2.0 Description of Requirement - VAC Leaf Trailer.pdf
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- Leaf Vacuum Trailer - Alpena CRTC Michigan
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- W50S8626QA011
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Department of the Army National Guard
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This is a Description of Requirement – Supplies document for the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) outlining specifications for a tow-behind leaf vacuum trailer with curbside vacuuming capability. The equipment is required to ensure safe removal of natural debris, including leaves, twigs, and grass clippings, to maintain a hazard-free campus environment. The trailer must be a single-axle, tow-behind model with a minimum 6,000 lb. gross axle weight rating, leaf spring suspension for on-road and off-road stability, and compatibility with 2-inch and/or 2-5/16-inch ball hitches. The equipment must be safely and efficiently operable by a single person.
The power and vacuum system must feature a dedicated auxiliary gasoline engine with a minimum of 13 horsepower, equipped with both electric start and manual recoil starter capabilities, and a minimum 5-gallon remote fuel tank. The hopper and collection system must have a capacity between 12 and 30 cubic yards, constructed from heavy-duty all-welded steel (minimum 12-gauge), with a full hydraulic dump system and rear access via barn-door style or single-piece top-hinged doors. The intake hose system requires a minimum 8-inch interior diameter, 12.5 feet usable length, and heavy-duty wire-reinforced urethane or rubber material with an abrasion-resistant cover. The hose boom must be convertible for right-hand or left-hand pickup with a quick-disconnect mechanism. The chassis must include a heavy-duty ladder-style steel frame, single axle rated for 6,000 lbs., industry-standard turf tires, full DOT-compliant LED lighting package with safety strobe lights, and a manual or hydraulic front jack stand.
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DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT – SUPPLIES
LEAF VAC TRAILER WITH CURBSIDE VACUUMING EQUIPMENT
The Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) requires a tow-behind leaf vacuum trailer with curbside vacuuming capability. This equipment is essential for ensuring the safety of CRTC personnel by enabling the efficient removal of natural debris, such as leaves, twigs, and grass clippings. A leaf vacuum trailer will allow personnel to maintain a safe and hazard-free campus environment.
To be acceptable to the government, the equipment must meet or exceed the following minimum specifications:
General Specifications
Trailer Type: Tow-behind, single axle Leaf Vacuum Trailer with a minimum 6,000 lb. gross axle weight rating (GAWR).
Suspension: Leaf spring suspension for on-road and off-road stability.
Hitch: Compatible with 2-inch and/or 2-5/16-inch ball hitches.
Primary Use: Engineered for versatile and efficient collection of leaves, grass clippings, and other light debris. Used in a wide range of environments such as fence lines, tree lines, curbsides, recreational fields and courts, and large green spaces.
Operation: Safely and efficiently operable by a single person.
Power and Vacuum System
Engine:
Type: Dedicated auxiliary gasoline engine.
Horsepower (HP): Minimum 13 HP.
Starting: Equipped with both electric start and manual recoil starter.
Fuel Tank: Minimum 5-gallon remote fuel tank.
Hopper and Collection
Capacity: Minimum 12 cubic yards; maximum 30 cubic yards.
Construction: Heavy-duty, all-welded steel construction (minimum 12-gauge steel).
Discharge/Dumping:
Full hydraulic dump system for unloading.
Rear Access, either barn-door style or single-piece top-hinged rear doors.
Venting: Vented to allow for air escape during material collection.
Intake and Hose System
Intake Hose:
Minimum 8-inch interior diameter.
Minimum 12.5 feet usable length.
Material: Heavy-duty, wire-reinforced urethane or rubber with an abrasion-resistant cover.
Hose Boom/Support:
Convertible for right-hand or left-hand pickup.
Quick-disconnect mechanism for easy hose removal and service.
Chassis and Trailer Structure
Frame: Heavy-duty ladder-style frame constructed from steel.
Axle: Single axle with a minimum load rating 6000 lbs.
Tires: Industry-standard turf tires suitable for leaf vacuum trailer applications.
Hitch: Standard hitches like 2-inch 2 5/16” – inch ball
Lighting: Full DOT-compliant LED lighting package (brake lights, turn signals, side reflectors) with safety strobe lights.
Jack Stand: Manual or hydraulic front jack stand.
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