ITB Event 648 Administrative Document.docx

STATE OF IDAHO

DIVISION OF PURCHASING

FOR

IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

Invitation to Bid (ITB) 4648

Truck Mounted Guardrail Post Pounders

Date of Issuance: 9/23/2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITB Administrative Information

ITB Lead:

Thayne Pearson, Purchasing Officer Idaho Division of Purchasing 650 W. State St. Room 100 Thayne.pearson@adm.idaho.gov 208-332-2605

Submit electronically via IPRO Powered By LUMA (IPRO):

Electronic Submission IPRO Powered by LUMA

PURPOSE

The Idaho Department of Transportation (ITD), through the Idaho Division of Purchasing (“DOP”), is requesting Bids from qualified Vendors for installation of truck mounted truck mounted post driver (Post Driver) on ITD owned truck cabs and chassis in accordance with the specifications provided in this ITB.

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: Thayne Pearson Phone: 208-332-2605 E-mail: thayne.pearson@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.

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, followed by your response demonstrating that your Bid meets or exceeds the required specifications; provide model, part #, or description, as appropriate. (See Attachment 3 Specifications)

Orders Orders shall be placed on an as needed basis via an ITD purchase order. Orders shall be shipped FOB Destination freight pre-paid and allowed.

QUANTITY

The following quantities listed below are the quantities ITD anticipates purchasing, broken down over the next three (3) years.

Year 1 quantity one (1) FY24: Truck Mounted Post Pounders (To be delivered to 3311 West State Street Boise, ID. 83703)

Year 2 quantity two (2) FY25: Truck Mounted Post Pounders (To be delivered to 3311 West State Street Boise, ID. 83703)

Year 3 quantity one (1) FY26: Truck Mounted Post Pounders (To be delivered to 3311 West State Street Boise, ID. 83703)

COST

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

Invoicing Invoices must be submitted as further detailed below. Invoices submitted prior to Acceptance, or without the required information listed below will be returned to the Contractor for correction and resubmission. Resubmitted invoices must be with a new invoice date, which will restart the timeline required for payment. Invoices must be submitted as follows:

Itemization of the Property provided and accepted to include, description matching the contract, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, extended price, and total invoice amount.

Invoice must be emailed to: HQAP@itd.idaho.gov

ITD’s Contract Management Team (CMT) will review each invoice and dispute with the Contractor, if needed, prior to forwarding to ITD’s accounts payable to process the payment.

PAYMENT

Payment will be made in accordance with Idaho Code 67-2302 https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutes after receipt of the Contractor's itemized invoice and is accepted by ITD. Total payments under this Contract shall not exceed the Total Price provided on Attachment 2 - Price Sheet unless otherwise modified in an amendment to this Price Agreement

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

10.1 Required Bid Submission Items

Your Bid Submission must consist of the following:

Bid Schedule Provide your cost information on Attachment 2, Bid Schedule. 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.

List other required response items – Attachment 4 Product Information, Warranty 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.

10.2 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.

10.2.1 Electronic Submission via IPRO

Submitting electronically via IPRO, upload all of the Required Bid Submission Items (See Section 8.1) and enter your cost in IPRO for each line item; as the “Total Cost” on the Bid Schedule OR $1.00 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 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.

10.3 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 will be made to the responsive responsible Bidder with the lowest Total Cost, as provided on the Bid Schedule.

Acceptance Upon receipt, the Post Pounders will be inspected by the ITD Maintenance Services Manager or designee to ensure the minimum specifications are met. Acceptance will occur fourteen (14) calendar days after delivery, unless ITD has notified the Contractor in writing that the product delivered does not meet the minimum specifications. If ITD determines that the Self-Propelled Post Pounders is not in accordance with the specifications, ITD will provide the Contractor with a written notification. The Contractor must pick-up, correct any discrepancies, and re-deliver to the ITD specified location at the Contractor’s expense. The timeframe for completion of corrective action must not exceed thirty (30) calendar days from receipt of written notification from ITD.

Warranty One hundred (100) percent warranty must be for a minimum period of one (1) year for the entire Post Pounders, after ITD’s Acceptance. Warranty must include all parts, labor, travel and freight to replace a defective warranted item.

If any warranty work is to be performed by the contractor, it must be complete within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of notice from ITD. In the event of a major repair(s) (i.e. engine or transmission overhaul) the timeframe will be mutually agreed upon by the Contractor and ITD.

Delivery The Contractor must deliver the ITD owned truck cab and chassis with the truck mounted post pounders installed to the Delivery Location listed below within two hundred ten (210) calendar days after ARO. Contractor shall be responsible for off-loading and installing the Guardrail Post Pounder attachment and accessories.

All ITD owned truck chassis will be drop shipped from the truck manufacturer’s facility to contractor’s facility. The Contractor must provide Garage Keepers insurance when the chassis is in the custody of the contractor.

Upon delivery of ITD furnished chassis to vendor, the truck must be inspected for damage within 24 hours and provide ITD with an 1080P resolution video recording of an engine, cab and full chassis walkaround.

The Contractor must deliver each truck chassis with the installed Equipment to ITD’s location as outlined below. For the Contractor with an installation facility within a fifty (50) mile radius of the delivery location, the Contractor may drive the completed unit to the delivery location. For the Contractor with an installation facility beyond a fifty (50) mile radius the Contractor must haul (not drive) with in the continental US and unload ITD’s truck chassis with the completed Equipment to the delivery location.

Delivery must be made Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm local time, excluding state of Idaho recognized holidays (https://sos.idaho.gov/state-holidays /) unless otherwise approved by ITD.

Delivery Location:

Idaho Transportation Department 3311 W. State Street Boise, ID 83703

Training The Contractor must provide an authorized technician, within thirty (30) calendar days upon acceptance, to provide training for operations, maintenance, safety, etc. of the Truck mounted post pounders;

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 Post Pounders and able to make any necessary field adjustments to the Self-Propelled Post Pounders during the training period. Training must be no less than one (1) calendar days, eight (8) hours a day, at the delivery location and;

The Contractor must coordinate training with ITD’s contact for delivery

Contract Kickoff The Contractor must attend a contract kick-off meeting located at ITD’s HQ facility (3311 West State Street, Boise, ID 83703), by conference call or Teams, within fifteen (15) Business Days after contract award. This meeting will be used to introduce key personnel, review the Contract to include component placement and drawings, and to address any questions or concerns.

Insurance Requirements Prior to starting work under the contract (or as otherwise designated by the Purchasing Activity), the Contractor must provide certificates of insurance required herein and will maintain the insurance during the life of the Contract. There are no provisions for exceptions to this requirement. Failure to provide the certificates of insurance within the requisite time period may be cause for cancellation of the contract.

Contractor shall carry liability and property damage insurance that will protect it and the State of Idaho from claims for damages for bodily injury, including accidental death, as well as for claims for property damages, which may arise from operations under the Contract whether such operations be by themselves or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of them.

Contractor shall not commence work under the Contract until it obtains all insurance required under this provision and furnishes a certificate or other form showing proof of current coverage to the State. All insurance policies and certificates must be signed copies. After work commences, Contractor will keep in force all required insurance until the Contract is terminated.

Commercial General and Umbrella Liability Insurance. Contractor shall maintain Commercial General Liability (CGL) and, if necessary, Commercial Umbrella insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence. If such CGL insurance contains a general aggregate limit, it shall apply separately to this Contract.

CGL insurance shall be written on ISO occurrence form CG 00 01 (or a substitute form providing equivalent coverage) and shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, independent contractors, products-completed operations, personal and advertising injury, and liability assumed under an insured contract (including the tort liability of another assumed in a business contract).

Commercial Automobile and Commercial Umbrella Liability Insurance. Contractor shall maintain Commercial Automobile Liability and, if necessary, Commercial Umbrella Liability insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 each accident. Such insurance shall cover liability arising out of any auto (including owned, hired, and non-owned autos).

Bidder or offeror may request a waiver from providing Commercial Automobile and Commercial Umbrella Liability Insurance in its bid or proposal if the bidder or offeror will not use any owned, hired or non-owned vehicles to conduct business under the contract, if it is awarded the contract, and the State of Idaho will consider the request. If the bidder or offeror submits a request to waive the provision of Commercial Automobile and Commercial Umbrella Liability Insurance after the due date and time for receipt of bids or proposals, the State of Idaho may not consider the request.

Workers Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability. Contractor shall maintain workers compensation and employer's liability. The employer's liability shall have limits not less than $1,000,000 each accident for bodily insurance by accident, $1,000,000 disease policy limit, and $1,000,000 disease, each employee.

Contractor must provide either a certificate of workers compensation insurance issued by a surety licensed to write workers compensation insurance in the State of Idaho, as evidence that the contractor has in effect a current Idaho workers compensation insurance policy, or an extraterritorial certificate approved by the Idaho Industrial Commission from a state that has a current reciprocity agreement with the Idaho Industrial Commission.

State of Idaho as Additional Insured: The liability insurance coverage required for performance of the Contract shall include the State of Idaho, the (agency) and its divisions, officers and employees as additional insured, but only with respect to the Contractor's activities to be performed under this Contract.

The Contractor must provide proof of the State of Idaho, the (agency) and its divisions, officers and employees being additional insured by providing endorsements to the liability insurance policies showing the State of Idaho, the (agency) and its divisions, officers and employees as additional insured. The endorsements must also show the policy numbers and the policy effective dates.

If a liability insurance policy provides for automatically endorsing additional insured when required by contract, then, in that case, the Contractor must provide proof of the State of Idaho, the (agency) and its divisions, officers and employees being additional insured by providing copies of the policy pages that clearly identify the blanket endorsement.

Notice of Cancellation or Change: Contractor shall ensure that should any of the above described policies be cancelled before the expiration date thereof, or if there is a material change, potential exhaustion of aggregate limits or intent not to renew insurance coverage(s), that written notice will be delivered to the Division of Purchasing (if the Contract was issued by the Division) or to the Purchasing Activity (contracting state agency) in accordance with the policy provisions.

Contractor shall request that all policies of insurance are endorsed to read that any failure to comply with the reporting provisions of this insurance, except for the potential exhaustion of aggregate limits, shall not affect the coverage(s) provided to the State of Idaho, and its divisions, officers and employees.

Acceptable Insurers and Deductibles: Insurance coverage required under the Contract shall be obtained from insurers rated A-VII or better in the latest Bests Rating Guide and in good standing and authorized to transact business in Idaho. The Contractor shall be financially responsible for all deductibles, self-insured retention's and/or self-insurance included hereunder. The coverage provided by such policy will be primary to any coverage of the State on or related to the contract and shall provide that the insurance afforded applies separately to each insured against whom a claim is made, except with respect to the limitation of liability Waiver of Subrogation: All policies shall contain waivers of subrogation. The Contractor waives all rights against the State and its officers, employees, and agents for recovery of damages to the extent these damages are covered by the required policies. Policies may contain deductibles but such deductibles will not be deducted from any damages due to the State.

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.

ATTACHMENT 1-BIDDER QUESTIONS

ITB Event 648 Truck Mounted Guardrail Post Pounders

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

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. Vendors offering an “equal” must include documentation which demonstrates, to 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 Vendor. Failure to provide satisfactory documentation or a clarifying response to ITD may eliminate the Vendor from further consideration.

Each new Post Driver must be a model of the manufacturer's standard production, as offered to commercial trade. Though they are not specifically covered herein, all parts necessary to provide complete and functional Post Driver must be provided. All parts must conform in design, strength, quality of materials, and workmanship to current engineering practices and accepted standards of the industry. All parts must be the manufacturer’s standard unless otherwise specified in this ITB;

1. ITD owned cab and chassis Post pounders must be assembled, installed, and adjusted, per the manufacturer’s standards, and be ready for operation upon delivery. The Post Driver will be installed on an ITD owned truck chassis (see specifications below);

Make and Model – To be determined;

GVWR – Thirty-three thousand (33,000) lb;

Front Axle Rating – Twelve thousand (12,000) lb;

Rear Axle Rating – Twenty-one thousand (21,000) lb;

CA Dimension – One hundred and two (102) in;

Engine – Three hundred fifty (350) HP diesel;

Transmission – Allison three thousand (3000) Series RDS;

Tire Size – 11R22.5 and;

Brakes – Air type.

The components specified must be installed by a Contractor actively engaged in the installation of truck chassis equipment and the installation, calibration, customization, diagnostic and troubleshooting of hydraulic and electrical systems, and all other associated truck chassis auxiliary components. Assembly must be performed in a manner to promote ease of maintenance.

Welding All welds must meet the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1-96 specifications. All Joints and seems must be closed with full seam welding.

Paint Application – Unless otherwise stated in this ITB, each Post Driver must be cleaned, prime coated, and then painted per the paint manufacturer’s process for the application. The prime coat(s) and paint coat(s) must be a minimum dry thickness of four (4) mil. Total two (2) mil. prime coat & two (2) mil. paint coat). The Post Driver must be smooth and free of rust, runs, overspray, peeling, weld splatter, and other defects;

The understructure must be prime coated with two (2) - part urethane followed with poly urethane undercoating;

Welded Components – All welded components must be welded in place prior to application of the primer and paint;

Decals – Post Driver must have safety and caution decals attached and;

Color – Post Driver and flatbed body must be painted to match truck chassis cab yellow. Underbody toolboxes shall be painted black.

Electrical Installation All installed electrical cabling must be of adequate size to handle the anticipated loads of all electrical components. All cabling must be uninterrupted and complete with no splices;

All electrical cabling must be color coded;

All cable terminal ends must be crimped, soldered to the cables and sealed with polyolefin heat shrink tubing, or weatherproof connectors. Scotch-Loc fasteners and/or crimp butt connectors are not acceptable for any connection;

All electrical cable connections must be protected with dielectric grease;

All electrical cabling must be enclosed in a protective loom, conduit, or wrapped harness;

All wiring must be firmly secured in place with stainless steel, rubber insulated, bolt-on clamps.;

The edges of all holes through which electrical cabling passes must be protected with a grommet;

All electrical cabling to lamps must be stress relieved within six (6) in of the lamp;

Low current circuits must be controlled by the truck chassis’ electrical accessory power supply;

All wiring used in and around the truck cab must be automotive cross link wiring meeting Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) specification J1128 or J1127 for under the hood temperatures and abrasion resistance. All electrical modifications and additions require the use of continuously numbered or same colored wiring and the same wire gauges (size) as the manufacturers wiring;

All exposed wiring that is soldered must be sealed with polyolefin heat shrink tubing. Crimp-on connections are not acceptable;

Exposed terminal connections must be coated with Permatex SA-9 battery protector and sealer;

OE Upfitter switches must be utilized as Master switches for all electrical accessories. A label must be made and affixed near switches confirming operation of each switch and;

An electrical schematic must be provided to ITD during the pre-build conference. All consecutive truck builds must follow said schematic.

Hydraulic Installation All hoses must be high pressure type with rated maximum working pressure to exceed hydraulic systems safety relief valve pressure setting;

All hoses must be routed in a manner to minimize rub points and bends. All rub points must be wrapped for protection;

All hoses must be routed to protect them from heat sources and enclosed whenever possible to protect them from damage;

Teflon tape must not be used in the hydraulic system;

Hydraulic hoses must not be secured to any factory-installed chassis wiring, cables, hoses, or lines;

Hydraulic hoses must not be secured in the same bundle with any electrical wiring;

Hydraulic hoses must be routed independently, secured with hose blocks, supported, and fastened to withstand snow and ice conditions;

Hydraulic components and fittings must be sealed during assembly to prevent system contamination and;

Hose interior must be cleaned prior to installation.

Fasteners All threaded fastener components (bolts, washers, nuts) with a diameter designation greater than or equal to SAE one half (1/2) in, must be grade 8 composition. Nuts must be all metal self-locking, lock washers are not acceptable. Two (2) bolt threads must extend through all nuts when fasteners are applied and properly tightened/torqued. All components must have grade identifier marks and a registered manufacturer’s logo. All bolts and nuts must be zinc plated.

POST DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS

Post Driver Type – Truck mounted, self-contained hydraulic drop hammer post driver with auxiliary drill attachment;

Flatbed, Turntable, Slide Frame;

Longitudinal Members – Four (4) in X seven point twenty-five (7.25) lb/foot channel;

Cross Members and Bed Rails – Four (4) in X seven point twenty five (7.25) lb/foot channel;

Bed Floor – One eighth (1/8) in diamond plate welded to cross members and outer bed rails;

Front Bulkhead – Eight (8) in high, full width of flatbed with rearward front corner brackets;

Must be constructed of three sixteenths (3/16) in material;

Turntable Ring – Constructed of steel I-Beam, steel center pin housing and appropriate steel gussets for structural integrity. Ring must be welded to bed cross members. Equipped with a nylatron bushing;

Turntable – Two hundred forty-five (245) degree rotation with the capability to work off either side of truck;

Wear Plates – Nylatron type;

Slide Frame – Thirty-six (36) in travel supporting hammer lead assembly, auxiliary engine, hydraulic system, and drill attachment and;

Counterweight – As required for all equipment;

Hammer, Lead Assembly, Post Puller;

Lead Assembly – Tubular construction with boom length of thirteen (13) ft, six (6) in;

Positioning – Lead assembly must be capable of tilting from stow position to ten (10) degrees past; vertical;

Hammer – One thousand five hundred (1,500) pound steel drop hammer with twelve (12) ft of stroke;

Hammer to be raised utilizing a three (3) in rod hydraulic cylinder;

Driver Head – Fabricated steel anvil type. Anvil must be equipped with bolt on adapters to handle various post types. Adapters must be changeable by the use of no more than four (4) bolts;

Foot Assembly – Reversible type with forty-two (42) in downward stroke. Foot must handle ten (10) in X ten (10) in post and adapt to smaller sizes;

Cable Sheaves – Six (6) in diameter with ball bearings and one and a half (½) in wire rope cable and;

Post Puller – Dedicated four (4) in diameter hydraulic cylinder with forty-eight (48) in stroke developing eighteen thousand (18,000) lb of pulling force. Post clamps for four (4) X six (6) and six (6) X six (6) posts and heavy-duty pulling chain are required as part of bid.

Engine Type – Liquid cooled diesel engine compliant with Tier IV emission requirements;

Horsepower – Seventy (70) HP @ two thousand four hundred (2,400) RPM and;

Accessories – Battery, low oil pressure shutdown, high temperature shutdown, tachometer and; hour meter, and gauges for oil pressure, battery amperage and water temperature.

Hydraulic System Pump – Rated at forty (40) GPM @ two thousand (2,000) PSI;

Hydraulic Tank – Eighty (80) gal capacity with external oil cooler;

Accessories – One hundred (100) mesh suction strainer, sight gauge, bolt on inspection cover, breather/fill cap with dirt strainer screen and high capacity ten (10) micron filter and;

Hydraulic Cylinders – All hydraulic cylinder rods must be hard chrome plated for durability.

Drill Type – Hydraulic powered and permanently attached to post driver lead assembly. Capable of drilling five (5) ft deep;

Hydraulic Motor – Variable speed rated at five thousand (5,000) ft lb and sixty (60) RPM;

Kelly Bar Tube – Three (3) in diameter X three eighths (3/8) in wall tubing, lower support to be equipped with replaceable bushing;

Lift Mechanism – Must utilize a hydraulic motor, planetary gear reduction unit to raise and lower unit. Lift mechanism utilizing a hydraulic cylinder is not acceptable and;

Auger – One (1) twelve (12) in diameter.

Accessories Requirement – Sealed light and wiring system designed must meet all State of Idaho requirements and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS);

Rear Work Lights – Two (2), Whelen Pioneer Micro part number, MPBB LED exterior work lights mounted rear facing on rear of service body, mounted as high up and far apart as possible;

Must be equipped with Whelen part number 305B-07113, thirty (30) amp toggle switch, located inside rear cabinets;

Warning Lights – All warning lights must be amber in color;

Front Warning Lights – Two (2) Whelen ION Series Super LED; part number IONA lights with mounting bracket. Lights must be mounted in truck chassis grill as high and as far apart as possible. Light heads must be connected in a pair for alternating synchronized flashing;

Cab Roof Warning Light – One (1) Whelen Responder LP; part number R2LPPA seventeen (17) in LED mini-bar warning light. Light bar must be mounted to the top of the vehicle truck chassis cab roof utilizing a gutter-less roof mounting kit (bar). Drilling holes in the truck roof is not approved and vehicle will not be accepted;

Rear bumper Warning Lights - Two (2) Whelen ION T Series LED; part number TLIA SOLO lights. Lights must be flush mounted on flatbed side rail and placed as far apart as possible. Light heads must be connected as a pair for alternating synchronized flashing;

Wiring & Wire Connections – Soldered and sealed or soldered and sealed weather pack type enclosed by protective tubing. Crimp-on connections are not acceptable. All wiring must be firmly secured in place with insulated stainless steel clamps;

Mud flaps – Mounted to flatbed body and equipped with anti-sail brackets;

Toolboxes – Two (2) underbody type, one (1) per side, eighteen (18) in X eighteen (18) in X sixty (60) in size and;

Reverse Warning Alarm – Three hundred (300) Series Preco-Matic number 1045 self-adjusting, mounted at rear of truck chassis.

ATTACHMENT 4 – product information

Attachment 4 must be returned with Bidders final bid submission.

Bidder Name:

Provide your product information in the fields below:

Truck Mounted Post Pounder

Post Pounder Make and Model:

Drill Make and Model:

Turn Table Rotation (degrees):

Slide Frame Travel (in.):

Lead Assembly Height (ft.):

Hammer Weight (lbs.):

Hammer Stroke (ft.):

Head Adapters Provided:

Post Pounder Pulling Force (lbs.):

Engine Make and Model:

Engine Rating:

Hydraulic Pump Make and Model;

Hydraulic Pump Rating:

Hydraulic Reservoir Size (Gal):

Drill Motor Rating:

Drilling Depth (ft.):

Tool Box Size:

Attachment 5 Definitions Truck Mounted Guardrail Post Pounders

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