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Document
Transit Security Threat Assessment
Year Created: 2024
DOCUMENT
SPEC - Trailer, Equipment, Fixed Deck, Beavertail, Dual Wheel, Tandem Axle, with Rear Loading Ramp 2006
- YEAR CREATED: 2006
- ENTITY TYPE: Authority: Transportation
- TYPE OF DOCUMENT: SPEC - Specification
- Transportation
This document outlines the requirements for the delivery, acceptance, and payment of equipment ordered by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). It specifies that manuals containing illustrated parts lists and operating and service instructions must be delivered with each unit. The manuals should be detailed and cover all necessary service and operating instructions, including parts lists with part numbers, descriptions, and component locations. The document also requests additional information such as manufacturer's recommended service intervals and recommended fluids and lubricants. It states that a data sheet should be completed and submitted for informational purposes.
The document further mentions that a Manufacturer's Statement of Origin (MSO) must be furnished with each unit at the time of delivery. It emphasizes the delivery requirements, stating that equipment must be delivered within the specified timeframe, and liquidated damages may be deducted for late deliveries. It also mentions the possibility of requesting a pilot model unit for inspection and performance testing. The document states that all equipment will be subject to acceptance inspection and performance testing upon receipt, and any units not delivered in compliance with the purchase order specifications may be canceled.
Payment will be made within 30 days after acceptance inspection, and a working day is defined as a calendar day excluding weekends and holidays. The document includes warranty requirements, stating that the unit shall be warranted against defects for at least 12 months, with the vendor responsible for the warranty. It also specifies that the manufacturer must have an authorized dealer or factory-trained personnel available for warranty repairs and service.
Additionally, the document mentions optional equipment, such as composite flooring and a winch, with specific requirements outlined for each option. For the winch, it specifies that a protective installation must be in place to protect the top of the winch from damage caused by equipment being loaded. The control for the winch should be mounted to the rear of the equipment.