Description
The Kansas Department of Transportation is seeking competitive bids for the purchase of one Brush Chipper per specifications MS 37.13 CH Brush Chip. The unit shall be a current model, new and unused, under standard production by the manufacturer. The bidder agrees to guarantee the design, material, and workmanship of the unit bid according to the standard factory warranty, or for one year from date of acceptance, whichever is greater. Key features of the Brush Chipper include a revolving chipper with a minimum of 4 knives for a disc-type or 2 knives for a drum-type, mechanical feeding of stock into the chipper at a maximum controlled rate of no less than 120 feet per minute, and a discharge chute equipped with a blower or preapproved functional equivalent to prevent clogging.
• The unit shall be powered by a diesel engine with a minimum of 75 horsepower.
• The fuel capacity shall be such that the unit will operate continuously for a minimum of 10 hours without refueling.
• A 5-year extended warranty covering all engine parts shall be provided in addition to the one-year full coverage warranty.
• The engine shall be equipped with a 12-volt electric start and charging system along with a heavy-duty battery.
• The trailer shall have a 6,000 lb. capacity single axle with suspension and 8 ply load range “D” tires, minimum.
• The unit shall meet all current ANSI and OSHA standards for brush chippers.