INVITATION TO BID Sealed quotations will be received for the City Council of The City of Lake Forest in the office of Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works, 800 N. Field Drive, Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045, until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2018 for the furnishing of: Qty. Item 1 2018 Chevrolet/GMC 2500 HD 4WD Crew Cab Work Truck CK25943/TK259431 1 2018 Chevrolet/GMC 1500 4WD Double Cab Work Truck CK15753/TK15753 1 2018 Chevrolet 1500 4WD Crew Cab 5W4 Special Service Truck CK15743 1 2012 or Newer Used Vermeer D9X13III with approximately 0-2,500 operating hours NOTES: *The bid opening will occur at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2018 in the Savannah Conference Room, 800 N. Field Drive, Lake Forest, Illinois. *Trade-in vehicles may be viewed on Wednesday, February 21 st and 28 th, 2018 from 7:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. in the MS Sanitation Garage, 800 N. Field Drive, Lake Forest. *Specifications are available electronically for no charge. Please contact Becky Pocasangre at pocasanb@cityoflakeforest.com or 847-810-3543 to request specifications. Any addendums will be sent the same way the specifications were requested. The City of Lake Forest reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or to accept the proposal, or any item of any proposal, deemed by the City Council to be the most favorable to the interests of the municipality. Separate envelopes should be submitted for each proposal, sealed and plainly marked with the item of the bid. For example 2018 Chevrolet/GMC 2500 HD 4WD Crew Cab Work Truck CK25943/TK259431 and addressed to Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works, 800 N. Field Drive, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045. For Publication: February 15, 2018
2 P a g e THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST BID SPECIFICATIONS FOR ONE (1) CHEVROLET/GMC 1500 4WD DOUBLE CAB WORK TRUCK CK15753/TK15753 Chevrolet/GMC 1500 4WD Double Cab Work Truck CK15753/TK15753 acceptable to The City of Lake Forest must meet the following specifications: CODE DESCRIPTION COMPLY L83 Engine, 5.3L ECOTEC3 V8 with Active Fuel Management, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing MYC Transmission, 6-Speed Automatic, Electronically Controlled C5Z GVWR, 7200 LBS GU4 Rear Axle, 3.08 Ratio 1WT Work Truck Preferred Equipment Group RD6 Wheels, 17 x 8 Painted Steel RC3 Tires, P265/70R17 All-Terrain (STD) V46 Bumper, Front Chrome VJH Bumper, Back Chrome ZY1 Paint, Solid GAZ Summit White AE7 Seats, Front 40/20/40 Split-Bench, 3-Passenger, Driver and Front Passenger Manual Recline H2Q Dark Ash with Jet Black Interior Accents, Vinyl Seat Trim IOB Audio System, Chevrolet Mylink Radio with 7 Diagonal Color Display Touch-Screen, AM/FM Stereo PCX Chrome Bumper Package Z82 Trailering Package FHS E85 Flexfuel Capable of Running on Unleaded or Up To 85% Ethanol w/l83 K05 Engine Block Heater G80 Differential, Heavy-Duty Locking Rear KNP Cooling, Auxiliary External Transmission Oil Cooler K47 Air Cleaner, High-Capacity Battery, Heavy-Duty 720 Cold-Cranking AMPS/80 AMP-HR Maintenance-Free JL1 Trailer Brake Controller, Integrated NZZ Underbody Shield, Transfer Case Protection Z71 Z71 Package, Off-Road CGN Bed Liner, Spray-On, Pickup Box Bed Liner UF2 Led Lighting, Cargo Box CTD Cargo Tie Downs (4), Movable Upper VQK LPO, Molded Splash Guards, Black
3 P a g e DL8 Mirrors, Outside Heated Power-Adjustable VK3 License Plate Kit, Front A91 Remote Locking Tailgate AQQ Remote Keyless Entry, With 2 Transmitters C49 Defogger, Rear-Window Electric E5D LPO, Interior Drivers Assist Handle KI4 Power Outlet, 110-Volt AC 8F2 Ornamentation, Delete 5H1 Key Equipment, Two Additional Keys for Single Key System 8X1 Label, Fasten Safety Belts 4JQ Tires, Spare P265/70R17 All-Terrain Blackwall 00A Spare Wheel, Upgrade 9G3 Suspension Package, Off-Road, For Base Décor Vehicles NAA LPO, Rocker Guard RIA LPO, All-Weather Floor Liners VBJ LPO, Rear Under-Seat Storage, Composite Storage Bin All parts, repair, and service manuals both on paper and in CD-ROM format
4 P a g e TRADE-IN INFORMATION In the event that a trade-in is possible, the trade-in value should be shown separately. The City reserves the right to reject any trade-in offers and evaluate bids without consideration of such trade-in offer. 1. Lake Forest Unit #906 2007 Chevrolet Silverado, 4WD, 1500 extended cab, 6 ½ bed, 5.3L V-6 gas engine, auto trans., approximately 130,000 miles, VIN #: 1GCEK19Z87Z150418 Trade-in value: $
5 P a g e PROPOSAL Manufacturer: Model #: Year: Engine Specifications: Indicate GVWR of Vehicle: TAXES: Prices shall not include any taxes whatsoever. PRICE: Each $ X Quantity = Bid $ MINUS TOTAL TRADE-IN VALUE FOR LF UNIT #906: $ TOTAL NET PRICE QUOTED: $ Estimated Delivery Date: Deviations from Referenced Specifications: Brief Description of Warranty: Address of Service Shop: Is pickup and delivery service available: Yes* No *If yes, is there any charge? No Yes Amount: $
6 P a g e SPECIFICATIONS The above referenced items shall be in accordance with the attached City of Lake Forest Specification. BID: In compliance with the foregoing invitation for bid and subject to all conditions thereof, the undersigned offers and agrees to enter into a Contract in accordance with the prices stated herein, said Contract to be represented by a Purchase Order issued by The City of Lake Forest. DISCOUNTS: Will be allowed for prompt delivery as follows: % cash discount if paid within days from delivery and acceptance of goods. DELIVERY TO DESTINATION: As shown in the referenced Specification shall be completed within days from receipt of Purchase Order. IMPORTANT: As delivery may be a deciding factor in the award of an order, it is important that bidders furnish the information requested above. NOTE: NOTE: Each bid must be signed by the bidder with his usual signature. Bids by partnerships should be signed with the partnership name by one of the members of the partnership or by an authorized representative, followed by the signature and designation of the president, vice president or person authorized to bind it in the matter. The (contractor/engineer) certifies that he/she and his/her principals have not been barred from signing this agreement as a result of a violation of Sections 33E-3 and 33E-4 of the Criminal Code of 1961 (Chapter 38 of the Illinois Revised Statutes). PLEASE PRINT THE INFORMATION BELOW NAME OF COMPANY: ADDRESS: CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE: TELEPHONE NUMBER: BY: TITLE: CAUTION: HAVE YOU PROPERLY SIGNED YOUR BID? THESE SHEETS SHOULD REMAIN INTACT --- DO NOT DETACH!
7 P a g e VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS 1. SHOP SUPERVISOR & TRADE-IN UNITS The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, Dave DeMarco, may be contacted at (847) 613-0266, for questions concerning bid specifications or equipment offered in trade. Trade-in equipment, if any, may be viewed in the Municipal Services Sanitation Garage at 800 N. Field Drive, Lake Forest, on Wednesday, February 21 st and February 28 th, 2018 from 7:00 A.M. 3:00 P.M. 2. TAX EXCEPTIONS The vendor's attention is drawn to the exemption of the City, a government agency, from federal, state, and local taxes on the sale or delivery of equipment directly to the City. Appropriate exemption certificates will be furnished by the City upon request. 3. COMPLIANCE WITH RULES AND REGULATIONS The vehicle and associated equipment furnished, shall comply with all provisions including those of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970, the Federal Motor Vehicle Standards of the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the Illinois Vehicle Code which would be applicable if the City were a private corporation; of Federal and State laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, orders, permits and licenses; and with Fire Underwriter's requirements; except that where the weight and dimension requirements set forth in the specifications exceed such provisions, these specifications shall prevail. The vehicle or piece of equipment shall be capable of passing any applicable State motor vehicle inspection. 4. VENDOR REQUIREMENTS The City reserves the right to reject bids of any vendor who cannot satisfactorily produce evidence that they can promptly furnish all spare parts and ordinary service or repair of the equipment specified herein. 5. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The vehicle or piece of equipment shall be furnished complete and in readiness for use. In the event of an offering of vehicle, auxiliary or accessory of a make or model other than specifically mentioned herein, the vendor shall submit with his bid all brochures, drawings, and technical information required for a complete evaluation of the product offered. All material used for construction of the vehicle or piece of equipment shall be new unless otherwise specified. 6. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS If the vendor discovers any errors or omissions in the specifications, or in the work undertaken and executed by the vendor, he/she shall immediately notify the Shop Supervisor and the Shop Supervisor shall promptly verify the same. If, with the knowledge
8 P a g e of such error or omission and prior to the correction thereof, the vendor proceeds with any work affected thereby, he/she shall do so at his/her own risk, and the completed work shall not be considered as work performed under this agreement unless and until approved and accepted. 7. DELIVERY The vendor shall notify the Shop Supervisor three days in advance informing him when and how he/she intends to deliver the vehicle or piece of equipment. All vehicles or pieces of equipment shall be delivered to 800 N. Field Drive, Lake Forest, IL. All vehicles or pieces of equipment delivered by truck shall be unloaded by the vendor at his/her own expense. The vendor shall assemble all components that may have been disassembled for shipping. 8. OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR DATA Upon delivery of the vehicle or piece of equipment, the vendor shall forward directly to the Shop Supervisor, operating, maintenance and repair manuals and parts lists as specified. The operating and maintenance manuals shall be the latest manufacturer's handbook covering in detail the recommended operating maintenance and service procedures. The repair or shop manual shall include detail drawings, schematic electric and hydraulic or other piping diagrams, and complete parts lists for all components of the unit and associated equipment furnished. If shop drawings are required (elsewhere in these specifications) the vendor shall include a complete set of shop drawings as part of each shop manual. Where components or equipment of several manufacturers have been used in assembling the unit, the manuals shall include operating, maintenance, and repair manuals and parts lists of all manufacturers covering all of the components used. Where the vendor or manufacturer used components manufactured by other manufacturers in building equipment which he/she sells under his/her own trade name, the vendor shall furnish the part numbers and full data of the original manufacturers of all components used, as well as the part numbers assigned to these components as being parts of the product. 9. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES In addition to the manuals specified above, the vehicle or piece of equipment shall be furnished with preventive maintenance instructions. These instructions shall consist of manufacturer's recommendations for periodic lubrication, cleaning, and other preventive maintenance.
9 P a g e 10. MANUFACTURER'S PRODUCTION SHEET The vendor shall furnish one copy of the actual factory production sheet ( line or asbuilt sheet) for each basic vehicle or piece of equipment. The production sheet shall be forwarded to the Shop Supervisor immediately after the basic unit has been delivered to the vendor's shop from the factory. 11. INSTRUCTIONS TO OPERATE VEHICLE / PIECE OF EQUIPMENT The vendor shall suitably and adequately instruct a sufficient number of City employees in the operation and maintenance of the vehicle or piece of equipment furnished. NOTE: Final payment for the vehicle or piece of equipment under these specifications will not be made until the requirements of sections 10 and 11 have been satisfied. 12. INSPECTION AND PERFORMANCE TESTS Inspection of workmanship, materials, designs, and performance of the vehicle or piece of equipment can be made at the vendor's factory at the sole discretion of The City of Lake Forest. The City will pay all expenses of its inspectors. However, the entire unit specified shall be subject to final inspection and acceptance by the Shop Supervisor upon delivery. The completed unit will be required to undergo a performance test before acceptance. Any defect or failure to comply with any requirements of these specifications shall be immediately remedied by the vendor at his/her own expense. 13. MARKING OF CONTROLS All operating controls, light switches, and controls for auxiliary equipment that may be installed in the cab or at any other location on the unit shall be clearly marked. 14. CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN The manufacturer s certificate of origin shall accompany the vehicle or piece of equipment upon delivery. 15. FACTORY AUTHORIZED TRAINING Authorized factory training must be made available to the City at no or reasonable cost over the useful life of the vehicle or piece of equipment. 16. QUESTIONS? Questions regarding the above information may be directed to Dave DeMarco, Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, at (847) 613-0266 or Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works, (847) 810-3540.