HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 1991-01 - Board RESOLUTION NO. 9101
OF THE
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND CALLING FOR
BIDS ON A SERVICE TRUCK FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public
Utility District has determined the need to purchase a 31, 000 GVW
two wheel drive service truck; and
WHEREAS, funds for this acquisition have been set aside in the
budget; and
WHEREAS, staff has prepared specifications and bid documents which
have been reviewed and approved by Counsel ;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the
Truckee Donner Public Utility District does hereby authorize the
President to issue a call for bids for one service truck for the
Water Department, based on the specifications attached hereto.
Further, that the bid opening be set for 2 : 00 PM on Monday,
February 11, 1991.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner
Public Utility District at a regular meeting thereof duly called
and held in the District on the 21st of January 1991 by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Corbett, Curran, Maass, Sutton and Aguera.
NOES : None.
ABSENT: None.
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
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By
o epY R. Ague , President
ATTEST:
Susan M. Craig, Deputy Dis ict Clerk
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TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
31 , 000 GVW TWO WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
JANUARY 21 , 1991
January 3, 1991
NOTICE AND INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Truckee
Donner Public Utility District, Nevada County, California, herein
referred to as "Owner, " will receive sealed proposals at the
District office, 11570 Donner Pass Road (Post Office Box 309) ,
Truckee, California 95734 until 2 : 00 P.M. , Monday, February 11 ,
1991, at which time they shall be opened and publicly read for
provision of a 31,000 GVW TWO WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK.
The price is to be quoted F.O.B. Truckee, freight allowed, and
delivered at the earliest possible date after order. Shipper is to
unload.
Each bid must conform to the requirements of the specifications,
copy attached. If you have any questions, please contact Tom
Edgman, Mechanic, or Andy Hyde, Civil Engineer, at (916) 587-3896 .
No bid will be considered unless it is made on the form provided
(Proposal, Page 4) and accompanied by a certified or cashier' s
check payable to the order of the Truckee Donner Public Utility
District, for a sum not less than 10% of the amount of the bid, or
accompanied by a bid bond on the form attached (Page 5) or other
.. acceptable form in an amount not less than 10% of the amount of the
bid provided by a surety licensed to do business in the state,
conditioned that the bidder will pay the District as liquidated
damages the amount specified in the bond unless he enters into a
contract in accordance with his bid and furnishes a performance
bond herein mentioned within 15 days from the date at which he is
notified that he is the successful bidder.
Within 15 days after notification of the award of the contract, the
successful bidder or bidders will be required to furnish a
Performance Bond in an amount equal to 100% of the contract price.
Said bonds shall be secured from a surety company satisfactory to
the Owner.
Owner specifically reserves the right to reject any and all bids,
waive irregularities or informalities in any or all bids, be the
sole judge of the suitability of the items offered, and to accept
any bid that it determines to be in its best interest.
Susan M. Craig, Deputy District Clerk
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Name, address and telephone Proposal submitted by:
number of bidder:
Signature
Title
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PERFORMANCE BOND
(Principal) , and
a corporation organized under
the laws of the State of , and authorized to
execute bonds and undertakings as sole surety (Surety) , are held
and firmly bound to the TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
(District) , in the sum of
($ ) for payment of which
sum, well and truly to be made, Principal and Surety bind
themselves, their administrators, successors and assigns, jointly
and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THE FOREGOING OBLIGATION IS SUCH THAT:
PRINCIPAL has entered, or is about to enter, into a certain
contract with DISTRICT regarding provision of a 31, 000 GVW truck,
a true and correct copy of which Contract is presently on file in
the office of District, in Truckee, California, which Contract is
hereby referred to and made a part hereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, if Principal shall well and truly perform the
obligations contracted to be performed under the Contract and
during the one year period after delivery of the truck, and all of
those obligations described below, then this obligation shall be
void. Otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect.
NOW, THEREFORE, if Principal fails to comply with all terms of the
contract, and also, in case suit is brought upon this bond, fail to
pay a reasonable attorney's fee to be fixed by the Court, Surety
will pay for the same in an amount not exceeding the sum specified
in this bond, subject to the waiver of Civil Code Section 2819
below.
No prepayment or delay in payment and no change, extension,
addition, or alteration of any provisions of said Contract or in
the plans and specifications agreed to between Principal and
District and no forbearance on the part of District shall operate
to release Surety from liability on this bond, and consent to make
such alterations without further notice to or consent by Surety is
hereby given, and Surety hereby waives the provisions of Section
2819 of the Civil Code of the State of California.
Dated this day of 19 .
Principal
By
Title
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31,000 GVW TWO WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK
AGREEMENT
This agreement is entered into as of the day of ,
1991, by and between the Truckee Donner Public Utility District, a
local public agency of the State of California (the "District"
and/or "Owner") and
("Contractor") . The parties hereto agree as follows:
1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Contractor agrees, for the consideration and under the terms and
conditions hereinafter set forth to furnish one 31, 000 GVW two
wheel drive truck hereafter referred to as the "Project, " which is
described on the Notice and Instruction to Bidders, Instructions to
Bidders, Specifications and on the Contractor' s Bid, all of which
are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
2 . CONTRACT PRICE
The District shall pay the contractor for the Project, delivered
free of all liens and encumbrances to the Truckee Donner Public
Utility District, Truckee, California, the price set forth in
contractor' s bid hereinafter called "Contract Price" as follows:
(a) A single payment will be made upon the contractor' s
satisfactory fulfillment of this agreement. After
delivery, the contract price will be paid when the project
is inspected and accepted by the District. Payment will be
made within 5 days of the first regularly scheduled Board
meeting following delivery, inspection and acceptance of
the Project.
3 . PERFORMANCE BOND
Contractor, at his own cost and expense, shall procure and maintain
during the term of this agreement, a surety bond in a form
satisfactory to the District, in a sum not less than the contract
price, to guarantee faithful performance of all of contractor' s
obligations as set forth herein.
4. MINIMUM GUARANTEE
Contractor guarantees that the equipment furnished under the
contract meets all the requirements of the specifications.
Contractor hereby agrees to repair or replace any equipment or part
thereof which fails in operation during normal and proper use
within one year from the date of delivery or 12, 000 miles,
whichever occurs first, for the truck and its components, and
within two years or 100, 000 miles, whichever occurs first, for the
engine, due to defects in design, material or workmanship,
notwithstanding that final acceptance and payment may have been
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this agreement or the breach hereof, or the interpretation hereof,
the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the losing
party reasonable expenses, attorneys ' fees, experts ' fees, and
consultants' fees, and costs incurred therein or in the enforcement
or collection of any judgment or award rendered therein.
8. CAPTIONS
The captions and headings of the different sections of this
agreement are inserted for convenience of reference only, and are
not to be taken as part of this agreement or to control or affect
the meaning, construction, or effect of the same.
9. NECESSARY ACTS
Each party to this agreement agrees to perform any further acts and
execute and deliver any further documents that may be reasonably
necessary to carry out the provisions of this agreement.
10. ASSIGNMENT
Neither party may assign this agreement, or payments due under the
agreement without the written consent of the other party.
11. GOVERNING LAW
.� This agreement shall be construed in accordance with, and governed
by, the laws of the State of California.
12 . FORUM
Any litigation to enforce or interpret the provisions of this
agreement or the parties' rights and liabilities arising out of
this agreement or the performance hereunder shall be maintained
only in the courts in the County of Nevada, State of California.
13 . SOLE AND ONLY AGREEMENT
This agreement, including any exhibits attached hereto or other
documents referred to herein, or in the Notice and Instruction to
Bidders, constitutes the sole and only agreement of the parties
hereto relating to the project and correctly sets forth the rights,
duties and obligations of each to the other as of its date. Any
prior agreements, promises, negotiations, or representations not
expressly set forth in this agreement are of no force and effect.
14 . DISTRICT POWERS
Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to limit, restrict or
modify any right, duty or obligation given, granted, or imposed
upon the District by the laws of the State of California now in
effect, or hereafter adopted, nor to limit or restrict the power or
authority of the District.
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S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
The bidder shall indicate an appropriate response in every space in
the respondents section. This may be a "YES, " indicating complete
compliance with the specification, or a detailed description of any
and all deviations.
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1.0 SCOPE
1. 1 This specification covers the
procurement of the installation,
testing and certification of a truck
mounted crane, service body, and
other mounted equipment on a truck
cab and chassis furnished by the
successful bidder.
2.0 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
2 .1 Completed trucks to these
specifications, unless specifically
stated otherwise herein, shall
conform to the Transportation General
Vehicle and Equipment Specification.
2.2 The completed unit must be certified
by the subsequent stage manufacturer
to meet all applicable State of
California and Federal requirements.
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., 3.7 Air Cleaner: Shall be manufacturer' s
heavy duty dry type DUAL ELEMENT air
cleaner. Cleaner must be approved by
engine manufacturer. Must have air
cleaner or dash mounted service
indicator.
3.8 Axles:
3.8.1 Front axle to be a Spicer I-
120S rated at 12, 000 pounds or
approved equal.
3.8.2 Rear - minimum capacity of
19, 000 pounds, single speed, single
reduction. Rear axle ratio shall be
compatible to maintain a highway
speed of approximately 55 MPH at
1,800 engine RPM's in highest
transmission gear.
3.9 Drive shafts: All drive shafts are
to be balanced and are not to exceed
an eight (8) degree compound angle.
3. 10 Back-up alarm: Shall be equipped
with an electronic type back-up alarm
rated between 97 and 107 DBA.
3. 11 Batteries: Two heavy duty 12 V with
a minimum of 1, 900 CCA rating at zero
degrees. Must be MAINTENANCE FREE.
3. 12 Brakes:
3.12. 1 Shall be equipped with a full
air brake system, NON-ASBESTOS
lining.
3. 12.2 Minimum front 16.5" x 5111,
minimum rear 16. 511 x 711 .
3. 12.3 Service brakes shall be S-cam
type on all wheels, full air with
warning buzzer; air gauge shall be
dash mounted; compressor shall be
piston type, water cooled, and have Continued
not less than 12 . 5 cubic feet per
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,�. 3. 15 Cab to axle dimension: 84" .
3. 16 Color: National School Bus Chrome
(School Bus Yellow) .
3.17 Cooling system:
3.17. 1 Shall be equipped with a
heavy duty radiator with increased
coolant capacity.
3. 17.2 Fan shall be fully shrouded.
3. 17.3 Cooling system shall be
capable of maintaining a safe driving
temperature in extreme hot or cold
weather.
3.17.4 Anti-freeze shall have a
rating of -40 degrees Fahrenheit.
3.18 Electric system:
3. 18. 1 12V with a minimum 115 amp
alternator; Delco 21-S or equal.
3. 18.2 A seven (7) wire ATA trailer
lighting cable with connector for
trailer shall be installed near
pintle hitch location. Must be
easily accessible. (See body specs)
3. 18.3 Connector or socket shall be
covered with a rubber boot for
protection from the elements. (See
body specs)
3. 18.4 All electrical and wiring
connections to be weather-sealed or
weather-proofed. (See body specs)
3. 18.5 Socket shall be seven-way
Berg type. (See body specs)
3.19 Engine:
3.19.1 Truck shall be equipped with
a 6 cylinder in-line, turbo-charged, Continued
after cooled, "wet sleeved, " diesel
engine with a minimum gross
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�.-. 3.23.2 Fuel/water separator is
required.
3.23.3 Tank shall be labeled "diesel
fuel only. "
3.24 Heater and defroster:
3.24. 1 Heavy duty fresh air type.
3.24 .2 Cab shall also be equipped
with a defroster fan securely mounted
to defrost driver's side of
windshield.
3.25 Hood: Hood shall be fiberglass
tilting type. Fenders must tilt with
hood.
3.26 Glass: All cab glass shall be
tinted.
3.27 Gauges: All gauges shall be
registering type consisting of the
following: speedometer, tachometer,
.,, engine hour-meter, voltmeter, engine
oil pressure, water temperature, fuel
gauge, air pressure gauge with
warning buzzer, air cleaner or dash
mounted service indicator ,
transmission oil temperature and all
other manufacturer's standard gauges.
3 .28 Horns: Shall be equipped with dual
chrome air horns including chrome
snow shield covers. Electrical horn
shall also be provided.
3.29 Lights: Shall be equipped with the
following lights -
3.29. 1 Headlights shall be halogen
type with high/low beam.
3.29.2 Front turn signal and parking
lights shall be Class A double faced,
front amber, rear red, and shall be
equipped with four-way hazard,
warning switch.
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--- 3.30.2 Two (2) 6" spot mirrors will
also be required.
3.31 Power steering: Integral type.
3 .32 Seats: Driver' s seat shall be non-
suspension, low back, beige sewn
vinyl. Passenger's seat to be a
matching two-man, non-suspension.
Shall be equipped with seal belts for
driver's and passenger's seat.
3.33 Suspension:
3.33.1 Front - Front springs to be
heavy duty leaf type; total spring
capacity must not be less than axle
capacity. Shall be equipped with
front shock absorbers. Aluminum
spring hangers will NOT be allowed.
3.33.2 Rear - Rear springs shall be
heavy duty leaf type with a minimum
of 23 , 500 lbs rating. Rear shock
absorbers to be included.
3.34 Tires:
3.34. 1 Front - Shall be equipped
with two (2) Goodyear or approved
equal Unisteel TD 11R22 . 5 mud and
snow tread, tubeless, steel belted
radial tires, load range H (16 ply)
rating.
3.34.2 Rear - Shall be equipped with
four (4) Goodyear or approved equal
Unisteel TD 11R22 . 5 mud and snow
tread, tubeless, steel belted radial
tires, load range H (16 ply) rating.
3.35 Tow hooks: Shall be equipped with
two front mounted tow hooks.
3.36 Transmission: To be a Spicer DANA
ES065-7 six plus speed transmission
or approved equal.
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4.0 STEEL MECHANICS BODY
4. 1 Scope: Service body to be factory
designed and reinforced for the
support of a 36, 000 ft lb capacity
crane.
4 .2 Basic body
4.2. 1 A 134" body manufactured for
a chassis with 84" cab-to-axle.
4.2 .2 The body's compartments are
to be constructed from 12 GA cold
rolled steel and have 12 GA tread
plate tops and backs. All standard
shelves are to be provided.
4.2.3 The rear curb side
compartment is to be reinforced for
the mounting of a 36, 000 ft lb
capacity crane.
4.2.4 The body is to have six
recessed cargo tie down brackets and
two rear grab handles.
4.2.5 Outriggers - manual out and
manual down (if required by
manufacturer) .
4.2. 6 The basic steel body shall
include eight compartments, curb
side rear compartment reinforced
(for crane mounting) , two rear grab
handles and weather proofing.
4.2 .7 Oxygen/acetylene brackets - 3
tanks - to be located in front
curbside compartment; this
compartment must include one "J"
hook and must be vented top and
bottom.
4.2.8 Two cargo tie downs attached
to top of bulkhead (front) ; this is
in addition to Item 4. 2.4 .
4.3 Tailgates - body to have an 8"
fold down tailgate.
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transmission mounted with dash
mounted control lever, warning
light; air control lever to be
mounted for driver's convenience.
4.10.2 Hydraulic pump to deliver 10
GPM at 1, 000 RPM's; location to be
under body, rear of transmission,
and to include moderate drive line
angles.
4.10.3 Tool and crane hydraulic
circuits -
4.10.3.1 The crane circuit will be
installed per manufacturer's
recommendations.
4.10.3.2 The tool circuit will have
feed and return lines terminated at
a location to be determined by the
District.
4. 10.3.3 All hydraulic lines and
hoses will be securely fastened to
the body and frame.
4. 10.4 Reservoir - see Section 4 .8.
5.0 CRANE
5.1 Crane to be full hydraulic with
electric over hydraulic controls.
5.2 Capacity. to be a minimum of
2, 000 lbs at 101and 5, 000 lbs at 41 .
5.3 Rotation, lift, elevation and
boom extension will be full
hydraulic. Rotation to be 400
degrees before lockout or 36o
degrees continuous. Boom length
will be 10 ' retracted and a minimum
15 ' full extension.
5.4 Control - dual speed high and
low control.
5.4.1 Proportional remote control
in lieu of dual speed control
optional.
5.5 Hydraulic cylinders to
incorporate holding valves to Continued
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6. 0 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
6. 1 Pre-delivery service: The following
pre-delivery service will be
performed prior to acceptance of the
unit:
6.1. 1 Engine will be filled to
proper oil level.
6.1.2 Transmission will be checked
and filled to proper oil level.
6. 1.3 Hydraulic system oil reservoir
will be checked and filled to proper
oil level.
6.1.4 Cooling system will be checked
and filled to proper level and will
contain anti-freeze to -40 degrees
Fahrenheit.
6. 1.5 All tires will be balanced.
6.1.6 Front end will be properly
aligned.
6.1.7 Headlights will be properly
adjusted.
6. 1.8 All other necessary fluids
will be checked and filled to proper
levels.
6. 1.9 Completion of all other
manufacturer's recommended pre-
delivery checks or maintenance.
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manufacturer's standard warranty; a
minimum of 12 months or 12, 000 miles,
wichever occurs first. Warranty for
the engine shall be two years or
100, 000 miles, whichever occurs
first.
If all or any part of this equipment
should prove defective in workmanship
or materials, the bidder shall
replace or repair the part or defect
without cost to the District.
The bidder is the prime contractor
and is responsible to provide a
complete and totally integrated
finished product that satisfies these
specifications in every respect.
11.0 SPECIAL NOTE - No trucks will be
accepted with a noise decibel reading
(includes all standard and add-on
accessories) higher than 87 DBA with
the exception of back-up alarm. See
Section 3 . 10.
12 .0 All part numbers are as of January
1991.
13.0 BID BOND - Each bid shall be
accompanied by a certified or
cashier's check payable to the order
of the Truckee Donner Public Utility
District for a sum not less than 10%
of the amount of the bid, or
accompanied by a bid bond on the form
attached (Page 4) or other acceptable
form in an amount not less than 10%
of the amount of the bid provided by
a surety licensed to do business in
the state of California, conditioned
that the bidder will pay the District
as liquidated damages the amount
specified in the bond unless he
enters into a contract in accordance
with his bid and furnished the
performance bond (Page 5) herein
mentioned within 15 days from the
date from which he is notified that
he is the successful bidder.
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BID LIST
31,000 GVW TWO WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK
Bid opening 2:00 P.M. , Monday, February 11, 1991
Silver State International
2255 Larkin Circle
Sparks, NV 89431
Quincy Body
P. 0. Box 3196
Quincy, CA 95971
Truck Parts and Equipment Co.
1550 S. McCarren Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89431
Comstock Kenworth
1550 Kleppe Ln.
Sparks, NV 89431
Interstate International
825 Navy Drive
Stockton, CA 95206
Sacramento Kenworth Co.
855 Stillwater
Bryte, CA 95605
JONES-WEST FORD
Post Office Box 12970
Reno, NV 89510
Attn: Bob Schultz
PAC POWER
325 Industrial Way
Dixon, CA 95620
NORTHERN NEVADA EQUIPMENT CO.
2400 Tampa Way
Reno, NV 89512
Attn: Bill Sherritt
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WEST COAST UTILITY EQUIPMENT CO.
14549 Manzanita Drive
Fontana, CA 92335
Attn: Pat Clark
JORDAN'S TRUCK & TRAILER
P. 0. Box 1575 - 355 Sage Street
Reno, NV
F. B. HART
P. 0. Box 15588
Sacramento, CA 95852-0588
SACRAMENTO FORD TRUCK
P. 0. Box 1365
West Sacramento, CA 95691
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14. 0 PERFORMANCE BOND - Contractor, at his
own cost and expense, shall procure
and maintain during the term of this
agreement, a surety bond in a form
satisfactory to the District, in a
sum not less than the contract price,
to guarantee faithful performance of
all of contractor's obligations as
set forth herein. See Pages 5 and 7.
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7 . 0 DELIVERY - Completed truck will be
delivered to the District within 120
days from date of award. Truck shall
comply totally with all
specifications at time of delivery.
Delivery not complete without ALL DMV
paperwork, including completed
chassis, weight slips, etc. See
Section 3 . 3 and 3 .4 .
8.0 SUBSTITUTIONS - All parts of the
truck must comply with the
specifications for that part. Where
the specifications allow for
"approved equals, " the bidder may
include in the bid parts from another
manufacturer that equal or exceed the
specific part mentioned in these
specifications. However, the bidder
must provide a list with his bid that
itemizes all those parts he is
including as an "equal. " In
addition, the bidder must submit
three copies of manufacturer' s
information detailing each part or
item that is included as an "equal. "
The information must describe the . .
part in sufficient detail to
demonstrate that the part does indeed
equal or exceed in every respect the
part or item specified. The District
will be the sole judge of the
suitability of the parts or items
offered as "equals. " Bids containing
parts or items that are inferior to
those specified will not be accepted.
9.0 POST DELIVERY INSPECTION - If the
truck is delivered minus any part,
item or accessory issued as standard
manufacturer's equipment, and/or as
specified by the TDPUD the successful
bidder will be notified immediately.
If the missing part, item or
accessory cannot be provided and
installed within 72 hours, TDPUD
reserves the right to buy the item or
part from another source and bill the
successful bidder for the cost,
including installation.
10.0 WARRANTY The truck and its
components, except for the engine,
shall be covered by the
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prevent loss of load due to
hydraulic system failure. 4`
5.6 Crane is also to incorporate a
capacity alert system.
5.7 Two copies of operators manuals
for crane; one copy service manual,
parts manual; operator training at
District complex (basic orientation
for operation and use) .
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4.4 Bumper:
4.4.1 Workbench type, approximately
14" deep.
4.4. 1. 1 Bumper to have largest
possible latch and lock doors on
both curb and street sides.
4.4.2 Bumper to be equipped with
receiver for pintle hitch.
4.4.3 Receiver mount pintle hitch
with minimum capacity of 33 , 000 lbs.
4.4.4 Bumper to be equipped with 2
"D" rings for safety chains.
4 .4.5 A vertical receiver tube will
be installed on both curb and street
sides at the rear outside corners of
the bumper (for pintle hitch
storage) .
4.5 Wiring - all wiring to be in conduit
and weatherproofed. "
4. 6 Installation to include mud flaps,
mounting system (to include all
mounting hardware) , all lights and
reflectors to meet federal and
California regulations. See section
on lighting under cab and chassis
specifications.
4.7 Finish paint should be factory
primed and undercoated and painted
to match cab by installer.
4.8 Boom support reservoir to have a
minimum 20 gallon capacity; oil to
be filtered upon return to
reservoir; tank to be labeled
"hydraulic oil only. "
4.9 Options:
4.9.1 Hanger-remote control handle
rear curbside compartment.
4. 10 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
4.10.1 Air shift PTO to be Continued
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3.37 Wheels: Shall be equipped with six
(6) , 10-hole disc wheels, minimum rim
size is to be 811 . Wheels are to be
Budd type, non-metric.
3.38 Wheel base: Minimum 152" wheelbase.
3 .39 Windshield wipers: Shall be equipped
with three speed (including
intermittent mode) electric wipers
with heavy duty arms, blades and
linkage.
3.40 Miscellaneous equipment: Shall be
equipped with the following:
3.40. 1 Two armrests.
3.40.2 Two sun visors.
3.40.3 One cigarette lighter and ash
tray.
3.40.4 Chrome or stainless steel
grab handles, one on each side of cab
to provide assistance in entering
vehicle. -
3.40.5 Ether cold starting equipment
with electrical in-cab controls.
3.40.6 Two line sheets will be
furnished with truck on delivery;
delivery will not be accepted without
line setting tickets.
3.40.7 Two copies of operators
manuals for truck; one copy service
manual; parts manual; operator
training (basic orientation for
operation and use) at District
complex. See Section 5.7 for crane
related manuals and training.
3.40.8 Factory installed AM-FM radio
with digital clock.
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3.29.3 Low level, front mount, amber
fog lights.
3.29.4 Rear combination stop/tail
and turn signal lights shall be
equipped with Class A single faced
red rear combination stop/tail and
turn signal lights recessed into the
body at a height to be easily visible
from following vehicles. (See body
specs)
3.29.5 Strobe power supply will be
mounted inside the cab of the truck.
Cab strobe and rear strobes will
operate independently. Strobe light
systems will be equipped with
suppressors or resistors to eliminate
radio interference. Rear strobes to
be 180 degree type mounted
horizontally. (See body specs)
3.29. 6 Shall be equipped with
clearance lights and rear license
plate light. (See body specs)
3.29.7 Shall be equipped with two -,
back-up lights. (See body specs)
3.29.8 Shall be equipped with
reflectors as required. (See body
specs)
3.29.9 Shall be equipped with dome
and fully illuminated instrument
panel.
3.29.10 All wiring connections for
lighting systems to be weather-
sealed.
3.30 Mirrors:
3.30.1 Shall be equipped with two
(2) heated, outside rear view
mirrors. Mirrors will be mounted so
that they provide clear vision beyond
the sides of the body. Approximate
size is 7" x 16". West coast type or
approved equal.
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horsepower rating of 230 at 2,400 RPM
and a minimum torque of 650 (lb-ft) "
at 1, 600 RPM.
3.19.2 Engine will be equipped with
a Kysor engine shut-down system, 120V
block heater and a locking type hand
control throttle.
3.19.3 Engine must meet and maintain
California emissions certification
requirements.
3.19.4 Engine must be OEM certified.
Dealer certification will not be
acceptable.
3.19.5 Engine will be furnished with
a minimum two-year unlimited mileage
warranty.
3.20 Clutch: 14" two plate ceramic button
(3 per side) Spicer type clutch.
3.21 Exhaust system:
3.21.1 Shall be equipped with a
horizontal muffler and a chrome
vertical tailpipe with rain cap.
3.21.2 Exhaust noise must comply at
less than 87 DBA
3.21.3 Shall include bright finish
cab guard.
3.22 Shall be equipped with heat treated,
high strength, low alloy 110, 000 PSI
frame rails. Frame must include an
inverted "L" frame reinforcement.
3.23 Fuel tank:
3.23.1 Shall be equipped with a
minimum of 50 gallons of fuel
capacity mounted under curb side door
and to include a step.
16
minute capacity; to be engine
crankcase lubricated, rear brake
chambers to be type 30.
3.12.4 Shall be equipped with auto-
adjusting slack adjusters front and
rear.
3. 12 .5 Trucks shall be equipped with
a Bendix Westinghouse 84 or equal air
dryer, installed in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions.
3.12. 6 Air service shall be
installed and included on the rear of
the truck frame for towing trailers
equipped with air brakes. (See body
specs)
3. 12 .7 The hand control valve and
breakaway valve shall be installed by
the truck manufacturer or body
installer. (See body specs)
3. 12.8 Shall also be equipped with
an air operated signal control valve
for use on trailers with electric
brakes.
3.12.9 Brake system shall comply
with Federal Law.
3. 12 . 10 Any exceptions to brake
sizes or components will not be
accepted.
3.13 Parking brakes:
3.13.1 Shall be spring actuated with
manual release.
3.13.2 Spring parking brake chambers
shall be provided on rear axle.
3. 13.3 Shall comply with Federal
Law.
3.14 Front bumper: To be heavy duty 1/4"
steel, full width aerodynamic.
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3.0 CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS
3. 1 Truck bid is to be a domestic,
factory built, current two wheel
drive, conventional cab model.
3.2 Truck bid must bear manufacturer's
factory stamped 31, 000 GVWR or higher
rating plate, and truck shall conform
to this rating in all component
parts.
3.3 Vehicle furnished under this
specification shall be the
manufacturer' s current conventional
design for the type of vehicle
specified and the allied equipment
specified, complete with all
necessary operation accessories
customarily furnished with these
vehicle types whether stipulated
herein or not, with such
modifications and attachments as may
be necessary to enable the vehicle to
function reliably and efficiently in
sustained operation. Further,
vehicle furnished under this
specification shall comply with the
most current Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards, Federal Department
of Health, Education and Welfare, and
Pollution Control from the California
Motor Vehicle Standards.
3.4 All California Department of Motor
Vehicle paper work and weight slips
must be provided.
3.5 A computer analysis print-out must be
furnished with the bid showing
vehicle speeds in all transmission
gears.
3.6 After frame dimension: Shall be a
minimum of 63" .
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15. TIME OF ESSENCE
Time is of the essence of this agreement.
16. SEVERABILITY
In the event that any part or provision of this agreement is found
to be illegal or unconstitutional by a court of competent
jurisdiction, such findings shall not affect the remaining parts,
portions, or provisions of this agreement.
17. CONTRACTOR'S WAIVER
Contractor agrees to waive the provisions of California Civil Code
Section 2819 with respect to Contractor and any surety engaged by
Contractor to provide a performance bond pursuant to the terms of
this agreement.
In witness whereof this instrument is executed by the duly
authorized officials, on the date first above written.
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
By Attest
Name Name
(typed) (typed)
Title Title
CONTRACTOR
By Attest
Name Name
(typed) (typed)
Title Title
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consummated provided, however, that in each case Owner shall have
promptly forwarded written notice of such failure to the .,
Contractor. All repairs or replacements of equipment or parts
thereof as a result of failures after final acceptance shall be
made promptly and free of charge.
5. SHIPPING AND DELIVERY
The Contractor shall prepare the equipment and accessories for
shipment in such a manner as to protect them from damage in transit
and shall be responsible for and make good any and all damage
incurred while loading, unloading or in transit.
If an excessive impact is indicated or the Project is otherwise
damaged in shipment, it will be refused on delivery, and it will be
Contractor' s responsibility to arrange for prompt inspection,
repair or replacement to new equipment standards. Contractor will
not be relieved of the responsibility of delivering undamaged
equipment even if the damage is internal or otherwise undetected,
and the nature of the damage remains unknown until the equipment is
put in service.
Contractor agrees to deliver the completed vehicle within
days of award of the contract.
In the event Contractor fails to provide the truck by the date
required in this contract, Owner may, at its discretion, choose to
rent a vehicle of like kind. All costs relating to the
acquisition, rental and return of said rental truck shall be borne
by the Contractor.
The District requires 24 hour notice of delivery from the factory
and an estimated arrival date and time.
6. NOTICES
Any and all notices or other matters required or permitted by this
agreement or by law to be served on, given to, or delivered to
either party hereto by the other party to this agreement shall be
in writing and shall be deemed duly served, given, or delivered
when personally delivered to the party to whom it is addressed or
in lieu of such personal service, 5 days after deposited in the
United States mail, first-class postage paid, addressed to the
District at Post Office Box 309, Truckee, California 95734, or to
contractor at
Either party, the District or contractor, may change its address
for the purpose of this section by giving written notice of such
change to the other party in the manner provided in this section.
7. ATTORNEYS ' , EXPERTS ' AND CONSULTANTS' FEES
In the event of any litigation concerning any controversy, claim or
dispute between the parties hereto, arising out of or relating to
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Surety
By
Title
Address
The rate of premium on this bond is $ per thousand
dollars. Total amount of premium charged is $
Bond number:
(Attach acknowledgements)
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BID BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, the undersigned,
as Principal, and as
Surety, are hereby held and firmly bound unto
as OWNER in the penal
sum of for payment of
which, well and truly to be made, we hereby jointly and severally bind
ourselves, successors and assigns.
Signed this day of , 1991.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the
Principal has submitted to a certain
BID, attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof to enter into a contract
in writing, for a 31, 000 GVW truck.
NOW, THEREFORE:
a) If said BID shall be rejected, or
b) If said BID shall be accepted and the Principal shall execute and deliver
a contract in the form of contract attachment hereto (properly completed in
accordance with said BID) and shall furnish BONDS for faithful performance of
said contract, and shall in all other respects perform the agreement created
by the acceptance of said BID, then this obligation shall be void, otherwise
the same shall remain in force and effect; it being expressly understood and-"'
agreed that the liability of the Surety for any and all claims hereunder
shall, in no event, exceed the penal amount of this obligation as herein
stated.
The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that the
obligations of said Surety and its BOND shall be in no way impaired or
affected by any extension of the time within which the OWNER may accept such
BID; and said Surety does hereby waive notice of any such extension.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and the Surety have hereunto set their
hands and seals, and such of them as are corporations have caused their
corporate seals to be hereto affixed and these presents to be signed by their
proper officers, the day and year first set forth above.
Principal
Surety
By
*IMPORTANT: Surety companies executing BONDS must appear on the Treasury.,
Department's most current list (Circular 570 as amended) and be authorized tc
transact business in the State of California where the project is located.
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FORM OF PROPOSAL
31,000 GVW TWO WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK
The undersigned hereby certifies that he has read the instructions to
bidders and the specifications and hereby submits a bid for one 31, 000
GVW two wheel drive truck that complies with those specifications.
BID AMOUNT LUMP SUM PRICE
Truck (FOB Truckee) $
Taxes $
Total bid (in figures) $
Total bid (in words)
The bid price shall remain in effect for a period of 60 calendar days
from the date of the bid opening.
DELIVERY DATE
If the bid is awarded to me, I will deliver the truck to the District
in Truckee within calendar days after receiving formal notice of
award of the bid.
SALES TAX
If the bid is awarded to me, I will provide to Owner a check made out
to the California Department of Motor Vehicles for the California sales
tax or provide a receipt from California DMV showing the sales tax (6%)
has been paid.
LIST OF SUPPLIERS/SUB-CONTRACTORS (Names and addresses)
Chassis manufacturer:
Bed manufacturer:
Bed installer:
Crane manufacturer:
Crane installer:
Nearest service centers:
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I N D E X
Notice and Instructions to Bidders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Formof Proposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
BidBond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PerformanceBond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
ChassisSpecifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
SteelMechanics Body. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Hydraulic System Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cranespecifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . o . . 000 . . . . oo . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
SpecialProvisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25