269-60-14 Trailer Mntd Anti-Ice 3100gal Rev2025Apr.docx

Specification No. 269-60-14 Specification No. 269-60-14

Specification for Trailer Mounted Anti-Ice 3,100 Gallon Capacity

State of Illinois Department of Transportation Bureau of Business Services Specifications for a Trailer Mounted Anti-Ice 3,100 Gallon Capacity April 2025 This specification covers an anti-ice applicator mounted on a tandem axle, single point suspended trailer to be used by the Department of Transportation Division of Highways Operations forces. 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 units to include the following standard or optional accessories and equipment:

Trailer:

Tag trailer, Tandem axle, dual wheel, eight (8) pneumatic tires, for the supported mounting of a single or joined poly tank(s).

The trailer’s capacity to be calculated as:

The ability to transport 40,000 lbs. minimum load capacity at a highway speed of 55 M.P.H.

The trailer frame, tongue, crossmembers, tank supports, etc. shall be fabricated then coated with hot dipped galvanizing material, to provide extended life while exposed to corrosive chemicals in winter maintenance operations. The axles and wheels are exempt from this requirement.

Frame:

Main beams to be wide flange beams pierced to allow full through crossmember installation or stacked and welded crossmembers meeting trailer height specified.

All frame members shall be 50,000 psi. minimum steel main rails from front to drawbar to rear of trailer.

Main beams a minimum 14" X 22 lbs. per foot wide flange beam or a minimum 10” X 26 lbs. if using stacked crossmembers.

Tank Platform:

Platform height dimension is critical to maintain the tipping balance of the trailer. Trailers considered must have loaded platform height maximum of 38".

The tank platform to be constructed of heavy formed or structural channel spaced to provide full support to the underside of the tank(s).

Trailer Width - 96" minimum 102” maximum

The trailer 25’ to 27’ in overall length.

Tongue:

The tongue to extend a minimum of 90” ahead of the tank. Length to allow for swing clearance on IDOT dump trucks equipped with an under the tailgate salt spreader or other winter attachments.

Note: A longer tongue length is allowed to achieve balance and weight transfer. This to be discussed with the successful bidder prior to construction.

The tongue to be an “A”-frame, designed with ample safety factor to withstand a minimum 20 percent of the rated gross vehicle weight of the trailer.

Load Transfer:

The trailer to be capable of transferring a minimum of 15 percent and a maximum of 20 percent of its load to the towing vehicle.

Brakes:

Type - All wheels full air, anti-lock meeting Federal requirements 4S2M system.

Effective Lining Area - As required for 40,000 lb. rating.

The trailer to utilize a single air tank mounted so as not to interfere with the operation of the device or tow vehicle brake system.

Brake Connections:

One standard air brake connector kit to be provided with each trailer. The glad hands to be Meritor, ZF Wabco part number 952 201 018 0 filtered units or IDOT approved equal The trailer to be furnished with bright colored, coiled air lines at the "A" frame.

Axles:

Two each 22,500 lbs. axle capacity minimum with oil bath hubs. Axle spacing 49” to 51”center to center.

Component:

Suspension:

Type – Hutchens, Holland Duralite or equal adjustable suspension as required and recommended for tandem axle configuration.

Total Capacity at axle - 40,000 lbs. minimum

Component:

Wheels:

Type - Dual, hub piloted, cast spoke or steel disc.

Rim Size - 17.5 X 6.75 HC minimum Wheel Seals - Oil type Component:

One spare tire and wheel provided and mounted in a location where it does not interfere with the operation of the anti-icing or the turning movement of the trailer.

Tires:

New, first run quality, tubeless, radial trailer tire, designed primarily for on highway use.

Size - 235/75R X 17.5, Load Range H or as needed to meet load capacity.

Component:

Hitch:

Type - Pintle eye for use with Premier Model 2200 Capacity – 90,000 lbs. Gross trailer weight. Minimum 15,000 lbs. Tongue weight, Inside diameter 3 in.

Height – Adjustable height, to ensure level operation.

Component:

Safety Chains:

Type - 1/2" steel chain, Grade 70, with matching rated hooks.

Location - Outside of hitch frame.

Fenders:

The wheels of each axle to be covered by bolt-on poly or fabricated fenders, covered with non-slip material, capable of bearing 500 pounds of weight, each fender.

Landing Stand/Parking Jack:

Mounted in a position to not interfere with snow and ice equipment mounted on the truck. The jack shall be 2-speed, screw adjustable, rated for the capacity of the loaded trailer.

Component:

Wiring and Lights:

Wiring to be complete 12-volt system with sealed modular wiring harness. All connections to be in a weatherproof junction box. All lights to be LED style, mounted in shock-proof mountings, complying with all State and Federal DOT “Vehicle Code” guidelines and statutes. All holes shall be grommetted and sealed junction boxes provided when necessary. There shall be no connections made outside of sealed junction boxes. Quick-disconnected splices, soldered and covered with shrink-wrap are not acceptable.

All lights, wiring, and junction boxes combine to form a sealed waterproof system similar to Truck-Lite's 50800 series or equal for commercial vehicles utilizing standard production wiring harnesses where practical.

Component:

All lamp connections and all junction box post connections shall be treated with a corrosion inhibitor.

All wiring passing through metal shall be protected by formed rubber grommets.

Note: Use of garden or other styles of hose as grommeting is not acceptable.

All wiring shall be secured utilizing rubber coated clamps bolted to the frame at 18" minimum spacing.

Truck Connection for Lighting and Electrical:

Type: 7-way SAE connector, ATA approved.

Lights and Reflectors:

Meet all Federal and State regulations and comply with the Illinois Law and Vehicle Code in effect at the time of manufacture.

Tank:

The single tank(s) shall provide a minimum capacity of 3,100 gallons. UV stabilized polyethylene.

The tank(s) rated to transport solutions weighing up to 14-pounds per gallon.

The tank(s) to contain baffling devices (wiffle-ball type) in a quantity required to inhibit sloshing or instability while in transit. Visual sight gauge to view contents.

Each tank to fill from the top through a single 2” hose. The fill hoses join and share a centrally located ON/OFF ball valve, cam-lock nipple, and cap.

The tank designed to accept a fill rate of 200-gallons per minute.

To adjust the fill rate of each tank, each fill hose equipped with a 2-inch, ON/OFF ball valve.

Note: The transfer pump to fill the tank(s) to be supplied by others.

The tank(s) shall drain by gravity near the leg of the tank, on the curbside of the trailer.

Each tank to have a shut off valve located to permit service to the pump without entirely draining the tank(s).

Tank(s) to be equipped with top mounted lids with vents. The vents sized to provide the fill rate specified.

The rear tank face to have conspicuity tape installed to comply with Federal requirements. The words “LIQUID DEICER” stenciled on the rear face in a minimum 4” block letters.

Pump and Plumbing:

The pump provided sized by the supplier to provide the specified flow rate for the anti-icing device while operating on the available oil supply provided by the valve section from current Illinois Department of Transportation trucks. These components will be reviewed with representative of the Department prior to construction to ensure they function with our existing equipment.

Component:

All hydraulic hoses and fittings rated for use with systems operating at 3,000 PSI.

All hydraulic lines shall be run to the front of the trailer and extend beyond the pintle eye for connection to tow vehicle. A minimum of 8’ of hose may be required for some trucks The hoses shall be supported, clamped, bundled, and tied to prevent chaffing and damage.

The hydraulic quick-coupler fittings to be used will be provided by the receiving location.

The spray boom to consist of two vertical sections and a horizontal section. The sections shall be constructed of minimum 1 1/2” schedule 40 stainless steel pipe. Each section to be fitted with nozzles and each section shall include check valves to prevent leaking when not in use.

Each boom lane section left, right, and center supplied through an adjustable check valve to prevent liquid in the hose from “dribbling” out when the application is not in use. All nozzles balanced to ensure the anti-icing /de-icing liquid is distributed equally to all lanes being sprayed.

The nozzle arrangements capable of an application rate of 60 gallons per lane mile at 50 MPH over three (3) travel lanes.

The boom to be capable of application through any section or combination of sections as selected by the operator.

Control System:

Utilizing Force America 6100 Gen 5 or newer installed in current IDOT snow and ice trucks. Bidder to supply ISOBUS kit for truck and trailer, software, and programming to complete control system.

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.

District 1 Control System: In “Addition to” of base specification.

A stand-alone operator adjustable ground speed control system to be included. The system to include the proper flow meter, wiring harness, boom switches, etc. Installation is the responsibility of the bidder. This control system is necessary if this unit is to be used with a truck incapable of operation through a spreader control other than the Force America system.

District 8 Control System: In “Addition to” of base specification.

A stand-alone operator adjustable ground speed control system to be included. The system to include the proper flow meter, wiring harness, boom switches, etc. Installation is the responsibility of the bidder. This control system is necessary if this unit is to be used with a truck incapable of operation through a spreader control other than the Force America system 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 |_|

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