INVITATION AND NOTICE FOR BIDS ONE 2009 OR NEWER HYDRAULIC DETACHABLE GOOSENECK TRAILER-(aka LOW BOY) w/trade-in

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1 INVITATION AND NOTICE FOR BIDS ONE 2009 OR NEWER HYDRAULIC DETACHABLE GOOSENECK TRAILER-(aka LOW BOY) w/trade-in You are herewith notified that it is the intent of the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District to purchase the following: One 2009 or Newer Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck Trailer-(aka low boy) w /Trade In By requirement of Idaho Code Section : "All bids shall be presented or otherwise delivered under sealed cover to the secretary with a concise statement marked on the outside thereof generally identifying the expenditure to which said bid pertains. All bids shall contain one (1) of the following forms of bidder's security: a. Cash; b. Cashier's check made payable to the irrigation district; c. A certified check made payable to the irrigation district; d. A bidder's bond executed by a qualified surety company, made payable to the irrigation district. "The security shall be an amount to at least five per cent (5%) of the amount bid. A bid shall not be considered unless one (1) of the forms of bidder's security is enclosed with it, and unless the bid is submitted in a form which substantially complies with the form provided by the irrigation district. "Any bid received by the irrigation district may not be withdrawn after the time set in the notice for opening of bids. All bids received must be opened at the time and place set in the notice inviting bids, and no person shall be denied the right to be present at the opening of the bids. "If the successful bidder fails to execute the contract," within seven (7) days after receiving the Notice of Award, "the amount of his bidder's security shall be forfeited to the irrigation district " All bids must be sealed in a separate envelope which is clearly marked One 2009 or Newer Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck Trailer-(aka low boy) w /Trade In and mailed or hand delivered to DAREN R. COON, SECRETARY OF THE BOARD, 1503 First Street South, Nampa, Idaho and be received before the hour of 5:00 p.m. on the 28th day of September 2012, prior to bid opening. Bid opening will be at the hour of 11:00 a.m. at the Regular Board Meeting of the District Board of Directors to be held 2nd day of October 2012, at the office of the Board at 1503 First Street South, Nampa, Idaho Page 1 of 2

2 Any bids received which are not in compliance with the above quoted law of Idaho or with the requirements of this notice will be placed before the Board of Directors but shall be subject to such laws and requirements. Specifications, bid packet and forms upon which bids must be made can be obtained at the Irrigation District's office at 1503 First Street South, Nampa, Idaho or by calling the Irrigation District's office at: Nampa The Board of Directors reserves by statutory provision, the right to reject any bids presented. DAREN R. COON Secretary of the Board and Secretary/Treasurer of the District Nampa, Idaho Publish 11 and 18 September 2012 Page 2 of 2

3 GENERAL BID SPECIFICATIONS 1. INVITATION FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received at Nampa Meridian Irrigation District received before the hour of 5:00 p.m. on the 28th day of September 2012, prior to bid opening. for furnishing and delivery of a Trailer in accordance with the specifications set forth herein and the other terms, conditions and instructions to the specifications attached hereto and made part hereof as though fully set forth herein. Said equipment shall include all items necessary for efficient operation whether or not specifically mentioned in these specifications. Bid opening will be at the hour of 11:00 a.m. at the Regular Board Meeting of the District Board of Directors to be held 2nd day of October 2012, at the office of the Board at 1503 First Street South, Nampa, Idaho 2. INTENT OF CONTRACT Furnish and deliver to Nampa Meridian Irrigation District a machine that meets or exceeds the specification of this proposal. Only Trailers with a manufacture date of 2009 or newer will be considered in the award. 3. BASIS OF AWARD Award of contract by Nampa Meridian Irrigation District will be based upon most responsible bid submitted. Consideration will be given to purchase price, delivery date, parts and service facilities, analysis and comparison of equipment specification details, and past experience of Nampa Meridian Irrigation District with similar or related equipment. Nampa Meridian Irrigation District reserves the right to reject any or all bids as authorized by law and to award the contract to other than the lowest bidder at its discretion, in the best interests of the Nampa Meridian Irrigation District. 4. BID BOND The bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond payable to the Nampa Meridian Irrigation District in the sum of five (5) percent of the amount of the bid price. These guarantees to Nampa Meridian Irrigation District the successful bidder will deliver a machine in accordance with the specifications. Upon delivery the check or bid bond will be returned to the bidder. 5. WARRANTY

4 Please provide District with warranty information on trailer. 6. BIDDER SERVICE FACILITIES The bidder shall satisfy the purchasing official that they maintain a store or branch within 80 miles of the working location of the machine, staffed with qualified servicemen, and with provisions for storing a representative supply of parts for the entire machine offered and with provisions for securing parts from the manufacturer within a reasonable length of time. Guarantees of this nature will be considered. 7. TRADE-IN The District has a 1981 Trailking Model Trailer - Serial# for trade-in. Please contact Greg Curtis at to view trailer. 8. DELIVERY Machine to be delivered within 30 days from the date of award. 9. EXCEPTIONS TO BID SPECIFICATIONS On a separate page, please list any variations from, or exceptions to, the conditions and specifications of this bid. This sheet shall be labeled Exception(s) to Bid Conditions and Specifications, and shall be attached to the bid.

5 BID PROPOSAL 1. Selling Price $ 2. Less Trade-In Trailking Trailer - Serial# $ * 3. Net Bid (#1 Minus #2 = Net Bid) $ Name of Manufacturer Expected Delivery Date FOB Nampa, Idaho Model of Machine Bid Company Representing Manufacturer Telephone Number Signature of Representative Date

6 New Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck Trailer YES NO CAPCITIY: Trailer to have 110,000 lbs. loaded capacity with 110,000 lbs. concentrated in any 12 at 60 mph. CONSTRUCTION All main frame components are to be minimum of 80,000 and 100,000 psi yield strength material. Inner main beam flange material - 3/4" x 9" 100,000 psi yield steel. Outer main beam flange material - 1/2" x 5" 100,000 psi yield steel. Web material - minimum 1/4" 80,000 psi yield. Double drop deck design - 24" loaded deck height, deck length is to be 24 Frame is to be reinforced for single booster axle or flip axle. Hardwood decking is to be Apitong 2" nominal. All steel either 80,000 or 100,000 psi tensile strength of 100,000 or 120,000 psi (14) D-rings, heavy duty drop forged bent style ion deck, (2) straight style on wheel area flanges near rear of trailer. Four beam I-beam main frame construction main beams are to be 16" deep. Full width crossmembers on maximum 24" centers and to be constructed of 10" x 7.5" I-beam, minimum of 65,000 psi yield, section modulus I/C = " tall stub crossmember to be provided in outer bays to give effective crossmember spacing of 12" Trailer is to have 12" removable swing-out outriggers with pullout front extension. Hardwood planks are to be provided.

7 6' long Knuckle trough at rear of deck shall be covered with 1/4" steel YES NO Full depth boom trough in wheel area shall be covered with 10 ga. steel Shall have folding front loading ramps Shall have flag holders near front of main deck and rear of trailer Brackets shall provided for Oversize Load signs GOOSENECK Shall be a self-lifting detachable gooseneck (no ground bearing pads will be accepted). Must have the ability to lift above or below transport level. Must have a kingpin guidance to design to facilitate connection. Must also have an air-activated lock pin that is self-locking as trailer and gooseneck come together (no manual pins are accepted). Hydraulic gooseneck support is to be included in order to hydraulically support disconnected gooseneck. Can raise or lower gooseneck in order to reconnect. Must be able to reconnect at a minimum of 4" below ground level Gooseneck shall be a scraper-type design. Gooseneck shall be arched to allow increased clearance for truck fenders.

8 King pin height to be adjustable with 5 positions Gooseneck length is to be 12'-11" with a swing clearance of 110". Loaded 5th wheel height is 50". Must have a minimum of 7" from center of frame connection pins to ground level to allow for clearance when reconnecting the gooseneck. Positive locking system is required. As transport locks are activated, the air operated lock pin is locked into position in order to prevent lock pin from releasing. YES NO SUSPENSION/AXLES Tri-axle type with three (3) 25,000 lb. axles x 22.5 disc wheels with outboard 10 hole pilot mount hubs. 16-1/2" x 7" air brakes with S-cam brake shoe activators. Air ride suspension 255/70R x PR (H) radial tires. Minimum tire load rating of 5,070 lbs. each 65 mph at 115 psi. Single piece oil bath hub seals, Pro-Tork style axle nuts, and tapered roller bearings to be provided Axle spacing between first and between second and third

9 shall be 60". Third axle shall be air lift. Air ride shall include raising and lowering controls and an adjustable ride height control. Liquid filled suspension air pressure gauge shall be provided and Air-Weigh digital scale system. LIGHTING Lighting system per ICC/DOT specifications. Lights shall be LED style and 50 state legal All wiring runs through rubber grommets in crossmembers. Sealed lighting system with rubber mounted lenses. (3) Tail lights shall be provided per side, with the center Amber strobe light with switch. Brackets, air and electrical connections shall be provided for flip or booster axle Remote flasher with battery back-up. YES NO POWER SYSTEM Self contained power supply with dual hydraulics to allow hydraulic operation from truck PTO or trailer power supply. DIMENSIONS Maximum overall length - 51'-11 1/2" (with 3 axles).

10 Deck length 24 Gooseneck - 12'-11" with 110" swing clearance and 16" kingpin setting. Deck width - 102" Road clearance - 8" minimum (loaded). 5th Wheel height - 50" (loaded)(adjustable). 24" Deck height (loaded). Maximum rear deck 40-1/4". Bolster between each axle capable of supporting rated load. Half front wheel bolster. Weight of standard trailer is to be 22,400lbs. +/- 3%. PAINT Trailer is to have all mill scale and weld slag removed, then washed with a metal etching solution and completely blow dried. The trailer will be primed with a urethane primer and finish coated with polyurethane paint electroststically applied.