Specifications (11).pdf

CITY OF HOUSTON

PART I – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

POLE, 21'X4.5",W/1.5" HOLES & 2"X6" SLOT

PART I – GENERAL OVERVIEW

1.0 PROJECT SCOPE

1.1 The vendor shall be required to furnish, deliver, and transport the equipment necessary to deliver the product per the City of Houston (City) specifications included herein.

1.2 The vendor shall be required to deliver the specific products to the City locations specified in the purchase order (PO) no later than (10) calendar days after receipt of the City’s purchase order.

2.0 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

2.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE - All products from well-known manufacturers must be new, unused, and of first quality. Inferior products will not be allowed.

As interpreted by Houston Public Works, bids will be accepted for consideration on any make or model equal to or superior to the equipment specified. There needs to be more than a blanket statement that the product proposed will meet all requirements to establish equivalence; an explanation for each deviation or substitution will be required. The decision of equivalency will be at the sole discretion of the City.

3.0 CRITERIA OF ACCEPTANCE - City personnel will inspect all items received for possible damage or defects before acceptance. Inspection criteria shall include, but not be limited to, conformity to the specifications, mechanical integrity, quality, and materials. Ten (10) business days will be allowed for the inspection/acceptance process. The vendor will pay shipping costs for replacing items not meeting the inspection criteria. Equipment or parts found to be defective during the warranty period, the equipment or components are faulty and returned for exchange or full refund during the warranty period. The vendor will pay shipping costs associated with replacing the defective item.

4.0 SHIPPING TERMS - Prices shall be FOB Destination, Freight Pre-Paid to the delivery location designated herein or on a purchase order. The vendor shall retain title and control of all goods until they are delivered, and the coverage award has been completed. All transportation risks and related charges shall be the vendor's responsibility. The City will notify the vendor promptly of any damaged goods and shall assist the vendor in arranging an inspection. The vendor agrees to deliver only upon receipt of the duly signed and approved purchase order. Delivery made without such purchase order shall be at the vendor’s risk, and the City shall be left with the option of canceling any award implied or expressed herein.

END PART I – GENERAL OVERVIEW

PART II – PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

1.0 BID ITEM NO. 1 – PRODUCT IMAGE AND DESCRIPTION AS FOLLOWS

Manufacturer: TRAFFIC SIGNAL Part No.: 21'X4.5",W/1.5" HOLES & 2"X6" SLOT

1.1 TABLE BID ITEMS

BID ITEM NO. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION QUANTITY U/M

1 MARKERS, PLAQUES AND TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES

Traffic Signal Poles, Standards, and Brackets

POLES, TRAFFIC SIGNAL, STEEL

21 FT. X 4.5 IN., w/(2) 1.5" HOLES & (1) 2" X 6" SLOT

250 EACH

END PART II – PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

PART III – EXECUTION

9.0 DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS

9.1 The vendor is responsible for delivering the fully assembled unit to Traffic Operations 2200 Paterson Houston TX 77007. Deliveries should occur during business hours, Monday through Friday, between 6:30a.m. and 2:30p.m. The delivery vehicle must have the necessary capabilities to offload the unit properly, and the assembled units should be positioned at the rear of the delivery truck for unloading. City personnel are prohibited from entering any vehicle that is not city property.

9.2 The assembled unit must be securely packaged to prevent damage during transportation and unloading. The City warehouse provides an on-site forklift, which is available upon request.

9.3 Each delivery must include a detailed delivery ticket showing the exact quantity of goods, materials, articles, or equipment.

9.4 The delivery company must coordinate with the appropriate City of Houston Staff to ensure the unit is off-loaded safely in the proper place and manner desired by the City of Houston.

9.5 The vendor should coordinate all final delivery details with City Staff specified in the purchase order

(PO).

END PART III – EXECUTION