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Can ODOT be more specific with regard to the need for customizable reporting and Ad Hoc queries listed in multiple places in the spec? Specifically, what types of customizable reporting are requested? Can you elaborate on Ad Hoc reporting so vendors can determine if they meet spec?

The specification requires the vendor transmit pavement temperature, ambient temperature (air temperature). Does this information come from the spreader controller or directly from the RoadWatch sensor?

We are a proven and experienced provider of the type of GPS/AVL system referenced in RFP 402-10. However, as a privately held company, we are not able to disclose the requested financial and legal information requested on page 5 of the RFP, as this information will ultimately become public once the contract is awarded. If we do not supply that information as part of our RFP, will we be automatically disqualified?

1. How does ODOT envision the "Shift" and "Cycle" information to be collected by the system? Is it preferred that the proposed system provides an user interface on a mobile data terminal for user to input the Shift and Cycle? Cycle was described in page 9 of the RFP as leaving and returning to the origination point. What if a truck returns to the origination point for a temporary stop? Please describe how ODOT manages and tracks “Shift” and “Cycle”. 2. Does ODOT have a preferred wireless carrier?

Please disregard the previous question.

Valley Blades intends to bid the ODOT Invitation No. 403-10. It is our intention to satisfy the contract exactly. In this light please see below questions with regard to some ambiguities on the drawings for item 12 – 203.2mm (8”). General Questions: (The following refer to both drawings, option 1 & 2)* 1. Please clarify which is meant by “carbide insert”, carbide matrix/hardfacing or tungsten carbide inserts? “Carbide insert” is specified. In our experience these types of Plow Guards generally have a carbide matrix sometimes called “hardfacing” or “carbide imbedding” applied in this area. This is typically done in a process similar to welding. In contrast carbide tipped blades have Tungsten Carbide (WC) inserts fastened by brazing into a slot machined into the steel body. 2. What material is required for the base and bar welded to the front of these parts? Typically these parts are manufactured from a base component of AISI 1018-1030 hot rolled mild steel. Usually a bar is welded to the front of these parts; typically made from the same material. 3. What are the dimensions of the bars attached to the front of the parts? Option 1 (THICKNESS X HEIGHT) Option 2 (.750” X HEIGHT) 4. What is the hole type / size? There are no dimensions for the 4 holes in the parts. Normally these holes would be machined to accept 5/8” diameter plow bolts. These holes consist of a 1.125” diameter countersink with a .6875” square through hole. *Valley Blades would be pleased to provide drawings of standard parts which may help to clarify some of the preceding questions as well as prevent any future misunderstanding. Please provide instructions as to where these drawings can be sent.

Exhaust CFM is critical when spec'ing tailpipe devices. How do we respond to the bid but still define whether the price quoted is for a medium or heavy duty engine.

We need clarification between Section 1.2, Item 1 and Section 2.2 of the RFI. Section 1.2, Item 1 asks for "three (3) statewide projects within the last 15 years" and Section 2.2 asks us to, "List all stste implementations". Can you please provide clarification regarding these two apparantly different directions, with respect to references, in the RFI?

* Question = What is the delivery / What is theinstall timeframe? It is not spelled out in the agreement and the concern is if we win the bid and ODOT demands an unrealistic delivery it would cost us $$.

District 4 elevator maintenance bid: There is a wheel chair lift at this location. Is this unit, State ID 46960, included in the maintenance agreement?

1. Will a certified arborist be required for all activities ,such as single & multi blade trimming, mulching, stump grinding, and truck loading etc? 2. Certified Arborist - certified by whom? 3.Your mulching line item- Skidsteer Mulchers range from Bobcats ($50 - $60 per hr or less) that are not comparable in production to purpose built skid steers such as (Rayco, Supertrak, Fecon etc.)($80 - $150per hr & up) Cat 287 w Hi flow & ASV RC 100 are not purpose built, but will do the job on an occasional basis. It is not an apples to apples bid. If I bid $50 per hr for a bobcat w/head and somebody bids $80 per hr for a real Skidsteer mulcher, the bobcat is the cheapest, but even an ASV RC 100 4:1. They simply do not have the horsepower, Hydraulic flow & pressure & cooling capacity to properly run a head productively. So a $50 per hr bobcat will actually be 4 xs more expensive than a better machine listed above, because it will take them much longer to produce the same amount of work. Perhaps this could be bracketed by Hp. For instance Our Supertrak Sk 400’s (400hp) are more per hr than our Supertrak TL 150‘s (97hp), 120’s (120hp) & 140’s (140 hp). The units we mulch behind our hedgers with offer a superior (fine mulch) product as compared to our forestry mulchers. Set a minimum of 97hp. and then give line items for 97 - 200 hp 200 - 300 hp & 300 hp and above. That way your people will be able to make a choice that is the most productive & cost effective for their need. Generally these machines run about $1 per HP per hour. Chippers You spec a Bandit 1850 chipper. This is a 18" chipper with anywhere from 250 hp - 325 hp. Why a disc as opposed to a drum. A drum will process the bigger wood and limby trees faster than a disc chipper of the same size? I understand you don’t want someone showing up with a DR 8hp chipper. Would a Vermeer BC 2000 (20") drum chipper with 250 hp engine be comparable to an 1850?

I would like to requested the following changes to the bid speciifciation on pg27, section 10K: Minimum 2mm changed to 2.2mm VM20 changed to META Altro Meta 2.2mm has replaced Altro VM20.

I can not find in the spec a call out for a DOUBLE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT, yet in the excel spread sheet it is called out. Freedman does not make a seat to meet this spec. We left that item at $0 on the sheet. Is this acceptable?

On the Pricing Sheet, Items 6 & 7: Is this the total price for both elevators in District 7?

We would request consideration be given to splitting out the Incandescent fixtures from the LED fixtures. Incandescent fixture availability is limited and may be discontinued completely. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 which took effect January 1, 2006 requires that "any traffic signal modules or pedestrian module manufactured on or after January 1, 2006 shall: (1) meet the performance requirements used under the Energy Star program of the Environmental Protection Agency for traffic signals........(2) be installed with compatible, electrically connected signal control interface devices and conflict monitoring sytems." Only LED signals meet the Energy Star program requirements referenced. We question whether incandescent traffic signals should be provided on public projects. Are the 5 section signal sections to in-line or cluster configuration? If the 5 section is to be a cluster is the signal to be provide with any bracket(s)? Are backplates to be provided with a reflective tape border?