152-60-15 D1 Street Sweeper Rental 2 Eng Min Rev7 2026Mar.docx

Specification No. 152-60-15 D1 Rental

Specification No. 152-60-15

Specifications for Self-propelled, Dual Engine, Mechanical, Street Sweeper Rental

State of Illinois Department of Transportation Bureau of Business Services

Specifications for a Self-propelled, Dual Engine, Mechanical, Street Sweeper Rental March 2026

This specification covers a dual engine, self-propelled, 4-wheel, mechanical, broom type unit with elevating dirt hopper for use in Department of Transportation maintenance operations. The Department of Transportation is specifying acceptable units by required accessories as outlined below.

Requirements of the Bidders:

All bidders are expected to quote upon a manufacturer's latest standard model complete with all standard equipment plus any optional or special equipment required. Optional equipment when called for in the specification to be included in the quoted unit price. Units shall have all necessary accessories and attachments mounted when delivered and as described in the attached specifications. Deviations from these requirements in efforts to obtain extremely low prices will not be acceptable. Equipment proposed meet the requirements specified below.

Unless otherwise specified, the proposed equipment shall be complete in all parts and ready for immediate use upon delivery.

Bidders are advised to carefully read these specifications as changes have been made since the last solicitation issue.

Proposed with This Bid:

Serviceability:

If any equipment fails to conform to the rental agreement during the applicable rental period, the Vendor or Manufacturer will adjust, repair or replace the equipment at no additional charge to the Department within 48 hours upon notice from the Department. Equipment shall be repaired on-site and will be performed at no additional cost to the Department. The Vendor may provide or perform their warranty service at a dealer location within the Districts geographic region if on-site repair is not possible. Vendor shall facilitate pickup and delivery of equipment at Vendor's cost if service or repair(s) are made off-site during the rental period. The contract Vendor is responsible for any failure of their allied or sub-contractors’ fulfillment of said guarantees.

Delivery:

It will be the responsibility of the successful vendor to guarantee delivery within the quoted time and to require allied manufacturers or suppliers to complete the installation of auxiliary equipment in accordance with the quoted delivery time.

All equipment provided by the Vendor and the sub-contractor(s) shall be fully operational when delivery is made. Any noted defects at the time of delivery shall be addressed by Vendor in the first 72 hours of in-service.

Bidder/Vendor acknowledges the requirements above. Yes |_| No |_|

Chassis Requirements:

The following applies to all rental units:

· New or used unit or a combination of both.

· New and/or Used will be delivered serviced/repaired and ready for operation upon delivery.

· New and/or used units will be subject to “Serviceability” as referenced on page 2.

The sweeper to feature a dual engine design, mounted on a cab style truck manufacturer’s chassis. All sweeping, dirt collection and handling functions to be accomplished by mechanical means powered by an auxiliary diesel engine or as specified within this document. Air or vacuum sweepers will not be considered as equivalents.

Chassis:

Minimum Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 19,500lbs.

Brakes:

The effective lining area as required for GVWR and GAWR ratings.

Emergency Brake:

Manufacturer’s standard.

Program OEM chassis software to sound audible alarm if driver’s door opens, and brake is not applied.

Power Steering:

Manufacturer's vocational duty.

Steering Wheel:

Tilt and telescopic adjustment features.

Electrical System:

Minimum 12-volt, negative ground.

Batteries:

Long life, maintenance-free, include external jump studs and must meet or exceed engine manufacturer's requirements at -17C. (0o F).

Electrical Circuit Protection:

Circuit breakers - Manually reset breakers should be used in place of fuses whenever possible.

Standard Lights:

The unit to include all lighting required by the applicable State and Federal Codes, including but not limited to head lights, turn, tail, and brake. Lighting to perform all sweeping functions at night to be included.

Reflectors As required by Illinois State law.

Lighting Safety Pre-check:

If available, standard chassis lights to be programmed to alternate in a sequence so that a single operator can visually inspect.

Backup Alarm:

Sound level - High range minimum of 107 decibels +5, measured at 4' rear of chassis.

Chassis Engine:

Manufacturer’s current production, electronically controlled, turbo-charged, charge air cooled diesel engine.

Component:

Cooling System:

Manufacturer’s severe duty for engine supplied.

Coolant to be “long-life” type anti-freeze requiring minimal maintenance.

Transmission:

Allison automatic, manufacturer automatic, or Automated manual not requiring a clutch. Minimum operating ranges to include - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, neutral, and reverse.

Component:

The sweeper to provide sweeping speeds above and below 12 MPH and be capable of traveling at highway speeds of not less than 60 MPH on level ground when fully loaded.

Selector:

Transmission range selector with lighted position indicator. Indicator must clearly indicate gear selection as listed above.

PTO Instruction Plate Location:

Dashboard or left door in clear view of the driver.

Fuel Tank(s):

Manufacturers standard for engine supplied.

Tank steps constructed with manufacturer's standard open-grated, anti-skid material.

Each tank to be lettered with "ULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL ONLY". Letters to be a minimum of 1” high, block type. If truck is equipped with a Urea/DEF tank, it’s to be clearly identified as such.

Auxiliary Step:

An additional step to be placed at or just below the bottom of fuel tanks or SCR systems that do not provide a safe step height minimum of 18” from level ground. Step offset to maintain equal footing from first step to cab sill. Surface area to be not less than that provided with standard tank step and covered with open-grated, anti-skid material.

Visual example of tank with auxiliary step.

Operator’s Cab:

Manufacturer's standard air ride, all-weather, insulated, with cloth or vinyl headliner.

Windshield and side glass to be tinted, safety type.

Convenience Items:

Interior grab handles with high visibility color or marking. (i.e. Safety Yellow)

Power Windows Power Locks Two ignition keys All necessary controls and gauges required for operation of the unit from either side to be furnished if dual controlled unit is supplied.

The cab side windows to be of an accepted design that permits maximum operator visibility of broom operation, curb(s) and obstacle location.

Seat Belts and Shoulder Harnesses:

Driver and passenger seat to be high-back, air suspension type or similar design with lumbar support.

If available, all seat belts, manufacturer’s high visibility color. (i.e. Blaze Orange) Instruments and Warning Systems:

The following instruments and warning systems at minimum:

1. Speedometer

2. Odometer

3. Tachometer

4. Fuel gauge

5. Voltmeter

6. DEF/Urea gauge if equipped.

7. Hour meter

8. Engine-coolant temperature gauge with high temperature warning light and chime

9. Air pressure gauge with low-pressure warning light and chime

10. Engine oil pressure gauge with low-pressure warning light and chime

11. Transmission temperature gauge

12. Electronic cruise control

13. Engine air filter restriction gauge Radio:

Standard AM-FM radio with weather band and Bluetooth connectivity.

Heater & Defroster:

Heavy-duty, hot water, fresh air type with all controls for effective heating and/or defrosting under cold weather conditions. Controls furnished to provide for circulation of “in-cab” air.

Air Conditioning:

Manufacturer’s standard air conditioning with standard manual controls. Controls capable of circulating “in-cab” air without outside “makeup” air.

Windshield Wipers:

Type - Dual, heavy-duty, electric, two-speed windshield wipers with intermittent speed control. All chassis lights to turn on when wipers are in use.

Rear View Mirrors:

Type - Dual, power, outside, rear vision.

Size - Manufacturers standard.

Adjustment - Vertical and horizontal.

The sweeper to include two (2) outside minimum 6” convex mirrors, one on each side, at the bottom of each of the standard mirror frames for easy viewing of the side gutter brooms during sweeping.

Fender Mounted Mirrors: (Conventional Cab Only) Fender mounted mirrors of size recommended by manufacturer for chassis and completed truck.

Rear View / Back Up Camera System with Integrated Rear Sensors:

· Minimum 7” Color Monitor Displays Camera and Distance to Obstacles

· System Provides Visual Alert from Obstacles

· Waterproof and heated Backup Camera (IP69K) with Infra-Red Night Vision

· View displayed as seen (not mirror image)

· Aircraft grade cable connectors Special Truck Wiring:

General Requirements:

A lug capable of supporting a constant 20-amp currant draw to be provided for temporary installation of department owned radio equipment.

LED Warning Light Bar:

Type – 55” - 72" bar type or two mini light bar modules with amber LED lights aimed to the front, side, and rear.

Location - Cab.

Lens color – Clear/Amber Control - located in the cab.

Component:

Note: Two (2) additional Amber LED warning strobe lights to be installed on the rear of sweeper body if LED light bar is obstructed by sweeper body height.

Sweeper:

Power Unit:

A Start/Stop switch to be in the operator’s cab.

The auxiliary engine to be a current production, low emission, liquid cooled, diesel that provides a minimum 65 horsepower.

The auxiliary engine to be equipped with cold weather starting system.

The engine coolant to be “long life” type anti-freeze requiring minimum maintenance.

The engine to include the following:

· Full flow spin on oil filter

· Dry element air filter

· Dash mounted filter restriction gauge.

· Fuel filter.

· Fuel/ water separator.

· High temperature/low oil pressure automatic shutdown The auxiliary engine to have a battery with CCA capacity to meet manufacturer’s recommendations.

Hydraulic System:

Sweeping functions and the deployment of the brooms to be driven hydraulically. The ground pressure control for these brooms to be provided by operator controls or an automatic self-adjusting system.

Gutter broom cylinders to provide automatic or operator controlled down pressure.

Hydraulic pump system capacity to operate all sweep functions simultaneously.

Hydraulic reservoir to include an easily visible outside level indicator.

A replaceable style filter capable of removing water to be provided.

A gauge to monitor hydraulic filter restriction to be mounted in the cab with an indicator light to light before bypass begins.

Pneumatic System:

The pneumatic system to derive its air source from the chassis or secondary system. This system to operate independently from the brakes and be constructed to ensure braking system safety. The system to include a separate air tank used only for sweeping functions.

Main Broom:

Rear mount, tube style, polypropylene filled and double wrapped at both ends. Broom minimum diameter 34” with a minimum length of 58”.

The main broom to be deployed and driven hydraulically by a hydraulic motor mounted directly to the broom core. Chain and sprocket style drive methods will not be considered equal to this requirement.

The broom speed, variable using “In-Cab” controls. These controls also provide the ability to raise and lower functions. The main broom to have a self-adjusting system for pressure and wear.

The main broom hood, designed to prevent overthrown material from being directed into traffic, redirects the material into the dirt chamber and allows for ease of maintenance on the main broom.

Gutter Brooms:

Right and left gutter brooms to be provided.

Each gutter broom filled with steel wire bristles with a minimum sweep path 12” beyond the front chassis tire.

Gutter brooms to be driven by hydraulic motors directly mounted to steel disc broom mounting plates.

Tilting of the broom to be variable from the cab. This function allows the operator to tilt the gutter side broom inward and outward from the cab while sweeping.

Brooms to be fully adjustable by the operator from the cab, or automatic for float, pressure, tilt and provide the same adjustment throughout the expected broom life. Overload and obstruction protection to be included.

Gutter brooms to be capable of retracting automatically by use of a single button or switch located at the operator’s station. Broom rotation to cease and retract when the sweeper transmission is shifted into reverse.

Sweeping Path:

The sweeping path with gutter brooms, and main broom in operation to be a minimum of 120”.

Conveyor:

Capable of loading the hopper to 100% of the rated, useable capacity.

Bi-directional and fully controlled by the operator without leaving the cab.

Fully capable of clearing debris of a wide range of sizes, requiring no adjustments to the system to accomplish the function. Functional clearance to be accomplished by the ability to elevate the lower portion of the elevator during the sweeping operation.

Reversible in direction without stopping or reversing any broom.

Speed variable from the cab.

Equipped with a jam warning device to warn the operator.

Driven by a direct-drive hydraulic motor, steel roller type chain on polyurethane sprockets, capable of maintaining heavy loads of material without slipping or stalling. High strength, belt type with full width cleats or equal design to “carry” material for deposit into the hopper. Conveyor designed to work at highway speeds and able to handle DOT sweeping functions, including large debris such as hubcaps, mufflers, retreads and other large items.

Note: A squeegee type conveyor with bolt on flights does not meet this requirement.

For safety purposes the conveyor to automatically stop and raise when the transmission is shifted into reverse or when the sweeper is placed in the transport mode.

Water Spray System:

Water tank with a minimum capacity of 200 gallons.

Spray nozzles located in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

Water pump on/off controlled by the operator.

Water pump constructed to provide the capability of running dry indefinitely without damage.

A low water tank level warning light to be provided in the operator’s console.

A fill hose, consisting of a minimum of 16’ of 2” hose equipped with NST coupling for a fire hydrant and hydrant wrench to be provided.

An in-line water filter to be provided with the fill hose to prevent contaminants from entering the water system.

System provides the capability to flush the conveyor and dirt box/hopper.

Dirt Hopper:

Designed to dump cleanly, rapidly, and fully utilizing controls in the operators’ cab.

Working capacity of the hopper no less than a Volumetric Capacity of 4 cu.yd, and Material volume of 3.2 cu.yd. An indicator light to be included alerting the operator when the hopper reaches capacity. Hopper inspection access to be provided to allow visual inspection.

The hopper to provide a lifting capacity of no less than 9,300 lbs. and dump at varying heights from 38” to 10’-0” as measured from the open hopper chute.

The hopper side door dump feature to allow the debris to dump into the receptacle ensuring the loaded hopper does not dump debris onto the sweeper or ground.

The hopper to be constructed of high tensile steel.

Note: Units requiring the extension of outriggers or stabilizers to dump will not comply with these specifications.

Instrumentation:

The auxiliary sweeper engine instrumentation/indicators, visible from either operator’s position if dual position is provided:

· Tachometer

· Hour meter

· Oil pressure

· Voltage

· Coolant temperature

· Air filter restriction The sweeping instrumentation, visible from either operator’s position:

· Hopper full indicator light

· Hydraulic filter restriction indicator

· Sweeper “out-of-level” indicator

· No water spray indicator

· “Raised” hopper indicator.

· Gutter broom pressure (one gauge for each broom) to measure pressure to hold brooms in the down position.

· Conveyor jam warning

Automatic Lubrication:

System to provide lubrication to all grease points on the sweeper and chassis except for rotating shafts.

The above specifications will be the same for all units.

District Specific Body Configuration and Options:

Listed below are the requirements for the body configuration for the requesting District’s unit. Some options may be in “Lieu of” or “in Addition to” the base specification above.

District 1 No additional options required for this unit.

General:

Safety Components:

The truck/unit shall be furnished complete with all safety components that are required by the current Federal, State, ANSI, NEMA and OSHA Safety Standards.

Operator's Books:

The successful bidder shall furnish an operator’s manual(s) with each unit.

Note: The manuals above may be furnished on flash drive in lieu of paper.

Vendor Rental Requirements:

Delivery and pickup of the trucks at the beginning and end of the rental period shall be the responsibility of the vendor.

All maintenance and service on the machines, as required by the operator’s handbook, shall be the responsibility of the vendor. This maintenance and service shall be performed by the vendor at the Departments facility where the machine is located.

All warranty repairs or equipment failure repairs shall be the responsibility of the vendor. If a machine cannot be repaired within 72 hours, an equal replacement unit shall be provided at no additional cost to the District.

General:

Requirements Covering Items Detailed Above:

Any parts, tools, and/or accessories not specifically called for but required for proper operation of the machine to be provided.

The component parts of the unit shall be of proper size and design to safely withstand maximum stresses imposed by a capacity load.

Educational Instruction: Per Machine Instruction performed by qualified factory or dealer personnel covering safety, operation, routine service, and daily maintenance of the machine shall be provided following the delivery and acceptance of the machine. The instruction shall be for two (2) personnel assigned by the District as operators or maintainers of the machine. A minimum three (3) hours of Instruction required to satisfy this requirement. Instruction not meeting this requirement will be cause for a “Complaint to Vendor”.

Bid Response:

Bidders will need to send copies of each of the following with their bid response.

a) Specification

b) Descriptive Literature Bidder/Vendor acknowledges the requirements of the specification. Yes |_| No |_|

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