Specifications include, but are not limited to: This invitation to bid (ITB) is intended to result in the purchase of Dedicated Tractors; Reliability of equipment is of paramount importance to the State. It is the policy of SEF to require minimum levels of reliability from owned or leased equipment for it to be considered acceptable. Equipment offered for this bid must be capable of meeting the acceptable reliability standard stated below. Acceptable Reliability: The State will monitor equipment reliability. Acceptable reliability for this contract is achieved when a machine achieves or maintains a Reliability Ratio (RR) equal to or exceeding the following: .90 (90 percent) PR during any consecutive 12-months (365 days) during the warranty period. .75 (75 percent) PR per operational month (recognizing operational as subject to weather and being defined by calendar days) during the consecutive 12-month period. PR below the state percentages do not meet minimum reliability requirements for state owned equipment. Machine Failure and Downtime: Machine Failure is any and all loss of capability to perform fully, as specified, which is not attributed to Conditioned Failure. Machine Failure resulting in the unit being out of service is defined as Downtime. The unit provided is required to meet all current federal and state regulations such as, but not limited to, EPA emissions, FMVSS, and CFR. Certain ISO, SAE, and other consensus standards may be referenced in this specification. Unless otherwise specified, the latest version of each standard is to be understood. Such standards apply to this specification whether or not they are required by statutes or administrative law. Component Selection: The components selected shall be rated for the maximum loading they would be subjected to in severe service. The torque rating of a driven component shall exceed the input torque. The parts and structure of the unit shall be sized and designed to safely withstand the maximum load imposed, without failure or induction of deterioration. All units shall be constructed from current production components. Standard Components: All components and accessories advertised in the manufacturer’s current model year brochure and specifications as standard, unless superseded by these specifications, shall be provided with the unit. Necessary Components: Contractors shall provide any components, hardware, or part necessary for proper assembly, installation, and operation even though that item(s) is not specifically described in the bid specifications. This includes all fittings, couplers, brackets, adapters, etc. Bidders shall include the cost of such components, hardware, and parts in the bid price.
