City of Casper

CITY OF CASPER

FLEET MAINTENANCE DIVISION

CITY OF CASPER

(307)235-8257

December 13, 2017

Notice is hereby given that the City of Casper, Wyoming will receive sealed bids at the Fleet Office, Casper Service Center, 1800 E. “K” Street, Casper, Wyoming, until 2:00 p.m., December 29, 2017, with a pre-bid conference being held at 2:00 p.m., December 27, 2017for the following:

ONE (1) NEW FRONT-LOADING, FULL-EJECT, 40 YARD, SANITATION TRUCK BODY. The equipment is to be used by the Solid Waste Division of the Public Services Department; unit must have the minimum specifications of:

General

Specifications:It is the intent of these specifications to specify the minimum requirement for the furnishing and delivery of one (1) new front-loading,full-eject, 40 yard,sanitation truck body. The unit shall be new and have less than fifty (50) hours. The unit shall be less than twelve months old, with full factory warranty. Unit shall be delivered complete and ready for service, as specified, and shall be equipped with all of the manufacturer’s standard equipment, as advertised, whether or not specifically mentioned in these specifications, in addition to all other equipment and attachments specified herein.

NOTE: Each bid item must include a description of how the item meets or does not meet the specification as written.

ITEM / MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS / BIDDERS SPECIFICATIONS
1.Body
Construction / The body shall have a capacity of 40 yards, including the capacity of the hopper.Larger bodies will not be considered.
Body Floor: 3/16” AR400. The floor shall be constructed of 3/16” flat, single-piece Abrasion Resistant steel with a minimum tensile rating of 180,000 psi.Floor shall be flat and smooth with no cleanout troughs.
Body Sides: 1/8” AR450. The body side walls shall be of a curved design and constructed of 1/8” AR450 steel with a minimum tensile rating of 200,000 psi. The sidewalls shall be smooth and require no ribs for support. The body will have a 1’ lap weld with an inside and outside continuous weld.
Body Roof: The body roof shall be of a smooth, curved design and constructed of 10 Gauge AR200 steel with a minimum tensile rating of 90,000 psi. The roof will have a 1’ lap weld with an inside and outside continuous weld.
No “Seal Right” hopper clean-out doors will be accepted.
Full welded box construction with robotic precision and quality.
Side access door with ladder: Minimum opening 24” x 30”.
Access ladder to top of body (fold down style).
Wind guard: 12 gauge, A569 mild steel. / ______
2.Hopper / The hopper shall have a capacity of 12 cubic yards.
Hopper floor wear area: The hopper floor shall be constructed of 1/4” flat, single-piece Abrasion Resistant steel with a minimum tensile rating of 180,000 psi.
Lower hopper sides: 3/16”, AR400; 180,000 psi tensile rating minimum.
Upper hopper sides: 10 gauge, AR200; 90,000 psi tensile rating minimum.
Side supports: 3/16”, GRD 50 high strength steel.
Cross members: 3/16”, GRD 50 high strength steel.
The hopper shall have a hydraulically controlled sliding hopper door to contain loose items while in transit.
3.Tailgate / Bustle tailgate.
The side and rear walls of the bustle tailgate will be constructed of 1/8”, AR450 steel with a minimum tensile rating of 200,000 psi. The tailgate will have a 2’ lap weld with an inside and outside continuous weld.
Bolsters: 3/16”, GRD 50 high strength steel (formed channel).
Locking teeth: 1”, A36 mild steel.
Hinge plate: 1/2”, GRD 50 high strength steel.
Bustle tailgate will utilize an eight-point automatic locking system, a minimum 50” seal height and Service Safety Prop.
Tailgate control must allow for ejection under a 14’ ceiling. / ______
4.Packer/Ejector / Lower face plate: 5/16”, AR200; 90,000 psi tensile rating.
Upper face plate: 3/16”, AR200; 90,000 psi tensile rating.
Face support: 3/8”, GRD 50 high strength steel.
Packer sides: 10 Gauge, GRD 50 high strength steel.
Floor track: 3/8”, GRD 50 high strength steel (formed channel) with1/4” AR400, 180,000 psi track wear strips. Hopper Area will have chromium carbon track wear strips.
Shoe assembly: 2-1/2” x 2-3/4” x 1/4” 46-inch, A500 GRD B Tubing with one piece bolt-on chromium carbon wear shoes.
The minimum compaction force shall be 118,000 psi. The truck shall be capable of compacting refuse to a minimum of 850 lbs per cubic yard. Provide the calculations and references to show specification compliance.
Load will be expelled by ejector only. No dump bodies are acceptable.
The hopper shall be cleared by the auto pack and sweep function. No follower panels are acceptable. Packer cycle time will be maximum 24 seconds (full extend and retract). / ______
5.Arm Assembly &
Fork Assembly / Arm flange: 3/8” x 3” T-1 steel.
Arm side plates: 1/4”, A656 GRD 80 steel.
Arm torque tube: 4-1/2”, OD 5/8” wall DOM round tube.
Arm pillow block: 7-3/4” x 8-3/8” x 3” A36 steel.
Capacity six-point, bolt-on arms with 3 split bearing mounts 4-1/2” diameter x 3”, Nylatron bushing.
Forks: 1-1/2” A36 steel.
Torque tube: 3-1/2”, OD 3/4” wall DOM round tube.
4 sets of Pillow Blocks: 6” x 8” x 3”, A36 steel, mounted between the arms as per City unit# 222272, 2 sets at 66” on center and 2 sets at 44 ½” on center.
Brass bushings.
Lift arms must have a10,000 pounds-rated arm capacity. Container dump cycle time will be 14-16 seconds maximum.
6.Hydraulics / The hydraulic system will use a fixed displacement gear pump with hydraulic overspeed control. Electronic overspeed control not acceptable.
Pump make/model: Commercial Intertech P365, 2-1/2”
Pump flow: Minimum 50gpm @ 800 RPM.
Control valves: Commercial Intertech VA35, MRV Setting—2500 psi.
Oil reservoir: 50 gallons with heater wired to single plug in for the tank and the engine.
Return line filter: Schroeder, 18LZ5 5 micron, in- tank filter with bypass indicator (or equivalent).
Suction strainer: 100 mesh stainless steel with magnets.
All hoses shall be Aeroquip (or acceptable alternative).
Any hose under 1’’ shall be a minimum of a 2 braid hose.
Any hose over 1’’ shall be a minimum of a 4 braid hose.
7.Cylinders / Ejector cylinder: 6-1/4”, 3 stage, 164” stroke. Two-stage, double-acting telescopic cylinders shall provide the means of both packing the refuse into the body and ejecting it at the landfill. The construction of the cylinders shall be as follows.
(1) All tubes and gland nuts, and piston shall be salt bath nitrided to provide both the required hardness to resist dents and scratches and achieve a corrosion resistance greater than that of hand chrome plating.
(2) All gland nuts shall incorporate the use of a M2 tool steel scraper to remove all debris from the tubes as the cylinder retracts. This scraper must be capable of shaving off the edges of small dents as well as fitting close enough to the tube to shave off any film such as paint. By preventing contaminants from entering the system, the oil will remain clean and protect all other components of the system. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Arm cylinder: 4-1/2” bore x 2-1/2” cylinder size x 46” stroke.
Fork cylinder: 3-1/2” bore x 2” cylinder size x 36” stroke.
Combined, arm cylinder and fork cylinder must allow forks to lower to 6” above the ground when parallel.Equipment that cannot lower to this level will not be considered.
Tailgate cylinder: 3-1/4” bore x 2” cylinder size x 38” stroke.
State cylinder manufacturer and available extended warranty. Include any applicable limits and costs. / ______
8.Controls / All of the controls shall be electric over hydraulic and located inside of cab mounted to the right of the operator facing street side.Please describe the controls if an exception is taken.
Data Control Module for service diagnostics and body function adjustments, mounted in the cab with easy access for the service technicians. All software and hardware shall be provided for this application.
Air controlled single joystick for arms and forks.
Interior control box wires shall be numbered and color coded to correspond to owner’s manual for ease of service.
All controls shall be clearly marked for each specific operation. Switches shall be located in easily/ergonomically located sealed switch control panel.
NEMA 4 rated control module.
Automotive type relays and fuses.
Control boards with socketed connectors will not be accepted.
Control box must be protected with Field Effect Transistor technology which provides over circuit and over current protection. In the event of over circuit or over current, the function in error will shut off without disrupting other functions.
9.Performance / Packer panel must complete an auto pack and sweep of hopper with the operation of one button on control box.
Packer body must be full eject, no dump style bodies are acceptable.
Packer tailgate to be operated from inside cab, with no outside operations necessary.
A main relief valve shall be incorporated into the hydraulic system in order to protect from excessive pressure or overspeed.
10.Lights & Paint / Lights on tailgate shall be recessed and sealed for maximum protection through normal operation.
Strobe light to be installed: Whelen,Model 800D series, wired to the ignition. (lights work as truck is running).
Two work lights mounted on back rear of truck, one on each side.Control switch mounted inside the cab to be clearly marked. Light to come on when truck goes into reverse.
Dual trapezoid work lights mounted on side fender skirts. Lights to work when truck goes into reverse. (lights to work on separate relay from other lights ).
Peterson Smart Light LED strobe system or equal alternating amber strobes on 4 rear corners of tailgate.
Three (3) hopper service lights: One (1) mounted on top of driver’s side mirror for overhead hazards. Two (2) mounted on top of canopy on each side facing the hopper to see spillage over the blade, control switches to be located inside the cab to be clearly marked.
Packer and components steel shot blasted prior to priming with high solids epoxy primer. Finish coat: Akzo Coating's Sikkens, high solids, acrylic urethane. Solid DuPont, P9188, high gloss white with 8” diagonal, DuPont 51304, burgundy stripe (or approved equal).
All lights must meet applicable federal and local safety standards.
All connections shall be soldered or crimp style to be durable and waterproof.
11.Miscellaneous
Requirements / Certified dealer must be located within 50 miles of Casper, Wyoming to provide for maintenance support. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Body shall be mounted on the cab/chassis which shall be compatible with the body in terms of proper length, frame clearance and proper weight distribution allowed on front and rear axles. Frame shall not be altered in any manner.
An electronic back-up warning system to meet OSHA standards shall be provided.
The completed unit, cab/chassis and packer body, must comply with the latest federal anti-nose requirements.
Packer body to come with a minimumone (1) year warranty.
Hydraulic pump and valves to come with a minimum two (2) year warranty.
Cylinder to come with a minimum five (5) year warranty.
Pivot pins shall be provided to raise body for ease of service.
Body to be equipped with a hydraulic lift kit or service lift. NO EXCEPTIONS.
A full round, canopy over the cab is to be provided, canopy to come to edge of windshield.
Tool Box: One (1) water tight Knapheide metal T-handled 18”x18”x24” tool box, mounted on chassis right hand side.
Mud flaps mounted behind front steering axle, and mud flaps mounted in front of front rear axle and behind 2nd rear axle.
Fire extinguisher: One 5 lb. ABC with bracket and cover mounted on each side of packer body.
Reflective tape for safety along back and side of truck and body (reflective tape red and white as for D.O.T. N.H.T.S.A ).
Reflective triangle breakdown kit included.
Bracket option to support interchangeable signage on body.
Safety Vision camera system, or equivalent, for rear vision and hopper vision. One camera with shutter mounted on middle of rear tailgate, one camera with shutter mounted on street side of rear tailgate, and one camera with shutter mounted on curb side of rear tailgate, and one camera with shutter mounted near top hopper door to see spillage over blade.
Body must have been in production for at least ten (10) years.
12.Manuals / Two (2) complete sets of operator's manuals, (2) sets of service manuals, and (2) sets of parts manuals shall be supplied (made specifically for body being sold). NO EXCEPTIONS.
Two (2) complete custom sets of SCHEMATICS for all electrical lines, hydraulic lines, and air lines (made specifically for body being sold.) NO EXCEPTIONS.
13.Warranty / Specify in writing, to include all parts and labor F.O.B. Casper, for a minimum 12 month period.
Body manufacturer must provide on-site service by factory trained service technicians for warranty requests.
14.Delivery / Truck shall be delivered with a full tank of fuel, properly blended for the weather conditions if required.
Diesel fuel to be at least the minimum requirements of blended #2/#1 diesel fuel with proper additives to correspond with climate conditions.
A copy of the order confirmation to be provided upon completion of order.
The winning vendor will bid and deliver 1 chassisequipped with 40 yard front-load bodily as specified in specifications.
Provide minimum of one (1) full day of dealer training and orientation on-site for City drivers and mechanics.
Trade-in vehicle will NOT be released for up to 60 days after delivery of new vehicle or until the new truck operates to the satisfaction of the City, whichever is sooner.
The winning vendor shall deliver a comparable chassis and front-loading body rental at no charge if the truck is non-operable for more than 36 hours due to manufacturer defects or failures of the chassis or body for a minimum of one (1) year after delivery.
15. Chassis / The Chassis information is provided as an attachment. Body shall fit the chassis without modification and meet all weight and weight distribution requirements with a full payload of 26,106 lbs.

NOTE: These forms may be duplicated.

Exceptions to any of the provisions of these specifications may be waived provided they are clearly stated in the quote, and if in the opinion of the City of Casper, the quote complied with the intent of the specification.

Should funding be inadequate to cover the items quoted, all quotes may be rejected or quantities adjusted to fit budget amount.

There will be a required Pre-bid meeting December 27, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. local time. The Pre-Bid meeting will be held in the conference room at the City of Casper Fleet Offices, 1800 E. “K” Street, Casper, Wyoming 82601.

All contacts should be made through Zulima Lopez, Casper Service Center, Casper, Wyoming, 82601. Phone 307-235-8257.

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PROPOSAL FOR FURNISHING

ONE(1) NEW FRONT-LOADING, FULL-EJECT, 40 YARD, SANITATION TRUCK BODY

FOR THE SOLID WASTE DIVISION OF

THE PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Proposal of (Name)

(Address)

to furnish equipment as specified to the City of Casper, Wyoming, in accordance with specifications dated October 13, 2017.

BID ITEM:

Description:

Make and Model:

Federal Certified GVW:

I.Price bid for one (1) front-loading, full-eject,

40 yard sanitation truck body, as specified$

II.NET COST TO THE CITY:

(Total Price)$

III.Delivery: F.O.B. manufacturer of the City of Casper's choice within ____calendar days after award of contract by City Council.

In addition to this proposal, the undersigned herewith submits complete information including specifications and descriptive literature to fully describe and illustrate the equipment and accessories offered. Incomplete bid specification will be considered non-compliant and rejected.

Bidder proposes to deliver equipment in accordance with the schedule above and agrees that liquidated damages will be charged to him in accordance with specifications if delivery is not made in accordance with said schedule.

A bid bond, a certified, or a cashier's check made payable to the City of Casper, Wyoming, in an amount of five percent (5%) of the total amount of this bid is enclosed. The undersigned certifies that he understands the specifications relating to said bid security and agrees to the conditions set forth in said specifications.

Discounts will be allowed for prompt payment as follows:

10 Day ______%; 20 Days______%; 30 Days______%.

Submitted By: Title:Date:

Signature:Phone:

CITY OF CASPER, WYOMING

SPECIFICATIONS FOR

ONE (1) NEW FRONT-LOADING, FULL-EJECT,

40 YARD,SANITATION TRUCK BODY

(Approved by the City Attorney, 2014)

Dated the 13th day of October, 2017

I.GENERAL:

The following specifications, including exhibits, attached hereto, shall constitute the minimum acceptable specifications for the goods and/or services for which bids are requested. Bidders shall include all items standard to article bid, whether or not specifically mentioned in these specifications.

All goods shall be new and the latest current production models meeting the terms of the specifications.

No bids may be withdrawn within thirty (30) days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids without the consent of the City of Casper, Wyoming.

II.BID GUARANTY:

The City of Casper is required by Wyoming Statutes, 15-1-113, to receive a certified check, cashier's check, bank draft upon a reputable bank, or a bid bondin the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid. If the bid is for more than one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000),only a bid bond with sufficient surety in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount will be acceptedto consider any bid. Bid with deposit shall be filed with the FINANCE OFFICE, City Hall, 200 N. David, Casper, WY 82601, securely sealed, and endorsed upon the outside of the wrapper, with a brief statement as to the nature for which the bid is provided. Upon bid award, such surety shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidder(s). In the case of the successful bidder, five percent (5%) surety will be retained by the City until a proper bond or other proper bid guarantee to secure performance has been filed and approved if required by the specifications of the bid.

III.SCHEDULE FOR DELIVERY AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES:

Unless a schedule has been specified in the bidding documents, each bidder shall specify, in its proposal, the time required for delivery of his goods to the place designated.