Site work for a water / sewer project in Billings, Montana. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

This bid is for the purpose of entering into a contract for a Dual propulsion floating dredge with floating discharge piping and cable positioning systems for the City of Billings. The successful bidder agrees to provide the City of Billings with an acceptable quality of equipment/service, performance and workmanship as determined by the City of Billings. It is the purpose of this bid to obtain the best quality of equipment/service at the most favorable price to the City of Billings. Consideration will be given to the level of service offered and ability to meet stated specifications as outlined in the contract documents. The lowest bid need not be accepted if it is documented that a specific supplier in the past has been a poor performer or has provided poor goods. Bidders may withdraw their bid either personally or by written request at any time prior to the time set for bid opening. No bid may be withdrawn or modified after the time set for opening, unless and until the award of the contract is delayed for a period exceeding ninety (90) days.) The City of Billings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), which prohibit discrimination against qualified protected veterans and/or qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action The right is reserved to reject any or all bids received, to waive irregularities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept that bid which is in the best interests of the City of Billings, Montana. Fully equipped Floating Dredge and Systems to include the following components and specifications: o Upper boundary 1500 GPM at 148 feet of total head o Lower boundary 2500 GPM at 86 feet of total head o Cutting Depth Range: 1 foot to 19.5 foot below water surface o Pass Requirement (Single): 7.5 foot wide by 16 inches depth maximum o Must be tested and approved in accordance with any applicable rules and regulations, including Hydraulic Institute Standards o Operating platform constructed with non-skid steel decking o Aluminum handrails o Reinforced steel dredge boom o Electric system: 12V, 93.5 amp-hour, CCA 925 amps battery, capable of providing power for all primary and auxiliary functions o Fuel system: 10-hour operational capacity, 140-gallon onboard storage tank capacity o Operator Cab o Detachable, constructed of steel o Dual steel, bifold, locking entry door with fixed window on each section o Sloped, tinted, ANSI Z26.1 safety standard compliant, windshield with protective casing o Electric, two speed windshield wipers o Fully insulated o Dome light o Dual fan, climate control, with defroster o Battery disconnect capability o Operator station o Appropriate space and safety design to include non-skid surfaces o Padded, adjustable captain's chair o Adjustable steering wheel or joystick control o Power plug access point o Control panel - Outboard traverse hydraulic motor control - Cable traverse hydraulic motor control - Pump hydraulic motor control - Auger/ cutterhead depth control - Auger hydraulic motor control - Cutterhead tilt control - Traverse speed control - Throttle control with emergency shutdown switch o Instrument panel - Engine hour meter - Hydraulic pressure gauges - Engine oil pressure gauge - Temperature gauges - Cylinder water temperature gauge - Fuel gauge - Tachometer - Voltmeter - Sludge discharge pressure gauge - Oil site glasses - Hose site - Emergency shut-down, self-monitoring and manual o Pontoon floating system (no outriggers) o Rated to support all onboard equipment as specified plus an additional 500-pound live load. o Must maintain at least 6 inches of freeboard when pump is in operating position o Pressure tested and filled with 2 pounds per cubic foot of commercial grade polystyrene foam and sealed airtight o 10-gauge ASTM A36 steel construction o Dual Propulsion System o Outboard propulsion: 6-cylinder diesel powered, 255 HP at 2200 RPM, continuous o Traversing cable system for 7/16-inch cable o Optional pivoting on traverse cable system o Auger/ Cutter Head o Dual hydraulic motors with protection/ cover o Adjustable angle capability o 11,000 pound digging torque at 57 rpm o Dual opposing auger sections o 11 gauge, ASTM A36 steel shroud o 3/8-inch ASTM A36 steel end plates enclosing shroud o Hardened plow steel, removable/ replaceable cutting tines o Dual hydraulic cylinders o Submersible Pump o Minimum solids passage: 2 1/2 inch o Minimum motor efficiency: 90% o Volute: single Suction, centrifugal, 6-inch discharge, abrasion resistant steel at 400 Brinell hardness o Impellor: semi-open, dynamically balanced, abrasion resistant steel, 400 Brinell hardness o Bearing frame: oil filled, dual mechanical seals o Hydraulic motor: fixed, positive displacement, piston type, compatible with closed loop hydraulic system