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Home My WebLink AboutFull Bid Packet for Forestry Chip Truck CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA C A L L F O R B I D S One (1) New Model Year 2009 or Newer Chip Truck Sealed bids will be received by the Bozeman City Clerk's Office, Bozeman, Montana, at the 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, office inCity Hall, 121 North Rouse,Suite 102,Bozeman, Montana, until March 30, 2010 , at which time the bids will be publicly opened at the City Hall before the One (1) New Model Year 2009 or Newer Chip Truck. City Clerk for Full and detailed specifications on the equipment to be furnished may be obtained at the office of the City Clerk,City Hall, 121 North Rouse,Suite 102,Bozeman, Montana 59771, telephone number (406) 582-2320, by e-mail at agenda@bozeman.net, or downloaded at www.bozeman.netunder the business tab, RFP/BID drop down. The City of Bozeman reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informality in the bids received. th DATED at Bozeman, Montana, this 11day of March, 2010. Stacy Ulmen, CMC City Clerk Legal Ad Publish: Sunday, March 14, 2010 Sunday, March 21, 2010 City of Bozeman Forestry Department Bozeman, MT 59715 Bid specifications and bid form. Note: The bid mustbe submitted on this form. One (1) New ModelYear 2009 or Newer Chip Truck The vehicle described herein shall be anewNorth American manufactured from 2009 to 2011production.All parts and accessories, which are required to compose a complete unit, shall be furnished whether herein stipulated or not. Unless otherwise noted in these specifications, all equipment cataloged as standard shall be furnished and included in the purchase price of the unit. Schedule I Cab and Chassis Section 1Standard Options All standard options, whether expressly stated here or not, shall be included. Cab interior shall be of the manufacturer’s medium quality. Yes __________ No __________ Exceptions _____________________________________ Section 2Color Cab color shall be white and chip box shall be a dark green.Color shall be verified at time of bid awarding. Yes __________ No __________ Section 3Cab Caband chassis shall be GMC, Chevy or Ford. Yes __________ No __________ Exceptions _____________________________________ Seat shall be capable of seating the driver plus two passengers with seatbelts for all. Yes __________ No __________ Unit shall have heavy duty windshield wipers with factory windshield washer and a delay function. Yes __________ No __________ Exceptions _____________________________________ Unit shall haverunning board type cab step. Yes __________ No __________ Mirrors shall be extended beyond the chipper body so that the driver can see behind the unit while sitting in the driver’s position.Heated mirrors preferred. Yes __________ No __________ Exceptions _____________________________________ Unit shall have factory installed AM/FM radio withclock. Yes __________ No __________ Exceptions _____________________________________ Unit shall have air conditioning. Yes __________ No __________ Unit shall have dual sun visors. Yes __________ No __________ Cab shall have full length heavy duty insulated rubber floor covering. Yes __________ No __________ Unit shall have two sets of keys. Yes __________ No __________ Exceptions _____________________________________ Section 4Instruments and Controls Unit shall be equipped with hour meter. Yes __________ No __________ Unit shall be equipped with cruise control. Yes __________ No __________ Section 5Frame Unit must be equipped withtwo (2) front and two (2) rear mounted tow hooks. Yes __________ No __________ Unit shall have frame mounted hitch with insert for pintle and ball type hitches. 2” and 2 5/16 balls will be included. Yes __________ No __________ Exceptions _____________________________________ Section 6Tires Tires shall be rated for maximum GVW. Spare tire and wheel shall be included. Yes __________ No __________ Exceptions _____________________________________ Section 7Wheels Unit shall have mud flapsrear of duals and rear of front tires. Yes __________ No __________ Exceptions _____________________________________ Section 8Rear Axle Suspension & Brakes GVW shall be less than 26,000. Unit shall have hydraulic brakes. No air brakes. Yes __________ No __________ Exceptions _____________________________________ Rear axle gearing will be between 4:10 and 4:88. Yes __________ No __________ Section 9Engine Engine shall be 6.2literor larger. Yes __________ No __________ Exceptions _____________________________________ Engine must be bio-fuel compatible. Yes __________ No __________ Cooling system shall be a heavy duty cooling system with permanent type anti-freeze to -40° with cold climate package. Yes __________ No __________ Exceptions _____________________________________ Engine unit shall be equippedwith a factory-installed block heater. Yes __________ No __________ Exceptions _____________________________________ Section 10Transmission Transmission shall be an automatic. Yes __________ No __________ Exceptions _____________________________________ Section 11Electrical All clearance and brake lights are to be L.E.D. Yes __________ No __________ Exceptions _____________________________________ Trailer wiring shall be run to the rear of truck including electric brakes. Yes __________ No __________ Exceptions _____________________________________ Section 12ChipperBody Body shall be a minimum of 11 feet. Yes __________ No __________ Exceptions _____________________________________ Color shall be green. Contact Forestry personnel for sample. Yes __________ No __________ Exceptions _____________________________________ Body shall be an “L” type with tool boxes in stationary section. Yes __________ No __________ Exceptions _____________________________________ Bed shall havedumping angle of that allows the material to slide out on itsown. Yes __________ No __________ Exceptions _____________________________________ The tail gate shall befully opening, one piece and swing to the side and attach. Yes __________ No __________ Exceptions _____________________________________ Stop and turn lights in rear corners shall be LED style, solder connections and heat shrink tubing placed over the solder joints or shrink crimp type connectors. Scotch Loc ® typewill be rejected. Yes __________ No __________ Exceptions _____________________________________ Truck must be equipped withOSHA approvedbackup alarm. Yes __________ No __________ Section 13Options The options listed for this truck shall be priced and listed separatelyfrom the main bid. Please include prices separate from the standard vehicle or indicate included. Truck: Power windowsand locks.Yes ___ Cost $_______ Bottom bed mounted box vibratorYes ___ Cost $_______ Four wheel driveYes___ Cost $_______ WARRANTY: Unit shall have a standard factory warranty. The City of Bozeman reserves the right to do warranty workon the chip box and dumpwith authorization from manufacturer. Warranty work will be billed out at eighty dollars ($80.00) per hour straight time for warranty repairs. Prior approval will be obtained from the manufacturer before repairs are started. All warranty parts will be shipped free of charge to our shop.Ifparts are to be returned,the manufacturer will make arrangements to have the old parts returned at their cost. Yes __________ No __________ Exceptions _____________________________________ MANUALS: Manuals must cover all parts, service wiring diagrams, and all major components. Unit shall be supplied with at least one complete manual. CD format preferred. Manuals shall be the same used in the supplier’s maintenance shop. Any outside vendors installing various components on this unit shall include original parts and service manuals.Unit will be supplied with a final bill of materials / build sheet. Yes __________ No __________ Exceptions _____________________________________ DELIVERY: The complete unit(F.O.B. City Shops Complex, 814 N. Bozeman, Bozeman, MT) shall be delivered within 120 calendar days after the date of the notice to proceed. Upon delivery of the complete unit, City of Bozeman staff will inspect the complete unit to see if it meets bid specs. If the City staff finds that it does not meet the specs, it will be taken by the dealer to their facility to correct the deficiencies. Yes __________ No __________ Exceptions _____________________________________ CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA BID FORM Your bid must be submitted on this form. One (1) New Model Year 2009 or Newer The City of Bozeman is requesting sealed bids for Chip Truck. Sealed bids will be received by the Bozeman City Clerk's Office, Bozeman, Montana, at the 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, office inCity Hall, 121 North Rouse,Suite 102,Bozeman, Montana, until March 30, 2010 , at which time the bids will be publicly opened at the City Hall before the One (1) New Model Year 2009 or Newer Chip Truck. City Clerk for Make/Model:______________________________________________________ Net Bid:$___________________________________ Net Bid for Additional Options:$___________________________________ TOTAL BID:$___________________________________ Written amount of Total Bid: ______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Name of BidderSignature _______________________________________________________________ Address of BidderTitle _______________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip CodeDate (Seal) The City of Bozeman reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informality in the bids received.