1 General: The following specifications describe equipment to be used by the Transportation Operations Division, and Flood Control Operations District, of the San Bernardino County Flood Control District, Department of Public Works. The machine will be a new and currently advertised model built by a well-established manufacturer of this type of machinery. This specification is based on one manufacturer’s design. The intent of the department is not to limit or eliminate proposals, but to start with a buildable set of specifications. In the event of major failure during the warranty period, the vendor will furnish or reimburse the District for the transportation of the machinery to the vendor’s place of business for repairs. 2 Warranty: The entire unit(s) and its attachments, as specified, shall be fully warranted from date of acceptance for two years or 2,000 hrs. No exceptions, excluding consumable items such as oil and filters, and normal wear items such as belts, hoses, cutting edges, etc. Manufacturers’ standard warranty shall accompany the vehicle, together with all the information required by the manufacturer on the warranty form. 3 Safety: The successful vendor must certify that they will meet all existing regulations contained in the State of California Construction Safety Orders and/or O.S.H.A. at time of acceptance, for this type of machinery, all applicable South Coast Air Quality Management District Regulation, all California and Federal Vehicle Code, U.S. Forestry, Fire Codes or any other applicable laws or regulations for on- or off-road, and day or night operation. 4 Air Quality: Vehicles must meet Rule 1196 or 1186.1 purchasing requirements. If compliant vehicles are not available, respondents MUST provide written, signed, response with the bid indicating the reasons why requested vehicles are unavailable to meet the requirements of Rule 1196 or 1186.1 Proposal to provide a diesel powered heavy duty vehicle within the Alternative fuel vehicle exemption of Rule 1196 paragraph (d) (3) shall insure is equipped with approved control devices and maintains that approved control devices are manufacturer’s specifications. “Approved control device” is defined in paragraph (c)(2) of the rule as a CARB Certified exhaust control device that reduces particulate matter and possibly other precursor emissions. Must vent all exhaust through device and must use diesel with sulfur content no greater than 15 p.p.m. 5 If equipment does not meet minimum specified, vendor will be required to make necessary correction at their expense. 6 List the locations of available replacement parts and normal time required for delivery of such parts. Vendor shall guarantee replacement parts and make sure that they are available within 48 hours or less. If parts are not available in this time period, vendor shall reimburse the District for the cost of renting a machine until the part arrives. 7 Supply a list of recommended parts to stock and a published price list with bid.
