CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK

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1 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK REQUEST FOR BIDS BID #22-09 Bids on items as specified herein will be accepted at City Hall until 11:00 A.M., and opened at 11:00 A.M. on May 8, Bidders must state when delivery can be made. All bids are subject to delivery as stated herein. If a bid is submitted on an article intended as a substitute for a grade or brand specified, the bidder must state the grade or brand of the substitution, otherwise it will be assumed that the bid is based on the grade or brand specified. The City reserves the right to accept this bid by items, or as a whole, or to reject any or all bids or waive informalities. Bids are to be shown NET. Cash discounts are to be stated, if any. All bids must be accompanied by the requisite bid bond IF SO STATED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS. Provision of any required performance bond is the responsibility of the bidder. Prices must be filled in with typewriter or ink on this form. THE ENVELOPE CONTAINING THE BID MUST BE SEALED AND CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE BID NUMBER. Any and all bids and contracts made or awarded by the City of Niagara Falls or any department, agency or official thereof for work or services performed or to be performed, or goods purchased or sold or to be purchased or sold are made subject to the provisions of Chapter 861 of the Laws of New York, 1953, as amended by Chapter 751 of the Laws of New York, and as now contained or as may hereafter be amended. The provisions of the New York State General Municipal Law and 103a and 103b are applicable to this bid. BIDDER S ATTENTION IS REQUESTED REGARDING THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS. BIDS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOREGOING CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. NON-COLLUSIVE BIDDING CERTIFICATION (PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 751 OF LAWS OF NEW YORK, 1965) By submission of this bid or proposal, the bidder certifies that: a) This bid or proposal has been independently arrived at without collusion with any other bidder or with any competitor or potential competitor; b) This bid or proposal has not been knowingly disclosed and will not be knowingly disclosed, prior to the opening of bids or proposals for this project, to any other bidder, competitor or potential competitor; c) No attempt has been or will be made to induce any other person, partnership or corporation to submit or not to submit a bid or proposal; d) The person signing this bid or proposal certifies that he has fully informed himself regarding the accuracy of the statements contained in this certification, and under the penalties of perjury, affirms the truth thereof, such penalties being applicable to the bidders as well as to the person signing on it s behalf; e) That attached hereto (if a corporate bidder) is a certified copy or resolution authorizing the execution of this certificate by the signature of this bid or proposal on behalf of the corporate bidder. (see reverse side for additional information)

2 COMPANY NAME: ADDRESS: TOTAL NET PRICE DELIVERY PROMISED CONTACT PERSON FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING BID TELEPHONE NUMBER AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE DATE TITLE MAIL BIDS TO: CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS PURCHASING DIVISION ROOM 14-B PO BOX 69 NIAGARA FALLS, NY DELIVER BIDS TO: CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS CITY HALL ROOM 14-B 745 MAIN STREET NIAGARA FALLS, NY BIDS SUBMITTED BY FACSIMILE ARE UNACCEPTABLE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS, NY REQUEST FOR BIDS, PAGE 2

3 ITEM NO. DATE: 4/28/09 BID #22-09 PAGE 3 OF 4 QNTY UNIT DESCRIPTION Sealed bid proposals will be received by the City Purchasing Agent in his office at City Hall for the purchase of the following: UNIT PRICE NET TOTAL 1. 1 ea. New & unused 2009 or new, 110 gallon self-contained sprayer, as per the attached specifications: OPTIONS: 2. 1 ea. 81 FM foam marker, electric operation manual control: 3. 1 ea clear water wash tank: The bid price is to be F.O.B. destination freight prepaid to: City of Niagara Falls Central Garage 1785 New Road Niagara Falls, NY Delivery is required within 90 days after receipt of the order. The specifications given are meant to be a guide as to the type of equipment required. Deviations from the specifications will be allowed if, in the opinion of the City, the equipment bid is a performance equivalent to that which is specified. For further information please contact Dean W. Spring at (716)

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5 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SPECIFICATIONS NEW & UNUSED 110 GALLON SELF CONTAINED SPRAYER 2009 OR NEWER Please indicate "YES" or "NO" if the equipment being bid complies with each specification. If "NO", please describe variance in the exception column. If the item being bid exceeds any specification, check "NO" and describe the variance in the exception column. GENERAL: 1. It is the intent of this specification to describe a new, unused, 110 gallon self contained sprayer. 2. These specifications shall be strictly adhered to. All exceptions and deviations shall be listed and fully explained on a separate page entitled 'Exceptions to Specifications", and shall reference the page number of the specifications. Bidder shall place a check mark in the appropriate column to signify compliance or non-compliance with each item of these specifications. Proposals taking total exception to these specifications shall NOT be considered. Each bid shall be accompanied by a set of manufacturer's specifications, consisting of detailed description of the equipment proposed. These specifications shall indicate size, type, model and make of all component parts and equipment. Failure to comply with these specifications shall disqualify your bid. 3. Bidder to provide warranty information, and shall state the warranty terms offered for the major components of the equipment proposed. 4. To be delivered to Central Garage Division, Public Works Department, 1785 New Road, Niagara Falls, New York 14304, at no cost to the City, no later than 90 days from receipt of purchase order. 5. No demonstrator, prototypes or discontinued models. 6. The City places a very high priority on service, and the availability of parts. Bidders are to be an authorized dealer for the manufacturer of the equipment proposed, and have a service facility within a distance of fifty (50) miles of type of purchaser's facility, where the proposed equipment is housed. Bidder to have available twenty-four (24) hour service and capable of supplying parts within twenty-four (24) hours. 7. Successful bidder to furnish two (2) copies of parts/maintenance and service manuals for the complete unit furnished. POWER: YES NO EXCEPTION 25 HP (19kW) twin cylinder OHV gasoline engine 12-volt electronic ignition, full pressure lubrication with oil filter. CONFIGURATION: YES NO EXCEPTION 4 wheel, mid-mount engine, rear mounted sprayer components. DRIVE: YES NO EXCEPTION Hydrostatic variable speed pump, flange mounted to engine, direct drive via spline shaft. Hydraulic power to two-rear wheel drive motors. Enter hydraulic system Parker Certified Leak Resistant PCP System). Page 1 of 4

6 SPEED: YES NO EXCEPTION Infinitely variable from 0-12 mph. BRAKING: YES NO EXCEPTION Dynamic braking through the hydrostatic transmission hand operated, disc type park/emergency brake. BATTERY: YES NO EXCEPTION Automotive type 24F, 12 volt, 900 CCA minimums. CONSTRUCTION: YES NO EXCEPTION Heavy gauge square steel tubing, hydraulically formed, electrically welding. TIRES/WHEELS: YES NO EXCEPTION Front: two (2) Ribbed. Rear: two (2) Multi-Trac. Spare tire and wheels: one (1) front, one (1) back. STEERING: YES NO EXCEPTION Hydraulic power steering with orbital motor. Automotive 15 in (38 cm) steering wheel with tilt adjustment. 18 ft (5.5 m) outside turning circle. INSTRUMENTATION: YES NO EXCEPTION Hour meter, speedometer. PRIME MOVER CONTROLES: YES NO EXCEPTION Dual pedal hydraulic actuation (1 forward, 1 reverse). Hand operated throttle control. GROUND SPEED CONTROL: YES NO EXCEPTION Mechanically actuated Smithco "Speed Boss" Ground Speed Control Device to maintain constant ground speed fixed position engine hand operated throttle. SEAT: YES NO EXCEPTION Deluxe seat, vinyl covered 1 piece molded, ½ back support. Adjustable operator position. ELECTRICAL: YES NO EXCEPTION 12-volt battery (280 CCA), 24 amps, operator presence switch in seat. SOUND LEVEL: YES NO EXCEPTION 87dB(A) under normal operating conditions. Page 2 of 4

7 R.O.P.S.: YES NO EXCEPTION Must be O.S.H.A. certified with seat belts. DIMENSIONS: YES NO EXCEPTION (Length-width-height) 112" - 70" - 48". Wheel base: 53". Width with booms opens 180". WEIGHT: YES NO EXCEPTION 1283 lbs dry lbs loaded. LIQUID CAPACITIES: YES NO EXCEPTION Gasoline 9 gallon (unleaded): 5 gallon in high density polyethylene tank hydraulic system oil: 5 gallon (191) in high density polyethylene tank. Safety and operator presence switch in seat for engine start. CONFORMANCE: YES NO EXCEPTION Complies with all applicable ANSI, OSHA and European Machinery Directive standards. SPRAYER COMPONENT: TANK: 110 gallon 'Perfect Solution" elliptical shape, and crosslinked polyethylene construction with UV inhibitors. 16" hinged lid and fillwell with built-in locking device and nylon strainer basket in fillwell. Positive feed suction sump. FILTRATION: Downstream spray system protected by "Self Cleaning" nylon reinforced filter with return to tank and 50-mesh stainless steel strainer. AGITATION: Smithco "Quadra-Jet" agitator with four venturi volume boosters. ENGAGE/DISENGAGE: Electromagnetic clutch with toggle switch at operator position. PUMP: gallons per minute psi. High volume centrifugal type with silicon-carbide seal. All stainless steel body, shaft and plugs. Built in low pressure warning horn to alert operator to low spray liquid level. Built in automatic air bleed system for self re-priming during operation with low liquid levels. Belt drive from prime mover engine. PERFORMANCE: YES NO EXCEPTION SPRAY PERFORMANCE: Application rates: gallons per acre gallon per 1,000 sq ft. Production rate mph. Up to 75 acres per day. Page 3 of 4

8 SPRAYER CONTROL SYSTEM: YES NO EXCEPTION MODEL 1002: Raven 203 Electric Controller; Master on/off Toggle Switch, 3 Individual Boom Control Toggle Switches, Spring loaded remote pressure adjustment switch to control motorized butterfly valve, oil-filled pressure gauge. BOOM: 15 ft (4.5 meters) stainless steel boom with 9 nozzles. Manual operation. Folds vertically and forward for transport. Hinges break away and return to position automatically. OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES: YES NO EXCEPTION 81 FM Foam Marker: Electric operation, manual control Clear water wash tank. WARRANTY: To be standard manufacture warranties. All standard manufacturer owner/operator/parts manuals are to be supplied. Operator and Maintenance Installation and Training to be done at agreed time with owner and vendor after bid award and delivery. TRAINING CLASS: One (1) two hour class. Page 4 of 4