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Comm i <br />BOOK 77 PAGE 04 <br />isioner Scurlock expressed concern about the formulation <br />of our specs when we bid various items. He felt a great deal can <br />be learned in this regard by getting input .from the private <br />sector. With regard to those of the bidders who did not meet the <br />specifications, the question that comes to mind is just how <br />important are the items they do not meet and are those items <br />critical. Commissioner Scurlock stressed that his overriding <br />concern when we draw up specs is that we don't write them so that <br />they possibly preclude certain pieces of equipment. <br />County Attorney Vitunac informed the Board that representa- <br />tives from Fiat -Allis of North America, the low bidder, wish to <br />contend that they do meet specifications and they would like to be <br />heard this morning. <br />In general discussion, Commissioner Bird commented that when <br />heavy equipment bidders go to the trouble involved in bidding <br />something like this, it is kind of upsetting to have quite a few <br />thrown out for not meeting specifications, and the Board agreed <br />that we should hear from the Fiat -Allis representatives. <br />Administrator Chandler advised that the basic question has to <br />do with the weight that we have specified as the base weight of <br />the vehicle (34,833 lbs.) He explained that we specified that <br />based on the experience we have had at the Landfill over the <br />years, and four of the bidders did not meet that specification. <br />Another bidder did not meet the specification for hydraulics and <br />electronic monitoring. <br />Commissioner Scurlock understood this particular piece of <br />equipment is not intended for use on the hill but for loading <br />material into the burner and chipper. <br />General Services Manager Dean confirmed that it is to be used <br />for loading the burner and chipper. As to the weight, he noted <br />that the specifications were drawn up by the Landfill Department. <br />Roland McNeal, Supervisor of the Landfill, who has many years of <br />experience out there, and this is the weight he felt was needed. <br />Director Dean displayed a sample specification sheet showing where <br />