Revices RFQ 17D 2501130 0148.docx

STATE OF MAINE

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

OFFICE OF STATE PROCUREMENT SERVICES

RFQ # 17D 2501130*0148

The Purchase and Installation of Single Axle Base Unit Snowplow Gear System with Attachments & Dump Bodies

Quotations/Responses Due: January 31, 2025 not later than 4:00 p.m. local time Questions Due Date: January 29, 2025

Note: All questions and responses must be provided via the State of Maine’s e-Procurement system: AdvantageME / Vendor Self Service (VSS).

General Instructions on Bidder Questions It is the responsibility of each Bidder to examine the entire RFQ and to seek clarification by submitting questions through the Q & A List tab on the Solicitation page in the CGI Vendor Self Service (VSS). Any answers to questions will appear there as well. It is the vendor's responsibility to log in to view all questions and answers posted. Additional information obtained any other way will not be valid.

In the event that you must contact us for any other reasons than the Q & A previously mentioned, only the Buyer listed on the Solicitation page may be contacted from the time this RFQ is issued until award notification is made. No other person/State employee is empowered to make binding statements regarding this RFQ. Violation of this provision may lead to disqualification from the bidding process, at the State’s discretion.

Summary For this competitive Request for Quotations (RFQ) process, the State of Maine Office of State Procurement Services (“OSPS”) is acting on behalf of the Department of Transportation (“Requesting Department”). OSPS and the Requesting Department seek quotations (also referred to as “bids” or “responses” herein) to provide the goods/services listed above. This document provides instructions and descriptions of requirements for this competitive process.

RFQ REQUIREMENTS

1. Description of Requirements

The following is a description of the goods and/or services sought by the State of Maine under this RFQ.

· Please see Appendix B on page 11

2. Bid Contents Requirements

In addition to the cost, delivery, and other information required in VSS, all bids should contain the following information as attachments, in the Appendices listed below:

· Quote on Company Letterhead: This document will be used to evaluate your bid. Please make sure it contains information demonstrating your bid meets the posted specifications.

· Product Data/Information Sheets: PDF literature from the manufacture for all the items bid. Literature must include documentation that the items bid meet or exceed the posted specifications.

· Warranty Information

· Appendix A: Bid Cover Page and Debarment Form

· Appendix D: Maine DOT Certification

· Appendix E: Maine DOT Terms and Conditions

3. Contract Term

In addition to any mutually agreed upon delivery dates for purchases of goods, the contract resulting from this RFQ will have a term, or “Period of Performance”, during which the contract is considered to be in effect. The anticipated contract term is defined in the table below. Please note that the dates below are estimated and may be adjusted as necessary in order to comply with all procedural requirements associated with this RFQ and the contracting process. The actual contract start and end dates will be established by the completed and approved contract.

Contract Renewal: Following the initial term of the contract, OSPS, at their discretion, may opt to renew the contract for four (4) extension periods as defined below.

The term of the anticipated contract, resulting from this RFQ, is defined as follows:

4. Submitting a Quotation

a. Quotations Due: Quotations must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), on the date listed in VSS. Quotations received after the 4:00 p.m. deadline will not be accepted.

b. Submission Instructions: Bidders must submit their bids in the State of Maine’s electronic procurement system: Advantage “Vendor Self Service” (VSS). More information on this system can be found at the following internet link: https://www.maine.gov/dafs/bbm/procurementservices/vendors/vendor-self-service-system

c. Multiple Quotations: Unless specifically prohibited in Section 1 of this RFQ, Bidders are permitted to submit multiple quotations for this RFQ, offering alternative items or pricing for the State of Maine to consider in its best value determination.

d. Withdrawal of a Quotation: Bidders are permitted to withdraw their own quotations up until the due date and time for receipt of quotations. To do so, a Bidder must enter the VSS system (as referenced above), identify and open their submitted quotation located in the Solicitation Responses tab, and click the “Withdraw” button found at the bottom of the screen. Quotations cannot be withdrawn after the due date and time for receipt of quotations.

e. Attachments: Any attachments provided with the Advantage VSS bid submission must be in MS Word, MS Excel, or Adobe (.pdf) format, unless otherwise specified in Section 1 of this RFQ. Vendors are encouraged to submit supporting documentation that aid the requesting department in understanding how the bid conforms to the requirements. The VSS attachment file size limit is 2Mb. Please contact the buyer for this RFQ if you must submit attachment files larger than this.

f. Vendor specifications: Unless otherwise stated in this RFQ document, limited specification information will be required upon submission of a bid in response to this RFQ. However, a Bidder’s response should include an affirmative statement that their bid complies with all requirements of this RFQ, unless the Bidder specifically addresses how its bid differs from the specifications, and why the differences should be deemed acceptable by the State.

5. General Instructions

a. The Bidder must submit a cost quotation response that covers the goods and term of the contract, including any optional renewal.

b. The cost quotation shall include the costs necessary for the Bidder to fully comply with the contract terms and conditions and RFQ requirements.

c. Failure to provide the requested information may result in the exclusion of the quotation from consideration, at the discretion of OSPS.

d. No costs related to the preparation of the quotation for this RFQ or to the negotiation of the contract with the Department may be included in the quotation.

e. The State is exempt from the payment of Federal, State and local Taxes on articles not for resale. Please provide quotations that do not include these taxes. Upon application, an exemption certificate can be furnished by the State at the point of contract finalization.

6. Quotation Evaluation and Selection

Evaluation of the submitted quotations shall be accomplished as detailed below:

a. State of Maine RFQ documents are evaluated on a Best Value basis. The term “Best Value” may take into consideration the qualities of the goods or services to be supplied, their conformity with the specifications listed in the RFQ, the purposes for which they are required, the date of delivery, and the best interest of the State. Once the goods or services have been determined to conform to the specifications then OSPS will make its award decision based on the lowest price among the Bidders. Delivery days can be a factor in awarding.

b. The State reserves the right to not make an award to the lowest price bidder when that bidder has had documented poor performance, and/or a contract terminated or not renewed within the last five years.

c. At the discretion of OSPS, if a Bidder’s submission is deemed to not conform to the specifications listed in the RFQ, or otherwise not conform to the requirements of the RFQ, then that Bidder’s submission may not be considered for contract award.

d. In the event that no Bidder submission conforms to the specifications of this RFQ, then OSPS may choose not to make any award. Alternatively, OSPS may make an award to the Best Value Bidder whose specifications most closely meet the specifications of this RFQ. For example, if there are five specification requirements, and two responses are received with one Bidder meeting four requirements, and one bidder meeting three requirements, then OSPS, at its discretion, may make a contract award to the Bidder meeting four requirements.

e. If the specifications provided with this RFQ are of a technical nature, then OSPS’s RFQ Coordinator, at his or her discretion, may seek to use an evaluation team comprised of subject matter experts, end-users from the Requesting Department, or other State Department representatives. In such a case, the evaluation team will judge the merits of the quotations received in accordance with the best value criteria defined in the RFQ.

7. Negotiations

a. No Best and Final Offers: The State of Maine will not seek a best and final offer (BAFO) from any Bidder in this procurement process. All Bidders are expected to provide their Best Value pricing with the submission of their quotation.

b. OSPS reserves the right to negotiate with the successful Bidder to finalize a contract at the same rate or cost of goods and services as presented in the selected quotation. Such negotiations may not significantly vary the content, nature or requirements of the quotation or the RFQ to an extent that may affect the price of goods or services requested. OSPS reserves the right to terminate contract negotiations with a selected Bidder who submits a proposed contract significantly different from the quotation submitted in response to the RFQ.

c. In the event that an acceptable contract cannot be negotiated with the highest ranked Bidder, OSPS may withdraw its award and negotiate with the next highest ranked Bidder, and so on, until an acceptable contract has been finalized. Alternatively, OSPS may cancel the RFQ, at its sole discretion.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR RFQ AND CONTRACT

PART I GENERAL INFORMATION ON RFQs

A. Purpose and Background

The State of Maine (“State”) Department of Administrative and Financial Services (“Department”), Office of State Procurement Services (“OSPS”) acts as the purchasing agent on behalf of all Executive Departments and other agencies within State Government. For this competitive Request for Quotations (RFQ) process, OSPS is acting on behalf of the Requesting Department listed on the cover page. OSPS and the Requesting Department seek quotations (also referred to as “bids” or “responses” herein) to provide the goods/services as defined above in Section 1 of this document. This document provides instructions for submitting quotations, the procedure and criteria by which the Bidder(s) will be selected, and the contractual terms which will govern the relationship between the State and the awarded Bidder(s). Following Bidder selection and upon reaching a mutual agreement, the State and the selected Bidder will enter into a contract – taking the form of a State of Maine Master Agreement or Buyer Purchase Order (all generally referred to as “contract” herein), as applicable.

B. General Provisions

http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/1/title1sec401.html

C. Eligibility to Submit Bids

Public agencies, private for-profit companies, and non-profit companies and institutions are invited to submit bids in response to State of Maine Requests for Quotations.

D. Delivery Terms

For the purchase of goods, OSPS and selected Bidder will decide upon a delivery date in accordance with the State’s requirements and the terms offered in the Bidder’s quotation. Unless stated otherwise in Section 1 of this RFQ, all deliveries are expected with shipping terms of “Free on Board (FOB) – Destination”. The State intends for this to mean that all goods shall be priced in the bid response to include shipping charges, if any, to the State’s desired location. The “FOB – Destination” shipping term is also intended to mean that the State shall not bear any responsibility for the goods in question until the State takes possession of them at the destination point of delivery.

E. Alternate Bids and Approved Equals

When, in bid forms and specifications, an article or material is identified by using a trade name and catalog number of a manufacturer or vendor, the term “or approved equal,” if not inserted with the identification, is implied. Any Bidder that seeks to propose an alternate item from what is specified in this RFQ should refer to State of Maine Statute 5 MRSA §1825-B, for “Bids, awards and contracts”, found here: http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/5/title5sec1825-B.html

F. Appeal of Contract Awards

Any person aggrieved by the award decision that results from this RFQ may appeal the decision to the Director of the Bureau of General Services in the manner prescribed in 5 MRSA § 1825-E and 18-554 Code of Maine Rules, Chapter 120 (found here: Chapter 120). The appeal must be in writing and filed with the Director of the Bureau of General Services, 9 State House Station, Augusta, Maine, 04333-0009 within 15 calendar days of receipt of notification of contract award.

If this RFQ results in the creation of a pre-qualified or pre-approved list of vendors, then the appeal procedures mentioned above are available upon the original determination of that vendor list, but not during subsequent competitive procedures involving only the pre-qualified or pre-approved list participants.

PART II CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND CONDITIONS

A. Contract Document

The successful Bidder will be required to execute a contract in the form of a State of Maine Buyer Purchase Order, Contract Agreement to Purchase Services or State of Maine Master Agreement.

The Terms and Conditions used with the aforementioned contract types may be found on the Office of State Procurement Services’ website at the following links:

BPO and MA Terms and Conditions Service Contract Terms and Conditions IT Service Contract Terms and Conditions

In the event that the State of Maine’s Standard Terms and Conditions or RFQ provisions do not otherwise cover contractual scenarios that are specific to the goods or services being purchased under this RFQ, then the State is willing to consider a Bidder’s standard terms and conditions. Consideration or use of a Bidder’s standard terms and conditions shall only occur under the general agreement that in the event of a conflict, the State of Maine’s Standard Terms and Conditions and RFQ provisions shall take precedence.

Other forms and contract documents commonly used by the State can be found on the Office of State Procurement Services’ website at the following link: https://www.maine.gov/dafs/bbm/procurementservices/forms

B. Independent Capacity

In providing services and performing under the contract, the successful Bidder shall act independently and not as an agent of the State of Maine.

C. Payments and Other Provisions

The State anticipates paying the selected Bidder for goods and services received, on the basis of net 30 payment terms, upon the receipt of an accurate and acceptable invoice. An invoice will be considered accurate and acceptable if it contains a reference to the State of Maine contract number, contains correct pricing information relative to the contract, and provides any required supporting documents, as applicable, and any other specific and agreed-upon requirements listed within the contract that results from this RFQ.

The State of Maine reserves the right to pay for goods purchased through this solicitation by any of several available means, which include but may not be limited to check, EFT, and/or procurement card. Bidders are advised that state statute precludes sellers from imposing a surcharge on credit or debit card purchases (text follows):

“9-A MRSA §8-509 (1): A seller in a sales transaction may not impose a surcharge on a cardholder who elects to use a credit card or debit card in lieu of payment by cash, check or similar means.”

Appendix A

STATE OF MAINE

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

OFFICE OF STATE PROCUREMENT SERVICES

RFQ# 17D 2501130*0148

BID COVER PAGE and DEBARMENT FORM

Bidder’s Organization Name:

Chief Executive - Name/Title:

Headquarters Street Address:

Headquarters City/State/Zip:

(provide information requested below if different from above)

Lead Point of Contact for Bid - Name/Title:

Street Address:

City/State/Zip:

By signing below Bidder affirms:

· Their bid complies with all requirements of this RFQ;

· This bid and the pricing structure contained herein will remain firm for a period of 180 days from the date and time of the bid opening;

· That no personnel currently employed by the Department or any other State agency participated, either directly or indirectly, in any activities relating to the preparation of the Bidder’s proposal;

· That no attempt has been made or will be made by the Bidder to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a proposal; and

· The undersigned is authorized to enter into contractual obligations on behalf of the above-named organization.

Name:

Title:

Authorized Signature:

Date:

State of Maine RFQ# 17D 2501130*0148 Rev. 9/12/2024 Debarment, Performance, and Non-Collusion Certification

By signing this document, I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that the aforementioned organization, its principals, and any subcontractors named in this proposal:

1. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, and declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from bidding or working on contracts issued by any governmental agency.

1. Have not within three years of submitting the proposal for this contract been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for:

0. fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a federal, state or local government transaction or contract.

0. violating Federal or State antitrust statutes or committing embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;

0. are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or Local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (b) of this certification; and

0. have not within a three (3) year period preceding this proposal had one or more federal, state or local government transactions terminated for cause or default.

1. Have not entered into a prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm, or person submitting a response for the same materials, supplies, equipment, or services and this proposal is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. The above-mentioned entities understand and agree that collusive bidding is a violation of state and federal law and can result in fines, prison sentences, and civil damage awards.

· Failure to provide this certification may result in the disqualification of the Bidder’s proposal, at the discretion of the Department.

To the best of my knowledge all information provided in the enclosed proposal, both programmatic and financial, is complete and accurate at the time of submission.

Name:

Title:

Authorized Signature:

Date:

Appendix B

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

OFFICE OF STATE PROCUREMENT SERVICES

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

RFQ # 17D 2501130*0148

Equivalent Bid Items: Equivalent items may be bid; however all equivalent item bids MUST include documentation to prove equivalency. The final decision on equivalency will be determined by the requesting Department.

Award: The State anticipates making one award as a result of this RFQ process. The State reserves the right to not make an award.

Prices: Bid Price must be with shipping terms of “Free on Board (FOB) – Destination”. The State intends for this to mean that all goods shall be priced in the bid response to include shipping charges, if any, to the State’s desired location. The “FOB – Destination” shipping term is also intended to mean that the State shall not bear any responsibility for the goods in question until the State takes possession of them at the destination point of delivery.

Price and Rate Guarantee Period: All quoted prices and rates must be guaranteed for and must remain firm for minimally one year of the initial contract period. Any approved price or rate adjustments must be held firm for minimally one year or the remainder of the contract period. Price adjustment requests selected vendor(s) at least sixty (60) days prior to the effective date. Requests for price adjustments must include sufficient documentation from the manufacture supporting the request.

INTENT The purpose and intent of this specification are to describe a Base Unit Snowplow Gear System. Price Quote for installation of a right-hand system set up with necessary hydraulics and controls to make it fully functional on Class 6 single axle truck. Chassis will be provided by MDOT Fleet Services

Delivery Location: All units ordered by MaineDOT will be delivered to 66 Industrial Drive, Augusta, Maine. Exact address will be provided to the selected bidder. Orders from other State of Maine Agencies may require delivery be made statewide.

Delivery and Inspection: The requested items will be inspected after delivery. If shipment is deemed unacceptable the delivery will be refused and will be returned at the risk and expense of the selling vendor.

Quantity: The MaineDOT is expected purchase quantity is five (5) the first year of the MA. There is no guaranteed award associated with this bid opportunity. All purchases will depend on the bid results and departmental budget.

It is understood that all specifications are minimums. Equivalent bid specifications may be considered. To have an “Equivalent Bid Specification” evaluated, the bidder must provide specifications and details for all specifications bid as “Equivalent Bid Specification.” Bids missing this information may be rejected.

COMPLETENESS

The price quoted in any proposal submitted shall include all items of labor, materials, and other costs necessary to fully complete the manufacture and delivery of the High Rail System pursuant to these specifications.

Any part or detail which makes the Single Axle Combination Dump Spreader complete and ready for service shall not be omitted, even though such part is not mentioned in these specifications.

The results of this bid process will be the creation of a Master Agreement Contract (MA) that will allow all State of Maine Departments and Agencies to purchase the listed items as needed. The State reserves the right to add other similar items or commodities to the MA if it’s in the State’s best interest but does not obligate the State to purchase similar noncontracted items or commodities from the selected bidder.

Conformity All parts not specified shall be manufacturer’s best quality and shall conform in materials, design, or workmanship to the best practice known in the service industry. All parts shall be new and in no case, will be used, reconditioned or obsolete parts will be accepted.

Specifications

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SHEET

Please complete the checklist for technical specifications set forth below. Electronically enter responses directly into the text-enabled fields next to each specification, including actual dimensions when applicable. Each Bidder must indicate whether it can meet the technical specifications by inserting an “X” next to each specification. The “X” will demonstrate that the Bidder’s offering meets the technical specification. If a Bidder cannot meet a technical specification, then the Bidder must give an explanation for each exception and for equipment that is not available or that will be dealer installed. All explanations must be provided in detail on separate pages along with the justification as to why the alternative equipment or deliverables will be as good as the equipment or deliverables described in the detailed specifications for desired items. A copy of the vendor specification proposal must be provided. Following these instructions is essential for proper bid evaluation.

If a Bidder fails to provide requested information or if information on a quote is found to be false or misleading, the quote will be rejected as unresponsive.

The award will be made on a best value basis to the vendor that either meets or most closely meets the specifications, while taking price and delivery into consideration.

It is understood that all specifications are minimums. Equivalent bid specifications may be considered. To have an “Equivalent Bid Specification” evaluated, the bidder must provide specifications and details for all specifications bid as “Equivalent Bid Specification.” Bids missing this information may be rejected.

(Snowplow) 1.0-A Moldboard

a. Cutting edge length to be 11’.

b. Height to be 42”.

c. 36” side plastic markers mounted to plow top.

conditions.

3.25” x 3.25” plate.

measuring 24.1” x 10.5” x .50” thick, and (2) inner supports measuring 21.5” x 9.5” x .50” thick. The end supports and inner supports shall be joined by fully welded square tubes measuring 3.5 sq x .38” x 6” long. At the center of the reversing frame, there shall be a center swivel structure, with a main plate measuring 8” x 32” x .75” thick, attached to the reversing frame by (2) fully welded supports measuring 3.5” x 31” x .50” thick, a .38” thick upper end cap, and (2) 4x4x.50” triangular gussets.

spring force of the centering springs shall be adjustable by means of (2) screw assemblies made of 1.25” diameter Acme threaded rod. Each screw assembly shall include a 2” OD x 1.28” ID x 1.5” long tube welded to one end, a freely spinning disc measuring 3.5” OD x 1.28” ID x .50” thick that compresses the spring and allows for ease of adjustment, and a welded nut which holds the disc in place. Each screw assembly shall be secured to the push frame using an adjusting screw holder, a jam nut, and (2) 5/8” diameter Grade 8 bolts. The adjusting screw holder shall be a welded assembly consisting of a round tube 2” OD x 1.28” ID x 4” long, a welded nut, and an attaching plate measuring 2” x 4.5” x .50” thick.

the top surface of the lower arm assembly, for attachment of the lift cylinder. The lift cylinder shall attach to the lower arm assembly using a 1” diameter cold rolled finished steel pin.

to the upper and lower arm assemblies, reversing cylinders, and lift cylinder at the front. Flat plate hitch plow portion shall include a main plate measuring 44 x 32.5” x .63”. It shall include (2) welded outer vertical supports measuring with drilled holes for attachment of the upper and lower arm assemblies using 1.25” diameter cold-finished steel pins. It shall include (2) welded inner vertical supports measuring 2.5 x 29 x .50” thick. The inner and outer vertical supports shall be joined by a total of (4) welded horizontal braces measuring 2.5 x 6 x .50” thick. Shall include a center structure made of (3) pieces of 3x3x.38” square tubing welded together, extending 12” above the top of the main plate, and fully welded to the outer vertical supports, inner vertical supports, and main plate.

hitch together at the lower end. For ease of plow engagement, the design of the mounting ears allows for some horizontal misalignment in either direction. Within this range, the two portions will be automatically guided together into a centered position as the truck pulls forward. Each mounting ear is braced at the top and the bottom by full-length, .50” thick welded gussets for severe-duty service. The plow portion and truck portion flat plate hitch shall be secured at the lower end using (2) 1.5” diameter cold-finished attaching pins. The pins shall be engaged and disengaged using a spring-loaded mechanism operated with a single lever.

life.

i. Step one is to sandblast to remove all impurities and contaminants.

ii. Step two is eight-step acid pickle wash to remove any laser-scale And other oxides.

iii. Step three is powder coat primer to seal and fill inconsistencies. No primer coat is unacceptable.

iv. Step four is polyester black powder coat finish.

SNOWPLOW

2.0-A HITCH

of the truck.

adequate clearance for steering mechanisms and spring suspensions.

life.

i. Step one is to sandblast to remove all impurities and contaminants.

ii. Step two is eight-step acid pickle wash to remove any laser-scale And other oxides.

iii. Step three is powder coat primer to seal and fill inconsistencies. No primer coat is unacceptable.

iv. Step four is polyester black powder coat finish.

pre-wet tanks and stainless-steel toolboxes.

floor/trough is a minimum 22 degrees to the augers. A body with any portion of the floor, outside of the main conveyor that is less than 22 degrees, is NOT acceptable due to poor cleanout.

a. To be and double-acting heavy duty all 7GA 304SS.

b. Bracing to be full perimeter box type, 6" top and bottom and 4" sides.

c. There shall be four (4) vertical gussets 6" wide, 2-3/4" deep and full welded.

d. Bottom and intermediate horizontal braces to be sloped (dirt/salt shedding).

e. Upper hardware to be heavy-duty flush type with minimum 5/8" diameter vertical drop pins on retainer chains.

f. Gate Latch shall be made of 5/8" stainless steel and have 1-1/4" pin. There will be threaded rod adjustments and have two (2) yokes with 5/8" pins.

g. The gate will latch with twin air tailgate cylinders. Pancake style not acceptable. The air cylinder shall be 2-1/2" in diameter with an 8" stroke. It shall have a 5/8" chromed rod.

h. Heavy nylon mesh sleeves to be installed over spreader chains to protect body finish.

i. All 304 stainless steel hardware.

Frame to be ¼” x 1-1/2” angle iron welded to rod and mounted to 5” steel I-Beam. Four (4) sections screens with framework mounted into pockets welded to body side top rails.

6.0-C VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT SPRAY SYSTEM

WING SYSTEM

7.0-A REAR MOUNT PATROL

· Springs must be produced to meet Rockwell C hardness.

· Hardness shall be produced from oil quenching with a minimum temperature of 1550°F.

· Spring preload shall be a minimum of 35°. Springs shall have a trip load capability of 8228 INCH-LBS.

· Typical spring material composition shall be Carbon=0.40, Manganese=.70, Phosphorous=.020, sulfur=.020, silicon=.25, chromium=.80, Nickel=1.75, Molybdenum=.25.

life.

i. Step one is to sandblast to remove all impurities and contaminants.

ii. Step two is eight-step acid pickle wash to remove any laser-scale and other oxides.

iii. Step three is powder coat primer to seal and fill inconsistencies. No primer coat is unacceptable.

iv. Step four is polyester black powder

v. coat finish.

8.0 CENTRAL HYDRAULIC SYSTEM