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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOpening of Bids - Spec D 2016 or Newer 28 Cubic Yard Single Arm Side Loading Refuse Truck - Best Equipment Co. #6BID NAME FOR BIDS DUE pec D 2016 or Newer 28 Cubic Yard Single Arm Side Loading Refuse Ti Bidder Date: March 10 2017 (Firm): Address: 5550 Poindexter Dr. Best Equipment Co., Inc. City/State/Zip: IndpLs-,- IN 46235 -Telephone Number. (-317) 823-3050 Agent of Bidder (if Applicable): Ben Wanner When the prospective Contractor is unable to certify to any of thestatemenIN below, it shall attach an explanation to this Affidavit. CONTRACTOR'S NON -COLLUSION AND NON -DEBARMENT AFFIDAVIT, CERTIFICATION REGARDING INVESTMENT WITH IRAN, EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION, NON-DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT AND CERTIFICATION OF USE OF UNITED STATES STEEL PRODUCTS OR FOUNDRY PRODUCTS (Must be completed for all quotes and bids. Please type or print) STATE OF Indiana ) ) SS: Marion COUNTY ) The undersigned Contractor, being duly sworn upon his/her/its oath, affums under the penalties of perjury that: 1. Contractor has not, nor has any other member, representative, or agent of the firm, company, corporation or partnership represented by him, entered into any combination, collusion or agreement with any person relative to the price to be bid by anyone at such letting nor to prevent any person from bidding nor to induce anyone to refrain from bidding, and that this bid is made without reference to any other bid and without any agreement, understanding or combination with any other person in reference to such bidding. Contractor further says that no person or persons, firms, or corporation has, have or will receive directly or indirectly, any rebate, fee, gift, commission or thing of value on account of such sale; and 2. Contractor certifies by submission of this proposal that neither contractor nor any of its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency; and Ver. 2-4/16/12 3. Contractor has not, nor has any successor to, nor an affiliate of, Contractor, engaged in investment activities in Iran. a. For .purposes of this Certification, "Iran" means the government of Iran and any agency or instrumentality of Iran, or as otherwise defined at Ind. Code § 5-22-16.5-5, as amended from time -to -time. b. As provided by Ind. Code § 5-22-16.5-8, as amended from time -to -time, a Contractor is engaged in investment activities in Iran if either: _i_ Contractor, its successor or its affiliate, provides -goods or services_of twenty__ __ dollars-($20,0001I00)-or more -in -value in-the-energy-sector-of-Irart,—— ii. Contractor, its successor or its affiliate, is a financial institution that extends twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) or more in credit to another person for forty-five (45) days or more, if that person will (i) use the credit to provides goods and services in the energy sector in Iran; and (ii) at the time the financial institution extends credit, is a person identified on list published by the Indiana Department of Administration. 4. Contractor does not knowingly employ or contract with an unauthorized alien, nor retain any employee or contract with a person that the Contractor subsequently learns is an unauthorized alien. Contractor agrees that he/she/it shall enroll in and verify the work eligibility status of all of Contractor's newly hired employees through the E-Verify Program as defined by I.C. 22-5-1.7-3. Contractor's documentation of enrollment and participation in the E-Verify Program is included and attached as part of this bid/quote; and 5. Contractor shall require his/her/its subcontractors performing work under this public contract to certify that the subcontractors do not knowingly employ or contract with an unauthorized alien, nor retain any employee or contract with a person that the subcontractor subsequently learns is an unauthorized alien, and that the subcontractor has enrolled in and is participating in the E-Verify Program. The Contractor agrees to maintain this certification throughout the term of the contract with the City of South Bend, and understands that the City may terminate the contract for default if the Contractor fails to cure a breach of this provision no later than thirty (30) days after being notified by the City. 6. Persons, partnerships, corporations, associations, or joint venturers awarded a contract by the City of South Bend through its agencies, boards, or commissions shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in the performance of a City contract with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, or any matter directly or indirectly related to employment because of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability that does not affect that person's ability to perform the work. Ver. 2 — 4/16/12 In awarding contracts for the purchase of work, labor, services, supplies, equipment, materials, or any combination of the foregoing including, but not limited to, public works contracts awarded under public bidding laws or other contracts in which public bids are not required by law, the City, its agencies, boards, or commissions may consider the Contractor's good faith efforts to obtain participation by those Contractors certified by the State of Indiana as a Minority Business ("MBE") or as a Women's Business Enterprise ("WBE") as a factor in determining the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder. In no event shall persons or entities seeking the-a-ward_of a City -contract _be_required to —award-a--subcontract--to an--MBE/WBE however it -may not -unlawfully discriminate - --- against -said -WBE/MBE. A finding of a discriminatory practice by the-C-ity's MBE/WBE---- - Utilization Board shall prohibit that person or entity from being awarded a City contract for a period of one (1) year from the date of such determination, and such determination may also be grounds for terminating the contact for which the discriminatory practice or noncompliance pertains. 7. The undersigned contractor agrees that the following nondiscrimination commitment shall be made a part of any contract which it may henceforth enter into with the City of South Bend, Indiana or any of its agencies, boards or commissions. Contractor agrees not to discriminate against or intimidate any employee or applicant for employment in the performance of this contract with privileges of employment, or any matter directly or indirectly related to employment, because of race, religion, color, sex, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, handicap, national origin or ancestry. Breach of this provision may be regarded as material breach of contract. I, the undersigned bidder or agent as contractor on a public works project, understand my statutory obligations to the use of steel products or foundry products made in the United States (I.C. 5-16-8-1). I hereby certify that I and all subcontractors employed by me for this project will use steel products or foundry products made in the United States on this project if awarded. I understand I have an affirmative duty to notify the City in my bid that my proposal does not include the use of steel products or foundry products made in the United States. I understand it is my sole obligation and responsibility to provide a justification to the City, subject to review and approval, why the cost of United States made steel or foundry products is unreasonable. Prior to award and upon submission of bid which does not use steel products or foundry products made in the United States, the City, through its director of public works, shall make a determination if the price of United States made steel or foundry is unreasonable. I understand that violations hereunder may result in forfeiture of contractual payments. I hereby affirm under the penalties of perjury that the facts and information contained in the foregoing bid for public works are true and correct. Ver. 2-4/16/12 Dated this 1Oth dayof March 2017 Printed Name and Title Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10 th day of March 20 17 My Commission Expires Nov. 11, 2022N Notary Public County of Residence Madison DEBORAH R COOPER Notary Public . Seal State of Indiana Madison County My Commission Expires Nov 11, 2022 Ver. 2 — 4/16/12 FEDERATED Federated Mutual Insurance Company Home Office: Owatonna, MN 55060 INSURANCE® Bond No. 6038831 KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that we BEST EQUIPMENT CO INC 5550 POINDEXTER DRIVE INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46235 as Principal and FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF OWATONNA, MINNESOTA, a corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the State of MINNESOTA and having its principal place of business at 121 East Park Square, Owatonna, Minnesota, as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto CITY OF SOUTH BEND 227 WEST JEFFERSON SOUTH BEND, IN 46601 as Obligee, in the sum of 10% OF THE BID Dollars ($ for payment of which the Principal and the Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, That, whereas the Principal has submitted or is about to submit a proposal to the Obligee on a contract for ONE, MORE OR LESS, 2016 OR NEWER, 28 CUBIC YARD SINGLE ARM, SIDE LOADING REFUSE TRUCK NOW, THEREFORE, if the said contract be awarded to the Principal and the Principal shall, within such time as may be specified, enter into the contract in writing, and give bond, with surety acceptable to the Obligee for the faithful performance of the said contract; or if the Principal shall fail to do so, pay to the Obligee the damages which the Obligee may suffer by reason of such failure not exceeding the penalty of this bond, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect. Signed and sealed this 14TH day of MARCH 2O17 BEST E UIP ENT O INC Fri 'pal) BY: EL Maria DAylmann, Secretary/Trews r( FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY 61.1"Lx qlj�� ICHELLE KRAAY (attorn = fact) AF-30M Ed. 07-13 POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota, and having its principal office in the City of Owatonna, State of Minnesota, does hereby constitute and appoint: MICHELLE KRAAY of the City of OWATONNA of MINNESOTA its true and lawful attorney for the following purposes: State To sign its name as surety to, and to execute, affix the seal, acknowledge and deliver any and all surety bonds and penalties not exceeding: ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000) EACH BEST EQUIPMENT CO INC INDIANAPOLIS, IN The execution of such bonds or undertakings in pursuance of these presents shall be binding upon the Company as if they had been executed and acknowledged by the regularly elected officers of the Company. This Power of Attorney granted by Federated Mutual Insurance Company shall terminate when the designee ceases to be: 1) Employed by Federated Mutual Insurance Company or 2) Employed by Federated Mutual Insurance Company in a job for which such Power of Attorney is required. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY has caused this instrument to be signed and its corporate seal to be affixed by its Executive Vice President and Assistant Secretary this the _ 8TH day of APRIL , 2016 FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY BY (SEAL) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF STEELE On this 8TH day of APRIL 2016 personally appeared before me, the undersigned notary public, James A. Thon and Jonathan R. Hanson to me personally known, who, each being duly sworn by me, did say that they are respectively the Executive Vice President and Assistant Secretary of the FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY and that the seal affixed to this instrument is the corporate seal of said Corporation and that this instrument was signed and sealed of behalf of said Corporation by authority of its Board of Directors and said James A. Then and Jonathan R. Hanson acknowledge said instrument to be the free act and deed of said corporation. KELLY J. HAGEM J NOTARY PUBLIC -MINNESOTA QM (SEAL) Ec My CommissionEvImsJim. 31,2020 V (To be completed only by ContractorsBidders claiming to be a `local Indiana business"pursuant to LC. 36-1-12-22) INDIANA LOCAL BUSINESS PREFERENCE CLAIM A "local Indiana business " refers to any of the following: (1) A business whose principal place of business is located in an affected county. (2),4 business that pays a majority of its payroll (in dollar volume) to residents of affected counties. (3) A business that employs residents of affected counties as a majority of its employees. (4) A business that makes significant capital investments in the affected counties as defined in rules adopted by the political subdivision. (5) A business that has a substantial positive economic impact on the affected counties as defined by criteria in rules adopted by the political subdivision. An "affected county "refers. to St. Joseph 5%for a purchase expected by the purchasing agency to be less than $50,000 3%fora purchase expectedly the purchasing agency to be at least $50,000 but less than $100,000. 1 %fora purchase expected by the purchasing arencv to be at least $100,000. Date: Pursuant to I.C. 36-1-12-22, preference for Project (Project # South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. ❑ The location of the principal place of business is _ claims a local Indiana business located within the City of ❑ St. Joseph County, Indiana ❑ The following county located adjacent to St. Joseph County, Indiana: ❑ The majority of the business's payroll for the 12 months prior to the date of this Bid is to residents of St. Joseph County, Indiana or the adjacent county noted above. ❑ The majority of the business's employees for the 12 months prior to the date of this Bid are residents of St. Joseph County, Indiana, or the adjacent county noted above. If the business is deemed to be the apparent lowest, responsible, responsive bidder, then it shall provide supporting documentation for the 12 month period prior to the date of the Bid of (i) the total payroll amount paid to all employees of the business, and (ii) the total payroll amount paid to employees who are residents of St. Joseph County and the adjacent county noted above. WHEN SUPPLYING SUPPORTING PAYROLL RECORDS, BIDDER SHALL REDACT ALL SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS. Dated this day of 20 Contractor/Bidder (Firm) Signature of Contractor/Bidder or Its Agent Ver. 2 — 4/16/12 BID NAME FOR BIDS DUE Printed Name and Title SPECIFICATIONS CITY OF SOUTH BEND Spec D 2016 or Newer 28 Cubic Yard Single Arm Side Loading Refuse Truck March 14, 2017 pursuant to_notices._given,she-undersigned_offers_bid(s)_to_the _Ci!Mf_South_Bend in -accordance — --- ---vith-the-following-attachment(s)wvhich-specifythe-class-or-item-number-or description, quantrty,---- SPEC tDl MORE OR LESS It is the intent of these specifications to describe a vehicle or piece of equipment for the City of South Bend. The unit shall be bid as a fully equipped complete unit as set out in the attached specifications. No partial or split bids will be accented. Unit to be bid with and without trade-in if applicable. Vendor to complete bid proposal contained in this bid specification and attach to the submitted bid. These are minimum specifications. Any variation from the specifications must be spelled out on a separate deviation list in order for the bid to be valid. Any items not listed on the deviation sheet will be assumed to be part of the unit. 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. Vendor shall provide all information requested in specifications to qualify for bid. If information on brochure submitted does not completely cover specifications requested, it shall be typed and attached to brochure. If an alternate is included within these specifications, please be advised that, alternate items placed in the specifications are to determine the best configuration of the item within a budgeted amount and may be included in the award criteria. If the Board elects to award one or more (s), the base bid price and the alternate bid price(s) will be totaled and compared for all bidders offering the final configuration. Award will be made based on the lowest responsible/responsive bid prices submitted for the base bid with selected (s), if applicable. Failure to submit a bid on an alternate may result in the entire bid being non -responsive, depending on the final configuration of the product. Ver. 2 — 4/16/12 Payment will be processed once the unit is inspected and accepted as to meeting the specifications by the Division of Central Services. This will include all manuals and warranty documentation. Bidder must state as accurately as possible an intended delivery date from the date of the bid award. Due to the age of the City's existing fleet, it is imperative that the unit's be delivered as quickly as possible. Stated delivery lead time may be included as an integral part of our bid selection process. FOB Central Services. The unit and all related paperwork is to be delivered to: —-_ 1045 WestSampleStreet - South Bend Indiana 46619 All Certificates of Origin/Title Work shall list the owner as: The City of South Bend 1045 West Sample Street South Bend, Indiana 46619 The Board will award the bid to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. If the bid is not awarded to the lowest bidder, the factors used to justify the awards will be stated in writing at the request of any bidder. The Board reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids or portions thereof and to waive any irregularities or informalities. SPECIFICATIONS FOR A 2016 OR NEWER 28 CUBIC YARD SINGLE ARM SIDE LOADING REFUSE TRUCK It is the intent of these specifications to describe a 28 cubic yard, low entry cab, fully automated single arm side loading refuse truck with dual hand drive for the City of South Bend. Unit bid shall be new and unused. 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 equal quality and size, or greater, to those referenced, and are subject to approval by the South Bend Board of Public Works. Unit to be bid with and without the trade-in(s) Unit to be bid as a complete unit including all costs associated with delivery to the City of South Bend Central Services Division. Successful bidder is responsible for all repairs during the warranty period. Ver. 2 — 4/16/12 The City of South Bend reserves the right to reject any or 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 on a separate sheet by the dealer at the time of bidding in order for the bid to be valid. Vendor to complete bid proposal, options, and non-discrimination commitment contained in this bid specification and attach to the submitted bid. Chassis: Sandem Axle lnw entry�ab le -wheel -base -of 210 inches- ---- - - -_ - based on body -recommendation. -Steel front bumper and tow hooks to be - - - included: - - - Front Axle: 20,000 lb minimum capacity with 23,000 suspension and shock absorbers. Rear Axle: 46,000 lb minimum capacity, Hendrickson 4 link or equal with transverse rod air bag suspension or leaf spring equal. Driver controlled traction differential for both axles. Engine: Electronic controlled diesel engine with a minimum of 320 horse power. Emergency shut down system for low oil pressure and high coolant temperature. Provisions for front mounted crank shaft P.T.O. including flange for adapting to front mounted pump. Air cleaner to be dry type two stage. Engine block heater to be 1,000 watt minimum. Unit to include Webb fuel heater and spin -on fuel filter or equal. Engine troubleshooting manuals/software to be included. Transmission: Allison 4500 RDS or equal with push button controls. To include refuse auto neutral and 2nd gear limit mode. To include temperature gauge, internal oil filter and oil -to -water cooler. Troubleshooting manuals/software to be included. Exhaust: Vertical, must not interfere with CA dimension or mounting of packer body. Vertical exhaust pipe guard and rain cap to be included. Cooling: Gates blue stripe or equal hoses capable of withstanding 300 degree water temperature. Radiator to accommodate front mount PTO pump. Coolant to be permanent type set to - 35°F with coolant filter. Electrical: Two (2) maintenance -free, 12-volt batteries, 2,200 CCA minimum. Alternator to be 160 amp minimum, with solid state circuit protection. All lighting to be LED, and conform to DOT specifications. All electrical Ver. 2-4/16/12 connections to be waterproof. All wiring to be color coded and marked as to function. Master battery shut-off switch mounted in cab. Emergency jump start posts mounted on frame rail. Steering: Unit to have left and right side, dual steer operator stations. Full power assist with dual steering gear boxes, power steering pump and oil -to air cooler. Tires_& Wheels: _ Fxontxires15180R22.5 W-FI -20-ply-radial Goodyear G289Aor- - equivalent. Reartires11R22.5 16-ply radial Goodyear G288 or -- - - -equivalent Front -wheel to be 22.5 x 9 inches and rear wheel to be 22.5 x .25 me es. Altwheels to behub-pilotedand painted white. One spare tire and wheel for both front and rear to be included. Brakes: Dual anti -lock air brake system. 30 CFM minimum air compressor, automatic slack adjusters and dust shields. Bendix AD -IS or equal air dryer with shield, heater and integral reservoir. Work brake with return gear, auto neutral, and dash flipper for drive axle service brakes. Park brake chambers on both rear axles. Backing plates to be included. Frame: Frame to be 3/8" x 13 3/8" x 3 ''/4" class 8 minimum with a full length''/4" inside liner. Frame to include 24 inch integral front extension forPTO pump mounting. Frame shall have 100inches from rear axle trunnion to end of rail. Heavy duty steel front bumper. Fuel Tank: 60 gallon minimum capacity, and be of aluminum construction. Fuel tank to be mounted under cab on left hand side. Cab: Low entry two -door cab. Sit-down, dual -drive configuration to include right and left side operator foot pedals, right and left side steering wheels with tilt steering columns, and right and left side dash -mounted controls and gauges. Air ride drivers and fold -up low back passenger seat, external assist handles on both sides. 16"x7" heated and remote controlled mirrors with 8" heated convex mirrors. Right hand, fender mounted heated convex mirror. Tinted glass all around, dual sun visors, seat belts, self -cancelling turn signals and intermittent wipers. Cab to include hour meter and transmission temperature, oil pressure, water temperature, air pressure and fuel gauges. Engine remote interface with park brake and neutral interlocks. Engine interface connector in engine compartment. AM/FM radio. Overhead console for mounting of 2-way radio and for storage. Two 12-volt accessory outlets in dash. Power Ver. 2 — 4/16/12 distribution junction block in cab for body company interface connections. Air horn mounted under cab deck. Color to be white. Heavy duty heater, defroster and air conditioning system. Left and right door -activated dome lights, dual reading lights and dual door mounted lights. Cruise control with switches on dash or steering wheel. Option Compressed _ Natural --- - — - Gas: _ 320 horsepower; with l-,000 ft.lbs. torque minimum natural gas engine. Carbon fiber reinforced aluminum type 3 compressed natural gas tanks — Capacity to be a minimum of 90 DGE (diesel gallon equivalent) gallons. Fuel tanks integrated into the tailgate are preferred. Exact size and location of CNG fuel tanks to be approved by the Fleet Manager. Extended Warranties: Vendor to include a price list for extended engine and transmission warranties Ver. 2 - 4/16/12 Rust Proofing: Full five year warranty. Safety: Truck and equipment to conform to all State and Federal requirements, as well as O.S.H.A. and D.O.T. back up alarm to be included. Lighting to be LED type lights with mid body turn signals. Roof top strobe and two rear strobe lights to be included. Unit shall have one camera for arm, one for hopper and one rear facing and shall include color LCD monitor. Body: All surfaces exposed to abrasion or wear must be AR 400 or better. Minimum capacity -to be 26 cubic yards excluding the receiving hopper -- — - -- - - which -shall haven 5-cubic yard capacity -minimum. Maximum outside - - - body height above chassis shall be 98". Body floor to be 3/16" minimum, sides and roof 8 gauge minimum abrasion resistant steel. Front of body to have window covered by expanded metal. Body to include rear view and hopper camera system. To include front and rear mud guards on rear axles and rear mudguards on front axle. All roof and sidewall members shall be continuously welded. Hopper: All surfaces exposed to abrasion or wear in hopper must be AR 400 or better. Floor and side walls to be 3/16 inch minimum. Front wall to be 12 gauge minimum. Hopper to be completely enclosed with left hand door equipped with lock to hold it open or closed. Door to be 14 gauge steel minimum, left door 26" x 36" minimum. Hopper to include a 40 gallon minimum leach aid tank with easily accessible drain valve. Work lights to be included for the hopper. Fully Automated Cart Lift Mechanism Right Side Automated cart lifting mechanism to be on the right side of the vehicle. Mechanism to be equipped with a grab clamp using high friction rubber strapping to enable loading roll carts. Clamp to accept carts from 32 gallon to 110 gallon without adjustments. Unit shall have a minimum 0" to 108" horizontal reach from right side of vehicle. Unit shall be capable of lifting 450 lbs, maintain self leveling of bin throughout the dump cycle. Unit to include control to automatically start packing process after cart is dumped. Unit to include grabber work lights. All functions of the mechanism must operate at all engine speeds including idle. Unit to incorporate switches with the joystick to provide cushioning at the end of cylinder strokes. The joystick shall have an off switch for control of the grab clamp. A lock valve shall be integrated in the inner boom cylinder to ll prevent any movement of the arm without actioning the joystick. Unit shall have secondary controls for the arm. Rear Tail Gate: To be 10 gauge minimum steel with two 2 %2" minimum operating cylinders, automatic hydraulic locking mechanism and safety pin. Tail gate to include a rubber seal on both sides and bottom to prevent liquid leakage. Manual control valve with safety lock to be in the cab and to include light and audible alarm when tail gate is unlocked. Tail gate to include safety prop rod and hydraulic line flow restrictor to prevent --- sudden descent. Packer: Packer face plate -and ram top thickness to be 1/4" AR-200 steel or equal. Packer to be guided on structural tubing guide rails. Packer panel shall be equipped with top, side and bottom wear bars. Bottom wear bars to be a minimum 3/8". Packer to be operated by two double acting cylinders capable of 800 lbs per cubic yard compaction. Cycle to be not more than 14 seconds at 1,200 engine RPM. Packer controls to be located in the cab, controls to be heavy duty, color coded, corrosion proof and weather resistant. Red emergency stop button shall stop packer ram movement at any time. Packer to be equipped with electronically controlled multi cycle timed or continuous operation system. System must be capable of packing at idle. The packing mechanism shall be capable of extending to the rear most end of the body, past full pack position, to provide off-loading - function when tailgate is raised. Hydraulic System: Pump to be double vane type driven by a coupler to the front of the engine crank shaft. System to have proper overall volume, PSI and GPM ratings to operate all systems of the packer unit in accordance with engineering best practices. Hydraulic reservoir to include sight level indicator with temperature gauge, magnetic drain plug, shut off valves in suction line and check valve in return line. Reservoir to have inspection and clean out cover. Section line to include 100 mesh strainer, return line to have 7 micron filter. Four braid wire hoses to be used on pressure side, all other hose bends to conform to SAE standards. Gauge test ports to be provided. All valving to be electric over hydraulic. Pump guard to be included. Electrical: All body lights to be LED type, recess mounted and water tight. Mid - body turn signals to be included. Hopper work lights to be included. One roof mounted and two tail gate mounted strobe lights to be included along with an electronic back up alarm. All limit switches to be heavy duty, industrial type, water tight with adjustable arm and over travel protection. All electrical circuit to be properly fused, color coded and numbered. Safety: Unit must conform to all Local, State, and Federal standards to include all DOT required lighting and additional lighting as specified. Tail gate and body to have safety prop rods, alarms and warning light, hydraulic safety check valves to prevent sudden descent. Packer blade to have emergency stop button. Back up alarm to be included along with camera. Any frame modification must exceed the initial frame RBM and section modules. Vehicle Weight Distribution: It is the intent of the City of South Bend to operate this vehicle from time to time on the highways and roads of the State of Michigan. Vendor to submit a weight distribution chart for the unit bid indicating each axles load with body full and compacted with normal dry refuse to 900 lbs per cubic yard. Miscellaneous: All pivot points, cylinder based trunnions, cylinder rod ends and hinge parts to be greasable from ground level. Body and hopper to be cleaned of all dirt and grit, steel gritblasted, urethane primed and finish with white IMRON 5000 or equal. Inner body cavity to be rust protected. Vendor to supply one parts, service, and operator's manual. Up to 16 hours of training to be included. Warranty: One full year complete unit. Engine and drive train extended warranties as specified. Hydraulic cylinders and pumps to be warranted for five (5) full years. Body to be warranted for one (1) full year. Successful bidder is responsible for all warranty repairs. Vendor to state nearest warranty dealer. If travel outside the City of South Bend is required for warranty repairs, transportation of the unit is the responsibility of the successful bidder. Transportation must take place within the next normal working day or the responsible party will be charged $100 per day late fee. Performance Evaluation: Each bidder should be prepared to provide the City with a unit for evaluation within 10 days of bid opening. A performance evaluation will be conducted by a team of City employees. Performance as determined by the City will be used to decide if the unit bid is responsive to the needs of the City of South Bend. The City of South Bend reserves the right to have a representative from an outside agency attend the performance evaluations. The results of these performance evaluations will be used to determine if the unit bid meets the minimum performance standards of the City of South Bend. The evaluation results are the property of the City of South Bend and cannot be used by anyone other than City employees for evaluation purposes. Quantity: One (1) more or less. Options: 1. Unit to be fueled by compressed natural gas in lieu of diesel fuel. Unit to be complete with all necessary components installed at time of chassis manufacture, no retrofits accepted. 2. Engine and electronics extended five (5) year 100,000 mile warranty 3. Five (5) year unlimited mileage transmission warranty Price Guarantee: The successful bidder shall guarantee the bid price for a minimum of 12 months to the City of South Bend. The City reserves the right to purchase up to four (4) additional units at this price within 12 months of bid award. Trade Ins: SW584 2011 Frt'125 yard packer, IFVHCYBS9BDAS5490 Delivery: Bidder must state an accurate delivery date which shall not exceed 100 days from the date of bid award. Due to the age of the City's existing fleet, it is imperative that the unit's be delivered as quickly as possible. Stated delivery can/will be used as the deciding factor in our bid award. FOB Central Services. The unit and all related paperwork is to be delivered to: Central Services Division 1045 West Sample Street South Bend, IN 46619 The Board will award the bid to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. If the bid is not awarded to the lowest bidder, the factors used to justify the awards will be stated in writing at the request of any bidder. The Board reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids or portions thereof and to waive any irregularities or informalities. 7 BID/PROPOSAL CITY OF SOUTH BEND BID NAME 2016 or Newer 28 Cubic Yard Single Arm Side Loading Refuse Truck FOR BIDS DUE March 14, 2017 Description Year/Make/Model Unit Price Labrie Automizer Mounted on 2018 Autocar, Model ACX64 $ 263,749.00 Year Make/Model — Trade In Unit Price 2011 1 SW584Freightliner25Yard Packer $ 62,000.00 Alternate# Description Cost Total 1 Unit to be fiieled by compressed $ 34, 308.00 $ 34 , 308.00 natural gas in lieu of diesel fuel. Unit to be complete with all necessary components installed at time of chassis manufacture, no retrofits accepted. 2 Engine and electronics extended 5 $ 2,600.00 $ 2,600.00 year, 100,000 mile warranty 3 Five (5) year unlimited mileage $ 960.00 $ 960.00 transmission warranty Estimated number of days for delivery from award Diesel 160-174 day date. ICNG 170-184 days A Bidder (Firm): Best Equipment Co Inc. Address: 5550 Poindexter Dr. City/State/Zip: Indianapolis, IN 46235 Telephone Number: 317-823-3050 Fax m Secretary/Treasurer (Title) H Gary A. Gilot, President Elizabeth A. Maradik, Member Suzanna M. Fritzberg, Member Therese J. Doran, Member James Mueller, Member Attest: Linda M. Martin, Clerk CITY OF SOUTH BEND INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 1. BID FORMS AND EXECUTION A. Bidders are expected to examine the Drawings, Specifications, Proposal and all Instructions. Failure to do so will be at the Bidder's risk. B. Each Bidder shall furnish all information required by the Notice, Instructions to Bidders and Specifications. Bids must be made on the form provided. The Bidder shall sign the Proposal and Non -Collusion Affidavit, which is a part of the provided form, where indicated, provide a notary signature and provide all other information required. C. The Bidder shall sign the Proposal in the following manner: If the Proposal is made by an individual, his/her name and post office address must be shown. If made by a partnership or joint venture, the name and post office address of each member of the partnership or joint venture must be shown. If made by a corporation, the Proposal must be signed by an officer Proposal in its behalf. 2. SEALED BIDS ONLY A. Bids, Proposals, Guaranty, and other required documents must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked on the outside with the general classification of material bids, i.e. 'Bid for Computer Equipment," 'Bid for Front End Loader," or "Bid for Office Supplies." B. When samples are required, such samples shall be delivered or shipped at the bidder's expense to the address specified in the Invitation to Bid. Samples must be shipped separately from bid documents and labeled clearly with the Bidders name, address and the commodity or equipment classifications and documents, the item (and item number, if any), and Material Safety Data Sheets (if applicable). All samples must be representative of the commodities or equipment which will be supplied by the successful Bidder. All samples will become the property of the City of South Bend and none will be returned, unless otherwise stated in the Specifications. C. In the event of an inconsistency between provisions of the contract documents, the . inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order: 3. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE A. Bid Form attached Proposal B. Amendments to Specifications C. Specifications D. Special Provision E. Instructions to Bidders F. Notice to Bidders 4. DELIVERY OF BIDS A. Bids must be delivered to the Office of the Board of Public Works, 131h Floor, County -City Building, Room 1316, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana 46601 (574) 235- 9251, by the time specified (local time) in the Notice to Bidders. If not delivered personally, the sealed envelope containing the Bid must be mailed to the following address: City of South Bend Clerk of the Board of Public Works 1316 County -City Building 227 West Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana 46601 10 B. The Post Office Department will be considered agent of the Bidder in delivering the bid. The City will not be responsible for deliveries. Any Bids received after the time specified will be returned unopened. C. Bids will be opened and read publicly at the time and place designated in the Notice to Bidders. Bidders, their authorized agents, and the public are invited to be present. D. Bidders may bid on one (1) or more item, provided however, that the bid submitted for each is delivered in a separate, sealed envelope, with the envelope clearly labeled on the outside as to the specific item for which the bid is being submitted. Bidders may submit separate bid bonds for each item being bid upon OR may submit one (1) bid bond equal to 10% of the combined total of all bids submitted. E. The Board may reject any bid that does not conform to these requirements as non- responsive. 5. ADDENDA — or other Bidding Documents will be answered verbally. If any prospective Bidder is unable or unwilling to comply with one or more requirements of the bidding document, such Bidder should so inform the Board of Public Works in writing. Upon receipt of such information, consideration will be given to the advisability of issuing an Addendum which would thereupon become applicable to all Bidders. Any such inquiry must be submitted at least seven (7) days prior to the bid opening date in order to give the Board sufficient time to consider any necessary Addendum. All answers to such inquiries, in the form of Addenda, will be furnished to all prospective Bidders who have registered with the City. All Bidders are required to acknowledge receipt of any Addenda by inserting the Addendum number and the issuing date on executed Proposals. 6. REJECTION OF PROPOSALS CONTAINING ALTERATION ERASURES INCOMPLETE BIDS AND ETC. A. Proposals shall be rejected if they show any alteration of form, additions not called for, conditional or alternate bids (except when and insofar as are invited), incomplete bids, erasures or irregularities of any kinds. B. All blank spaces for bid prices must be filled in, in ink, with the unit price and total price for each item (This does not apply to divisible bids). In case of incorrect totaling of amounts and where the unit price and the extension thereof do not agree, the unit price for each item shall govern, and the City is authorized to correct all erroneous extension and totals for the purpose of comparing bids. 7. TRADE DISCOUNTS A. Trade discounts shall not be shown separately, but shall be incorporated in the Bidders unit price, unless otherwise specified. 8. VEHICLE BIDS A. Bidders may bid on one (1) or more vehicles, provided however, that the bid submitted for each vehicle is delivered in a separate, sealed envelope, by vehicle, with the envelope clearly labeled on Bidders may bid on one (1) or more vehicles, provided however, that the bid submitted for each vehicle is delivered in a separate, sealed envelope, by vehicle, with the envelope clearly labeled on the outside as to the specific vehicle for which the bid is being submitted. Bidders may submit separate bid bonds for each vehicle being bid upon OR may submit one (1) bid bond equal to 10% of the combined total of all vehicle bids submitted. B. The Board may reject any bid that does not conform to these requirements as non- responsive. 9. TAX EXEMPTIONS A. The City of South Bend is exempt from the payment of federal excise and transportation taxes levied under the provision of the Internal Revenue Code. It is also exempt from the Indiana 11 State Gross Retail Tax (sales tax). The City will furnish the successful Bidder with any certificate of exemption required. 10. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS A. Withdrawal of bids will be allowed only in those cases in which a written request to withdraw a bid is received by the Board of Public Works prior to the date and hour for receiving and opening bids. In such cases, the same will be returned to Bidder unopened. it. ESCALATOR OR CONTINGENT CLAUSES A. The use of escalator clauses or other contingent clauses by the Bidder is prohibited, unless requested or permitted by the Invitation to Bid. No Proposal shall contain nor be accompanied by any writing purporting to limit or qualify the City's right to accept such Proposal or purporting to alter such Proposal or any Contract which may be executed pursuant thereto. 12. PRICES MUST BE DELIVERED PRICES A. The bid price shall be a delivered price. All materials shall be shipped F.O.B. destination as 13. AWARD — WAIVER OF TECHNICALITIES A. The Award of Bid, if any award be made, will be made within sixty (60) calendar days after the opening of Proposals to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder who's Proposal complies with all the requirements prescribed, exclusive of technicalities waived. Until the final award of the Bid, however, the right is reserved by the City to reject any and all Proposals and to waive technical errors. 14. SPLITTING OF AWARDS/DIVISIBLE BIDS A. Bids will be awarded on the basis of the total dollar amount for all items in the Proposal unless the bid is described by the City as a Divisible Bid. The City may award a Divisible Bid to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder for each item or class of items as indicated in the bid documents. 15. BIDDER QUALIFICATION A. The City may require any Bidder to submit evidence of qualifications, and may consider any evidence of the financial, technical, and other qualifications and abilities of the Bidder. The City will not award a Contract to a Bidder who, in its opinion, is not fully qualified on the basis of financial resources and responsibility, possession of adequate equipment, personnel, experience, and past record of performance to perform the obligations to be undertaken competently and without delay. A. A Purchase Order will be issued to the successful Bidder after formal acceptance of the bid is made by the City. 17. NEW MANUFACTURE A. Unless otherwise specified in the Invitation to Bid, the items offered shall all be new and the latest model of manufacture. 18. SOURCE OF SUPPLY A. If the Bidder is not a manufacturer, the source of supply must be shown and all sub- contractors must be identified. 19. PACKAGING A. All items shall be delivered strongly packed and marked according to accepted commercial practice unless otherwise directed in the Specifications. No charge shall be made for containers and the City shall have no obligation to return containers unless otherwise provided by the Specifications or Special Provisions. Any items not received in good condition will be rejected. 20. INSPECTION OF GOODS A. The City of South Bend reserves the right to inspect and have any goods tested after delivery for compliance with the specifications. Notice of latent defects, which would make the item 12 unfit for the purposes for which they are required, maybe given at anytime within one year after discovery of the defects. B. All items rejected must be removed immediately by the Contractor at the expense of the Contractor. If the Contractor fails or refuses to remove the rejected items, they may be sold by the City of South Bend. C. In some cases, at the discretion of the City, inspection of the commodities or equipment will be made at the factory, plant, or other establishment where they are produced before shipment. D. The above provision shall not be construed in limitations of any rights the City may have under any laws including the Uniform Commercial Code. 21. ASSIGNMENTS A. No person to whom a Contract has been awarded may assign his interest in the Contract without the consent, in writing, of the City. 22. CANCELLATION -- - -- - A. The City of South Bend reserves the right to cancel any Contract for failure or refusal of performance, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, collusion, conspiracy, or any other misconduct on the part of the Contractor. 23. DEDUCTION OF DAMAGES A. If the City cancels the contract for any cause, it shall deduct from whatever is owed the Contractor on the Contract or any other Contract, any amount sufficient to compensate the City for any damages suffered by it because of the Contractor's wrongdoing. 24. METHOD OF INVOICING FOR PAYMENT A. Contractor shall bill the City of South Bend 1. On regular invoice form giving a complete and detailed description of the goods delivered, including purchase order number. 2. If the Contractor allows a discount, the period of time in which the City must make payment to qualify for the discounts shall be computed from the date the City received the invoice (completely filled out), or the date the goods are delivered and accepted, whichever may be later, and shall not be less than twenty (20) days. 3. If more than one shipment is made under the Contract and on the same purchase order, the City will make partial payments on a basis that is agreeable to both parties. 25. OWNERSHIP OF GOODS A. The goods which are the subject of the Contract shall remain property of the Contractor until delivered to and accepted by the City of South Bend. 26. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES A. If the quantity set forth in the Notice to Bidders and Proposal is approximate and represents the estimated requirements of the City for a specified period of time, the unit price and the extended total price thereof shall be used only as a basis for the evaluation of bids. The actual quantities necessary may be more or less than the estimate, but the City shall neither be obligated nor limited to any specific amount. The City will, if at all possible, restrict increases to twenty percent (20%) of the estimated quantity and will, if at all possible, restrict decreases to twenty percent (20%) of the estimated quantity. 27. TERM "OR EQUAL" A. Where the term "OR EQUAL" is used in these Specifications, the Bidder deviating from specified item shall file with his/her bid a letter fully explaining and justifying his/her proposed article or equal. The City of South Bend shall be the sole judge in determining if the "OR EQUAL" offered meets the Specifications. 13 28. INDEMNIFICATION CLAUSE A. The Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of South Bend, its agents, officers, and employees from all costs, losses, claims and suits, including court costs, attorney fees, and other expenses, arising from or out of the negligent performance of this Contract by the Bidder or because or arising out of any defect in the goods, materials or equipment supplied by the Bidder. NOTE: Incoming mail does not reach the Board of Public Works until after 9:30 a.m. If you are sending your bid via Federal Express or another overnight source, please confirm that your package will arrive before the bid opening time and date. 14 AP 9st• I917 I e&"I Ise, /nd/ana: 5550P0indexlaiDi*9 /ndanapo/s, /edam 46235 /317/ B23-3O50 • /BOO) 372-2378 • /ax/3l7/ 823-3060 Oh/o: 12359Abbay/load Nor/h.9oyallon, Ohio 44133 (440)237--3515 • /888J 323-2378 • /a r/440/237-3765 Pub/ic 4Yoiks/rNunicipa//ConlracloiEquipmenl Spec/atists Sales •Parts • Seiu/ce •Leas/ng •F/nanc/ng Serv/ng/nd/ana, Oh/o, Kentucky& West libg/n/a Automated Side Loader Bid - March 14, 2017 City of South Bend, IN Exceptions Delivery: Upon receipt of the bid award, Best Equipment will provide the City of South Bend with a loaner Labrie automated side loading refuse truck within 24 hours at no charge. The City of South Bend will have full use of the loaner truck until the new Labrie automated side loading refuse truck is delivered. This truck will be inspected in South Bend by a road service technician from Best Equipment twice a month, until it is no longer in service in the City of South Bend, to help ensure its reliability and performance. Estimated delivery time of new Labrie automated side loading refuse truck is 160-174 days for diesel and 170-184 days for CNG. Chassis - 2018 Autocar ACX64 Meets or exceeds specifications Refuse body - 2017 Labrie Automizer Body: (page 4) Body floor made of Hardox 450 175,000 psi Body side wall liners made of Hardox 450 175,000 psi 27 c.y. Body capacity 102" outside body height above chassis frame rails Body floor: 0.157" Hardox 450 175,000 psi Sides (lower part): 10ga 80,000 psi Sides (upper part) & roof: 12ga 80,000 psi Hopper: (page 4) Hopper front wall: 14ga Hopper completely enclosed with door on RH side Fully automated cart lift mechanism right side: (page 4) 32 to 96 gallon capacity (need roll cart info to confirm if 110 gallon cart will fit) No switch for cushioning (cushioning always on) You deserve the BEST / So/fo'OUasle /HeC`C/hq / Slmolgyeepers /LifferConfio// Campos/ / r9&Was/eCO//ec/ion / SeweiC/eaneis / 691Ch9asi17C/eaners / rvrvcx Bestequipmentco. Coln Rear Tail Gate: (page 5) Tailgate sides and rear: 12 ga steel Packer: (page 5) Tip to dump in lieu of full eject Miscellaneous: (page 6) Training provided by Best Equipment for required 16 hours or more as needed. Alternate CNG information: Fuel tanks are tailgate mounted Capacity is 96 DGE US Steel: Labrie uses Canadian steel and Swedish steel. The Labrie plant is located in Canada and their suppliers are located near the plant. Hardox steel is used in their products also and it comes directly from Sweden. Sweden is the sole location where this steel is produced. Significant points where we Exceed specifications: 6-1//2 c.y. Hopper Cart lift mechanism - 144" maximum reach Cart lift mechanism -Maximum lift at maximum reach is 1000 Ibs Thank you for the opportunity to bid this item. If you have any questions regarding our submission please contact me. 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I hope this is to your satisfaction. LABRIE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC. 175. route du Pont, Saint -Nicolas (Qu6bec) G7A 2T3 CANADA Tel.: (418) 831-8250 11.800-463-6638 I Fax: (418) 831-5255 I w .labriegroup.com '�n$? 111 jugor- WA11 *7)T E INDUSTRIAL.: r Company ID Number: 457191 To be accepted as a participant in E-Verify, you should only sign the Employer's Section of the signature page. If you have any questions, contact E-Verify at 888-464-4218. Page 12 of 13 1 E-Verity MOU for Employer 1 Revision Dale 09/01/09 www.dhs.gov/E-Verify � Company U[]Number: 4571S1 Page 1oa1o|s+erlfywoofor Employer | Revision Date oom1my vvwxmdhs.Onv/E~Vorioy UR REPU Experts in Municipal and Contractor Environmental Solutions Since NEW FACILITY: SUMMER 2017 5550 POINDEXTER DRIVE 12359 ABBEY ROAD COLUMBUS, OH LOUISVILLE, KY INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46235 NORTH ROYALTON, OH 44133 COMING SOON COMING SOON 800.372.13EST I EXPERTS@BESTEQUIPMENTCO.COM I WWW.BESTEQUIPMENTCO.COM Best Equipment Company is home to the best parts associates and personnel in the industry. They will help you get what you need so you can focus on getting the job done.IV omit'" Pri r PARTS DEPARTMENT • Knowledgeable and Friendly Parts Associates • Stocked Warehouses of OEM Parts • UPS Shipping for Quick Fulfillment • Serving Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky ROAD SERVICE Best Equipment Company has a team of highly skilled technicians dedicated to visiting customers on site. Because keeping your fleet up and running is as important to us as it is to you. QEgU1�� VMENT 800.372.8EST -- r.omuanro rn. DEDICATED ROAD SERVICE • Troubleshooting, In -Field Repair Estimates, On -Site Service, and More... • Preventative Maintenance Contracts • Serving Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky ' TRAINING Continuous education and training a x is critical to your success. `- Best Equipment is here A i•�, to train at deliveryL ' p and beyond. ,p�� .y y�A- jiA � �\ � , n •�0 I .\ �� yi: I ems, � TRAINING + CONTINUOUS EDUCATION • Factory Hosted Service Schools • Training al Delivery • Additionol Training Upon Request On -Site of at Bps[ Facility • L A P •