Salient Characteristics for two forklifts.pdf

Template last updated 07/28/2016

Salient Characteristics

The Contractor shall provide two (2) Solid Pneumatic Tired Counterbalanced Forklifts with side shifting fork positioning to perform segregation, size reduction, and shipment of large concrete, steel targets and various other items for recycle in order to meet our waste minimization and net zero (0) goals. The Government requires the following minimum requirements for each:

Forklift:

• The engine shall be at a minimum 100 horse power, water cooled, four (4) cylinder diesel fueled, Turbocharged, and low emission (meeting the EPA Tier 4 final and stage IV emission regulation).

• The transmission shall be a power-shift type with two (2) forward stages and two

(2) reverse stages and a clutch protection system providing a minimum travel speed of 15 miles per hour (mph).

• The drive axle shall utilize a wet break system with a boosting type brake valve and shall be separable from the transmission for easy maintenance.

• The power steering shall be hydrostatic allowing smooth steering and preventing kick-back.

• The cabin shall be an enclosed steel cabin equipped with the following:

o Adjustable steering wheel o Defroster o Heat o Air conditioning o Pre-cleaner o Windshield wipers o Rearview mirrors o Circulation fan o Compartment lighting o Rear combination lights including brake lights, tail lights, back-up lights, and turn signals o Rear work lights o Two (2) front headlights with headlight guards o Two (2) front turn signals o Back-up alarm o Ultra-comfort four (4)-way adjustable, full suspension seat with a non-cinching seatbelt o LCD monitor displaying an hour meter, fuel level gauge, machine pitch indicator, machine roll indicator, gear position indicator, warning indicators, engine temperature gauge, mast tilt indicator, load weight indicator and speedometer

• The mast shall be a three (3) stage system capable of lifting a minimum of 10,000 pounds at a load center of 24 inches, tilting forward a minimum of six (6) degrees, tilting backwards a minimum of six (6) degrees, a minimum fork lifting height of 197 inches and an overall lowered height of 98 inches

Template last updated 07/28/2016

• The carriage shall be an International Truck Association hook type, minimum of 52 inches wide with a heavy duty side-shifting fork positioner and a minimum backrest of 48 inches

• The forks shall be a minimum of Class III, 60 inches long, five (5) inches wide and two (2) inches thick

• The forklift shall be equipped with an operational four (4) way hydraulic valve, hosing and heavy duty side-shifting fork positioner controllable from the operator seating position.

• The drive tires shall be a minimum of 12-ply size 7.50-16

• The steering tires shall be a minimum of 12-ply size 7-12

• The forklift shall be equipped with an operator presence sensing system

• The forklift shall be equipped with fork safety features preventing the forks from dropping down in case of sudden damage of hydraulic system

• The forklift shall be equipped with a weight indication system and load weight sensor with a minimum accuracy of 2 percent and an in-cab weight indicator

• The forklift shall have a minimum manufacture basic and powertrain 36 month warranty

Delivery, Assembly, and Operation and Maintenance Manuals:

• The Contractor shall deliver, assemble, and complete diagnostic testing on the delivery date.

• The attachment controls shall be installed in compliance with all OSHA, local, state, and federal codes and regulations.

• The Contractor shall provide three (3) possible dates for delivery, installation, diagnostic testing and instruction within ten (10) days of contract award to the Government Technical Point of Contact (TPOC). The contractor shall ensure that delivery, installation, diagnostic testing, and instruction occur at the same time.

The TPOC will approve a recommended date within five (5) days of contractor notification.

• The Contractor shall assemble and test the attachments listed above to ensure functionality in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications

• The Contractor shall provide Operation and Maintenance Manuals for all items listed in in the salient characteritics.

• The manuals shall include equipment descriptions, operating instructions, drawings, troubleshooting techniques, a recommended maintenance schedule, and the recommended lubricants.