SCHEDULE B - QUOTATION
RFQ Project Title:
Supply and Install a Fully Commissioned Vehicle / Equipment Hoist
System
RFQ No.:
1220-040-2013-047
CONTRACTOR
Legal Name: ___________________________________________________________________
Address:
___________________________________________________________________
Phone:
___________________________________________________________________
Fax:
___________________________________________________________________
Email:
___________________________________________________________________
CITY OF SURREY
City Representative: Kam Grewal, CMA,BBA, Corporate Audit Manager
Acting Purchasing and Accounts Payable Manager
Address:
City of Surrey, City Operations Works Yard
Purchasing Section, 1st Floor
6645-148 Street, Surrey, B.C. Canada V3S 3C7
Telephone:
604-590-7274
Fax:
604-599-0956
Email for PDF Files: purchasing@surrey.ca
1.
If this Quotation is accepted by the City, a contract will be created as described in:
(a)
the Agreement;
(b)
the RFQ; and
(c)
other terms, if any, that are agreed to by the parties in writing.
2.
Capitalized terms used and not defined in this Quotation will have the meanings given to
them in the Agreement and RFQ. Except as specifically modified by this Quotation, all
terms, conditions, representations, warranties and covenants as set out in the
Agreement and RFQ will remain in full force and effect.
3.
I/We have reviewed the RFQ Attachment 1 - Agreement. If requested by the City, I/we
would be prepared to enter into the Agreement, amended by the following departures
(list, if any):
Section
4.
Requested Departure(s) / Alternative(s)
The City requires that the successful Contractor have the following in place before
providing the Goods and Services:
(a)
Workers’ Compensation Board coverage in good standing and further, if an
“Owner Operator” is involved, personal operator protection (P.O.P.) will be
provided,
Workers' Compensation Registration Number: ___________________________;
(b)
Prime Contractor qualified coordinator is Name: __________________________
and Contact Number: __________________________;
(c)
Insurance coverage for the amounts required in the Agreement as a minimum,
naming the City as additional insured and generally in compliance with the City’s
sample insurance certificate form (available on the City's web site at
www.surrey.ca see Standard Certificate of Insurance;
(d)
City of Surrey business license Number: ________________________________
(e)
If the Contractor's Goods and Services are subject to GST,
the Contractor's GST Number is __________________________________; and
(f)
If the Contractor is a company, the company name indicated above is registered
with the Registrar of Companies in the Province of British Columbia, Canada,
Incorporation Number ______________________________________________.
As of the date of this Quotation, we advise that we have the ability to meet all of the
above requirements except as follows (list, if any):
Requested Departure(s) / Alternative(s)
5.
The Contractor acknowledges that the departures it has requested in Sections 3 and 4
of this Quotation will not form part of the Agreement unless and until the City agrees to
them in writing by initialing or otherwise specifically consenting in writing to be bound by
any of them.
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SECTION B-1
Changes and Additions to Specifications and Scope:
6.
In addition to the warranties provided in the Agreement, this Quotation includes the
following warranties:
7.
I/We have reviewed the RFQ Attachment 1, Schedule A – Specifications of Goods and
Scope of Services. If requested by the City, I/we would be prepared to meet those
requirements, amended by the following departures and additions (list, if any):
Requested Departure(s) / Alternative(s) / Addition(s)
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SECTION B-2
Fees and Payments
8.
The Contractor offers to supply to the City of Surrey the Goods and Services for the prices plus
applicable taxes as follows. To provide all labour, materials, tools, plant and equipment and all
other services necessary for the supply and installation a fully commissioned vehicle/equipment
hoist system(s) at City of Surrey, Operation Works Yard as stated in the specifications and
drawings (if any), located at 6645 – 148th Street, Surrey, B.C. V3S 3C7:
F.O.B.
Destination
Freight Prepaid
1.
Payment Terms:
A cash discount of ____% will be allowed if invoices are paid within ___ days, or
the ___ day of the month following, or net 30 days, on a best effort basis.
Item Name
Quantity
U/M
Unit Price
TWO (2)
Heavy Duty Vertical Half Scissors platform Lift
Ship Via:
Amount
(with 33’ runway length)
Labour:
Materials:
Qualified Product Brand Name:
____________________________
Name of Manufacturer:
____________________________
2.
Heavy Duty Hydraulic Two-Column Vehicle Lift
TWO (2)
Labour:
Materials:
Qualified Product Brand Name:
____________________________
Name of Manufacturer:
____________________________
3.
Mobile Electro-Hydraulic Wheel Engaging
Column Lift
EIGHT (8)
Labour:
Materials:
Qualified Product Brand Name:
____________________________
Name of Manufacturer:
____________________________
Note: Overheads, General Conditions and Profit are to
be included in the above amounts.
CURRENCY: Canadian
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Subtotal:
GST (5%):
PST (7%):
TOTAL QUOTATION PRICE:
$
$
$
$
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SECTION B-3
Additional Information:
9.
Manufacturer’s Warranty: Submit, for the City’s review, manufacturer’s standard warranty
document.
10.
Provide a letter from the manufacturer of the units confirming that you are an authorized
reseller of good standing for the product(s) you are proposing. The letter should also
confirm that the Contractor (or sub-contractors) are certified by the manufacturer for the
complete installation and commissioning of the units.
List of Separate Prices:
11.
The following is a list of Separate Price(s) and forms part of this RFQ, upon the
acceptance of any or all of the Separate Price(s). The Separate Prices are an addition
or a deduction to the Total Quotation Price and do not include GST. DO NOT state a
revised Total Quotation Price.
Maintenance and Service Agreement Options for the following:
SP-1 Extending Warranty by 12 months: $ _______________________________
SP-2 Extending Warranty by 24 months: $ _______________________________
SP-3 Extending Warranty by 36 months: $ _______________________________
Additional maintenance and service agreements, with parts to be considered as extra.
SECTION B-4
Time Schedule:
12.
Contractors should provide an estimated schedule, with major item descriptions and time
indicating a commitment to perform the Contract within the time specified (use the
spaces provided and/or attach additional pages, if necessary).
MILESTONE DATES __________________________________
ACTIVITY
1
13.
2
3
4
SCHEDULE
5
6
7
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10
Contractors should confirm their ability to meet this schedule or complete the project in
shorter time by indicating so in the Time Schedule.
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14.
All Contractors should include, with their quotation submission, a detailed schedule
produced in MS Project format (or equal); the schedule should include the Contractor’s
name on the title block.
SECTION B-5
Key Personnel & Sub-Contractors:
15.
Contractor should provide information on the background and experience along with
relevant certification of all key personnel proposed to provide the Goods and Services
(use the spaces provided and/or attach additional pages, if necessary):
Key Personnel
Name:
Experience:
Dates:
Project Name:
Responsibility:
16.
Contractor should provide the following information on the background and experience
of all sub-contractors and material suppliers proposed to undertake a portion of the
Goods and Services (use the spaces provided and/or attach additional pages, if
necessary):
Description Of
Goods & Services
Sub-Contractors &
Material Suppliers Names
Years Of
Working With
Contractor
Telephone Number
And Email
SECTION B-6
Experience and References:
17.
Contractor's relevant experience, qualifications and certification in delivering Goods
and Services similar to those required by the Agreement (use the spaces provided
and/or attach additional pages, if necessary):
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18.
Contractor's references (name and telephone number) (use the spaces provided and/or
attach additional pages, if necessary). The City's preference is to have a minimum of
three references:
19.
I/We the undersigned duly authorized representatives of the Contractor, having received
and carefully reviewed the RFQ and the Agreement, submit this Quotation in response
to the RFQ.
This Quotation is executed by the Contractor this _______ day of _______________, 20__.
CONTRACTOR
I/We have the authority to bind the Contractor
________________________________________
(Legal Name of Contractor)
_________________________________________ ________________________________________
(Signature of Authorized Signatory)
(Signature of Authorized Signatory)
_________________________________________ ________________________________________
(Print Name and Position of Authorized Signatory)
(Print Name and Position of Authorized Signatory)
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SCHEDULE B-1
PREFERRED SPECIFICATIONS FOR TWO (2) – HEAVY DUTY VERTICAL HALF SCISSORS PLATFORM LIFT (WITH 33’
RUNWAY LENGTH)
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(Yes)
(No)
Two-post swing arm type lift to elevate medium sized trucks and other
vehicles for the purpose of inspection, maintenance, servicing and
cleaning
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The lift system shall consist of two vertical posts with symmetrical
double telescopic swing arms
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The lift will rise from the action of individual hydraulic cylinders, one
mounted vertically in each column
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The lift shall be clear floor design with no obstructions at floor level
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The lift columns shall have an overall height of no more than 114
inches
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Minimum lifting height of 78 inches (1,981 mm) from the finished floor
to the top of the frame contact pads.
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The lift shall have 2 single telescopic swing arms per column that rest
5.5 ” (140 mm) above finished floor.
The lift swing arms shall provide a useable contact distance from the
column of between 19 and 56 inches.
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Preferred Specifications
General Description
Lifting Capacity
Capacity – 16,000lbs minimum when symmetrically loaded.
Lifting Height and swing arm extension
Manufacturer’s Specifications of
Equipment Offered. Contractor
should complete all spaces in
this column.
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(Yes)
(No)
Hydraulic lifting cylinder shall be of a piston type to prevent leakage in
the case of piston damage. One piston shall be mounted in each post.
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Each hydraulic cylinder shall be equipped with a hose burst check
valve to prevent decent in the event of a major fluid leak
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Each piston shall be chromium plated for low abrasion conditions and
to prevent slip-stick problems
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The vehicle hoists shall use bio-degradable oil
Controls
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The lift operating system shall have microprocessor controls within the
printed circuit board to provide various safety and operational
requirements
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The lift system shall have all control voltage rated to a maximum of 24
V-DC
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1) System disconnect
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2) “Power-on” pilot lamp
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Preferred Specifications
Manufacturer’s Specifications of
Equipment Offered. Contractor
should complete all spaces in
this column.
Drive Mechanism
Each control box shall have as a minimum:
3) An “up” button
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(Yes)
(No)
4) A “down” button
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5) A "lock release" button
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6) A lighting switch
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The swing arm lift, when equipped with the correct electric motor,
shall operate at: 208/230V (3 phase)
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Control panel shall be rated IP 65
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An independent and fail-safe mechanical safety device shall be
present on each column. The safety device shall be totally
independent from the lifting system drive. The locking system shall
enter its first locking location at 8 inches of extension.
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The lift safety system shall have a minimum of 52 locking positions
throughout its lifting and lowering cycle
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The lift system shall incorporate a splash proof electrical system (IP
65) so that the lift can be used in a wash environment without damage
to electrical components
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Preferred Specifications
Manufacturer’s Specifications of
Equipment Offered. Contractor
should complete all spaces in
this column.
Safety Devices
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(Yes)
(No)
A locking “pawl and ratchet” system shall be used to insure proper
and automatic locking at any position either in the ascent or decent
mode. The locking notches shall be integrated into the guide block
and locking pawl shall be wedged between the guide block and post.
The mechanical safety lock shall automatically engage when the lift is
not operating (either in the decent or ascent mode.) A solenoid valve
shall release the locking pawl when the lift is in the decent mode
INSTALLATION
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Installation shall be done by the Contractor. Installation shall be done
by factory trained technicians with preference given for ALI Certified
or enrolled in the ALI Certified Lift Inspector program. Preference
given to installing company being an ALI membered company.
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Protect installed products until completion of project.
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Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before substantial
completion
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Preferred Specifications
Manufacturer’s Specifications of
Equipment Offered. Contractor
should complete all spaces in
this column.
PROTECTION
WARRANTY
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Supply a manufactures 2 year warranty
Supply a workmanship / installation 1 year warranty
QUALITY ASSURANCE & EXPERIENCE
Manufacturer qualifications:
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(Yes)
(No)
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Successful Contractor shall be in good standing with WorkSafeBC
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Successful Contractor shall be a valid ALI Member company with
technicians certified by the Automotive Lift Institute or enrolled in the
program.**
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The manufacturer or supplier of the aforementioned vertical lift system
shall have a service capability within the Metro Vancouver area and
shall have sufficient spare parts in stock to provide service in the
event of mechanical or electrical failure
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The manufacturer or supplier of the aforementioned type of vertical lift
system shall have been in the business of supplying heavy duty lifts
for a minimum of 10 years
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Preferred Specifications
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The proponent of the product shall provide quality management
plans, examples of best practice policies and procedures
Installer qualifications:
 For warranty validation, installation shall be performed by
authorized factory trained qualified personnel.
 Successful Contractor shall be manufacturer authorized for
supplying, installing and servicing all equipment in the Quotation.
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Manufacturer’s Specifications of
Equipment Offered. Contractor
should complete all spaces in
this column.
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SCHEDULE B-2
PREFERRED SPECIFICATIONS FOR TWO (2) – HEAVY DUTY HYDRAULIC TWO-COLUMN VEHICLE LIFT
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.1
The purpose of these specifications is to define a vertical half-scissors heavy-duty platform lift to elevate large trucks,
buses, and other heavy-duty vehicles for the purpose of inspection, maintenance, servicing and cleaning. Mobile column
type lifts, four post lifts, parallelogram lift, are not acceptable. Lift shall rise in a vertical fashion and cannot cantilever or
travel forward or backward during lifting vehicle. Anything other than a completely vertical lift with no pillars will be
accepted.
1.2
Equipment shall be of new manufacture and used or demonstrator equipment shall not be acceptable.
1.3
Equipment shall comply with all applicable Federal, Provincial and local safety regulations and the latest version of
ALI/ALCTV-2006.
1.4
Entire lift system shall have been approved and certified by the ALI (Automotive Lift Institute) certification program for
automotive lifts and shall meet the requirements inherent in the testing of the program, including mechanical as well as
electrical testing. Proof of certification as well as testing report showing testing at the certificated capacity of the lift shall
be submitted with Quotation at the time of Quotation. ETL is an ALI sponsored independent nationally recognized testing
laboratory (NRTL) approved by OSHA. [ETL, an independent NRTL administers the ALI certification program.]
1.5
The company manufacturing the lift shall be certified ISO-9001 and the ISO-9001 certificate shall accompany the
Quotation.
1.6
The lift system shall be totally open floor design with no obstructions between lifting platforms and no crossbeams either
in the front or the rear of the runways. There shall be a complete opening and free access between the runways and no
obstructions between the lifting posts.
1.7
Lift system shall operate at the following voltages without motor replacement or external modification: 208, 220, 230, 240,
400, 440, 460, 480 volts at 60 Hertz.
1.8
Electrical equipment and controls shall meet the requirements of UL 201, 2nd edition and shall have been tested by an
NRTL (Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory) as approved by OSHA. Proof of certification to UL 201, 2 nd edition
shall be submitted at the time of Quotation.
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1.9
Lift system shall incorporate a hydraulic driven cylinder in each half scissor. No chains, cables, slack cables, or pulleys
shall be permitted.
1.10
The maximum lifting height of the lift system shall be programmable to the height specifications as requested by user.
SPECIFICATIONS
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(Yes)
(No)
Entire lift assembly shall consist of an electro-hydraulic unit which
drives four cylinders mounted to the half scissors lifting devices using
a pull rod.
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The lift shall have a minimum nominal lifting capacity 62,400 lbs.
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The lift shall have a minimum lifting height of 69” from floor to the top
of the runways when the lift rests on the floor and no less than 69”
when the lift is flush mounted to the floor. [Note: manufacturers who
do not have a minimum of 69” in a surface mounted application shall
be considered non-responsive].
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The lift safety system shall have a minimum of 31 locking teeth
throughout its lifting and lowering cycle.
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The lifting time shall take no longer than 90 seconds from ground to
fully extended height and the lowering time shall take no longer than
130 seconds from fully extended height to the ground.
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Preferred Specifications
Manufacturer’s Specifications of
Equipment Offered. Contractor
should complete all spaces in
this column.
EQUIPMENT
The lifting capacity shall be determined by the following factors:
 The load distribution between the front and the rear axles.
 The location of the vehicle on the lift.
 The wheel base of the vehicle.
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(Yes)
(No)
The lift shall have a two-speed lowering option.
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Dimensions:
 Length of runways shall be 33 feet each
 Width of runways shall be 30 inches each
The collapsed height shall be a maximum of 16 inches for flush
mounted unit.
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The lift shall be able to be installed with the runways flush with the
workshop floor
Installation shall be accommodated by 4 simple plates and shall meet
seismic regulations
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When the lift is raised, there shall be automatic cover plates that go
into place to cover the recesses for runways
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An independent and fail-safe mechanical safety device shall be
present on each half scissor. This safety device shall be totally
independent from the lifting drive system. A locking catch shall be
free to engage all of the teeth of the locking strip attached to the half
scissor
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Motive “up” and “down” push buttons shall be of a “deadman” type
design that is constant pressure shall be maintained on the button by
the operator in order to operate the lift.
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Each lifting device shall be provided with a position measuring device
identified as an inclinometer whose function it is to calculate and
synchronize the height of the 4 lifting devices.
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Preferred Specifications
Manufacturer’s Specifications of
Equipment Offered. Contractor
should complete all spaces in
this column.
SAFETY DEVICES
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(Yes)
(No)
Emergency release of the legs shall facilitate lowering of lift in a
manual fashion. Manual release shall be accomplished without the
use of cranks.
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During raising and lowering, the control system shall regulate the
following:
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When rising, height differences shall be corrected by opening the
lowering valve of the cylinder with the highest position.
Interrupted lifting in the event of height differences of more than
40 mm.
Interrupted lowering in the event of height differences of more
than 55 mm.
Interruption of supply power shall occur to the outputs when
during operation height differences occur of more than 70 mm.
Interruption of the supply power to the outputs (valves, safety
catch solenoids and motors) when during stand-by, height
differences occur of more than 80 mm
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The lift shall have wheel chocks and wheel stops to prevent
inadvertent vehicle movement. Wheel chocks shall be pinned to
platform to prevent accidental removal.
The operating system shall have a fault indication system. Fault
indication shall be provided by a visual order of not less than 45 fault
codes mounted on the control board inside the control box. The
various fault sequences shall be laminated on the inside of the control
box for easy readability and identification
The lift system shall incorporate a splash proof electrical system
(IP65).
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The lift system shall have an automatic foot-guard protection.
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Preferred Specifications
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Manufacturer’s Specifications of
Equipment Offered. Contractor
should complete all spaces in
this column.
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(Yes)
(No)
Locking mechanism shall be activated in no less than 3”of lifting
height
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Lift shall be equipped with automatic overload protection
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Lift shall have a maximum noise level of 74 dB
CONTROLS
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The lift operating system shall have microprocessor-incorporated
controls integrated within the printed circuit board to provide various
safety and operational requirements.
The lift system shall have all control voltage rated to a maximum of 24
volts DC. [Note: as a safety feature, lift systems that exceed 24 V in
the operator’s work area shall be considered non-responsive].
The lift system shall utilize appropriately rated motors that operate at
208/220, 3 phases, 60 Hz.
Electrical enclosures for control components shall be rated NEMA 4
and shall include as a minimum:
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a.
System disconnect
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b.
“Power-on” pilot lamp
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c.
“Up” control and “down” control
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d.
Lock release button
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Preferred Specifications
Manufacturer’s Specifications of
Equipment Offered. Contractor
should complete all spaces in
this column.
DRIVE MECHANISM
The drive system shall be hydraulic drive and shall permit lifting
without any pulsations, unsteady lifting. Lifting shall be smooth.
Hydraulic system shall be comprised of an electrically powered pump,
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(No)
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Lift shall raise and lower vertically, not move in a horizontal plane
Jacking beam shall be double-piston, telescopic piston. The jacking
beam shall be designed with a flow divider valve to maintain
synchronization of pistons in raising and lowering mode; maximum
pressure valve shall prevent lifting of loads if loads exceed rated
capacity of jack; check valves in each piston shall prevent an
accidently descent of load.
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The lift system shall have jacking beam rated at 36,000 lbs.
Jacking beam shall have a “park position” recessed in the concrete
floor, when the main lift is in its lowered position.
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Lift shall have a complete lighting system installed on the inner edge
to illuminate the work area when the vehicle is raised.
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The lighting system shall have safety certification from a Third Party
Testing Laboratory such as ETL, UL, CE, or TUV.
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Preferred Specifications
flow control valves, and a fluid reservoir.
Hydraulic lifting cylinders shall be of a piston type to prevent leakage
in the case of piston damage
The removal and installation of the lifting cylinder shall take place in
less than 3 hours per half scissor
Each hydraulic cylinder shall be equipped with a hose burst check
valve to prevent descent in the event of a major fluid leak
Each piston shall be chromium plated for low abrasion conditions and
to prevent slip-stick problems
All rotating axles shall be made of stainless steel
Bearings on rotating axles shall have lifetime lubrication, and not
require lubrication
Manufacturer’s Specifications of
Equipment Offered. Contractor
should complete all spaces in
this column.
LIGHTING
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(Yes)
(No)
Due to safety regulations, the lighting shall switch on and off at a
minimum height when the lift is going up (on) and down (off) and this
feature shall be programmable based on operator specifications.
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Individual lamps shall be of waterproof construction and shall contain
ballast and starter assembly integrated within one operating unit.
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The vertical platform lift system shall essentially be maintenance free.
Only requirements shall be monthly and yearly visual checks to insure
that the hydraulic fluid levels are correct and that emergency release
mechanisms as well as mechanical safety locks are operating in
proper fashion.
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There shall be no external grease fittings
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The lift system shall utilize bio-degradable oil. The oil shall not need
to be replaced in increments of no less than two (2) years.
INSTALLATION
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Installation is to be in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
Test for proper operation, and re-test if necessary until satisfactory
results are obtained
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Installation shall be done by Contractor. Installation shall be done by
factory trained technicians with preference given for ALI Certified or
enrolled in the ALI Certified Lift Inspector program. Preference given
to installing company being an ALI membered company.
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Preferred Specifications
Manufacturer’s Specifications of
Equipment Offered. Contractor
should complete all spaces in
this column.
MAINTENANCE
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Preferred Specifications
WARRANTY AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
 Supply a manufacturers 2 year warranty
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(Yes)
(No)
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Supply a workmanship / installation 1 year warranty
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Supply a 5 year parts warranty on hydraulic cylinders
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Manufacturer shall guarantee, in writing, spare parts availability for
twenty-five (25) years from date of delivery of the lift system.
Full ALI/ETL testing report shall be submitted with the Quotation.
QUALITY ASSURANCE & EXPERIENCE
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Manufacturer qualifications:
 The proponent of the product shall provide quality management
plans, examples of best practice policies and procedures
□
□
□
□
□
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Successful Contractor shall be a valid ALI Member company with
technicians certified by the Automotive Lift Institute or enrolled in the
program.**
□
□
The manufacturer or supplier of the aforementioned vertical lift system
shall have a service capability within the Metro Vancouver area and
shall have sufficient spare parts in stock to provide service in the
event of mechanical or electrical failure
□
□
Installer qualifications:
 For warranty validation, installation shall be performed by
authorized factory trained qualified personnel.
 Successful Contractor shall be manufacturer authorized for
supplying, installing and servicing all equipment in the Quotation.
 Successful Contractor shall be in good standing with WorkSafeBC
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Preferred Specifications
The manufacturer or supplier of the aforementioned type of vertical lift
system shall have been in the business of supplying heavy duty lifts
for a minimum of 10 years
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SCHEDULE B-3
PREFERRED SPECIFICATIONS FOR EIGHT (8) – MOBILE ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC WHEEL ENGAGING COLUMN LIFT
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The purpose of these specifications is to define a mobile wheel
contact lifting system to elevate large buses, trucks, and other
vehicles for the purpose of inspection, maintenance, servicing and
cleaning.
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Normally, a lifting system shall consist of 4 wheel engaging column
lifts. A lifting system (consisting of up to 8 columns) shall be
composed of inter-changeable columns. The size of the set shall be
able to be configured by the operator at time of set up without the
need to modify the operating system. It shall be possible to operate
up to 8 columns within any facility. With a set of up to 8 columns it
shall be possible to operate any single column, on one axle consisting
of a pair of columns (up to a maximum of 4 axles/pairs) or all columns
together, at the same time, without the activation of switches.
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All columns shall be able to be operated synchronously (as a set)
from the control panel on any of the columns in the set. Individual or
paired operation shall be obtained by activating a selection button on
that column or within a designated pair of columns.
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Each column shall contain its own power supply which consists of (2)
deep cycle 12 V-DC batteries combined to provide a stable 24 V-DC
output. Systems that operate at 12 V-DC shall not be acceptable
The 24 V-DC on board power supply shall incorporate two built in
charging systems provided as a pictograph on the OSD (on screen
display) so that operator can visually verify charging status:
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The primary recharging system for each column shall be based on the
concept of an Active Energy Retrieval System (AERS).
Each power unit fitted with AERS shall include a secondary circuit that
generates electrical energy (27.5 V-DC) to recharge
the batteries
on that column during each lowering cycle. The column with AERS
shall provide 30 full capacity \ lifting cycles before needing to be
recharged.
The lift shall have a pictograph demonstrating that the active energy
retrieval system is recharging batteries
The secondary recharging system for each column shall be built in
with indicator lamps. The charger indicator shall illuminate a red lamp
when system is recharging, even if the main power switch is in the
OFF position. Once the batteries have achieved a full recharge, the
charger indicator lamp shall illuminate a green to inform the operator
the batteries have been fully recharged. Columns with recharging
systems without indicator lamps shall not be acceptable
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The main power shall be fused between the primary power switch and
the motor/control circuits to protect against overload.
Columns without input power fusing shall not be acceptable
Lifting systems not capable of achieving at least 30 lifting/lowering
cycles at full capacity (74.000lbs as a set of four columns) between
recharges shall be unacceptable.
The base shall be of a rectangular design. The column shall utilize a
triangular foundation contact pattern to provide maximum stability.
Columns with a rectangular contact pattern shall not be acceptable.
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Lifting columns shall not weigh more than 1250 lbs. to facilitate ease
of relocation.
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The lifting carriage shall be made from one continuous tube and shall
fit with minimum clearance into the U-shaped column to provide the
maximum protection against pinching and shearing of fingers and
hands
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The entire lift system shall be approved/certified by the ALI
(Automotive Lift Institute) certification program to the ALCTV-2006
standard for automotive lifts.
Proof of certification shall be submitted at the time of Quotation
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The manufacturer of lifting system shall have been certified ISO 9001.
ISO 9001 certification shall be submitted at the time of the Quotation.
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The manufacturer shall be a member, in good standing, of the
Automotive Lift Institute (ALI).
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Each column shall be structurally designed as to have the motor and
hydraulic pump assembly positioned in the center of the column to
promote greater stability during column relocation. Columns with the
motor assembly mounted on the top of the column shall not be
permitted due to their inherent top-heaviness and possibility of tipping
during relocation.
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The column shall not have a noise level in excess of 73 dBA when
operated under full load. Columns which produce more that 73 dBA
shall not be acceptable.
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LIFTING CAPACITY
Each column shall have a rated lifting capacity of 18,500 lbs. per
column. The column shall be hydraulically protected against
overloading.
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Column height, in the lowered position, shall not be greater than 97
inches
LIFT/LOWER TIME
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Total lifting time shall not be greater than 94 seconds. Total lowering
time shall not be greater than 68 seconds
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ACHIEVED LIFTING HEIGHT AND COLUMN OVERALL HEIGHT
The achieved lifting height of each lifting fork shall be no less than 69
inches as measured from the ground to the bottom of the fork.
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TIRE SIZE-ADJUSTABLE FORKS
Each lifting column shall be equipped with adjustable forks which
allow for lifting vehicles within a wide range of tire diameters.
The adjustable forks shall easily slide along the fork plate where they
can be locked into specific locations for the desired tire diameters with
spring loaded pins.
ENVIRONMENT
Electrical and hydraulic equipment shall be suitable for all-weather
use indoors and outdoors. The equipment shall be specifically
designed to be able to operate outdoors on a continual basis, not an
occasional basis.
PALLET JACK MECHANISM
A pallet jack mechanism shall be used to relocate the lifting column. It
shall be equipped with two oil impregnated nylon steering wheels to
ensure maximum stability during relocation and to protect the floor
finish against marking.
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The pallet jack mechanism shall incorporate gas shocks which shall
serve to dampen shocks as the mobile column is relocated and to
provide overload protection. This shall be demonstrable. Columns
that utilize spring technology to elevate the column for relocation shall
not be acceptable to the inherent nature of spring fatigue.
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The pallet jack system shall be electronically interlocked to the control
system so that if the column is inadvertently relocated, the control
system will not allow the columns/set to be operated. Columns that
do not become disabled after relocation shall not be acceptable as
they do not offer the highest degree of safety.
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The pallet jack mechanism shall have a three position, loop style,
handle, handle positions shall be lift position, neutral position, and
lower position.
T-bar handles are not permitted since they do not facilitate proper
handling of the mobile column and can lead to personal injury. It shall
be possible to relocate the column with the handle in the vertical
position. Columns which exist in a braked situation when the pallet
jacket handle is vertical shall not be unacceptable.
WHEELS
The column shall be fitted with fixed front roller wheels fabricated from
oil nylon so as to be non-destructive to the foundation on which the
column rests. Columns that utilize fixed steel roller wheels shall not
be permitted.
Floor pressure at the front roller wheel location shall be no greater
than 7000 psi.
CONTROLS
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The various functions of the system shall be initiated from the control
panels on the column,
Each column shall be identical and contain the following as a
minimum:
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Control panel with OSD(on screen display)
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An “up” button
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A “down” button
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Printed circuit board
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Motor relays for all input voltage
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Reserve fuse for control system
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Selection button
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A slow lowering (turtle) button with speed control dial:
The turtle/slow lowering button shall be available to be utilized with an
infinitely adjustable, rotary, speed control dial. The speed control dial
shall be located on the outside of the control box to allow finite
adjustment of operational speed. With the turtle/slow lowering
function enabled and illuminated, the operator shall have the ability to
adjust the operational speed of any moving column (single, paired or
group) from 35% operational speed up to 100% operational speed by
utilizing the speed control dial. Lifting control systems that do not
provide fine adjustment of operating speeds from 35 to 100% shall be
not acceptable as they do not allow the same level of flexibility of use
and degree of safety.
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Main power disconnect
Each control panel shall have an “automatic height reference setting”
function which allows at start up, the setting of the height memory.
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Control voltage in each control box shall not exceed 24 V-DC.
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The control system shall be completely wireless, requiring no
interconnecting cables between the columns. The wireless
communication system shall utilize Zigbee technology and be properly
shielded from external interference in the workshop.
Control panels shall utilize a printed circuit board and micro-processor
to
permit operation of the lift.
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Single operation of any column in the set shall be possible from that
column at any time and at any height.
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Paired operation shall be possible with a set consisting of an even
number of columns. Paired operation shall be engaged by activation
of the selector button on a column until the paired indicator is
illuminated on that particular column. At this time, the operator shall
have the option to initiate linking of that column with another column
by selecting the paired feature through the selector button on that
column. Once this pairing is completed, it will remain possible to lift
that pair of columns at any time and at any height until the main power
is disconnected.
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Paired or single operation shall be permitted from any height position
of the lifting column(s).
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It shall be possible to switch back and forth/ to and from individual,
paired or synchronous(group) operation in any order regardless of
physical location of column or height setting.
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Preferred Specifications
The column shall include an OSD (on screen display) on the outside
of the column to facilitate ease of operation.
The OSD screen shall indicate to the operator:
 Actual number of columns in set (set size). This numeric indicator
shall immediately inform the operator of number columns currently
included in the set. Actual number of that particular column in the
set of columns. Since the columns are addressed by the control
system at the time of start up, this column indicator shall inform
the operator of what number a particular column is in a set of
columns.
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Actual lifting height: This numeric indicator shall give the operator
an immediate reference to determine the achieved height of a
particular column.
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Action in process (lifting/unlocking/lowering). This indicator shall
inform the operator of what action is taking place.
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Battery condition. This indicator shall provide the operator a quick
reference that illustrates the charge condition of the batteries
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Condition of AER system. The display shall graphically provide
information to the operator to confirm the regeneration of VDC by
the Active Energy Retrieval system being returned to the battery.
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Load on column. This indicator will provide to the operator, in
numerical form either as pounds or kilograms, the actual load
being lifted by the column.
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Hours in service of that particular column. This indicator shall
inform the operator of the time that a particular column has been
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in service to ensure proper maintenance is completed in a timely
manner.
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42 fault codes to facilitate trouble-shooting. This group of numeric
indicators shall aid the operator in troubleshooting of faults
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The OSD screen shall allow the operator to view through button
manipulation Initiation of multilingual operation. The columns shall
have the ability to communicate with the operator in 8 different
languages including English, French and Spanish. The language
shall be able to be changed by the operator, at the time during
operation, without control system modification. The language
change shall remain in place until modified by the operator.
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Initiation of height restricted operation. The columns shall have
the ability for the operator to restrict the achieved height of any or
all columns in a set. The restricted height setting shall remain in
memory until the height restriction is removed by the operator.
Columns that do not retain height restrictions once the main power
is disconnected shall not be acceptable.
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Initiation of lifting with the lock retracted for reduced noise output.
The column shall allow the operator to initiate the retraction of the
locking pawl during lifting, if the operator finds the noise generated
by the locking pawl to be undesirable.
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Initiation of crush protection(block lowering below 12 inches) with
remote pendant controller installed: the columns shall include an
additional protection system that will not allow lowering of the lift
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Control system shall utilize a micro-processor integrated within the
printed circuit board to provide the various safety and operational
requirements described above. The control system’s adaptive leveling
function shall be provided by an analog measuring device, such as a
potentiometer. Encoders or other systems that utilize PLC’s
(programmable logic controllers) shall not be permitted since they do
not measure absolute limits
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The control system shall utilize an ID Key to initiate start up to ensure
maximum reliability and safety. This ID key shall ensure that the
columns desired by the operator are the only columns in
communication and under control of the operator. Columns that do
not utilize an ID key shall not be acceptable as they do not offer the
highest level of safety.
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For ease of maintenance, the entire printed circuit board shall be able
to be removed and replaced in less than five (5) minutes.
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Control panel shall be rated NEMA 4.
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system to a height below 12 inches, when a remote controller is
installed, to prevent injury by lift
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DRIVE MECHANISM
The drive system shall be hydraulic and shall permit lifting without any
pulsation, or unsteady lifting. Lifting shall be smooth. The hydraulic
system shall be comprised of a 24 V-DC electrically-powered pump,
flow control valves, and a fluid reservoir.
Hydraulic lifting cylinder shall be of piston type to prevent leakage in
case of piston damage. Piston rod shall be mounted in the base of the
column at floor level.
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The removal and installation of the lifting cylinder shall be possible in
less than 40 minutes per column.
Hydraulic fluid shall be contained in a rigid steel tube as well as
flexible, reinforced rubber, connection hose.
Lifting carriage shall ride on durable, oil filled nylon guide rollers.
Guide rollers shall require no lubrication or maintenance. Guide
rollers made of any other material shall not be permitted.
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In order to promote optimal distribution of stresses from the lifting
carriage to the column, the vertical distance between the guide rollers
shall be at least 26.5” (from center to center).
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Carriage shall have a 0.25 inch clearance from the floor, in the
lowered position, to enhance column mobility when power is off.
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The columns shall be equipped with an electronic and redundant
mechanical end stop to limit the lifting height. The column shall be so
designed that end stops in the lowest position are not required due to
the environmental conditions (dirt, etc.).
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The hydraulic unit shall come equipped with 2/2 type valve. Servovalves shall not be permitted.
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Hydraulic lifting cylinder shall be equipped with an excluder to remove
dirt, dust and other contaminants on the plunger.
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Each hydraulic cylinder shall be equipped with a hose burst check
valve to prevent decent in the event of a major fluid leak.
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Piston rod shall be chromium plated for low abrasion conditions and to
prevent slip-stick problems
SAFETY DEVICES
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An independent and fail-safe mechanical safety device (lock) shall be
present on each column. This safety device (lock) shall be totally
independent from the lifting drive system. Columns that utilize nonload bearing “safety nuts” shall not be permitted since this style of
safety device is integrated with the lifting system itself.
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A locking “pawl and ratchet” system shall be used to insure proper
and automatic locking at any height and at all times. The locking
notches shall be integrated into the lifting carriage. The locking pawl
shall be mounted to the inside of column and function as an edge
between the column and the lifting carriage. The mechanical safety
lock shall be automatically engaged at all times when the lift is not
operating.
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A 24V-DC solenoid valve shall release the locking pawl when the lift is
in decent mode.
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Locking positions/increments on lifting carriage safety locking ladder
shall not be greater than 1.375 inches. The first locking position shall
engage at 5 inches of vertical travel with a total of 45 locking
positions.
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Motive “up” and “down” push buttons shall be of a “dead-man” type
insuring constant pressure on the button is required by the operator in
order to operate the lift system.
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A cable holding bracket shall be provided on each column and be
constructed of steel to provide safe storage of cables when unit is not
in operation.
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All control voltage shall be no greater than 24 V-DC.
Emergency release of the columns shall be possible to facilitate
lowering of columns manually. Manual lowering shall be accomplished
without use of cranks.
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For safe and unmistakable operation, the operating system shall be
equipped with an analogue measuring device. Increment encoders
are not permitted. The analogue measuring device shall provide for
automatic leveling and synchronization. This system shall insure that
the lift system raises and lowers at the same time. The automatic
leveling system shall operate within the full range of synchronized
operation, paired operation and insure height memory operation
(when operating columns with varying heights).
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If, during the lifting or lowering, the height of the columns becomes
unsynchronized or the forks are at different lifting height from one
another, the automatic leveling system shall operate in the following
manner:
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If the difference is greater than 0.625 inch but less than 1.375
inches, then the speed (rpms) of the motor will be adjusted
automatically until the difference in the columns has been
eliminated. Or, in other words, the system shall automatically
compensate and shall automatically regulate the differences.
Columns that do not begin synchronization until a difference in
excess of 0.625 inches shall not be acceptable
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Preferred Specifications
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If the difference is greater than 1.375 inches during lowering, the
system lowering shall be blocked since this usually denotes a
lifting fork obstruction. Lifting of the system shall be permitted
since the motor speed will be automatically adjusted allowing the
hydraulic system to remove the height difference.
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If the difference in the system is greater than 2.375 inches
between columns, the control system shall fault out allowing
investigation as to cause of the height difference
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The operating system shall utilize the LCD on the exterior of the
control panel to provide a fault indication system, which shall
visually display any and all fault indications to facilitate troubleshooting and remedy.
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The column shall essentially be a maintenance free lifting system. The
only requirements shall be monthly and yearly visual checks to insure
that the hydraulic fluid levels are correct and that emergency release
mechanisms as well, as mechanical safety locks, are operating in a
proper fashion.
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The mobile lift system shall utilize bio-degradable oil. The oil shall not
need to be replaced in increments of no less than two (2) years.
There shall be no external grease or oil reservoir to fill.
WARRANTY AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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MAINTENANCE
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Supply a manufactures 2 year warranty
Supply a workmanship / installation 1 year warranty
Supply a 5 year parts warranty on hydraulic cylinder
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Manufacturer qualifications:
 The proponent of the product shall provide quality management
plans, examples of best practice policies and procedures
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Installer qualifications:
 For warranty validation, installation shall be performed by
authorized factory trained qualified personnel.
 Successful Contractor shall be manufacturer authorized for
supplying, installing and servicing all equipment in the Quotation.
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Successful Contractor shall be in good standing with WorkSafeBC
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Successful Contractor shall be a valid ALI Member company with
technicians certified by the Automotive Lift Institute or enrolled in the
program.**
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The manufacturer or supplier of the aforementioned vertical lift system
shall have a service capability within the Metro Vancouver area and
shall have sufficient spare parts in stock to provide service in the
event of mechanical or electrical failure
The manufacturer or supplier of the aforementioned type of vertical lift
system shall have been in the business of supplying heavy duty lifts
for a minimum of 10 years
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Manufacturer shall guarantee, in writing, spare parts availability for
twenty five (25) years from date of delivery of the lift system.
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QUALITY ASSURANCE & EXPERIENCE
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