HomeMy WebLinkAboutOpening of Bids - 6000 More or Less, Universal Nestable Refuse and Yard Waste Containers - Pyramid Equipment, Inc.NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that the City of South Bend, Indiana, Board of Public Works will receive sealed
electronic bids at bpwbids@southbendin.gov until 9:00 a.m., Local Time, on January 10, 2023, for the
following:
Bid for Six Thousand (6,000) More or Less Universal/Nestable Refuse and Yard Waste Containers
Specifications are available for download by visiting the City of South Bend's web page at
www.southbendin.gov:
X Click on "I'm Looking For"
X Click on "Doing Business in South Bend"
X Click on "City Contracts — Invitations to Bid"
X Click on the "Required Link" to register your company. You must register to receive
addenda and updates to the specific bid you are interested in. Failure to do so
could render your bid non -responsive to the specifications.
There is no charge for the specifications. The specifications are also available for review only during
regular working hours in the Department of Public Works, Ste. 1316, County -City Building, 227 W.
Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, Indiana 46601.
Bids received after 9:00 a.m. Local Time, on January 10, 2023, will be deemed late.
The Title of the Bid and Project Number (where applicable) as described above must be included in the
subject line of the email to which you have attached your bid. The name of the company/vendor, address,
contact email address and phone number must be included in the body of the email. Detailed instructions
and information, including the link to the Reserved Mailbox for electronic bid submittals, is available at
southbendin.gov/bids.
Bids must be on the City of South Bend Bid/Proposal form provided, which includes a Non -Debarment
Affidavit, Non -Discrimination Commitment form, and a Non -Collusion Affidavit Form.
The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept a full or partial award of the bid or bids
which, in its judgment, will be to the best interests of the City of South Bend. If the Board elects to award
the base bid plus an alternate(s), the Board will look at the totality of the cost when determining the
lowest, most responsible bid.
The Board may reject any bid that does not conform to these requirements as non -responsive.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Theresa Heffner, Clerk
Publish two (2) times:
December 16. 2022
December 23. 2022
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA W ":SCE ,
SELLER'S BID FOR SALE OR LEASE OF MATERIALS
AND NON -COLLUSION AND NON -DEBARMENT AFFIDAVIT AND y 1865
NON-DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT FOR SELLERS
Bid for Six Thousand (6,000) More or Less Universal/Nestable Refuse and Yard
BID NAME Waste Containers
FOR BIDS DUE January 10, 2023 by 9:00 a.m. Local Time
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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:
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
3. Contractor has not, nor has any successor to, nor an affiliate of, Contractor,
engaged in investment activities in Iran.
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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:
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
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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
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.
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(To be completed only by ContractorslBidders 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 $]00.000.
- 1 %for a purchase expected by the purchasing agency to beat least $100, 000.
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Pursuant to I.C. 5-22-15-20.9, •�� v�,� 1 claims a local Indiana business
preference for Project 00 L44,j spc (Project # ) located within the City of
South Bend, St. Joseph eounty, Indiana.
The location of the principal place of business is 7 k1 S a
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❑ St_ Joseph County, Indiana t `
The following county located adjacent to St. Joseph County, Indiana: �—G''t-cam 4-
❑ 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 SECURITYNUIIIBERS.
Dated this 2 0 day of
Sig a �e o�entractorBidder or Its Agent
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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 27 day of'Qe m 0022
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 27
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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
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Bid for Six Thousand (6,000) More or Less Universal/Nestable Refuse
and Yard Waste Containers
January 10, 2023 by 9:00 a.m. Local Time
Pursuant to notices given, the undersigned offers bid(s) to the City of South Bend in accordance with the
following attachment(s) which specify the class or item number or description, quantity, unit, unit price.
It is the intent of these specifications to describe 96 and 45/48- gallon refuse and yard waste
containers for the City of South Bend. All containers must be manufactured in the U.S.A.
The City of South Bend reserves the right to reject any and all bids, which in its judgement, will
be in the best interest of the City of South Bend. Vendor to complete bid proposal, and non-
discrimination commitment contained in this bid specification and attach to the submitted bid.
Vendor shall provide all information requested in specifications to qualify for the bid. Vendor
shall indicate YES or NO for each area of the specification. Any variations to the following
specifications must be noted on a separate sheet and attached to the bid in order for the bid to be
valid.
Vendor to complete bid proposal, and non-discrimination commitment contained in this bid
specification and attach to the submitted bid.
MANUFACTURING PROCESSES AND MATERIALS: Each
rollout container shall consist of a body, lid, wheels, axle, and
necessary accessories. The plastic resin material and the finished
container must meet the minimum specifications herein.
PLASTIC MATERIAL: Base plastic resin must be first quality
linear low density polyethylene supplied by a national petrochemical
producer. Please list supplier: r.AQ(_d
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Bidder must submit technical data sheet(s) from the resin producer,
which verify that the resin to be used in the container body will meet
the following minimum property levels:
ESCR - > 1000 hrs
Elongation - > 1000%
Density - 0.937-0.940
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RESIN ADDITIVES: The plastic resin must be enhanced with color / NO
pigment and ultraviolet inhibitor, which must be uniformly
distributed throughout the finished container. To ensure thorough
distribution of these additives, the resin and additives must be mixed
in a molted state using a hot -melt compounding process.
Bidder must submit a statement certifying that all of the plastic resin
and additives will be hot -melt blended.
CONTAINER REQUIREMENTS: The rollout containers must be YES / NO
compatible with standard American semi -automated bar -locking
lifters (ANSI type B) as well as automated arm lifters (ANSI type G)
and function as follows:
ANSI CONFORMANCE: Containers bid herein must meet the
requirements of ANSI Z245.30-1999 and ANSI Z245.60-1999
standards for "Type B/G" containers.
Bidder must submit independently certified copies of all ANSI test
results with bid. Test results must state load (in pounds) under which
tests were conducted. The load under which the tests were conducted
must be the same as the load rating stated in all literature and
specifications. The ANSI Appendix D test for "Loading and
Unloading Test for Carts" must clearly state that the required 520
dump cycles under the cart's full rated load were performed on both
a Semi -Automated Cart Lifter and a Fully Automated Grabber Arm.
Containers must be made of material/texture or a gripping surface to
prevent container from slipping out of the truck gripper arms.
LOAD RATING: Containers must be designed to regularly receive / NO
and dump the following pounds of waste materials, excluding the
weight of the container, without permanent damage or deformation.
The load rating must conform with ANSI Standard Z245.30.
96 Gallon — 335 pounds and 45/48 Gallon — 160 pounds
Bidder must submit its normal printed color sales brochure which
shows the exact product item bid and the corresponding load rating.
Bidder must mark the location of the load rating on the brochure with
a bold red arrow so as to aim directly at the load rating. Load rating
stated on literature must exactly match all specifications, ANSI
certification submitted with bidder's proposal, and the load rating
permanently marked on the product.
96 Gallon: STATE LOAD RATING - pounds
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4548 Gaon: STATE LOAD RATING - pounds
WEIGHT: The total weight of the fully assembled container shall be I �/ NO
as follows:
96 Gallon — 3 pounds minimum
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STATE FULLY ASSEMBLED WEIGHT OF EACH SIZE —
96 Gallon - 3`� 12), pounds
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CAPACITY: The total capacity of the container body, excluding the
/ NO
lid, must be 96 and 48 U.S. gallons (+/- 2%). The width of the 96-
gallon container must be at a minimum 29.25 and 22.50 for the
45/48-gallon containers. Bidder must include an independent test
result according to ANSI Z245.30, Appendix A (Volume Test),
certified by an accredited professional engineer, showing the exact
capacity of the cart body (to the nearest 0.1 U.S. gallon).
96 Gallon: STATE BODY CAPACITY - U.S. Gallons
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STATE BODY CAPACITY - � U.S. Gallons
DIMENSIONS: The exterior dimensions of the completely
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assembled containers shall be as follows:
96 Gallon
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Height: 41.25" — 46.0" STATE HEIGHT - 4 t "
Length: 33.88" — 35.5" STATE LENGTH
Width: 29.25" — 29.75" STATE WIDTH
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Height: 37.5" — 39.20" STATE HEIGHT
Length: 27.40" — 29.0" STATE LENGTH
Width: 22.50" — 24.0" STATE WIDTH
HANDLES: Each container must be equipped with two (2) handles,
S NO
each a minimum of 1" diameter. The handles and handle mounts
must be an integrally molded part of the container body. The handles
shall be designed to afford the user positive control of the loaded cart
at all times. The handles must not have the ability to rotate on their
own axis at any time. Handles which are molded as part of the lid
are unacceptable. Bolted -on handle mounts or bolted -on handles are
unacceptable.
LID: The lid shall be configured to ensure that it will not warp,
YE / NO
bend, slump, or distort such an extent that it no longer fits the
container properly or becomes otherwise unserviceable. The lid must
be crowned in shape and designed to disallow entry of rain when in
the closed position. The lid must open from a closed position
through a full 270' arc. Living hinges and lid counter weights are
unacceptable. Lid latches are unacceptable. The rim must also
include a ledge on which the lid rests to create a tight seal between
body and lid.
BOTTOM: The bottom of the container must have a molded -in wear
&�S / NO
strip to protect against dragging. Container base must be impact
resistant at all points (four comers and the center) of the base for
durability. Screw -on, bolt -on, or pop -on wear guards are
unacceptable.
WHEELS: Wheels shall be 10" diameter and 1.75" wide with
YE / NO
knobby treads. Wheels must be extra high molecular weight
polyethylene capable of supporting 200 pounds per wheel.
AXLE: The axle must be 27/32" or greater for 96-gallon containers
YES &0
and 45/48-gallon containers must be 3/4" or greater diameter zinc
a 6
chromate plated solid high strength steel fully supported by cart
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body. Axle must slide through two molded -in plastic journals in the
cart bottom and must not be exposed to contents inside of container.
Each molded -in axle journal must be at least I" wide. Axles attached
by means of bolts or rivets are unacceptable.
STABILITY: Each container shall be stable and self -balancing when
S / NO
in the upright position, either loaded or empty. The container must
be designed to withstand winds of up to 25 mph when empty.
Containers must be easy for a citizen to tilt to the roll position when
fully loaded while keeping both feet on the ground. Any container
which is judged as too difficult to tilt when loaded with 335 pounds
(96 Gallon) and 160 pounds (45/48 Gallon) of material will be
disqualified. Containers that require a foot fulcrum to assist in tilting
the container are unacceptable.
LIFT SYSTEM: Each container shall be equipped with attachment
S / NO
points which make it compatible with standard American semi -
automated bar -locking lifters and fully -automated arm lifters. The
upper lift point must be integrally molded into the body of the
container. The lower lift bar must be designed to withstand over ten
(10) years of lifter attachment, and must be I" diameter galvanized
steel. It must freely rotate a full 360' on its own axis. The lower bar
must be mounted in molded -in plastic bearings so that it is not
exposed to the contents inside the container. The lower bar must be
factory installed and cannot be attached by means of rivets, screws,
bolts, fasteners, etc. Containers with bolted on lower bars or plastic
lower bars are NOT acceptable.
COLOR — The container body color shall be a dark green or tan to
/ NO
match our existing carts. Bidder must supply sample chips of the
colors available with their bid. Surface treatments, spray -on finishes
and materials that are not homogenous are not acceptable. Color will
be determined at the time of order.
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Damage to the container body, lid, or any component parts through
YES NO
opening or closing the lid.
Failure of the lower lift bar from damage during interface with lifters.
ES / NO
Failure of the body and lid to maintain their original shape.
/ NO
Damage or cracking of the container body through normal operating
S NO
conditions.
Failure of the wheels to provide continuous, easy mobility, as
�YES)NO
originally designed.
Failure of any part to conform to minimum standards as specified
YES NO
herein.
If bidder is owned by another business entity, then the owning entity
YES / NO
must also accept full financial responsibility for the warranty of the
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bidder. The bidder must submit with their bid a letter from the
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owning entity which clearly states its obligation and commitment to
honor the warranty of the bidder, should the bidder ever be in a
position to not do so. Such letter shall be signed by the owning
entity's top officer and notarized.
Warranty specimen of exact warranty offered must be included with
3E/ NO
proposal.
LEGAL OR ADMINISTRATIVE SETTLEMENTS: The
YES / NO
manufacturer of the cart must submit the name, contact name and/�
telephone number for each government or agency with which it has
had a legal or administrative settlement of warranty, cart failure
claims or contract performance within the last five (5) years
including ongoing negotiations of settlement. Include a brief
summary of the settlement or indicate if a "gag order" was imposed,
and by whom it was ordered.
This information must be provided on a separate page entitled
"Legal or Administrative Settlements."
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QUANTITY PRICING: 6�4�
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6,000 more or less 96 gallon or�3f4t gallon in combination
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containers over a 24 month period. Vendor to guarantee pricing for a
24 month period from date of bid award. A supply chain disruption
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or other inflation related expenses will not be grounds for charging a
higher price than bid.
DELIVERY: Max 60 days. Vendor to state approximate delivery
S NO
time from bid award.
MISCELLANEOUS: Must provide samples if requested by the City
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within two weeks.
Delivered to: 3113 Riverside Drive, South Bend, IN 46628. Price UES/ NO
to include all freight costs.
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Required assembly limited to lids and wheels.
YE / NO
MARKINGS: Each container must be permanently marked with
YES NO
letters/numbers, as follows:
SERIAL NUMBERS: Each container must have a serial number hot
stamped in white on the front face of its body. The serial number
shall be preceded by a letter or number code which designates the
year of manufacture. Serial numbers shall be in sequence beginning
with a number designated by the City. The bidder will maintain a
file that will identify the date of manufacture by the serial number.
LOGOS: The Seal of the City of South Bend along with other
messaging shall be hot stamped onto both sides of the cart body.
LID MESSAGING: The container lid will include messaging provided
by the City also the street side of containers shall be marked NO
PARKING.
The messages for all containers will be provided by the City.
RFID tags compatible with Desert Micro Software be included.
YE NO
USER INSTRUCTIONS: Instructions for the safe use of the
YES NO
container must be molded into each lid.
LOAD RATING: The load rating of the container must be raised-
E / NO
relief molded into the lid. Load rating shall be stated in pounds.
EXPERIENCE:
YE / NO
REFERENCES: Bidder must submit with its bid a reference list of
municipalities currently using the bidder's products. The list must
include at least ten (10) municipalities who currently have at least
20,000 carts in service. Include the name of the municipality, year of
installation, contact person, phone number, and quantity for each
reference. Failure to include these references will result in bid
disqualification.
WARRANTY: Bidder must submit with bid a document which
E / NO
clearly states the exact warranty of the bidder. The warranty must be
for no less than ten (10) full years and must specifically provide for
no -charge replacement of any component parts which fail in
materials of workmanship for a period of ten (10) years after
installation. The bidders warranty is understood to include, whether
stated in bidder's warranty or not, the following coverage:
Failure of the lid to prevent rain water from entering the
container when in the closed position.
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Bid for Six Thousand (6,000) More or Less Universal/Nestable Refuse and
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Elizabeth A. Maradik, President
Gary A. Gilot, Member
Jordan Gathers, Member
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Joseph Molnar, Vice President
Murray L. Miller, Member
Attest: Theresa Heffner, Clerk
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS�� a
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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.
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
DELIVERY OF BIDS
A. Electronic bids/quotes/proposals shall be submitted to: bpwbids(d-)southbendin.gov. This is a
confidential, reserved address for bid/quotes/proposal submittal only (Reserved Mailbox). All
other communications should be addressed specific to the intended recipient.
1. The SUBJECT LINE of the transmittal must list the Title of the Project as described in the
Notice to Bidders and Specifications, and the Project Number (where applicable). The
message body shall contain the company/individuals name, address, point of contact
email address and phone number. Submission of bid documents shall be in the form of
an attachment using one or a combination of the formats listed in section IV of this page.
B. Submitted bids/quotes/proposals shall be in accordance with the date and time set forth in the
Notice to Bidders and Specifications. Any bids received after the listed closing date and time
shall not be considered. The City of South Bend is not responsible for equipment or software
failure that may cause delays or non -delivery. Samples will not be accepted except in the
case if samples are requested to be provided in the bid/proposal/quote solicitation, colored
scanned images may be submitted. 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 items.
D. The Board may reject any bid based on being non -responsiveness should such bid not
conform to these requirements as listed herein or if a bid cannot be delivered in a
manner consistent with the needs of the City.
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
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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.
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.
6. TRADE DISCOUNTS
A. Trade discounts shall not be shown separately, but shall be incorporated in the Bidder's unit
price, unless otherwise specified.
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. If an Option is included within these specifications, please be advised that, optional 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 option(s), the base bid price and the option 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 the selected
option(s), if applicable. Failure to submit a bid on an option may result in the entire bid being
non -responsive, depending on the final configuration of the product.
S. 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.
1 1. 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
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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
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.
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.
NOTE: Electronic bids must be on the City of South Bend Contractor's Bid for Public Work
Form. The Board of Public Works will receive sealed electronic bids at
bpwbids@southbendin.gov until 9:00 a.m., Local Time, on January 10, 2023.
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CASCADE ENGINEERING
Date: July 17, 2009
P.O. No.: ISE15448
' .1 -
Ja es Jan
Pro ct Manager
4700 Broadmoor SE, Suite 200
Kentwood, MI 49512
Telephone: 616-656-7401
Facsimile: 616-656-2022
www.intertek-etlsemko.com
Report No.:3182829GRR-001 B
Reference No.: 09-0603-202466
Page 1 of 11
Test Report For:
CASCADE ENGINEERING
ANSI Z 245.30-2008CONTAINERS
STANDARD DIMENSIONS
64 Gallon Cart
Brya Stratton
Reviewer/cm
This report is for the exclusive use of Intertek's Client and is provided pursuant to the agreement between
Intertek and its Client. Intertek's responsibility and liability are limited to the terms and conditions of the
agreement. Intertek assumes no liability to any party, other than to the Client in accordance with the
agreement, for any loss, expense or damage occasioned by the use of this report. Only the Client is
authorized to permit copying or distribution of this report and then only in its entirety. Any use of the Intertek
name or one of its marks for the sale or advertisement of the tested material, product or service must first be
approved in writing by Intertek. The observations and test results in this report are relevant only to the
sample tested. This report by itself does not imply that the material, product, or service is or has ever been
under an Intertek certification program.
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Approved
CASCADE ENGINEERING
Date: July 17, 2009
P.O. No.: ISE15448
Attention: Container Group
CASCADE ENGINEERING
4950 37th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Phone: 616-975-4820
Fax: 616-956-9492
Email: barrettm(a)cascade.com
DATE RECEIVED:
DATES TESTED:
DESCRIPTION OF SAMPLES:
Part Description:
Sample Condition:
06/22/09
06/22/09 - 07/13/09
64 Gallon Cart
Production
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Reference No.: 09-0603-202466
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WORK REQUESTED APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:
To test the submitted samples per ANSI Z 245.30-2008CONTAINERS STANDARD
DIMENSIONS for the following tests:
Test Description:
A:
Volumetric Loading Capacity (7.2.4.2.1)
B:
Slope Stability (7.2.4.2.3)
C:
Durability During Pulling (7.2.4.2.4.)
D:
Loading and Unloading (7.2.4.2.5)
E:
Center of Balance Position (7.2.4.2.6)
F:
Force to Tip (7.2.4.2.7)
G:
Lid Test (7.2.4.2.8)
CONCLUSION:
The submitted samples meet the acceptance level criteria.
TEST EQUIPMENT:
Pennsylvania 5600 Scale:
Lift and Dump Machine:
DFE - 100:
Digi-Sense Digital Thermometer
Pennsylvania
Disc Weight 51.80lbs
Disc Weight 5.08lbs
Disc Weight 25.15lbs
Combination Square
Asset No. 94-215397
Asset No. 40000
Asset No. 138-914
Asset No. 30943
Asset No. 2975
Asset No. 2931
Asset No. 2937
Asset No. PR001
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VOLUMETRIC LOADING CAPACITY TEST A:
Date Tested: 06/22/09
Description of Samples:
Part Description: 64 Cart
Sample Condition: Production
Test Procedure:
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Test Method: Place the empty container on a scale and record the
weight. Place the empty container in a tank full of
water with a temperature of 59'F ± 9 `F. Fill the
container up to the rim and then place the container
on a scale. Record the difference from the full
container and the empty container.
Water Temp: 66.40
Number of Specimens Tested: Two (2) Carts
Acceptance Criteria:
Accuracy of measurement must be ± 2 % of the measured capacity of the container.
Results:
Sample Description
Actual Capacity
% Difference
64
1 63.62
1 -.57
The submitted sample meets the acceptance level criteria.
CASCADE ENGINEERING
Date: July 17, 2009
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SLOPE STABILITY TEST B:
Dates Tested:
Description of Samples:
Part Description:
Sample Condition:
Test Procedure:
Test Method:
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07/07/09 - 07/13/09
64 Gallon Cart
Production
Place the empty and loaded container on a defined
normal slope of 5°to the horizontal. The container
must be placed and stand in any direction
(a minimum of 3 orientations).
Container Size: 64 Gallon Cart
Actual Loading Amount: 224 lbs. (Standard Load 224 lbs.)
Number of Specimens Tested: One (1) Cart
Acceptance Criteria:
There shall be no tipping or moving of the container.
Results:
Cart Orientation
Emp-ty
Loaded
Wheels Facing Up
Pass
Pass
Wheels Facing Down
Pass
Pass
Wheels Facing Sideways
Pass
Pass
The submitted sample meets the acceptance level criteria.
CASCADE ENGINEERING
Date: July 17, 2009
P.O. No.: ISE15448
Report No.:3182829GRR-001 B
Reference No.: 09-0603-202466
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DURABILITY DURING PULLING TEST C:
Dates Tested: 06/23/09 - 06/24/09
Description of Samples:
Part Description:
Sample Condition:
Test Procedure:
Test Method:
Curb Height:
Curb Radii:
Temperature in Test Area:
Number of Cycles:
Actual Container Load
Number of Specimens Tested
64 Gallon Cart
Production
Pull cart by handles off of curb fully loaded.
Pull cart by handles up curb unloaded.
14 cm (5 1 /2")
26 mm (1 ")
73F ± 9F
520
224 lbs. (Standard load 224lbs)
One (1)
Acceptance Criteria:
Handles, wheels, axles, their attachments to the container, and the container itself must
remain functional.
Results:
Number of Cycles
Descri tion
0
Start of Test
520
Test Complete - Pass
The submitted sample meets the acceptance level criteria.
CASCADE ENGINEERING
Date: July 17, 2009
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Report No.:3182829GRR-001 B
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LOADING AND UNLOADING TEST D:
Dates Tested: 06/24/09 - 06/25/09
Description of Samples:
Part Description:
Sample Condition:
Test Procedure:
Test Method:
Number of Cycles:
Number of Specimens Tested
64 Gallon Cart
Production
The test was performed at room temperature with a
cycle time that simulates lift, dump and return in not
less than 8 seconds. The cart was loaded to 226 lbs.
(+15-0 lbs.) Note: ANSI standards require a load
specified on cart that is 224 lbs.
520 Cycles
One (1) 64 Gallon Cart
Acceptance Criteria:
Carts shall remain water tight and functional through 520 cycles.
Results:
Number of Cycles
Description
0
Start of Test
520
Test Completed - Pass
The submitted sample meets the acceptance level criteria.
CASCADE ENGINEERING
Date: July 17, 2009
P.O. No.: ISE15448
CENTER OF BALANCE POSITION TEST E:
Date Tested: 07/07/09
Description of Samples:
Part Description: 64 Gallon Cart
Sample Condition: Production
Test Procedure:
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Test Method: Place container on a hard level surface and block
wheels from movement. Tip container until the center
of balance position is obtained. Block the container
at this position and measure the distance vertically
from the ground plane to the centerline of the handle
of the base of the container.
Number of Specimens Tested: One (1) Cart
Acceptance Criteria:
The height of the handle shall be equal to or greater than 29 inches and equal to or less
than 40 inches from the ground.
Results:
Center of Balance Position Measurement: (In Inches)
Sample Description
1
2
3
64
32 9/16
32.5
32 9/16
The submitted sample meets the acceptance level criteria.
CASCADE ENGINEERING
Date: July 17, 2009
P.O. No.: ISE15448
FORCE TO TIP TEST F:
Date Tested:
Description of Samples:
Part Description:
Sample Condition:
Test Procedure:
Test Method:
Standard load:
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07/07/09
64 Gallon Carts
Production
Place loaded container on a hard level surface and
block container wheels to prevent forward motion.
Attach force gauge to the handle and pull in line with
the handle's movement to obtain the maximum force
to tip.
224lbs
Actual Container Load: 227.5 lbs.
Number of Measurements: 3
Number of Specimens Tested: One (1)
Acceptance Criteria:
Tipping force shall not exceed 120 lbs. force.
Results: (Ibf)
Number of Tests
Sample Description
1
2
3
Av Ibf
64
48.0
48.3
48.3
48.2
The submitted sample meets the acceptance level criteria.
CASCADE ENGINEERING
Date: July 17, 2009
P.O. No.: ISE15448
LID TEST G:
Date Tested:
Description of Samples:
Part Description:
Sample Condition:
Test Procedure:
Test Method:
Load Fixture Dimensions:
Test Load:
Duration of Load:
Number of Specimens Tested
Report No.:3182829GRR-001 B
Reference No.: 09-0603-202466
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07/07/09
64 Gallon Cart Lid
Production
Place partially loaded or empty container on a hard
level surface and place a load in the center of lid.
8" Diameter
80 lbs.
15 Minutes
One (1) Cart
Acceptance Criteria:
The container lid shall remain intact. Unit may deflect or distort but must not collapse
and fall into the container.
Results:
Sample Description
Description of Results
64 Gal Cart Lid
Pass
The submitted sample meets the acceptance level criteria.
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Date: July 17, 2009 Reference No.: 09-0603-202466
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
These Terms and Conditions are incorporated into the Intertek proposal made and submitted to you. The party executing this
document ("Client") indicates acceptance of this proposal as a contract between Client and Intertek which governs the performance
of the stated services and the rights and obligations of the parties and that Intertek may proceed with the work.
2.0 PROPOSAL TERM
Unless otherwise stated in the proposal, this offer shall remain valid until accepted, but in no event for a period longer than thirty
days from the date of the proposal.
3.0 CLIENT INFORMATION
Client represents that the information supplied by it or its agents to Intertek is accurate and complete and samples are
representative, and Client has informed Intertek concerning any dangerous or potentially dangerous characteristics of such samples
which could cause injury during the performance of the work or in the transporting of such samples and Client also acknowledges
that Intertek is relying upon such information and samples or data in the preparation of this proposal without further verification by
Intertek as to its accuracy or completeness. The Client agrees to hold Intertek harmless and indemnify Intertek from any liability of
whatever kind or nature, including but not limited to court costs and reasonable attorneys fees if information provided by the Client
is inaccurate or incomplete or samples are not representative. Intertek agrees that information received from the Client shall remain
the property of the Client and will be returned to the Client upon demand, except for that which is necessary as a basis for the
Intertek Reports. Client may designate in writing any information provided by Client to Intertek as confidential and proprietary. If
Client has done so, Intertek will not release to third parties any such information without the prior written consent of the Client or
only in response to a proper court order or process. As to that information, Intertek may make and retain copies. Client shall
designate in writing to Intertek if it does not wish to have Intertek transmit any information, including test data and Reports, via
electronic means.
4.0 PROPOSAL, PRICE AND SCHEDULE
Intertek will work diligently to provide the services according to the costs and schedule stated in the referenced proposal. Client
recognizes and agrees that the proposal is a good faith estimate of the costs for the services to be provided and times of completion,
but such estimate is not a guarantee of the total costs or time that may be involved in completing the proposal. Intertek will not
exceed the authorized estimate of costs without written authorization of Client. Samples will be shipped by Client to Intertek
prepaid and will be returned collect or disposed of at Client's expense within thirty (30) days after testing is completed, unless
alternative arrangements are made by Client. Additional fees will be charged for unanticipated assembly or preparation of samples.
Test services will not be initiated until satisfactory credit has been established with Intertek's accounting department.
5.0 INVOICING
Invoices will generally be issued upon project completion. In certain instances, interim invoices may be issued. Invoices are due
and payable to Intertek at its offices, within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of invoice, and Client agrees to pay reasonable
collection costs if necessary in the event of non-payment.
6.0 INSURANCE
Intertek declares that it maintains workers' compensation and employer's liability insurance on Intertek employees in a form and amount as
required by applicable laws. This insurance does not cover any employees of Client or third parties who may be involved with the work to be
performed, whether on property of Intertek, Client or third parties.
7.0 REPORTS
The Client agrees to waive any claim against Intertek and defend, indemnify, and hold Intertek harmless from any and all causes of
action, lawsuit, proceedings or claims, including legal fees and expenses incurred by Intertek, allegedly arising as a result of
unauthorized use of Intertek's Reports. The term Reports includes all reports, laboratory test data, calculations, estimates, notes
and other documents prepared by Intertek in the course of providing services to the Client. All technical determinations of
compliance arising from product, material or system evaluation shall not be considered final until issuance of a written report,
reviewed and signed by an Intertek qualified Reviewer. All final decisions on product certification are made by the Certification
Manager. Intertek retains any and all rights of ownership of Intertek's concepts, ideas, inventions, patents or copyrights used by
Intertek in preparing Intertek's Reports and the provision of services to the Client. Only the Client is authorized to copy or
distribute Intertek's Reports and then only in their entirety, and the Client shall not use the Reports in a misleading manner. Client
further agrees and understands that reliance upon the Reports is limited to the representations made therein. Any use of the Intertek
SD 3.1.2 (10/19/07) Mandatory
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name or one of its marks for the sale or advertisement of the tested material, product or service must first be approved in writing by
Intertek. If Intertek becomes directly or indirectly involved in litigation as a result of misuse of its Reports, the Client agrees to
compensate Intertek for its fees and expenses, including legal costs, in accordance with Intertek's prevailing fee schedule and
expense reimbursement policy.
8.0 LIMITED WARRANTY
Intertek warrants that if any of its completed services fail to conform to professional standard, Intertek will, at its own
expense, perform corrective services of the type originally performed as may be reasonably required to correct such defects, of
which Intertek is notified in writing within six months of the completion of services. No other representation, express or implied,
and no warranty or guarantee is included or intended in this Agreement, or in any report, opinion, document or otherwise.
9.0 LIMITS OF LIABILITY
Intertek's liability is limited as follows:
9.1 The Client agrees to limit Intertek's liability arising from Intertek's professional activity, errors, or omissions,
such that the total aggregate liability of Intertek shall not exceed Intertek's total fee for the services rendered on the project in
question, except in the case of a finding of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of Intertek by a court of competent
jurisdiction.
9.2 Intertek shall be discharged from all liability to the Client for all claims for loss, damage or expense unless a
claim is made within three (3) months of the date at which the damage, defect or alleged non-performance became apparent to the
Client, and the process of law served no later than two (2) years from the provision of services by Intertek. -
9.3 Intertek shall not be liable to the Client for any consequential damages incurred by Client due to the fault of
Intertek, regardless of the nature of this fault, whether it was committed by Intertek, its employees, agents or subcontractors.
Consequential damages include, but are not limited to, loss of use and loss of profit.
9.4 The Client agrees to extend any and all limitations, indemnifications, and waivers provided by the Client to Intertek to
those individuals and organizations Intertek retains for proper execution of the work. These shall be deemed to include but are not
necessarily limited to Intertek's officers and employees and their heirs and assigns, as well as Intertek's agents, subcontractors and their
officers, employees, heirs and assigns.
9.5 Client acknowledges that testing, including sample preparation and transportation, may damage or destroy
Client's product. Client agrees to hold Intertek harmless from any and all responsibility for such alteration.
9.6 The Client agrees Intertek shall not be responsible for any injuries to the Client's representatives while attending
to or observing testing at Intertek's facility. If testing takes place at the Client's facility, Client agrees that Intertek will not operate
and shall not be responsible for any of Client's equipment and that although Intertek agrees to abide by Client's safety procedures,
Intertek shall not be responsible for injury to any of Client's personnel.
10.0 GOVERNING LAW
This proposal, and any work performed pursuant to this proposal, shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction within which the
Intertek facility making the proposal is located. Any action brought hereon shall be venued in said jurisdiction.
11.0 SEVERABILITY
Any provision of this proposal that may be held invalid, void or unenforceable for any reason, shall not affect any other term or
condition of this proposal, and such term or condition shall be replaced or interpreted to accomplish the intent of the parties.
12.0 MODIFICATIONS
No modification, waiver or amendment of any of these terms and conditions, including any assignment of Client's rights and
responsibilities hereunder, shall be binding upon Intertek unless agreed to in a writing signed by an agent of Intertek.
SD 3.1.2 (10/19/07) Mandatory
CASCADE ENGINEERING
Date: July 17, 2009
P.O. No.: ISE15448
' .1 -
Ja es Jan
Pro ct Manager
4700 Broadmoor SE, Suite 200
Kentwood, MI 49512
Telephone: 616-656-7401
Facsimile: 616-656-2022
www.intertek-etlsemko.com
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Test Report For:
CASCADE ENGINEERING
ANSI Z 245.30-2008CONTAINERS
STANDARD DIMENSIONS
96 Gallon Cart
Brya Stratton
Reviewer/cm
This report is for the exclusive use of Intertek's Client and is provided pursuant to the agreement between
Intertek and its Client. Intertek's responsibility and liability are limited to the terms and conditions of the
agreement. Intertek assumes no liability to any party, other than to the Client in accordance with the
agreement, for any loss, expense or damage occasioned by the use of this report. Only the Client is
authorized to permit copying or distribution of this report and then only in its entirety. Any use of the Intertek
name or one of its marks for the sale or advertisement of the tested material, product or service must first be
approved in writing by Intertek. The observations and test results in this report are relevant only to the
sample tested. This report by itself does not imply that the material, product, or service is or has ever been
under an Intertek certification program.
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CASCADE ENGINEERING
Date: July 17, 2009
P.O. No.: ISE15448
Attention: Container Group
CASCADE ENGINEERING
4950 37th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Phone: 616-975-4820
Fax: 616-956-9492
Email: barrettm(a)cascade.com
DATE RECEIVED:
DATES TESTED:
DESCRIPTION OF SAMPLES:
Part Description:
Sample Condition:
06/22/09
06/22/09 - 07/13/09
96 Gallon Cart
Production
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WORK REQUESTED APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:
To test the submitted samples per ANSI Z 245.30-2008CONTAINERS STANDARD
DIMENSIONS for the following tests:
Test Description:
A:
Volumetric Loading Capacity (7.2.4.2.1)
B:
Slope Stability (7.2.4.2.3)
C:
Durability During Pulling (7.2.4.2.4)
D:
Loading and Unloading (7.2.4.2.5)
E:
Center of Balance Position (7.2.4.2.6)
F:
Force to Tip (7.2.4.2.7)
G:
Lid Test (7.2.4.2.8)
CONCLUSION:
The submitted samples meet the acceptance level criteria.
TEST EQUIPMENT:
Pennsylvania 5600 Scale:
Lift and Dump Machine:
DFE - 100:
Digi-Sense Digital Thermometer
Pennsylvania
Disc Weight 51.80lbs
Disc Weight 5.08lbs
Disc Weight 25.15lbs
Combination Square
Asset No. 94-215397
Asset No. 40000
Asset No. 138-914
Asset No. 30943
Asset No. 2975
Asset No. 2931
Asset No. 2937
Asset No. PR001
CASCADE ENGINEERING
Date: July 17, 2009
P.O. No.: ISE15448
VOLUMETRIC LOADING CAPACITY TEST A:
Date Tested: 06/22/09
Description of Samples:
Part Description: 96 Cart
Sample Condition: Production
Test Procedure:
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Test Method: Place the empty container on a scale and record the
weight. Place the empty container in a tank full of
water with a temperature of 59'F ± 9 `F. Fill the
container up to the rim and then place the container
on a scale. Record the difference from the full
container and the empty container.
Water Temp: 62 °
Number of Specimens Tested: Two (2) Carts
Acceptance Criteria:
Accuracy of measurement must be ± 2 % of the measured capacity of the container.
Results:
Sample Description
Actual Capacity
% Difference
96 Universal
95.76
-.25
96 Automatic
95.75
-.26
The submitted samples meet the acceptance level criteria.
CASCADE ENGINEERING
Date: July 17, 2009
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SLOPE STABILITY TEST B:
Dates Tested:
Description of Samples:
Part Description:
Sample Condition:
Test Procedure:
Test Method:
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07/07/09 - 07/13/09
96 Universal and 96 Automatic Gallon Carts
Production
Place the empty and loaded container on a defined
normal slope of 5°to the horizontal. The container
must be placed and stand in any direction
(a minimum of 3 orientations).
Container Size: 96 Gallon Cart
Actual Loading Amount: 338 lbs. Standard Load 336 lbs.
Number of Specimens Tested: Two (2) Cart
Acceptance Criteria:
There shall be no tipping or moving of the container
Results:
Loaded
Sample Description
Wheels
Facing Up
Wheels
Facing Down
Wheels
Facing Sideways
96 Universal Cart
Pass
Pass
Pass
96 Automatic Cart
Pass
Pass
Pass
Unloaded
Sample Description
Wheels
Facing Up
Wheels
Facing Down
Wheels
Facing Sideways
96 Universal Cart
Pass
Pass
Pass
96 Automatic Cart
Pass
Pass
Pass
The submitted samples meet the acceptance level criteria.
CASCADE ENGINEERING
Date: July 17, 2009
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DURABILITY DURING PULLING TEST C:
Dates Tested: 06/26/09 - 07/07/09
Description of Samples:
Part Description:
Sample Condition:
Test Procedure:
Test Method:
Curb Height:
Curb Radii:
Temperature in Test Area:
Number of Cycles:
Actual Container Load:
Number of Specimens Tested
96 Universal and 96 Automatic Gallon Carts
Production
Pull cart by handles off of curb fully loaded.
Pull cart by handles up curb unloaded.
14 cm (5 1 /2")
26 mm (1 ")
73F ± 9F
520
336 lbs. Standard Load 336 lbs.
Two (2)
Acceptance Criteria:
Handles, wheels, axles, their attachments to the container, and the container itself must
remain functional.
Results:
Sample Description
Number of Cycles
Description of Results
96 Gal Universal Cart
520
Pass
96 Gal Automatic Cart
520
Pass
The submitted samples meet the acceptance level criteria.
CASCADE ENGINEERING
Date: July 17, 2009
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LOADING AND UNLOADING TEST D:
Dates Tested: 07/06/09 - 07/07/09
Description of Samples:
Part Description:
Sample Condition:
Test Procedure:
Test Method:
Number of Cycles:
Number of Specimens Tested
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96 Universal Gallon Cart
Production
The test was performed at room temperature with a
cycle time that simulates lift, dump and return in not
less than 8 seconds. The cart was loaded to 336 lbs.
(+15-0 lbs.) Note: ANSI standards require a load
specified on cart that is 336 lbs.
520 Cycles
One (1) 96 Gallon Cart
Acceptance Criteria:
Carts shall remain water tight and functional through 520 cycles.
Results:
Number of Cycles
Description
0
Start of Test
520
Test Completed - Pass
The submitted sample meets the acceptance level criteria.
CASCADE ENGINEERING
Date: July 17, 2009
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CENTER OF BALANCE POSITION TEST E:
Date Tested: 07/07/09
Description of Samples:
Part Description: 96 Gallon Cart
Sample Condition: Production
Test Procedure:
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Test Method: Place container on a hard level surface and block
wheels from movement. Tip container until the center
of balance position is obtained. Block the container
at this position and measure the distance vertically
from the ground plane to the centerline of the handle
of the base of the container.
Number of Specimens Tested: Two (2) Carts
Acceptance Criteria:
The height of the handle shall be equal to or greater than 29 inches and equal to or less
than 40 inches from the ground.
Results:
Center of Balance Position Measurement: (In Inches)
Sample Number
Sample Description
1
2
3
96 Universal
37
37 1/8
37 1/8
96 Automatic
35.25
35 1/8
35.25
The submitted samples meet the acceptance level criteria.
CASCADE ENGINEERING
Date: July 17, 2009
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FORCE TO TIP TEST F:
Date Tested:
Description of Samples:
Part Description:
Sample Condition:
Test Procedure:
Test Method:
Standard Load :
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07/07/09
96 Gallon Carts
Production
Place loaded container on a hard level surface and
block container wheels to prevent forward motion.
Attach force gauge to the handle and pull in line with
the handle's movement to obtain the maximum force
to tip.
336 lbs.
Actual Container Load: 338 lbs.
Number of Measurements: 3
Number of Specimens Tested: Two (2)
Acceptance Criteria:
Tipping force shall not exceed 120 lbs. force.
Results: (Ibf)
Number of Tests
Sample Description
1
2
3
Avg Ibf
96 Automatic
76
78
80
78
96 Universal
76
77
76
76
The submitted samples meet the acceptance level criteria.
CASCADE ENGINEERING
Date: July 17, 2009
P.O. No.: ISE15448
LID TEST G:
Date Tested:
Description of Samples:
Part Description:
Sample Condition:
Test Procedure:
Test Method:
Load Fixture Dimensions:
Test Load:
Duration of Load:
Number of Specimens Tested
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07/07/09
96 Gallon Cart Lid
Production
Place partially loaded or empty container on a hard
level surface and place a load in the center of lid.
8" Diameter
80 lbs.
15 Minutes
Two (2) Cart Lids
Acceptance Criteria:
The container lid shall remain intact. Unit may deflect or distort but must not collapse
and fall into the container.
Results:
Sample Description
Test Load Ibs
Description of Results
96 Universal
80
Pass
96 Automatic
80
Pass
The submitted samples meet the acceptance level criteria.
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CASCADE AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR / RESELLER
Cascade Engineering certifies that Pyramid Equipment, Inc., located in Rolling Prairie, IN is an
authorized distributors/resellers of Cascade Cart Solutions products in all fifty United States. Cascade
manufactures all container bodies and lids in its Grand Rapids, Michigan manufacturing facilities.
Please contact Brian Miller at 616-975-4750 if you have questions or need additional information.
Regards
Brian Miller
Cascade Cart Solutions
Regional Sales Manager
4950 Thirty Seventh Street S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512
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CASCADE CART SOLUTIONS PRODUCT WARRANTY
Cascade Cart Solutions, a division of Cascade Engineering, Inc. ("Cascade") warrants that the
products listed below shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the applicable
period. This warranty does not cover negligence, abuse or normal wear and tear, which include
but are not limited to the examples provided below. This warranty shall be voided by any
alterations, modifications, or unauthorized repairs to the product(s); or, as a result of any abuse,
neglect, misuse or the resale of the products.
Purchaser must make all warranty claims within the applicable period. Cascade shall, at its
option, repair or replace such defective product(s) or part(s) thereof, or refund the purchase
price of the product(s). Repairedor replaced product(s) or part(s) are warranted for the balance
of the original warranty period of the original product(s) or part(s). Purchaser shall be
responsible for any labor costs incurred to install replacement parts and reassembly, if required.
Replacement products and/or parts provided under this warranty are guaranteed only for the
remaining period of the original warranty.
Cascade reserves the right to inspect in person, or request photos, to verify the existence of a
covered defect. Purchaser shall promptly notify Cascade of any failures under this warranty by
completing a warranty request form, which is available at www.cascadecartsolutions.com.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS GIVEN ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER; IT MAY NOT
BE TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED AND DOES NOT EXTEND TO ANY SUBSEQUENT
PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE OF THE PRODUCT(S). THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF
ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. WITHOUT LIMITATION TO THE FOREGOING, CASCADE SHALL NOT UNDER
ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES BASED UPON BREACH OF
WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT TORT, OR ANY OTHER
LEGAL THEORY.
EXAMPLES OF NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR (including but not limited to):
• Scratches, cuts or scores from any source.
• Accumulation of dirt or any other similar substance.
• Normal deterioration of metal parts during services.
• Normal discoloration due to atmospheric exposure or water conditions.
• Appearance of rust on steel parts.
• Damage caused by rodents, squirrels or other wildlife/animals.
EXAMPLES OF NEGLIGENT OR ABUSIVE USE (including but not limited to):
• Exposure to heat which may result in burns, scorches, melting.
• Exposure to chemicals such as solvents, petrochemicals, paints, or acids.
• Major impacts such as being hit by a vehicle.
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Improper storage such as storage in stacks, on lids, near heat or chemicals, outside
uncovered withoutlid on, or in any area where damage may occur.
• Improper handling such as dropping cart stacks off delivery trucks, dragging over rough
surfaces, stacking with wheels on, forcing through narrow openings, allowing packer
mechanism to hit cartduring dumping cycle.
• Improper handling by automated arms such as any scratches, cuts, creases, scores,
cracks or breaks from a maladjusted automated lift arm or semi -automated dumper,
including squeezing lid with armand dropping cart into packer or possible wheel/axle
damage and including excessive lift speed including any lift speed faster than six
seconds for full lift -dump -down cycle.
• Failure to properly open or secure lids when emptying, handling or moving carts.
• Improper use such as any use other than for storage, transport, and dumping normal
single unit residential solid wastes and curbside recyclables collection, including such
improper use as: construction, industrial, landscaping, liquid storage/transport, bulk
solids storage/transport, recreational, commercial, food service and institutional
applications.
WARRANTY PERIODS AND OTHER PRODUCT -SPECIFIC DETAILS
STANDARD CARTS: Ten (10) years from the date of shipment to Purchaser. Specifically
excluded are carts: used as crew carts; dumped manually or with mechanical lifting/dumping
devices that do not meet ANSI requirements; or used for any purpose other than residential
solid waste and curbside recyclables collection.
BASIC BLACK CARTS: Three (3) years from the date of shipment to Purchaser. Basic Black
Carts are also warranted against insufficient resistance to weathering while in normal use. For
purposes of this warranty, "normal use" is considered to be the collection of residential solid
waste in conjunction with an approved semi -automated or fully automated mechanical lifting
device. If a dumping device other than one approved by Cascade is to be used for semi -
automated or fully automated dumping, written approval of that brand andspecific model of
dumping device must be obtained from Cascade prior to use. Adjustments or modifications may
be required for approval.
POLY DURA KAN REFUSE CONTAINERS: Three (3) years from the date of shipment to
Purchaser. Specifically excluded are any attached hardware, lids or casters. At temperatures
reaching -20F or below, precautions andrestrictions should be taken on containers during lifting
and/or dumping because the material becomes brittle, which could create breakage and
possible voiding of warranty.
CURBSIDE RECYCLING CONTAINERS: Five (5) years from the date of manufacture.
GRAVITY LOCKS: Five (5) years from the date of shipment. If Cascade chooses to replace the
gravity lock andthe original type is no longer available, a comparable gravity lock will be
provided instead.
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64 GALLON UNIVERSAL CART
STERLING SERIES
CART MANUFACTURING PROCESS
• Injection molded with High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
• UV stabilized against long term effects of the sun
ANSI PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
• Meets or exceeds all performance standards
CONTAINER SHIPMENT
• Truckload capacity is 800 carts with lids assembled
INTEGRATED RFID TECHNOLOGY
RECYCLABILITY
• Carts are 100% recyclable
DIMENSIONS
• Height:44" Width: 25" Depth: 27.5"
WHEELS
• 10"injection molded snap -lock wheels
• Plastic tread for a quieter roll
WEIGHT
• 28 pounds
LOAD RATING
• 224 pounds
AXLE
• Manufactured from 1010 steel
• Coated with zinc dichromate plating to prevent rust
• Diameter / Length: 5/8" diameter — 20" length
LIFT AREAS
• Rust proof, high strength composite lower lift bar
-The lift bar is stronger than standard steel, has 3600 rotation,
and is easily replaceable
BOTTOM ABRASION PROTECTION
• Molded in wear strips
STANDARD COLORS
• Carts are available in a large variety of standard color options
• Custom colors available upon request
IMPRINTING
• Custom hot -stamp on lid and body
• Custom in -mold graphics on lid
WARRANTY
• 10 Year Non -Prorated
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96 GALLON UNIVERSAL CART
STERLING SERIES
CART MANUFACTURING PROCESS
• Injection molded with High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
• UV stabilized against long term effects of the sun
ANSI PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
• Meets or exceeds all performance standards
CONTAINER SHIPMENT
• Truckload capacity is 580 carts with lids assembled
INTEGRATED RFID TECHNOLOGY
RECYCLABILITY
• Carts are 100% recyclable
DIMENSIONS
• Height:46" Width: 26" Depth: 34"
WHEELS
• 10"injection molded or 12"blow molded snap -lock wheels
• Plastic tread for a quieter roll
WEIGHT
• 37.25 pounds
LOAD RATING
• 336 pounds
AXLE
• Manufactured from 1010 steel
• Coated with zinc dichromate plating to prevent rust
• Diameter / Length:.844" diameter - 23" length
LIFT AREAS
• Rust proof, high strength composite lower lift bar
-The lift bar is stronger than standard steel, has 3600 rotation,
and is easily replaceable
BOTTOM ABRASION PROTECTION
• Molded in wear strips
STANDARD COLORS
• Carts are available in a large variety of standard color options
• Custom colors available upon request
IMPRINTING
• Custom hot -stamp on lid and body
• Custom in -mold graphics on lid
WARRANTY
• 10 Year Non -Prorated
For more information and technical
assistance contact:
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
P.O. Box 4910
AUNEXv
The Woodlands, TX 77387-4910
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PREMIUM EXTRUSION AND RIGID PACKAGING RESINS
Marlex° 9005 Polyethylene
HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (HDPE)
This high density polyethylene is an ethylene-hexene This resin meets these specifications:
copolymer that is tailored for injection molded applications • ASTM D4976 - PE 233
that: • FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c) 3.2a, use conditions B through H
• Require moderate flow per 21 CFR 176.170(c)
• Require excellent impact strength • UL94HB yellow card per UL file EE349283
• Require excellent ESCR
• Require good warpage resistance
• Are durable and recyclable for sustainability
Typical injection molded applications for 9005 include:
• Industrial parts
• Seats
• Food and household containers
• Agricultural parts
Density
Melt Index, 190 °C/2.16 kg
Tensile Strength at Yield, 2 in/min, Type IV bar
Elongation at Break, 2 in/min, Type IV bar
Flexural Modulus, Tangent - 16:1 span:depth, 0.5 in/min
ESCR, Condition B (100 % Igepal), Fao
Durometer Hardness, Type D (Shore D)
Vicat Softening Temperature, Loading 1, Rate A
Brittleness Temperature, Type A, Type I specimen
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0.945 g/cm3
ASTM D1505
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6.0 g/10 min
ASTM D1238
3,400 psi
23 MPa
ASTM D638
1,000 %
1,000 %
ASTM D638
155,000 psi
1,070 MPa
ASTM D790
90 h
90 h
ASTM D1693
62
62
ASTM D2240
250 °F
121 °C
ASTM D1525
< -103 °F
< -75 °C
ASTM D746
1. The nominal properties reported herein are typical of the product, but do not reflect normal testing variance and therefore should not be used for
specification purposes. Values are rounded. The physical properties were determined on compression molded specimens that were prepared in
accordance with Procedure C of ASTM D4703, Annex Al.
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EXCEPTIONS
City of South Bend
Title: Rollout Refuse & Yard Waste Containers
Container Specifications
• Dimensions:
o Cascade's carts meet ANSI specifications with the dimensions listed in the bid
response.
• Axle:
o Cascade's 64G axle meets spec with a 5/8" diameter. Our 96G axle has a 0.844"
diameter for added strength due to the size of the cart.
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Hot Melt Blending
Cascade Engineering certifies that all resin and additives used to manufacture its containers
and components are hot -melt blended throughout and are 100% recyclable. Cascade uses a
Conair weigh blender, Serial Number WSB 460T, for this process. The blender is located at
Cascade's headquarters at 4950 37th Street SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512. Cascade carts
are manufactured with high density polyethylene provided by major polyethylene suppliers
(Chevron, Exxon, etc.).
Carts are also stabilized against ultraviolet degradation with not less than of 1% of UV
additive. An additional anti -oxidant package is included to ensure the integrity and longevity of
the container. The stabilization package ensures a 10-year life.
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Director of Sales
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Municipal References
City
Contact
Address
Phone
Size &
# of Carts
Date in
Person
Application
Service
City of Laredo
John Orfila
6912 Highway 359
(956) 337-7770
96
10,000
1995
Laredo, TX 78044
Universal Carts
Bernalillo County
Kim
P.O. Box 15700
(505) 224-1611
96
29,000
1996
McKibben
Albuquerque, NM 87174
Fully Automated
City of Ft. Lauderdale
Greg Slagle
1401 SE 21 st Street
(954) 828-5341
64 & 96
56,000
1998
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
Fully Automated
City of Chicago
Chris Sauve
121 N. LaSalle
(312) 744-4616
96
400,000
1998
Chicago, IL 60602
Semi Automated
City of Elgin
Tish Powell
150 Dexter Court
(847) 931-5980
35, 64, 96
54,000
2002
Elgin, IL 60120
Semi Automated
City of Durham
Christina
1833 Camden Ave
(919) 560-4186
96
46,000
2002
Tookes
Durham, NC 27704
Universal Carts
City of Southaven
Ray
8710 Northwest Drive
(901) 461-4784
96
7,000
2003
Tarrance
Southaven, MS 38671
Semi Automated
Plainfield Municipal
David Ervin
127 Roosevelt Avenue
(908) 226-4921
64 & 96
24,000
2003
Utilities Authority
Plainfield, NJ 07060
Semi Automated
City of Rochester
Karen
210 Colfax Street
(585) 428-6512
96
90,000
2003
Simoni
Rochester, NY14606
Semi Automated
City of Chesapeake
Dave
912 Hollowell Lane
(757) 615-9218
96
97,000
2003
Thompson
Chesapeaks, VA 23320
Universal Carts
City of Lake Dallas
Mike
1601 Railroad Drive
(972) 316-2218
96
5,200
2003
Holbrock
Lewisville, TX 75067
Universal Carts
City of Oakland
Bob Angell
172 98th Avenue
(510) 613-2833
35, 64, 96
60,000
2004
Oakland, CA 94603
Universal Carts
Town of Manchester
Joe Lentini
263 Olcott Street
(860) 647-3234
64 & 96
19,000
2004
Manchester, CT 06040
Semi & Fully
Automated
City of Ocala
John Zobler
2100 NE 30th Ave.
(352) 351-6757
64 & 96
8,000
2004
Ocala, FL 34470
Fully Automated
Collier County
Teresa
2685 South Horseshoe Dr.
(239) 403-2350
64
285,000
2004
Riesen
Naples, FL 34104
Fully Automated
Miami -Dade County
Robert
Purchasing Deparatment
(305) 375-1291
96
120,000
2004
Menge
Miami -Dade County, FL
Fully Automated
Village of Oak Park
Karen
131 S. Boulevard
(708) 445-3373
64 & 96
28,000
2004
Rozmus
Oak Park, IL 60302
Semi Automated
City of Indianapolis
John
1725 S. West Street
(317) 327-2372
96
60,000
2004
Workman
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Semi & Fully
Automated
City of Riverside
David
3900 Main Street
(951) 826-5561
96
11,000
2005
Dewey
Riverside, CA 92522
Fully Automated
City of Big Springs
Kenny
1380 Airpark Drive
(432) 264-2503
96 Universal
4,000
2005
Davis
Big Springs, TX 79720
Carts
City of Pomona
Howard
636 West Monterey Ave.
(909) 620-2362
96
3,000
2006
Morris
Pomona, CA 91768
Universal Carts
City of Augusta
Mark
4330 Deans Bridge Road
(706) 592-9634
64 & 96
36,000
2006
Johnson
Blythe, GA 30805
Semi & Fully
Automated
County of Henrico
Steve Yob
10401 Woodman Road
(804) 261-8217
96
36,000
2006
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Fully Automated
City of Boston
Susan
Room 714 - City Hall
(617) 635-4959
64,96
6,000
2006
Cascino
Boston, MA 02201
Universal Carts
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City
Contact
Person
Address
Phone
Size &
Application
# of Carts
Date in
Service
City of New Orleans
Veronica
1340 Poydras Street
(504) 658-3800
96 Universal
148,000
2006
White
New Orleans, LA 70112
Carts
City of Waterbury
Louis Spina
236 Grand Street
(203) 574-8261
64,96
20,000
2006
Waterbury, CT 06702
Universal Carts
City of Tulare
Frank
3981 South K Street
(559) 805-9075
96
2,000
2007
Rodriguez
Tulare, CA 93274
Fully Automated
City of Scarborough
Mike Shaw
20 Washington Avenue
(207) 730-4400
64
14,000
2007
Scarborough, ME 04706
(207) 883-5159
Semi & Fully
Automated
City of Woonsocket
Michael
169 Main Street
(401) 767-9216
64
32,000
2007
Debroisse
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 641-8205
Fully Automated
City of Memphis
Keith
125 North Main Street
(901) 576-6866
96
30,000
2007
Richardson
Memphis, TN 38112
Semi -Automated
City of Tacoma
Rick Boyne
3510 South Mullen Street
(253) 591-5543
35, 64, 96
25,000
2007
Tacoma, WA 98409
Universal Carts
City of Newton
Elaine
1000 Commonwealth Ave.
(617) 796-1000
64
5,000
2007
Gentile
Newton Centre, MA 02459
Universal Carts
City of Hartford
Marilynn
525 Main Street
(860) 757-9900
64 RFID
27,000
2007
Cruz -Aponte
Hartford, CT 06103
Universal Carts
City of Lufkin
Steve Floyd
P.O. Box 190
(936) 630-0536
96 Universal
12,000
2008
Lufkin, TX 75902-0190
Carts
City of Coppel
Mike
1601 Railroad Drive
(972) 316-2218
64 Universal
12,000
2008
Holbrock
Lewisville, TX 75067
Carts
City of Murphy
Mike
1601 Railroad Drive
(972) 316-2218
96 Universal
5,000
2008
Holbrock
Lewisville, TX 75067
Carts
City of Highland
Mike
1601 Railroad Drive
(972) 316-2218
96 Universal
5,500
2008
Village
Holbrock
Lewisville, TX 75067
Carts
City of Tampa
Douglas
4010 West Spruce Street
(813) 348-1135
96 Universal
27,000
2009
Raikes
Tampa, FL 33607
Carts
City of Garner
Paul Cox
610 Rand Mill Road
(919) 772-7600
64
8,000
2009
Garner, NC 27529
Universal Carts
City of Naugatuck
Sheila
246 Rubber Avenue
(203) 720-7071
96 Universal
8,500
2010
Baummer
Naugatuck, CT 06770
Carts
City of Revere
Thomas
281 Broadway
(781) 589-3056
35,64
17,500
2010
Ambrosino
Revere, MA 02151
Universal Carts
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MATERIAL ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE
The resin cost will be adjusted quarterly (up or down) in accordance with changes in the IHS
index for general purpose injection mold HDPE or similar resin index (such as the CDI index).
The index for December, 2022 will be used as the baseline and the pursuant quarterly
adjustments will be based on the average index for the previous quarter.
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