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8/9/17 Attachment B Specifications (incl. Addendum 1) (Page 1 of 13)

ATTACHMENT B

SPECIFICATIONS

FIRE FIGHTING BULLDOZER (proprietary - 450K or Caterpillar D3K2 crawler dozers only)

(Includes Addendum # 1 changes in red below -section K Fire Plow)

PURPOSE: The purpose of this specification is to establish a purchase requirement for specially equipped John Deere model 450K or Caterpillar model D3K2 firefighting crawler bulldozers (dozers) and accessory equipment for use by the Virginia Department of , Agencies, and other Public Bodies of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The as specified will be used for emergency wildfire response purposes.

SCOPE: The specifications below describe the requirements for twenty-three (23/each) new fire-fighting tracked crawler bulldozers with special equipment and accessory attachments. The machines to be supplied are for off- use, and must comply with all OSHA requirements, EPA emissions regulations, and all applicable Virginia rules and regulations in effect at the time of purchase.

The following specifications are intended to define the specific proprietary items required. The use of brand names in this specification is meant to be restrictive as to brand name or manufacturer. It is intended to define the specific items of equipment required for bid.

BIDDER REQUIREMENTS: The machines offered in answer to this request for bid must be new and unused current production models of the equipment required. No prototype, or demonstrator, or rebuilt products will be accepted, and offering of such products will be cause for bid rejection.

Pricing will be required for three (3) configurations of fire dozers as follows: (also reference “Options” below herein in section D: UNDERCARRIAGE, “Option 1& 2”)

a. 10/each with undercarriage option #1, 24” or 26” grousers and 102” wide blade.

b. 6/each with undercarriage option #2, 16” to 18” grousers and 97” wide blade.

c. 7/each with undercarriage option #2 with 16” to 18” grousers and 97” wide blade, to include blade, rear mounted winch, and drawbar. Plow and front mounted winch shall be omitted from these units. ------23/each total

Delivery Bidders shall provide delivery for all dozers offered, FOB destination.

1. (2) dozers below shall be delivered to: Special Fleet Service, Inc. 875 Waterman Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 Attn: Phil Hartzler (p) 540-434-4488 (Email) [email protected]

 1/ each 24” or 26” grousers and 102” wide blade  1/ each 16” to 18” grousers and 97” wide blade.

Special Fleet Service Inc. will up fit platform bodies onto all cab/chassis

2. (21/each balance) Deliver fire dozers to: Virginia Department of Forestry, HQ Mechanics Shop, 492 George Dean Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903 between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday thru Thursday.

Bidder must provide with bid a completed specifications form with information of the fire dozer offered filled in at the appropriate places in the specifications form. Bidders shall use the lines in the right column across from specifications to 8/9/17 Attachment B Specifications (incl. Addendum 1) (Page 2 of 13) provide clarifying information for specific items, and indicate conformance to specifications. The Commonwealth reserves the right to obtain technical data and to request clarification when deemed necessary. Failure on the part of the bidder/Vendor to provide all requested documentation may be cause to reject the bid/request as non-responsive.

Each fire dozer is to be completely assembled, including options and attachments, thoroughly tested and ready for operation upon delivery. Contact Daniel Fortune at (434) 293-8574 (Office) or (434) 882-0894 (cell) or e-mail [email protected] not less than 48 hours prior to delivery. Provide your best delivery lead time after receipt of order (ARO), in the “DELIVERY” section at the end of the specifications.

Each fire Dozer must be put in service by a qualified representative of the contractor at the delivery location. The representative must demonstrate that each fire dozer, all installed equipment, and attachments are operating correctly, with no defects in materials, parts, or installation. The representative must operate each vehicle and all the equipment and instruct user personnel in operation of all items, maintenance/service, and safety requirements. Operator training shall be for not less than four (4) hours for each dozer assigned to Va. Dept. of Forestry, Charlottesville, VA

Products provided must include warranty to provide the best practical no-cost protection to the Commonwealth for correction or replacement as needed for defects in manufacturing, assembly, or parts, to cover dozer and all included equipment. Minimum warranty requirement is 12 months full coverage. Provide documentation of your best warranty in the “WARRANTY” section at the end of the specifications. Warranty must commence when the vehicle is put in service as evidenced by purchaser’s records, rather than commencing on the date of delivery. Copies of the warranty and a manufacturer’s certificate of origin shall be delivered with each invoice.

No Federal tax is to be included with the bid. Tax exemption registration number will be furnished.

8/9/17 Attachment B Specifications (incl. Addendum 1) (Page 3 of 13)

Specifications Data Bidder information

______A: GENERAL DESCRIPTION: ______Provide a John Deere model 450K LGP, or Caterpillar D3K2 LGP or XL crawler ______tractor specially modified for use in forestry operations for wildfire suppression ______and related functions. The tractor must have the ability to perform drawbar work ______over long distances in extremely adverse conditions. The tractor must be able to ______pull a fire plow, heavy disc harrow, or bulldoze fire lines without overheating or ______otherwise malfunctioning. The 450K or D3K2 fire dozer tractor shall have all ______manufacturer provided standard equipment, and include the following features ______and special equipment: ______1. Maximum speed at full throttle on clear, level ground must not be less than ______6 MPH. ______2. Tractor must be capable of developing and sustaining 6200 pounds of ______sprocket pull at 3.0 MPH. ______3. Parts and service must be readily available throughout the Commonwealth ______of Virginia. ______4. Operating weight of the base tractor; including blade, but not including a ______fire plow, winch or other add on kits shall not exceed 19,000 pounds. ______5. Overall height, including grousers, preferred to be no more than ______111”. ______B: ENGINE AND ENGINE EQUIPMENT: ______1. The engine must be a current production crawler tractor engine offered by ______John Deere model 450K LGP, or Caterpillar D3K2 LGP or XL crawler should ______be minimum 4.4 liter, diesel fueled, turbocharged, four stroke cycle, liquid ______cooled, minimum 80 HP net, per SAE J1349, latest issue. ______2. Engine must meet EPA tier 4 requirements for off-road diesel engines. ______3. Cooling system to incorporate a tilt-out, quick released front grille. ______4. The Radiator must be of a type suitable for forestry application. ______a. Fins shall be aluminum, with fin spacing no closer than (8.5) fins per ______inch. ______b. Tube arrangement shall be in line, and provide maximum cooling ______capacity available. ______5. Cooling system shall be filled with a permanent anti-freeze coolant that meets ______manufacturers’ requirements: ______a. Coolant must provide freeze protection to -30 degrees F with corrosion ______protection for severe service application. ______6. All coolant hoses shall be protected by a fire and heat protective covering ______(Aeroquip AE102 or equivalent). ______a. Fire resistant sleeving shall be secured with stainless bands or ______plastic zip ties that are heat resistant to 509 degrees Fahrenheit. ______b. Coolant hoses shall be secured to engine connection points with ______stainless steel constant torque clamps. ______7. Dry type air cleaner with a safety element, and an air cleaner restriction ______indicator in the operator compartment ______c. A turbine type engine air prescreener shall be provided with a perforated ______guard that serves as a prescreener if the air intake is above the hood. If ______the air intake is under the hood, a vacuum-aspirated system shall be ______used. ______8. The turbocharger in the exhaust system may function as a spark arrestor, or a ______spark arrestor must be provided and installed. ______9. The exhaust pipe shall be vertical to exit exhaust above the cab, and shall be ______routed so that it is protected between the limb riser bars protecting the cab. ______10. Exhaust pipe end preferred to be turned 90 degrees to protect the engine ______from rainfall during idle periods. ______11. Provide a spin-on, vertical mount oil filter. ______8/9/17 Attachment B Specifications (incl. Addendum 1) (Page 4 of 13)

12. A severe duty fuel filter with fuel/water separator, vertically mounted, with a ______replaceable element must be provided. ______a. The filter shall include a water detection system with a warning indicator ______on the dash. ______13. Engine must be equipped with a secondary or final fuel filter that is vertically ______mounted. ______a. If filter is located in the engine compartment, it must be covered with fire ______sleeving for protection from belly pan fires. ______14. An electric engine hour meter shall be provided, activated when the engine is ______running. ______15. Engine shutoff shall be controlled by an electric solenoid valve. ______b. The wiring to the solenoid shall be protected by fire resistant sleeve ______(Aeroquip AE 102 or equivalent). ______c. Fire resistant sleeving shall be secured with stainless steel bands or ______plastic zip ties that are heat resistant to 509 degrees Fahrenheit. ______16. Provide an electric engine block coolant heater, 110volts AC. ______d. Ether start aid shall not be provided. ______17. The tractor shall be equipped with a foot operated decelerator. ______e. It must be selectable between slowing both the engine and ______speeds or slowing just the transmission speed and be capable of ______bringing the tractor to a complete stop. ______C: DRIVE TRAIN: ______1. Transmission shall be hydrostatic drive, with all standard equipment and the ______following features: ______a. Full speed direction changes ______b. Load sensing ______c. Anti-stall ______d. Counter-rotation ______e. Variable radius power turns, shall provide turning radius to be consistent ______even when travel speed is varied. ______f. Remote diagnostic test ports, conveniently located ______g. Vertical mounted transmission oil filter with a spin on replaceable ______element ______h. Steel hydrostatic and hydraulic system fluid reservoirs ______2. must be joystick controlled with the following control features: ______i. Forward and reverse motion ______j. Left and right steering ______k. Vehicle speed control, integrated into the joystick ______l. Counter-rotation ______3. Final drives must be heavy-duty type, double or triple reduction. ______4. In the event of a broken hydraulic hose to any of the cylinders the machine ______must be able to travel a minimum distance of 1/2 mile under its own power. ______D: UNDERCARRIAGE: ______1. Fire dozer undercarriage shall be John Deere 450K or Caterpillar D3K2 ______LGP heavy duty Maximum Life Undercarriage or “SALT” for Caterpillar. ______All undercarriage components, including roller frames, idlers, rails, ______sprockets, rollers, and shoes shall be heavy duty type, capable of ______continuous use in a wildland fire fighting application, with all standard ______equipment and the following features: ______Option 1: 24” to 26” wide grousers, corners of grousers shall be clipped ______Option 2: 16” to 18” wide grousers, corners of grousers shall be clipped ______8/9/17 Attachment B Specifications (incl. Addendum 1) (Page 5 of 13)

2. Track adjusters shall be hydraulic with covers over grease points to prevent ______inadvertent tightening. ______3. Recoil springs shall be heavy-duty versions, suitable for the maximum ______operating weight of the tractor, and use in forestry fire fighting application. ______a. Recoil springs shall be covered. ______b. Recoil springs shall have over pressure protection relief valves in the ______hydraulic track adjusters. ______4. Tracks shall have front and rear guides. ______5. Six track shoes, evenly spaced around the track chain, shall be equipped with ______“key slots,” for the insertion and retention of ½” chain. Key slots shall accept ______and retain 3/8” & ½” chain for the purpose of self-rescue of a “stuck” tractor. ______6. Ground clearance shall be a minimum of 13.0", per SAE J1234, latest issue. ______7. Track gauge shall be a minimum of 57". ______8. Length of track on ground preferred to be a minimum of 86", producing a ______minimum ground contact area of 4128 square inches with option #1 ______and 2752 square inches with option #2. ______9. Ground pressure of the base machine, including blade but no options, based ______on the specifications listed herein in Sections A, B and C shall not exceed ______4.7 psi with option #1 & not exceed 6.5 psi with option #2. ______10. Each track shall have a minimum of six (6) track rollers ______11. Each track shall have a minimum of one (1) carrier roller. ______12. Track chain shall be sealed and lubricated, equipped with split master link. ______13. Rollers & idlers shall be provided with lifetime lubrication. ______E: CHASSIS: ______1. Radiator grille must be rated for extreme service in forestry application. A ______louvered, quick release, extreme-service grille must be provided. ______2. Engine side shields shall be hinged and/or quick release mounted, with the ______following features: ______a. The engine compartment must be instantly accessible (both sides) ______without the use of tools. ______b. The hood and engine compartment side shields shall be perforated to ______the maximum extent practicable, with diameter of perforations of no ______greater than 1/8” inch or 5 mm. ______c. Access to the engine compartment for service of the dipstick, oil fill, ______radiator cap and air cleaner shall be conveniently operated without the ______use of tools. ______3. A fuel shutoff valve for fuel supply and return lines shall be located within ______reach of the seated operator and must be operable without the use of tools. ______4. A 44-gallon minimum capacity metal fuel tank shall be provided, and ______protected from brush damage. ______a. A fuel tank drain must be provided and protected from brush damage. It ______may be accessible with the use of tools, but shall not require removal of ______any major components. ______5. Fuel lines must be metal or stainless steel braided. ______b. Fuel lines must be covered with fire resistant sheathing, Aeroquip ______AE102, or equivalent. ______c. Fire resistant sleeving shall be secured with stainless steel bands or ______plastic zip ties that are heat resistant to 509 degrees Fahrenheit. ______d. Fuel hose connections shall be threaded with SAE or flat face O-ring ______connectors. Barbed fittings at fuel return cooler connectors may be used ______if O-ring connectors cannot be fitted. ______6. An electric fuel-priming pump must be provided. ______7. Fire dozer must be equipped with a full length, extreme service bottom guard. ______a. Bottom guard must protect all components on the bottom of the tractor. ______b. Bottom guard thickness shall be no less than 1/2". ______c. The bottom guard must include a bolt-on access hatch located at the ______lowest part of the guard for flushing out debris. ______8/9/17 Attachment B Specifications (incl. Addendum 1) (Page 6 of 13)

8. The tractor must be equipped with a closed eye, front tow hook and two (2) ______tow hooks (closed eye or D ring) on rear of tractor located on each side of ______the fire plow mounting. ______9. Tractor must be equipped with a vandalism protection group, with lockable fill ______points not requiring padlocks. ______10. Two (2) tie-down rings shall be furnished on each roller frame. Rings shall be ______sized to meet federal transportation safety regulations and be located to ______minimize exposure to damage. ______11. Tool storage for small hand tools shall be provided inside the cab. ______12. Tractor shall be equipped with the following external attachments: ______a. Tractor shall be equipped with two blade mounted external tool boxes, ______located a minimum of 16” above the bottom of the blade’s cutting edge. ______Each tool box shall have a hinged lid on top of the box, with a latch that ______holds shut during off-road travel and is easily opened. Mounts must be ______provided for drip torch, and chain. ______b. The boxes must be a minimum of 16” tall to accept a drip torch (short ______boxes). Preferred size is 18” tall x 10” wide x 12” deep. Mount must be ______provided for drip torch, Ben Meadows # 50-100 or equivalent. ______c. Provision must be made on the tractor to mount and safely carry an axe, ______fire rake, pinch bar and shovel. ______F: HYDRAULIC SYSTEM: ______1. Provide the John Deere 450K or Caterpillar D3K2 LGP hydraulic system with ______all standard equipment, and the following features: ______a. Blade controls shall be on a single “T-bar" type control, to operate lift, ______angle, tilt, and a “float” position. ______b. Hydraulic pump shall provide a minimum flow rate of 15gpm, and ______capable of providing a system pressure of 2800 to 3000 psi. ______2. An auxiliary hydraulic (4th) circuit shall be provided for the rear-mounted fire ______plow (if equipped).and shall contain all standard equipment and the following ______features: ______a. A separate lever and valve section shall be included. The control lever ______shall be 3” to 4” higher than other control valves, for easy touch location ______by the operator in night and low light conditions. The auxiliary controls ______shall be located in close proximity to the blade control lever. ______b. The circuit shall be equipped with an easily engaged float position by ______lever forward or electric switch and two relief valves. ______c. The circuit shall connect to the plow via 1/2" breakaway couplers per the ______latest issue of SAE J1036. ______d. Couplers and hoses shall be protected so as to withstand highly abusive ______contact with heavy tree limbs and brush. ______e. The couplers shall be located and installed according to the latest issue ______of SAE J716. ______3. The hydraulic tank shall be steel, with the exterior painted or treated to ______prevent corrosion. ______a. The tank shall be securely mounted and protected to prevent damage ______and chafing. ______4. All hydraulic tubing shall be steel, and pre-painted or treated to prevent ______corrosion. ______5. All hydraulic tubing shall be securely mounted and protected to prevent ______damage and chafing. ______6. Hydraulic hoses in the engine compartment or belly within 12” of the bottom ______guards must be covered with fire resistant sheathing, Aeroquip AE102, or ______equivalent: ______a. Fire resistant sleeving shall be secured with stainless steel bands or ______plastic zip ties that are heat resistant to 509 degrees Fahrenheit. ______7. Lift and angle cylinders must have steel guards. ______8/9/17 Attachment B Specifications (incl. Addendum 1) (Page 7 of 13)

8. All hoses routed to the blade, and all exposed hydraulic fittings must be ______adequately guarded for the intended forestry fire fighting application: ______a. Exposed hoses must be covered with Cordura protective sleeving or ______equivalent. ______b. Hoses and fittings shall be protected to withstand highly abusive contact ______with heavy tree limbs and brush. ______9. The hydraulic system shall be equipped with a spin-on, vertical mount oil filter. ______10. In the event of a broken hydraulic hose to any of the cylinders, oil must not ______continually leak from the broken hose as long as the control for that circuit ______remains in the neutral or hold position. ______G: DOZER BLADE: ______1. A special dozer blade shall be provided, for firefighting application, on an ______inside mounted all hydraulic heavy duty C-frame, and shall be equipped as ______follows: ______a. Each dozer blade moldboard shall be equipped with bolt-on, ______replaceable, reversible end bits and cutting edges. ______2. Each dozer blade shall be equipped with a full width steel brush guard, ______preferred to be 15-18" high: ______a. The brush guard must be a tubular structure with the main structural ______elements consisting of 2" x 4" x 3/16" rectangular tubing and the interior ______vertical members consisting of ½" x 2" flat-bar or 0.25” laser cut and ______formed plate with ½” reinforcements on the back side. ______b. There shall be a minimum of six (6) vertical flat bars. ______H: WINCH: ______1. Two options exist. Blade mounted front winches shall only be installed on units ______equipped with a fire plow. Units with rear mounted winch and no fire plow are ______not to be equipped with a front blade mounted winch. ______a. If Front Mounted: Tractor shall be equipped with a 20,000 pound (bare ______drum line pull) hydraulically driven, blade mounted, retrieval winch, it ______shall be a DP model number 20AJAAX5L6A-003, including 5/8” x 80’ ______wire rope, 6x19 IWRC , XXPS, with hook. Winch mount ______shall be integral with blade brush guard. Winch shall include four-roller ______fairlead. Winch shall include POWER IN, POWER OUT, BRAKE ON ______and FREE SPOOL functions. Winch and mount weight shall not exceed ______500 pounds. Hydraulic system shall provide oil delivery to produce ______minimum of 20 fpm line speed but no more than 35 fpm. ______b. If Rear Mounted: shall be equipped with a 35,000 pound (bare ______drum line pull) hydraulically driven or mechanically driven, slow speed ______retrieval winch. It shall include a ¾” x 100’ wire rope, 6x19 IWRC ______construction, XXPS, with hook. It shall include a four-roller fairlead and ______an extended drawbar with 1 3/8” diameter pin (minimum). Winch shall ______include POWER IN< POWER OUT, BRAKE ON and FREE SPOOL ______functions. ______I: DRAWBAR: ______1. The drawbar is not required on tractors equipped with a fire plow. Fire dozers ______with rear mounted winches shall be equipped with a drawbar. ______J: ENCLOSED CAB & OPERATOR PROTECTION: ______1. Provide the John Deere 450K or Caterpillar D3K2 enclosed cab, with all ______standard equipment, and the following features: ______a. The cab shall be a fully enclosed, sound suppressed, ROPS cab. ______b. It shall be heated, air conditioned and pressurized. ______c. The Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and Falling Object Protective ______Structure (FOPS) shall meet the requirements of the latest issues OSHA ______1910.266 and of SAE J1040 and J231, latest issues, and be fully ______8/9/17 Attachment B Specifications (incl. Addendum 1) (Page 8 of 13)

certified. ______2. Cab windows shall be tempered safety glass, tinted 30%. ______a. The glass shall be heat resistant to 550 degrees F. ______b. The window glass shall be mounted in such a manner that the window ______glass will remain in place in the event of softening or melting of the ______window molding during a burn over occurrence. ______3. All windows shall be protected by protective screens meeting the requirements ______of ISO 8084, latest issue: ______a. The screens shall be painted a dark, non-glare color. ______b. Protective screens shall be hinged to permit access without tools, for ______window cleaning. ______c. Side screens and door screens shall be quick released, inside or outside ______operated, for an emergency exit. ______d. The windows must be capable of being secured in the open position to ______allow for natural cross flow ventilation. ______4. Access to the cab shall be from left and right sides, through hinged doors with ______lockable latches: ______a. Operator compartment access must meet the requirements of ISO 8084, ______latest issue. ______b. The doors of the operator’s compartment shall be lockable without the ______use of padlocks. ______5. The operator’s seat shall be a John Deere or Caterpillar standard, full ______suspension seat with cloth cover and 3” wide retractable seat belt. ______a. The seat belt shall meet the requirements of SAE J386. ______6. The cab windows, front, rear, and doors; shall be equipped with windshield ______wipers and washers, with a minimum ½ gallon capacity reservoir. ______7. A John Deere or Caterpillar air conditioning, heating, and pressurizing system ______shall be included in the cab, with all standard equipment and the following ______features: ______a. The condensing unit shall be mounted on the rear of the cab and be ______equipped with a guard having a minimum thickness of ¼” that provides ______the maximum protection against damage from trees, tree limbs and ______brush. ______b. The pressurization system shall deliver air to the operator’s compartment ______that has been filtered through a spark-arresting screen, a high efficiency ______particulate element (HEPA) and through an activated carbon element. ______The particulate media shall have a minimum efficiency rating of 93 DOP ______at 0.5 micron. The media material shall be fiberglass or UL approved ______flame retardant material. The activated carbon element(s) shall have an ______“Activity Rating” of 60, minimum. ______c. Any externally mounted filters shall be protected from brush damage with ______steel brush guards. ______d. The pressurizing fan shall be rated at 400 CFM, minimum. ______e. The contractor shall provide two (2) additional HEPA filters and two (2) ______additional carbon filters. ______f. The heating/cooling/pressurizing system shall conform to the ______requirements of SAE J1503/J1535D, latest issue. ______g. An independent defroster fan shall be provided to defog the windows at ______any time, whether the system is being used for cooling or heating. ______h. The heater/defroster shall have a minimum capacity of 18,000 Btu/hr. ______i. The air conditioning system shall be capable of 24,000 Btu/hr. minimum. ______j. The air conditioning system shall be R-134a compliant. ______8. Limb riser bars shall be installed on each side of the cab, to protect the front ______of the cab and top of the engine hood from overhead impact damage: ______a. Limb risers shall be of Deere or Caterpillar design and shall be ______constructed of steel square or round tubing with not less than 3" size x ______1/4" minimum wall thickness. ______b. The limb risers shall also serve as protection for the engine exhaust ______8/9/17 Attachment B Specifications (incl. Addendum 1) (Page 9 of 13)

pipe. ______K: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: ______1. Provide John Deere 450K 24 volt or Caterpillar D3K2 12-volt electrical system, ______with all standard equipment, shall meet the requirements of the latest issue ______of SAE J821, and include the following features: ______a. A “24-Volt Electrical System” decal shall be visible inside the cab and in ______the battery box on John Deere 450K units with 24-volt electrical system. ______Decal letters shall be ½” tall minimum with a white background and ______black border. ______b. A manual master electrical disconnect switch shall be provided and ______installed inside the cab, readily accessible by the operator. ______c. The electrical system alternator shall have a capacity of not less than ______100 amps output, minimum. ______d. The tractor shall be equipped with dual storage batteries of low ______maintenance design, with a minimum of 190 minutes reserve capacity ______and not less than 950 CCA each. ______e. An engine tachometer, fuel level gauge, engine oil pressure gauge, and ______engine coolant temperature gauge shall be installed in the cab within ______frontal view of the operator. ______2. Tractor shall be equipped with eight LED work lights, minimum 18 watts each, ______3.5” maximum diameter, paired as follows: ______a. One pair shall be mounted in the engine grille. ______b. One pair shall be mounted overhead facing forward. ______c. One pair shall be mounted overhead, facing forward, angled outboard. ______d. One pair shall be mounted inside the rear screen or on the rear of the ______tractor, protected, facing rearward. ______e. Each pair of lights shall be switched on an independent circuit, with a ______minimum of three (3) separate circuits, using clearly labeled switches. ______f. Each circuit shall be protected by an independent, self-resetting, circuit ______breaker. ______g. All exterior lights must be mounted and guarded to provide protection ______that will withstand highly abusive contact with heavy tree limbs and ______brush. ______3. The tractor shall be equipped with a dual white strobe light system that is ______visible from all directions, and is protected from contact with heavy tree limbs ______and brush by an adequately constructed brush guard. ______4. Provide the John Deere or Caterpillar internal operating systems monitoring. ______a. Provide a fuel level gauge and an engine tachometer. ______5. All wiring, essential to the continued safe operation of the tractor, shall be ______adequately protected from belly pan fires by fire sleeve (Aeroquip AE-102 or ______equivalent). ______a. Fire resistant sleeving shall be secured with stainless steel bands for ______ties. ______6. A 12-volt power port shall be provided in the operator’s compartment, fused ______for 10 amps minimum load. ______7. An electronic monitoring system shall be provided to monitor internal ______operating systems. As a minimum, it shall include audible and/or visual ______alarms for the following functions: ______a. charging system, ______b. hydraulic and transmission filter restriction ______c. engine coolant temperature ______d. engine oil pressure ______e. air cleaner restriction ______f. seat belt. ______J: SAFETY EQUIPMENT: ______8/9/17 Attachment B Specifications (incl. Addendum 1) (Page 10 of 13)

1. The tractor must be equipped with a solid state back up alarm, 112 dB (A) ______minimum, per the latest issue of SAE J994, type A. ______2. The tractor must be equipped with a warning horn, 117 dB(A) minimum, per ______the latest issue of SAE J1105, type J. ______3. The tractor shall be equipped with self-cleaning, anti-skid surfaces and hand ______grips as needed for safely mounting and dismounting the tractor and for all ______maintenance operations normally performed weekly, per the latest issue of ______SAE J185. ______a. Grab handles for mounting and dismounting shall be provided at each ______rear corner of the tractor. ______4. The tractor must be equipped with a convex mirror, mounted inside the ______operator's compartment, with a minimum 26 square inch viewing area. ______5. At least one floor plate in the operator’s compartment shall be quick release ______mounted for instant access without the use of tools for fire suppression in the ______belly pan, minimum size of 10” x 10”. ______6. Provide one five pound, ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher per the ______requirements of the latest issue of SAE J1212. ______a. The fire extinguisher shall be securely mounted in a bracket attached ______inside the cab, located in a position that will not interfere with operation, ______visibility or entrance and exit from the cab. ______7. The cab shall be equipped with the John Deere or Caterpillar digital code ______system to prevent unauthorized starting or movement of the machine, per ______the latest issue of SAE J1083. ______8. The tractor must conform to the latest issue of SAE J1212, Fire Prevention on ______Forestry Equipment. ______9. Provide and install safety signs that shall meet the requirements of the latest ______issue of SAE J115. ______10. The service braking, secondary stopping and parking brake systems must ______meet the requirements of the latest issue of ISO 10265. The Hydrostatic ______drive system must provide dynamic braking. ______11. Parking brake must be wet disk type. ______12. The tractor shall be equipped with a water system for the suppression of ______"belly pan fires", to include the following: ______a. The system shall include a minimum of fifteen (15) gallons water ______capacity stainless steel water tank mounted to the rear of the tractor ______b. pre-mix foam capability ______c. an electric pump capable of no less than 3 gpm and 40 psi; ______d. a hand held, pistol grip nozzle with fifteen (15) feet of 3/8" self-storing ______hose, hose shall be equipped with non-conductive bend restrictors, ______metal spring bend restrictors are not allowed ______e. The system shall be tested for functionality and leaks and be supplied / ______shipped with 12 gallons of a 50/50 mixture of water / propylene glycol. ______K: FIRE PLOW: ______1. The tractor shall be equipped with a Fesco RM-1000 M or equivalent rear ______mounted fire plow, with all standard equipment, and the following features: ______a. There shall be (2) turning discs, 26” diameter. ______b. Coulter shall be 24” diameter. ______c. A middle buster shall be included. ______d. Down pressure shall be transmitted via a spring rod. ______e. Plow shall be equipped with a safety latch to hold the plow in the raised ______position. ______f. A latch lock/release system shall be provided for the plow ”up” position ______locking system that is manually operated from a control in the cab. ______g. Bearing boxes/ housing shall be made from ductile cast iron and shall ______be mounted by four (4) bolts each. ______L: FINISHING: ______8/9/17 Attachment B Specifications (incl. Addendum 1) (Page 11 of 13)

1. The exterior of the tractor, dozer blade, winch, and other accessories shall be ______painted John Deere Construction or Caterpillar industrial yellow. ______2. The brush screens and limb risers are to be painted either gray or black, non- ______glare flat color. ______3. Cab interior shall be painted in a non-glare finish, John Deere or Caterpillar ______standard color. ______4. The hood area shall be painted either gray or black, non-glare flat color. ______5. The exterior top of the cab shall be painted white. ______6. The supplier shall be responsible for delivering the tractor properly serviced, ______clean and in first class operating condition. Pre-delivery service, at a ______minimum, shall include: ______a. Complete lubrication ______b. Check and fill all fluids ______c. Verification of correct engine settings ______d. Adjust tracks to proper tension ______e. Check operation of all functions, gauges and accessories. ______f. Clean and remove unnecessary tags, stickers, marks, etc. ______g. Provide a minimum of 25 gallons of diesel fuel in the fuel tank. ______7. Each tractor shall be supplied with two (2) Operator’s Manuals, one (1) ______Service /Technical Manual, and one (1) digital copy of the Parts Manual. ______8. Each tractor is to be delivered completely assembled, including options and ______attachments; thoroughly tested and ready for operation upon delivery. ______9. All tractor outfitting shall be performed at a John Deere or Caterpillar ______authorized facility, approved both by the tractor manufacturer and the Virginia Department of Forestry. 10. A minimum of four hours of operator training shall be provided for each tractor at each assigned Forestry location. It shall include operational, service and safety training.

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DELIVERY/ PRICE SECTION- DOZERS

(price includes delivery FOB Destination)

Deliv Days Unit Price Ext. Price

1. (10) each fire dozer units option #1 (24” or 26” grousers and 102” wide blade) ______$______$______

2. (6) each fire dozer units option #2 (16” to 18” grousers and 97” wide blade) ______$______$______

3. (7) each fire dozer units option #2 (to include blade, rear mounted winch, and drawbar with plow and front mounted winch omitted). ______$______$______------

Note: Prices above shall include (2) configurations below to be delivered to: Special Fleet Service, Inc. 875 Waterman Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 Attn: Phil Hartzler (p) 540-434-4488

(1/each) fire dozer, undercarriage w/ option #1 per specifications (1/each) fire dozer, undercarriage option #2 per specifications ------(2/each total)

(21/each) Deliver ------> to: Virginia Department of Forestry, HQ Mechanics Shop, 492 George Dean Drive Charlottesville, VA 22903 between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday thru Thursday.

TOTAL PRICE SECTION

TOTAL PRICE FOR (23) CRAWLER FIRE DOZERS PER SPECIFICATIONS, (10) with Undercarriage Option #1, (6) with Undercarriage Option #2, and (7) with Option #2 plow and front mounted winch omitted,

INCLUDING DELIVERY FOB DESTINATION...... $______

WARRANTY SECTION

Provide details of your best warranty offering for the vehicle and equipment you are supplying for this specification, to meet or exceed the 12 months full coverage minimum requirement. Summarize below: ______

An optional manufacturer’s five (5) year, 1,500 hours, extended power train and hydraulic system warranty shall be included in pricing. The warranty effective date shall be the date that tractor is put into service. Summarize the optional extended warranty below: ______

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OPTIONAL EXTENDED WARRANTY PRICE SECTION

Price per/each for optional extended warranty for (1) fire dozer ………………………… $______

Total price 23/each for optional extended warranty for all fire dozers ….…...... $______