HomeMy WebLinkAboutGENERAL INSTRUCTIONS CITY OF WATERLOO
LEISURE SERVICES
1101 CAMPBELL AVE
WATERLOO IA 50701
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS, REQUIREMENTS
AND SPECIFICATIONS
Tennant S30 Diesel Sweeper
December 2008
All equipment is expected to be ready for use by the City of Waterloo, Iowa.
CITY OF WATERLOO
LEISURE SERVICES COMMISSION
TENNANT SWEEPER
Waterloo Leisure Services is seeking competitive bids for a TENNANT S30 DIESEL
SWEEPER as described in the enclosed specifications.
RECEIVING OF BIDS
Sealed proposals will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, at
her office in City Hall, Waterloo, Iowa, on Monday December 22°a 2008, until 12:00
Noon for the TENNANT SWEEPER as detailed in the specifications sheet included
in this packet. City Hall is located at 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo,Iowa, 50703.
OPENING OF BIDS
All proposals for the TENNANT SWEEPER will be opened in open Council
meeting to he held in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Waterloo, Iowa, on
Monday December 22", at 5:30 p.m., and the proposals will be referred to the
Waterloo Leisure Services Commission for recommendation of award.
PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Waterloo City Council will conduct a public hearing
on the proposed specifications for the TENNANT SWEEPER at 5:30 p.m. on
Monday December 22nd, 2008. The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers in
Waterloo City Hall. The specifications documents are on file in the City Clerk's
office, 715 Mulberry St. and the Waterloo Leisure Services Commission office, 1101
Campbell Ave., Waterloo, Iowa, for public examination. Any person interested may
file written objection with the City Clerk before the date set for the hearing or
appear and make an objection at the meeting.
When submitting a bid, please note on the lower left hand corner of the envelope:
TENNANT SWEEPER
All bids must meet or exceed the Specifications provided. Bids that do not meet or
exceed the Specifications will be rejected.
All bid prices are recognized by the City and the Bidder to be valid irrevocably for a
minimum of sixty (60) days from the calendar date of the Bid Opening.
Standard procedure dictates that the City of Waterloo will accept the lowest responsive,
responsible bid. However, the Bidder understands that the City reserves the right to
reject any bid that is either considered not to be responsive or not most advantageous to
the City. The City will normally award the purchase contract to the responsible bidder
who meets or exceeds the minimum specifications provided.
The City of Waterloo, Iowa, reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
Upon acceptance of the bid, a purchase order mailed or delivered to the bidder that is
accompanied by a copy of the signed Proposal bearing the City Clerk's signature shall
constitute acceptance of the Bid and, therefore, be a legal binding agreement.
If applicable, the Bidder guarantees that Title conveyed for the goods shall be delivered
free from security interest or other lien or encumbrance.
The Bid Price given shall be the complete price for unit or units meeting specifications
provided. This price shall include all discounts, freight and/or transportation costs
necessary to supply the vehicles in accordance with the Specifications and to the final
destination at 1101 Campbell Avenue, Waterloo, Iowa.
All bids should include all extras or options as detailed on the attached specifications
sheets including special warranty provisions or maintenance provisions. The bidder is
cautioned to review these carefully and complete the bid proposal accordingly.
Specific questions may be addressed to:
JB Bolger, Golf Manager
Waterloo Leisure Services
1101 Campbell Avenue
Waterloo, Iowa 50701
319-291-4370
Monday through Friday 7AM-4:OOPM with any questions.
The bidder must have and maintain inventory of repair parts as well as have experienced
service personnel for this equipment. The bidder shall certify by the act of signing and
submitting his/her bid that all items and service delivered hereunder shall comply with
the Federal Occupation Safety and Health Act of 1960 as amended and applicable.
BID DEADLINE: Bids will be received until 12:00 Noon, local time on Monday
December 22°d, 2008. Bids will be publicly opened Monday December 22nd, 2008 at
the 5:30 p.m. City Council Meeting.
THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS.
Thank you for your time and your bid.
Specifications for Tennant S30 Diesel Sweeper:
The undersigned hereby agrees to furnish the following equipment f.o.b.Waterloo, IA,ready for immediate
use with all the necessary parts and accessories need for its operation as specified below. Dealer must list
any deviation from specifications given.
Tennant S30 Diesel Base Unit Plus:
Code Description
9003863 Strobe light & backup alarm
325390 Vacuum wand
9003849 Soft ride solid tires
9003932 Fire extinguisher
Filters & Replacement Brushes- One (1) of each item:
Code Description
1027380 Polypropylene sweeping disk brush (side brush)
54925 Polypropylene& wire cylindrical sweeping brush (double row)
1042101 Nanofiber canister filter
1021579 Hydraulic filter
1017126 Fuel filter element
369746 Air filter element- primary
398279 Air filter element- safety
55849 Engine oil filter(diesel engine)
One (1) safety/instructional DVD or Video.
One (1) owners/operators manual.
One (1) service/parts manual.
CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA
WATERLOO LEISURE SERVICES COMMISSION
BID FORM
for
Tennant S30 Diesel Sweeper
Bidder is providing bid price as specified with all options included delivery to Leisure
Services 1101 Campbell Ave, Waterloo, Iowa ready for use by the City of Waterloo. If
awarded the contract we agree to deliver the equipment to the Leisure Services
Department on or before March6, 2009. Equipment received before March 6, 2009
will have a warranty start date of March 6, 2009. Failure to deliver equipment on or
before the designated receiving date shall result in a penalty at a daily rate of$50.00 per
working day until delivery is made.
We understand that this quotation will be reviewed by the Leisure Services Golf Manager
and the Waterloo City Council for the purpose of securing the equipment at the most
favorable cost. Life cycle analysis will be used when appropriate. Factors such as
service location and availability, warranty, maintenance records, vendor's past
performance records, and quality of products offered will be considered where
applicable.
BIDDER:
COMPANY NAME
ADDRESS:
CONTACT PERSON
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Tennant S30 Diesel Sweeper
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