CITY OF DIXON, CALIFORNIA CITY ENGINEER / PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, WASTEWATER DIVISION SOLANO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA BID SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) NEW 2016, 5,000 LB. CAPACITY LPG PNEUMATIC TIRE FORKLIFT August 2015 BID OPENING: 3:00 PM, Thursday, September 3, 2015 at City Hall, 600 East A Street, Dixon, California
CITY OF DIXON SOLANO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA S P E C I F I C A T I O N S FOR ONE (1) NEW 2016, 5,000LB. CAPACITY LPG PNEUMATIC TIRE FORKLIFT I. GENERAL These specifications call for the purchase, delivery, and acceptance of one (1) New 2016, 5,000 lb. Capacity LPG Pneumatic Tire Forklift, currently in production and of the latest 2016 model year design. A. The forklift furnished under this specification shall be the manufacturer s current conventional design for the type of forklift specified, complete with all necessary operating accessories customarily furnished, whether stipulated herein or not, with such modifications and attachments as may be necessary to enable the forklift to function reliably and efficiently in sustained operation. B. Additionally the forklift furnished under this specification shall comply with the most current California Air Resources Pollution Control Requirements, and the requirements of the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal-OSHA). II. BIDDING CONDITIONS Where exact compliance to the specifications as contained herein is not offered, bidders shall attach a letter of exceptions to their bids; Letters of exceptions shall refer to specific paragraphs herein and shall fully explain in detail where the 2016, 5,000 lb, Capacity LPG Pneumatic Tire Forklift offered differs from requirements as spelled out herein. Bidders are warned that mere attachment of brochures covering standard equipment when such differs from these specifications shall not be adequate to satisfy the letter of exceptions requirement. Where differences are offered as equal or better, vendor or bidder shall fully guarantee in writing that their 2016, 5,000 lb. Capacity LPG Pneumatic Tire Forklift meets or exceeds values of these specifications and shall fully explain the effects of such differences on the operation of the 2016, 56,000 lb. Capacity LPG Pneumatic Tire Forklift. III. WARRANTY All equipment, components, and materials shall be new and unused (except for necessary testing during and after fabrication of said forklift) and shall carry original manufacturer's terms and conditions of warranty as conveyed to original or first owner, and shall be a minimum of 1-years/2,000-hours full coverage and 2-year/4,000-hour Powertrain coverage All other fabrication work or installation of aftermarket accessories associated with this purchase shall be warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of not less than one full year commencing upon date of acceptance by purchaser. IV. WORKMANSHIP All fabrication, assembly, installation of aftermarket accessories and finish work shall be accomplished by skilled craftsmen using proper tools, materials, and/or hardware to result in a properly assembled, finished and attractive functional forklift if applicable.
V. INSPECTION, INVENTORY, TESTING, TRAINING, AND ACCEPTANCE Upon delivery of the 2016, 5,000 lb. Capacity LPG Pneumatic Tire Forklift to the City of Dixon, Wastewater Treatment Facility located at 6915 Pedrick Road, Dixon, CA 95620, the following actions will be taken: A. Joint inspection of the 2016, 5,000 lb. Capacity LPG Pneumatic Tire Forklift by purchaser and vendor for compliance with these specifications or specifications as modified by purchase agreement or purchase order. B. Acceptance of and payment for the delivered 2016, 5,000 lb. Capacity LPG Pneumatic Tire Forklift shall be based upon results of the above. Specification departures, defects, shortages, and/or malfunctions shall be listed in writing by purchaser. Acceptance and payment shall be affected upon correction of these listed unacceptable features, if any. VI. 2016, 5,000 LB. CAPACITY LPG PNEUMATIC TIRE FORKLIFT COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS (Minimum) 1. 5,000 lb. Capacity LPG Pneumatic Tire Forklift. 2. 4 cylinder LPG engine (clean air, low emission system). Must meet all EPA tier requirements. 3. Single speed power shift automatic transmission. 4. Transmission oil cooler. 5. Transmission return to neutral for start. 6. Pneumatic single drive and steer tires. 7. Power steering. 8. Tilt steering. 9. Hydraulic brakes. 10. 4 Controls, (up-down, tilt, side shifting fork positioner and fork width adjustment). 11. 185 minimum height of forks extended. 12. 42 minimum fork length. 13. 48 minimum high load backrest. 14. Triplex mast. 15. Overhead guard. 16. Amber strobe light mounted below overhead guard. 17. Vinyl comfort seat with lap belt. 18. Back-up alarm. 19. Rear stop, tail and back-up lights. 20. Gauges and indicators, Speedometer, hour meter, engine oil pressure, engine coolant temperature, transmission warning, seat belt reminder warning, brake fluid, parking brake warning, charging system, low LPG fuel indicator at a minimum. 21. (1) Steel LPG tank, horizontal mounted, including tank brackets. 22. Horn. 23. All steps to be anti-slip. 24. Owner s manual. 25. Maintenance manual. 26. All warranty documentations. 27. Maximum delivery time shall be 90 days from the issuance of a purchase order or execution of any contract
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES 1. Duel panoramic rear view mirrors. 2. (2) Forward facing work lights with guards. 3. (2) Rear facing work lights with guards. 4. Drawbar pin. 5. (1) Spare steel LPG tank. 6. Power hook-up VII. TO BE INCLUDED UPON DELIVERY A. One (1) instruction manual (Owner's Manual) B. One (1) maintenance manual C. One (1) packet of warranty documentations VIII. TRAINING The vender shall, upon delivery of the new forklift, train the wastewater treatment facility staff on the proper operation and maintenance of the new forklift. The vendor shall also conduct and/or arrange and cover the cost of an OSHA approved professional training and certification course for, four wastewater treatment facility staff members within two weeks of the delivery of the new forklift. IX. MISCELLANEOUS Each bidder shall submit with his bid a manufacturer's catalog and/or pamphlet of detailed printed specifications pertinent to the vehicle in question. In addition, bidders shall indicate on the proposal form any and all guarantees being offered. Any special, unusual, or additional equipment or accessories being offered should be noted as a part of the bid. X. BASIS OF AWARD The City of Dixon reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or alternate bids as in the best interest of the City may require. Consideration will be given in comparing proposals and awarding the bid, not only to the amount of the proposal, but also, to the kind and quality of the vehicle offered, its suitability for use in the City and service intended, and warranty terms and conditions.
CITY OF DIXON "PROPOSAL" FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) NEW 2016, 5,000 LB. CAPACITY LPG PNEUMATIC TIRE FORKLIFT The undersigned, as bidder, declares that the only persons or parties interested in this proposal as principals are those named herein; firm or corporation; and he/she proposes and agrees if this proposal is accepted, that he/she will contract with the City of Dixon to provide the 2016, 5,000 lb. Capacity LPG Pneumatic Tire Forklift as described and stipulated in the specifications and Notice to Bidders. ITEM: 2016, 5,000 lb. Capacity LPG Pneumatic Tire Forklift as per specifications: Price $ Sales Tax $ Total Price in Figures: $ Total Price in Words: WARRANTIES, ETC. (one year minimum required- specify any other terms/ conditions) DEVIATIONS FROM SPECIFICATIONS: (indicate in detail; add extra sheets if necessary) MAXIMUM TIME FOR DELIVERY: calendar days ADDENDA The undersigned agrees that all addenda received and acknowledged herein shall become a part of and are included in the Proposal. This Proposal includes the following addenda: Addenda No. Acknowledged by: WITNESS OUR HANDS THIS DAY OF, 2015 SIGNATURE OF BIDDER COMPANY: BUSINESS ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NO: