HomeMy WebLinkAboutOpening of Bids - One (1) or More, 2020 or Newer, Truck Mounted Street Sweeper - Spec S - Hoosier Equipment LLCCITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA __SELLER'S BID FOR SALE OR LEASE OF MA?ERIALS
AND NON -COLLUSION AND NON -DEBARMENT AFFIDAVIT AND
NON-DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT FOR SELLERS
Spec S — One (1) or More 2020 or Newer Truck Mounted Street Sweeper
BID NAME
FOR BIDS DUE November 24, 2020; 9:00 a.m.
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Agent of Bidder (if Applicable):
When the prospective Contractor is unable to certify to any of the statements 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
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The undersigned Contractor, being duly sworn upon his/her/its oath, affirms under the penalties of perjury
that:
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
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
million dollars ($20,000,000) or more in value in the energy sector of Iran;
or
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.
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 award 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 City'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
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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.
Dated this A3 r -R, day of &Up-b-e,20A p
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(To be completed only by Contractors/Bidders claiming to be a "local Indiana business"pursuant to I.C. 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) A 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 County, Indiana, or the following counties located adjacent to St. Joseph County:
Elkhart County, Marshall County, Starke County and LaPorte County
There are the following price preferences for supplies purchased from a local Indiana business:
• 5% for a purchase expected by the purchasing agency to be less than $50, 000
• 3%for a purchase expected by the purchasing agency to beat least $50,000 but less than $100,000.
• 1% for a purchase expected by the purchasing agency to beat least $100,000.
Date:
Pursuant to I.C. 5-22-15-20.9, 4 LL.C., claims a local Indiana business
preference for Project S— Project # located within the City of
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❑ St. Joseph County, Indiana
The following county located adjacent to St. Joseph County, Indiana: Q,r,5w
❑ 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.
WHENSUPPLYING SUPPORTING PAYROLL RECORDS, BIDDER SHALL REDACTALL
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS.
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SPECIFICATIONS
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
NAME Spec S — One (1) or More 2020 or Newer Truck Mounted Street Sweeper
FOR BIDS DUE November 24,2020; 9:00 a.m.
Spec S — One (1) or More 2020 or Newer Truck Mounted Street Sweeper
These specifications describe a Truck Mounted Sweeper to be used by the City of South Bend.
The unit shall be quoted as a fully equipped complete unit as set out in the attached
specifications. No partial or split quotes will be accepted. Vendor to complete proposal contained
in this specification and attach to the submitted quote.
These are minimum specifications. The unit must meet all of these specifications without
modifications in order for the quote to be valid.
Equipment that is quoted pursuant to these specifications shall be of equal quality and size, or
greater, to those referenced.
Vendor shall provide all information requested in specifications to qualify for quote. If
information on brochure submitted does not completely cover specifications requested, it shall be
typed and attached to brochure.
Payment will be processed once the unit is inspected and accepted as to meeting this
specification by the Division of Central Services. This will include all manuals and warranty
documentation.
Specifications: Shall be as
Specified:
Chassis: Conventional design with factory installed dual steering. Both Yesv No❑
operator stations to include separate controls and gauges as
specified. Each station to function independently of the other.
Wheel base to meet sweeper manufacturer specifications no
longer than 148". Auto Lube System to be included.
Front Axle: 12,000 lb. minimum. Yes] No❑
Front Suspension: 12,000 lb. minimum, flat leaf springs with shock absorbers. Yes No❑
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Rear Axle: 23,000 lb. minimum with 6.43 gear ratio. Yes[ No❑
Rear Suspension: 23,000 lb. air ride suspension with automatic height control Yesv No❑
valves. The air ride system shall have on override feature to be
used while dumping the hopper which shall allow all air to be
exhausted and help with stability.
Engine: A turbo charged inline six -cylinder electronic controlled diesel Yes No❑
engine, with no less than 200 hp. Emergency shutdown system
for low oil, high water temperature. Radiator fan to be viscous
type. Air filters shall be replaceable paper type. Oil filters shall
be full flow type. Fuel system to include primary and secondary
filters and fuel/water separator. Air cleaner restriction indicator.
Engine warranty to be 5 year/ 100,000 miles.
Cooling: Heaviest available for model. System shall be equipped with Yes[ No❑
overflow recovery system, corrosion resistor mechanism, and
sight glass. Permanent anti -freeze set to minus 35 degrees.
Transmission: Allison automatic transmission 2500 RDS series or equivalent. Yes] No[-]
Furnished with transmission temperature gauge, internal oil
filter, and oil cooler. Allison extended service coverage shall be
included, 5 year/unlimited miles.
Fuel Tank: 50 -gallon minimum capacity. Tank to be marked "diesel fuel". Yes] No❑
Davco Series 243 heated fuel/water separator or equal located in
the engine compartment. Tank to supply sweeper and chassis
engines.
Electrical: Two (2) maintenance free batteries, 1850 CCA, alternator 160- Yed No❑
amp minimum, solid state circuit protection system. Lighting per
DOT specifications, all electrical connections to be waterproof.
LED stop, tail and turn lights. Power window and locks to be
included.
Frame: 120,000 PSI frame. Heavy duty single rail. Frame to have Yes] No❑
section modules of 15.00 and RBM of 1,200,000 in/lbs.
minimum. Front and rear tow hooks, heavy duty steel front
bumper.
Brakes: Dual air brake system: Front cam 16.5" x 5", rear cam 16.5" x Yes No❑
8.62". Wabco Air Dryer with spin on cartridge. Automatic slack
adjusters, full vehicle anti-lock brakes and dust shields.
Paint: Cab and sweeper shall be painted with high gloss polyurethane YesoNo❑
white.
Steering: Chassis manufacture dual operator's stations with dual steering Yes No❑
locations, for safety only one operator's station to function at a
time. Power assist. Tilt steering column at both stations to be
included.
Tires & Wheels: Steel disc wheels, 11R225 14 ply. tubeless radial tires, front Yes] No❑
highway, rear mud and snow. All wheels to be hub piloted.
Cab: Conventional, air ride cab with dual steering and operator Yes No❑
stations complete. Equipped with tinted windshield, door and
dash operated dome light, 12 -volt outlet, Air suspension seats
(both) with HD cloth trim. dual air horns, heavy duty
heater/defroster, air conditioning, dual sun visors, insulated head
liner, intermittent electric wipers and washers, remote electric
heated mirrors with 8" convex spot mirrors and dual hood
mounted convex spot mirrors. Dual cab entrance assist handles.
Cab mounted strobe light to be included. The following gauges
shall be dash mounted at both the right and left operator's
station: fuel, tachometer, hour meter, volt meter, oil pressure,
water temperature, and transmission temperature. Chassis to be
equipped with an electronic back up alarm and back up camera.
Cab to have premium insulation package. Electric locks and
windows. AM/FM radio with Blue Tooth.
Engine Heater: 750 W Block Heater with waterproof receptacle located under Yes[] No[--]
driver's door.
Exhaust: Horizontal exhaust with vertical tail pipe located as to not Yed No❑
interfere with the mounting of the sweeper body and
mechanisms.
Safety: Truck and equipment to conform to all D.O.T. requirements Yesd No[--]
including back up warning device.
Warranty: Chassis 12 months/unlimited miles complete. Engine and Yes No❑
drivetrain as specified.
The unit shall be purchased as a complete street sweeper. The
seller will be responsible for all warranty repairs and/or the
transportation of the unit to and from authorized warranty repair
facility within 8 hours of notification. Failure to do so will result
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in a $200 per day late charge. Exceptions to this policy may be
grounds to reject a vendors quote. Successful vendor will provide
written documentation of all warranties, including length of
warranties.
General Sweeper All units quoted must be regular production models that have
Requirement: been produced for a minimum of five (5) years. Modifications of
a factory -built sweeper to meet this specification will not be
allowed. No Exceptions.
Debris Hopper: Hopper "Full" indicator activated by hopper weight.
Hydraulically controlled hopper door. Hopper volumetric
capacity shall be not less than 5.45 cubic yards. Useable capacity
not less than 3.8 yards. A hopper inspection door shall be
supplied. Inspection door with steps and handles for access.
Variable dump heights, minimum 20" to maximum, 127'
measured at the bottom of the chute. Scissor type lift with
greasable pins. Double scissor lift with dual, single stage
cylinders. Minimum dumping capacity of 11,000 lbs. Sweeper
shall not require jack stands and/or outriggers to stabilize chassis
during dumping cycle. Units requiring this stabilization are not
acceptable. Terrain level sensor disables hopper raise if unit on
overly un -level ground. For safety, apparatus shall have an
interlock to prevent raising hopper without engaging the park
brake. To extend wear life, all cylinder lift joints and hopper
pivots shall be greasable.
Engine: Sweeper engine shall be 74 HP diesel engine, EPA Tier 4 final
emission compliant. Engine shall be equipped with a full flow oil
filter and fuel filter. Dual stage, dry type air intake pre -cleaner
with spinner. Reset type restriction indicator on air filter housing.
Engine shall be protected by Permanent anti -freeze set to minus
35 degrees. Engine, radiator and all auxiliary engine driven
devices shall be resilient mounted through a dedicated engine
frame. Safety shut down system for high coolant temperature,
low oil pressure and low hydraulic oil level with direct reading
gauges mounted in rear engine compartment. Engine and front of
the engine radiator shall be accessible without the use of any
tools. Engine, radiator and auxiliary engine driven devices shall
be protected from the elements and vandals by twin fiberglass
latching clamshell doors, opening 180 degrees, providing 270
degrees of complete accessibility to all engine maintenance
components. Engine compartment to include RH mounted
lockable stainless steel toolbox; 24 inches long x 13.5 inches
wide x 6 3/8 inches tall for operator designated tools.
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Electrical Sweeper electrical system shall be independent from the chassis
Systems: electrical system. Sweeper shall have an electronic back-up
alarm for additional warning and safety when chassis is in
reverse. For safety and to avoid damage to the main broom, side
broom and elevator, all sweeping components shall automatically
raise when transmission is put into reverse. Sweeper shall have a
rear facing back-up camera for additional safety and operator
awareness of surroundings. Sweeper lighting shall include rear
identification lights, side broom and main broom spot lights and
rear clearance lights. Sweeper wiring harness shall be color -
coded and hot stamped with appropriate word designation
labeled every four inches, i.e. "Ignition", "Side Broom" on each
wire. Sweeper engine shall have one (1) 1000 CCA, 12 volt
battery. Sweeper engine shall have a 60 amp. alternator.
Electrical circuits to be protected by automotive style fuses.
In -Cab Sweeping All sweeper controls shall be mounted on a central console
Controls: located between the left and right operators position. All switches
to be tactile rocker type. Control panel to be lit for night
operation. One-piece, permanent control console overlay with
clearly labeled switches and indicators. Sweeping mode engaged
by one Sweep/Transport/Dump switch. Individual switches for
left and right broom (On/Off). Individual switch for main broom
and conveyor (Forward/Reverse). Individual switches for water
pump on/off, right side broom water on/off and left side broom
water on/off. Individual switch for throttle increase and decrease.
Dust control water flow to be independently and continuously
variable from off to full on for each side broom and the main
broom. Hopper raise/lower and tilt to be controlled via joystick
and configured per SAE standards for bucket loading equipment.
Squeegee Conveyer shall be able to load hopper to 100% of rated useable
Conveyer: capacity. Conveyer rotation, forward or reverse shall be
selectable without leaving the cab. Conveyor shall be constructed
of 11 rubber edged flights driven by steel roller type chain on
polyurethane sprockets. The floor plate shall be a bolt in
_ construction, three piece design, manufactured of abrasion
resistant steel. Conveyer speed shall be variable with the sweeper
engine from the cab. Conveyor shall have a variable ground
clearance height setting from 5" to 12" for various types of
debris and sweeping conditions. The conveyer shall be
hydraulically raised and lowered from within cab controls. The
conveyer system will be driven hydraulically and protected from
overpressure by relief valve. The unit shall include a visual
conveyer stall alarm. A safety system is to be included to disable
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hopper dump if conveyer is in down position. Conveyer grease
fittings shall be centrally located. The unit shall include a
conveyer flush/tank fill selector system. The conveyer shall be no
less than 60" wide. Sweeper shall have the provision to be
converted to a belt style conveyer for application flexibility.
Air System: The pneumatic system shall have DOT fittings. There shall be a
PR4 type pressure protector for the chassis air system to protect
the chassis air system. All pneumatic cylinders shall be
interchangeable. All pneumatic cylinders must be rated to 150
PSI and have a separate rod seal and wiper to prevent
contamination entering the cylinder.
Hydraulic System: Maximum 35 -gallon hydraulic reservoir with sight gauge
indicating oil level and temperature. The system shall contain
one 100 -mesh suction strainer and one 6 -micron absolute return
filter. Quad gear pump, with direct drive from auxiliary engine.
The main broom, each side broom and the conveyer shall have
independent, dedicated gear pump sections. Auxiliary engine
must power all sweeper hydraulic functions. System shall include
a hydraulic oil cooler, sized to allow for continuous operation
with broom speeds set to the minimum possible and the aux
engine set to the maximum.
Sweep Path: Shall be minimum 10' with both side brooms down.
Side Brooms: Dual side brooms 46 -inch diameter, hydraulically driven, raised
and lowered controlled by the operator from the cab. Brooms to
be free floating trailing arm to prevent damage when
encountering an obstacle. Both side brooms to be able to extend
and retract while in the sweeping mode, controlled by operator
from within the cab. Sweeper shall have center deflector to
prevent debris from being transferred side to side. Side broom
motors shall be able to simultaneously apply a minimum of 7000
lb. -in. of torque to brooms without stalling them. Both brooms
shall have LED lights on them for night operation. Side brooms
to operate individually or simultaneously. Brooms shall be five
segment tempered steel wire bristles and variable speed from 50
to 150 RPM controlled by operator inside the cab.
Main Broom: The main broom shall be not less than 60 inches long and not
less than 34 inches in diameter. Broom shall be driven by a
hydraulic motor directly mounted to the broom core. The motor
shall be protected from overpressure using a relief valve. To
provide flexibility for varying sweeping conditions, broom speed
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shall be variable, 50 RPM to 150 RPM, by operator from the cab
while moving. Suspension and pressure control shall be
hydraulic, automatic self-adjusting and maintain a set pattern
throughout the broom life with no input from the operator.
Broom pressure indicator shall be a gauge in the engine
compartment. Independently operated arms to maintain a set
pattern over all surfaces, without the use of shock, springs or
linkages. Main broom shall be prefab disposable type, filled with
polypropylene. Sweeping path shall be not less than 10 feet wide
with right and left side broom activated. Main broom shall be
shielded by a hinged steel broom hood. Plastic hoods are not
acceptable. Main broom hood shall be designed to not only
prevent material from being over thrown into following traffic,
but also be capable of channeling over throw back into the dirt
chamber. Main broom shall have a work light. Main broom shall
be hydraulically raised or lowered by in -cab control. Main broom
grease fittings shall be centrally located. The main broom motor
shall be able to apply 7266 lb. -in of torque to the broom without
stalling.
Water System: Tank capacity shall be not less than 360 U.S. gallons (1368 L).
Tank shall be constructed of polyethylene. To prevent the
contamination of the water supply, tank shall be equipped with
an anti -siphon device Compliant to American National Standard
Air gaps in plumbing systems ASME A112.12-1991. Three (3)
spray nozzles at each side broom and three (3) spray nozzles on
rear broom spray bar. An 80 -mesh filter on suction line in-line
water filter shall be provided with the fill hose to prevent
contaminants from entering the water tank. Spray water pump
shall be an electric diaphragm type to provide adequate flow and
pressure to properly atomize water for efficient dust control.
Controls: Dual steering as factory installed by the chassis manufacturer and
certified by the Department of Transportation. All sweeping
controls to be mounted on a central terminal for use at both
operator locations. All gauges to be lighted and located on the
control panel. All auxiliary engine controls to be mounted on the
central control panel. All switches and controls to be clearly
marked as to their function and lighted for both cab over and
conventional models. Sweeper engine instruments shall include
tachometer, hour meter, oil pressure gauge and lamp, air filter
restriction indicator (at engine). Sweeper instruments shall
include main broom down pressure hydraulic filter restriction
indicator, sweeper out of level and full hopper indicators. Side
Yes No❑
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broom pressure gauges.
Performance: Unit quoted must be capable of sweeping dirt and debris
Yes No❑
commonly found in a City street sweeping environment. The
unit must be capable of cleaning the street of all dirt and debris in
one pass at a sweeping speed of no less than 4 mph and maintain
an acceptable level of dust control. Each vendor should be
prepared to provide the City with a unit for evaluation. A street
sweeping performance evaluation may be conducted by a team of
City employees. Performance as determined by the City will be
used to decide if the unit quoted is responsive to the needs of the
City of South Bend. The City of South Bend reserves the right to
have representatives from an outside agency attend the
performance evaluations. The results of these performance
evaluations will be used to determine if the unit quoted 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.
Safety Equipment: Complete unit to conform to all DOT and Federal motor vehicle
Yes No[]
standards. Unit to include safety props to lock the hopper in the
raised position. Unit to include cab mounted strobe light with
limb guard, and directional light bar with arrow mounted on the
rear. Unit to include slow moving vehicle emblem, back up
alarm, cab mounted 5 lb. fire extinguisher and warning triangle
kit. Unit to include a "hopper raised" warning light and alarm to
be operational with either the truck chassis or sweeper body
ignition switches.
Paint & Graphics: Cab to be factory white, sweeper unit to have high gloss Yes No[]
polyurethane white or equal. Unit to be supplied without front
or side graphics stating make, model, manufacturer, or selling
vendor. ManufacturerNendor wishing to display graphics must
have prior approval of the Director of Central Services Division,
City of South Bend.
Manuals: Two (2) operation, two (2) parts and two (2) service manuals Yes No❑
shall be provided. All software, diagnostic links, scanners, and
subscriptions needed for adjustments or repairs will be provided.
Subscriptions will be pre -paid for a two-year period.
Parts Availability: All normal wear parts must be shipped within 24 hours of the YesJNo❑
order or the parts are free excluding weekends and holidays.
Vendor to list cost of the following replacement parts:
Gutter Broom Section $ JC1.7Y each
Main Broom Section $ 5a3.00 each
Elevator Flights $ 30.93 each
Elevator Belts $ 817.33 each
Elevator Sprockets $ 53.54 each
Service & Vendor to supply a list of all filters, belts, component serial
Yes[] No[]
Training: numbers, and common use parts on the unit along with part
numbers. Vendor to provide 8 hours of operator and service
training at the startup of the unit (s). Vendor to provide the first
preventative maintenance operation as specified by the
Manufacturer. This PM will be performed at the Equipment
Services Garage and City personnel will be in attendance for
training purposes. Vendor to supply all filters and fluids
necessary.
User List: Vendor to supply 1 current user list. This list should include users
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of the model being quoted within the State of Indiana.
Delivery
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Vendor to state delivery date not to exceed 180 days. Due to the 70 V s
current age and condition of our sweeper fleet the stated delivery ""
date may be taken into consideration when making the purchase
decision.
Central Services Division
1045 West Sample Street
South Bend, IN 46619
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Payment for each unit will be processed upon delivery of the unit
to the City of South Bend.
Number of Units: One (1) or more.
Yes[ No❑
Price Guarantee: The successful vendor shall guarantee the quote price for a Yeso No❑
minimum of 12 months from the purchase date to the City of
South Bend. The City reserves the right to purchase up to two (2)
additional sweepers at this price.
Note to Vendor: Vendor to check Yes or No for each area of this specification as
listed and return with submitted quote. When a No is checked
the vendor must attach an explanation of the reason and
comparable technology or performance to the unit being quoted.
Failure to do so will be grounds to reject the quote as non-
responsive. Any system or systems required in the operation,
maintenance, or safety of a complete working unit and not
described in this specification should be noted and explained on
a separate sheet and attached to the quote.
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QUOTE/PROPOSAL
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
QUOTE NAME Spec S — One (1) or More 2020 or Newer Truck Mounted Street
FOR QUOTES
DUE: November 24, 2020; 9:009 a.m.
Description
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NON -COLLUSION AND NON -DEBARMENT AFFIDAVIT AND
NONDISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT FOR SELLERS
STATE OF INDIANA)
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The undersigned seller or agent, being duly sworn on oath, says that it 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 offered by any person nor to prevent any person from making an offer nor to induce anyone to
refrain from making an offer and that this offer is made without reference to any other offer.
The prospective seller certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor 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.
The undersigned seller 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:
Seller agrees not to discriminate against 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, handicap,
national origin or ancestry. Breach of this provision may be regarded as a material
breach of the contract.
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City of South Bend
Spec S — One (1) or More 2020 or Newer Truck Mounted Street Sweeper
Debris Hopper
- Hopper volume capacity is 5 yards. Usable capacity is 4.3 cubic yards which is .5 cubic
yards more than specifications.
Engine
- All maintenance items are on the back side of the engine. Therefore, there is no need
for the entire engine compartment to open at 270 degrees.
Electrical System
- Sweeper and chassis utilize the same batteries providing more cranking amps to the
rear engine rather than one battery just for the auxiliary engine.
In Cab Sweeping Controls
- Hopper lift and dump are controlled with switches rather than a joystick. Switches are
cheaper to replace. Joysticks are easily broken.
Squeegee Conveyor
- There are 13 flights rather than 11 which allows for more debris to be transferred to the
hopper at a faster speed. Chain sprockets are rubber rather than polyurethane.
Air System
- All cylinders are not interchangeable
Main Broom
- Broom is 58" wide. The Schwarze unit has larger gutter brooms so it is still able to
obtain a wider sweeping path.
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Porter Co. Hwy. Dept.
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HOOSIER EQUIPMENT LLC
11465 Redwood Rd., Plymouth, IN 46563
Office: (574) 952-5808 / Fax: (574) 935-0550 / Sales: (574) 780-9385 or (574) 780-3258
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Conveyer floor
Bolt -on; replaceable
Speed
Forward and reverse, in -cab variable speed
Cleaning
standard, independent from engine rpm
Adjustment
Threaded rack
Drive
Direct drive hydraulic; forward and reverse
Hopper connection
Positive seal to eliminate debris spillage
Suspension
Air cylinders with in -cab adjustment for lower
nozzles and lower roller flush
conveyer lift
Conveyer jam warning
Console -mounted, light and alarm
CONVEYER / SQUEEGEE
Conveyer
Squeegee with replaceable flights
Conveyer chain
Precision, heavy duty, constant -radius roller chain
Flexibility
Flexes for large object passage
Cleaning
Built-in flushing system with high volume fan jet
Cooling system
nozzles
CONVEYER / BELT
Conveyer
Heavy duty multi -ply belt with full width cleats
Cleaning
Built-in flushing system with high volume fan jet
100 -mesh suction, 10 -micron return,
nozzles and lower roller flush
WATER SYSTEM
Center deflector
Capacity of tank
SE conventional 350 gal (1325 L)
Trailing arm design with 2 in (51 mm) wide
SE cabover. 350 gal to 700 gal (1325 L to 2650 L]
Tungsten carbide shoe with elastomeric flex link
TE conventional 200 gal (1230 L)
Air suspension with in -cab adjustment and display
TE cabover. 350 gal to 500 gal (1325 L to 2555 L)
Construction
Polyethylene
Filler
4 in [102 mm] air gap fill; tubular protected fill
receptacle
Fill
Hose 25 ft with 2.5 in nst hydrant coupling
(7620 mm x 63.5 mm)
Mounting
Bolt -on, removable
Pump
Electric diaphragm pump,
5.88 gpm (22.3 Lpm] at 50 psi (3.5 bar]
Spray bars
In -cab, independent control; 7 nozzles located
across front bumper, 4 nozzles at each gutter
broom and 5 nozzles across the main broom
Spray nozzles
All brass 80 degree fan pattern with
100 mesh tip strainer
Filter
200 mesh screen primary with 5 micron
high capacity secondary filter
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel tank
Diesel, 50 gallons (189.25 L)
CNG, 50 DGE (Diesel Gal. Equivalent] at 3600 psi
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Pump
Variable displacement load sense piston pump
Reservoir
35 gal (133 L] mounted above pump
Oil cooler
120 000 btu twin electric fans
Valves
Electro -mechanical; 12 V do with lighted din
Cooling system
connectors
Protection
Pressure relief
Controls
In -cab; all electric
Filtration
100 -mesh suction, 10 -micron return,
Bristles
5 -micron breather
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Voltage 12V
Alternator 160 amp
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Manufacturer
Cummins
Displacement
171 cu in (2.8 L)
Brake horsepower
74 @ 2500 rpm
Cooling system
Liquid -cooled
GUTTER BROOMS
Location
Behind cab
Diameter
49 in (1245 mm)
Type
5 segment wire filled plastic recyclable head
Speed
in -cab variable speed standard, independent from
Lift control
engine rpm
Suspension
Free-floating with air suspension and air extension
Drive
Full hydraulic
Adjustments
Manual tilt; in -cab remote hydraulic tilt (optional)
Bristles
26 in [660 mm] wire
Center deflector
Raises and lowers automatically with main broom
MAIN BROOM
Diameter
36 in (914 mm)
Length
58 in (1473 mm)
Bristles
Replaceable solid core, poly wafer,
poly wafer/steel combo or strip broom
Lift control
In -cab pneumatic lift with positive lock
Drive
Direct drive hydraulic motor
Mounting
Full floating
Speed
Forward and reverse, in -cab variable speed
Standard, Independent from engine rpm
Bearings
Self -aligning
Dirt shoes
Trailing arm design with 2 in (51 mm) wide
Tungsten carbide shoe with elastomeric flex link
Suspension
Air suspension with in -cab adjustment and display
DEBRIS HOPPER
SE and TE- 139 in [3532 mm]
Volumetric capacity
5.0 cu yds (3.82 cu m)
Construction
3/16 in floor, 10 gauge sides/roof, temper pass/
pickled in oil carbon steel optional stainless steel
Gross lift capacity
14 000 lbs (6350 kg)
Dumping
Scissor -lift with hopper tilt
Dump height
(Variable) 16 in (406 mm) to 138 in [3505 mm]
Inspection
Side door with ladder access, front view window
with double skylight and led illumination
GENERAL
Wheelbase
SE and TE- 139 in [3532 mm]
Cabover- 132 in (3353 mm)
Length
SE and TE- 273 in (6934 mm]
Cabover- 269 in (6833mm)
Travel width
96 in (2438 mm)
Sweeping width
134 in (3404 mm) (brooms extended)
Overall height
113 in (2870 mm)
GVWR
33 000 lbs [14 969 kgs]
PAINT
One coat of sealer/primer and two coats of DuPont Imron Elite polyure-
thane white color
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
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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
of the corporation or by a representative duly authorized by the corporation to execute the
Proposal in its behalf.
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 Bidder's 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:
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 Board of Public Works at bpwbids(o.southbend in. gov, by the
time specified (local time) in the Notice to Bidders. Any Bids received after the time
specified will be returned unopened.
B. 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.
C. 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.
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D. The Board may reject any bid that does not conform to these requirements as non-
responsive.
ADDENDA — NO VERBAL INTERPRETATIONS
A. No inquiries by Bidders relative to interpretation of Plans, Specifications, Special Provisions,
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
ANI) FTC
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.
TRADE DISCOUNTS
A. Trade discounts shall not be shown separately, but shall be incorporated in the Bidder's 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.
�. 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
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.
IL 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.
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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
specified in the Invitation to Bid. No fuel surcharges accepted.
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.
16. PURCHASE ORDERS
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
unfit for the purposes for which they are required, may be given at any time 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.
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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.
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.
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