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TOWN OF ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT

INVITATION TO BID
Heavy Duty Rolloff Truck
April 3,2000

Sealed bids for the project named above will be received at the office of the Director of Finance until 11:00am, WEDNESDAY,April 12,2000. Thereafter, bids will be opened in public and read aloud.

Specifications and bidding documents may be obtained from the office of the Public Works Director, 40 Moody Rd, Enfield, CT 06082 at telephone number ( 860) 763-7599

The Town of Enfield reserves the right to accept or reject any, all, or any part of bids, to waive formalities or informalities, and to award the bid deemed to be in the best interests of the Town.

Gregory Simmons, Director of Finance

EOE/AA

TOWN OF ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT
STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

Heavy Duty Rolloff Truck

1. INTRODUCTION

The Town of Enfield is soliciting bids for the above named project. If there are any conflicts between the instructions in these Standard Instructions to Bidders and any other bidding document(s), these Standard Instruction to Bidders shall prevail.

2. KEY EVENT DATES

Advertisement of Invitation to Bid April 3,2000
Public Bid Opening 11:00am, Wednesday, April 12, 2000
Bid Awarded (Not Definite) Friday, April 28, 2000

3. OBTAINING BID DOCUMENTS

Specifications and bidding documents may be obtained from the office of the Public Works Director, 40 Moody Rd, Enfield CT 06082 at telephone number (860) 763-7599

4. BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Three (3) copies of all bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked " Heavy Duty Rolloff Truck ". If forwarded by mail or courier, the sealed envelope must be addressed to "Director of Finance, Town of Enfield, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, Connecticut 06082". Bids must be at the office of the Director of Finance by the time of the Public Bid Opening date noticed in Section 2 titled Key Event Dates. Postmarks are NOT an acceptable waiver of this policy. Corrections and/or modifications received after the first bid is publicly opened will NOT be accepted.

  2. Ditto marks or words such as "SAME" on the Bid Form are NOT considered writing and must not be used.

  3. All information must be submitted in ink or typewritten. Mistakes may be crossed out and corrections inserted. Corrections must be initialed by the person signing the bid.

  4. Bids are considered valid for ninety (90) days after bid(s) are opened. Bidders may not withdraw, cancel or modify their bid for a period of ninety (90) days after bid(s) are opened.

  5. Bids must be signed by an authorized person representing the legal entity of the bidder.

  6. The inability to meet any specified requirements(s) must be stated in writing and attached to the bid form, or written on the bid form.

5. COST OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS

No Charge

6. PRESUMPTION OF BIDDER BEING FULLY INFORMED

At the time the first bid is opened, each bidder is presumed to have read and is thoroughly familiar with all bidding and contract documents for this project, and has performed an on-site inspection of the work location. Failure or omission of the bidder to receive or examine any information shall in no way relieve any bidder from obligations with respect to their bid.

7. PRE-BID CONFERENCE

Attendance is NOT mandatory at the pre-bid conference, if any as indicated in section 2 titled Key Event Dates. Failure to attend the conference does not relieve bidders of obligations under this bid.

8. INTERPRETATION OF ACCEPTABLE WORK

The specifications, bidding and contract documents are to be interpreted as meaning those acceptable to the Town of Enfield. Any substantive changes or interpretations will be issued by the Town in writing as an addendum.

9. TAX EXEMPTIONS

The Town of Enfield is exempt from Federal Excise taxes and Connecticut Sales and Use taxes. Bidders shall avail themselves of these exemptions.

10. INSURANCE

The bidder awarded this bid must provide a current Certificate of Insurance to the Director of Finance PRIOR to commencement of work, with the following requirements:

  1. Liability limits for bodily injury and personal injury, $1,000,000 per occurrence
  2. Liability limits for property damage including that caused by motor vehicles, $1,000,000 per occurrence
  3. Contractual liability, $1,000,000 per occurrence>
  4. Owner's protective liability and property damage, $1,000,000 per occurrence
  5. Worker's Compensation, as required by Connecticut State statutes.
  6. The "Town of Enfield" is to appear as an additional insured on all Certificates of Insurance.
  7. All insurance is to be provided by a company authorized to issue such insurance in the State of Connecticut.
  8. All insurance may not be canceled or modified without sixty (60) days written notice by registered U.S. Mail to "Director of Finance, Town of Enfield, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, Connecticut 06082".

11. BID BOND

Bidders are required to furnish a bid surety at the time the first bid is opened in the amount of ten (10) percent of the total amount of their bid. The bid surety should be in one of the following three (3) forms: (a) a bank certified check, (b) a bank check, or (c) a surety company bond. The surety company must be authorized to write such surety bonds in the State of Connecticut. Checks or bonds must be drawn to the order of "Director of Finance, Town of Enfield".

12. PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND

To ensure the faithful execution of this bid according to its provisions, the Contractor awarded this bid must provide to the Town of Enfield, at the Contractor’s expense, a performance and payment bond in the amount of one hundred (100) percent of the bid. The bonds must be issued by a company authorized to write such surety bonds in the State of Connecticut. The bonds shall be drawn to the order of the " Director of Finance, Town of Enfield" and delivered to the Town prior to commencement of work. On projects less than fifty thousand ( 50,000) dollars the Contractor may substitute the performance bond (but not the payment bond), for a bank certified check or a bank cashier’s check in the amount of (10) percent of the bid.

13. GUARANTEE

The contractor awarded this bid shall guarantee all labor, material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of substantial completion as determined by the Town.

In addition, any product warranty offered by the manufacturer or distributor in excess of one (1) year shall be given to the Town by the contractor at the time of substantial completion.

14. PERMITS

The Bidder is solely responsible for obtaining all required permits, obtaining all necessary inspections and approvals, and satisfying any and all fees. The Town will waive all Town of Enfield fees for building permits and inspections.

15. FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

The Bidder agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in the performance of this bid's work with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment due to race, sex, age, religion, national origin, or other condition prescribed by State or Federal law.

16. AWARDING THE BID

The Town of Enfield reserves the right to accept or reject, any, all, or any part of bids, to waive formalities or informalities, and to award the bid deemed to be in the best interests of the Town.

It is the Town's policy to not award bids to those who owe Town of Enfield prior year(s) property taxes.

The "Bid Awarded" date in section 2. titled Key Event Dates is the date the bid is anticipated to be awarded. It is not a date certain.

The lowest priced bid is NOT the sole determining factor when awarding this bid.

Revised 6/97
TOWN OF ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT

BID FORM

Item # (1) Heavy Duty Rolloff Truck                       $                                      


Item # (2) 61,580GVW Chassis (1)Each                      $                                      


                                                Total Bid $                    



Under penalty of perjury and other remedies available to the Town of Enfield, the undersigned certifies
this bid is submitted without collusion and all responses are true and accurate.  If awarded this bid it is 
agreed this forms a contractual obligation to provide services at fees specified in this Bid Form, 
subject to and in accordance with all instructions, bidding and contract documents, including any addenda, 
which are all made part of this bid.




                                                                  


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End of Bid Form

ITEM I:  SPECIFICATION FOR A 75,000 LB CAPACITY Heavy Duty Rolloff Body

A:  LIFT, LOAD AND UNLOAD UNIT

The following specifications describe a 24-foot cable, roll-off hoist unit designed to lift, dump load and unload roll-off containers of varying lengths and capacities. The roll-off hoist must be suitable for installation of a dual tire (4) lift axle without modification (single tire not acceptable).

  1. Tilt frame-outside rail – 75,000 lbs. The hoist shall be an Outside Rail unit with a 75,00 lb. Rated capacity. The hoist tilt frame shall meet the specification listed below:
    • Outside Rail, 75,000-lb. capacity greater than 50-degree dump angle, installed on a truck with 196" C.A.
      8" x 4" x 1/2" frame rail.
    • Bed length – 296".
    • Outside Rollers, Material-C-1045, 4 ½" O.D. – Minimum 4 per side.
    • Outside Roller Pin –2 7/16" C-1045, pin must be removable.
    • Roller pin mounted in roller pin bushings – 3 ½&7quot; O.D. by ½" wall installed through tube. Lock bolt-minimum 3/8" Grade 8 installed on inside of tube frame to secure roller.
    • Rear roller 2 15/16" C1045 shaft permanently mounted, with greaseble bushings (4" O.D. x ½" wall) in frame rail.
    • Rear roller solid 6 5/8" diameter with 5" diameter center offset design to avoid crushing cable when on the ground. Pipe not acceptable.
    • Automatic front container locks w/chassis mounted spring, one per side.

  2. Reeving system-twin cylinder. Containers shall be lifted onto hoist using twin 7 ¼" reeve cylinders using the following:
    • Reeving Cylinder (2) 7 ¼" bore, 3/8" wall, 4 ¾" rod 83" stroke.
    • Chromed reeving cylinder rods.
    • ½" cylinder rod covers full-length covers must not obstruct view of containers.
    • ½" head sheave with aluminum bronze bushing.
    • C-1045 sheave pins, 2 15/16" diameter, greasable, removable.
    • 7/8" 65x37 IWRC-EIPS domestic cable.
    • 1 ¼" Hi Alloy Pear Link Swaged on end of cable.
    • Cylinders operate independently with individual shoes.
    • Adjustable stuffing box for cylinder packings.

  3. Lift Cylinder. Lift cylinders are installed to accommodate a dual tire lift axle.
    • 6 ½" bore with 6", 5" and 4" sleeves, 3 stage D.A.lift cylinders.
    • All sleeves chromed plated, 110" lift cylinder stroke installed inverted to allow for piping at bottom of frame.
    • Lift cylinder lower mount support on each side of the cylinder.
    • Saddle – 3/8" plate formed in a box to provide dual support for saddle pin at base on each side of cylinder.
    • Saddle pin – removable for service, secured by 3/8" bolt and 4 – 2 ½" x ½" collar – 4" length.
    • Removable saddle pin.
    • Basket- upper cylinder mount supports both sides of each cylinder. (cast not acceptable).
    • Basket pin is removable.
    • Saddle Clip – 4"x4" angle by 10" long welded to inside of saddle to secure saddle to truck frame.
    • Lift cylinders can be removed with out removing the oil tank and/or toolbox from the unit, or raising the hoist.

  4. Hydraulics – The Hydraulic system is designed to exceed the system service pressure. It shall be made up of the following components.
    • 2 ½" Gear type pump (Commercial)
    • Pump-direct mounted to PTO off Transmission
    • Rear pump bracket
    • 3 bank Valve-Gresen-V42 or Commercial A-35 with work port relief.
    • valve internal relief set at 2,00 psi
    • Inside/Outside controls connected by cables.
    • 65 gallon hydraulic oil tank on passenger side
    • 4" tank clean out port
    • 2" tank/pump shutoff ball valve
    • 2" suction line, 1 ¼" return line-wire reinforced
    • PTO/pump to supply 45 gpm at 1800 rpm
    • PTO air operated, dash mounted indicator light
    • 1 and ¾" hose exceeds SAE 100R2-2 wire braid
    • piping to be extra heavy seamless
    • hydraulic oil tank shall have sufficient capacity to operate
    • suction strainer – 4x100 mesh replaceable located in line with tank outlet relief if plugged
    • return filter external to tank with replaceable cartridge
    • Hot Shift PTO

  5. Hoist Mounting – The hoist shall be mounted on the chassis to insure performance to the rated capacity.
    • Hoist shall be proven production model available for 5 years.
    • Printed product literature exists for the model bid.
    • 3/8" cylinder saddle – ¾" grade 8 mounting bolts
    • subframe 4"x3"x1/4" tube, mounted flush with chassis
    • 6"x6"x3/4" rear hinge angle welded to chassis
    • 1 ½" C-1045 hinge lugs (4) with 2"pin

  6. Fenders & Lights – D.O.T. approved lighting, fenders, ad ICC bumper shall be part of the hoist.
    • 10 gauge steel fenders w/gussets on inside and outside
    • 1"x1" L shaped steel lip on both inside & outside edge of all fenders for added support
    • fenders shock mounted on rubber to resist cracking
    • 4-identical quarter fenders bolted to bracket. Fender over triaxle (with triaxle only)
    • center fender bracket minimum of 360 square inches
    • ¼" channel front fender bracket, ¼" L-shaped center brackets
    • 8" channel bumper w/white vinyl antispray mud flaps
    • 3-individual stop, turn & back-up lights per side
    • One-piece replaceable wire harness with plugs for all lights

  7. Finishing – The hoist shall be painted to match the chassis rails. Manufacturer shall use 1 coat of primer and 2 coats Dupont Centari Paint.

  8. ToolBox – The toolbox shall be provided on the driver’s side.
    • 36 ½"x15 ½"x16 1/8" (LxWxH)
    • 14 gauge galvanized steel w/16 gauge tread plate top
    • locking door handle w/key

  9. Lift Axle
    • Newway – model supplied
    • Air down spring up
    • Dual tire (4) when installed on roll-off
    • 4 tires w/rims (to match tires on rear of truck)
    • Tire brand Size: 11R 22.5
    • Air control in cab for axle
    • Wheel size (to match truck wheels) size : Bud Rims
    • Axle brakes
    • Extra crossmember over axle
    • Left & right frame bracket connected
    • Fender over lift axle

ITEM II:  CHASSIS, 66,000 GVW

Standard equipment on the chassis with a selected 260-inch wheelbase, 63-inch afterframe, and 196 inch cab to axle length. The rear axle will be a single speed with a gear ratio of 4.44. The color of the truck will be green – Dupont # 100 AKS 5047

  1. Frames
    • Frame rails – heat treated alloy steel (110,000 PSIYield) 10.125 x 3.50 x 0.312, 240 through 278 WB with 90 maximum Af for truck applications
    • Frame reinforcement – outer C; heat treated ally steel (110,000 PSIYield) 10.812 x 3.812 x .312 240 through 278 WB with 90 maximum Af for truck applications
    • Bumper, front steel swept back

  2. Front Axles
    • Axle, front I-Beam type 20,000lb capacity (Rockwell FL-941)

  3. Front Springs
    • Springs, front heavy-duty
    • Shock absorbers, front

  4. Brakes
    • Brake system, air dual system for straight truck applications, less antilock
    • Brakes - rear air cam 16.5 x7 with 30 SQIN MGM spring actuated parking brake chambers
    • Hand control valve for rear chassis brakes; with pressure reducing valve
    • Dust shield, rear brake for use with tractor air brakes
    • Air dryer with heater,shall be equal to Wabco Meritor w/spin on replacement cartridge.
    • Air compressor 13.2 CFM (Bendix Tu-Flo 550)

  5. Exhaust Systems
    • Exhaust system single, horizontal muffler and vertical tail pipe, aluminized steel includes guard, cab mounted, right side
    • Rain cap with single exhaust, non-bright finish

  6. Electrical systems
    • Electrical system 12-volt, standard equipment
    • Horn, electric
    • Horn, air chrome; with single pedestal mounting(Grover)
    • Circuit breakers, auto-reset (main panel) SAE type II replace all fuses except instrument cluster feed
    • Indicator, low oil pressure/high water
    • Temperature; light & buzzer
    • Alternator 12-volt 115 amp. Capacity (Delco 21-SI)
    • Battery system maintenance free 4-12 volt 2500CCA total (Fleetrite)
    • Windshield wiper switch – intermittent
    • Battery box, relocated to LT rail under cab, with temporary mtd. Fuel tank, 24 inches of ground clearance

  7. Engines
    • Anti-freeze permanent, to minus 40 degrees. F minus 40 degrees C
    • Throttle, hand control vernier locking type
    • Engine, diesel 530cu inch, wet sleeve, 300HP, 860lb-ft torque @ 1300 RPM
    • Fan drive On-Off type with normally closed temperature control switch (Horton)
    • Block heater, engine 120 volt/2000 watt (Phillips)

  8. Transmission
    • Transmission, Automatic 4-speed (Allision HT 750 DRD)

  9. Rear Axle Suspensions
    • Axle, rear, tandem single reduction, 46,000-lb capacity with 200 wheel ends (Spicer W460’s)
    • Suspension, rear tandem walking beam type 54 axle, spacing 46,000-lb capacity (Hendrickson RT-460)

  10. Fuel Tanks
    • Fuel tank steel, 63 U.S. Gal., 238 L with center step,(lt, U/C)

  11. Cabs,Cowls and Bodies
    • Front end tilting, fiberglass
    • Floor covering transmission cover, floor mats and seal
    • Cab conventional, steel
    • Heater shut off valves, gate valve type
    • Window tinted glass, all windows
    • Mirrors rectangular, West Coast type, aluminum heads and brackets, 16x7 size with 102 wide spacing, satin anodized finish, with heating elements.
    • Gauge cluster English with English electronic speedometer and tachometer for air brake chassis
    • Oil temp gauge transmission for automatic transmission
    • Sear, driver air suspension, low back, with head rest, beige embossed vinyl, isolated & with adjustable lumbar support, with 1.5 restricted travel (dura-form fleetcruiser)
    • Seat, passenger non-suspension, low back, beige sewn vinyl with adjuster. (International)
    • Mirror, convex stainless steel 8 round right side
    • Cab interior trim fleet
    • Air conditioning cab interior

  12. Wheel Misc Options
    • Wheel seals, front oil-lubricated wheel bearings

  13. Tires
    • Front 2 (315/80R 22.5 (Goodyear) G291/ Bud Rims (9.00" w)
    • Rear 8 11R 22.5/ 8.25"w(Goodyear) G144/ BUD TYPE WHEEL RIMS

  14. Wheels
    • Wheels, front cast; 22.5 6-spoke, painted steel BUD RIMS 9.00" W
    • Wheels, rear dual cast; 24.5 6-spoke, painted steel 8.25 BUD WHEEL rims

Bidders List

Sanitary Equipment
P.O. Box 26006
West Haven CT 06116-0960

Western Mass Truck
268 Park Street
W. Springfield MA

Bart Truck Equipment
358 River St
W. Springfield MA 01089

D.D.Gregory & Son, LLC.
P.O. Box 427
Seymor,CT. 06483

Nutmeg International
130 Brainard Rd
Hartford CT 06114

CESCO
Amity Station
P.O. Box 3781
New Haven, CT. 06525

McNeilus
P.O. Box 219
955 Hemlock Road
Morgantown,PA 19543

Last Modified: 1/25/2005 7:55:29 AM


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