2 Salt Conveyors, Towable, Radial Stacker, Self Co

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is requesting bids for two towable, radial stacker salt conveyors with self-contained diesel-hydraulic drive systems, with proposals due October 14, 2026. The units must be Kimco 2470SS current production models, stainless steel construction, 24 inches by 70 feet, capable of minimum 300 tons per hour throughput, and ready for immediate operation upon delivery.

Each conveyor shall be loaded by a Department-owned 3 cubic yard front-end loader and used to fill various Department salt stockpile structures. Delivery is required within 90 days of purchase order receipt, FOB Destination to two locations: PennDOT District 10-0 in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and District 12-0 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Prior to delivery, bidders must coordinate with the Fleet Management Division at 717-783-2371.

Technical specifications include stainless steel 304 construction for primary components, hydraulic surge braking systems, minimum 74-horsepower diesel engine without DEF systems, and a three-stage telescoping hydraulic cylinder capable of raising to 35 feet and lowering to 12 feet 6 inches for transport. A 2-inch permanent decal with red letters on white background must be affixed by the driver-side door handle indicating maximum travel height. A 7-way round pin male connector (Model EQN-80B) with specified electrical and color-coding standards is required.

Bidders must provide one operator training session (1.5 hours) and one mechanic training session (1 hour) at one PennDOT location, to be completed within 60 days of delivery. A comprehensive warranty covering all parts for a minimum of two years or the manufacturer's standard commercial term (whichever is greater) from acceptance is required. All vendors must submit a completed Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form (BOP-2201) demonstrating compliance with Pennsylvania labor and workforce safety laws. Complete documentation including operator's manuals, parts manuals, service manuals, and wiring schematics must be provided on thumb drive in PDF format.