Supply and Delivery of Three (3) More or Less Production Model Pumpers

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONSSPECIFICATIONS OF GOODS AND SCOPE OF SERVICESThe Contractor shall furnish all necessary labour, materials, supplies, and transportation necessary to manufacture and deliver the Goods and any spare parts in accordance with this RFQ.Schedule A-1 – Technical and Functional Specifications and Requirements defines the technical and functional specifications and requirements for the Goods. These technical and functional specifications and requirements are based on a general performance type specification pursuant to which the Contractor shall be responsible for designing, fabricating, assembling, testing and finishing the Goods, in compliance with the requirements of the RFQ. Included within these specifications and requirements may be specified components, equipment and systems, usually accompanied by the phrase “or approved equal.” Such components, equipment and systems, or deviations and substitute items specifically approved by the City, shall be provided as part of the completed Goods under the RFQ. The City’s specification of such components, equipment and systems or the approval of such items, however, shall not relieve the Contractor of any obligations under the RFQ since the City expects and is relying on the Contractor, in designing and testing the Goods, to verify suitability and safety of materials, components, equipment, systems and items before incorporating them into the design, fabrication or assembly of the Goods provided by the Contractor.All parts for body and chassis which are necessary in order to provide a complete unit, ready for operation, shall be included and shall conform in strength, quality of workmanship, and materials to that which is usually provided by the trade in general. Any variance from these specifications and functional and technical requirements or standards in quality should be clearly pointed out in writing by the Contractor in their response. The specifications and functional and technical requirements for the Goods as specified in this Schedule A, describe the minimum specifications and functional and technical requirements the City requires the Goods to meet. The Goods shall meet or exceed the minimum specifications, and functional and technical requirements. The Contractor will coordinate progress of the work, progress schedules, and submittals. The unit(s) proposed shall be new, manufacturer’s latest make and model in current production as offered to commercial trade and shall be furnished complete with all factory-installed standard equipment and accessories listed in the Contractor’s latest literature for the respective unit and any additional equipment as may be defined in the technical specifications. Throughout these specifications and functional and technical requirements, compatibility is of the essence and any modification, accessory, device, material or type of construction, whether to existing or to the specified equipment, which may be necessary to incorporate the specified equipment into the existing equipment shall be considered to be a part of these specifications whether detailed by item or not. Workmanship shall be the best quality, executed by workers experienced and skilled in the respective duties.ADDENDAIf the City determines that an amendment is required to this RFQ, the City Representative will issue a written addendum by posting it on the BC Bid Website at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca and the City Website at www.surrey.ca (collectively, the “Websites”), and upon posting, any addenda will form part of this RFQ. It is the responsibility of Contractors to check the Websites for addenda. The only way this RFQ may be added to, or amended in any way, is by a formal written addendum. No other communication, whether written or oral, from any person will affect or modify the terms of this RFQ or may be relied upon by any Contractor. By delivery of a Quotation, the Contractor is deemed to have received, accepted and understood the entire RFQ, including any and all addenda.All inquiries related to this RFQ should be directed in writing to purchasing@surrey.ca