Loader mounted snow blower

The State of Maine Department of Transportation is requesting bids on a loader-mounted snow blower unit designed for installation on a John Deere 624 wheeled front-end loader, with bids due February 18, 2011.

The snow blower must be a self-contained, single-stage or two-stage unit powered by an integral heavy-duty turbocharged six-cylinder diesel engine with a minimum 250 net horsepower. Key operational specifications include a minimum cutting width of 108 inches, discharge rate of 2,800 tons per hour at full capacity, casting distance of at least 60 feet, maximum weight of 10,000 pounds, working height of at least 60 inches, and overall length not exceeding 96 inches. The unit must include comprehensive technical publications (operator's manual, parts manual, and maintenance manual), a tool carrier with quick disconnect system, shear pins, and specialized tools. Delivery is to Maine DOT at 145 Bennet Drive, Caribou, Maine.

Under Maine's standard terms and conditions, the contractor warrants all articles conform to specifications and are free from defects, with a one-year warranty period following final acceptance. The contractor is responsible for all packing, shipping, and delivery costs and must comply with applicable federal and state laws, including environmental regulations and energy efficiency standards for contracts exceeding $100,000. The Division retains the right to inspect work after delivery, reject non-conforming articles, and terminate for default or failure to meet delivery schedules. Bidders must submit questions through the Question and Answer link on the Solicitation Details View page, with responses posted in the same location.