Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City of Galesburg is requesting the purchase of one spreader rescue tool and one cutter rescue tool. The tools to be offered should be equal to or equivalent to: Hurst S700E2 Cutter Hurst S300E2 Spreader The department has had the opportunity to test various models of both cutters and spreaders. Based on their hands on review, they believe the above specified models (or equivalent) best meet the needs of the department for given situations they would encounter. Detailed specifications are provided below. Vendors submitting bids shall include with their bid the cost of supplying two batteries for each tool (total of four batteries) and a charger for each tool (total of two chargers). If additional incentives are available with the purchase of these two pieces of equipment, such as companion tools such as a windshield cutter, the incentive shall be clearly stated under the incentive line of the bid submission. The City will select one vendor to provide this purchase. Vendors submitting bids shall list the service center, location, and distance from Galesburg, IL of the service center closest to Galesburg, IL in which any warranty work will be performed. This will be considered in addition to the bid pricing when making a selection. DETAILED: Description Yes No Spreader Tool (Equivalent to Hurst SP 300E2) Designed hydraulically activated piston with two equal, opposite light metal allow spreader arms that are symmetrically opened by mechanical joints. Closing the spreader arms is also carried out hydraulically and mechanically by reverse order of the piston. Electro-hydraulic devices do not need to be connected to an external hydraulic source, generation of the required hydraulic pressure takes place within the body of the device. Tool shall be equipped with lights to facilitate work under poor lighting conditions. Lights shall be powered by same power source as tool. Cylinder of the tool shall be made of anti-corrosive light aluminum alloy for its lightweight, strength and long life. The body of the tool shall have a high impact, non-metallic housing. The housing shall have ventilation holes on both sides of the unit for cooling the motor. The spreading force shall be up to 32,600 lbf.
