VIBRATORY TAMPING RAMMER[1].docx

This is a Scope of Work specification document issued by the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) for the procurement of vibratory tamping rammers. The specification describes the procurement of four (4) vibratory tamping rammers to be delivered to the MDOT Radio Shop within 30 days of bid award. The equipment must meet minimum performance standards including a 3.0 HP Honda four-stroke gas engine rated at 3600 rpm, a compaction plate of at least 9 inches by 13 inches, an operating weight between 128 and 141 pounds, minimum compaction force of 3000 pounds, compaction depth of 20 inches, impact rate of 695 blows per minute, and travel speed of 55 feet per minute. Each unit must include two complete sets of operation and maintenance manuals and carry a minimum one-year warranty.

Bidders are required to submit manufacturer's brochures and specification sheets along with their proposals and must certify that they maintain service facilities in Maine staffed with trained technicians and stocked with appropriate repair parts. The MaineDOT reserves the right to evaluate bids based on price, warranty coverage, manufacturer performance data, delivery schedule, parts availability, and other relevant factors. Any exceptions to the stated specifications must be clearly identified on separate documentation; failure to list exceptions will be considered compliance with all specifications. The document does not specify pricing terms, set-asides, or funding sources.