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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBID - 5701 VEHICLES JOHN DEERE 410G BACKHOE LOADERAdminn.aative Services Purchasing Division CITY OF FORT COLLINS City of Fort Collins INVITATION TO BID BID #5701 VEHICLES: JOHN DEERE 41OG BACKHOE/LOADER BID OPENING: APRIL 30, 2002, 2:30P.M. (our clock) Sealed bids will be received and publicly opened at the office of the Director Of Purchasing and Risk Management, PO Box 580, 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80522, at the time and date noted on the bid pro�osal and/or contract documents. If delivered, they are to be sent to 215 North Mason Street, 2" Floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. If mailed, the address is P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, 80522-0580. Bids must be received at the Purchasing Office prior to 2:30p.m. (our clock), April 30, 2002. A copy of the Bid may be obtained as follows: Call the Purchasing Fax -line, 970-416-2033 and follow the verbal instruction to request document #25701. (The bid number must be preceded by a 2 when using the Fax -line.) 2. Download the Bid from the Purchasing Webpage, Current Bids page, at: www.fcgov.com/purchasing. 3. Come by Purchasing at 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor., Fort Collins, and request a copy of the Bid. Special Instructions All bids must be properly signed by an authorized representative of the company with the legal capacity to bind the company to the agreement. Bids may be withdrawn up to the date and hour set for closing. Once bids have been accepted by the City and closing has occurred, failure to enter into contract or honor the purchase order will be cause for removal of supplier's name from the City of Fort Collins' bidders list for a period of twelve months from the date of the opening. The City may also pursue any remedies available at law or in equity. Bid prices must be held firm for a period of forty-five (45) days after bid openings. Submission of a bid is deemed as acceptance of all terms, conditions and specifications contained in the City's specifications initially provided to the bidder. Any proposed modification must be accepted in writing by the City prior to award of the bid. Only bids properly received by the Purchasing Office will be accepted. All bids should be clearly identified by the bid number and bid name contained in the bid proposal. No proposal will be accepted from, or any purchase order awarded, to any person, firm or corporation in default on any obligation to the City. Bids must be furnished exclusive of any federal excise tax, wherever applicable. 215 North Mason Street • 2nd Floor • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6775 • FAX (970) 22116707 Bidders must be properly licensed and secure necessary permits wherever applicable Bidders not responding to this bid will be removed from our automated vendor listing for the subject commodities. The City may elect where applicable, to award bids on an individual item/group basis or on a total bid basis, whichever is most beneficial to the City. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, and to waive any irregularities or informalities. Sales prohibited/conflict of interest: no officer, employee, or member of City Council, shall have a financial interest in the sale to the City of any real or personal property, equipment, material, supplies or services where such officer or employee exercises directly or indirectly any decision - making authority concerning such sale or any supervisory authority over the services to be rendered. This rule also applies to subcontracts with the City. Soliciting or accepting any gift, gratuity, favor, entertainment, kickback or any items of monetary value from any person who has or is seeking to do business with the City of Fort Collins is prohibited. Freight terms: unless otherwise noted, all freight is F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid. All freight charges must be included in prices submitted on proposal. Discounts: any discounts allowed for prompt payment, etc., must be reflected in bid figures and not entered as separate pricing on the proposal form. Purchasing restrictions: your authorized signature of this bid assures your firm's compliance with the City's purchasing restrictions. A copy of the resolutions are available for review in the Purchasing Office or the City Clerk's Office. Request Resolution 91-121 for cement restrictions. Collusive or sham bids: any bid deemed to be collusive or a sham bid will be rejected and reported to authorities as such. Your authorized signature of this bid assures that such bid is genuine and is not a collusive or sham bid. Bid results: for information regarding results for individual bids send a self-addressed, self -stamped envelope and a bid tally will be mailed to you. Bid results will be posted in our ice 7 days after the v�bid opening. � l es B. O'Nei� CPPO, FNIGP ctor of Purchasing and Risk Management K BID PROPOSAL BID # 5701 Bid Opening: April 30, 2002, 2:30pm (our clock) WE HEREBY ENTER OUR BID FOR THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS' REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW, PER THE BID INVITATION AND REFERENCED SPECIFICATIONS: 1.0 SCOPE 1.1 This specification establishes the minimum requirements for the purchase of: RENT TO BUY — ONE (1) JOHN DEERE 410G BACKHOE/LOADER 1.2 Should the manufacturer's current published data or specifications exceed the City's specifications, they shall be considered minimum and furnished. 2.0 BID CLARIFICATION 2.1 Clarification regarding these specifications shall be obtained from the Director of Purchasing and Risk Management prior to the time and date of the Bid Opening. Any changes to these specifications will be made by a written addendum issued by the Director. 2.2 For questions concerning the bidding process and bid specifications, contact: Jim Hume, Buyer, Phone: 970-221-6776, Fax: 970-221-6707 For technical questions concerning this bid, contact: Ken Mannon, Operations Services Director, Phone: 970-221-6610, Fax: 970-221-6534. 3.0 DELIVERY 3.1 The date of delivery is an essential element of this proposal. Delivery of equipment shall be made to: Equipment Services 835 Wood Street Fort Collins, CO 80521 3.2 The word "delivery", as used in this specification, encompasses delivery of the actual equipment, as specified, complete with all necessary papers such as Manufacturer's Statement of Origin, application for title, invoice, warranty, shop, operator's and technical manuals, parts books, etc., as applicable. 3.3 All equipment must be completely washed and serviced in accordance with standard new equipment "make ready", and the manufacturer's specifications and be ready for delivery in drive away condition. A forty-five (45) day permit is to be included. 3.4 All units to be new and of the manufacturer's latest model in production at the time of delivery and standard equipped, unless otherwise specified. Time is of the essence. The City shall 3 be kept advised of any anticipated delay in delivery. In the event the successful bidder, hereinafter referred to as the Contractor, fails to properly perform delivery as specified above, within the specified time limit set forth by the Contractor in his bid proposal, the City shall sustain damages in an amount difficult to ascertain. Accordingly, after due allowance for any time extensions which are agreed by the City to be due to conditions beyond the Bidder's control, the Contractor shall be liable to the City, in the amount of Twenty-five ($25) dollars as liquidated damages, and not as a penalty, for each and every calendar day that delivery is delayed. Additionally, no payment shall be made by the City for any delivery of specified equipment until all aspects of the contract have been fulfilled, unless pre -arranged and approved jointly by the Director of Purchasing and Risk Management and the Director of Fleet Services. 4.0 WARRANTY 4.1 The manufacturer shall unconditionally warrant the entire vehicle and all component parts, but not accessory equipment, for a warranty period of specified usage that is currently being offered in open trade for that vehicle at the time of delivery. Additionally, the Contractor shall furnish the City a fully priced copy (parts and labor) of any warranty or commercial cost repair order which originates in his repair facility, subsequent to delivery, during the warranty period. No charge for service calls, travel time, travel expenses, mileage, or per diem will be allowed by the City in connection with the performance of any warranty repairs. 5.0 DEALER IDENTIFICATION 5.1 No dealer identification will be allowed on any vehicle sold to the City of Fort Collins. 13 6.0-SPECIFICATIONS: JOHN DEERE 410G BACKHOE/LOADER 6.1 Equipment bid on this proposal must meet or exceed the following minimum requirements. Any exceptions must be noted and listed on a separate sheet. GENERAL: The following specifications describe a John Deere 410G Backhoe/loader with four-wheel drive and four (4) foot extendable dipperstick. This unit is to be used by the City's Utilities Department in various digging operations such as trenches, and loading and lifting. All specifications shall be considered as minimum unless otherwise noted. No other make or model will be considered. 6.2 QUANTITY: One (1) Meets Spec? 6.3 ENGINE: - Sleeved diesel, 93 net hp., minimum - Turbocharger Yes ? - Dry -type air cleaner with restriction indicator ? No - Anti -freeze to -340 F - Replaceable fuel filter element - 65 amp alternator - Engine block heater - High ambient temperature cooling 6.4 TRANSMISSION: - 4 speeds forward, 4 speeds reverse - Powershift with torque converter - Full power reverser Yes ? - Four Wheel Drive with limited slip ? No - 10 micron oil filter - Oil -to -air cooling system for transmission and torque converter 6.5 BRAKES: - Power, hydraulic wet disc - Separate pedals Yes ? - Hydraulically equalized when both pedals ? No are depressed 6.6 STEERING: Power Yes ? ? No 6.7 TIRES: Front: 12.5/80-18, 8PR, traction Yes ? Rear: 21 LX24, 8PR, R4 ? No 5 6.8 FUEL TANK: 36 Gallons Yes ? ? No 6.9 CAB: - Fully enclosed steel cab with integral ROPS and air conditioning - Maximum operator visibility Yes ? - Heater and defrosters (front and rear o No windows) - Fabric -covered swivel air suspension seat with armrest and seat belts - Front and rear wipers - Tilt steering wheel - Tinted safety glass all around - Windows shall be capable of being opened for maximum ventilation - Maximum cab sound insulation available - Rear view windows - Heavy-duty rubber floor covering 6.10 HYDRAULIC - Capable of operating all functions of the SYSTEM: tractor, backhoe, and loader Yes ? - 10 micron oil filter(s) with replaceable ? No element(s) - Oil -to -air cooling for hydraulic oil - Appropriate pressure relief valves - Hydraulic oil dipstick or visual level indicator - Six function valve ( five function & flow) - Aux. plumbing at extendable dipperstick 6.11 GAUGES AND/OR - Fuel WARNING - Electric tachometer/hourmeter Yes ? LIGHTS: - Ammeter or voltmeter ? No - Engine coolant temperature - Engine oil pressure - Electronic monitoring system 6.12 BACKHOE: - 4 ft. extendable dipperstick - 2-lever control for all functions Yes ? - Hydraulic stabilizer lockouts ? No - Reversible stabilizer pads with street pads - Stabilizer cylinder guards - Positive mechanical locking device for boom and swing while in transport - Backhoe bucket coupler for C, D, E & G John Deere buckets, Case and Cat buckets 6.13 BACKHOE 24" cutting width, heavy duty, 7.5 cu. ft. Yes ? BUCKET: heaped capacity with lifting loops ? No 6.14 LOADER: - Industrial type front-end loader - Two -lever control for all functions including Yes ? float ? No - Automatic return -to -dig - Self -leveling bucket while raising - Bucket level indicator 6.15 LOADER - 1.50 cu. yd. Heaped capacity BUCKET: - Bucket cutting width to be wider than width Yes ? of front and rear tires ? No - Full width bolt -on, reversible, replaceable bucket bit, factory installed - Chain hooks for lifting 6.16 ADDITIONAL - Rear fenders EQUIPMENT: - Ether cold start aid Yes ? - Hand and foot throttle ? No - Exhaust rain cap - Parking brake - Toolbox. - Engine compartment doors - Full lockup for all doors, fill caps, - Horn - Six total, front and rear working lights. - Turn signals with emergency flashers - Back-up alarm - Slow -moving vehicle emblem - Differential lock, foot operated, to permit on - the -go shifting in either forward or reverse - 1400 lb. front frame -mounted counterweight - Electric shutoff on diesel injection pump - Handholds and steps for cab. - Heavy-duty batteries with minimum 300 minute reverse capacity - AM/FM Radio - Strobe - Environmental oil drain package - Front grill trash screen - Ride control 6.17 SAE OPERATING 17,773 lbs. Shall not include any Yes ? WEIGHT: hydroinflation in tires. ? No 6.18 WARRANTY: Full 3-year/5,000 hour power train warranty commencing from date of delivery. Warranty Yes ? shall cover defective components and ? No workmanship and coverage shall include arts and labor associated with any defects. 6.19 MANUALS: One each of the following must accompany unit on delivery: Yes ? - Shop Maintenance/Repair Manual ? No - Operator's Manual - Parts Manual 0 7.0 BID PROPOSAL 7.1 MAKE 7.2 Bid #5701, John Deere 41OG Backhoe/Loader MODEL YEAR PRICING 7.2.1 BASE PRICE (as specified) $ 7.2.2 MONTHLY RENTAL (per month for up to 12 months) $ 7.2.3 BUYOUT AFTER SIX MONTHS $ 7.2.4 BUYOUT AFTER TWELVE MONTHS $ (per unit) 8.0 FREIGHT TERMS 8.1 FOB destination, freight prepaid. All freight charges must be included in price submitted on proposal. 9.0 DELIVERY 9.1 Delivery will occur days after proper notification of bid award. 10.0 CONTRACTOR'S STATEMENT 10.1 1 have read and fully understand all the conditions, specifications, and special instructions herein set forth above in paragraphs 1.0 through 9.0. 1 hereby agree to comply with all said conditions, special instructions, and specifications as stated or implied. Print Name: Title: Signature: Company: Date: Street: Phone #: City/State/Zip: Fax #: E