REFUSE COMPACTORS, LEASE

1. GENERAL INTENT OF SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 The City of Rochester is requesting bids for the lease of one (1) 26 yd low profile, six (6) 30 yard self-contained compactors, one (1) 2 yard dock container tipper, and one (1) 2 yard self-contained compactor with 30 yard container, including installation and maintenance.

1.1.1 The City is requesting (3) three sets of prices for Group 1. Group 1A will be for new compactors. Group1B will be for compactors that are less than 5 years old. Group 1C will be for compactors less than 10 years old. The City may require verification of equipment age.

1.1.2 The City will only be awarding to only (1) one of Group 1’s sub groups, either A, B, or C, whichever is in the City’s best interest.

1.2 Where any part or parts of the equipment are not specified or specifically mentioned, it shall be understood that what is usually provided at the manufacturer's stock model shall be furnished together with full appurtenances complete and ready for operation.

1.3 Wherever in these specifications a particular make or model number is indicated, it is done solely to establish the level of quality desired. This should not be interpreted to mean that the make or model specified is the only one acceptable.

1.4 However, if the bidder submits a bid on a make or model other than specified, they must include in their bid a detailed specification describing the items they propose to furnish. The bidder shall point out in detail wherein the item(s) they propose to furnish differs from the items called for in these specifications.

1.5 The City reserves the right to require additional product detail, manufacturer’s specifications and/or on-site inspections of alternates proposed in order to determine equivalency.

26 & 30 CUBIC YARD

The 26 and 30 cu. yd. containers shall be self-contained compactor type with standard size hoppers (not less than 1.25 cu. yd.), double end pick-up, gasketed door, rear door has a push plate installed, covered power pack, locking mechanism for control box, dead man switch, container "full" indicator, thermostatically controlled oil heater, with oil rated to 30 degrees below zero Fahrenheit, low oil shutoff, guide rails with stops, installation at site less electrical service, freight and full "100%" maintenance for the duration of the contract. Color: Manufacturers standard.

2 CUBIC YARD

2 cu. yd. stationary compactor with 30 yard receiving container, covered power pack,

dead man switch, container "full" indicator, hydraulic oil heater, installation at site less electrical service, freight and full "100%" maintenance including preventive maintenance as described in Section 17 for five (5) years or the duration of this contract. Color: Manufacturers standard.

BASE BID

The attention of the Bidder is called to the fact that the Proposal and Bid Form requires, under Base Bid, the Net Delivered Price covering the item(s) specified. Any deductions for freight allowance, cash discount, or quantity rebate should be included in the total net price, as given on the bidding sheet, and should not be listed as separate items.

SEE ATTACHED INVITATION TO BID