Electric Chain Hoist - 2 Ton, with Plain Trolley

The Iowa DOT is seeking competitive quotes for Electric Chain Hoist - 2 Ton, with Plain Trolley as per specifications outlined on buyer attachments tab. The Iowa DOT bidding process is subject to the procedures and requirements established in Iowa Administrative Code 761--20.

Contract Award

One contract will be awarded for all items. All items are tied.

**P1** - Electric Chain Hoist - 2 Ton, w/ Plain Trolley, quantity 1 each. Chain Container Motor: 1 hp, 115V, 1 ph, 60 hertz. Lift Speed: 7-8 fpm. Beam to Floor Height: 17ft 1in. I-Beam Type: American Standard (Tapered Flange). Beam Flange Width: 6.5 in. Length of runway: 37ft 3 in. Width between rails: 10ft. Vendor Required to Install as per attached Specifications on Buyer Attachments Tab. Location of Installation: Iowa DOT Garner Maintenance Garage, Garner, Iowa.

**P2** - Electric Chain Hoist - 2 Ton, w/ Plain Trolley, quantity 1 each. Chain Container Motor: 1 hp, 115V, 1 ph, 60 hertz. Lift Speed: 7-8 fpm. Beam to Floor: 16’7”. Beam Flange Width: 6.5”. Length of Runway: 70’. Width between Rails: 10’. Vendor Required to Install as per attached Specifications on Buyer Attachments Tab. Location of Installation: Iowa DOT Waverly Maintenance Garage, Waverly, Iowa.

**P3** - Electric Chain Hoist - 2 Ton, w/ Plain Trolley, quantity 1 each. Chain Container Motor: 1 hp, 115V, 1 ph, 60 hertz. Lift Speed: 7-8 fpm. Beam to floor 15’9”. Beam flange width 6.5”. Length of runway 70’. Width between rails 10’. Vendor Required to Install as per attached Specifications on Buyer Attachments Tab. Location of Installation: Iowa DOT West Union Maintenance Garage, West Union, Iowa.

**Specifications** (*DOT Spec. No. 3-D61H-092526*)

• Capacity & Lift – Rated loads for 2-tons, with 10, 15, or 20-foot standard lifts.
• Voltage & Motors – 115/230 – Single Phase. 60 hertz.
• Limit Switches – Adjustable to regulate upper and lower travel. Brass nuts standard for improved repeatability and chain positioning.
• Oil Bath Transmission – Precision machined alloy steel gears run in oil bath for longer, quieter operation.
• NEMA 3R Push Button Station – Ergonomic design fits operator’s hand for thumb or two-handed operation. 24 Volt Control for operator safety.
• Frame – Compact aluminum housing for portability and ease of installation.
• Plain Trolley – For manual positioning of hoist and load.
• Wrap-Around Side Plates – Act as safety lugs and as bumpers to protect wheels.
• Trolley Wheels – Machined, cast iron wheels with sealed, lifetime lubricated ball bearings.
• Lifetime Warranty

Vendor to install Electric Chain Hoist on site in location designated by the purchase order.

Shipping Terms

Deliveries shall be F.O.B Destination.

Approved Brands

Any manufacturers’ names, trade names, brand names, or catalog numbers used in the specification are for establishing and describing general performance and quality levels. The references are not intended to be restrictive, and bids are invited on these and comparable brands or products of any manufacturer. Responders must include alternate brand specifications for purposes of comparison to approved brands based on the same or higher level of performance.

Award - Cost and Other Factors

It is the intent of the Iowa DOT to award the contract to the responsible bidder whose submission is the most advantageous to the Iowa DOT, cost and other factors considered. Other factors include, but are not limited to: meeting or exceeding mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, and meeting required time schedule. Other factors may also include a comprehensive review of bidders past work performance, and work capacity.

Notification of Intent to Award

After responses are evaluated, a Notification of Intent to Award (NOIA) and bid tabulation will be posted publicly on the IMPACS Business Opportunities site.

Communication

Until a contract is awarded, the sole point of contact for this bid opportunity will be the Purchasing Agent listed in the event. All questions must be directed solely to the Purchasing Agent and will not be accepted after the Q&A Submissions Close Date. Bidders are strongly encouraged to submit all questions through the Q&A Board.