Purchase: 2 compact graders

The Maine Department of Transportation is requesting quotations for the purchase of two compact motor graders, with quotes due June 20, 2012. Delivery is to MDOT Fleet Services at 105 Capitol Street, Augusta, Maine.

Equipment specifications center on a diesel-powered, turbocharged Caterpillar 4.4 engine with 114 HP minimum, six-wheel articulated design with four-wheel tandem drive, operating weight between 16,000 and 19,000 pounds, and a 10-foot moldboard blade with full hydraulic operation. Bidders must submit detailed specification sheets certifying equipment matches requirements and list any exceptions separately. All equipment must be fully inspected, serviced, assembled, and ready for operation upon delivery.

The awardee must demonstrate service facilities in Maine staffed with trained technicians and stocked repair parts. Training and support requirements include a minimum of four hours of operational training within MDOT Region 2, factory-certified technician training at Fleet Services covering engine, electrical systems, transmission, HVAC, and hydraulics for up to 15 technicians, and a refresher training in the second year following the vehicle's in-service date. The vendor must provide two complete parts manuals, two complete service manuals, two operator manuals, two laptop-to-vehicle interface cables with USB compatibility, vehicle diagnostic software supporting engine and transmission diagnostics, and grant MDOT free access to manufacturers' online service information centers for ten years. Bid proposals must include shipping and delivery costs. The manufacturer's standard warranty applies from the in-service date. Evaluation criteria include price, warranty coverage, manufacturer performance data, delivery schedule, parts availability, and other relevant factors. Questions must be submitted through the official online portal; responses will be posted in the same location.