HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - November 17, 1982 (42)SPECS APPROVED FOR
TURF MOWER COUNCIL APPROVED THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR ONE TURF MOWER AND
AunjoRizED THE PURCHASING AGE r TU ADVERTISE FUR BIDS
TfiMMN .
JLECOMIENDED ACTION:- That the City Council approve the specifications for
one (1) turf mower and authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids to be
received December 1, 1982.
INFORMATION: This purchase was approved by the City Council in the City's -
1982 -83 Budget..
Amount budgeted - 513,000.00
NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND SUPPLIERS
OF TURF MOWERS
It
-The City of Lodi invites sealed proposals for furnishing one (1)
'Turf 'Mover conforming to specifications on file in the office of
the Purchasing Agent, City Hall, Lodi, CA Where copies of said
specifications may be inspected or obtained
Sealed proposals shall be delivered to the purchasing Agent at City Hall
221 hest Pine Street, Lodi on or before
11:00 A.M., WEDNESDAY, DECUIBER 1t-1982
and will be opened on the above day and hour in -the City Hall Council
Chambers, City Hall, Lodi, California.
The City of Lodi reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or
to accept other than the lowest bid.
Reference is hereby made to said specifications for further details
which specifications and this notice shall be considered part of
any contract made pursuant thereto.
CITY OF LODI
James W. Pruss
Purchasing Agent
•t.
To the Purchasing Agent
City Hall
221 West Pine Street
Lodi, CA 95240
The undersigned declares that he has carefully examined
the specifications for the turf Trower equipped with a
72" mower deck and submits the following bid.
One (1) Turf Mower equipped with a
?Z'* rotary mower- deck
Manufacturer-
Model/Type
6% Sales Tax
TOTAL PRICE
Deliver time weeks.
---------------------------------------------------- --
NAME OF BIDDER DATE
AUTHORIZED
SIGNATURE: TITLE,,,
ADDRESS OF BIDDER
PHONE: ( )
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
CITY OF LODI
TURF MOWER SPECIFICATIONS
The City of Lodi will receive sealed proposals for the
furnishing of one (l).new_model rotary type turf mower
conforming to the following specifications;
GENERAL
The mower shall be a heavy duty riding -type commercial
machine equipped with a 72 inch rotary mower deck. The
mower shall conform to any and all state and federal
safety regulations for a machine of this size and type.
In addition, the mower shall be capable of mowing effectively
and with full directional stability on a twenty-two (22)
.degree slope. Shall be equipped with R.O.P.S.
ENGINE
The engine shall be gasoline powered, water cooled, and of
not less than 24 horse power. Heavy duty air and oil
filters shall be provided. In addition, the engine shall
have a 12 volt electric start system and a 12 volt
generating system. A minimum 50 amp -hour capacity battery
shall be provided.
FUEL CAPACITY
Minimum 8 1/2 gallons.
-1-
J
DRIVE SYSTEM
The drive system shall be hydraulic. The system will be
provided with a suitable hydraulic heat exchanger.
TURNING RADIUS
The mower shall incorporate 0" turning radius.
BRAKES
Positive braking either by conventional means or through
the hydraulic system must be provided. In addition$ a
suitable parking brake shall be installed.
SEAT
Adjustable suspension, contoured padded backrest, and
cushion.
- INSTRUMENTS.
Any and all instruments necessary to the proper operation.
and maintenance of the machine shall be installed.
TIRE SIZE
The drive wheels shall be mounted with 23.00 X 10:50 X 12
or wider size tires.
GROUND SPEED
Minimum 0-9 MPH forward. Minimum 0-4 MPH reverse.
MOWER ATTACHMENT
The mower deck shall be of heavy duty construction using
at least 11 gauge steel. Minimum weight of mower attach-
ment to be 400 lbs. The deck shall be raised by a
hydraulic system. Minimum width of cut shall be 70 1/2 inches.
-2-
•
ti
All proposals shall be sealed and plainly marked,
"Bid on Rotary Turf Mower" and must be received at
ti
Lodi City Hall, not later than 11:00 a.m.WE
nrSnAY, DECEMBER i, 1982
At that time they will be publicly opened.and declared.
City Council will make the award as soon thereafter as
is practicable.
The City of Lodi reserves the right to accept or reject any
or all bids: The price to the City shall be the net selling
price, F.O.13. Lodi, less the Federal Excise Tax, plus
California State Sales Tax.
The City will furnish a Federal Excise Exemption Certificate.
BY:
JAMES W. PRUSS
PURCHASING AGENT
-3-