Rebid Round 1 QA Medium-Heavy Duty Trucks.docx

QUESTION AND ANSWERS

RFB #28265-RH Model Year 2017 or Newer Medium/Heavy Duty Trucks Vendor Questions and Responses - RFB Due Date: October 16, 2017 @ 2:00 PM CST Answers posted September 22, 2017 for First Round of Questions

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Bid Item # 1 – Specification Number 07207-01, Pages: 4 – 15 Vehicle Use: DOT Straight Truck with Service Body and 50’ Aerial Unit

1. Question: Service Facilities, page 7:

· Vendor must operate at least one full service facility in Wisconsin that is capable of making all repairs to vehicle without the use of third party facilities or technicians

· Vendor must be able to provide on-site service in Wisconsin within 48 hours of being notified

A. You ask for a full-service facility, but do not ask for mobile service technicians to perform the work at a DOT facility. Will you accept four (4) employed mobile service technicians (MST's) capable of handling any service related issues? MST's are located throughout WI and well suited to handle onsite service within 48hrs.

B. We have manufacturing and service center in Duluth, MN, located 2.7 miles from the Superior, WI border.

C. We have a service center in South Beloit, IL, located 2.5 miles from the WI, I39 border D. Is it your goal for the Vendor to have a service facility in WI, or for the Vendor to have service capabilities to handle onsite service within 48hrs?

Answer: WisDOT is willing to accept the provision of no service facility, Mobile technicians shall suffice.

Aerial Unit, page 8:

General Minimum lower boom movement

· Minimum lower boom movement should be from horizontal to 90 degrees above horizontal

2. Question: Will you accept boom movement envelope of 5.25 degrees to 92.5 degrees? (horizontal to 90 degrees is written specifically for one manufacturer) We exceed your working height and side reach requirements.

Answer: WisDOT is willing to accept this provision of a boom envelope of 5.25 Degrees to 92.5 degrees.

Aerial Unit, page 8:

General Minimum upper boom movement

· Minimum upper boom movement should be from 25 degrees below horizontal to 85 degrees above horizontal

3. Question: Will you accept boom movement envelope of -25 degrees to75 degrees? (-25 to 85 degrees is written specifically for one manufacturer) We exceed your working height and side reach requirements.

Answer: WisDOT is willing to accept this provision of -25 degrees to 75 degrees.

Aerial Unit, page 8 Pedestal

· Pedestal to be mounted immediately behind cab

4. Question: Will you accept a pedestal mounted forward of rear axle?

Answer: No, WisDOT will not accept a pedestal mounted forward of the rear axle.

Bid Item # 2 – Specification Number 07208-02, Pages: 16 – 20 Vehicle Use: DNR 3 Ton Conventional Cab and Chassis 4x4 Fire Truck

6. Rear Axle, page 16 C. Shock Absorbers: Heavy Duty

5. Question: Shock absorbers on 24,000k rear suspension are not available on Freightliner. Looking for exception.

Answer: Yes, the DNR will accept the 24,000-rear axle without shocks.

10. Engine, page 17:

A. Diesel electronically controlled, 325 HP minimum, 1050 FT-lbs. torque Minimum

6. Question: Max engine for Fire Service is 350hp 1000 Ft-lb torque engine. Looking for exception to bid it.

Answer: Yes, the DNR will accept a 350hp engine with 1,000 Ft-lb. and torque in place of 325 HP minimum, 1050 FT-lbs. torque Minimum

H. Electric fuel shut off, page 18

7. Question: Standard Ignition Electric fuel shut off accepted?

Answer: Yes, standard electric fuel shut off is acceptable.

M. Coolant filter with quarter turn shut off valves, page 18

8. Question: No Coolant filter is needed or available for this version of Cummins Engine, acceptable?

Answer: Yes, if a coolant filter is not available the DNR will accept it without a filter.

12. Electrical, page 18:

F. Trailer wiring harness: 7-way plug wired per SAE J560, mounted at rear of frame for trailers. Stop and turn lights to be separate circuits.

9. Question: 7 Way Plug supplied for Body Builder Final Installation, acceptable?

Answer: Yes, a 7-way plug is acceptable if it’s a factory sealed unit and not an added 7-way plug to the electrical cord at the rear of the truck.

13. Cab Interior, page 19:

H. Electronic compass and ambient temperature gauge.

10. Question: Compass not available on Freightliner but the temp gauge is. Looking for exception.

Answer: If a compass is not available that is acceptable.

15. Fuel Tanks: Minimum 55 gallons. Powder coated or aluminum. Tank(s) must not extend rearward of cab. Must not interfere with body area. Tanks must have maximum road clearance, page 19

11. Question: 50-gallon max to get clean back of cab. Looking for 5-gallon exception to have nothing extending rearward.

Answer: Yes, a 50-gallon fuel tank is acceptable to get a clear back of cab.

Bid Item # 3 – Specification Number 07206-03, Pages: 21 – 24 Vehicle Use: DOA/DOC-BSI Box Truck

16. Fuel Tank, page 23:

A. Aluminum or stainless steel 75-gallon minimum single tank.

12. Question: 70 Gallon Fuel tank accepted?

Answer: No. Minimum 75-gallon single fuel tank is required.

Bid Item # 4 – Specification Number 07230--04, Pages: 25 – 28 Vehicle Use: UW Madison Front Load Refuse Truck

20. Body: 30 Yard Heavy Duty Front Load Refuse Collection Body, page 27:

13. Question: Is 30 yards the total body size both body and hopper? Or is it a 30-yard Body with 10-yard Hopper = 40 yards?

Answer: 40 yards total. 30-yard body and 10-yard hopper.

S. Customized forks for container pickup, page 28:

14. Question: Is it possible to get a measurement of the forks from fork tip to center of fork torque tube? Any pictures that could be attached would be greatly appreciated.

Answer: 63” from fork tip to center of fork torque tube. Please note rubber bumpers as seen in photos are required. Location and size of bumpers TBD at pre-build meeting. Specialized dumpsters are designed to be emptied by both front and rear-loading trucks. The angle at the front of the dumpster necessitates extended forks and carefully located rubber bumpers for a front loader. See photos pages 6-7.

15. Question: What is the make and model body of the last Front Loader that was received by UW Madison?

Answer: EZ-Pack FL0080J40SE

Bid Item #5 – Specification Number 07230-05, Pages: 29 – 32 Vehicle Use: UW Madison MDS Delivery Truck

12. Transmission, page 30 B. Cooler independent of radiator

16. Question: Transmission cooler combined with Radiator acceptable?

Answer: Auxiliary transmission cooler in addition to radiator is acceptable, yes.

13. Electrical, page 30:

A. Dual batteries 1800 CCA minimum plus a third battery dedicated to lift gate total 2700 CCA minimum

17. Question: 3 Battery 2775 CCA System without separate battery dedicated for Liftgate acceptable?

Answer: No. 3rd battery dedicated to liftgate required. 3rd battery box as close to liftgate as possible.

14. Cab Interior, page 30:

E. Gauges minimum:

18. Question: Standard Coolant temperature gauge without oil temp gauge acceptable?

Answer: No. Oil temp gauge required.

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