleats

1.8.2.4. Driven by magnum sprockets, or equivalent, traveling on wheel assemblies

1.8.3. Tires must be solid rubber

1.8.4. High profile reinforced tire guides must be installed to eliminate tire guide bending

1.8.5. Axles must be rubber or mechanically suspended to reduce shock and track noises

1.8.6. The minimum wheelbase must be one hundred fifty inches (150") with five (5) suspension wheels per side on ground contact line

1.8.7. Provision must be made for adjustment of track belt tension

1.8.8. Final drive system must have the ability to be disengaged to allow for freewheeling each track

1.9. Fuel Capacity must meet the following:

1.9.1. Minimum of eighteen-hour (18-hour) range with reserves (fuel may be in separate saddle tanks with even weight displacement, do not place one tank on top of another)

1.9.1.1. If an additional fuel tank is needed to meet minimum range, it must be mounted on the passenger side of the deck and have a minimum capacity of one hundred (100) gallons

1.9.1.2. Fuel filler bung for auxiliary tank must be placed so that it is towards the front of the tank facing forward

1.9.1.3. Auxiliary tank must have electric fuel transfer switch to transfer fuel from one tank to another

1.10. Hitch must meet the following:

1.10.1. The OSV must have a pintle type hitch in the fifth-wheel, gooseneck, pull configuration

1.10.2. The pintle hookup unit must be compatible with a Maxey Generation II drag, or equivalent (This requires interaction between OSV and groomer manufacturers; See Section 2.2.3, Specifications – Bonneville County)

1.11. Radio must meet the following:

1.11.1. The vehicle must be equipped with a twenty-four-to-twelve (24-to-12) converter to handle the stereo

1.11.2. Installed broadcast radio receiver system with AM/FM radio capable of picking up AM/FM signal in weak signal fringe areas, with dual speakers

1.12. Toolboxes must meet the following:

1.12.1. The toolbox must be top lid type with a diamond plate top

1.12.2. Toolbox must be constructed of:

1.12.2.1. One-eighth inch (1/8”) marine grade aluminum

1.12.2.2. All welded construction

1.12.2.3. Automotive grade military approved weather stripping

1.12.2.4. Stainless steel folding T-handle locks

1.12.3. Size must be:

1.12.3.1. Sixty inches (60”) long

1.12.3.2. Twenty inches (20”) high

1.12.3.3. Twenty inches (20”) wide

1.12.4. The toolbox must be mounted on the driver’s side of the OSV in a manner that does not interfere with the operation of the OSV or the implement

1.13. Winch must meet the following:

1.13.1. The OSV must have a two-inch (2”) receiver installed on the front and rear of vehicle

1.13.1.1. The front receiver must be mounted on the top of the blade

1.13.2. Bid must include a Warn Multi-Mount system and a 12-volt 9.5 TI Warn Winch, or equivalent

1.13.3. The winch must have a drive cone style automatic brake

1.13.4. The winch must fit two-inch (2”) hitch and can be moved between front and rear mounts

1.13.5. The winch must be equipped with a minimum of:

1.13.5.1. Twenty-thousand-pound (20,000 lb.) snatch block

1.13.5.2. Roller fairlead

1.13.5.3. Remote control

1.13.5.4. Power cables

1.13.6. A minimum of one hundred twenty-five feet (125’) of five-sixteenths inch (5/16”) diameter cable must be provided with a properly attached hook

1.13.7. The receivers must be installed in a location so that no part of the vehicle, or its mounted equipment, need to be removed or hinder the operation of the winch

2. SNOW GROOMING EQUIPMENT

2.1. Blade must meet the following:

2.1.1. A minimum of eleven feet and eight inches (11’8”) fourteen feet and five inches (14’5”) wide in the angled U-blade configuration

2.1.2. No wider than twelve feet and six inches and a half (12’6”) feet seventeen feet (17’) in the open straight configuration

2.1.3. Be pilot operated

2.1.4. Hydraulically controlled

2.1.5. Capable of vertical lift, horizontal tilt, and curl blade angulations with individual wing controls (12-way)

2.1.6. The hydraulic hose couplings must be the quick disconnect type

2.1.7. The blade wings must be radiused on the lower outside edge. Blade must come with a bolt on snow screen

2.2. Tiller must meet the following:

2.2.1. Eleven feet eight inches (11’8”) Fourteen feet and two inches (14’2”) wide flex tiller with hydraulics and all controls necessary for proper operations

2.2.2. Tiller must have intermediate side flaps.

2.2.3. The tiller must not exceed the overall width of the blade.

2.3. Rear Grooming Attachment must meet the following:

2.3.1. The rear grooming attachment hydraulic hose hookup must be a screw on or locking type quick coupler hookup to allow the operator to quickly change from one implement to another, based on snow conditions (i.e., tiller to drag implement).

2.3.2. Four (4) independent double acting hydraulic circuits are required to operate the rear grooming drag, which must be compatible with the type of grooming implement selected (See Specifications - Bonneville County, 1.10 Hitch)

2.3.3. Hydraulic circuits must be in a convenient manner and able to be operated with a gloved hand

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