4-RFB 4436 - Overhead Refuse Truck FINAL.pdf

Overhead Refuse Truck

RFB4436

BID OPENS: 2025-08-05 02:00 PM CDT

SCOPE:

The City of Owensboro (“City”) is seeking a reputable vendor to supply two overhead front load refuse trucks for the Sanitation Department, per bid specifications.

VENDOR REGISTRY:

The bid/contract documents and all addenda can be downloaded from the City’s online Bonfire portal at https://owensboro.bonfirehub.com. Once registered, bidders can download all bid/contract documentation.

CONTRACT:

The Award Letter, along with the RFB and awarded vendor’s bid submission (including any negotiations), becomes the Contract between the City and Awarded Vendor. The Contract is contingent upon submission of all applicable contract documentation, including but not limited to, certificate of insurance and business license.

GENERAL COMPLIANCE:

Please read these instructions carefully.

“OR EQUAL”: It is not the intention of the specifications contained herewith to eliminate any bidder; however, quoted items must EQUAL or exceed stated specifications. PLEASE NOTE: Any brand name mentioned within this bid document are descriptive, but NOT restrictive, unless otherwise specified. Bids on equivalent items meeting the standards of quality indicated will be considered, providing the bid clearly describes the article offered and indicates how it differs from the referenced brands. Descriptive literature or manufacturer’s specifications, plus any supplemental information necessary for comparison purposes should be submitted with the bid, or the bid on that item may be rejected. Reference to literature submitted with a previous bid or on file with the City’s Purchasing Department will not satisfy this requirement. The burden is on the bidder to demonstrate the item bid is equivalent to the item specified in this RFB.

ALTERNATE BIDS: Separate pricing options for different scopes of work outside the base bid scope must be approved by the City at least 7 days before bid opening to be considered.

BIDDER’S EXCEPTIONS: Any deviation from the specification or where submitted literature does not fully support meeting the specification(s), must be clearly cited on the attached page labeled “Exceptions to Bid Specifications.” No deviation below “minimum” specifications will be accepted.

BID SUBMISSION: Bids must be submitted through the online Bonfire Portal at: https://owensboro.bonfirehub.com.

Submissions by other methods will not be accepted. Minimum system requirements: Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Mozilla Firefox. (Javascript and browser cookies must be enabled.)

Vendors should contact the Bonfire Support team at Support.Bonfire@eunasolutions.com for technical questions.

Vendors can also visit Bonfire’s help forum at https://vendorsupport.gobonfire.com/hc/en-us.

Submission materials should be prepared in the file formats listed under Requested Information for this opportunity in the Bonfire Portal. The maximum upload file size is 1000 MB. Documents should not be embedded within uploaded files, as the embedded files will not be accessible to be evaluated.

All submission documentation shall become the property of the City and will not be returned to the bidder, unless an agreement in writing is secured before the bid is submitted to the City.

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At the time of bid submission, each bidder will be presumed to have read and to be thoroughly familiar with the bid specifications and requirements (including all Addenda/Public Q & A/Public Notices). The failure or omission of any bidder to examine any form, instrument, or document shall in no way relieve any bidder from any obligation in respect to his bid.

A conditional or qualified bid will not be accepted.

BID OPENING: All submissions are due prior to the scheduled bid opening as show on the Bonfire portal. The bid opening will be held via a Microsoft Teams meeting. Teams link and information can be found in the events section of the Bonfire portal.

METHOD OF PROCUREMENT: Competitive Sealed Bidding (KRS 45A.365) will be the method of procurement for the purchase of the item(s) specified herein.

KENTUCKY OPEN RECORDS LAW: At the time a bid or proposal is submitted to the City, vendor shall identify any information that is submitted as part of the bid that is proprietary or confidential in nature and not subject to release for public inspection. The City will protect any proprietary or confidential information to the extent allowable under the Kentucky Open Records Act.

NEW GOODS, FRESH STOCK: Unless otherwise specifically stated, all vendors shall provide new commodities, fresh stock, the latest model, design or package.

METHOD OF AWARD: This bid will be evaluated on the evaluation criteria established in the bid specifications.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) meeting specifications.

The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids received, to take exception to these bid specifications, or to waive any informalities, to negotiate all terms and conditions, or to cancel or amend in part, or in its entirety, this bid. The right is also reserved to award bids based on the best interest and/or most advantageous to the City. The City reserves the right to consider as a part of the bid evaluation the stated warranty, stated delivery schedule and payment terms.

PRICING: All prices shall be quoted exclusive of any taxes. The City is exempt from Federal excise, transportation and/or Kentucky sales tax. Any items supplied directly to the City from a supplier/manufacturer are exempt from sales tax. Any items purchased by a vendor that will be used in the fulfillment of a contract are not exempt from sales tax.

In case of a discrepancy in the extension of a unit price, the unit price shall govern the total price.

Bidders must provide manufacturer’s product literature if available and appropriate with the bid submission.

Prices quoted shall remain firm and open to acceptance by the City for a minimum period of sixty (60) days after bid opening.

SHIPPING CHARGES: All items quoted shall be “F.O.B. Destination.” No additional freight charges will be allowed.

DELIVERY SCHEDULE: Delivery date shall be specified on each item quoted. The vendor will be expected to fulfill the delivery as specified.

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PAYMENT: The bid must clearly state the payment terms, including prompt payment discounts and payment due dates.

Discounts should be figured in the unit price of the quoted item. The City reserves the right to select the most beneficial terms.

FAILURE TO PERFORM: Any vendor awarded a contract who fails to fulfill all obligations on this contract may be disqualified from bidding on any City procurement opportunity for a period of up to five (5) years.

Should the vendor fail to perform as indicated herein, the City reserves the right to procure the required products elsewhere at its discretion, either temporarily or permanently, and to either suspend or cancel all or part of the contract.

Should such action be taken the vendor shall be responsible for all excess costs incurred by the City.

OWNER’S RIGHTS – RIGHT OF OWNER TO TERMINATE CONTRACT: City may terminate a contract because a vendor fails to perform its contractual duties.

If a vendor is determined to be in default, the City shall notify the vendor in writing and may either 1) terminate the contract immediately or 2) set a date by which the vendor shall cure the identified deficiencies. The City may proceed with termination if the vendor fails to cure the deficiencies within the specified time.

A default in performance by a vendor for which a contract may be terminated shall include, but not be limited to:

Failure to make delivery within the time specified or according to a delivery schedule fixed by the contract;

Failure to diligently advance the work under a contract for services;

The filing of a bankruptcy petition by or against the vendor;

or Actions that endanger the health, safety or welfare of City or its citizens.

If, during the terms of this Contract, funds are not appropriated for the payment of the City’s obligations hereunder, the City’s rights and obligations herein shall terminate on the last day for which an appropriation has been made.

AT WILL TERMINATION: Notwithstanding the above provisions, the City may terminate this contract at will in accordance with the law upon providing a thirty (30)-day written notice of that intent. Payment for goods received prior to termination shall be made by the City provided those goods were delivered in a manner acceptable to the City. Payment for those goods shall not be unreasonably withheld.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: The successful bidder covenants and agrees to maintain and keep in force during the term of the contract worker’s compensation, property, casualty, and general liability in the following minimum amounts:

Type of Insurance Limits Worker’s Compensation Statutory Commercial General Liability $1,000,000 (per occurrence)/$2,000,000 (aggregate) Commercial Automobile Liability* $1,000,000 CSL

*Provide only if the vendor is delivering with company vehicles on-site.

On all general and automobile liability policies of insurance, as primary and non-contributory, the vendor shall have the City named as an additional insured and shall further require that their liability carrier(s) notify the City at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of any change(s) in or cancellations of said insurance policies. A waiver of subrogation shall also be provided for all insurance policies, as allowed by law. The awarded vendor shall have 10 business days from

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the date of the award letter to provide a certificate of insurance meeting all requirements in this section. Submission of certificate of insurance may be included with the bid package.

HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT: The vendor/subcontractor covenants to save, defend, keep harmless, and indemnify the City and all of its officers, departments, agencies, agents, and employees from and against all claims, loss, damage, injury, fine, penalties, and costs including court costs and attorney’s fees, charges, liability, and exposure however caused resulting from, arising out of, or in any way connected with the vendor’s/subcontractor’s negligent performance or non-performance of the terms of the contract.

BIDDER’S QUALIFICATIONS: The vendor must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City that it has adequate equipment, personnel, experience and an understanding of the specifications for performing the service under the contract.

No contract will be awarded to any vendor who, in the opinion of the City, is not qualified to perform satisfactorily due, but not limited, to the following:

A previously unfavorable performance Reputation or lack of experience Organizational stability Insufficient Equipment Insufficient Personnel to conduct and complete the services in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

The City may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the vendor to perform the work, and the vendor shall furnish the City all such information and data for this purpose as the City may request. The City reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such vendor fails to satisfy the City that such vendor is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the agreement and to complete the work contemplated therein.

The successful vendor must comply with the City’s occupational license fees ordinance, and any other ordinances which may apply to any bid package.

BUSINESS LICENSE: Awarded vendor must obtain a business license from the City.

1. Resident vendor must have a valid City business license.

2. Non-resident vendor providing services, delivering products via a private carrier (as defined below), or delivering products via vendor’s employees must have a valid City business license.

Non-resident vendor does not have to obtain a business license if vendor spends less than twelve (12) hours or twelve (12) visits per year for the purpose of reporting, delivering and receiving instructions.

Non-resident vendor does not have to obtain a business license if vendor acquires merchandise by using the Kentucky Master Agreement (unless the Master Agreement requires local licensing).

Resident: An individual, co-partnership, association, corporation or other entity domiciled or having a business situs within the corporate limits of the city.

Nonresident: An individual, corporation, partnership, fiduciary, association or other entity domiciled outside the corporate limits of the city.

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The business license application and applicable fees can be found under the “Occupational/Net Profit License Fee Forms” at the following link: h ttps://www.owensboro.org/departments/finance . Vendor has 10 business days from the date on the award letter to submit the application and applicable $75 fee.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATUTES: The City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. The City is also committed to employing only United States citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in the United States. The City complies with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Therefore, the successful bidder must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City that he also conforms to all Federal, state, and local equal opportunity statutes. Further, the vendor will reimburse the City for any damages incurred due to any violation of the above-mentioned statutes by the vendor, while under contract to the City.

ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATIONS: No interpretation of the meaning of the plans, specifications or other bid documents will be made to any bidder orally.

Any communication related to solicitations, including the posting of Addenda, will be available at https://owensboro.bonfirehub.com. Any questions can be asked through the available “Ask A Question” button within the solicitation in the Bonfire portal. Vendors must be registered and logged in to ask questions and should contact the Bonfire Support team at Support.Bonfire@eunasolutions.com, if they have any issues.

To be given consideration, questions/clarification requests must be received 7 days before the bid due date. The “question due date” is also displayed on the Bonfire portal. Failure of any bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such bidder from any obligation under his/her bid as submitted. All addenda so issued, or answer(s) posted through the Bonfire portal shall become part of the contract documents.

SECURITY CLAUSE: In accordance with KRS 61.932, any party that contracts with the City and has access to, possesses, or maintains “personal information,” as a part of that contract, shall implement, maintain, and update security and breach investigation procedures and practices that are appropriate to the nature of the information disclosed. Such procedures and practices shall be designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, modification, disclosure, manipulation, or destruction and shall be at least as stringent as the security and breach investigation procedures and practices established by the Kentucky Department for Local Government in Protection of Personal Information, Security and Incident Investigation Procedures and Practices for Local Governmental Units, Fall 2014 edition.

A vendor that is provided access to personal information by the City, or that collects and maintains personal information on behalf of the City as a part of this contract shall notify the City in the most expedient time possible and without unreasonable delay but within seventy-two (72) hours of determination of a security breach relating to the personal information in the possession of the vendor. The notice to the City shall include all the information the vendor has regarding the security breach at the time of notification. The cost of the notification and investigation of a security breach required by KRS 61.933 shall be borne by the vendor.

The term "personal information" means an individual's first name or first initial and last name; personal mark; or unique biometric or genetic print or image, in combination with one (1) or more of the following data elements:

(a) An account number, credit card number, or debit card number that, in combination with any required security code, access code, or password, would permit access to an account;

(b) A Social Security number;

(c) A taxpayer identification number that incorporates a Social Security number;

(d) A driver's license number, state identification card number, or other individual identification number issued by any agency;

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(e) A passport number or other identification number issued by the United States government; or

(f) Individually identifiable health information as defined in 45 C.F.R. sec. 160.103 except for education records covered by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, as amended, 20 U.S.C. sec. 1232g.

**A copy of the Protection of Personal Information Security and Incident Investigation Procedures and Practices for Local Government Units can be viewed at http://bit.ly/2J9Cmwrt .

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: All bidders are responsible for complying with the following KRS 45A.455:

“Conflicts of Interest - Gratuities and Kickbacks - Use of Confidential Information.”

It shall be a breach of ethical standards for any employee with procurement authority to participate directly in any proceeding or application; request for ruling or other determination; claim or controversy; or other matter pertaining to any contract or subcontract, and any solicitation or proposal therefore, in which to his knowledge:

He, or any member of his immediate family has a financial interest therein; or a business or organization in which he or any member of his immediate family has a financial interest as an officer, director, trustee, partner, or employee, is a party; or any other person, business, or organization with whom he or any member of his immediate family is negotiating or has an arrangement concerning prospective employment is a party. Direct or indirect participation shall include but not be limited to involvement through decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, preparation of any part of a purchase request, influencing the content of any specification or purchase standard, rendering of advice, investigation, auditing, or any other advisory capacity.

It shall be a breach of ethical standards for any person to offer, give, or agree to give any employee or former employee, or for any employee or former employee to solicit, demand, accept, or agree to accept from another person, a gratuity or an offer of employment, in connection with any decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, preparation of any part of a purchase request, influencing the content of any specification or purchase standard, rendering of advice, investigation, auditing, or in any other advisory capacity in any proceeding or application, request for ruling or other determination, claim or controversy, or other matter, pertaining to any contract or subcontract and any solicitation or proposal therefor.

It is a breach of ethical standards for any payment, gratuity, or offer of employment to be made by or on behalf of a subcontractor under a contract to the prime vendor or higher tier subcontractor or any person associated therewith, as an inducement for the award of a subcontract or order.

The prohibition against conflicts of interest and gratuities and kickbacks shall be conspicuously set forth in every local public agency’s written contract and solicitation, therefor.

It shall be a breach of ethical standards for any public employee or former employee knowingly to use confidential information for his actual or anticipated personal gain, or the actual or anticipated personal gain of any other person.

For further information on the conflict-of-interest statutes, see the “Recovery of Value of Anything Transferred or Received in Breach of Ethical Standards” at KRS 45A.460, and “Definitions for Terms Used in KRS 45A.445 to 45A.460” at KRS 45A.445.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Below are the detailed specifications that vendors must meet (or equal to) or exceed when bidding. All bidders are expected to meet or exceed all specifications. Any bidder submitting a bid which does not meet or exceed the stated specification is required to identify the specification which is not met, with an explanation for the exception on the page marked “EXCEPTIONS TO BID SPECIFICATIONS”. The City of Owensboro reserves the right to consider any listed exception to determine if the exception is of a minor nature, and may be accepted, or if the exception is of such a serious nature that the bid will not be accepted.

ATTACHMENT A: SPECIFICATIONS FOR FRONT LOADER REFUSE TRUCK

The truck will primarily be utilized to haul residential trash to the transfer station. The truck is expected to be turnkey ready.

The unit furnished in compliance with this specification shall be 2026 model or the latest improved model in current production (as offered to the commercial trade), and shall be of good quality as to workmanship and materials used.

The unit shall be provided with three (3) sets of keys. Any equipment not specifically mentioned in this specification but listed in the manufacturer’s literature as standard equipment shall be furnished.

The vehicle furnished under this specification shall conform to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards applicable at time of delivery and shall be equipped as herein specified plus any additional equipment listed as standard by manufacturer for models approved.

MINIMUM WARRANTY:

1 year standard warranty with 5 year warranty on cylinders.

5 year warranty on hydraulic pump

EXTENDED WARRANTY: Please submit a sheet with all extended warranty options and additional costs.

Note: All Warranties shall have an active date starting from when unit is placed in service from date of delivery and acceptance of complete units. Warranty certificates shall be provided.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT: Unit shall contain all standard equipment listed as such in the manufacturers’ latest literature unless otherwise stated within these specifications.

REGULATIONS: Unit shall meet any state or federal OSHA or DOT regulations as applicable.

MANUALS: Each truck shall be provided with an Owner’s manual (digital version allowed) consisting of Service and Parts. All shall be current with year model of the equipment delivered and shall accompany the delivery of the truck.

PRE-SERVICE: All new equipment must be pre-serviced to the manufacturer’s recommendations and in first class operating condition when delivered. All service work shall be done in the vendor’s place of business or in another location provided by the vendor. No major assembly or servicing of equipment will be allowed on City property. Only minor modifications to equipment necessary to bring the item into compliance with specifications will be permitted.

Unit shall have a minimum of ½ tank of fuel when delivered.

ADVERTISING: Units shall be entirely free from any and all advertising attachments of dealer, such as clips, license brackets, mud flaps or other devices bearing vendor’s name.

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WEBSITE VEHICLE INFORMATION: Units shall be provided with online information access for multi-users and shall include, but not limited to the following; service manuals, service bulletin updates, campaigns, newsletters, parts manuals, operators’ manuals, warranty coverage, warranty coding, new vehicle processing and standard repair time information. This shall also include engine manufacturer. These services shall be provided at no cost to the City of Owensboro.

DELIVERY: The completed units shall be delivered to the City Garage, 1314 West 5th Street, fully serviced and ready for use. Warranty Certificates, and two (2) copies each of Operator’s, Parts, and Maintenance manuals shall be provided to the Garage Manager at the time of delivery. Digital media is acceptable in lieu of books. The Vendor shall provide an estimated turn-around time order to delivery. Vendor shall include this on the quote sheet when submitting their bid.

SERVICE FACILITIES AND PARTS: Bidder must state location and distance to the nearest authorized service facility.

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ATTACHMENT A

CONTROLS

YES NO

All compactor operation controls are to be located in the truck cab and mounted for operator convenience and comfort.

Warning signals shall be incorporated into all circuits monitoring abnormal compactor operations.

All controls must be electric over air. A CAN bus system.

The packer, hopper cover, and rear door operation shall be controlled by SPOT electrical switches.

The rear door shall not operate without depressing a safety switch in conjunction with the tailgate rocker switch to prevent accidental opening of the rear door.

The arm control shall have an interlock to prevent dumping behind the packer panel.

LED lights shall be used on the controller for trouble shooting purposes.

Proximity switches shall be used throughout the body.

HYDRAULICS

Hydraulic reservoir shall be supplied with a minimum capacity of 70 gallons and equipped with fluid sight gauge, temperature indicator, air breather filter, magnetic trap, and a ball valve on the suction line.

The reservoir shall have a 100-mesh suction strainer and be equipped with a built-in 3 PSI bypass for pump protection.

The body shall be powered by a front mounted Denison vane pump or equal. AS 9000 or better.

Where possible seamless steel tubing with zinc clear coating shall be used and held in place with shock absorbing bolt on clamps.

All hose ends. tubing and adopters shall have JIC 37-degree flare fittings.

Normal maximum operating pressures shall not exceed 2450

PSI.

The hydraulic system shall incorporate a relief valve to protect oil components from excess pressures.

All cylinder rods shall be chrome plated except the pack cylinders which will have thermal chemical process with ONC.

Automatic packer - The hydraulic system shall include an automatic park function to allow a continuous pack cycle.

The packer panel in extend or retract mode shall automatically accelerate at 1500 RPM when truck is in neutral.

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TAILGATE

The tailgate shall be top hinged and of the bustle type.

The tailgate bubble shall be constructed of 1/8" AR450 steel.

The tailgate side sheets shall be constructed of 10 Gauge 80,000 psi Hi-Tensile steel.

The tailgate shall be secured to the body using two (2) set of hinges with 1-1/2” hinge pins at the roof line.

The tailgate shall be unlocked. opened and closed by two (2) 3" x 25-1/2" double acting hydraulic cylinders with restrictors to prevent precipitous decent in case of hydraulic line ruptures.

The tailgate shall have a four-point positive lock system without the need for turnbuckles.

The tailgate shall be equipped with a one-piece replaceable rubber gasket extending across the bottom width of the tailgate and vertically up the side 36".

A warning icon on the in-cob display and buzzer shall be installed in the cab to indicate when the tailgate is open.

LIFTING ARMS

The arms shall be fabricated tube design. The arm is composed of 3"x 3/8" 100k upper and lower continuous flat bar. (Multiple piece flat bar is unacceptable) The arms shall be covered with 3/16" AR450 steel side plates.

The lift arms shall have 10,000 lbs. lift capacity The arm shall provide a progressive slow stop before coming into contact with the rubber arm stops by use of the proportional control valve. (Internal cushioning of the arm cylinders is not acceptable).

The load arm cycle time shall not be more than 12-13 seconds.

The lift arms shall be powered by two (2) 4-1/2" x 45 1/4 11 double acting cylinders with 2" rods.

The arm pivot shaft shall be constructed of 4-1/2" OD x 1/2 11 wall DOM tubing.

The pivot bushings shall have at least 4 split type bronze bushings to prevent wear.

The forks shall be constructed of 1-1/2" 100,000 psi steel 72" long from bump stop to tip and tapered at the end.

The forks at the dump position shall not exceed 13’-6" above the ground.

The fork rotation shall be accomplished by two (2) 411 double acting hydraulic cylinders, 24" stroke, with a minimum 1-1/2" rod.

The fork pivot shall be constructed of 4-1/2” OD x 1/2" wall DOM tube.

The fork bushings shall be of the split bronze type bolted to the

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arms with for (4) 3/4"grade 5 bolts on each side.

There shall be UHMW arm scuff plates mounted to the upper hopper sides.

BODY CONSTRUCTION

The body sides shall be constructed of 1/8" AR450 formed to a radius for added strength (+1/4 over lay AR450 on the floor).

The body roof shall be constructed of 10 Gauge 80,000 PSI yield steel.

The body floor shall be curved and made of 3/16” AR235.

The floor longitudinal shall be 2” x 6” x 1/4” structural tube.

Prefer body be manufactured in the USA.

HOPPER

The hopper shall have a minimum capacity of 12 cubic yards.

The hopper floor shall be constructed of minimum 1/4” AR450 steel.

The hopper sides shall be constructed of one-piece wall minimum 3/16” AR450 steel formed to a radius for additional strength. Straight hopper sides not acceptable.

The hopper front shall be enclosed with expanded metal for viewing behind the packer blade and to prevent trash from blowing out.

The hopper shall be lined with six (6) 1/4" wear strips with a minimum of AR450 to match the wear strips on the packer panel. Plow steel wear strips not acceptable.

There shall be a hydraulic sliding hopper cover constructed of 14 Gauge A569 Steel and reinforced with 1”x 2” tube.

The hopper cover shall be powered by a one (1) 2-1/2” x 92” double acting hydraulic cylinder.

The hopper cover shall open automatically when raising the lift arms.

There shall be a SPDT (Single pull-down throw) electrical switch in the cab to manually close the hopper cover.

There shall be a sliding side access door with a PTO interlock and shall be a minimum of 31”x 31”.

Two cleanouts 10x17 sumps located at the front of the body, one each side with access to ground to open.

PACKINGING MECHANISM

The packing panel face sheet shall be constructed of 3/16" AR450 steel.

The packing panel shall slide in a track constructed of 1/4"

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formed SOK channel and lined on oil three sides with AR450 wear strips.

The packing panel shall be activated by two (2) 6-1/2" x 182” stroke four stage telescopic hydraulic cylinders with u-cup seal design and rod scrapers

The panel shall have a pack cycle of 25-27 seconds.

The packing panel shall be 79" high and 84” wide with adjustable side scraper wings.

The packing panel shall exert a minimum of 133,000 Ibs. of packing force throughout the pack cycle.

The auto pack function shall include a pack start button and to neutral safety to disable automatic acceleration if the transmission is in gear. PTO kill switch provided on the hopper access door.

ELECTRICAL

All wiring shall be loomed or in conduit.

The body shall be equipped with approved LED clearance, warning, tail, license, stop and turn signals in compliance with the national safety standards.

All clearance, back-up, and directional lights shall be shock mounted and be mounted in rubber grommets.

The body shall be equipped with an external audio back-up alarm activated when the chassis is in reverse.

An icon on the in-cab display screen shall illuminate when the tailgate is open and an audible alarm will sound when the tailgate is open.

A camera system shall be installed with a monitor for viewing rear or body and for safety when truck is in reverse. System will be insured 7” Intec color monitor or equal with a reverse camera and a camera in hopper area.

PAINT

The body shall be properly cleaned of all dirt, oil and welding slag. A gray lead-free Epoxy primer with rust inhibitors shall be applied.

Axalta IMRON Elite or equal shall be applied as top coat Specify paint color: AXALTA IMRON ELITE or equal

MOUNTING

Body shall be mounted in accordance to industry standards. No welding shall be performed in the chassis frame in the mounting process.

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WARRANTY

Body: Manufacturer's limited warranty shall apply for a period of one year after date of acceptance of the unit.

Cylinders — 5-year warranty.

Hydraulic Systems— 5-year warranty.

OTHER EQUIPMENT

Hopper Lights (insert into electrical if desired). Two white LED lamps. The lights shall be capable of illuminating the hopper.

The lights will be activated by a switch in the cab of the chassis.

Strobe light (insert into electrical if desired). A strobe light shall be mounted on the upper hall of the tailgate. The light shall be activated by a switch inside the cab of the chassis.

Service Hoist- The body shall be equipped with a self-contained 12 VDC motor and pump and separate cylinders to lift the body for service and access to transmission. The body shall also be equipped with safety prop rod to prevent body from failing if cylinders should fail.

Toolbox with gasketed door 18x18x24 Hydraulic. Shut down when filter in bypass Low fluid shut down Hydraulic. Shut down switch Hi temp switch Unit shall have a shovel, broom and rake holder.

TRUCK CAB & CHASIS SPECIFICATIONS

Day cab with cabover design hinged at the front of cab Mp-7 11-liter 6 cylinder in line diesel engine capable of producing 355 HP @ 1500-1800 RPM and 1260 Ib.-ft torque with 1350 series flange crankshaft adapter

Silicone Radiator and Heater Hoses 12 V. 160A. alternator Battery disconnect switch wired to positive side Allison 4500 RDS 6 speed transmission w/ prognostics or equal 120v 1500- watt engine block heater 20,000 front axle capacity w/ dust shields for breaks 46,000 rear tandem axle capacity with double reduction rear carries and gear ratio of 5.31

Inverted 10 lead spring suspension rated at 46,000 Ibs.

Bronze Trunnion Bushings with urethane shock insulators Dust shields and power divider lock out driver controlled for rear axles

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Wheelbase of 210” with after-frame of 113” and 10” front frame extension.

70- Gallon steel fuel tank rectangular RH side Mounted Steel frame measurements to be 5/16" X 13-1/4” X 3-1/4” with an inner liner that is 1/4”thick for a combined RBM of 3,127,200 Ibs. / in and a section modulus of 26.06 in/cubed.

Cab to be a RH/LH sit down design with L/H drive only capability

Front tires to be the size of 315/80R22.5 L Michelin XZUS2 (or equal) all position radial with 22.5 x 9.00 Accuride (or equal) Steel Disc hub piloted wheels powder coated gray in color

Cab to be painted to match the current City of Owensboro blue 1 year / 100,000- mile base vehicle warranty must be included 60-month 250,00-mile Extended warranty to cover

Engine/Exhaust after-treatment to be included in price.

Please list all other standard and extended warranties in vendor's bid submission.