State of Nevada / / Brian Sandoval
Department of Administration / Governor
Purchasing Division / Patrick Cates
Director
515 E. Musser Street, Suite 300
Carson City, NV 89701
Jeff Haag
Administrator

THE NEVADA STATE PURCHASING DIVISION IS SOLICITING BIDS FOR

52,000 GVW CONVENTIONAL TRACTOR WITH CAB AND CHASSIS

INVITATION TO BID NO. 8581

F.O.B. Nevada Department of Agriculture, 2250 Barnett Way, Reno, NV 89512

Release Date: 08/03/17

Vendor Questions Due: 08/15/17

Deadline for Submission and Opening Date and Time: 08/29/17 @ 2:30 P.M.

Requisition No. TBD

For additional information or to obtain a copy of this Invitation to Bid, please contact:

Heather Moon, Purchasing Officer I

(775) 684-0179

(TTY for the Hearing Impaired: 1-800-326-6868 and ask the relay agent to dial (775) 684-0179)

Refer to Page 11, for instructions on submitting bids

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While there are no set asides in the State of Nevada or preferences for Minority Business Enterprise, Women Business Enterprise and Small Business, we encourage those vendors to compete for state business at every opportunity and we make every effort to contact these businesses when opportunities arise, therefore if it is your judgment that your business fits within these categories, please check appropriate boxes.

Minority Owned Women Owned Small Business


TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PROJECT OVERVIEW 3

2. ITEM SPECIFICATION 3

3. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 9

4. PAYMENT 10

5. BID SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS 11

6. BID SOLICITATION, EVALUATION AND AWARD PROCESS 13

7. TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR PURCHASE OF GOODS 16

ATTACHMENT A – COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION 23

Prospective vendors are advised to review Nevada’s ethical standards requirements, including but not limited to, NRS 281A, which can be found on the Purchasing Division’s website (http://purchasing.nv.gov).
All applicable Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) and Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) documentation can be found at: www.leg.state.nv.us/law1.cfm.

1.  PROJECT OVERVIEW

The State of Nevada Purchasing Division, on behalf of the Department of Agriculture is looking to obtain competitive pricing for a one time purchase of a 52,000 GVW conventional tractor with extended day cab. As a condition of this award, a vendor is required to deliver any vehicle(s) specified herein to any government entity using any award or contract that results from this solicitation through a licensed Nevada vehicle dealer, which will then be considered a joint submittal, or be a licensed Nevada vehicle dealer prior to the submission and opening date of the proposal pursuant to Nevada Revised Statute 482. Specifications can be found on pages 3 through 9 of this bid solicitation.

2.  ITEM SPECIFICATION

Unless otherwise specified in this Invitation to Bid (ITB), reference to a specific manufacturer or a specific product or model in the bid specifications does not restrict bidders to that manufacturer, product or model. This method is used to indicate the functional requirements (e.g., type, design, characteristics, quality) of the article desired. Bids may be considered on other manufacturer’s products or other models determined by the Purchasing Division to be the functional equivalent of the product or model referenced.

GENERAL: Vehicles furnished under this specification shall be basically the manufacturer's current conventional design for the type of vehicle specified and the allied equipment specified, complete with all necessary 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, all vehicles furnished under this specification shall comply with the most current Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, Federal and State Department of Environmental Protection on Pollution from the New Motor Vehicle Standards, all applicable OSHA Requirements and the Nevada Revised Statutes.

Truck offered must be manufacturer's current model. Delivery truck will be used by the Nevada Department of Agriculture, statewide and year round at altitudes from 2,000 to 8,000 feet. Manufacturer will furnish the best gear ratio for this duty. Cruise speed to be 75 MPH at gross vehicle weight rating at manufacturer's R.P.M.

Specify Mfr. & No. ______

Specify Engine ______

Specify Road Speed ______MPH @ ______RPM

Truck bid must bear manufacturer's factory stamped 52,000 GVW or higher rating plate, and truck bid shall conform to this rating in all component parts.

Specify G.V.W. Rating ______

AIR CLEANER: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

To be manufacturer's heavy-duty dry type Powercore engine mount with constant torque SS clamps and pop-up air restriction indicator.

AIR CONDITIONER: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Factory installed. Maximum BTU/HR available with integral heater and defroster.

Specify BTU/HR Rating ______

AIR COMPRESSOR: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Cummings 18.7 CFM or equivalent.

Specify Compressor CFM ______

AXLE FRONT: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Dana Spicer E-1202L (or equal); 12,000lb capacity, 3 ½ inch drop.

Specify Front Axle Capacity ______

AXLE REAR: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Dana Spicer DSP40 (or equal) 40,000 lb. capacity, tandem rear axles with rear differential lock and spring brake. Rear axle ratio 3.90.

Specify Rear Axle Capacity ______

GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT (G.C.W) COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

80,000 lbs

Specify G.C.W. Weight ______

BATTERY: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Heavy-duty "MAINTENANCE FREE", Group 31, 12-volt with CCA rating of 2100 at 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Battery box location between the rails with cover.

Specify C.C.A. Rating ______

BRAKES: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Front: 10K to 13,200 Lbs RSD compliant HP-ES s-cam 16 1/2x5 inch or equivalent.

Specify Front Brake Size ______

Rear: Dual rear brakes 16 1/2x7 inch to 40K RSD compliant ES-extended service s-cam or equivalent.

Specify Rear Brake Size ______

BUMPER: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Front, tapered chrome steel channel with two tow hooks.

CAB: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Conventional, steel; with optional extended day cab conversion kit installed.

SIDE EXTENDERS: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

19 inch wide with rubber edges for extended day cab.

COLOR: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

The complete unit with the exception of the frame rails is to be painted “WHITE”.

Specify Mfr. & No. ______

COOLING SYSTEM: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

On-off fan hub, nylon fan blade, translucent top tank, air-to-air heat exchanger/after cooler, silicone hoses with constant torque clamps, long life coolant.

Specify Mfr. & No. of Fan Clutch ______

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

12-volt circuit breaker system with a minimum 130 Amp alternator.

Specify Mfr. & No. ______

ENGINE: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Shall be a fully electronic controlled, turbocharged, diesel engine (Cummins ISX 15 450 or equal) with 1650 lb-ft torque @ 1100 RPM; 450 Peak HP. Engine must be IAW current EPA Emission Standards.

Specify Mfr. & No. of Engine ______

Specify Gross Brake H.P. Rating at Manufacturer’s

Recommended R.P.M ______@ ______

EXHAUST SYSTEM: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Shall be equipped with a horizontal muffler and exhaust and safety heat shield around the cab portion of the horizontal exhaust. Vertical tailpipe for use with extended day cab.

FUEL TANK: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Two (2) 100 gallon class 8 aluminum tanks.

Specify Capacity ______

FRAME ACCESS GRABHANDLES: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Left hand mounted.

FRAME ACCESS STEPS: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

2 ladder-type, Left hand mount.

FIFTH WHEEL: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Fixed, Jost JSK37USB-DB7X 6.85 inch or equivalent. Fixed angle drilled for 4 additional settings, 2 inch increments.

Specify Mfr. & No. ______

FLOODLIGHT: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Located mid-first set.

WINDOW LIFTS: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Electric powered left hand and right hand door.

ELECTRIC BACKUP ALARM: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Meets SAE J994 & OSHA requirements.

FULL TRUCK AND TRACTOR KIT COMBINED: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

7-way female receptacle & glad-hands mounted on rail bracket LH BOC & mounted at end-of-frame in tail lamp bracket for tractor application. Includes dash mounted trailer air supply valve, trailer hand control valve, and hoses/fittings for the valves.

CONNECTOR FOR TRAILER: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Additional 7-Way ISO 3731 Connector; ABS power two additional, with 15 foot coiled light line, for combined full truck and tractor.

STRAIGHT AIR & LIGHT LINES: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

For semitrailer application. Air lines detachable one end only, light line detachable both ends.

SLIDE BAR: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

For air & light lines, cab/sleeper mounted.

AIRSHIELD ROOF FAIRING: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Non-sleeper with side trim tabs.

PINTLE HOOK: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Holland PH-30RP41 mounted on 15,000 lb rear suspension crossmember.

Specify Mfr. & No. ______

REAR MUDFLAP ARMS: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Betts B35, shortened with 45 degree angle.

Specify Mfr. & No. ______

REAR MUDFLAP SHIELDS: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

White plastic anti-sail.

QUARTER FENDERS: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Black polypropylene with painted steel brackets, single post mounted.

DEF TANK: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Medium round 18 gallon tank mounted on left hand side.

STEERING COLUMN: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Adjustable telescoping.

TRIANGLE REFLECTOR KIT: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Three triangles in plastic carrying case.

DRY CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

One (1) 5lb. class ABC extinguisher.

TOLL STEP BOX: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

One (1) 24 inch tool step box mounted on LH rail behind DEF & fuel tank.

CAB INTERIOR: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Diamond tufted upholstered side and back panels with accent lines, stitched upholstered diamond tufted door & carpeted kick panel, full diamond tufted vinyl headliner, black rubber floor mats and navigation system. Interior color will be slate gray with trim dark slate gray.

GAUGES: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

All gauges shall be registering type consisting of the following: Speedometer, tachometer, engine hour meter, voltmeter, engine oil pressure, engine oil temperature, water temperature, fuel gauge, air pressure gauge, air suspension pressure gauge, axle oil temperature gauge with warning light, parking brake "ON" indicator light and all other manufacturer's standard gauges.

GLASS: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

All cab glass shall be tinted.

HEATER AND DEFROSTER: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Manufacturer’s standard heater/defrost/air conditioning type.

HOOD: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Hood shall be forward tilting type.

HORNS: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Shall be equipped with air horn.

IMMERSION BLOCK HEATER: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

120v 1500w with plug under door.

LIGHTS: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Shall be equipped with the below listed lights (all lighting is to have minimal or no splices. All splices are to be soldered and sealed with shrink tubing):

a.  Headlights: dual rectangular, extended life halogen.

b. Front turn signal and parking lights shall be front amber, rear amber/red or single faced with side cab amber turn signal and shall be equipped with 4way hazard warning switch.

c. Rear combination stop/tail and turn signal lights: shall be equipped with combination stop/tail and turn signal lights. 4way hazard warning will be required. Shall be waterproof.

d. Shall include daytime running lights.

e. Clearance lights and license plate light.

f. Back up light.

g. Shall be equipped with reflectors as required.

h.  Interior lights: Shall be equipped with dome and fully illuminated instrument panel gauges.

MIRRORS: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Dual Prutsman or equal fixed heated mirrors.

POWER STEERING: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Manufacturer's standard.

Specify Mfr. & No. ______

RADIO: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Shall be AM/FM/CD Sirius/XM ready with standard speakers. Factory installed.

CB RADIO: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Cobra 29 (or equivalent) with separate speaker remote mounted in headliner and dual CB antennas.

SEATS: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Driver and rider’s seats shall be a Kenworth or equal air cushion plus HB cloth (or equivalent).

Specify Mfr. & No. of Driver Seat ______

Specify Mfr. & No. of Passenger Seat ______

SPRINGS: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Front: Taperleaf 12K with shock absorbers (or equivalent).

Specify Capacity ______

Rear: Rear suspension will be a tandem Kenworth Airglide 400 40K (or equivalent).

Specify Capacity ______

Specify Suspension Mfr. & Co. ______

TIRES: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Front: Shall be equipped with two (2) Bridgestone R280 11R24.5 14PR or equivalent.

Specify Mfr. & Size ______

Rear: Shall be equipped with eight (8) Bridgestone M711 11R24.5 14PR or equivalent.

Specify Mfr. & Size ______

WHEELS: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

The two front wheels shall be Accuride 28641RPW 24.5x8.25 steel, white e-coat. The eight rear wheels shall be Accuride 28641RPW 24.5x8.25 steel white e-coat.

Specify Mfr. & Size ______

TRANSMISSION: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Eaton Fuller RTLO16913A (or equal) 13-speed manual transmission with oil cooler and pump.

Specify Mfr. & No. ______

CLUTCH: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Eaton 15 ½ inch Solo Advantage 1650 ft-lb or equivalent.

Specify Mfr. & No. ______

OPTIONAL NEUTRAL START SWITCH: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

WINDSHIELD WASHER: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Shall be equipped with electric windshield washers with large capacity reservoir.

WINDSHIELD WIPERS: COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Shall be equipped with heavy duty, intermittent, electric wipers with heavy duty arms, blades, and linkage.

All miscellaneous equipment listed as standard by the manufacturer shall be included.

SPECIFICATION DATA: Required to be submitted with bid. COMPLIES ___YES ___NO

Factory confirmation of specifications ordered required ASAP after order is placed.

Item Unit Extended MSRP

No. Qty Description Price Price Price

3.1 1 EA. TRACTOR: WITH EXTENDED DAY CAB: ______

52,000 GVW; shall be in accordance with

specifications, terms and conditions of this

bid document.

SPECIFY MANUFCATURER: ______

SPECIFY WARRANTY: ______

3.  ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1  Bids shall be submitted on this form to be considered.

3.2  Effective July 1, 2017, a five percent (5%) preference will be awarded to businesses based in Nevada. A Nevada business is defined as a business which certifies either that its ‘principal place of business’ is in Nevada, as identified in the table on Page 1, or that a ‘majority of goods provided for the contract are produced’ in Nevada. The preference will be applied to the bid price.

3.3  A Nevada based business may apply for a five percent (5%) preference on its bid. This preference may apply if a business has its principal place of business within Nevada or if a majority of goods provided for the contract are produced in Nevada. This preference cannot be combined with any other preference, granted for the award of a contract using federal funds, or granted for the award of a contract procured on a multi-state basis. To claim this preference a business must submit a letter with its bid showing that it qualifies for the preference.

3.4  Bidders are especially cautioned to recheck bid prices for errors prior to submitting bid as changes in bid prices after opening date and hour of bid due to an error shall not be permitted or accepted. Bidder shall be required to furnish equipment at price or prices bid on or be penalized by being removed from bidder’s list for a period of one year.

3.5  For the purpose of uniformity, award shall be made on an “all or none” basis.

3.6  Equipment shall be new only; used, refurbished, demo, prototype or gray market equipment shall not be accepted.

3.7  Bidder is required to submit descriptive data or printed specifications describing items bidding. Failure to comply with this request may be cause for non-acceptance of bid.

3.8  Brand Names: Unless otherwise stated “No Exceptions”, brand names mentioned in these specifications are for reference only and are intended for the purpose of assisting in describing the need, use, and quality of the item. The contractor shall identify any alternate item(s) and it is the State’s prerogative to either accept or reject any alternative item(s).

3.9  Proof, satisfactory to the State, shall be provided by bidder to show that any alternate article is equal to, or exceeds the bid specifications in design and performance. Complete and detailed comparative documentation for equipment other than requested in this solicitation is required to be submitted with bid. Equivalent items may be subject to performance testing.

3.10  For purposes of addressing questions concerning this solicitation, the sole contact shall be the Purchasing Division’s designee. Upon issuance of this solicitation, employees and representatives of the agencies identified herein shall not answer questions or otherwise discuss the contents of this request with any prospective vendors or their representatives. Failure to observe this restriction may result in disqualification of any bid. This restriction does not preclude discussions between affected parties for the purpose of conducting business unrelated to this procurement.

4.  PAYMENT

4.1  Prices offered in bids are an irrevocable offer for the term of the Notice of Award (NOA) / contract and any NOA/contract extensions unless otherwise specified on Attachment A.

4.2  The State generally pays within 30-45 days upon receipt of invoice and the using agency’s approval. Per the State’s policy and procedures, payments are not made prior to receipt of goods. Pursuant to NRS 227.185 and NRS 333.450, the State shall pay claims for supplies, materials, equipment and services purchased under the provisions of this ITB electronically, unless determined by the State Controller that the electronic payment would cause the payee to suffer undue hardship or extreme inconvenience.