189-60-01 Articulating Aerial 49ft Trlr Mntd Rev2025July~1.docx

Specification No. 189-60-01 Specification No. 189-60-01

Specifications for an Articulating Boom Lift

State of Illinois Department of Transportation Bureau of Business Services

Specifications for a Trailer Mounted, Articulating Boom Lift With 49’ Reach Platform

July 2025

This specification covers a trailer mounted, articulating aerial device to be used by the Department of Transportation personnel for aerial inspections and work. In an effort to improve parts and service availability and increase tool life, the Department of Transportation is specifying units and 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:

All aerial devices to include the following standard or optional accessories and equipment:

Aerial Lift Reference: Nifty Lift TM50, Genie TZ-50 or equal per specification.

The unit design is for the primary purpose of providing personnel both an aerial lift platform and a working platform.

Aerial controls for the complete operation of this device shall be contained at the basket at the end of the boom with secondary controls at base of unit.

Power Source:

Self-contained Electric, Fueled, or Hybrid combination providing 6 to 8 hours of run time.

Component provided:

Fueled engines to meet or exceed all current emission standards.

Fuel system: (If equipped) The fuel system clearly labeled as such.

The fuel tank sized properly to manufacturer’s specifications for engine supplied with unit.

Cooling System: (If required) Manufacturer’s standard cooling system with long life antifreeze.

Auxiliary Power (If equipped with fueled engine) The aerial device equipped with 12-volt DC auxiliary power to operate the boom functions in the event of loss of engine power.

Hydraulic System:

The power for the mast provided by a hydraulic system as designed by the manufacturer.

Component provided:

All hydraulic cylinders include holding valves to prevent cylinder collapse in event of hydraulic hose failure.

The hydraulic oil reservoir capacity and design as required by the pump manufacturer to maintain proper heat levels during normal and inclement weather.

The hydraulic systems design removes debris and water. The reservoir mounted to provide easy access to add oil or change filters and screens.

General Dimensions and Capacities:

Proposed aerial device:

Aerial Lift:

The aerial device to provide a minimum height of 49’ to the bottom of the platform with a working height minimum of 55’.

The boom consists of hydraulically articulated sections.

The aerial device is capable of 355 degrees of rotation.

Personnel Platform The aerial platform dimensions 42” to 44” long and 25” to 27” wide with self-leveling.

The platform leveling system maintains the platform in level position relative to the frame of the chassis throughout boom movement.

The platform to include safety rails rated to support a minimum 300 pounds and include ingress/egress access.

The platform to be 400-pound minimum rated capacity. The platform shall include safety lanyard attachment points (PPE).

Boom and rotational controls shall be easily accessed by the operator.

Boom(s) The booms to be tubular sections including heavy duty cylinder fittings, pivot pins, and replaceable, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene wear plates.

Lift shall be accomplished using double acting hydraulic cylinders with holding devices.

The boom(s) provide a horizontal reach over the side a minimum of 28’.

Operator’s Controls:

Operator’s controls - proportional electronic joystick(s) with a console mounted on the operator’s platform.

The aerial device controls at the platform include all boom and platform functions. Boom master switch, start/stop, boom control switch, etc.

The functions of all controls to be permanently marked.

A set of controls mounted in a secure location on the chassis provided. These controls to be capable of over-riding the platform controls.

Chassis Outriggers: (Four Corner Leveling Jacks) The chassis hydraulic outriggers provide a self or auto-level feature to maintain a level work platform in a parked position on uneven terrain. Level indicator provided in easy to see location.

The outriggers provide a minimum 8 degrees of slope leveling.

Chassis:

The chassis/trailer designed to support the full weight of unit at highway speeds.

The running gear consists of a torsion or leaf spring suspension type axle, electric brakes with automotive or trailer style hub assemblies.

Maintenance points with grease zerks, including at each hub for wheel bearing maintenance.

The drawbar/tongue with a pintle hitch 22” to 27” in height. Safety chains shall be included with hitch.

Component provided:

A tongue jack rated for proper G.V.W. of unit included, mounted as far back on tongue as possible.

Tires and wheels: New first run quality, automotive or trailer style wheel and tires rated for G.V.W. of unit and able to operate at highway speeds, but capable of "OFF ROAD" use. Spare tire and wheel to be included.

Lighting:

The unit shall be equipped with LED lighting for towing. The lights shall function as running, turn, and brake when plugged into tow vehicle. A 7-way SAE male connector, ATA approved, to be provided. Lighting and reflectors shall conform to all Federal and State DOT regulations.

Paint/Finish:

All exterior surfaces normally painted to be cleaned, prepped, painted or powder coated manufacturer’s standard color.

The above specifications will be the same for all units equipped with Telescopic Aerial Lift:

District Specific Configuration and Options:

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

District 3 Diagnostics: In “addition” to base specification.

Option to include manufacturers diagnostic tool to maintain or repair unit.

Warranty and General Bid Information:

Safety Features:

The unit proposed must comply with all Federal, OSHA and ANSI safety requirements.

Inspection and Tests:

The State of Illinois reserves the right to request the bidder to give a demonstration of the unit prior to delivery.

Cost of minor modifications to the unit, if required, and contained in the specifications, will be borne by the successful bidder.

Manufacturer's Standard Warranty:

Coverage - All defective parts and workmanship.

Duration - One (1) year from date of acceptance minimum.

Warranty service - All defects shall be corrected at no cost to the State.

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.

Manuals:

Copies of all operators’ manuals, parts lists and warranty information shall be provided at the time of delivery.

One copy of the service or shop manual for each machine shall be provided upon delivery.

Note: The manuals, parts lists, and service or shop manuals listed above may be furnished on Flash drive in lieu of paper.

Educational Instruction:

Instruction performed by qualified factory or dealer personnel covering the operation, routine service and maintenance of the complete unit shall be provided upon delivery or scheduled thereafter. The instruction shall be for all personnel in the assigned headquarters location of the machine. More than a single day may be required to satisfy this requirement.

If available, an instructional video covering the operation of this equipment.

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 |_|

Picture is for visual reference only. Bid per specification.

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