Specification 134 sign body October 22, 2025

COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO

INTERNAL SERVICES AGENCY

FLEET SERVICES DIVISION

SCOPE: This specification describes nine (9) foot utility / service bodies, to be installed on brand new, County owned, ten thousand two hundred (10,200) pound GVWR, single rear wheel, super cab, cab and chassis units. In the first year of contract, it is the intent of the County to purchase a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of six (6) bodies installed on county owned chassis. The new cab and chassis units will be provided to the body builder as described within these written specifications and as delivered from the manufacturer with no modifications or preparations to accept the body. The body builder will be responsible for all modifications and installations related to the mounting of the body onto the chassis, and all other mechanical and electrical modifications and installations necessary to make all body accessories and equipment fully operational. Any equipment, modifications, parts, and labor not specifically outlined within these written specifications, but necessary to meet the specification requirements and to make the unit fully functional shall be included. The completed units will be used by the County of Sacramento as municipal utility service trucks. There is potential for the county to request additional units on this RFB both gasoline/diesel chassis and electric chassis. (see III. BODY REQUIRMENTS; V. ELECTRIC CHASSIS COMPATITBLITY)

I. GENERAL

1. It is the intent of the County of Sacramento to purchase equipment that will provide optimum benefit to the County. This does not necessarily mean that the County will buy the lowest priced product. Consideration will be given to the product warranty, service and parts support available in the Sacramento area, the number of satisfied users in this area, delivery dates and bidders past performance.

2. After mission consideration, the single most important factor in the bid evaluation will be emissions reduction factor of the engine. The County of Sacramento is committed to purchasing engines for vehicle(s)/equipment that meet or exceed actual tailpipe emissions standards for current year, specified by the EPA for the engine manufacturer.

3. USERS LIST: Bidder will provide, with the bid, a users list showing the names and addresses of businesses or other agencies within the Sacramento area using the bid product. This may be used, as a reference list by the County and consideration will be given to the number of users in this area.

4. DOCUMENT REVIEW: The bidder will provide, for the County’s review, at the County’s request, prior to bid award, copies of shop and service manuals for the equipment that was bid. Incomplete shop or service information may be cause for rejecting a bid.

5. DEMONSTRATION: At the request of the County the bidder may be required to provide a demonstration of the product bid. At the request of the County, failure to provide a demonstration as soon as reasonably possible but not to exceed thirty (30) days from the time of the request or failure of the product to perform satisfactorily during the demonstration may be grounds for bid rejection.

6. REGULATIONS: The unit(s) furnished to meet these specifications, including all equipment and accessories, will comply with all current applicable regulations of (1) California Vehicle Code; (2) California Code of Regulations; (3) California Air Resources Board; (4) Cal-OSHA; (5) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; (6) Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations; (7) California Environmental Protection Agency; (8) California Air Resources Board and any other legal requirements that apply.

7. RESPONSIBILITY: Vendor / Dealer will be responsible for vehicle / equipment compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, laws, etc., governing such vehicle / equipment at the time of delivery. Acceptance of such vehicle / equipment by the County will not relieve Dealer / Vendor of the responsibility of items that do not meet such requirements. Should any of these specifications conflict with any code, regulation, law, etc., the Dealer / Vendor will notify the County before manufacturing starts. Dealer / Vendor will not be held responsible for changes required by codes, laws, regulations, etc., to vehicle / equipment after the time of delivery.

8. SWITCHES AND INDICATOR LIGHTS: All switches and indicator lights inside the cab will be within easy reach and view of the operator. Lights will not be concealed, mounted or positioned in such a way that the operator while seated is not able to determine if a light is illuminated.

9. LABELS: All controls (levers, pedals, push buttons, switches, etc.) indicator lamps and accessories will be clearly labeled as to function and direction of operation. Unless otherwise specified herein, all labeling will be permanent placard type nameplates. Labels will be engraved metal or engraved laminated plastic attached with screws or rivets and will not utilize glues or press-on attachments. Hand engraving is not acceptable. Factory embossed knobs or handles are acceptable.

10. FACTORY CAB AUXILIARY SWITCHES: Should factory auxiliary switches be available for equipment such as strobes, work lights, PTO, pumps, body control circuits, etc. the chassis will be provided with such switches sufficient to control all equipment outlined within these specifications. When the factory auxiliary switches are available they will be used to provide the control for the intended equipment, NO EXCEPTIONS. Switches will also conform to “SWITCHES AND INDICATOR LIGHTS” and “LABELS” above.

11. HOSES, CABLES AND ELECTRICAL: For all motor vehicle body, ancillary equipment installation and trailer construction all hoses, lines, electrical cables and wiring will conform to the following:

a. All will be securely supported using properly sized vinyl coated or rubber cushion “P” type metal clamps (see http://www.mcmaster.com/#cushioned-cable-clamps/=ckmkdw for example).

b. Tie-wraps will be used only as necessary to aid in the securement of hose bundles. Tie-wraps will not be used for the primary supporting or securing of hoses/lines. Stick-on or glue-on retainers are not acceptable. Tie wrap tails will be cut flush and smooth with the buckle and not leaving a point or sharp edge to injure personnel. Any tie wraps not finished in this manner will be rejected during inspections.

c. Grommets will be used where any hoses, cables or electrical wires pass through compartments, frame members, bulkheads or any other material that may cause abrasion.

d. Positive protection or metal shielding will be used to prevent chaffing against frame members, sharp edges, fasteners, components, etc.

e. Any penetration of a weather resistant or proof type tool box, cabinet or compartment will be sealed to avoid water intrusion.

f. Wiring, internal and external, will be enclosed in loom and hoses and cables will be properly secured and routed in a neat professional manner.

g. Any wiring passing through a compartment, tool or materials supply or work area will be encased in steel tubing for protection. Tube ends will be properly cleaned and de-burred to prevent any wire chaffing.

h. Heat sources shall be avoided when routing hoses and electrical wiring. Any hoses or wiring that must be near a heat source must be adequately protected and shielded from heat to provide thermal protection.

i. Electrical Tape is not permitted in wrapping wiring, connections or as a loom support.

j. The use of “Scotch Lock” or equivalent wiring harness connectors is not acceptable.

k. Any wire splices and/or butt connections will be soldered with shrink tube, or finished using heat shrink butt connectors or butt connectors with shrink tube.

12. INVOICES: Dealer/Vendor will deliver invoice(s) for vehicle(s)/equipment to the following address:

County of Sacramento

Fleet Services Division

4001 Branch Center Road

Sacramento, CA. 95827

ATTN: Devin Perry

13. FEDERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION: All pricing is to exclude Federal Excise Tax. An exemption certificate will be furnished by the County of Sacramento if applicable.

14. DELIVERY: Vehicle/Equipment will be delivered with standard tool kits and manuals to:

Fleet Services Division

4001 Branch Center Road

Sacramento, CA. 95827

Contact: David Richey at (916) 875-5608

15. DMV DOCUMENTATION: Upon completion and delivery of the vehicles to the County by the body builder, the body builder shall provide all necessary documentation and certifications including completed vehicle labels, and weight certificates to the County of Sacramento Fleet Services Division. The County of Sacramento will be responsible for registering and titling the vehicle(s)/equipment with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Each unit is to receive an “EXEMPT” registration and license plates. Any documents, certificates that are to be provided by the body builder to facilitate DMV registration will reflect owner information as follows:

County of Sacramento

4001 Branch Center Road

Sacramento, CA. 95827

16. PAYMENT: The County will not accept the vehicle/equipment until all the conditions of this specification are met. The time period of terms and conditions of payment will not begin until after the County has accepted the vehicle/equipment.

17. NOISE LEVEL: The maximum allowable operating noise level for this vehicle/equipment, including all mechanical or hydraulic systems will not exceed 85dB(A) within the cab with the windows open unless pre-approved by the County.

18. WARRANTY AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

a. Minimum of one (1) year parts and labor commencing from the date and mileage that the County accepts the unit.

b. If the vehicle/equipment standard warranty or any component standard warranty exceeds one (1) year, that standard warranty will supersede the minimum requirements in these specifications.

c. All equipment on vehicle/equipment will be installed so that all manufacturers’ warranties remain in effect. Vendor/Dealer will be responsible for any equipment installed in such a way that voids any manufacturer warranties of those components.

d. Vendor/Dealer will be responsible for transportation and associated costs from the County facility to the designated warranty repair facility and return to the County facility for the unit(s) bid throughout the entire warranty period including extensions.

e. Warranty coverage will commence upon the acceptance of the completed unit by the County. The dealer shall be responsible for all registrations and notifications to the manufacturer(s) to ensure that the warranty period commences as of the acceptance date so that the County receives all of the benefits of the full term of the warranty coverage.

19. MANUALS: Vendor/Dealer will provide for each unit or series of like units and each of the units accessories (such as a compressor, generator, pumps, crane, body, hydraulic pump, etc.), the manuals listed below. Manuals provided will be current and of the same model provided to the County, not for “similar” models.

a. Two (2) copies each of the operator’s manuals.

b. Two (2) copies each of any safety manuals.

c. One (1) copy of the body builder’s layout book.

d. A copy of the line-set ticket showing options installed on the unit will be furnished if available.

· Please list the type of media to be supplied on response page.

· Should any of the above manuals not be available for the vehicle/equipment it will be listed on the exception page of the bid response.

· All manuals, software and other media provided shall be original and complete as provided by the manufacturer. Facsimiles, photo copies, and copies of software or other media is not acceptable.

· Bid disqualification will result in a bidder not following the above requirement.

20. MODEL SELECTION: Only new models in current production, which are catalogued by the manufacturer, and for which printed literature and specifications, are available, will be acceptable. All equipment catalogued as standard will be furnished with the vehicle/equipment whether or not it is listed in these specifications.

21. COMPONENTS: The component parts of the unit will be of proper size and design to safely withstand maximum stresses imposed by a maximum capacity load, and the manufacturer’s rated loads for axles and bearings will not be exceeded when the unit is loaded to such capacity. All driving parts will have a torque capacity sufficient to transmit maximum power developed by the engine. All components will be OEM unless not available as an OEM option. All components will be mounted or installed as per component manufacturer’s specifications.

22. CONSTRUCTION: Any apparent silence within any part of this specification as to any detail, or the omission from it of a detailed description concerning any point, will be regarded as meaning that only the best commercial practice is to prevail, and that only materials and workmanship of first quality are to be used. Corners will be rounded, edges and surfaces will be free of sharp edges and burrs. County personnel frequently service and maintain the equipment and will not at any time be exposed to injury from unfinished parts. Body and all components will allow for full movement of tires and suspension without rubbing, interfering or limiting in any way.

23. COMPLETED VEHICLE LABELS: If this vehicle/equipment is a chassis with a manufactured body, the body manufacturer will be registered with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The completed unit will be affixed with a label certifying compliance with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and displaying vehicle identification and weight ratings. Labels will comply with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 565 through 568 for but not limited to information and placement.

24. WEIGHT CERTIFICATES: Each unit shall be weighed after completion with all required chassis fluids and fuel. The vendor shall provide a certified weight certificate at the time of delivery. Prior to delivery the bidder will scale the unit and provide a certified weight certificate from an independent third party weigh master. Each individual unit shall have its own certified weight certificate. The certificate will show the front axle, the rear axle or rear tandem axle weights and the total completed vehicle weight. The bidder shall be responsible for all weigh master charges and fees.

25.

OPERATION OF COUNTY OWNED VEHICLES AND PERMITS: Any necessary permits required to facilitate movement of the County owned vehicles while in the body builder’s possession, and any related charges or fees shall be the responsibility of the body builder. The body builder shall be responsible for any fees, penalties or fines assessed as a result of failure to acquire the proper licenses or permits for purposes of transporting County vehicles while the vehicles are in the body builder’s possession. The body builder shall be responsible for the safe operation of County vehicles while in the body builder’s possession. The body builder agrees to indemnify and hold the County of Sacramento and its employees harmless against any actions or liabilities arising from the body builder’s operation or possession of the vehicle(s). County vehicles are only to be transported for the purposes of facilitating completion of the specific items outlined within this written specification and related pick-up and delivery to the County of Sacramento.

26. FLUIDS AND SERVICING: The new vehicle/equipment will be completely serviced by the successful bidder or their authorized agent. All fluid levels including crankcase, differential, transmission, and any auxiliary equipment included in this bid will be filled to manufacturer’s recommended capacity prior to receiving at the delivery destination. Vehicles / equipment will be delivered to the County with less than 1,000 odometer miles. This mileage may be exceeded but only due to transporting the vehicle / equipment over the road for delivery to the County. Should the mileage exceed 1,000 miles due to transportation, the vendor or qualified service provider for the vendor will change the engine oil, filter and lube the chassis before delivery to the County. In addition the vendor will supply the County a document of service from the servicing provider. For body installations on County owned vehicles supplied to the body builder, this provision shall only apply if the body builder increases the unit mileage 1,000 miles or more in the course of their installations. Odometer readings will be recorded at the time the body builder receives each chassis unit.

27. FUEL: Vehicle(s)/Equipment including auxiliary engines with separate fuel tanks will be delivered to the County with a minimum ten (10) gallons of fuel per fuel tank. Vehicle(s)/Equipment including auxiliary engines with separate fuel tanks and a capacity of less than a ten (10) gallon tank will be delivered with a minimum of one half (1/2) tank of fuel per fuel tank.

28. QUESTIONS: After a successful bidder has been awarded a bid, should at any time during the construction process that vendor have a question or doubt about any of the specifications listed in this document they will notify the Fleet Services Vehicle Specifications Office at (916) 875-4783 for clarification before continuing. All questions prior to the bid award will be directed to the Contracts and Purchasing Division agent listed on the front of this RFB.

29. KEYS: Dealer/Vendor will supply four (4) complete sets of keys for each vehicle/equipment. This will include chipped and remote keys, individual remote keys (only as applicable to modifications, alterations or installations to the chassis) and all locks on vehicle/equipment (such as cabinets, drawers, doors, pad locks, equipment boxes, etc.). Each units body locks and compartments will be keyed alike unless unfeasible to do so or directed otherwise by these specifications. If unfeasible, the bidder will state so in the exception page of the bid package. If more than one unit is requested in the bid then the units will have different key sets for ignition, cabinets and other locks. One unit’s keys will not be capable of opening other unit’s locks. Keys shall be flat cut; standard key cuts in the industry will not be used such as CH501 or CH545.

30. EQUIVALENTS: All components specified that include the language “or equivalent” will mean the same in configuration, specifications and minimum performance of the component in the opinion of Sacramento fleet management. Equivalents must be approved by the Fleet Services Vehicle Specifications Office at (916) 875-4783 before that equivalent may be used.

31. MEETINGS AND INSPECTIONS:

a.

A pre-production meeting is required by the County of Sacramento to discuss the specifics of how the vehicle/equipment will be built before construction starts.

b.

A pre-paint inspection by the Vehicle Specifications Office is also required before painting to ensure that the mounting and fabrications meet County specifications and requirements.

c.

A pre-delivery inspection will be performed by the County just prior to the delivery of the vehicle/equipment for specification compliance.

d.

An in-service inspection will be performed by the County after delivery of the vehicle/equipment during which all operations and functions will be tested. Additionally, the vehicle/equipment will again be inspected for compliance with these written specifications.

e.

It will be the responsibility of the Dealer/Vendor to contact the County for these inspections. Please contact the Vehicle Specifications Office @ (916) 875-4783 when the vehicle/equipment is ready for inspections.

f.

Any defects or deficiencies identified as a result of any of the above listed inspections shall be corrected by the vendor/dealer in accordance with the warranty provisions within this specification. Corrections previously made as a result of prior inspections shall not excuse the dealer/vendor from correcting any additional deficiencies identified at any time within the warranty period.

g.

Travel, lodging and meals for up to two (2) designated County representatives will be furnished by the vendor if the location of the pre-paint inspection and/or pre-delivery inspection should take place farther than a 150 mile radius from the Fleet Services facility located at 4001 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, Ca. 95827. The units will be as complete as possible for the inspections.

32. PROVISIONS FOR MULTI-YEAR PRICING:

a. Pricing for initial one year term:

i. Upon award of bid, the winning bidder, herein referred to as the Prime Vendor, shall honor the pricing of the original bid submission for the period of one calendar year commencing from the date of the original bid submission deadline. The pricing shall apply to the base bid submission and all options which were offered in the original bid submission. This provision shall apply for all subsequent purchases during the one year period regardless of quantity or the number of separate purchase orders issued.

ii. Any subsequent purchases under this provision shall be at the sole discretion of the County. There shall be no obligation for the County to make any additional purchases under this specification other than the minimum quantity specifically listed within the “SCOPE:” section on the first page of this document and for which a purchase order has been issued.

iii. Any cost reductions during the initial one year period shall be extended to the County.

iv. In the event the County wishes to add additional equipment or options to subsequent purchases under this agreement a detailed request for a quote for the additional equipment shall be presented by Fleet Services to the Prime Vendor. The requested items shall be quoted by the Prime Vendor in an itemized written quote to be presented to Fleet Services. Upon approval by Fleet Services for the additional equipment, the pricing shall become subject to the same terms and conditions as the original bid submission and shall expire on the same date as the original bid pricing.

b. Pricing extensions beyond one year term:

i. Upon mutual agreement of the County and the Prime Vendor this agreement may be extended for a maximum of two (2) individual one (1) year terms. Each one (1) year extension of this agreement shall expire on the anniversary date of the original bid submission deadline. In no case shall there be any extensions beyond three (3) years from the date of the original bid submission deadline.

ii. An extension may be initiated by County of Sacramento at any time within one year of the expiration of the initial term for the first extension, or within one year of the expiration of the first extension for the second extension.

iii. The County may consider pricing adjustments only after the initial one year period.

iv. Any increases in pricing to the County shall be substantiated by documented pricing increases to the Prime Vendor from the chassis manufacturer, body manufacturer, or major material supplier(s) directly related to the equipment outlined within these bid specifications.

v. Requests for pricing increase shall be submitted to the Fleet Services Division with the appropriate documentation to substantiate the request. Requests for pricing increases are subject to review and approval by the Fleet Services Division and the County Contracts and Purchasing Services Division.

vi. Pricing increases shall not exceed five percent (5%) increase per extension period.

vii. Pricing increases shall become effective at the time of the first purchase during the subject extension period and shall remain in effect until the expiration date of the extension period.

viii. Pricing increases shall not be retroactive and shall apply only to purchase orders issued subsequent to an approved increase.

c. Limits of pricing provisions:

i. The pricing provisions within this document shall apply only to pricing of the specific equipment outlined within this written specification with no other protections expressed or implied. No part of this pricing provision shall be construed to supersede any other agreements, documents, policies or procedures of the County Contracts and Purchasing Services Division. The County of Sacramento reserves the right to issue the same or similar specifications for public bidding at any time without advance notice to the Prime Vendor.

II. CAB AND CHASSIS REQUIREMENTS

A. CAPACITY:

1. Shall be rated not less than ten thousand six hundred (10,200) pounds GVWR.

B. CAB TO AXLE DIMENSION:

1. Approximately sixty (60”) inches.

2. Wheel base approximately one hundred sixty four (164) inches or less.

C. ENGINE:

1. Type: Gasoline, three hundred (300) net horsepower minimum.

2. Oil Filter: Spin on

3. Air Cleaner: Heavy duty.

4. Magnetic drain plug in oil pan.

5. Cooling System:

a. Heavy duty or extra cooling radiator.

c. Fan clutch.

6. OPTIONAL ENGINE: Should an optional engine be available for the chassis specified that may include gasoline, propane, LNG, CNG or any other alternative fuel, it shall be listed separately and included in this bid as an added or reduced cost item. The optional engine bid shall be comparable and include horsepower, torque and emission rating comparisons to the primary engine specified.

7. Exhaust: Shall exit right side behind rear axle.

D. TRANSMISSION:

1. Type: Automatic

2. Air to oil transmission cooler

3. Synthetic fluid.

4. Magnetic drain plug.

E. FRAME:

1. Channel, cross member type.

2. Two (2) front mounted tow hooks.

3. Heavy-duty factory steel front bumper.

F. FRONT AXLE AND GAWR:

1. Not less than four thousand five hundred (4,400) pounds GAWR.

2. Power Steering.

3. Shock absorbers.

G. REAR AXLE AND GAWR:

1. Not less than six thousand seven hundred (6,700) pounds GAWR.

2. Single wheels.

3. Magnetic drain plug.

4. Synthetic lube.

H. FRONT SUSPENSION:

1. Coil consistent with GAWR.

2. Stabilizer bar.

I. REAR SUSPENSION:

1. Multi-leaf single stage consistent with GAWR.

2. Stabilizer bar.

J. WHEELS AND TIRES:

1. Four (4) wheels and tires consistent with GAWR.

2. Highway tread.

K. BRAKES:

1. Dual hydraulic power.

2. Front and rear disc with full floating calipers.

3. Four wheel anti-lock system.

4. Mechanical parking brake.

L. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:

1. Batteries: One (1) twelve (12) volt. Minimum of six hundred fifty (650) CCA.

2. Alternator: One hundred fifty (150) amps, minimum.

SPECIAL NOTE:

Successful bidder shall review the all of the electrical requirements of this specification and provide a charging system that shall maintain the system voltage no less than 13.2 volts at the battery (ies). This may require a larger than specified alternator. Voltage shall be measured at the batteries with full electrical demand (worst case scenario) of the specified vehicle and the engine at idle for an extended period of time.

3. Circuit breakers in lieu of fuses where available.

4. “Scotch Lock” wiring harness connectors are not acceptable.

M. FUEL TANK:

1. Forty (40) gallon minimum.

2. Filler or body near filler shall be labeled as to the type of fuel required. An example would be, “GASOLINE”. Label shall conform to “GENERAL, LABEL” requirements.

N. CAB:

1. Extended cab.

2. SEATS:

a. Front - Cloth bucket seating.

b. Rear – Folding bench to allow for storage when not in use.

c. Center console installed between front bucket seats shall be an aftermarket Troy Products AC-PENDAFLEX designed to hold legal sized hanging files. The console will be mounted in the vehicle using the Troy Products mounting plate specific to the chassis. For more information use the following link. http://www.troyproducts.com/products/Consoles/Accessories/Consaccess%20storage/acpendaflexL.html

d. Minimum thirty eight (38) inches head room measured from cab ceiling to top surface of seat in upper-most position.

e. Outside seat belts to have boot type retractors.

f. Sacramento County prefers to have vehicle driver and all passenger seat positions provided with "Whip Lash" protection by way of padded head restraints. If the manufacturer lists such a restraint system as an option, then it is to be provided.

3. Tilt steering wheel.

4. Cruise control.

5. Electric windows and door locks.

6. Dual speed electric wipers with intermittent switch & windshield washers.

7. Daytime running lights or “lights on with wipers on” feature.

8. Dual sun visors.

9. Dual arm rests.

10. Dual note electric horn.

11. Tinted glass.

12. Dual mirrors. Electric, motorized, four (4) way, retractable, heated mirrors. Controls shall be mounted within easy reach of the operator. Six (6”) inch convex mirrors shall be mounted below each of the side mirrors. Integrated factory spot mirrors may substitute the six (6) inch spot mirrors if they are of similar size and provide an adequate wide view. Mirrors supplied shall provide sufficient view to rear with given body width.

13. Fresh air heater and defroster with variable speed fan.

14. Factory Air Conditioning.

15. Two (2) 12-volt power point receptacles (cigar lighter type) with covers and labeled “12 VDC” shall be provided in cab for additional plug-in accessories.

16. AM/FM radio with speakers and antenna.

17. Door activated dome light.

18. Dual map lights.

19. Rubber floor covering.

20. Factory exterior cab steps.

21. Cargo light at rear of cab.

22. Factory roof mounted cab identification / clearance lights.

23. Two grab handles to assist driver and passenger entry.

24. Factory auxiliary switches for switching of body circuits if available. Shall be labeled as specified.

25. Paint shall be Fleet White.

O. INSTRUMENTATION:

1. Standard instrumentation

III. BODY REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: Please review II. CAB CHASSIS REQUIRMENTS, N. CAB for additional items that builder is required to install on chassis.

A. TYPE:

1. One hundred eight (108) inch long, eighty four (84) inch wide flat bed with divided storage compartments, tool boxes, overhead material rack, sign storage rack, and bolt / nut storage bin.

NOTE: The County will regularly load these units to near maximum capacity during operation. During the design and fabrication of the bodies, careful consideration shall be given to minimizing the weight of the completed bodies without compromising quality or structural integrity.

B. CONSTRUCTION:

1. One hundred eight (108) inches long for the main body structure. This measurement does not include the headboard or overhead rack.

2. Eighty four (84) inches wide.

3. Height of overhead rack will be no higher than necessary to achieve the desired four (4) inches of cab clearance.

4. Ten (10) gauge steel diamond plate floor. Formed sides to be approximately six (6) inches high with bottom return flange of approximately one (1) inch. If bed will have a seam it will be center of the bed and a continuous weld.

5. All edges of bed under structure will allow water, mud and debris to fall off. Bed and under structure will not be constructed in such a way that water mud or debris will become trapped. Edges that are turned up or blind pockets are unacceptable.

6. Longitudinal members to be three (3) inch structural steel minimum set thirty seven and one half (37 1/2) inches apart measured at the outside and run past front sill approximately two (2) inches to incorporate interior verticals of headboard. The width of the longitudinal members may be changed if necessary to match chassis frame rail width.

7. Cross members to be four (4) inch formed ten (10) gauge steel or four (4) inch structural steel “C” channel on approximately fifteen (15) inch centers. Both front and rear members are to be structural steel. All cross members shall be full width of bed and reinforced to longitudinal rails.

8. The body shall be securely mounted to the chassis. Flange plates or “U” bolts or a combination of both may be used. All fasteners shall be of the proper type and rating to safely secure the body. Consideration shall be given to the location of the body fasteners to allow for period maintenance and checking fastener torque.

9. The configuration, fabrication and mounting of the body shall allow full travel of suspension and provide adequate clearance for tires and wheels.

10. Fender panels shall fill the space between the under body tool compartments providing a finished look. Fenders shall completely cover wheels and have a fully finished trimmed or rolled edge. Mud Flaps if required or if necessary to protect lighting or other body components.

11. Fuel filler(s) shall be recessed in the body side in a fuel pocket with trimmed opening in rail. Fuel filler neck must have adequate slope to allow easy filling of tank. Filler will be labeled per I. GENERAL, 12. LABELS.

12. Paintable automotive grade body sealer shall be utilized between all seams, gaps in welds, or any other areas on the body which may be prone to water intrusion or corrosion.

13. All body lighting will be supplied and installed per “Electrical” specifications.

C. HEADBOARD:

1. Four (4) vertical two (2) inch by two (2) inch by one eighth (1/8) inch wall box tube sections at an outside width of seventy two (72) inches overall. These dimensions allow for a twelve (12) inch tool cabinet at the right (curb) side front of the body. The two (2) outer vertical tubes will be reinforced where they are welded to the forward surface of the body in a manner that does not impede bed space. The left (road) side outer vertical will line up with the outside edge of the body. The right (curb) side vertical will be inset twelve (12) inches from the outside edge of the body in line with the outside rail of the overhead rack and will extend upward clear to the bottom of the upper rack structure. The two (2) inner vertical tube supports shall be welded to the longitudinal members of the body structure that extend beyond the front sill of the body.

2. The height of the lower section of the headboard will be approximately nineteen (19) inches above deck height. The height may vary depending on the chassis used and the height of the rear cab window. The top of the lower sheeted section of the headboard shall match the height of the bottom of the rear window of the cab.

3. A seventy (70) inch full width tube of the same material shall be welded horizontally across the top of three (3) vertical tubes and weld to the inner surface of the right (curb) side vertical tube at a height just below the cab rear window where the lower steel sheet and upper flat expanded metal meet. This tube shall be capped on the left (road) side and finished for painting.

4. One (1) vertical tube shall be welded and gusseted on top of the horizontal tube detailed in item 3. above inset twelve (12) inches from the left (road) side edge of the body. This vertical tube shall serve as the left (road) side vertical forward support for the overhead rack structure. It shall be placed at an overall outside width of sixty (60) inches from the right (curb) side vertical tube at the right (curb) side of the headboard. These vertical tubes will double as the forward uprights for the overhead rack structure. Gussets shall also be used at the tops of these tubes to the inside and to the rear where the upper rack structure will attach. The height of these tubes shall be determined by the overall cab height of the chassis to allow for four (4) inches minimum clearance between the top of the cab and overhead rack.

5. The lower rear surface of the headboard will be sheeted with fourteen (14) gauge smooth sheet steel from the base up to the bottom of the cab window. The base shall be continuously welded to the deck. The vertical and upper horizontal edges may be stitch welded. The welding of the steel sheet to the head board frame shall allow no buckling of the sheet and no open spaces between the headboard frame and the steel sheet. Automotive paintable body sealer shall be utilized between all welds, including the front of the headboard, to seal any gaps between the welds and prevent corrosion and rust stains.

6. The upper narrower section of the headboard behind the cab window shall be sheeted with flat expanded metal which will be welded to the two vertical tubes above the fourteen (14) gauge steel sheet. Expanded metal will be three quarter (3/4) inch, nine (9) gauge thickness flattened expanded metal punched clean and not having any burrs or sharp edges in the opening of the strands. All cutting of the expanded metal will be on the bond of the sheet and no sharp points will exist. The installation of flat expanded metal will be with the “long way of design (LWD)” installed horizontally. All welds, edges and ends of expanded metal shall be ground completely smooth before painting.

7. Work light bracket on the right (curb) side fabricated from three (3) inch by three (3) inch by one quarter (1/4) inch steel angle approximately six (6) inches long welded to the underside corner where the headboard outer vertical support meets the longitudinal rail of the main rack structure. Placement of the bracket shall provide a flat surface outside of the perimeter of the rack to mount the work light and allow space for angle and rotation adjustment.

D. ABOVE DECK DIVIDED STORAGE COMPARTMENTS:

1. Left (road) side divided compartment for housing sign posts and flag standards mounted flush with the outside of the body edge.

a. Dimensions shall be eighty one (81) inches long by twelve (12) inches wide by sixteen (16) inches high constructed of fourteen (14) gauge steel.

b. The rear of this compartment shall be positioned twelve (12) inches from the rearmost edge of the body.

c. The forward end of the compartment shall be positioned fifteen (15) inches to the rear surface of the headboard. The space between this compartment and the headboard will remain open deck space.

d. A full length horizontal interior divider shall split the upper and lower halves of the box evenly forming two (2) eight (8) inch high compartments one on top of the other.

e. The top compartment shall have no dividers. It shall be closed at the forward end of the compartment with flat expanded metal. The rear of the compartment shall be adequately framed with one half (1/2) inch square tube or flat bar to accept a rear facing door hinged at the bottom with a locking stainless steel “T” handle latch. Lock shall be keyed to match the other tool compartments on each unit.

f. The lower compartment shall have one (1) full length vertical divider forming a four (4) inch wide compartment on the outside and an eight (8) inch wide compartment on the inside. The forward and rear ends of the lower compartment shall remain open to allow storage of long posts.

g. Open ends of the compartments shall have no flat metal edges. All edges shall be rolled or similarly finished to produce smooth rounded edges with no sharp corners.

h. Mount 5gal water cooler bracket to the top of this compartment toward the front of vehicle.

2. Right (curb) side divided compartment for storing sign posts mounted flush with the outside of the body edge.

a. Dimensions shall be seventy two (72) inches long by twelve (12) inches wide by eight (8) inches high constructed of fourteen (14) gauge steel.

b. The rear of this compartment shall be positioned twelve (12) inches from the rearmost edge of the body.

c. The forward end of this compartment will be positioned against the rear of the right front tool cabinet described in H. TOOL BOXES, item 6., on page 14.

d. The rear end of this compartment shall remain open to allow storage of long posts.

e. This compartment shall have two (2) full length vertical dividers forming a four and one half (4 1/2) inch wide compartment to the far outside, a four (4) inch wide compartment in the middle and a three and one half (3 1/2) inch wide compartment to the inside. Open ends of the compartments shall have no flat metal edges. All edges shall be rolled or similarly finished to produce smooth rounded edges with no sharp corners.

f. Three (3) drain holes of a two (2) inch diameter will be drilled in the deck prior to installation of this compartment. Locations will be at the very front bottom of the compartment centered in the spaces formed by the vertical dividers. These holes will allow drainage since this compartment mates to the rear of the right front upright tool cabinet.

g. Shovel holder brackets shall be incorporated on the top of this compartment. A ten (10) inch length of two (2) inch angle steel will be welded centered across the top of the compartment spaced at eleven (11) inches behind the forward tool compartment. Pairs of upright shovel handle brackets of two (2) inch by one quarter (1/4) inch flat bar will be installed. The forward brackets will be six (6) inches high spaced eleven inches to the rear of the upright of the forward angle steel bracket. The rear brackets will be four (4) inches high spaced thirty six (36) inches behind the forward brackets. All brackets will be centered on top of the above deck divided compartment. Refer to overhead drawing.

E. SIGN STORAGE RACK:

1. Dimensions thirty six (36) inches long by twelve (12) inches wide by twenty (20) inches high.

2. Base for the sign rack shall be fourteen (14) gauge steel with edges on the long sides one (1) inch high. Tops of edges are to be rolled and have no sharp edges.

3. The forward upright surface of the sign rack shall be fourteen (14) gauge minimum smooth steel twenty (20) inches high by twelve (12) inches wide. All edges shall be finished smooth.

4. Seven (7) evenly spaced one quarter (1/4) inch round steel rods with a ten (10) inch radius bend positioned to form storage slots for signs accessible from the rear of the body. Each rod will weld to the top of the forward upright surface of the sign rack twenty (20) inches above the base and extend to the rear of the base plate. Refer to drawings. The full length of each of the rods are to be covered with one quarter (1/4) inch black air hose prior to welding in place. Do not split the hose to install. The air hose is to protect signs from damage.

5. Three (3) evenly spaced one quarter (1/4) inch round steel rods with a ten (10) inch radius bend positioned directly under and in line with the three (3) inner most rods described in item #4 above. These three rods shall weld to the forward upright surface of the sign rack at a height of fifteen (15) inches and shall extend back twenty four (24) inches and weld to the base plate. These smaller rods will also be covered with black air hose prior to welding in place.

6. The sign rack assembly shall be constructed and painted before securing to the deck. The deck also shall be fully painted before attaching the sign rack. The sign rack shall be bolted to the deck using carriage bolts or similar round headed fasteners to avoid damage to signs during storage.

F. BOLT / NUT BIN:

1. Bolt / nut bin permanently installed inset into the deck centered at the rear of the body.

2. Overall dimensions of the cutout in the deck and the outer enclosure will be nineteen (19) inches the long way of the body by twenty eight (28) inches across the body. The bin will be four (4) inches deep. The entire bottom of the enclosure shall be perforated steel with one eighth (1/8) inch holes. Placement of the bin shall be as far to the rear as possible without compromising structural integrity. This outer enclosure shall house the divided bin which has smaller dimensions.

3. The dimensions of the inner bin shall be fifteen (15) inches by twenty four (24) inches by four (4) inches deep creating a two (2) inch open space around the perimeter of the inner bin.

4. The inner bin shall be permanently installed in the outer enclosure (not removable) and will be constructed of fourteen (14) gauge steel. The inner bin will be divided and cross divided as shown in the drawings. The inner bin perimeter and dividers shall all have rolled tops or otherwise finished edges. Straight sheared unfinished edges are not acceptable. The bottom of the entire enclosure including the inner bin shall be the same (shared) perforated steel used for the outer enclosure to allow water to drain.

5. The lid for the outer enclosure and inner bin will be of the same material as the body deck material and shall cover the inner bin and the two (2) inch open perimeter space. The lid shall be hinged at the front and shall rest on a narrow stepped surface to the inside of the cut out in the deck so that the lid is flush to the deck when closed. The stepped surface shall adequately support the lid but shall not encroach into the open space around the bin any more than necessary. The lid will have a simple pull up handle centered at the rear that drops flush with the floor when not in use and is easy to use with a gloved hand. The handle inset shall be one inch centered in the open space at rear of the bin.

6. Hinge will be a single heavy duty stainless steel piano hinge and installed with bolts or machine screws with lock nuts or rivets so that a damaged hinge will be easily replaced. Hinge flange will not be installed above the bed floor.

G. TOOL BOX FRAME:

1. A rectangle frame made of one and one half (1 ½) inch angle iron with flange on the outside of the rectangle. Clear inside measurements will be twenty one (21) inches long by nine (9) inches wide. The frame will be bolted to the bed deck on the left (road) side twelve (12) inches from the rear of the deck as far to the outside as possible between the bolt / nut bin and the rear vertical post.

2. The frame will be painted prior to installation to prevent rust from forming between the tool box frame and the deck and shall be bolted to the deck using carriage bolts or similar round headed fasteners without blunt edges. Overhead view drawing shows the location.

H. TOOL BOXES:

1. Tool cabinets will be approximately fifteen (15) inches deep (exception: the right front cabinet will be twelve (12) inches deep).

2. All doors shall be dual panel design with automotive type seals and spring over center type door stops. Hinges shall be full length and shall be attached with screws or rivets. Latches on all doors shall be stainless steel “T” handle type. All cabinets on each unit shall be keyed alike, but the keys of one unit shall not open any of the cabinets on any other units in this group. Standard key cuts in the industry such as CH501 and CH545 will not be used.

3. Enclosed cabinets will have two (2) drain holes each with plugs.

4. Left (road) side front below deck tool cabinet will be thirty (30) inches long by eighteen (18) inches high by fifteen (15) inches deep. Door shall hinge on leading edge and include a spring over center stop to prevent the door hitting the cab but will allow the door to open minimum ninety (90) degrees. A rain gutter or drip rail shall be incorporated above the door and at the leading edge (if necessary) to prevent water intrusion.

5. Left (road) side rear below deck compartment will be thirty (30) inches long minimum by eighteen (18) inches high by fifteen (15) inches deep. Compartment will be open (no door) and will have a one and one half (1 1/2) inch perimeter steel frame of one quarter (1/4) inch thickness, and one (1) horizontal hinged slat of two (2) inch by one quarter (1/4) inch flat bar installed horizontally at a height ten (10) inches from the top of the box to the top of the slat across the compartment opening. The metal slat shall hinge at the leading edge and shall have a latch with a pin retainer installed at the rear. The retaining pin shall have a cable type tether attached to prevent loss. Four (4) one half (1/2) inch drain holes without plugs will be in the four corners.

6. Right (curb) side front tool cabinet will be twenty four (24) inches long by forty eight (48) inches high by twelve (12) inches deep. Door shall hinge on leading end and include a spring over center stop to prevent the door hitting the cab but will allow the door to open minimum ninety (90) degrees. A rain gutter or drip rail shall be incorporated above the door and at the leading edge (if necessary) to prevent water intrusion. Looking at the cabinet from the outside the left sixteen (16) inches of the cabinet will be vertically divided top to bottom and will be supplied with four (4) fully adjustable shelves. The right eight (8) inch section will remain open. One stationary hook will be mounted centered on the forward side of the divider approximately six (6) inches from the top of the compartment.

7. Right (curb) side rear below deck compartment will be thirty (30) inches long minimum by eighteen (18) inches high by fifteen (15) inches deep. If this compartment interferes with chassis exhaust dimensions may be adjusted during the pre-production meeting. Compartment will be open (no door) and will have a one and one half (1 1/2) inch perimeter steel frame of one quarter (1/4) inch thickness, and one (1) horizontal hinged slat of two (2) inch by one quarter (1/4) inch flat bar installed horizontally at a height ten (10) inches from the top of the box to the top of the slat across the compartment opening. The metal slat shall hinge at the leading edge and shall have a latch with a pin retainer installed at the rear. The retaining pin shall have a cable type tether attached to prevent loss. Four (4) one half (1/2) inch drain holes without plugs will be in the four corners.

I. OVERHEAD RACK:

1. Overhead rack with upper tool / material storage tray shall be built in accordance with these specifications and accompanying drawings.

2. The main rack structure will be constructed of heavy duty two (2) inch by two (2) inch by one eighth (1/8) inch wall square tube.

3. Overall dimensions of overhead rack shall be twelve (12) feet and two (2) inches long (not including the forward center strobe mounting plate) by sixty (60) inches wide. The rear of the rack shall be positioned twelve (12) inches forward of the rear edge of the deck. The front of the rack shall extend forward from the front edge of the headboard over the cab by forty eight (48) inches. All longitudinal tubes of the rack structure shall be one piece with no seams.

4. Height dimensions shall be determined by the cab and chassis selected and shall provide a minimum of four (4) inches of…