INVITATION TO BID
Sealed bids will be received by the City of Auburn, until 10:00 a.m. local time, on November 10, 2005 in the Office of the City Manager, 144 Tichenor Avenue, Auburn, Alabama, and then publicly opened and read for furnishing the following:
2006 Police Motorcycle
Bid specifications are attached. The City is requiring bid prices on one (1) 2006 Police Motorcycle. Please direct any questions to Ray Pratt (334) 501-3095. Bids must be submitted on the attached form within a sealed envelope addressed:
City Manager, City of Auburn
144 Tichenor Avenue, Suite 1
Auburn, Alabama 36830
Envelope must be plainly marked on the outside as follows:
BID: One (1) 2006 Police Motorcycle
OPENING: 10:00 a.m., local time
DATE: November 10, 2005
The City of Auburn reserves the right, as the best interest of the city may require, to award the purchase contract from any of the bids, to reject any or all bids, and to waive any informalities in bids received. Bid will be good for ninety (90) days after being opened by the City of Auburn, Alabama. The City reserves the right to revert to the State of Alabama Contract if the bid price is higher than the contracted amount through the State.
The successful bidder will note that the City pays by invoice on each Friday of the month. Invoices must be received by accounts payable at least seven working days before the scheduled check write. If you have any questions concerning billing, contact our accounts payable office at (334) 501-7237.
CITY OF AUBURN
Karen Broome
Purchasing Office
CITY OF AUBURN
GENERAL BID SPECIFICATIONS
POLICE MOTORCYCLE
It is the intent of these specifications to describe the minimum requirements for furnishing a police motorcycle. These are minimum requirements and are intended for guidelines, equivalent or comparable units will be considered with appropriate exceptions noted. All specifications must be filled in: YES if meeting or exceeding specifications and NO if exception is taken. Any exceptions must be explained in written detail and noted on the proposal sheet. Any standard equipment not listed in this request will be included as part of item. The City of Auburn, Alabama retains the right to accept or refuse any or all bids.
I. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
BODY STYLE: Police Special YES NO
GROUND CLEARANCE 5.1 in. ____ ____
RAKE 26.0 degrees ____ ____
TRAIL 6.2 in. ____ ____
WHEELBASE 63.5 in. ____ ____
OVERALL LENGTH 93.7 in. ____ ____
OVERALL WIDTH 39.0 in. ____ ____
OVERALL HEIGHT 61.0 in. ____ ____
SADDLE HEIGHT 29.50 in ____ ____
DRY WEIGHT 758.00 lbs. ____ ____
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT 1200 lbs. ____ ____
OIL CAPACITY 4 qts ____ ____
FUEL CAPACITY 5.0 gal. ____ ____
ENGINE Air‑cooled Twin Cam 88Ô Vibration ____ ____
Isolated V‑Twin‑ EFI Idle Heat
Management System
BORE x STROKE 3.75 in. x 4.00 in. ____ ____
YES NO
COMPRESSION RATIO 8.9:1 ____ ____
FUEL SYSTEM Sequential Port Fuel Injection System (EFI) ____ ____
POWERTRAIN DELUXE Designed for low maintenance; black ____ ____
CHROME GROUP wrinkle paint finish on engine; chrome
rocker boxes, timer cover, outer primary
housing and transmission covers
DISPLACEMENT 88 cu. in. (1450 cc) ____ ____
EXHAUST Dual crossover ____ ____
PRIMARY DRIVE Double‑row chain ____ ____
CLUTCH Requires clutch disengaged for starter ____ ____
motor operation; latest multiple plate
clutch design
TRANSMISSION Five‑speed ____ ____
OVERALL RATIO 1st: 10.11 2nd: 6.958 3rd: 4.953 ____ ____
4th: 3.862 5th: 3.150
BRAKES / SUSPENSION
CALIPER TYPE Four piston calipers, front and rear ____ ____
ROTOR TYPE Uniform expansion rotors ____ ____
FRONT (dual disc) 11.5 in. x 0.20 in. ____ ____
REAR (single disc) 11.5 in. x 0.23 in. ____ ____
SUSPENSION TRAVEL
FRONT 4.6 in ____ ____
REAR (air adjustable) 3.0 in. ____ ____
ELECTRICAL YES NO
BATTERY Sealed, maintenance‑free, heavy duty, ____ ____
rated capacity ‑ 28 ampere hours
CHARGING Three phase, 50 amp system ____ ____
STARTING Bendix type engagement ____ ____
IGNITION Non‑waste spark, Alpha control ____ ____
HAND CONTROLS Water resistant switches ____ ____
HORN Emits a sound level adequate to be heard ____ ____
above motorcycle and traffic generated
noise
CONNECTORS Industrial grade throughout ____ ____
LIGHTS
HEADLAMP Quartz halogen headlight ____ ____
TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS Self-canceling ____ ____
PURSUIT LAMPS Front mounted PAR-36 LED lights ____ ____
(all blue)
FLASHERS (four way) Integrated into turn signal switches ____ ____
INDICATOR LAMPS Including pursuit lamp indicator ____ ____
ELECTRONIC SIREN AND Whelen 100 watt electronic siren system, ____ ____
AMPLIFIER amplifier and speaker; waterproof amplifier
(two‑tones: wail and yelp); airhorn;
microphone jack and mount
WHEELS / TIRES YES NO
WHEELS 16” Cast Aluminum ____ ____
TIRES Dunlop ____ ____
FRONT MT90B x 16 blackwall ____ ____
REAR MT90B x 16 blackwall ____ ____
STYLING / CONVENIENCE
ENGINE TRIM Black and Chrome ____ ____
FAIRING AND WINDSHIELD Fork mounted fairing and windshield; ____ ____
latest design using Lexan® or clear
polycarbonate
SEAT Latest deluxe solo air saddle, special police ____ ____
type, covered with breathable material, with
rear back support design and quick release
mechanism; single air bladder with reservoir
and gauge
SIDE STAND Jiffystand rubber bumper design ____ ____
FOOTBOARDS Adjustable, provided with non skid rubber ____ ____
pads on upper surfaces
ENGINE GUARDS Front engine guard, rear saddlebag guards ____ ____
SADDLEBAGS Factory installed, law enforcement type ____ ____
fiberglass saddlebags; water resistant;
police‑style speed latches
MIRRORS 2 long stem, true image mirrors ____ ____
INSTRUMENTS YES NO
SPEEDOMETER Certified analog speedometer, indicates ____ ____
0-120 MPH
ODOMETER Calibrated, cumulative ____ ____
TACHOMETER Analog
REAR SHOCKS Air adjustable ____ ____
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE With low fuel indication lamp ____ ____
COLOR Birch White ____ ____
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
Engine guard mount LED lights (all blue) ____ ____
Radio box and LED light box system (all blue) ____ ____
Auxiliary battery and charger ____ ____
Power supply for all LED lights ____ ____
Heel to toe shifter ____ ____
One key fits all locks ____ ____
WARRANTY
24 months (unlimited mileage) ____ ____
II. OTHER GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
A. Standard equipment not mentioned is to be included.
B. Successful bidder must be capable of performing own warranty work in his
maintenance department.
C. Vehicle other than new, unless specified, will not meet specifications.
D. Include one copy of repair/maintenance manual.
III. DELIVERY
Unit to be delivered to the following address:
356 North Donahue Drive
Auburn, Alabama 36832
* Bid price will F.O.B. Auburn and includes title application.
* The city must be sent a copy of the confirmation order within 24 hours
after receipt of order.
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