Opening of Bids - Seitz Park Reconstruction Phase I Proj No. 117-093A - Northern Indiana Construction Co., Inc.

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equipment delivered. INFORMATION REQUIRED The manufacturer shall supply at time of delivery, complete operation and maintenance YE /NO manuals covering the completed apparatus as delivered A permanent plate shall be mounted in the driver's compartment which specifies the quantity and type of fluids required including engine oil, engine coolant, transmission, pump transmission lubrication, pump primer and drive axle. PERFORMANCE TESTS AND REQUIREMENTS A road test shall be conducted with the apparatus fully loaded and a continuous run of ten @No (10) miles or more shall be made under all driving conditions, during which time the apparatus shall showno loss of power or overheating. The transmission drive shaft or shafts, and rear axles shall run quietly and be free from abnormal vibration or noise throughout the operating range of the apparatus. Vehicle shall adhere to the following parameters: A) The apparatus, when fully equipped and loaded, shall have not less than 25 percent nor more than 50 percent of the weight on the front axle, and not less than 50 percent nor more than 75 percent on the rear axle. B) The apparatus shall be capable of accelerating to 35 mph from a standing start within 20 seconds on a level concrete highway without exceeding the maximum governed rpm of the engine. C) The service brakes shall be capable of stopping a fully loaded vehicle in 35 feet at 20 mph on a level concrete highway. The air brake system shall conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)121. D) The apparatus, fully loaded, shall be capable of obtaining a speed of 50 mph on a level concrete highway with the engine not exceeding its governed rpm (full load). FAILURE TO MEET TEST rvv z .Tn In the event the apparatus fails to meet the test requirements of these specifications on the first trial, second trials may be made at the option of the bidder within 30 days of the date of the first trial. Such trials shall be final and conclusive and failure to comply with these requirements shall be cause for rejection. Failure to comply with changes to conform to any clause of the specifications, within 30 days after notice is given to the bidder of such changes, shall also be cause for rejection of the apparatus. Permission to keep or store the apparatus in any building owned oroccupied by the purchaser or its use by the purchaser during the above -specified period with the permission of the bidder shall not constitute acceptance. LIABILITY ES O The successful bidder shall defend any and all suits and assume all liability for the use of an patented process including any device or article forming a part of the apparatus or any appliance furnished under the contract. EXCEPTIONS YES O All exceptions shall be stated no matterhow seemingly minor. Any exceptions not taken shall be assumed by the purchaser to be included in the proposal, regardless of the cost to the bidder. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION I YES O The apparatus shall be designedwith due consideration to distribution of load between the front and rear axles. Weieht balance and distribution shall be in accordance with the ff