Specifications include, but are not limited to: This contract shall provide a qualified contractor to provide all transportation, material, labor, tools, and equipment necessary to repair or replace damaged hydraulic hoses, fittings, and associated hardware on various City fleet equipment including refuse trucks, articulated loaders, backhoes, graders and other heavy-duty type equipment. 1. All work will be performed in accordance with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and procedures set forth by the chassis and body manufacturer. 2. All hoses, fittings, wraps, and any additional parts used will be new and meet or exceed OEM specifications and standards for the intended working pressure(s), burst pressure(s), type and numbers of braid, length, flex/bend radius, fitting size, angles and configuration, internal dimensions and number and location of mounting clamps to the part(s) replaced. Mounting clamps should firmly hold the hose or tubing in place without causing damage to the hose or interfering with or damaging surrounding items. 3. All OEM hose clamps, ties, and hydraulic hose mounts are required to be reinstalled to ensure hose routing is secure and routed as originally installed by the equipment manufacturer to prevent premature failure. All hydraulic hose replacements must include the replacement of new o-ring(s) installed in o-ring type fittings. All replacement o-rings are required to be of proper design and material types as specified by the hose and fitting manufacturer.
