Opening of Bids - Spec K - One or More 2018 or Newer 1.0 Cubic Yard Loaders-Backhoes - MacAllister Machinery Co Inc

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Spec K — one (1) or more 2018 or Newer 1.0 Cubic Yard Loaders/Backhoes April 24, 2018 Pursuant to notices given, the undersigned offers bid(s) to the City of South Bend in accordance with the following attachment(s) which specify the class or itern number or description, quantity, unit, unit price. The following specifications describe the minimum requirements for a tractor, loader/backhoe. The equipment bid shall be new, of current design and production model and available to the commercial market. Standard items appearing in the manufacturing published specifications furnished by the b,idder shall be included in the bid unless otherwise noted. One copy of the manufacturers published specifications furnished by the bidder shall be included with the bid. The City of South Bend reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to accept a full or partial award for the bid or bids which, in its judgment, will be in the best interest of the City of South Bend. Any exceptions to the following specifications must be noted by the dealer at the time of bidding in order for the bid to be valid. Vendor to complete bid proposal and options contained in this bid specification and attach to the submitted bid, Specified Requirement: 105 net horsepower minimum, diesel 4 wheel drive tractor with 1.3 cubic yard capacity loader, and 18 foot digging depth. General: The tractor loader backhoe shall be standard production for which published specifications are available. Machine modifications to meet the operational and capacity requirements of this specification shall be limited to the manufacturer's published standard and optional equipment, All operating specifications are based on current SAE standards and shall be the basis for determining compliance with specified requirements. The tractor, with cab, loader and backhoe shall have a minimum operating weight of 20,000 tbs. The tractor, loader backhoe shall meet all OSHA and EPA requirements in effect on the date of bid opening. Engine: A four cylinder, turbo charged 105 SAE net rninimum horsepower diesel engine producing not less than 330 lb.-ft. SAE net torque is required with shutdown protection for oil pressure and water temperature. Must have block heater, The engine must carry a standard 24-month, 2,000-hour factory warranty. All engine components must be accessible by tilting hood with the loader arms fully raised or lowered. Tractor: A 12-volt electrical system with a 65-amp alternator shall be furnished.