Invitation to Tender District of Taylor MOTOR GRADER Sealed tenders clearly marked Motor Grader will be received by the District of Taylor up to 2:00 pm, local time Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at Council Chambers 10007 100 th A Street, Taylor, B.C. The tender is for the supply of a new currently advertised standard production motor grader meeting the attached specifications below. The submission is to contain detailed specifications on the unit along with warranty particulars including arrangements for repairs under warranty. Prices quoted are to be F.O.B. Taylor, B.C. and are to include all applicable taxes. Tender documents may be obtained from the District Office on or after August 27, 2014. Electronic copies are available at www.districtoftaylor.com. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Inquiries may be directed to the undersigned: Gordon Davies A.Sc.T Director of Operations District of Taylor Tel: 250-789-3392 Fax: 250-789-3543
Minimum Specifications Motor Grader Machine shall be new currently advertised standard production motor grader. Base operating weight of unit without attachments, optional equipment or ballast shall not be less than 15,000 kgs including fuel and operator. Productivity measures o Blade pull of not less than 9,800 kgs with no added ballast or attachments. Blade pull is calculated by using this formula. Blade pull = Rear Base Weight x 0.9 (Coefficient of Friction) o Blade down force at the cutting edge not less than 6,600 kgs with no added ballast or attachments. Blade down force is calculated by using this formula: Force = (Front Axle Weight x Wheelbase) Divided by (Wheelbase Blade Base) Engine 6 cylinder turbocharged diesel of not less than 6.5 litres displacement. o Meets EPA Tier 2 Non-road Emission Standards o Minimum base horse power of 140 HP at 2000 RPM o Minimum peak horse power of 190 HP at 2000 RPM o Dual element air cleaner with restriction indicator o Fuel/water separator Transmission o Direct drive power shift o 8 forward speeds minimum o 8 reverse speeds minimum o Minimum top speed forward 28.1 mph (45.2 kph) reverse 28.1 mph (45.2 kph) o Inching capable o Operator controlled differential lock/unlock Brakes o Power assisted on all drive wheels o Oil cooled disc type o Self adjusting o Engine failure backup system o Park brake to lock all drive wheels and disengage transmission 2 P a g e
Articulation o Point to be behind cab Tires o 17.5 R25 inch G2/L2 Snow Michelin Radials o Fenders to cover each wheel Mold Board o Hydraulic tip control o 12 feet in length o 24 inches in height o.87 inch thickness o Replaceable end bits o Cutting edge 8 x 6 x ¾ curved heat treated with 5/8 punching o Blade lift accumulator to protect from vertical impacts Electrical o 100 amp alternator minimum o 2 12v 75 amp HR 1200 CCA maintenance free batteries o Master disconnect switch o Turn signals, stop and tail lights o Hazard lights o Headlights with high and low beams o Work lights front 2, rear 2, blade 2 and corner cab 2 o Back up alarm auto adjusting for ambient noise levels o Amber strobe style beacon cab mounted o Rear mounted strobe flashers 2 Operators Station o Equipped with low profile ROPS/FOPS cab o Side opening windows o Isolation mounted for noise and vibration o Insulated for air conditioning and noise o Access on both sides with anti skid steps and handrails o Seat to be contour fabric style with arm rests and fully adjustable o 3 seat belt o Tiltable control console and steering wheel o Molded floor mat o Interior rear view mirror o Breakaway west coast style exterior mirrors with lower convex mirrors 3 P a g e
o Tinted glass o Sunshade o Indicator or warnings for low voltage, engine oil pressure, coolant temperature, filter restrictions, park brake, differential lock, high beams, turn signals and seatbelt o Gauges for rear steer articulation angle, engine coolant temperature, fuel level and hour meter o Speedometer o Tachometer o AM/FM radio o Power converter from 24 volt to 12 volt 25 amp continuous o Dome lights o Windshield washers and wipers on all front and rear glass o Defroster fans front and rear o Horn o 40,000 BTU heater minimum o 27,000 BTU air conditioner minimum Other Equipment o Must meet British Columbia Safety Standards o Circle drive slip clutch o Tool box o Heavy duty transmission/belly guard o Rear hitch o Auxiliary function valve for front mounted equipment. Piping to the rear and control to be mounted right hand front position on control console. o Auxiliary function valve for rear mounted equipment. Piping to rear and control to be mounted left hand front position on control console. Snow Wing o Mastless snow wing o Personnel access through both side doors required when snow wing in place o 12 long moldboard c/w bolt on cutting edges o Able to cut 36 high parallel bench on bank o Blade down-force capability required o Hydraulic extendable push pole 4 P a g e
Manuals o 2 Operator Manuals o 1 Parts Manual o 1 Service Manual Warranties o Identify all extended plans and costs Identify any and all differences from this minimum specification 5 P a g e