2023/2024 TANDEM TRUCK, CAB/CHASSIS, DUMP BODY & PLOW

_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ ____________ Municipality of Colchester 1 Church Street www.colchester.ca Truro, NS, B2N 3Z5 PUBLIC WORKS (902) 897-3175 TENDER SPECIFICATIONS 2023/2024 TANDEM TRUCK, CAB/CHASSIS, DUMP BODY & PLOW Tenders will be received by email to Crystal Deuville at cdeuville@colchester.ca until 12:00 pm (local time), Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Submissions must be received prior to the date and time indicated for Tender Closing. It is the responsibility of the tenderer to confirm receipt of their tender by the Municipality. The County is considering the purchase of one (1) tandem truck. The Owner reserves the right to reject all tenders or any tender; not necessarily accept the lowest tender; waive any irregularities,

formalities, informalities, or technicalities; and to accept or reject any offer whatsoever as considered by the owner to be in its best interest. September 15, 2023 http://www.colchester.ca/ mailto:cdeuville@colchester.ca _______________________________________________________ ____________ Municipality of Colchester 1 Church Street www.colchester.ca Truro, NS, B2N 3Z5 PUBLIC WORKS (902) 897-3175 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS: 1. The attached Tender Form must be used for tabulation purposes. Specification sheets as provided herein form part of the tender and must not be removed. Please check the appropriate box under the “comply” section and include additional details under the “specify” section where applicable. 2. All bid submissions must be accompanied by manufacturer’s literature describing, in detail, the vehicles bid upon. Bidder must provide further details regarding vehicle size, equipment, accessories, and capabilities, as necessary to illustrate adherence to the tender. Where conflicting information exists between the manufacturer’s literature and manufacturer- supplied vehicle specifications, and the specification sheets in the tender form, the specification sheets in the tender form will govern. 3. Bid submissions must include freight, duty, and any other charges which are applicable at time of tender award. All taxes levied on tires and disposal thereof must be included in the net unit price. 4. The Municipality reserves the right to inspect any vehicle supplied as a result of this tender, either during or after manufacture and delivery. Vehicle inspection will occur within 48 hours of vehicle delivery and prior to vehicle registration and transfer of ownership to the Municipality. Any failure to meet tender specifications or any vehicle defects discovered during this inspection shall be rectified by the supplier of the vehicle prior to payment. 5. The Municipality reserves the right to reject all tenders or any tender; not necessarily accept the lowest tender; waive any irregularities, formalities, informalities, or technicalities; and to accept or reject any offer whatsoever as considered by the owner to be in its best interest. 6. Tenders must be received by the Public Works Office of the Municipality of Colchester, via email to Crystal Deuville at cdeuville@colchester.ca, no later than 12:00 pm (local time), Wednesday, September 27, 2023. 7. Paper copies of bid submissions are not required. 8. Tenders will be opened privately. GENERAL DETAILS: 1. The specifications below describe a new tandem truck with conventional cab/chassis capable of year-round operations. Payload may consist of dirt, sand, gravel, rock, snow, salt, liquids, or other commodities commonly transported during public works operations. The truck would also be required to carry a reversible 12ft snowplow plus 10ft wing during winter operations and a 15 ft side and rear tilt dump body for year-round operations. ‘ 2. All pricing information shall be included on the attached tender form. 3. The Supplier is to state a time of delivery of the vehicle in number of Calendar Days from receipt of Purchase Order. http://www.colchester.ca/ _______________________________________________________ ____________ Municipality of Colchester 1 Church Street www.colchester.ca Truro, NS, B2N 3Z5 PUBLIC WORKS (902) 897-3175 4. While evaluating the vehicle, due consideration shall be given to: a. Experience of manufacturer b. Experience and track record of manufacturer’s agent c. Delivery schedule 5. Where the delivery schedule from the lowest bidder exceeds 6 months, the County reserves the right to award the tender to the next lowest bidder, provided the next lowest bidder can supply the vehicle within 6 months. 6. The tender must be accompanied by a letter from the manufacturer confirming the delivery schedule. 7. In submitting a tender, the tenderer confirms that the proposed vehicle meets the specifications outlined herein. Any deviation from specifications must be approved by the County prior to tender close. 8. The vehicle shall be serviced prior to delivery to the Municipality’s Public Works Garage at 56 Truro Heights Road, Lower Truro. The servicing shall include (where applicable) the following: a. Proper adjustment of braking, steering and electrical system, engine tune-up and lights alignment. b. Filling and charging of batteries, fuel tank, oil, and fluid reservoirs. c. Correct inflation of all tires. d. Complete lubrication of chassis, engine, accessories, and all running gear with high quality lubricant of proper grade suitable for ambient temperature. e. All other servicing to ensure complete roadworthiness of vehicle. 9. The successful tenderer is responsible for obtaining Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle safety inspection certificates for the truck, as well as vehicle registration. 10. The successful tenderer must also provide at least one operator’s manual delivered with the vehicle. 11. The tenderer shall make a written request for any deviations from these specifications. Such requests must be received at least two (2) working days prior to the tender closing. 12. The Municipality reserves the right to purchase none, one or all the optional accessories on the machine at the time of placing the order. 13. The tenderer shall submit a description of all standard warranties on various components that are available and included in the price at the time of purchase of the vehicle. 14. The tenderer shall submit the cost and description of optional warranties that are available, for example, extended warranty. The cost of such warranties should be identified as a separate optional item on the Tender Form. http://www.colchester.ca/ _______________________________________________________ ____________ Municipality of Colchester 1 Church Street www.colchester.ca Truro, NS, B2N 3Z5 PUBLIC WORKS (902) 897-3175 SPECIFICATIONS (MINIMUM): COMPLY SPECIFY GENERAL: Make (specify) Yes No Model (specify) Yes No Year (specify) – must be 2023 or 2024 Yes No Minimum GVW, 66,000lbs (specify) Yes No ENGINE: Diesel, min. 350HP with engine brakes (specify) Yes No TRANSMISSION: Allison 3000, 6 speed, automatic transmission with provision for power take-off (PTO) Yes No HYDRAULICS: Dry valve hydraulic pump installed at the front and connected to the crank case Yes No 6 Section hydraulic valve Yes No Inline return filtering system Yes No 80 to 90 L hydraulic tank with cleanout to be hooked up and mounted to frame Yes No CHASSIS: Single, set back front axle load minimum 20,000 lbs (specify) Yes No Tandem, rear axle load minimum 40,000 lbs (specify) Yes No Tapered leaf spring front suspension with shock absorbers capable of 20,000 to 22,000 lbs Yes No Air ride rear suspension capable of min. 40,000lbs (specify) Yes No Rear axle ratio 6.14 with traction control (differential lock-up) Yes No Cab to axle measurement approx. 135” Yes No Reinforced “C” channel frame with 70” (1,778mm) overhang Yes No Approx. wheel base 200” to 210” Yes No Front frame extension for easy mount/dismount of snowplow Yes No Vehicle interface wiring with third party builder at the back of the cab Yes No Factory installed receptacles mounted at the end of the frame Yes No http://www.colchester.ca/ _______________________________________________________ ____________ Municipality of Colchester 1 Church Street www.colchester.ca Truro, NS, B2N 3Z5 PUBLIC WORKS (902) 897-3175 COMPLY SPECIFY Factory installed wiring harness and auxiliary switches for plow harness plug-in Yes No Wiring harness to be run from front to rear with all hookups operational for plugging into trailer Yes No Insert type towing hitch installed at rear of frame with safety D rings installed on back plate Yes No Front bumper – manufacturers standard steel construction with tow hooks, installed Yes No Factory installed tow hooks on the front and frame with D Rings on rear Yes No Front hubs oil-lubed Yes No Rust protection – Ziebart or Owner approved equal to include doors Yes No CAB: Standard Cab Yes No Air cab feathering controls Yes No Spinner lights installed and pointed at spinner Yes No 12-volt electrical system Yes No Heavy duty, min. 150amp alternator Yes No Dual batteries equipped with an in-cab battery shut- off switch; mounted on right hand side of frame or under cab Yes No 60gal fuel tank with fuel filter, water separator and cap Yes No Horizontal tail pipe exhaust Yes No Engine exhaust to confirm to EPA standards with certification Yes No Air brakes with dust shields and air dryer Yes No Parking brake; air operated Yes No Heater/Defroster Yes No Air Conditioning Yes No Engine Block Heater Yes No Left hand & right-hand grab handles Yes No Outside heated, door mounted, power mirrors with two round convex mirrors under heater mirrors Yes No Two flashing LED lights on top of mirrors Yes No Two rear facing LED back up lights Yes No Power windows Yes No http://www.colchester.ca/ _______________________________________________________ ____________ Municipality of Colchester 1 Church Street www.colchester.ca Truro, NS, B2N 3Z5 PUBLIC WORKS (902) 897-3175 COMPLY SPECIFY Manual door locks Yes No Single piece windshield Yes No Intermittent & fully adjustable windshield wipers Yes No Power steering or equal Yes No Driver’s seat, high back with air ride & arm rests Yes No Passenger side, standard two-seater Yes No Halogen headlights Yes No Daytime running lights Yes No Preferred Paint Colour – exterior cab to be “White” and Frame “Black”, or other colour as approved by County prior to tender closing. Yes No Instruments to be included (minimum) – low air pressure light/buzzer, air restrictions indicator, cruise control switches, voltmeter, oil pressure gauge, temperature gauge, fuel gauge, speedometer/odometer, trip odometer, tachometer, self-cancelling turn signals, two power terminals in cab (one connected to key and the other operational at all times). Yes No Safety equipment to be provided (minimum) – seat/lap belts, audible backup alarm, driver side & passenger side air bags, cab mounted fire extinguisher (ABC 2.2kg capacity). Yes No Miscellaneous equipment to be provided (minimum) – floor mats, AM/FM radio with clock, blue tooth compatible, sunshades, dual electric horn, outside temperature gauge. Yes No DUMP BODY: 15ft long, unibody construction with continuous welding throughout. Material holding capacity approx. 10 to 12 cubic yards Yes No Body capable of tilting backwards and sideways to the driver’s side using front mounted and side mounted telescopic hoists with in cab controls. Minimum 30-ton capacity, 3 stage hoist. Yes No Body floor and conveyor chain cover to be made of 3/16” high yield strength steel plate Yes No Side panels–approximately 52” high constructed, constructed of 3’16” steel plate with vertical reinforcement Yes No Tailgate constructed of 3/16” steel plate, vertically and horizontally reinforced, approximately 60” high, hinged, with panel type construction Yes No http://www.colchester.ca/ _______________________________________________________ ____________ Municipality of Colchester 1 Church Street www.colchester.ca Truro, NS, B2N 3Z5 PUBLIC WORKS (902) 897-3175 COMPLY SPECIFY Tailgate to contain one coal chute doors located on tailgate with factory safety latches at rear of body and sides of tailgate capable of latching together Yes No Dump body fold up ladder, driver’s side Yes No Tailgate indicator light switch Yes No Front mounted, 2-arm spring load tarp Yes No Protective cab shield and top plate Yes No Mud flaps, marker lights in side columns, reflectors, and other lights to be included Yes No Working flush mounted, rear facing flashing hazard LED lights Yes No Body to be sand blasted, primed and epoxy painted grey Yes No Telescopic front mounted back tilting hydraulic hoist cylinder with 30T capacity with in-cab controls Yes No Telescopic side/bottom mounted side tilting hoist cylinder of 19T capacity with in-cab controls Yes No High pressure filter system installed on hydraulic system, tank side of frame Yes No TIRES: 11R22.5, 20-ply heavy duty tires to deal with terrain and salt operations. Spare tire and wheel to be full size Yes No Standard steel bud wheels with flanged nuts Yes No SALT SPREADER AND BRINE TANK Salt conveyor chain with cover installed on the driver side of the dump body Yes No Rotating plate under the wheel type located on the driver’s side Yes No Conveyor chain motor and spreader motor and mechanisms to be hydraulically controlled with in-cab controls Yes No Computer for salt disbursement, salt consumption/ usage Yes No Rexroth salt spreading computer system with ground speed control, travel speeds and disbursements Yes No Pre-wet pump and valve system; valve mounted in a stainless-steel enclosure, 600L minimum brine tank incorporated into the cab shield of the body, and pre- wet flush tank kit Yes No http://www.colchester.ca/ _______________________________________________________ ____________ Municipality of Colchester 1 Church Street www.colchester.ca Truro, NS, B2N 3Z5 PUBLIC WORKS (902) 897-3175 SNOW PLOW: 12ft reversible cutting-edge blade with 36” height minimum with curb and mold-board shoes Yes No Trip-edge design with 6 compression springs Yes No Heated LED Plow head lamps, directionals and hydraulic power pack mounted on the plow frame or vehicle hood Yes No Blade to be sand blasted, primed and powder coated Yes No Easy, one person attach/detach operation capable of mounting on a low-profile mounting frame on the front of the truck Yes No WING PLOW: 10’ Wing Plow with tripping edge or plow trip, right/passenger side, hydraulic system quick coupling installed, 22,000lbs Yes No Complete hydraulic wing assembly, installed Yes No Right hand wing moldboard, 10’ Yes No Complete wing arm quick coupling, or complete wing arm quick coupling system (must be capable of extending/retracting for street widths) Yes No Hydraulic System Quick Coupling, installed Yes No Set back front axle load 22,000lbs or greater (specify) Yes No Rear axle load 40,000lbs or greater (specify) Yes No 6 Section hydraulic valves (in addition to original 4) Yes No Factory installed OEM Ground Speed Wire Harness and Aux Yes No Plow Harness Yes No TRADE IN – 2018 FREIGHTLINER WITH DUMP BODY The tenderer shall also provide a trade in value for the existing 2018 Freightliner Cab and Chassis with Dump Body and 11ft TENCO adjustable plow. The value of the truck trade in shall be identified separately in the tender with a separate line item for the 11ft TENCO plow. The truck will be traded in “as is” and can be viewed until September 25, 2023. An appointment for viewing can be made with Blaise Watson, Manager of Operations, Transportation and Wastewater Collection, by phone at (902) 897-7930. The Municipality reserves the right to trade in the 2018 Freightliner for the quoted trade in value or retain the truck and pay the quoted price of the five-ton truck without the trade in value. The Municipality also reserves the right to trade in the 11ft TENCO plow with the truck or retain the plow and pay the quoted truck price. http://www.colchester.ca/ _______________________________________________________ ____________ Municipality of Colchester 1 Church Street www.colchester.ca Truro, NS, B2N 3Z5 PUBLIC WORKS (902) 897-3175 TENDER FORM Price shall be F.O.B. to the Public Works Garage. The undersigned bidder has carefully examined the form of tender and the specifications to furnish and deliver the vehicle listed below and described in the above specifications and will accept in full payment, the following price: 2023/24 TANDEM CAB/CHASSIS WITH DUMP BODY, PLOW, WING AND SALTING SYSTEM VEHICLE YEAR, MAKE & MODEL LIST PRICE (EXCLUDING HST) NET PRICE (EXCLUDING HST) TRADE-IN VALUES TRADE-IN VALUE FOR 2018 FREIGHTLINER WITH DUMP BODY (EXCLUDING PLOW, EXCLUDING HST) TRADE-IN VALUE 2018 TENCO PLOW (EXCLUDING HST) OPTIONAL ITEMS OPTIONAL WARRANTY (EXCLUDING HST) Warranty Details (Duration/Coverage): DELIVERY TIME IN DAYS (after notification of order) ATTACH MANUFACTERER LETTER OF CONFIRMATION SUBMITTED BY: Company Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: ___________________________ Fax Number: ____________________________ Contact Person: _____________________________________________________________________ Email Address: ______________________________________________________________________ http://www.colchester.ca/