ACCEPTABLE MODELS A. All equipment offered shall be new and unused, and of a proven design. B. Equipment must not be a prototype. C. All models offered shall have been in regular production for a minimum of fifteen (15) years. D. Equipment offered shall utilize parts and components (paddle wheel motors, gearboxes, conveyor motors, hydraulic valves, hydraulic cylinders, conveyor belting, bearings, etc.) that are interchangeable with existing Aquarius Systems harvesters and/or transporters. E. To demonstrate compatibility, Bidder must supply a complete manual with parts catalog for equipment being offered. MANUFACTURING F. All equipment shall be designed and constructed to the best industry standards. G. All components requiring fabrication shall be manufactured entirely at the bidder’s proprietary facility, including the barges, superstructures, conveyor frames and sidewalls, operator and engine platforms, paddle wheels and guards, etc. (typical purchased finished parts such as the engine, hydraulic motors and conveyor mesh are exempt from this requirement). INSPECTIONS H. The County reserves the right to visit the successful bidder’s manufacturing facility at any time prior to and during production of the equipment offered for the purpose of inspection. I. The County shall be permitted full access to all parts of the facility when and where the equipment is being manufactured.
