Slope Mower Specifications.doc~2.docx
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- 18-494DOT-FINAD-B-1771
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- Illinois
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This document contains specifications for a Diesel Powered Remote Controlled Slope Mower being procured by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The mowers must meet various requirements including a minimum 39 HP Tier IV compliant diesel engine, ability to operate on B20 biodiesel fuel, rubber tracks, 51" minimum hydraulic flail mower width, cutting height range of 4" to 12", and a remote control transmitter with a 950' minimum range. Bidders must provide detailed literature on the units and complete a specification compliance questionnaire noting any deviations. IDOT reserves the right to review bids and determine if any specification differences impact the units' capability, reliability, or cost-effectiveness. The contract requires the successful bidder to provide training, filters, blades, manuals, and diagnostic software.
The contract does not specify pricing terms, set-asides, incumbents, funding sources, or other salient financial information. The mowers are to be delivered fully operational and ready for use, with a minimum 1-year warranty from the date of delivery.
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Illinois Department of Transportation
| AGENCY: | Illinois Department of Transportation | |
| ADDRESS: | 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway, Room 302 | |
| CITY: | Springfield, IL 62764 | |
| CONTACT: | Brett Barnes | |
| PHONE: | 217-785-8912 | |
| FAX: | 217-782-5634 | |
| EMAIL: | brett.a.barnes@Illinois.gov |
DIESEL POWERED REMOTE CONTROLLED SLOPE MOWER
The bidder is required to complete and return with their bid the attached specification questionnaire and note any deviations from the specifications for the units being provided. The Diesel Powered Remote Controlled Slope Mowers shall be the manufacturer's most current standard production model as offered by the factory and published in factory literature. Units shall meet all applicable state and federal regulations. Detailed literature shall be provided for the entire unit and all accessories and options at the time of bid submission.
The specifications outlined in this document are intended to ensure the Department receives equipment that is suited for the tasks for which they are being procured. In many cases equipment specifications and capabilities vary between manufacturers and developing a single specification that provides adequate assurance to the Department of unit capability, reliability, and cost effectiveness may not recognize subtle differences that exist between manufacturers. The Department reserves the right to review each bid to determine if any specification differences have a significant impact on the units' capability, reliability, or cost effectiveness at the time of purchase or for the life of the units. The Department’s determination of contract specification compliance and acceptable specification deviations shall be final.
| 1. | 39 HP minimum Tier IV compliant diesel engine. |
| 2. | Engine shall be capable of operating on B·20 bio·diesel fuel. |
| 3. | Reversing cooling fan to keep radiator clean. |
| 4. | Fuel tank capacity to operate machine an entire eight (8) hour shift. |
| 5. | 12-volt system. |
| 6. | Electric engine hour meter. |
| 7. | Machine designed to operate on slopes up to 60 degrees in all directions. |
| 8. | Rubber tracks that extend from approximately 51" to 66". |
| 9. | Hydraulically operated flail mower width to be 51" wide minimum. |
| 10. | Cutting height from 4" to 12". |
| 11. | Flail knives to be the heavy duty triple type for cutting heavy growth including cattails and brush. |
| 12. | Unit shall be supplied with remote control transmitter (with working range up to 950' minimum) and shall operate the mower for an entire 8-hour shift without recharging and controls the following: |
a. Start and stop switch for the engine.
b. Travel, including speed, steering, forward and reverse joystick controlled.
c. Flail on/off.
d. Cutting height.
e. Emergency shutdown switch.
f. Cooling fan reverser.
g. Directional control swap.
h. Engine speed control.
| 13. | In the event the mower travels out of range of the transmitter, the unit shall completely shut down all functions including the engine. |
| 14. | Complete extra set of flail knives. |
| 15. | Extra transmitter battery. |
| 16. | Transmitter harness. |
MISCELLANEOUS TRACTOR AND MOWER INFORMATION
17. Mowers shall be mounted when delivered. Units shall be fully operational and ready to operate.
FILTERS/BLADES
18. One (1) complete set of OEM filters with any necessary gaskets or seals used in their replacement shall be included with each mower. One complete set of replacement blades for each mowing deck shall also be included.
OPERATORS PARTS AND SERVICE MANUALS
19. One (1) set of operator's, parts, and service manuals per tractor and mower. In lieu of individual parts and service manuals the bidder may supply these manuals on CD with a letter stating that the manuals can be installed on the Department’s computer system for use by multiple users or the bidder may provide access to a parts and service website that is available for the life of the tractors and mowers.
DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT
20. If the unit requires specialized software to perform diagnosis of critical engine or transmission problems/failures the vendor shall supply two (2) copies of such software and two (2) of any specialized cables required to connect a laptop to the tractor.
TRAINING
21. Vendor shall provide 16 hours of training at the Department’s Dixon, IL location.
WARRANTY
22. Warranty shall be a minimum of 1 year from date of delivery
MFR:______________________________________________Model:__________________________ Delivery time after receipt of an order:__________________________________________________
Bidders shall complete the below specification compliance questionnaire and return it with the bid.
The lines below correlate to the specifications for the items being purchased in this contract. Indicate below by marking "Yes" if the units being offered meet the specifications as noted for each specification line. Mark "No" if the units offered differs from any line specification. Please explain all specification differences. Bidders shall complete and return this form with the bid. If no exceptions are noted, the Illinois Department of Transportation shall assume complete compliance with the specifications noted herein.
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