GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTY
107 KEMP
RYEGATE, MONTANA 59074
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTY, MONTANA, WILL ON THE 3RD DAY OF MARCH, 2009 AT
2 P.M. IN THEIR OFFICE AT THE GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTY COURT HOUSE
RECEIVE SEALED BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE;
USED DIESEL POWERED, ARTICULATED FRAME, MOTOR GRADER
A DETAILED LIST OF SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE
CLERK AND RECORDERS OFFICE AT THE GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTY COURT
HOUSE, RYEGATE, MONTANA.
RESPONDENTS TO THIS BID INVITATION / REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL MUST
COMPLY WITH ALL STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS, INCLUDING
EEO AND ADA LAWS.
ADA/EEO/AA – GOLDEN VALLEY MAKES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR
ANY KNOWN DISABILITY THAT MAY INTERFERE WITH AN APPLICANT’S ABILITY
TO COMPETE IN THE BIDDING AND SELECTION PROCESS. TO REQUEST
ACCOMMODATION, CONTACT THE GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTY ROAD
DEPARTMENT.
GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF
DISABILITY IN ADMISSION TO, ACCESS TO, OR OPERATION OF ITS PROGRAMS,
SERVICES OR ACTIVITIES. ALTERNATIVE ACCESSIBLE FORMATS OF THIS NOTICE
ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FROM THE ABOVE OFFICE.
NO BID WILL BE CONSIDERED UNLESS; ACCOMPANIED BY A BID BOND, BANK
DRAFT, MONEY ORDER, OR CERTIFIED CHECK, IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT LESS
THAN TEN (10) PERCENT OF THE TOTAL BID. BIDS WILL BE PRESENTED IN A
SEALED ENVELOPE CONTAINING A COMPLETE COPY OF THE BID AND
SPECIFICATIONS CLEARLY MARKED "2009 MOTOR GRADER BID".
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY
OR ALL BIDS, TO WAIVE IRREGULARITIES, OR TO ACCEPT ANY BID THEY DEEM
TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTY.
Mary Lu Berry
CLERK AND RECORDER
PUBLISH DATES: FEBRUARY 12TH AND FEBRUARY 19TH
CALL FOR BIDS
SPECIFICATIONS
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THIS ATTACHMENT SHALL BE CONSIDERED A CONTINUATION OF THE CALL FOR
BIDS, AND BY THIS REFERENCE MADE A PART THEREOF.
THE INTENT OF THE FOLLOWING FORMAT IS TO PROVIDE THE GOVERNING BODY
WITH THE COST DATA NECESSARY TO DETERMINE THEIR OPTIONS FOR
ACQUIRING ONE MOTOR GRADER. THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RESERVE THE
RIGHT AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THEY WILL EXERCISE THE TRADE-IN OPTION.
BASIS OF THE AWARD: SHALL BE DEPENDENT ON THE MOST RESPONSIBLE
BID SUBMITTED. CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO CASH FLOW,
PURCHASE PRICE, DELIVERY DATES, EQUIPMENT SERVICE GUARANTEES,
PARTS AND SERVICE AVAILABILITY, PARTS AND SERVICE FACILITIES
LOCATION, ANALYSES AND COMPARISON OF EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION
DETAILS, AND PAST EXPERIENCE OF THE COUNTY WITH SIMILAR OR
RELATED EQUIPMENT.
BIDDER SHALL CLEARLY DESCRIBE WARRANTY, GUARANTEES, AND
EXTENDED COVERAGE.
PURSUANT TO THE CALL FOR BIDS FOR USED DIESEL-POWERED, ARTICULATED
FRAME MOTOR GRADERS, THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE
MET:
A.
MACHINES SHALL MEET OSHA REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS ON THE
DATE OF BID OPENING.
B.
NO BID WILL BE CONSIDERED UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY A BID BOND, BANK
DRAFT, MONEY ORDER, CERTIFIED, OR CASHIERS CHECK, IN THE AMOUNT OF
NOT LESS THAN TEN (10) PERCENT OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT, FOR THE TOTAL
NUMBER OF MACHINES BID.
C.
DELIVERY SHALL BE F.O.B. GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTY SHOP.
D.
THE BID SHALL INCLUDE ALL OPERATING, SERVICE, PARTS, AND TECHNICAL
REPAIR MANUALS.
E.
BIDDERS MUST SPECIFY DELIVERY DATE.
F.
MOTOR GRADER SHALL BE A CURRENT ADVERTISED AND PRODUCED MODEL
THAT HAS BEEN IN PRODUCTION FOR A MINIMUM OF FIVE (5) YEARS, WITH ALL
THE LATEST CHANGES AND FEATURES OFFERED AS STANDARD WHETHER OR
NOT CALLED FOR IN THE SPECIFICATIONS, EXCEPT WHERE THIS SPECIFICATION
REQUIRES A SUBSTITUTION IN LIEU OF THE MANUFACTURE'S STANDARD
EQUIPMENT.
PLEASE INDICATE YES/NO IN THE FOLLOWING IF THE MACHINE OFFERED
CAN OR CAN NOT MEET THE DESIRED CONFIGURATION. ANY "NO" MUST BE
CLARIFIED ON A SEPARATE SHEET IF THE BIDDER DESIRES SUPPORT FOR AN
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ALTERNATE SPECIFICATION.
YES NO
WEIGHT:
___ ___ MINIMUM WEIGHT NOT LESS THAN 32,500 POUNDS.
FRAME:
___ ___ REAR FRAME MUST BE BOX SECTION DESIGN.
___ ___ FRONT FRAME MUST BE FLANGED, BOX-SECTION DESIGN WEIGHING 112
LB. PER FT. MINIMUM.
ENGINE:
___ ___ FOUR-STROKE, SIX CYLINDER, WATER-COOLED, TURBOCHARGED DIESEL
ENGINE.
___ ___ DIRECT INJECTION FUEL SYSTEM WITH INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENT-FREE
INJECTION PUMPS AND NOZZLES.
___ ___ ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WITH SPEED AND ACCELERATION
SETTINGS
___ ___ MINIMUM DISPLACEMENT OF 625 CUBIC INCHES.
___ ___ 165 NET H.P. IN GEARS 1-3, 185 NET H.P. IN GEARS 4-8. MUST BE FACTORY
SETTING.
___ ___ 90 GALLON FUEL TANK MINIMUM.
___ ___ TORQUE RISE SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 30%.
___ ___ ENGINE COOLANT BLOCK HEATER.
___ ___ AUTOMATICALLY METERED ETHER START-AID, WHICH DOES NOT
ALLOW ETHER INJECTION INTO "HOT" ENGINE.
___ ___ DRY-TYPE, DUAL ELEMENT AIR CLEANER WITH PRECLEANER AND
AUTOMATIC DUST EJECTOR.
___ ___ AIR CLEANER SERVICE INDICATOR.
___ ___ ANTIFREEZE WITH PROTECTION TO -55 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.
___ ___ SPIN-ON, FULL-FLOW OIL FILTER.
___ ___ SPIN-ON FUEL FILTER.
___ ___ FUEL / WATER SEPARATOR.
___ ___ WATER-COOLED OIL COOLER.
___ ___ ENGINE ENCLOSURES (SIDE PANELS) WITH LOCKABLE SIDE DOORS.
___ ___ REAR-MOUNTED RADIATOR.
___ ___ EXTERNAL AND GROUND-LEVEL ENGINE KILL SWITCH
YES NO
TRANSMISSION:
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DIRECT DRIVE, POWERSHIFT TRANSMISSION.
MINIMUM 8 SPEEDS FORWARD, 6 SPEEDS REVERSE.
AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL SHIFTING CAPABILITIES.
5 WORKING GEARS BETWEEN 0-10 MPH.
MAXIMUM SPEED OF AT LEAST 25 MPH MINIMUM.
ELECTRONIC SHIFT CONTROL AND OVERSPEED PROTECTION.
TRANSMISSION NEUTRALIZER THAT DISENGAGES TRANSMISSION WHEN
MACHINE IS STARTED IN GEAR.
___ ___ SINGLE LEVER CONTROL FOR GEAR SELECTION, DIRECTION, AND
PARKING BRAKE.
___ ___ SEPARATE AND SPECIFIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER.
___ ___ TRANSMISSION FILTER AND MAGNETIC SCREEN.
FINAL DRIVES / DIFFERENTIALS / TANDEMS:
___ ___ OPERATOR-CONTROLLED, MULTIPLE DISC DIFFERENTIAL
LOCK/UNLOCK ARRANGEMENT.
BRAKES:
___ ___ INDIVIDUAL FOUR-WHEEL, AIR OR OIL ACTUATED, TANDEM MOUNTED,
OIL-COOLED, MULTIPLE-DISC SERVICE BRAKES.
___ ___ SERVICE BRAKES ARE SEALED AND ADJUSTMENT FREE AND HAVE
RESERVE BRAKING CAPABILITY FOR STALLED-ENGINE BRAKING.
___ ___ MULTIPLE DISC, OIL IMMERSED, SPRING ENGAGED/AIR PRESSURE
RELEASE PARKING BRAKE, MOUNTED IN THE TRANSMISSION.
___ ___ INTERNAL PARKING BRAKE SERVICEABLE WITHOUT REMOVING
TRANSMISSION.
___ ___ ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE SHALL NEUTRALIZE TRANSMISSION.
___ ___ AUTOMATIC PARKING BRAKE ENGAGEMENT UPON AIR PRESSURE DROP.
___ ___ PARKING BRAKE ENGAGEMENT NEUTRALIZES TRANSMISSION.
___ ___ AIR DRYER OR EQUIVALENT.
___ ___ BRAKE LINE PROTECTION FOR TIRE CHAIN APPLICATIONS.
STEERING / FRONT AXLE:
___ ___ MACHINE TURNING RADIUS SHALL NOT EXCEED 24' 8" USING FRONT
STEERING, FULL ARTICULATION, AND UNLOCKED DIFFERENTIAL.
___ ___ FRONT WHEELS HAVE MINIMUM 50 DEGREE LEFT/RIGHT TURNING
ANGLE.
___ ___ TWO-CYLINDER, HYDRAULIC STEERING.
___ ___ SEALED, LIVE SPINDLE DESIGN FRONT AXLE.
___ ___ HYDRAULIC FRONT WHEEL LEAN; MINIMUM 18 DEGREE LEFT/RIGHT.
___ ___ 32 DEGREE FRONT AXLE OSCILLATION MINIMUM.
___ ___ 24 INCHES GROUND CLEARANCE MINIMUM.
YES NO
WHEELS / TIRES:
___ ___ 17.5 INCH RIMS.
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___ ___ WHEELS AND TIRES MUST ALL BE INTERCHANGEABLE.
___ ___ TIRES, TUBELESS, 17.5 X 25, MICHELIN XSNO.
___ ___ SPARE TIRE AND RIM COMPLETE, EQUIPPED PER SPECIFICATION.
ARTICULATION AREA:
___ ___ MINIMUM 20 DEGREE ARTICULATION ANGLE LEFT/RIGHT.
___ ___ LOWER ARTICULATION JOINT SHALL HAVE SHIM-ADJUSTABLE TAPERED
ROLLER BEARINGS FOR LONG LIFE.
___ ___ ARTICULATION INDICATOR IN OPERATOR'S COMPARTMENT.
___ ___ MECHANICAL ARTICULATION SAFETY LOCK.
MOLDBOARD / CIRCLE / SADDLE:
___ ___ HYDRAULICALLY OPERATED SIDE SHIFT, TIP, DRAWBAR CENTERSHIFT,
BLADE LIFT, CIRCLE DRIVE, WHEEL LEAN, AND ARTICULATION.
___ ___ REPLACEABLE AND ADJUSTABLE DROP-IN WEAR INSERTS ARE
LOCATED BETWEEN CIRCLE AND DRAWBAR.
SPECIFY NUMBER OF INSERTS: _________________________________
SPECIFY TYPE OF INSERT MATERIAL: ___________________________
___ ___ REPLACEABLE AND ADJUSTABLE WEAR INSERTS ARE LOCATED
BETWEEN CIRCLE AND CIRCLE SUPPORT SHOES.
SPECIFY NUMBER OF SHOES AND INSERTS: ______________________
SPECIFY TYPE OF INSERT MATERIAL: ___________________________
___ ___ MOLDBOARD SLIDE RAIL SHALL BE SUPPORTED BY THE CIRCLE WITH
REPLACEABLE AND ADJUSTABLE WEAR INSERTS.
___ ___ REPLACEABLE BLADE LIFT CYLINDER WEAR SOCKETS.
___ ___ REPLACEABLE CENTERSHIFT CYLINDER WEAR SOCKETS.
___ ___ REPLACEABLE DRAFTBALL SURFACE WEAR INSERT.
___ ___ 14 FOOT MOLDBOARD LENGTH WITH 8" X 5/8" CURVED STEEL CUTTING
EDGE WITH END BITS.
___ ___ MINIMUM 1" MOLDBOARD THICKNESS.
___ ___ MINIMUM 27” MOLDBOARD HEIGHT.
___ ___ 2’ RIGHT-HAND BLADE EXTENSION.
___ ___ 5/8” CUTTING EDGE MOUNTING HARDWARE.
___ ___ MOLDBOARD SHALL BE REINFORCED BY TWO HEAVY BOX SECTIONS,
CONTINUOUSLY WELDED.
___ ___ 360 DEGREE CIRCLE ROTATION.
___ ___ 28 INCH DEPTH OF CUT MINIMUM.
___ ___ 18 INCH LIFT OFF GROUND MINIMUM.
___ ___ 90 DEGREE BANK ANGLE LEFT/RIGHT MINIMUM.
___ ___ 7 POSITION SADDLE LOCK PIN.
___ ___ SINGLE PIECE CIRCLE.
___ ___ CIRCLE SHALL BE ROTATED BY A HYDRAULICALLY DRIVEN MOTOR.
___ ___ CIRCLE DRIVE SLIP CLUTCH.
YES NO
HYDRAULICS:
___ ___ CLOSED CENTER, LOAD-SENSING, PRESSURE COMPENSATING,
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VARIABLE-DISPLACEMENT PISTON PUMP.
50 GALLONS PER MINUTE HYDRAULIC OUTPUT MINIMUM AT 2100 RPM.
3,500 PSI MINIMUM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OPERATING PRESSURE.
500 PSI MAXIMUM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM STANDBY PRESSURE.
SEPARATE HYDRAULIC LOCK VALVE FOR EACH HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT,
INCORPORATED IN THE CONTROL VALVE.
BLADE LIFT VALVES INCLUDE BLADE FLOAT POSITION.
BLADE LIFT ACCUMULATORS, NITROGEN FILLED, FACTORY INSTALLED.
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS AND VALVE FOR RIPPER.
HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVES/PLUMBING FOR SNOW WING AND
V-PLOW.
ALL IMPLEMENT HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS SHALL HAVE O-RING FACE
SEALS FOR LEAK PREVENTION.
SPIN-ON HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER.
SEPARATE AND SPECIFIC HYDRAULIC OIL RESEVOIR.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM / LIGHTS:
___ ___ 24 VOLT DIRECT ELECTRIC STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM.
___ ___ HEAVY-DUTY BATTERIES; 1,300 CCA AND 190 AMP-HOURS MINIMUM.
___ ___ 75 AMP ALTERNATOR.
___ ___ MASTER ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT SWITCH WITH KEY MOUNTED
OUTSIDE CAB.
___ ___ TWO BAR-MOUNTED HALOGEN WORK LIGHTS.
___ ___ TWO HI AND TWO LOW BEAM, CAB-MOUNTED HALOGEN HEADLIGHTS.
___ ___ TWO FRONT FACING HALOGEN WORK LIGHTS MOUNTED ON LOWER CAB
PLATFORM.
___ ___ TWO REAR FACING HALOGEN WORK LIGHTS MOUNTED ON ENGINE SIDE
PANELS.
___ ___ CAB-MOUNTED RIGHT-HAND SNOW WING LIGHT
___ ___ FRONT AND REAR TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS.
___ ___ STOP LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS.
___ ___ INTERIOR CAB LIGHTS.
___ ___ AUTOMATIC BACK-UP ALARM.
___ ___ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHALL HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR FOR
ANALYZING STARTING AND CHARGING CIRCUITS.
___ ___ CAB MOUNTED STROBE LIGHT.
YES NO
OPERATOR'S STATION / CAB / CLIMATE CONTROL:
___ ___ "EROPS" LOW-PROFILE CAB.
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SOUND-SUPRESSED CAB; 75 dB(A) MAXIMUM.
28,500 BTU/HR AIR CONDITIONER WITH R134A REFRIGERANT.
40,000 BTU CAB HEATER AND PRESSURIZER
LEFT-HAND AND RIGHT-HAND OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS AND
INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR.
CLOTH COVERED, FULL-SUSPENSION, FULLY-ADJUSTABLE SEAT.
FRONT, REAR, AND TWO LOWER FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS.
FRONT AND REAR WINDSHIELD WASHERS.
ADJUSTABLE CONTROL CONSOLE WITH TILT STEERING WHEEL.
FRONT AND REAR WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING FANS.
SEAT BELT.
THREE LEVEL ELECTRONIC MONITORING SYSTEM.
GAUGES SHALL INCLUDE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE, FUEL EVEL,
FRAME ARTICULATION, BRAKE PRESSURE, AND SERVICE HOUR METER.
SPEEDOMETER/TACHOMETER
DOORS LATCH OPEN AND LOCK SHUT.
24 VOLT TO 12 VOLT CONVERTER GROUP FOR USE WITH 2-WAY RADIO.
AM/FM RADIO WITH 12 VOLT CONVERTER.
SERVICEABILITY FEATURES / MAINTENANCE FEATURES:
___ ___ LOCKABLE TOOL BOX.
___ ___ TRANSMISSION, ENGINE, AND FINAL DRIVES CAN BE REMOVED
INDEPENDENTLY OF EACH OTHER.
___ ___ ENGINE OIL, HYDRAULIC OIL, TRANSMISSION OIL, COOLANT, AND FUEL
SAMPLING PORTS.
___ ___ REMOTE MOUNTED ARTICULATION LUBRICATION POINTS.
___ ___ ALL SERVICE FILTERS ARE OF SPIN-ON TYPE.
___ ___ 4,000 HOUR HYDRAULIC OIL AND FILTER CHANGE INTERVAL MINIMUM.
___ ___ FUEL TANK SEDIMENT DRAIN VALVE.
___ ___ GROUND-LEVEL FUEL FILL, ENGINE OIL CHECK, AND HYDRAULIC OIL
CHECK.
ATTACHMENTS:
___ ___ REAR-MOUNTED, PARALLEL LIFT RIPPER, WITH THREE RIPPER SHANKS,
FIVE SHANK POCKETS, NINE SCARIFIER TEETH, AND NINE SCARIFIER
POCKETS.
___ ___ CURRENT BALDERSON SNOW EQUIPMENT CONVERTED TO FIT NEW UNIT.
WARRANTY:
___ ___ .STATE THE WARRANTY LEFT ON THE MACHINE. AND OPTION TO
EXTEND.
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PLEASE LIST EXPLANATIONS FOR ANY NO ANSWERS BELOW IF
CONSIDERATION IS DESIRED.
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*BID PROPOSAL*
DEALER NAME:
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
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MANUFACTURE: __________________________ MODEL: _______________________
NET PURCHASE PRICE PER UNIT,
NO TRADE, F.O.B. COUNTY SHOP ........................$___________________________
MACHINE WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR DELIVERY _____________ DAYS AFTER
RECEIPT OF ORDER.
GUARANTEED REPURCHASE PRICES
(Based on 1,000 hours of use per year)
YEAR #3: $_____NA_________________________________________
YEAR #4: $_____NA__________________________________________
YEAR #5: $_____NA_________________________________________
FINANCING
LIST THE CURRENT GOVERNMENTAL INTEREST RATE. ____________%.
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*BID PROPOSAL*
(CONTINUED)
TRADE-IN UNITS
MAKE
CATERPILLAR
MODEL
140H
YEAR
1995
SERIAL NUMBER
VALUE $
2ZK00450
$________________
THE TRADE-IN MACHINES ARE AVAILABLE FOR APPRAISAL AT THEIR PRESENT
WORK SITES.
IT IS HEREBY UNDERSTOOD THAT THE COUNTY HAS THE RIGHT TO EVALUATE
THIS BID UPON MANY BASES OF CRITERIA. THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD THE BIDS FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED 30 DAYS.
* BIDDERS CERTIFICATION *
WE HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING IS A RESPONSIBLE BID. ANY
VARIATIONS FROM THE SPECIFICATIONS ARE NOTED OR ATTACHED. COPIES OF
MACHINE WARRANTY GUARANTEES ARE ATTACHED ALONG WITH THE
REQUIRED BID BOND FOR THE NUMBER OF MACHINES BID.
DATED THIS ____________ DAY OF ________________, 20____.
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DEALER NAME
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REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE
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