Drum Puller/Tensioner

The City of Edmond is seeking bids for two new drum puller/tensioner units with 3,400 lbs of linepull mounted on a tandem axle trailer. The units should be capable of continuously pulling a minimum of 3,000 lbs with 6,000 feet of 5/8 inch rope on the reel at 2.5 miles per hour. The reel drive should incorporate a spring-applied, hydraulically released holding brake rated at 150% of the maximum rated torque. The units should also have a quick reel change system, a hi-speed pilot rope level wind system, and a diesel air-cooled engine. • The City of Edmond reserves the right to reject bids which incorporate counter bids and conditions in the form of vendor’s pre-printed clauses. • The City reserves the right to accept or reject all or part of any bid, waive informalities, minor irregularities or substitute items as desired if deemed in the best interest of the City. • The bidder shall maintain and/or have access to parts inventory of sufficient size and variety to offer a level of parts availability of ninety-five (95%) percent within forty-eight hours from time of order. • The bidder shall provide a trade-in-allowance for the used equipment listed in the bid document. • The units shall be operational from the control panel, including pilot rope rewind and level wind, and shall have a control panel with an hour meter, fuel gauge, ammeter, engine choke, keyed engine ignition, and hand brake.