Specifications for Motor Grader with 14 Ft. Moldboard.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

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___

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

· Fuel Level

· DEF Level

· Coolant Temperature

· Engine Oil Pressure

· Hydraulic Oil Temperature

· Hour-Meter

· Voltmeter or Ammeter

· Engine RPM

· Engine air filter restriction gauge or indicator

Warning lights:

· Transmission fault

· Check engine

· Brake fault

· Transmission fault

· Park brake engaged

· Water in fuel

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 _________________________

Specify Gross Brake H.P. Rating at Manufacturer's Recommended R.P.M________________

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.

Locking Fuel Cap 4 Gallons DEF Minimum Specify DEF Gallons _________

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

Sight Level Gauge Locking Hydraulic Cap

DRAW BAR: Without slip clutch COMPLIES__YES NO___

LUBRICATIONS: COMPLIES__YES NO___

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

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.

State 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.

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/build sheets 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.

· Two (2) Parts Catalogs

· Two (2) Shop Manuals

· Two (2) Operator's Manuals

· 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 -40° 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 end users location in Las Vegas, for an estimated 5 to 50 employees.

WARRANTY, MAINTENANCE AND RECALL REQUIREMENTS: See Additional Requirements

WELDING:

· All welds shall be continuous welds on all seams. Skip welds shall not be acceptable.

· All welds shall be free of slag inclusions and under cut. Fillet weld sizes shall be equivalent to the thickness of the least of the jointed plates.

· All material installed shall be new and free of rust.

· All metal shall be thoroughly cleaned, acid etched, primed, and painted at a minimum of 5 mil thickness

· Shall be free of all cracks, dents and defects due to metal fatigue or physical damage.

· All welding shall be done by human and or machine and shall meet or exceed the American Welding Society Standards. (Certificates available upon request).

· All welds shall be done using the same welding consumables as the material being welded (no mild steel on stainless steel).

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:

1. All-Wheel drive $ ___________

2. Draw Bar Slip Clutch $____________

3. Manual Control Lever Lockout $ ____________

4. Rear Vision Camera $____________

5. Radio, Am/Fm, Usb/Bluetooth $ ____________

6. Circle Drive Grease Injector $ ____________

7. Ripper / Scarifier with 9 Shanks $ ____________

8. Tandem Axle Walkway $ ____________

9. OEM Fire Extinguisher and Bracket $ _____________

10. Link Bar Hydraulic Activated Lock Pin $ _____________