Fleet Management-Riding Floor Scrubber

The City of Columbus, Department of Finance and Management, Division of Fleet Management is seeking to purchase one battery-powered rider floor scrubber with a cleaning path of 29 inches. The machine must meet or exceed the specifications of a Factory Cat GTR v2.1 29in cylindrical floor scrubber. The required features include a 36VDC battery, on-board diagnostic capabilities, electronic touch panel control, a 46-gallon solution tank, and a 49-gallon recovery tank, among others. The machine must also have a 36-month or 2,000-hour factory parts warranty, a 24-month labor and free travel factory warranty, and a full satisfaction guarantee. • The machine shall include a 36VDC up to 350ah wet batteries and on-board mounted 120VAC single-phase battery charger as standard. • The machine display shall include an hour meter and battery discharge indicator. • Instrument circuit protection shall be with re-settable circuit breakers. • The machine shall have standard on-board diagnostic capabilities. • Machine scrubbing functions shall be controlled via an electronic touch panel or with one-button operation to control all scrubbing functions. • The machine shall have a 46 gallon or larger solution tank and 49 gallon or larger recovery tank. • The machine shall have solid rear tires and a solid, non-marking front tire. • The machine shall be capable of making a 180° turn within an 83 inch wide space. • The machine shall have a storage cargo area for the operator’s personal items, operator manual, and safety signage. • The machine shall have a cleaning path of 29 inches with two cylindrical brushes. • The cylindrical brushes shall pick up light debris as it scrubs and deposit it into a debris hopper. • One set of cylindrical brushes shall be included as standard with the machine. • The cylindrical brushes shall be able to be changed without the use of tools. • The cylindrical scrub head shall be entirely within the machine frame. • The solution and recovery tanks shall be hygienic, allowing full clean out and inspection of the interior of the tanks. • The machine shall have a parabolic breakaway squeegee design. • The squeegee shall automatically lift when the machine is reversed to prevent damage. • The squeegee blades shall be able to be changed without the use of tools. • The machine shall have a minimum of 550 watt/.75HP drive motor. • The machine shall have a minimum of two 550 watt/.75HP cylindrical brush motors. • The machine shall have a minimum brush speed of 650 rpm, with an optimal brush speed of 825 rpm. • The machine shall have a minimum of a two-stage 550 watt/.75HP vacuum motor. • The machine shall have a solution tank and recovery tank full and empty indicator. • The machine shall have a recovery tank debris tray. • The machine shall be equipped with a 10-foot spray hose. • The machine frame shall be no wider than 34 inches. • The machine frame shall have a powder-coated paint. • The machine shall have stainless steel hardware in vital components below the bumper. • The machine shall have color-coded and/or numbered wiring. • The machine shall have a seat switch which prohibits machine operation when the seat is unoccupied. • The machine shall have an automatic parking brake. • The machine shall have a steering wheel that allows all scrubbing functions to be completed within the reach of the steering wheel. • The machine shall have propelling and brake pedals laid out for a single foot operation like an automobile. • The machine shall be equipped with protective soft front corner rollers. • The machine shall have an audible chime when the machine is in reverse to alert the operator of switch position. • The machine shall carry a 36-month or 2,000-hour factory parts warranty. • The machine shall carry a 24-month labor and free travel factory warranty. • The machine shall carry a full satisfaction guarantee – if not satisfied with the performance of the machine within the first six months, the machine may be returned for a full refund, including freight charges. • The machine manufacturer shall have local factory-direct service. • The machine manufacturer shall provide an operator’s manual and training video at no charge. • The machine manufacturer shall provide parts and service manuals at the time of machine purchase. • The machine shall be delivered complete and ready for operation. • Once delivered, a factory-direct sales representative shall install the machine onsite. • A factory-direct sales representative shall perform a one (1) hour operational instruction to Fleet personnel to include familiarizing the Fleet personnel with the machine’s controls and operation, along with instructing the Fleet personnel on the machine’s routine maintenance functions.