25026TRIAXLEa.25 Tri-Axle Dump Spec.pdf

TYPE TRI-AXLE TRUCK WITH 19 CUBIC YARD DUMP BODY

GVWR 80,000 LBS. APPROX.

SPEC. CODE 25026TRIAXLEa.25

VOCATION: Transporting, unloading and loading of materials, earth, sand, rock salt, SNOW

PLOWING etc.

INTENT: The following paragraphs cover all equipment, attachments and superstructures included in the modification to the standard specification (s).

It is the intent of this specification to cover the basic requirements of a well-designed

Tri-Axle truck with 19 cubic yard dump truck (crossmember-less design) complete in every detail, with adequate engine and transmission cooling for a severe SNOW

PLOWING operation, employing the best workmanship and material to insure ample sturdiness, flexibility and economy of operation.

The following paragraphs cover all equipment, attachments and superstructures included in the modification to the standard specification(s).

Appurtenances and/or accessories not herein mentioned but necessary to furnish a complete unit ready for immediate use upon delivery shall be included and conform to the best practices known in strength, quality, material and workmanship and be subject to these specifications in full. Should the manufacturer's current published data or specifications exceed these, they shall be considered minimum and be furnished. Dealer must furnish at the time of delivery, for each piece of equipment being delivered, a line sheet pertaining to all components of the vehicle. This unit must supply as a minimum all standard equipment of the referenced model(s) in this specification.

All wiring shall be color or number coded throughout. All electrical circuits shall be protected by circuit breakers or fuses. All chassis-to-body wiring shall be of the DIN

/ WEATHERPACK type connections. All wiring connections shall be crimped and soldered and covered with shrink wrap. All sub-contractor / up-fitter wiring procedures and material used must be approved prior to installation by DFS.

All wiring and non hydraulic hoses and tubing throughout shall be protected by convoluted plastic loom. All hydraulic hoses and tubing shall be protected by a nylon abrasion sleeve covering and Hycon clamps. Rubber grommets shall be supplied on all wiring and hoses when passing through any bulkheads, body panels, etc.

It should be noted that the specific requirements, as outlined below, supersede and/or modify the corresponding paragraphs in the standard reference purchase description specification. It also should be noted that any deviation of a line item should be addressed in letter form and included in the bid package.

This specification is not meant to be restrictive. It is recognized that manufacturers may have used different methods to insure integrity if their system. Bidders may substitute for evaluation, alternate systems and the testing programs or protocols they have conducted to demonstrate compliance with their product. (“Or Approved Equal

Clause”)

"OR APPROVED EQUAL"

The mention in the specifications of equipment or material by brand name or by such specified description of the same as is hereby made, is intended to convey to the bidder's understanding, the degree of excellence required. Any article, equipment, or material which will conform to the standards and excellence so established, and is of equal merit, strength, durability and appearance to perform the desired function, and are in service with other major municipalities in the United States. The Bidder is deemed eligible for offer as a substitute.

The qualifications of the offering will be judged as to their conformance with these specifications. Any equipment offered other than herein specified will be subject to a competitive demonstration and evaluation by the using department. This demonstration is to be provided on request within ten (10) working days after the receipt of bids. The result of that demonstration and evaluation will be of prime importance in the recommendation to the governing body for the final contract award.

MODIFICATIONS TO THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

2.0 APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS

All line set tickets (actual part numbers and descriptions used in manufacturing), service, parts, operator, and preventive maintenance manuals shall be provided in a computer readable media. Acceptable file formats are; ASCII, Excel, and Access, if available.

2.1 Provide two (2) line set tickets for each unit delivered.

3.0 BODY & CAB

3.1 CAB

Provide a fiberglass tilt hood with a stationary grill and LED clearance lamps.

3.1.1 Provide an air suspension seat on driver’s side, seat covering shall be heavy duty vinyl. Provide a bench seat for two (2) passengers. All seats shall be provided with approved head rests.

Ref: National 2000, Bostrom, OEM, or Approved Equal

3.1.2 Provide air ride cab mounting.

3.1.3 Provide operating vent windows on both front doors.

3.2 GVWR 80,000 lbs. approx.

Wheelbase 217" approx.

Cab-to-Axle To be determined by chassis and body manufacturer.

3.3 Chassis Body & Cab Colors

CHASSIS White, BASF 21-22783 Glasurit

One step Urethane, or approved equal (DuPont / Sikkens / PPG)

BODY / FRAME Gloss Black

The use of other manufacturer's paint and base colors require prior approval by the

Engineer, and the submittal of an approx. 4 inch x 6 inch sample of the base coat/final coat to be used.

4.0 DUMP BODY / HYDRAULICS

4.1 DUMP DODY – STAINLESS STEEL

Ref: Beau-Roc; American Road Machinery (ARM); Swenson; Air-Flo OR

Approved Equal

4.1.1 DUMP BODY DIMENSIONS (MIN)

LENGTH 17’ 6” (210”)

REAR POST 54"

MAX. WIDTH 85"

TAILGATE HEIGHT 54"

SIDE HEIGHT 54"

CABSHIELD LENGTH 30"

(cab shield must adequately protect cab)

4.1.2 LONG MEMBERS

-shall be formed 8” x 3/16th thick, reinforced 115,000 psi (250 Brinell steel), Continuously welded to the floor.

4.1.3 CROSS MEMBERS:

-Body shall be of cross member-less design

4.1.4 FLOOR

-shall be 1-piece ¼” 215,000 psi tensile strength (Brinell 450). Floor sheet shall be bent up to join side sheet. Side rub-rail shall extend to and join with the floor to form a monocoque side beam. Floor shall be tapered 86” at front to 88” at rear to assist in product flow. Floor height shall not exceed 8 ¼” (8” long sills) above truck chassis frame.

4.1.5 BODY SIDES

-The side plate shall be brake formed to add rigidity to the side and the side design is to be multifaceted 2-fold clean side single panel side, no weld on side braces will be accepted. Side shall be 54” tall, fabricated out of 7 ga 201

2B Stainless Steel, with inverted angle welded solid at top to equal tailgate height. There shall be no posts other than the front and rear post. The top rail shall be a 3” x 4” x 3/16” structural stainless steel tube. Rub rail shall be dirt shedding and continuously welded to the floor to provide increased strength and will be 7 ga 201 SS stainless steel.

4.1.6 FRONT BULKHEAD: (Front mount)

-Shall be 2 pieces, 7 ga. 201 2B Stainless Steel shall have a formed 12” recess to hold the trunnion mount hoist. Recess shall not be more than 13” deep into the body. Hoist mounting blocks shall have nitrated grease able bushing and allow the changing of the hoist to any size without re-welding the blocks.

4.1.7 CAB SHIELD

-30” shall be load bearing design fabricated out of a minimum

(Full one piece sheet) 201 2B stainless steel.

4.1.8 TAILGATE

-SS201 2B 7 ga. Double acting, The Bottom brace shall be dirt shedding.

Top hardware will be top mount style with ¾” thick hinge, 1 ¼” nitrated cold rolled steel pins braced with ½” angle. The top hinges are to be equipped with removable pins. The bottom pins shall be a minimum of 5” long, 1.25” diameter. The tailgate shall be double acting, have two “J” hooks for chain

Hangers and have 3/8” Grade 7 spreader chains. (4) Weld on ½” banjo eyes.

An additional 3/8” plate to be welded across top of tailgate to create a ½” thick top plate of tailgate.

4.1.9 Tailgate locking mechanism and rear bumper:

-locking mechanism shall be zinc plated with individual threaded locking clevises for each side. Cross shaft shall be 1 1/8” cold rolled steel. Both pivot bearing and locking adjustment thread will have grease points with ¾” latch plates and 5/8” latch hooks with 1 ¼” upper and lower locking pins. Entire mechanism shall be mounted to a ¼” 80,000 psi high tensile steel bumper continuously welded into the floor and rear post extensions to form a high strength structural unit.

4.1.10 Tailgate Control: Air Operated

-Tailgate would be operated by a double acting 3 ½” air cylinders with 1” shaft

4.1.11 REAR MUD FLAPS

Plain Rubber anti sail no logo with hook to hang flap during paving, bolted to permanent .3/16" x 24" with stainless steel bracket. Bracket and flap shall be sized and mounted so not to exceed 22 degree federal regulation.

4.1.11.1 Provide rubber rear mud flaps to provide protection during slating operation and must protect brake chambers and rear tandem axle. Flaps shall be secured to stainless steel bracket.

4.1.12 SPLASH SHIELDS (FRONT MUD GUARDS)

-Front stainless steel splash shields front of rear tires.

-Rubber anti-sail rear no logo with hook to hang flap during paving

4.1.13 GRAB HANDLES

5/8" round minimum, full height, both sides, front.

4.1.14 STEP LADDER

shall be 9” manufactured steps formed bars on body

-1/2” round stainless steel grab handles both sides

-(2) Aluminum Slide out 3 step ladders

-3/4” Stainless steel tarp rail curbside and street side full length

-Stainless Steel Grip-strut “catwalk” full length curbside and street side

4.1.15 SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Body up warning light and alarm, activated by a switch.

Body safety props.

4.1.16 SHOVEL BRACKET

Stainless steel permanently attached to the front side of bulkhead.

4.1.17 SPREADER PLATE

Dump shall include a 1/4" x 8" x 96" stainless steel bolt on apron for aide in spreading of various materials. An apron shall be attached with a minimum of six ( 6 ) grade eight (8) bolts and nylon lock nuts. Aprons shall be mounted to the body at approximately a thirty (30) degree taper and include underside reinforcement at each long member termination point. Material shall be a minimum of 50,000 psi high tensile.

4.1.18 HOIST (Telescopic Mail Hot, Model# M-160 6.5-4DA 45 ton cap.) or

Equal

-Double Acting hoist must be NTEA rated and certified. The cylinder must be a low mounting Front telescopic hoist with fully nitrated cylinder surface.

The cylinder shall be covered in the lowered position. All pivot points must include grease fittings with protective dust covers. All bolts throughout the hoist assembly must be Grade 8 USS and have nylon lock nuts.

All pins shall be greaseable and include dust covers over fitting head.

Plumbing shall be attached to the cylinder in a manner to prevent chaffing at any angle of dump mode.

4.1.19 CYLINDER

Cylinder shall be of a front mount telescopic type. All wear surfaces shall be nitrated and the cylinder shall be covered when in the down position

(NO EXCEPTIONS)

4.1.20 HOIST CRADLE ASSEMBLY:

The hoist cradle shall have the hoist bearing surface area formed directly from the cross supports. They shall be nitrated and have grease points.

4.1.21 REAR HINGE ASSEMBLY (50 tons)

-Rear hinge assembly shall be 4” x 4” x 3/8” structural angle with 2 ¼” nitrated hinge pins and 3” nitrated hinge blocks, and grease points on all bearing points.

4.1.22 CONSTRUCTION:

All components shall be CNC plasma cut and continuously welded.

4.1.23 TARP ASSEMBLY

Aero ECK45UVW Semi-Automatic with a ground control with a ECT21AS

Asphalt Tarp.

4.1.24 BODY HEAT

Body is to be pre-plumbed at the factory for heat for body perimeter, including the long sills.

4.2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (SEE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SECTION 36)

4.3 LIGHTING

4.3.1 Provide upper tailgate with chassis stop, turn and tail lamps, shall be 4" round, sealed, shock proof and weather resistant, LED and shall incorporate a reflector. Lamp assemblies shall be mounted in a stainless steel sealed box with a rubber grommet. Location to be determined at the Pre-production inspection.

Ref: TRUCK-LITE LED, MODEL 44 (44202R)

4.3.2 Provide lower tailgate, brake/turn/tail lamps, shall be oval, sealed, shock proof and weather resistant, LED and shall incorporate a reflector. Lamp assemblies shall be mounted in a stainless steel “sealed box” with a rubber grommet. Location to be determined at the Pre-production inspection.

Ref: TRUCK-LITE LED, MODEL 60 (60250R)

4.3.3 Clearance and marker lamps (corner post) shall be 22" round, sealed, shock proof and weather resistant, LED and shall incorporate a reflector. Lamp assemblies shall be mounted in a rubber grommet.

Ref: TRUCK-LITE LED, MODEL 10 (10250R/Y)

4.3.4 Back up lamps shall be 4 " round, sealed, shock proof and weather resistant.

LED lamp assemblies shall be mounted in a sealed box with a rubber grommet. Location to be determined at the Pre-production inspection.

Ref: TRUCK-LITE LED MODEL 44 (44205C)

ALL LIGHTS SHALL BE SEALED UNITS, WEATHER AND SHOCK

PROOF AND RUBBER GROMMET MOUNTED. ALL WIRING

SHALL BE TRUCK-LITE, 50 LED SERIES- SUPER SYSTEM

HARNESS WITH PROPER JUNCTION BOXES.

4.3.5 EIGHT (8) LIGHT LED STROBE SYSTEM

Strobe light system shall be designed to provide a minimum of one hundred thousand hours (100,000 hrs.) four (4) LED amber lamps shall be mounted in sides and face of cab shield. Cab Shield - One left side near front, one right side near front and two in face not to interfere with clearance lamps. Two (2) on rear corner post (upper corners) one (1) each side. Two (2) on rear lower tailgate, one (1) on each side mounted in stainless steel box, next to brake/turn lamp. All lights shall be rubber shock mounted in a vinyl grommet and have a minimum of twelve (12) square inches lighting, oval design. All lights shall be supplied via 18 ga. 3 conductor neoprene jacketed cable rated to 600 volts and wired to flash alternately. Entire light system shall be controlled via a cab mounted properly labeled lighted rocker switch and wired to ignition hot.

Switch shall be located within easy reach of the operator.

Ref: Truck-Lite Super 60 Series

5.0 CAB & BODY EQUIPMENT

5.1 EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES

5.1.1 Provide manufacturer's highest output integral heater/air conditioner and defroster system available. A/C auto shut down, if available.

5.1.2 All gauges shall be electrical, illuminated, and shall include but not be limited to fuel, coolant temperature, oil pressure, ammeter / voltmeter, tachometer, electronic speedometer and hour meter.

5.1.3 Provide two-speed electric windshield wipers with delay and windshield washer system.

5.1.4 Provide largest size dual, padded sun visors.

5.1.5 Provide dome light, door and switch activated.

5.1.6 Provide heavy duty turn signal indicator with transistorized flasher.

5.1.7 Provide assist handles, approx. 10 inches long, both sides, for ease of access and egress.

5.1.8 Provide a side-view mirror on both sides of vehicle. Equip with foldaway brackets and mirror surfaces of at least 90 square inches on each side. Lower section of right side mirror to be convex or mount a 6 inch spot convex mirror on a separate bracket.

5.1.8.1 Provide ROSCO cross-view hood / fender mounted mirrors, left and right side.

5.1.9 Provide AM/FM stereo radio with blue-tooth, complete with antenna and two speakers.

5.1.10 Provide non-skid design surfaces, Grip Strut Grating type, for all exterior step surfaces. Provide two step entry.

5.1.11 Provide four (4) keys per vehicle. All units shall be keyed alike.

5.1.12 All glass to be tinted safety glass, doors shall be provided with operating vent windows.

5.1.13 Provide full, heavy duty rubber floor covering throughout.

5.1.14 Provide two (2) USB charging ports and one (1) 12V outlet for charging phones.

5.1.15 Provide a body builder connection box, with 4 OEM (min) dash mounted switches, that are ignition controlled.

ALL BODY WIRING CONNECTION SHALL USE OEM BOX

6.0 FRAME

Shall be heat treated 120,000 p.s.i. steel having a minimum resisting bending moment of not less than 2,600,000 inch lbs., (DOUBLE FRAMES NOT ACCEPTABLE).

Continuous frame side rails shall reach sufficiently ahead of radiator to allow mounting of hydraulic pump and snowplow equipment. Bolted, tapered, riveted or welded frame extensions are not acceptable.

6.1 Frame Attachments

6.1.1 Frame shall be huck fastened.

6.1.2 Provide front frame extension 24” for snow plow mounting.

7.0 AXLES & SUSPENSION SYSTEMS

7.1 Provide non-greaseable front spring bushing

7.2 Provide heavy duty shock absorbers, front axle only.

7.3 Rear suspension shall be Hendrickson Haul-Max

7.4 Provide a 18,000 lb front axle.

Provide a 46,000 lb rear axle.

Provide a 20,000 lb. pusher axle, air ride, with air up/air down cab mounted switch controls, with frame mounted valving for operation

7.5 Provide all axles with piloted hubs.

7.6 Provide driver controlled locking differential, all wheels with auto shut off at 15/20

MPH.

7.7 Provide power divider for the front tandem/rear tandem

7.8 Provide synthetic oil with oil pump.

8.0 BRAKES

(BRAKE FOUNDATIONS AND AIR CHAMBERS SHALL BE POSITIONED AS TO

NOT INTERFERE WITH PAVING OPERATION)

8.1 Provide anti-lock brakes, all wheels.

8.1.1 Front brakes, air disc type, 22.5 diameter with non-asbestos brake lining

Ref: Bendix ADB22X-V or approved equal

8.1.2 Rear brakes, air disc type, 22.5 diameter with non-asbestos brake lining

Ref: Bendix ADB22X-V or approved equal

8.1.3 Lift Axle brakes, drum type, "S" cam type, non-asbestos lining, bolt on two

(2) section, inspection covers / dust shields and automatic slack adjusters

8.1.4 Provide highest quality factory brake chambers on all axles.

Rear axle brake chamber shall be positioned as to not interfere with a paving machine.

8.1.5 Provide 13 cfm. (min) water cooled air compressor, gear driven if available.

8.2 Provide an air dryer.

Ref: Bendix AD / IP, AD-9S1, or approved equal.

8.3 Provide a heated auto-bleeder on the wet tank.

Ref: Bendix DV-2 or approved equal.

9.0 ENGINE

9.1 Provide diesel engine, six (6) cylinder turbo charged, electronically controlled.

410 HP approx.

1550 lbs. ft. approx.

Ref: Cummins ISX15; Detroit DD13; A26; or approved equal

9.2 Provide heated fuel-water separator, with primer pump. (if available)

9.3 Provide vertical exhaust system, passenger side, complete with stainless steel personnel guard and rain cap.

9.4 Provide an engine brake with controls (OFF / HIGH / LOW)

9.5 When PTO is on, truck must be limited to 35-40 mph.

10.0 ENGINE EQUIPMENT

10.1 Provide an engine governor, to achieve a maximum road speed of approximately 60 mph. while fully laden (GVWR). The vendor shall supply performance curves or tables showing the proposed vehicle road speed and torque characteristics at various grades under fully laden conditions.

BIDDER INITIALS __________

10.2 Provide manufacturers engine protection/monitoring system.

10.3 Provide engine block heater with not less than 1,500 watts, 120 volt, single phase, water jacket preheater.

10.4 Provide magnetic drain oil plug.

10.5 When PTO is on, truck must be limited to 35-40 mph.

11.0 TRANSMISSION

11.1 Provide an automatic transmission, ALLISON 4500 RDS, 6 speed, compatible with all other drive train components.

11.2 Provide adequate transmission cooling for a severe snow plowing operation.

11.2.1 Provide an external transmission oil cooler, separate from radiator.

11.3 Transmission operating instructions shall be permanently mounted inside the cab near the transmission shift pad.

11.4 Transmission selector shall be electronically controlled, dash-mounted with an oil level indicator, or equal, shift-shock mechanism.

11.5 Transmission selector shall be equipped with a neutral range inhibitor.

11.6 Transmissions with power take-off shall be connected through the neutral safety switch with over-speed protection.

11.7 Provide synthetic transmission oil.

11.8 Provide a magnetic drain plug

12.0 STEERING

12.1 Provide and install power steering with dual gear boxes, with a power steering cooler, manufacturer's standard.

12.2 Provide tilt steering column.

13.0 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

13.1 All coolant hoses shall be heavy duty type, equipped with steel clamps.

Ref: EPDM, GATES BLUE STRIPE or SILICONE

13.2 Provide permanent long life antifreeze protection to -34 degrees Fahrenheit to meet

Original Equipment Manufacturer's engine specifications.

13.3 Provide thermostatically controlled or viscous fan.

14.0 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

14.1 Provide three (3) batteries group 31 with the highest reserve capacity, 800 CCA each, min.

Nominal System Voltage: 12 volt, negative ground

All circuits shall be protected by circuit breakers or fuses.

All wiring shall be color coded or number coded, protected by plastic loom and rubber grommets, where needed.

14.2 Provide an alternator, brushless, sufficient in capacity to support the electrical system specified, when used under severe conditions, 135 amps @1500 rpm, min.

14.3 Provide starter over-crank protection.

15.0 TIRES (ALL TIRES AND WHEELS SUPPLIED SHALL BE OF THE SAME

MANUFACTURE)

15.1 Tires shall be “FIRST LINE” of the type shown below:

Front tires: 315/80R22.5, steel belted, 20 ply steer type

Rear tires: 11R22.5, M/S steel belted, 16 ply, M/S

Pusher Tires 315/80R22.5, steel belted, 20 ply steer type

15.2 Provide BUDD type wheels only. Provide wheel spacer on between all hubs and wheels.

16.0 FUEL SYSTEM

16.1 Provide 70 gallon (min), aluminum safety step fuel tank, complete with a chained tank cap. Fuel tank shall have a "DIESEL ONLY" decal.

16.2 Provide 6 gallon (min) diesel exhaust fluid tank. DEF tank shall have a "DIESEL

EXHAUST FLUID ONLY" decal.

17.0 SAFETY EQUIPMENT

17.1 Provide fire extinguisher, ABC, 5 lb, cab mounted, including reflective triangle kit.

17.2 Provide back-up alarm, ECCO, SA 907 series, or approved equal.

17.3 Provide air horn, controlled from inside the cab.

17.4 When PTO is on, truck must be limited to 35-40 mph.

18.0 100% parts, labor and travel time with no deductible less wear items)

LIST OF WEAR ITEMS SHALL BE SUPPLIED WITH BID.

BIDDER INITIALS __________

Engine

Base Coverage, Complete engine 2 years / 150,000 miles

Extended Coverage (After Base Coverage)

Covers all these components, including mounting hardware and gaskets; cylinder heads; rocker lever; ECM; pistons, rings and liners; lube oil cooler; cylinder block;

oil pan; connecting rod assembly; lube pump assembly; camshaft and bushings; cam followers;

major cooled EGR components 3 years / 150,000 miles

Note:

Total Engine Coverage Base / Extended Combined - 5 years / 250,000 miles

Emission Warranty 5 years / 250,000 miles

Aftertreatment Warranty 5 years / 250,000 miles

Battery Warranty 12 months (1 year) from

DFS in-service date

Differential 5 years / 100,000 miles

Transmission 5 years / unlimited miles

Frame Rail 5 years / unlimited miles

Crossmembers 5 years / unlimited miles

Cab & Chassis (Bumper /Bumper) 2 years / Unlimited

All components ie: utilized in starting, charging, accessory systems including harness, sensors, modules cranking motors, alternator, regulators etc.

Towing 5 years / unlimited miles

Body 2 years / Unlimited miles

All components: hardware, latches, wiring, lights, etc.

Cab & Chassis Structural 5 years / Unlimited miles

Body (Superstructure) 5 years / Unlimited miles

Hydraulic System 2 years / Unlimited miles

All components: valving, hoses, tubing, controls, pumps, PTO, tanks, etc.

All Added Equipment 2 years / Unlimited miles

NOTE: All minor repairs (over four (4) labor hours) shall be performed within 2 working days, Sundays excluded.

All major repairs shall be performed within 7 working days, Sundays excluded.

All warranty work performed by City forces will be billed at the rate of

$95.00/hour.

Transportation to and from the vendor's site, if required, is the successful bidders responsibility. If transportation is performed by City forces it will be invoiced at $100.00/hour.

If the time intervals for minor and major repairs are exceeded, the City of

Philadelphia reserves the right to perform warranty work with direct invoicing to the successful bidder, not the manufacturer.

Copies of Warranty Repair Orders shall be forwarded to the Department of

Fleet Services within five (5) days after completion of each repair, including all cost for parts and labor.

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

The City of Philadelphia requires the successful bidder supply WARRANTY

REGISTRATION of all warrantable components.

The warranty registration forms shall be supplied to the City, by the successful bidder, listing component description and serial number and chassis serial number. Each form shall require the signature of a representative of the

City (DFS), the successful bidder and the subcontractor, where applicable.

If the successful vendor or their subcontractor supply a standard warranty registration form which includes disclaimers, the City reserves the right to refuse to sign. If no other registration for can be supplied the City shall sign the standard form as a "REGISTRATION ONLY".

The City recognizes only the warranty terms cited in the Invitation to Bid and agreed to in the contract awarded to the successful bidder, under Warranty, section 18 and Engineering Responsibility & Chronic Complaints/Failures, Section 35.

The City reserves the right to hold final payment until all warranty registrations are completed and a copy of such registrations supplied to DFS.

19.0 PRE-PRODUCTION INSPECTION:

19.1 Provide the Department of Fleet Services one (1) pilot inspection for the chassis at the manufacture plant, with one person on each inspection trip. The successful bidder shall incur all expenses for lodging, meals, and transportation (transportation will be via air if more than 125 miles one way).

19.2 Provide the Department of Fleet Services one (1) pilot inspection for the body manufacture at the manufacture plant, with one person on each inspection trip. The successful bidder shall incur all expenses for lodging, meals, and transportation

(transportation will be via air if more than 125 miles one way).

20.0 DEPARTMENT OF FLEET SERVICES (DFS) SPEC DOCUMENTS

The DFS specs included with the invitation to Bid shall be completely filled out, initial, and submitted by bidder to the PHL Contracts Bid page.

BIDDER INITIALS ______________

21.0 QUESTIONS REGARDING BID

All questions regarding Bid Specification should be directed to the PHL Contracts Bid

Page.

22.0 ILLUSTRATIONS & DRAWINGS

REQUIRED, IF REQUEST BY DFS

23.0 REPAIR PARTS & SERVICE

As the continuous operation of the vehicles contemplated by this specification is the utmost importance, vendor shall be able to furnish, upon request, sources of maintenance and repairs, parts and supplies for a period of five (5) years.

24.0 CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS

The bidder shall certify on the form furnished with the Invitation and Bid that the Truck, component units, and parts shall be suitable for the work to be performed and will be constructed to definite standard dimensions, with proper clearance and fits; that previously published or set ratings shall not arbitrarily be raised without prior approval of the manufacturer of the actual unit and further, that the truck offered shall comply in every respect with the terms of this specification. In the event that the truck offered does not comply with this specification, the bidder shall state definitely, referring to the proper paragraph of this specification, where the Truck he proposes to furnish does not comply. Where no statement is received, the successful bidder shall be required to meet every requirement of the specification.

25.0 REQUIREMENTS

General - Though they shall not be specifically enumerated herein, all parts necessary to provide a complete and efficient truck shall be furnished. All parts shall conform to current engineering practices of the industry relative to design, strength, quality of material and workmanship. The City reserves the right, at its option alone, to accept trucks with minor deviations from this specification.

26.0 MATERIALS

The Truck and all parts thereof shall be made of materials which are suitable for the intended service and shall be produced by current standard manufacturing processes.

The materials shall be free from characteristics or defects which affect the appearance or which shall affect the proper functioning of the finished product.

27.0 GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT AND DRY CHASSIS WEIGHT RATINGS

These shall be as specified in the Invitation to Bid. The gross vehicle weight rating shall include the weight of the complete chassis and cab with all attachments, accessories, and equipment required by this specification, and the body with its rated load, full complement of fuel, lubricants, coolant and the operator.

28.0 FINISH

All surfaces of cab, chassis, and body shall be of a first-class finish.

29.0 WORKMANSHIP

Workmanship shall conform to current best manufacturing practices followed from trucks of similar type and capacity. Component parts and units shall be manufactured to definite standards dimensions, with proper fits and clearance.

30.0 SHIPMENT AND DELIVERY

30.1 Delivery Information - Final Delivery shall be made between the hours of 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday, except City Holidays. Each unit shall be accompanied by a Delivery Slip which will contain the City's Bid Number, Item

Number, Purchase Order Number, and Serial Number of the Unit.

BIDDERS INTIALS __________

VENDOR MUST NOTIFY DFS, TEN (10) DAYS PRIOR TO MAKING ANY

DELIVERY.

DELIVERY CONTACT PERSON:

LANCE WILUS 215-686-1875

DEPARTMENT OF FLEET SERVICES

100 S. BROAD STREET, 3RD FLOOR

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19110

DELIVERY LOCATION: DEPARTMENT OF FLEET SERVICES

SHOP 415

3895-99 RICHMOND STREET

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19137

PHONE (215) 685 - 1232

30.2 Copy of second stage sticker to be provide when vehicle is delivered

BIDDER INITIALS ___________

30.3 DELIVERY CONDITIONS

30.3.1 Vehicles, regardless of delivery point, shall be ready for use including all lubricants, coolant and operating fluids as required, minimum of 30 gallons of diesel fuel, equivalent amount of diesel engine fluid, if required. Battery shall be fully charged, tires properly inflated.

BIDDERS INITIALS __________

31.0 INSPECTION

31.1 Pennsylvania State Inspection - Each vehicle shall pass the Vehicle Code

Examination of the Department of Transportation, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;

When delivered, chassis vendor shall have attached current State Inspection Stickers in the proper location.

31.2 Exhaust Emissions Inspection - All vehicles with GVW's subject to the provisions of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation exhaust emission regulations must meet said requirements and have the appropriate sticker affixed to the windshield, along with the State Vehicle Inspection

Sticker, when the vehicle is delivered to the City.

31.3 City Inspection - City Inspection of delivered vehicles will be conducted at the specified delivery point. It will be conditioned upon the satisfaction of all of the requirements of this specification and the Invitation to Bid.

Upon final delivery to the City, any vehicle(s) not meeting the requirements of the specification and the Invitation to Bid will be rejected. All rejected vehicles must be removed from the City’s equipment delivery location within 48 hours of notification to the bidder / vendor.

Upon final delivery to the City, in addition to liquidated damages (if applicable), the

City at its sole discretion will charge the vendor / successful bidder a re-inspection fee of $150.00 for each occasion a vehicle(s) / equipment not meeting the requirements of the specification and the Invitation. This re-inspection fee will be assed each occasion a unit must be re-inspected.

This re-inspection fee will be deducted form the invoice for unit(s) not meeting the requirements of the specification and the Invitation to Bid.

31.4 DFS, Bureau of Quality Assurance, shall be notified when the Pilot or First

Production Model is available for inspection.

32.0 CERTIFICATIONS & MANUALS (PER ORDER)

32.1 Provide the necessary documents for the City to take Title to the vehicle in accordance with the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code.

ALL THE ITEMS, INVOICE (STATE ORIGINAL), MSO, MV-1

(COMPLETED), COPY OF THE SECOND STAGE STICKER ARE TO BE

HAND DELIVERED TEN (10) DAYS PRIOR TO DELIVERY TO:

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA

DEPARTMENT OF FLEET SERVICES

BUREAU OF QUALITY ASSURANCE (BQA)

100 S. BROAD STREET, 3RD FLOOR

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19110

32.2 Operation, Maintenance and Repair Data

Prior to the delivery of the first units, the vendor shall forward directly to the

Department of Fleet Services, Maintenance, Operating and Repair manuals and Parts

Lists as specified below. The manuals shall be shipped separately to DFS 100 S.

Broad Street 3rd Floor, Phila, Pa. 19110 and not with the units. All manuals shall be in the form of neatly bound books, with durable covers, and shall be properly identified with the manufacturer's name, model and serial number of the equipment.

The operating and maintenance or shop manuals shall be the latest manufacturer's handbook, covering in detail the recommended operating, maintenance and service procedures.

Where components or equipment of several manufacturers have been used in manufacturing the unit, the manuals shall include operating, maintenance and repair information and parts lists of all manufacturers covering all of the components used.

Where the vendor or manufacturer uses components manufactured by other in building equipment which he sells under his own trade name, he shall furnish the parts numbers and full data of the original manufacturers of all components used, where possible, as well as the part numbers he may assign to these components as being parts of his product.

32.2.1 One (1) set of manuals shall be furnished for each ordered.

Each manual shall cover chassis, superstructure, engine, transmission, differential, hydraulic system and all other added equipment. Operating

Instructions and schematics including:

Maintenance Instructions Emission Diagrams

Repair Instruction Electric Wiring Diagrams

Parts Information Collision

Provide an eight year subscription to all manufacturer issued Service Bulletins

(two for each vehicle supplied under this order)

NOTE: Provide two (2) additional sets of operators manuals, these manuals are to be delivered one month prior to delivery.

32.2.1.1 SOFTWARE

Provide software package(s) for all components; ie: engine, transmission, brake, hydraulic systems. Cost shall include all licensing fees for one year. Must be compatible with Windows

7 or 10, 64 bit operating systems.

32.2.2 Preventive Maintenance Instructions

In addition to the manuals specified above, the vendor shall furnish an equal number of condensed Preventive Maintenance Instructions for all parts of the unit. These instructions shall consist of manufacturers' recommendations for periodic lubrication, cleaning and other preventive maintenance services, and shall be made up in a compact from covering the particular unit delivered.

32.2.3 Recommended Spare Parts

The vendor shall furnish with each service manual a list of recommended spare parts. The list shall include all necessary data for ordering the parts, even if originally furnished by other manufacturers.

The vendor warrants that they shall maintain or have maintained a stock of repair parts within the Philadelphia Metropolitan area at inventory levels for the period described hereafter:

The manufacturer shall supply, through a dealer, a published price list for spare parts required to support the units to be manufactured hereunder for ten

(10) years from the date of delivery of the last unit.

Technical and field service support shall be provided by the vendor, if necessary. This support shall be by personnel qualified to advise on training, repair and maintenance of the equipment. The technical representatives shall be available in the Philadelphia Metropolitan area when required by the City.

The repair or shop manuals shall include but not be limited to detailed drawings, electric, pneumatic and/or hydraulic schematics, piping diagrams and other pertinent information.

33.0 SIGNS

Signs, decals, and etc. showing dealer=s name and/or address, shall not be permitted on the outside of the unit.

33.1 Manufactures name (s), address and striping shall be removed before delivery.

34.0 INSTRUCTIONS & TRAINING (PER-ORDER)

The vendor shall furnish three (3) video training films, DVD, covering the following subjects

(if available):

Operator Training

Routine Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance

If the vendor does not have video training films available at the time of the bid opening, it shall be acceptable to the City that the vendor record the training sessions at the time of the training, making three (3) copies available to the City.

In addition, the vendor shall instruct City employees in the operation, servicing and maintenance of the units or equipment delivered at the following City facilities and at such times as the Engineer may designate, all within thirty (30) days after final acceptance of the first unit.

34.1 Operators Location to be determined

One Day Program

34.2 Technician Provide technician training by a certified factory trainer on all components used in the manufacturing of the unit. All required training equipment and materials shall be supplied shall be included in the cost. The training facility shall be within the city limits.

35.0 ENGINEERING RESPONSIBILITY & CHRONIC COMPLAINTS/FAILURES

The term CHRONIC COMPLAINTS/FAILURES, as used herein, shall mean that the same component, sub-component, assembly or part, such as an engine, transmission, differentials, hydraulic system, pumps, etc. including valves, controls, water pumps, high pressure water systems, etc. develops repeated defects, breakdowns, and/or malfunctions.

The responsibility for the design of this equipment shall rest upon the successful vendor, and they shall consider all elements of operation for which the warranty shall apply. The successful vendor shall be responsible for the compliance and performance of each subcontractor, including all suppliers.

Where the equipment, units= and/or sub-components develop CHRONIC COMPLAINTS

/FAILURES during service operations, the successful vendor will be required to make any engineering design changes, repairs, alterations, retrofits or to make an adequate heavy duty redesign of any component so as to properly correct and continue to render continuous, durable and safe performance. Warranty periods shall be for an additional one year, measured from the completion date of any corrective measures. This additional warranty shall not expire at the end of the initial warranty period even when the correction is performed in the last days of the original, stated, warranty period.

Minor items or ordinary service adjustments are not included nor considered under this scope of CHRONIC COMPLAINTS/FAILURES. Conditions caused by other factors such as operational damage due to accidents, vandalism, misuse, or lack of proper maintenance, service, lubrication as prescribed or recommended by the Original Equipment Manufacturer

(OEM), are also excluded.

Records and reports will be maintained by the Department of Fleet Services and will be made available for the successful vendor=s periodic examination relative to CHRONIC

COMPLAINTS/FAILURES.

The successful vendor shall provide written reports to the City, detailing the action taken as a result of a notice of complaint describing the failure. Any written notices of complaints or field action with corrections made, shall be forwarded directly to the Department of Fleet

Services, BQA Unit, 100 S. Broad Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19110, Tel. (215) 686-

1852, FAX (215) 686-1829, in numbered report identifying the vehicle's property number, part or serial number of the failed component, with copies to the Engineering Section, same address.

For a fair and equitable evaluation of the CHRONIC COMPLAINT/FAILURE, the successful vendor, when notified of service difficulties, will be permitted to make detailed studies, analyze operational conditions and will have access to the equipment in order to make recommendations for corrections so as to obtain the desired safe and durable mechanical performance.

To reduce or eliminate CHRONIC COMPLAINTS/FAILURES on equipment, the City, as part of this contract, shall designate a Technical Review Committee, consisting of the Fleet

Manager, Fleet Engineer, Deputy Fleet Manager and Operations Manager of the affected equipment, to review, analyze and evaluate any successful vendor=s remedies.

In the event the successful vendor fails to address, or make the proper changes, repairs, modifications, retrofits, or does not render field service after written notice, or unnecessarily delays any actions, the Department of Fleet Services shall have the option of seeking appropriate restitution for loss of production.

The successful vendor shall also be subject for Loss of Use, in the form of rental, lease payments, or a $200.00 per day fee, while a vehicle is rendered unserviceable or out-of-service.

36.0 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (INSTALLED AND PRICED SEPARATELY)

36.1 SNOW PLOW TRUCK HITCH ASSEMBLY (SNOW PLOW HITCHS AND

PLOW BLADES SHALL BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE PRESENT CITY

HITCHS AND PLOW BLADES)

- The plow hitch shall be bumper to frame design and totally independent of the truck front axle, minimum ground clearance 13”. Chassis shall be provide with a stationary grill and tilt hood. The design and installation shall allow the plow to be secured to the hitch while transferring no torsional force to the truck. The design of the quick hitch must incorporate a double lock, and allow the hood to be tilted without tilting the hitch. (or approved equal)

REFERENCE MODELS:

Valk Plow Model PH1036-116iPR-ECT

ARM-TruckCorp

PLOW LIGHTS - Two (2) plow lights with Hi-Lo rectangular sealed beams and turn signals, light housing and bezel shall be made of impact and corrosion resistant polycarbonate - plow lights. Plow lights shall be mounted on the tilt hood with aluminum brackets in a fashion not to interfere with the sufficient height to provide proper plow clearance. When plow lights are on, the truck headlights are to go off automatically. Plow lights must be capable with OEM system.

Ref: TRUCK-LITE Model 80800, or approved equal.

36.2 SNOW PLOW (SNOW PLOW HITCHS AND PLOW BLADES SHALL BE

COMPATIBLE WITH THE PRESENT CITY HITCHS AND PLOW BLADES)

The plow portion of the quick hitch shall be an adjustable height QCP Loop which shall allow three height adjustment settings for plow mounting height. This adjustment shall total a minimum or 3“ inches. Back plate of a-frame shall have a minimum of six rows of holes for bolt on adjustable height QCP Loop. The QCP

Loop shall be fabricated from 2” diameter round stock formed into a “U” shaped loop and shall penetrate into and weld to a 4” 13.8 lb ship channel with proper loop reinforcement. The 4” channel shall be welded to a minimum 1” x 8” x 33” flat plate and shall have two rows of holes to be bolted to rear of a-frame with a min. eight 3/4” bolts

REF: VALK VG-360-QCP

Valk Plow Model PH1036-116iPR-ECT

ARM-TruckCorp SPX-286

NOTE: FACE OF PLOW TO BE PAINTED ORANGE

TRIP MECHANISM- The plow and plowing vehicle shall be protected from damage incurred when striking a fixed object by means of a compression type trip.

SKID SHOE ASSEMBLIES - The plow shall be carried by means of carbide skid shoes. These shoes shall attach to the main horizontal tubular frame via bolt on adjustable spring loaded housing assemblies (welded on assemblies not acceptable).

These assemblies shall be adjustable for track and height. The fork height adjustment shall be independently achieved by means of threaded support rod and crank.

PLOW ANGLE - The plow angle shall be a minimum of 35deg. in each direction, manual rotation.

REFERENCE MODELS:

MONROE, MP 36R10ISCT

HENKE, 36R10

HENDERSON, SNOWFOE

36.3 PLOW HITCH PORTION –

Provide a Low Profile bumper to frame quick hitch with a QCP Drop Pin

Adapter. Plow lift cylinder shall be modelCS300, 3” x 10” Double acting with a plow holding valve. Hitch shall have adequate thrust arm bracing for continuous severe duty use. Chassis to have stationary grill, tilt hood plow lights and turn signal

Truck Lite model 80800. Hitch to be designed so that it can be driven into when truck and plow are misaligned through a range of 6” vertical and 7” left to right of center. Once engaged drop pin shall be manually locked in & unlocked from driver side of vehicle. Hitch designed to be installed `inside frame rails on chassis without modifying the frame.

REF: VALK VMC110T-LP-QCP

ARM TruckCorp SPH A

36.4 TAILGATE MATERIAL SPREADER

TYPE - Hydraulically operated, direct drive, self cleaning precision type material spreader, compatible with ground speed hydraulics, mounting below the tailgate without interference with the existing tailgate and normal operation of the truck and dump body. All bearings shall be corrosion resistant. Complete spreader and all hardware (except auger and spinner disc) shall be made of 304 stainless steel, not painted.

AUGER - The auger shall be 7' long, dual flighted, 6" diameter, 4" pitch, 3/8" thick on the outer edge and welded to 2-7/8" O. D. pipe.

MOUNTING - Is fastened to the sides of the dump body with quick disconnect pins for rapid mounting and removal of spreader without need of nut, bolts, or special tools. All mounting hardware shall be 304 stainless steel.

SPINNER ASSEMBLY - Single left hand mounted spinner that remains parallel to road surface at all dump angles. Spinner disc 18" in. diameter with six formed radial flights, directly driven by a separate reversible low speed, high torque hydraulic motor, Char-Lynn model A5A, installed on underside of the spinner, moves from side to side for selection of spreading pattern and direction, and removable from hopper by means quick disconnect pins and quick couplers on hydraulic lines to motor. Spinner guard-fully adjustable for positive control of width and direction of material spreading pattern. Spinner disc shall be of polyurethane material. All other material and hardware shall be stainless steel, 304.

QUICK COUPLERS - Four (4) couplers furnished for hydraulic lines connecting spreader to truck and for quick disconnecting of spinner assembly from assembly.

AEROQUIP FD 49 series. Couplers shall be mounted on the underside of body near the rear mud flaps and have a protective plate around them, AS IN CURRENT

TRUCKS.

Provide a weather proof spinner light, cab controlled.

Ref: WARREN AC-620-SS; MEYER P, UTGS; SWENSON TG-SPRDR;

MONROE, MS966RF-304; HENDERSON, AC620A (304) OR

APPROVED EQUAL

Training: All of the above equipment includes instructor, driver and manager training, parts and maintenance manuals.

36.5 HEATED BODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM)

Body is to be pre-plumbed at the factory for heat for body perimeter, including the long sills Provide a heated floor, dual floor with labyrinth support structure and entire surface of floor and wings shall be fully heated. Exhaust shall exit through the rear corner post. Heat to be supplied to the body in the down position. Heat box to be installed on exhaust system capable of being open or closed for winter or summer operation. Exhaust pipe to be of heavy wall construction, one-piece. Heat box on dump body shall have a replaceable gasket.

36.6 Material Chute (Single)

Tailgate must have a built in opening to provide dispensing small amounts of

Material without opening entire tailgate. Chute must be plasma cut in the doorplate for minimal warpage. The lever system must include a lock device to provide positive hold in any open position.

36.7 TARP

Aero ECK45UVW Semi-Automatic with a ground control with a ECT21AS Asphalt

Tarp.

36.8 CENTRAL HYDRAULIC SYSTEM:

Provide a flow and pressure compensated Central Hydraulic System to operate all functions (dump body, plow, plow angle, spreader, and wet system. All system operation shall be achieved from a single pump matching all required flow and pressure demands. All units shall be provided with valves to operate plow, material spreader and tool system. The system shall include a low hydraulic oil shutdown protection system, that shall disengage PTO during a low hydraulic oil scenario.

NOTE: When PTO is on, truck must be limited to 35-40 mph.

HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVES

The hydraulic valve shall be of modular manifold design. Each hydraulic function requires an individual manifold stacked together to form the manifold base. The manifold base shall consist of an inlet section with SAE #16 inlet porting, SAE #20 outlet porting, and SAE #4 load sense porting. There shall be a main system relief in the inlet section to protect the system from high pressure in case the pump compensators fail. The dump body manifold shall be stacked next to the inlet section, and capable of 40 GPM with SAE #12 porting. The hydraulic control valves shall be

Pulse-width modulated, proportionally controlled. Each hydraulic valve segment shall be individually mounted to the manifold base assembly and be serviceable without removing any hydraulic hoses or any other hydraulic valve segments. Each hydraulic valve segment shall have individual pressure compensation to achieve independent simultaneous operations. All segments shall have heavy-duty continuous duty coils and connections shall be with Din connectors. All coils shall operate at 12

VDC and require a maximum of 1400 mille-amps. Each segment shall be equipped with a manual override. The dump body segment shall be rated to 40 GPM, with all other segments rated to 20 GPM. If a double acting hoist is utilized, the dump body segment shall be equipped with a down side relief to protect the body down function.

This relief shall be set to the hoist manufacturer’s specifications. The valve shall include a main relief set at 2500 PSI.

Ref: FORCE America Add-A-Fold 4020 model, Danfoss PVG 32 & PVG 100, or approved equal

VALVE ARRANGEMENT

The valve is to be arranged as follows:

Hoist 4-way 40 GPM cylinder spool with 500 PSI down side work port relief valve

Plow lift 4-way 21 GPM cylinder spool with holding valve

Plow angle 4-way 21 GPM cylinder spool

Auger 4-way 14 GPM motor spool /auger reverse

Spinner 2-way 7 GPM proportional cartridge

SPREADER CIRCUIT

The electronic spreader control shall include proportional controls for Auger, Spinner, Prewet and Multi-lane Anti-ice spreader functions and shall be integrated into a small, rugged, control box.