Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru
FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
Backhoe for the DND
W6399-13EC81/A
Fall, Moctar
Telephone No. - (819) 953-0864 ( )
Fax No. - (819) 956-5227
AMENDMENT NO. 005
This amendment is raised to answer Bidders' questions.
#1: 3.5.1 (c) vi: Backhoe Loading Reach.
Q: Can you explain what this is?
Answer: In accordance with SAE J49, the Backhoe Loading Reach is
the horizontal distance from the intersection of the swing pivot
centerline and supporting surface to the bucket teeth with the
bucket positioned so that a line passing through the hinge pin
center and passing through the farthest forward point of the
bucket cutting edge shall be 60 degrees maximum with respect to
the horizontal.
#2: 3.5.1 (c) vii: Backhoe Lift Distance
Q: Can you explain what this is?
Answer: In accordance with SAE J 31, the Backhoe Lift Distance
is the horizontal distance from the intersection of the swing
pivot centerline with the supporting surface to the center of
the vertical load line of the hinge pin, at which the rate boom
and dipperstick capacity is measured.
#3: 3.5.1 (c ) Backhoe Lift
Q: Where is this capacity determined? Is it at ground level?
Answer: In accordance with SAE J31, the Backhoe Lift is the load
that can be lifted by actuating the boom cylinder(s) and can be
held by the dipperstick cylinders(s).
#4: 3.9 Engine
Q: You are specifying 110 HP with a Torque rating of 300 lb-ft.
We have a HP rating of 109 with a Torque rating of 381 lb-ft.
Will you accept 109 HP? I meet and exceed all of your
specifications except for the engine.
Answer: The net engine power at the rated engine speed, in
accordance with SAE J1349, shall be at least 110 HP. A lower
power would not be acceptable.
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN THE SAME.
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
