MOTOR GRADER SPECS

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NEW MOTORGRADER
Solicitation number
43
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Terrell County, Georgia

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This is a Motor Grader Specifications document and related solicitation issued by Tattnall County, Georgia for the procurement of one new current production motor grader. The county is accepting bids for a Cat 150, John Deere 770 GP, or comparable tandem drive motor grader. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at the Tattnall County Courthouse, 2nd floor Commission Meeting Room in Reidsville, Georgia. The bid deadline is 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2022, with bids to be opened and read aloud at that time. Bids may be submitted via express or hand delivery to the County Clerk at the Tattnall County Courthouse, 108 W. Brazell Street, Reidsville, GA 30453, or by mail to Tattnall County Commissioners, Attention: Sealed Bids, Post Office Box 25, Reidsville, GA 30453.

The specifications document establishes detailed minimum requirements for the motor grader across multiple categories including engine performance (minimum 180 net hp in first gear and 215 net hp in fifth gear with turbocharged 4-stroke 6-cylinder diesel engine), transmission (8 forward and up to 8 reverse gears), hydraulic systems, tires (1400x24 Goodyear or Firestone 12-ply radial tires plus one extra mounted tire), cab features (fully enclosed with heater, AC, AM/FM Bluetooth radio, air suspension seat, and telematics), and safety equipment (backup alarm, strobe light, rear camera, grading lights, and related components). The solicitation requires bidders to be authorized E-Verify users and to supply their E-Verify number with their bid. Tattnall County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Documentation required with bids includes operator's manuals, service and parts manuals, warranty coverage information, and a residual agreement form.

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One new current production Cat 150/John Deere 770GP/or comparable tandem drive motor grader with the following minimum specifications:

MOTOR GRADER SPECIFICATIONS Comply Y/N

Engine/ Transmission/Powertrain/Weight

• Engine must develop no less than 180 net hp in 1st gear _____

• Engine shall be a 4 stroke, 6-cylinder diesel engine _____

• Transmission to have 8 forward gears and up to 8 reverse gears _____

• Turbocharged engine _____

• Hydraulic reversing cooling fan _____

• Minimum 215 net hp in 5th gear

Hydraulic System

• Lock valves shall be integrated into the main implement valve to prevent cylinder drift _____

• Blade lift cylinders shall have independent float capability _____

• Dual joystick controls _____

C. Front Axle and Tandems

• Machine shall be rear wheel drive only, no front wheel drive required _____

• Machine to have front mount push block for counterweight _____

D. Tires/Rims

• 1400X24 New Goodyear or Firestone 12-Ply radial tires required _____

• One extra new 1400X24 tire mounted on new rim, 3 pieces _____

E. Cab

• Cab shall be fully enclosed with heater, AC, and AM/ FM Bluetooth radio w/ antenna installed and operational upon delivery _____

• Auxiliary controls shall be included in cab to control sloper _____

• Cloth deluxe air suspension seat

• Retractable seat belt _____

• Telematics to monitor machine operating functions and location _____

• LED brake and turn lights _____

• Deceleration pedal _____

• Horn _____

• Lockable engine closures keyed alike _____

F. Drawbar, Circle & Moldboard

• Circle drive slip clutch required _____

• 14’ long X 24” high X 7/8” thick moldboard w/ overlay end bits and cutting edges required _____

• Blade lift and center shift cylinders shall have replaceable bronze-alloy wear inserts with removable shims _____

G. Safety Items/Guards

• Slow moving vehicle sign installed on back of machine _____

• Back-up alarm installed _____

• Hydraulic implement lockout switch located in cab _____

• Reversing Lights _____

• Master disconnect switch with a removable key _____

• Transmission guard required to protect transmission from debris _____

• Rear camera _____

• Roof mounted strobe light _____

• Rear mounted drawbar _____

• Grading lights _____

• Rear wiper _____

• Outside Mounted Mirrors _____

H. Attachments

• “ROME” Sloper w/ adjustable side/rear mount required _____

I. Books/Forms

• 1 Operator’s Manual, 1 Service Manual, & 1 Parts Manual Disc _____

• Residual Agreement Form Required _____

• Copy of Standard and Extended Warranty Coverage _____

• Current brochure of machine being bid _____

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