Specifications include, but are not limited to: 2005 Model Minimum Grader, (Volvo 946B, equal or better), AWD with fourteen foot (14’) standard grading blade, hydraulic snow gate, hydraulic snow wing, rear ripper, six radial all season sipped tires (Bridgestone V-Steel Snow Wedge or equivalent), and six tire chains, “Stay Back 50 Feet” signs, rear backup light (flood lamp type), amber strobes rear, tow chain/cable/strap and reflectors/flares. Additionally, equipment shall meet all SOA DMV requirements. At the discretion of the Administrator, a serrated cutting edge blade shall be used and shall be paid at an additional 7% of the bid rate; Winter Aggregate (E-Chips) shall consist of crushed gravel and shall be sound, durable, free of adherent coatings of clay, dirt, dust, or any other objectionable matter and shall have a percentage of wear not-to-exceed 30 after 500 revolutions, as determined by ASTM C-131. Spread-in-place. Specifications: 1/2 inch 100 percent 3/8 inch 90-100 percent #4 30-50 percent #8 0-8 percent #200 0-1 percent Spreading Equipment: 2005 Model minimum 25,000 GVW truck with chassis mounted sander, minimum 5-yard box/spreader maximum 7-yard box/spreader, with soft compound rubber snow tires, chains on all wheels. Additionally, equipment shall meet all State of Alaska, Division of Motor Vehicles requirements.
