Front End Rubber Tire Loader - WTE

1 FISCAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT PURCHASING DIVISION Kent County Administration Building, 300 Monroe Avenue N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503-2289 Phone: (616) 632-7720 Fax: (616) 632 -7715 Email: purchasing@kentcountymi.gov SOLICITATION Solicitation Type Request for Proposal (RFP) Solicitation Number 4827 Description Front End Rubber Tire Loader Date of Issuance 7/26/2022 Buyer Name Underhill INTRODUCTION The Kent County Purchasing Division is soliciting proposals for one (1) used, demo or new rubber tire loader (loader) for Kent County Department of Public Works for the Waste-To-Energy (WTE) site located at 950 Market Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. The rubber tire loader will be used for scooping and carrying ferrous, movement of wet heavy ash, transport and dumping of ash containers around and throughout the facility. Equipment design and manufacture must conform to all MIOSHA and other applicable governmental

regulations now in effect or announced regulations for which effective dates are established and proposed. The Bid Opportunities solicitation date/time is for informational purpose only. Kent County will begin to evaluate proposals one week after solicitation issuance. After that time, all subsequent proposals will be evaluated at time submitted. The solicitation will be closed once suitable equipment is identified. Respondents may submit multiple proposals for more than one piece of used, demo or new equipment. The Specification is provided as general application guidelines. Kent County reserves the right to request specific design package modifications for new equipment proposals. SPECIFICATION The loader is replacing a Volvo L120 with 4 yd bucket. This request seeks to replace the loader with a similar sized, used, demo, or new machine with not more than 10k hours, and with a warranty. Delivery is desired at soon as possible and no later than December 15, 2022. Desired Requirements: High Lift Boom Auxiliary Hydraulic Remote connection for sweeping attachments 3.5 4 cu yd bucket Minimum 40,000 lb. operating weight Maximum Height 116 4-stroke, 6-cylinder diesel engine minimum 220 horsepower. heavy duty auto-shift with variable speed drive -4 speed fwd. and reverse Hydraulic locking attachment coupler Le ~ KENT Wwe https://www.accesskent.com/RFPWorkbench/LoadPublicTableAction.action 2 Reversable engine cooling fan Desired Options: Lighting - LED lighting preferred -four (4) lights in front located to give vision above and to the side of bucket -two (2) lights in rear -magnetic base flashing yellow beacon light on top of cab Tires - -(4) 23.5 x 25 solid rubber, lugged and cushioned Cab -ROPS, fully enclosed with heating and air conditioning systems -windows shall be safety glass -cab mounted interior and exterior rearview mirrors -Rearview Monitor System with in-cab proximity alarms (camera) Engine: - side shields - engine block heater plug-in - Low oil pressure and high temperature automatic shutdown systems with emergency overrides. - Functional Warning system alarms and/or gauges to monitor the following vehicle functions Rear Engine/Radiator guard Rear towing pin or rigid draw bar Proposals are evaluated on fitness of purpose, warranty, costs, and delivery date. Kent County reserves the right to request additional information or product demonstration it may deem necessary as part of the evaluation process. Kent County reserves the right to negotiate or counteroffer for the equipment and any accessories purchased. Kent County, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to award to the Respondent whose response is deemed most advantageous to Kent County. The Kent County Standard Submission Terms posted on the Bid Opportunities page of the Kent County Purchasing Division website are incorporated by reference into the solicitation. No payments will be made until equipment has been delivered, inspected, and accepted. The delivery date should be included within the proposal. PRE-SUBMISSION ON-SITE INSPECTION A pre-submission conference will not be held for this solicitation. Respondents may request an on-site inspection by appointment only. Kent County does not guarantee on-site inspections will be granted for all requests. Discussions between the Respondent and Kent County staff during the on-site inspection do not override any written specification or correspondence provided in this solicitation. https://www.accesskent.com/RFPWorkbench/LoadPublicTableAction.action 3 Contact for an appointment: Contact Name Paul Smith Contact Phone Number (616) 260-6053 Conversations before or during an on-site meeting is not intended for award considerations. Any Respondent requesting a modification to the written specification should contact the Kent County Purchasing Division as instructed within this request. No person exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms shall attend the in-person inspection. Respondent must notify the above Kent County contact if a person in attendance at the inspection exhibits known COVID- 19 symptoms and/or is confirmed to have COVID-19 in the fourteen (14) days following the inspection. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION Complete submissions must be received in the Kent County Purchasing Division no later than the due date/time specified by the designated clock (local time). Late, faxed, or emailed responses will NOT be considered. Reponses may be submitted electronically by selecting the "Submit Online" icon on the Bid Opportunities page of the Kent County Purchasing Division's website. Respondent must include a complete proposal with warranty and specifications attached as one (1) non-password protected PDF document, unless otherwise designated by Kent County. The time required to upload a submission may vary. Respondent assumes all risks associated with electronic submission (including all possible technical issues) and deems the County and its service provider harmless and without fault regardless of the reason. Successful electronic submissions are confirmed via Respondent's email. Respondent shall view the link in the confirmation email to determine accuracy prior to due date/time. NO BID Please provide feedback if you are electing not to participate in this solicitation. https://kentcounty.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_23HnX1uQN1GSr9H