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MY 2 2199Q _I BOOK 80 PAGE 14,2,, TO: Dominick Mascola DATE: May 16, 1990 FILE: Purchasing Manager THRU: James W. Davis Public Works Depth FROM: Albert van Auken0e Road & Bridge Supt. SUBJECT: Flail Mowers Bid 90-66 REFERENCES: In reviewing bid specification for the Flail Mowers the following bidders did not meet specifications. 1. Pipin Tractor (Bush Hog) A. Mower housing specification for 11 guage, they have 10 guage. B. Drive line 1. Gear box 60 HP continous 90 HP intermittent, they have 40 HP. 2. Automatic spring tensioned idler assembly, there not spring. C. Knives 1. Specs not available on dimension of knives. 2. Spec.36 pairs, they have 33 blades. D. Options 1. Lift chains to allow flexibility and various ranges, Not available. 2. Lamanated rear rubber roller not available. 2. Ford Tractor Did not complete specifications Attachment A of bid. Later submitted a photostat of Mower and in reviewing it found it also did not meet specifications. Therefore recomend purchasing from Berggren Equipment Co. (Terrain King) as there machine meets specifications. Commissioner Bird expressed surprise that Bush Hog, which he has always been familiar with as a quality mower, wouldn't meet our specifications. General Services Director Dean advised that the Terrain King has a new type of flail mower that is much safer than the old Bush Hog. Bush Hog has just come out with their flail type, but this company has had one for a long time, and Superintendent Van Auken has one in service now the same as he specced. Commissioner Scurlock expressed concern that the specs should be written broad enough to allow competitive bidding, and Commissioner Bird agreed that the specs in this particular instance were very tight. Public Works Director Davis noted that we have been very safety conscious lately due to the new self-insurance program, and we have found that the mowers we specced were very safety 10