Call for bids for three (3) truck-mounted hopper (sander) spreaders BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF: RESOLUTION NO. 19-316
APPROVING A CALL FOR BIDS FOR THREE (3)
TRUCK-MOUNTED HOPPER (SANDER) SPREADERS
FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS ROAD MAINTENANCE
DIVISION
WHEREAS, the Lewis County Public Works Fleet Division has determined a need for
three (3) truck-mounted hopper (sander) spreaders for the Public Works Road Division;
and
WHEREAS, the truck-mounted snowplows will be purchased with available FEMA funds,
and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners wish to issue a call for bids for three
(3) truck-mounted hopper (sander) spreaders.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Department of Public Works is instructed
to prepare a call for bids and contract specifications for three (3) truck-mounted hopper
(sander) spreaders.
Bids for this proposal shall be submitted to the Clerk of the BOCC (351 N W North
Street, Room 210, CMS-01, Chehalis, Washington 98532) by or before 11:00 a.m. on
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 and will be opened on or after 11:00 a m on November
26, 2019, subject to official proposal addenda that establishes an alternate bid due date
or opening time.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 4th day of November, 2019
APPROVED AS TO FORM. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Kevin McDowell Robert C. Jackson
By. Kevin McDowell, Robert C. Jackson, Chair
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney o DoF;''',s%ti•
ATTEST. :o NCE c Gary Stamper
„S '005 z;; :Gary Stamper, Vice Chair
•.may iYCOM�� G •
Rieva Lester Edna J . Fund
Rieva Lester, Edna J. Fund, Commissioner
Clerk of the Lewis County Board of
County Commissioners
CALL FOR BIDS
THREE (3)TRUCK-MOUNTED HOPPER (SANDER) SPREADERS
TO.
LEWIS COUNTY HISTORIC COURTHOUSE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE
351 NW NORTH STREET
CHEHALIS, WASHINGTON 98532
BID OPENING:
WHERE. Lewis County Historic Courthouse
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room
351 NW North Street
Chehalis, Washington 98532
DATE. November 26, 2019
TIME. On or after 11.00 AM
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BID PACKET CONTENTS
1. CALL FOR BIDS
2. ADVERTISING PLAN
3. BID FORM
4. BID DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
5. GENERAL CONDITIONS
6. SPECIFICATIONS
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CALL FOR BIDS
CALL FOR BIDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Lewis County,Washington will
open sealed bids and publicly read them aloud on or after 1100 a m on November 26, 2019, at the Lewis County
Historic Courthouse — 2"d floor, Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis,
Washington,for furnishing three(3)Truck-mounted Hopper(sander)spreaders
SEALED BIDS MUST BE DELIVERED BY 11:00 A.M.
(Lewis County official time is displayed on Axxess Intertel phones in the office of Board of County Commissioners.)
Sealed bids must be delivered to the Lewis County Commissioner's Office (Lewis County Historic
Courthouse, 2"d Floor, 351 NW North Street,Chehalis,WA 98532) by 11 00 a m on the date specified for opening and
in an envelope clearly marked "SEALED BID FOR THREE (3)TRUCK-MOUNTED HOPPER(SANDER) SPREADERS" -TO
BE OPENED NOVEMBER 26,2019 ON OR AFTER 11:00 AM.
Specifications and bid forms may be obtained from Lewis County Department of Public Works
Fleet Division located at 476 W. Main St, Chehalis, WA 98532,telephone 360-740-1194 or from Lewis County's
website at www lewiscountywa gov
The Lewis County Public Works Department in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U S C 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of
Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in Federally assisted programs of the
Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively
ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as
defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not
be discriminated against on the grounds of race,color, or national origin,or sex in consideration for an award.
The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive all informalities in
the bidding
DATED this 4th day of NOVEMBER 2019
••••••
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Clerk of the Board of County Commissionem psi�s!0`wj O �r�•
Lewis County,Washington • SIN—E
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ADVERTISING PLAN
ADVERTISING PLAN
The Call for Bids will be advertised in the following publications:
• The Chronicle - Tuesday, November 5 & 12, 2019
Bid information will also be available on the Lewis County website at www.Lewiscountywa.gov
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BID FORM
LEWIS COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
FLEET SERVICES DIVISION
476 W. MAIN ST.
CHEHALIS, WA 98532
The Board of Lewis County Commissioners will open sealed bids and publicly read them aloud at the Lewis
County Historic Courthouse-2nd floor, Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room, 351 NW North Street,
Chehalis, Washington, on•
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2019 ON OR AFTER 11:00 A.M.
For the following specified items-
THREE (3)TRUCK-MOUNTED HOPPER (SANDER) SPREADERS
Sealed bids must be delivered to the Lewis County Historic Courthouse — 2nd Floor, Board of County
Commissioner's Office, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, Washington, 98532, by 11.00 A.M. on the above-
specified date in a sealed envelope clearly marked.
SEALED BIDS FOR: THREE (3)TRUCK-MOUNTED HOPPER(SANDER) SPREADERS
TO BE OPENED: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2019 ON OR AFTER 11:00 A.M.
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BID FORM
SEE ATTACHED CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
1 THREE (3)TRUCK-MOUNTED HOPPER (SANDER) SPREADERS $
2 WASHINGTON STATE SALES TAX + $
3 PURCHASER PAYS THIS AMOUNT = $
Guaranteed delivery shall be within ninety(90) days after award of bid.
Bidder Authorized Signature Date
Firm Address Title of Person Signing
City,State Zip Telephone Number
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BID DOCUMENT
CHECK LIST
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The following items must be returned in the completed bid package:
1. BID FORM (Pg. 9)
2. TERMS, CONDITIONS, & SPEC Acknowledgement (Pg. 15)
3. LIST OF REFERENCES
(Complete name, address and phone number of three customers who
have purchased similar equipment within the last two (2) years.
4. SPECIFICATIONS SHEET (Complete Check-List on Pg. 17)
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
GENERAL CONDITIONS
BID CONSIDERATION:
The Board of Lewis County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids,waive informalities,and to
contract as the best interest of the County may appear. This bid will be compared to bids received on the Washington
State Contract Commissioners reserve the right to award to the most advantageous bid to the County
DOCUMENT FORM:
The bidder shall completely fill in the information required in all the blank spaces provided and shall return all forms
and other documentation requested when submitting bid forms Information may be obtained from the Department
of Public Works, Maintenance&Operations Division,476 W. Main St, Chehalis,WA 98532,telephone 360-740-1194
or Lewis County's website at www.lewiscountywa.gov.
PROPOSAL SHEET:
Vendors not meeting specifications must list all exceptions and note by placing an "X" beside the respective number
associated with the particular specification Any exceptions are subject to inspection, testing, and approval prior to
acceptance by Lewis County.
Truck-mounted hopper(sander)spreaders shall be new and shall:
1 Conform to or exceed the minimum specifications listed
3. Comply with the current Federal Equipment Safety Standards
4. Shall meet the manufacturer's standard specifications and shall be further equipped as stated in these
specifications whether considered standard or not
PAYMENT:
Payment will be made by Lewis County on or about 30 days following date of delivery, providing billing invoice is in the
office of the Lewis County Fiscal Department,2025 NE Kresky Ave,Chehalis,WA 98532 prior to the 10th of the month
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PRE-DELIVERY:
All items shall receive dealer factory pre-delivery service before being delivered. Transportation damage shall be
repaired by dealer prior to delivery All equipment will be in turnkey condition and subject to inspection prior to
acceptance.
DELIVERY OF EQUIPMENT PURCHASES:
Packing and transportation expenses are the responsibility of the bidder, IF, bidder/vendor location is more than 75
miles from the address listed below. All prices quoted must be F 0 B Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed,
delivered and unloaded at the delivery address below
Lewis County Motor Pool
476 W. Main St.
Chehalis, WA 98532
LITERATURE:
Descriptive brochure with reasonably detailed specifications for the unit offered must be enclosed with the bid
documents.
COOPERATIVE PURCHASES:
Lewis County has entered into Interlocal Purchase Agreements with other governmental agencies pursuant to RCW
39 34. Successful bidder,if agrees,can sell additional items at the bid price,terms and conditions to other governmental
agencies. Lewis County accepts no responsibility for the payment of the purchase price by other governmental
agencies.
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PROPOSAL:
The undersigned hereby certifies that he/she has read and thoroughly understands and agrees to the terms,
conditions, and specifications of this document for furnishing the item(s) listed to Lewis County and hereby
submits the proposal on page 9
Firm Name(Type or Print) Authorized Signature Date
Title of Person Signing Telephone Number
Address City,State,Zip Code
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SPECIFICATIONS
I. Specifications Check-List:
Truck mounted Hopper (sander) Spreaders shall be new Spreaders shall be delivered (if more
than 75 miles away), and in turn-key condition
("Delivery address listed on page 14")
Make
Model
Year
Minimum Specification Required List Specification Provided
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General:
Hoppers shall be a self-contained spreader designed
to spread free flowing material up to 20 foot width
Hopper unit shall mount in a pickup or flatbed truck
Hopper unit shall consist of a rotation molded
polyethylene hopper, spinner assembly, feed
conveyor, power drive, and all components necessary
to produce a complete operating unit
All stainless steel components used in Hopper
construction shall be corrosion resistant, non-
magnetic stainless steel
Bidder must submit with their bids complete
specifications on the unit they propose to furnish
Hopper:
Hopper shall be approximately 8' in length, 48" wide,
and 36" high
Hopper sides shall slope no less than 45 degrees, have
rounded corners and inside radii to insure free-flow of
material to the conveyor
Hopper capacity shall not be less than 2 cubic yards
water level full
Hopper shall be rotation molded polyethylene with
minimum 0 300" thickness
Hopper shall be reinforced with molded in ribs
Rear hopper wall shall be equipped with stainless
steel adjustable feed-gate and clamp to allow for
positive gate setting
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Shall include integrated fork pockets for the ability of
installing/removing the spreader from the rear with a
forklift
A center-mounted brake light shall be mounted at the
rear, and available for connection into the truck's
electrical system
Conveyor:
Conveyor shall be a "chain bar-flight" style, running
longitudinally with the body
Conveyor shall have approximately a 16" outside
dimension and be designed to prevent coarse material
from entering the chain links
Shall include one-piece bottom enclosed trough
stainless steel supporting the poly hopper
Replaceable conveyor floor shall be formed of 14-
gauge stainless steel and bolted into position
Conveyor chain shall be self-cleaning pintle type chain
formed alloy steel with heat treated/hardened steel
pins
Chain shall have 5" adjusting bolts located at the front
of the spreader
Conveyor chain shall be driven by two drop forged 6-
tooth sprockets keyed to the 1 1/4" drive shaft
Idler shaft shall be 11/4" in diameter tube with
replaceable, floating, poly idler wheels
Stainless Steel Spinner Assembly:
Distributor disc shall be approximately 13" in
diameter, made of polyurethane with six molded
vanes that will provide a uniform trajectory
Spinner assembly shall be approximately 15" in length
from the bottom of the longitudinal to the top of the
spinner disc
Spinner disc and drive shall be supported by re-
lubeable ball bearings
Entire spinner chute and baffles shall be
manufactured from 12-gauge stainless steel
Entire spinner assembly shall swing up and be
completely removable without the use of tools, by
removing pins
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Top Screen:
One-piece top screen shall be provided to protect the
conveyor chain and spinner from large objects
Top screen and inverted vee shall be powder coated
Engine Drive:
Unit shall be powered by a Honda 4-cycle, industrial
commercial air-cooled engine (10 HP minimum)
Engine shall include a 12-volt electric starter&
alternator
Engine shall transmit power to drive both the spinner
and conveyor through an electric clutch rated at 90 ft
lbs (minimum) and be mounted above the path of
salt
Unit shall utilize a wireless remote controller
Controller shall be a full-function control for engine
start, shut down, throttle high/low, and conveyor
on/off
Remote shall be programmable to ensure a unique
connection to only one spreader unit
Control shall be factory programmed
Unit shall have a battery hold-down/battery cables
and a hinged fully enclosed stainless steel engine
shroud
Engine drive module shall be mounted at the rear of
the spreader
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ADVERTISING PLAN
The Call for Bids will be advertised in the following publications:
• The Chronicle - Tuesday, November 5 & 12, 2019
Bid information will also be available on the Lewis County website at www Lewiscountywa gov
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: BOCC Meeting Date: Nov 4, 2019
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Legal Notice
APPROVING A CALL FOR BIDS FOR THREE (3) TRUCK-MOUNTED HOPPER (SANDER) SPREADERS FOR
THE PUBLIC WORKS ROAD MAINTENANCE DIVISION
OCI [ 42019
Contact: Tim Mixer Phone: 360 740 1194
LEWIS COUNTY
Department: PW - Public Works PROSECUTING ATV"'
Description:
The Fleet Services Division of the Lewis County Public Works Department has determined the need
for three (3) new truck mounted hopper (sander) spreaders for the Public Works Road Division. This
equipment will be purchased with available FEMA funds. A call for bids has been prepared and bids
are due by 11.00 a m. on November 26, 2019, to the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Bids will be publicly opened on or after 11.00 a m on November 26, 2019, at the Commissioners
Meeting Room, 351 NW North St. Room 223, CMS-01 Chehalis, Washington 98532
The advertising for the call for bids will be done by Lewis County pursuant to Washington State and
County Codes
Approvals: Publication Requirements:
Publications:
User Status The Chronicle: November 5 & 12, 2019
PA's Office Approved
Additional Copies
Robin Saline, PW
Tim Murphy, M&O
Tim Mixer, M&O
PA's Office
AFFIDAVIT
112506 Call For Bids Federal Regulations, De-
OF PUBLICATION CALL FOR BIDS partment of Transportation,
subtitle A, Office of the
STATE OF WASHINGTON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- Secretary, Part 21, nondis-
EN that the Board of cr'mination in Federally as-
COUNTY OF LEWIS County Commissioners of sisted programs cf the
Lewis County, Washington Department of Transporta-
will open sealed bids and tion issued pursuant to
Alysa Andrews,and/or Mandy Klemola,and/or Kailyn Sawyer, publicly read them aloud such Act, hereby notifies
and/or Cindy Thayer says that she is the legal clerk of on or after 11:00 a.m. on all bidders that it will
November 26, 2019,at the affirmatively ensure that in
Lewis County Historic any contract entered into
air Courthouse 12nd floor, pursuant to this advertise-
ebronittr Board of County Commis ment, disadvantaged busi-
sioners Meeting Room. ness enterprises as de-
351 NW North Street. fined at 49 CFR Part 26
a semi-weekly newspaper,which has been established,published Chehalis, Washington, for will be afforded full oppor-
in the English language,and circulated continuously as a furnishing three (3) Truck- tunity to submit bids in
semi-weekly newspaper in the City of Centralia,and in Lewis mounted Hopper (sander) response to this invitation
spreaders.
County.Washington,general circulation in Lewis County for f SEALED BIDS MUST and will not be discrimina-
tedmore than six(6)months prior to the date of the first publication acnct on the grounds
BE DELIVERED oof racee, color, or national
of the notice hereto attached,and that the said Chronicle was on BY 11:00 A.M.
origin. or sex in considers-
the 7th day of July 1941,approved as a legal newspaper by the (Lewis County official time tion for an award.
Superior Court of said Lewis County.And that the attached is a is displayed on Axxess The Board of County Corr-
true copy and was published in regular issues(and not in Intertel phones in the office missioners reserves the
form)of said newspaper as LEGAL#t 12506 of Board of County Corn- right to reject any or all
supplement
missioners.) bids and to waive all
RE:Call For Bids(Sander Spreader) Sealed bids must be deliv- informalities in the bidding.
ered to the Lewis County DATED this 4th day of
once each t A 01 klfor a period of 2 Commissioner's Office NOVEMBER 2019.
(Lewis County Historic Clerk of the Board of
commencingon 1ll05/Z019 and endingon 11/12/2019 Courthouse, 2nd Floor, County Commissioners
351 NW North Street. Lewis County,Washington
Chehalis. WA 98532) by
and both regularly distributed to its subscribers during all of said 11:00 a.m. on the date Published:The Chronicle
period.That the full amount of the fee charged for the foregoing specified for opening and November 5&12,2019
u ation is the sum of S 6I.38 in an envelope clearly
marked SEALED BID
ki\...." FOR THREE (3) TRUCK-
MOUNTED HOPPER
sort a sworn to be me 11/12/2019 (SANDER) SPREADERS"
- TO BE OPENED NO-
`-i) VEMBER 26,2019 ON OR
AFTER 11:00 AM.
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Notary Public in and for the State WOinto•n,• //,� forms may be obtained
din at .`_ �P:' PIKES �� from Lewis County Depart-
ig \ .`� P•'.\ 2023 - ment of Public Works Fleet
lawtic� Q'4`��l5 y Division located at 476 W.
O;z� ,.P , 0 .m•0= Main St., Chehalis, WA
r cr• Q 0 • - m. C7- 98532, telephone
oby=i \jb .2 360-740-1194 or from
f e-•.Oj� Lewis County's website at
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///// ••• e Works eDepartment iwis County nualc-
////111111111111 cordance with Title VI of
the Civil Rights Act of
1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42
U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4
and Title as Code of
AFFIDAVIT 11250E Call For Bids Federal Regulations, De-
partment of Transportation,
OF PUBLICATION CALL FOR BIDS subtitle A, Office of the
Secretary
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- eim t Part
in 21. non as
COUNTY OF LEWIS
STATE OF WASHINGTON EN that the Board of
County Commissioners of sisted programs of the
Lewis County, Washington Department of Transporta
will open sealed bids and tion issued pursuant to
publicly read them aloud such Act, hereby notifies
Alysa Andrews,and/or Mandy Klemola,and/or Kailyn Sawyer, on or after 11:00 a.m. on all bidders that it will
and/or Cindy Thayer says that she is the legal clerk of November 26, 2019. at the affirmatively ensure that in
Lewis County Historic any contract entered into
Courthouse tend floor. Pursuant to this advertise-
��Q r ment. disadvantaged busi-
ness l��� Board of Meetin Commis- Hess enterprises as de
UU�ViII// L sinners Meeting Room, fined at 49 CFR Part 26
351 NW North Street, will be afforded full oppor-
a semi-weekly newspaper,which has been established,published Chehalis, Washington, for tunity to submit bids in
furnishing three (3) Truck-
inresponse to this invitation
dr)
in the English language,and circulated continuously as a mounted Hopper (sane p
semi-weekly newspaper in the City of Centralia,and in Lewis spreaders. and will not be discrimina-
County,Washington,general circulation in Lewis County for SEALED BIDS MUST ted against on the grounds
BE DELIVERED of 'ace, color, or national
more than six(6)months prior to the date of the first publication origin, or sex in considera-
BY 11:00 A.M.
of the notice hereto attached,and that the said Chronicle was on lion for an award.
the 7th day of July 1941,approved as a legal newspaper by the (Lewis County official time The Board of County Com-
is displayed on Axxess missioners reserves the
Superior Court of said Lewis County.And that the attached is a Intertel phones in the office right to reject any or all
true copy and was published in regular issues(and not in of Board of County Corn- bids and to waive all
supplement form)of said newspaper as LEGAL# 1 12506 missioners.)ppSealed bids must be deliv-
ered informalities in the bidding.
RE:Call For Bids(Sander Spreader) to the Lewis County DATED this 4th day of
{ n, `/` 1 \ / V Commissioner's Office NOVEMBER 2019.
once each eLJor a period of 2! 1 fit' -L (Lewis County Historic Clerk of the Board of
County Commissioners
Courthouse, end Floor. Lewis County,Washington
commencing on 11/05/2019 and ending on 11/12/2019 351 NW North Street.
Chehalis, WA 98532) by published.The Chronicle
11:00 a.m. on the date November 5&12,2019
and both regularly distributed to its subscribers during all of said specified for opening and
period.That the full amount of the fee charged for the foregoing in an envelope clearly
p ton is the sum of$61.38 marked "SEALED BID
4 FOR THREE (3) O
MOUNTED HOPPER
_ - (SANDER) SPREADERS"
S : 1-. . : worn to befo - me 11/12/2019 - TO BE OPENED NO-
VEMBER 26,2019 ON OR
Arabi , AFTER 11:00 AM.
— 11111111r / Specifications and bid
111t illy forms may be obtained
Notary ' • is in and for the State of\1 �la�ra tpn, �/4,� from Lewis County Depart-
iding at ���` a6•�Xp�q�s• '%� ment of Public Works Fleet
• \`,�;•,-0:4 . 23 '� Division located at 476 W.
�' '� .�� p;,� Q Main St., Chehalis, WA
- d.rJT " / m;Z= 98532, telephone
a.co 20 _ 360 740 1194 or from
:6� I J0 •�.. Lewis County's website at
P ,Z www.lewiscountywa.gov.
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•
Works
' partment in ac-
///glfl STA-r•G& �``\ ordanceewith T t e VI of
/f11111f11 the Civil Rights Act of
1964. 78 Stat. 252. 42
U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4
and Title 49. CodP of