Opening of Bids - Spec R -One or More 2018 or Newer Combination Jet Rodder-Vacuum Machine with Cab and Chassis - 502 Equipment

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Wot 'o SPECIFICATIONS CITY OF SOUTH BEND Spec R — One (1) or more 2018 or Newer Combination Jet BID NAME RodderfVacuum Machine with Cab & Chassis FOR BIDS DUE June '12, 2018 at 9:30 am. 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, SPEC R - ONE (1) OR MORE 2018 OR NEWE R COMBINATION JET RODDERNACUUM MACHINE WITH CAB & CHASSIS It is the intent of these specifications to describe a new tandem axle Combination Jet Rodder/Vacuum Machine. The machine shall be of the single engine design to be used for removing sand, stones, bottles, cans, grease, sludge, and other debris from a sanitary sewer and/or storm sewer lines by the flushing action of high pressure water. The machine shall include an air conveying vacuum system to provide for the simultaneous removal of debris flushed to the manhole by the high pressure water (Jet.Rodder) system, or for the removal of debris from sumps, catch basins, digester, wet wells, bar screens, etc. The machine shall also include an enclosed and sealed body for storage of the collected debris. These are minimum specifications. Any variation fi-om these specifications must be spelled out on a separate exception list in order for the bid to be valid. Any items not listed on the exception sheet will be assumed to be part of the unit. Unit to be bid with and without trade-in. Proprietary products or specific manufacturers may be referenced herein. Such references are only made to demonstrate minimum scope, quality, and style of the equipment desired. Equipment that is bid pursuant to these specifications shall be of equal quality and size, or greater, to those referenced, and are subject to approval by the South Bend Board of Public Works. It is the intent of these specifications that the unit bid will have an anticipated life of at least ten years. All equipment bid pursuant to these specifications must be new and unused and the latest model of manufacture. The bid price submitted by each bidder must include all costs involved in providing the combination Jet Rodder/Vacuum Machine to the City of South Bend, including the costs of delivery, warranty, and training as required herein. Vendor shall provide all information requested in specifications to qualify for the bid. Vendor shall indicate YES or NO for each area of the specification. Any exceptions to the following specifications must be noted on a separate sheet and attached to the bid in order for the b,id to be valid. The City of South Bend reserves the right to reject any and all bids which, in its judgment, will be in the best interest of the City of South Bend. Vendor to complete bid proposal, options, Ver. 2 — March 2018