Specifications include, but are not limited to: TRUCK MOUNTED UNDER BRIDGE INSPECTION UNIT 61 FOOT UNDER BRIDGE REACH A. General Specifications: 1. Current Model: Units furnished under this specification shall be the latest improved model in current production, as offered to commercial trade, built for the U.S. market, and shall be of quality workmanship and material. Units manufactured for foreign markets will not be accepted. All equipment offered under this specification shall be new. Used, reconditioned, shopworn, demonstrator, prototype or discontinued models are not acceptable. Manufacturers of the units supplied must have been in the business of producing operational units for at least two years and must have recently sold similar units to domestic governmental agencies. The model furnished must have been in production for a minimum of one year, or be the latest version of a previous model. Bidder(s) will be required to submit documentation substantiating the aforementioned requirements. A list of user references may also be required. 2. Literature: Manufacturers literature, verifying adherence of proposed unit to each line item addressed in this specification, shall be submitted with the bid. Professional quality drawings which depict the layout of the chassis will be provided with the bid. If any literature and/or specifications of items conflict with ARDOT specifications, the conflict(s) shall be specifically noted, corrected and submitted with the bid. 3. Any deviations from specifications and requirements herein must be clearly pointed out by bidder. Otherwise it will be considered that the vehicle offered is in strict compliance with these specifications and requirements, and successful bidder will be held responsible therefore. Deviations must be explained in detail on an attached sheet. However, no implication is made by the Arkansas Department of Transportation that deviations will be acceptable. 4. Manuals: The successful bidder shall furnish two (2) operator manuals with each unit delivered and two (2) copies each of the shop repair manual and parts book to each FOB point. The successful bidder may provide shop repair manuals and parts manuals on computer media (CD, DVD, USB Drive, etc.) in lieu of printed manuals. 5. Parts/Training: The successful bidder shall furnish qualified personnel to instruct ARDOT operators and service technicians on operation and maintenance of machine. The successful bidder shall maintain a representative inventory of replacement parts and service facilities for servicing equipment bid on. 6. All parts, accessories and tools necessary for satisfactory operation of unit shall be furnished whether or not they are specifically mentioned in this specification (including standard equipment as regularly furnished by manufacturer as shown on printed literature and specifications – unless specifically excluded by this specification). 7. Demonstration: The Arkansas Department of Transportation reserves the right to require a demonstration, under actual working conditions, of equipment bid under this specification before award is made. The demonstration would be performed (free of any charge) by the bidder or an authorized representative at a mutually acceptable location. If requested, the bidder should be prepared to demonstrate the equipment within thirty (30) days after notification. Failure of the bidder to perform a satisfactory demonstration within the specified time may be grounds for rejection of the bid.
