Specifications for Motor Grader.docx

SPECIFICATIONS FOR MOTOR GRADER

WITH 14’ MOLDBOARD

GENERAL: Motor grader bid to be a 170 to 200 net hp class (140 Caterpillar size or equivalent). Motor grader shall be used by the Nevada Department of Transportation for general-purpose motor grader work and shall be used at altitudes up to 9,000’. Vehicle furnished under this specification shall be the manufacturers current conventional design for the type of vehicle specified and the allied equipment specified, complete with all necessary accessories customarily furnished with this vehicle type whether stipulated herein or not, with such modifications and attachments as may be necessary to enable the vehicle to function reliably and efficiently in sustained operation. Further, all vehicles furnished under this specification shall comply with the most current Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, Federal Environmental Protection Agency engine emission standards as new motor vehicle standards and the current requirements of Nevada Revised Statutes. Vehicles certified prior to the current requirements shall not be considered. Motor grader shall not have an operating weight less than 42,000 lbs. with 14’ moldboard, front push/counterweight and rippers.

No Used or Demo machines will be accepted.

Specify Mfr. & No. ______________________________

CAB: COMPLIES__YES NO___

ROPS, fully enclosed, low profile Pressurized Inside noise level not to exceed 87 DBA under normal operating conditions Specify DBA______ Rubber Floor Mat Cab Fresh Air Filter Compartment for manuals Radio ready Slope Meter 24 to 12-Volt Inverter

HEATER/AC: COMPLIES__YES NO___

Manufacturer’s maximum BTU Front and Rear Defroster

WIPERS: COMPLIES__YES NO___

Front: Intermittent Rear: Standard Side: Standard (If applicable) Washers: Front and rear

DOORS: COMPLIES__YES NO___

All cab, fuel, service doors and storage compartment shall be lockable.

GLASS: Safety glass. COMPLIES__YES NO___

MIRRORS: COMPLIES__YES NO___

External heated rear-view, broader style mirrors, left and right Internal rear view

SEAT: COMPLIES__YES NO___

Air Suspension seat Arm rests Lumbar support Cloth covered Retractable safety belt Angle back adjustment

INSTRUMENTS AND WARNING LIGHTS: COMPLIES__YES NO___

Shall be equipped with the following gauges: (Analog or Digital readout systems are acceptable).

Gauges

Warning lights:

Transmission fault Check engine Brake fault Transmission fault Park brake engaged Water in fuel

ELECTRICAL: COMPLIES__YES NO___

24-Volt, circuit breaker protected Alternator 115 amp minimum Specify amps ______________ Fuses shall be blade type and color coded Battery disconnect switch shall be lockable.

LIGHTS and SAFTEY: COMPLIES__YES NO___ Head lights halogen Stop, taillights and turn signals LED Six (6) minimum halogen or LED work lights, two on each side facing moldboard and two (2) facing down at ripper.

Specify number of work lights __________ Factory installed strobe Slow Moving Placard

BACKUP ALARM: 87 decibels minimum. COMPLIES__YES NO___

BATTERIES: COMPLIES__YES NO___

Two (2) Heavy-duty, "MAINTENANCE FREE", 12-volt with minimum CCA rating of 1400 at 18° Fahrenheit.

Specify C.C.A. Rating at 18° Fahrenheit _________________________

ENGINE: COMPLIES__YES NO___

Emissions, Tier 4 Final minimum Specify Tier _________ 6 Cylinders

6.8 Liter Minimum

Specify Engine Size __________ Turbocharged 170 to195 Horsepower Minimum (Per Gear Selection) @Maximum RPM Electronic Controlled Engine Shut Down System Specify Gross Brake H.P. Rating at Manufacturer's Recommended R.P.M________________

AIR CLEANER: COMPLIES__YES NO___

Heavy Duty, Dual Element with Pre-Cleaner

COOLING SYSTEM: COMPLIES__YES NO___

Heavy Duty, High Efficiency Cooling Radiator Extended Life Coolant Rated to -40° Fahrenheit Hydraulically Driven Demand Fan. Fan shall be fully shrouded Engine Coolant Heater, 120-Volt Note: Cooling system shall be capable of maintaining a safe temperature in extremely hot or cold weather.

EXHAUST SYSTEM: COMPLIES__YES NO___

Vertical Exhaust Stack with curved out exhaust tip

FUEL TANK: COMPLIES__YES NO___

78 Gallon Minimum Specify Gallons _________ Locking Fuel Cap 4 Gallons DEF Minimum Specify DEF Gallons _________

TRANSMISSION: COMPLIES__YES NO___

Power Shift 6-Speeds Forward Minimum 3-Speeds Reverse Minimum 25 Mph Minimum Maximum Speed Forward Specify Forward Speed ________ 14 Mph Minimum Maximum Speed Reverse Specify Reverse Speed ________

STEERING: COMPLIES__YES NO___

Adjustable Control Console Maximum Front Steer Wheel Lean Angle 20 Degrees Specify Steer Angle ________ Maximum Articulation Range 22 Degrees Left or Right Specify Frame Angle _________ Maximum Turning Radius 27’ (Outside of Tires) Specify Turn Radius _________

TIRES: COMPLIES__YES .NO___

Six (6) 17.5-25, 16 Ply Triangle Bias Tires Specify Tires Size _________________________________

BRAKES: COMPLIES__YES NO___

Multiple Oil Disc Hydraulic Actuated Parking Brake: Spring or Hydraulic actuated with warning light Specify actuation type __________ Note: Parking Brake shall be capable of holding machine on 30% grade.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM: COMPLIES__YES NO___

Variable Piston Type Pump Load Sensing Lever Controls (No Joystick)

HYDRAULIC TANK: COMPLIES__YES NO___

11 Gallons Minimum Specify Gallons ___________ Sight Level Gauge Locking Hydraulic Cap

MOLDBOARD: COMPLIES__YES NO___

14’ Moldboard with curved cutting edge

DRAW BAR: Without slip clutch COMPLIES__YES NO___

RIPPER: COMPLIES__YES NO___

Hydraulic Operated Three (3) Straight Ripper Shanks One (1) Front Mounted Push Plate / Counterweight Tow Hitch with Pin

LUBRICATIONS: COMPLIES__YES NO___

High pressure fittings to be grouped and installed at all points requiring greasing, remote lines shall be installed where available.

TIE DOWNS: COMPLIES__YES NO___

Four (4) Minimum Specify number of tie downs ___________ Note: Shall be equipped with a mechanical articulation transport lock for safety.

COLOR: COMPLIES__YES NO___

The complete unit shall be primed with etching catalyzed primer; complete unit shall be painted manufacturers standard color (may be single stage or dual stage paint) at a thickness of 5 mil. No chrome or aluminum accessories shall be painted.

Specify Color & Mil Thickness. _______________________________

FIRE EXTINGUISHER: COMPLIES__YES NO___

Vendor shall provide one (1) each 5lb., refillable, ABC type Fire Extinguisher with metal head with mounting bracket, Amerex, AMERE-862 Part Number or approved equivalent or NDOT approved OEM fire extinguisher and bracket that meets the 5lb. specification.

Note: Extinguisher to be mounted by NDOT.

CHOCKS: COMPLIES __ YES NO___

Chock: Must be sufficient to hold the weight of the unit Note: No metal chocks shall be accepted.

Chock Holder: Installed

GENERAL BID REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS PERTAIN TO ALL ITEMS LISTED WITHIN THIS BID SPECIFICATION.

DELIVERY/PAYMENT: Delivery shall be considered complete and ready for payment process once all ancillary, allied, optional equipment, and manuals have been received, all systems checked against the specifications and the complete unit is deemed operational.

LINE SHEET: Two (2) Line set tickets shall be furnished with each vehicle.

MANUALS: For each vehicle being built, including cab and chassis, ancillary, allied or optional equipment purchased as built, the following manuals shall be available in hard copy, online or Flash Drive format. COMPLIES ___YES NO___ Two (2) Parts Catalogs Two (2) Shop Manuals Two (2) Operator's Manuals Two (2) Training DVD’s Two (2) Electrical System Schematics/Drawings Note: Vendor to provide all information and / or hyper-links for access to manufacturers online manuals and training.

PRE-BUILD MEETING: Awarded vendor shall schedule a Pre-Build meeting within two weeks of bid award, prior to manufacturing/fabrication, to confirm all build specifications and dimensions.

PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE: Awarded vendor shall perform a complete pre-delivery service prior to delivering the unit to NDOT.

All Fluids filled to proper levels.

Cooling system shall be checked and filled to proper level and shall contain extended life antifreeze to -34° Fahrenheit.

All lights shall be checked to confirm they are in working order.

All functions of this unit, including all ancillary, allied and optional equipment shall be checked and in working order prior to delivery to NDOT.

SPECIFICATION CONFIRMATION: Factory confirmation of specifications ordered required ASAP after order is placed.

TRAINING: The successful bidder shall be requested to provide a qualified factory authorized service representative to provide four (4) hours mechanical and four (4) hours operator training at the following end users location(s) in Las Vegas (Goldfield) for an estimated 5 to 50 employees.

WARRANTY, MAINTENANCE AND RECALL REQUIREMENTS: See Additional Requirements.

NOTE: Any exceptions to specifications must be noted on a separate document and uploaded into NevadaEPro with your proposal.

OPTIONS: Vendor is requested to provide pricing for the following options:

All-Wheel drive $ ___________

Draw Bar Slip Clutch $____________

Manual Control Lever Lockout $ ____________

Rear Vision Camera $____________

Radio, AM/FM, USB Bluetooth $ ____________

Circle Drive Grease Injector $ ____________

Ripper / Scarifier with 9 Shanks $ ____________

Tandem Axle Walkway $ ____________

OEM Fire Extinguisher and Bracket $ _____________

Link Bar Hydraulic Activated Lock Pin $ _____________