5012-850-1003 Tollway Single Axle Dump Truck With 240-Gal Pre-wet System~1.docx

State of Illinois Tollway Specification 5012-850-1003 Specifications for a Single Axle Dump Truck With 240-Gallon Pre-wet System

The following specifications describe the minimum requirements for a Single Axle Dump Truck for use in the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (Tollway) highway maintenance operations. The equipment shall be new, of current design and manufacture, and a production model. Any additions, deletions, or variations from the following specifications must be noted or the equipment will be rejected. Any standard items appearing in the manufacturer’s regular published specifications shall be included unless otherwise noted.

Each bidder shall submit with their bid descriptive literature and specifications describing all the equipment and options proposed. This information shall be clearly marked to indicate the make, model, and accessories proposed to be furnished.

These vehicles will be required to perform in adverse and emergency conditions. Compliance with the specifications is essential for the operation of this equipment in those conditions.

Parts and service for the equipment should be readily available within the State of Illinois.

Bids will only be accepted from established manufacturers or their authorized dealers.

Bidders are advised to carefully read these specifications.

Make

Model:

Manufacturer:

Bidder:

Body Installer Co.:

The State reserves the right to waive minor informalities, deficiencies, or technical variances which by their nature are restrictive to a given manufacturer, if in its’ judgement, it would be in the best interest of the State to do so and it would not prejudice the rights of other bidders.

ENGINE/CAB AND CHASSIS:

1. All standard equipment.

1. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (G.V.W.R.): 37,000 lbs. minimum (min).

1. Diesel Engine, Cummins L9 or equal, 800 ft. lbs. of torque (min), 270 rated horsepower (min) coolant protection to minus (-34) degrees Fahrenheit below zero.

1. Engine to Include automatic engine protection, shut down for high coolant temperature, low oil pressure, and low coolant with 30-second delay.

1. Engine shall be current model year emission compliant.

1. Stainless steel engine oil pan or equally effective corrosion resistance material.

1. Air cleaner with snow valve and in-cab control.

1. Vertical exhaust.

1. Color: Hubs, frame and plow hitch shall be painted black with Polyurethane type paint PPG screaming yellow, #DCC6226 Polyurethane type paint, underside of cab floor to be undercoated. Wheels shall be painted gray with Polyurethane type paint. Color samples will be supplied upon request to match color requirements. Paint quality will be subject to the Tollway’s approval. Interior color to be tan or graphite.

1. All areas of the truck cab listed below shall be covered with high performance solvent-based coatings to provide protection against moisture, salt and alkalis, unless these areas are made of fiberglass, high strength composite or other supplemental rust, corrosion or oxidation proof material.

1. Inside door panels.

1. Inside door posts.

1. Inside rocker panels.

1. Under cab roof (inside cab head liner).

1. Inside of cab rear wall.

1. Inside light wells.

1. Inside fender wells.

1. Inside hood.

1. Frame: Straight frame, single channel (non-tapered) running the length of the truck (no add-on after frame will be accepted), 2,000,000 RBM (MIN).

1. Seventy (70) Gallon aluminum or stainless-steel fuel tank mounted left-side under Cab, Diesel exhaust fluid tank is to be mounted adjacent to fuel tank.

1. Cab-to Axle ”102” (approximate), matched to body length.

1. Wheelbase: 165” (approximate).

1. Six-speed Allison automatic transmission (Allison 3000 series) or equal. Shift points are to be set to maximize low end torque and allow rapid acceleration.

1. Transmission selector to allow selecting a gear range. The range selector shall allow the truck to hold a transmission gear for a maximum of 35-40 miles per hour.

1. Stainless steel transmission oil cooler.

1. Cruise control with stationary throttle control.

1. Instruments: In-dash illuminated voltmeter, In-dash illuminated analog coolant temperature gauge, In-dash illuminated analog engine oil pressure gauge, in-dash illuminated tachometer with hour meter, analog transmission temperature gauge. Electronic hour meter and mileage to be primary readings on electronic dash.

1. 23,000 LB., single speed rear axle to have ratio to provide a top speed of 70 MPH, to include magnetic drain plug and synthetic rear axle lube.

1. 23,000 LB., rear rubber spring type suspension type with control arms.

1. 14,600 LB., front axle.

1. 14,000 LB., front suspension with parabolic springs and shock absorbers.

1. Tires and wheels: Front; 12R22.5-16 highway tread, first line grade and brand. Rear; 12R22.5-16 mud and snow, first line grade and brand with an aggressive tread design, Goodyear G282MSD or equivalent, wheels; 8.25” wide, 10-hole ISO type, hub piloted disc with 285.75 MM bolt circle pattern.

1. Hydraulic, integral power steering.

1. Brakes: Bendix air brake system, or equal with disc brakes on all 4 wheels.

1. Bendix AD-IS air drier with heater and moisture expeller, mounted to outside of frame rails, heated automatic reservoir drain valve, Bendix DV-2 or Tollway approved equal.

1. Complete trailer air brake controls including hand control and breakaway valve terminating at the back of the frame with glad hand attachments and glad hand covers.

1. Electric trailer brake controller mounted to dash or other location approved by the Tollway. To include brake wire to rear of truck wired in the trailer light plug.

1. Seven pin type trailer light plug wired to DOT specifications with combination stop/turn trailer lights and Brakes. Final trailer plug wiring arrangement to be determined after bid award.

1. Fiberglass one-piece tilt front end with stationary grill.

1. All wiring to hood shall have connectors to allow the hood to be removed quickly without disconnecting plow light wiring from individual lights.

1. High back air suspension driver and passenger seat with the following features: Air adjustable, single chamber air lumbar, 2 position front cushion adjuster, seat isolator and single shock absorber with folding arm rests.

1. Tinted glass.

1. Two (2) Grab handles and two (2) access steps on each side of cab.

1. Air suspension cab, minimum dimensions: shoulder room 70”, inside height 56” (Highest point of floor to ceiling of cab).

1. Glass rear window.

1. Fuel heaters: Racor 500 watt or equivalent 12 volt, in-line fuel heater with 1 Artic Fox Model 456 or equivalent in-tank fuel heater with by-pass thermostat. All coolant routed to heaters must have a shutoff valve on the supply and return hoses. Final heater hose routing to provide priority to cabin heat, then routed to in-line tank heater.

1. Glove compartment.

1. Mirrors: Plastic or stainless-steel mirrors mounted on powder coated brackets, 4-way power, West Coast type, brackets, and hardware, heated, 7” X 16” with 8” diameter heated convex mirrors mounted below West Coast mirrors (West Coast type mirrors with convex mirror built in that reduces mirror size is not acceptable).

1. Roof-mounted cab dome light.

1. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel.

1. All lighting subject to D.O.T. requirements.

1. Pre-trip light selector to turn on and cycle lights to allow drivers to perform D.O.T. pre trip inspection.

1. Factory installed heater/defroster/air conditioning.

1. Windshield wipers: 2-speed electric with intermittent feature and electric washer pump. Wipers to be limited to low speed when truck parking brake is applied.

1. Accessory power port.

1. Dual electric horns, with air horn.

1. Factory installed AM/FM/Weather Band radio with antenna.

1. 160 AMP (MIN) Delco brushless alternator.

1. Two (2) 1100 CCA 12-volt batteries minimum.

1. Engine to be equipped with electric cold weather starting assist (No ether injection).

1. Back-up alarm (102 DBA).

1. A high quality digital super sensitive 1/3” CCD color back-up camera with lens washer is to be installed, camera is to be waterproof, dustproof, and vibration resistant, dash mounted 7” TFT LCD digital flat screen monitor with sun shade, exact mounting location to be determined after award. Camera to turn on automatically when transmission is placed in reverse.

1. A second identical high quality digital super sensitive 1/3” CCD color camera to be installed to view the load in the dump body. Bidder is to place the camera in the optimum location to view load and protect the camera.

1. Pintle hitch: Drawbar capacity of at least 100% of the drawbar ability of the truck, Holland PH-760 or equivalent with tethered clip pin attached, two (2) drop in slotted trailer chain holders with ½ chain capacity to be mounted 3” off center of each side of hitch, hitch height from bottom of eye to ground to be 28”-30”. Pintle hitch to be greased and adjusted to allow hitch to rotate properly.

1. Chassis, frame rails, driveshaft and other components below the dump body shall be protected from salt shed from the dump body conveyor chain during operation. The material used to protect the chassis components shall be stainless steel or other non-corrosive durable material.

If the proposed equipment meets this specification, please check the box. Meets Spec ☐

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM/SPREADER CONTROL

1. Hydraulic components and installation.

1. The hydraulic pump shall be a minimum 20 Gallons Per Minute (GPM) minimum variable displacement piston pump rated at 4,000 Pounds per square inch (PSI) minimum direct mounted to the power take off (PTO) using a 1 ¼ inch diameter 14 tooth spline shaft. The pump shall utilize load sensing with load sensing remote control feature. All ports shall allow SAE O-ring boss fittings. The pump shall allow wet spline connection to the PTO with a dual seal arrangement with drain port to eliminate the possibility of the hydraulic system contaminating the transmission. The pump shall be a compact design manufactured for mobile applications.

1. The PTO shall be constant mesh transmission mounted power take off (PTO). The PTO shall operate at approximately 100% engine speed. The PTO shall be a cast iron 890 series Chelsea power shift or Tollway approved equal with dedicated rear transmission mount. The PTO shall provide a wet spline connection to the hydraulic pump. All PTO and pump mounting hardware and oil line fittings shall be corrosion resistant stainless steel or Tollway approved equal. PTO shall not engage if engine is operating over 1000 RPM. PTO mounted on left or right side dependent on available space.

1. All hydraulic lines shall be compatible and sized for proper flow rates considering oil velocity and system pressure requirements. All hose ends with the exception of the hose ends that mount to the control valve shall have steel 37-degree Joint Industry Council (JIC) crimp-on Parker fitting ends, except the suction line which shall have steel NPT hose barbs with two (2) stainless steel clamps per end. A ¼ turn ball style shut-off valve shall be installed on the reservoir end of the suction hose. All hydraulic fittings shall be steel SAE O-ring boss with 37-degree JIC ends. Stainless steel hydraulic tubing with 37-degree JIC ends shall be used in all cases. All hose ends and any adapter fittings that are attached to the control valve shall be stainless steel.

1. All hydraulic quick couplers are to be corrosion resistant Aeroquip 5600 series or compatible alternative. The quick couplers at the front of the truck shall be mounted to the driver’s side of the plow frame mounted facing the plow. The couplers for the rear of truck for the spinner shall be mounted vertically to eliminate side pressure on the quick coupler O-rings. Quick couplers shall be easily accessible and in plain view.

1. Hydraulic pump main output flow shall be “T’d” to allow a split flow divided properly between the main hydraulic control valve and the plow blade saver valve. The pump shall be activated to provide the proper flow with remote control lines from both the hydraulic control valve and the blade saver valve.

1. The hydraulic control valve shall be a Parker/Gresen V-20 multi section valve, no exceptions. With the exception of the auger and spinner control the valve shall be cable controlled from the cab of the truck. The control valve shall be rated at no less than 20 GPM at 2,500 PSI minimum. All work ports shall be SAE O-ring boss.

1. The control valve assembly to provide plow(s) priority and incorporate a section to control the auger and spinner control valve. The Auger and spinner control valve may be either an electrically adjustable spool or cartridge valve controlled by the electronic spreader control system.

1. The hydraulic control valve main relief shall be set approximately 10% above any individual valve section port relief. Each work port shall be protected by adjustable relief valves. All work port relief valves shall be set as follows unless approved by the Tollway. All port relief valve pressure settings shall be approved by the Tollway.

1. The blade plow saver feature shall be designed to reduce plow damage and increase plow blade life. The plow blade saver shall be turned on to operate using a switch located on the front plow control lever. The plow blade saver valve shall be remotely located and powered independently from the main control valve using the PTO driven hydraulic pump. The plow blade saver valve shall allow full control of the weight of the plow to determine blade to road contact pressure. The pressure shall be locally adjustable using a high-quality liquid filled pressure gauge. The final location of the valve will be agreed upon by the installer and the Tollway.

1. The hydraulic control valve shall be mounted in an enclosure that is an integral part of the hydraulic reservoir. The enclosure shall have an easily removable lid for maintenance. The enclosure and hydraulic tank shall be constructed from 304 stainless steel. The enclosure shall be constructed to allow the work ports of the control valve to face down and the valve spool control cable attachment to face forward. Morse brand series 40 red line push/pull cables (no exception). The control valve shall be mounted to isolate the valve from the valve enclosure floor using a non-conductive material. The cables should be connected to the valve body spool by a bell crank style connection, to increase ease of lever movement.

1. The hydraulic reservoir shall be frame mounted and have a nominal capacity of approximately 30 gallons constructed out of a minimum 10-gauge stainless steel, baffled, have a sight temperature gauge, magnetic drain plug, a filler breather assembly with a wire mesh basket and chain lanyard for the cap. The filler breather assembly shall be mounted on an approximately 1” raised formed flange. A 10 micron in-tank style filter shall be installed in a removable cover plate on the top of the reservoir. A filter condition gauge shall be mounted to the return oil filter header. Hydraulic reservoir to have a 2” National Pipe Thread (NPT) suction port on the rear (back side) located 1” off the bottom of the reservoir. A 2” NPT 100 mesh strainer shall be installed. A ¾” NPT port will be located on the bottom of the reservoir with a magnetic drain plug. The reservoir shall be equipped with a low level and hot oil temperature sensor with warning lights, which will be located on the dash. The low level and high temperature signal shall also disable the PTO electrically.

1. Hydraulic valve controls shall be housed in a console located in a convenient position for the operator in between the seats. The cables shall be routed from any heat source and not to exceed manufacturer’s minimum bend radius. The control console shall have easily removable panels to access the hydraulic valve control cables and cable actuators. The control console shall be mounted in such a manner that it can be moved out of the away to access the rear of the engine. Valve control cables shall exit the cab through a hole under the control console. Edges of the hole shall be painted and have protection to prevent chafing of the cable jacket. Cable cavity shall be sealed to prevent contamination and heat to enter into the cab. Exact valve control console mounting location to be subject to Tollway approval. The plow up and down function and the plow rotation left and right shall be accomplished with a four position joy stick. Plow up and down shall be selected moving the handle front to back and the rotation achieved by moving the handle side to side. The valve controls shall be laid out as follows:

1. 1st – (Closest to the operator) Snow plow up/down /left/right.

1. 2nd – Wing plow toe.

1. 3rd – Wing plow heel.

1. 4th Dump body Up/Down (body control lever to include a button-controlled safety release).

Additional remote-control functions for spread controls shall be incorporated into the front plow lever. There shall be three button controls, they are as follows:

1. Remote Spreader control pass button.

1. Remote Spreader control blast button.

1. Plow blade saver on or off.

1. The truck shall be equipped with a Force America 5100 EX closed loop, ground speed controlled, salt spreader control unit, or equal. The controller will functionally operate the salt spreader conveyor, spinner assembly and pre-wet pump. The salt spreader system is to provide calibrated material distribution primarily at speeds of 5-45 MPH. The controller shall be capable of adjustable spread rates from 1 pound per lane mile and up. The spreader control shall utilize an integral speed sensor that is bathed in oil in the auger hydraulic motor. IP68 rated cables shall be used from sensors and hydraulic connections. Spreader control shall be mounted with an adjustable bracket on the dash, or the control console as chosen by the Tollway. The spreader control shall incorporate infinitely variable spinner speeds. The controller shall allow for a minimum of four (4) granular and three (3) liquid spread rates. The system shall incorporate an administrative control feature to maintain controller security and pre-set settings.

1. Bidder is to provide means for manual operation of salt spreader operation in the event of catastrophic failure of electronic spreader controller. This may be accomplished using simple re-routing of hoses from unused valve sections or external installed valve. It is expected that a reasonable simple solution is attainable.

1. The spreader control shall communicate to the Tollway via a CAL AMP brand GPS transponder. This shall allow salt spreader information to be transmitted to the Tollway via the GPS transponder. The data transferred to the transponder shall be inclusive of but not limited to the following:

0. Spread rate (real time).

0. Blast on.

0. Pre-wet setting and application.

1. The truck shall incorporate plow up/down and blade saver on/off signals that are up transmittable through the GPS transponder.

If the proposed equipment meets this specification, please check the box. Meets Spec ☐

AUXILIARY LIGHTING COMPONENTS

1. Auxiliary Lighting Components and Installation:

A. All lighting shall be subject to DOT regulations.

B. All warning lights hooked up to a vehicle control system engineered to enhance first responder and motorist safety with complete configurability, advanced automation, and remote connectivity. This control system will automatically synchronize the lights on within any proximity to aid approaching motorists.

C. System must integrate with the Whelen Command® software and WeCan X communication system. M/ust be able to program and update through a USB-C connection.

D. Must have capabilities of Dynamic Variable Intensity (DVI) flash patterns.

E. Must have battery voltage sensor.

F. Must have 8 total inputs including 1 ignition input. Must include expansion module for maximum light control. Must include photo cell to automatically change light intensity/flash patterns.

G. 5-year warranty on lights and hardware.

H. PART NUMBERS Core R P/N C399R Photocell P/N LCPHOTO 16 output expansion module P/N CEM16 and sync module, part number CV2V or equal.

I. Amber ION T- Series SAE class 1 certified feature advanced linear super LED optics in a sleek low-profile design or equal. Size 1.5”H, .5” D, 5.14” Amp draw .33amps (avg) Includes black flange and 4” wire pigtail. Optional chrome flange. Or equal.

J. Hard coated lenses to minimize environmental damage from sun, snow, and salt.

K. Five-year warranty.

L. Two (2) LED headlamps, J.W. Speaker Model 9800, or equal, with replaceable heating grid, shall be mounted to the grille area providing a minimum height to center of sealed beam above roadway surface of approximately 66” with factory installed switch and wiring harness. The mounting assembly shall be fabricated to Tollway design. Two flashing Whelen TION series or approved equal class 1 LED’s shall be mounted in the plow light turn signal, or near to the headlamp assembly, one (1) for each housing. Or equal.

M. Eleven (11) Whelen amber oval LED lights, Model 5GA00FAR and six (6) T ION Series SAE class 1 certified feature advanced linear super LED optics in a sleek low-profile design or equivalent is to be provided. Unless recess mounted in the body or bumpers, lights are to be mounted in stainless steel enclosures. Or equal.

a. Four (4) lights shall be mounted in rear body post facing rear, two (2) on each side of truck.

b. Two (2) lights located in rear bumper or rear bumper area.

c. Two (2) lights located mid-ship on leading side of fenders in stainless steel enclosures one (1) on each side of the truck.

d. Two (2) ION T- series lights located low in rear body post flush mounted at eye level, one (1) on each side of the truck facing to the side. Or equal.

e. Two (2) lights mounted on or behind front bumper facing to the side (one on each side of truck).

f. All lighting connected to the truck lighting control system shall be set on a steady burn pattern.

g. Four (4) ION T - Series lights flush mounted in cab shield, two (2) facing forward one (1) on each side of truck facing to the side, flush and horizontally mounted in cab shield. Or equal.

h. Two (2) amber ION T- series lights shall be mounted vertically grille area facing forward. Or equal.

i. One (1) light mounted in upper center of tail gate.

Note: The wiring from the body to the tailgate shall be armored to protect it from abrasion and falling objects. All lights shall be installed with in-line three (3) wire weather pack connectors (12020829 female and 12020827 male) creating a pigtail, allowing the lights to be removed without removing the wiring.

N. All following lighting on rear of truck to be LED:

a. Two (2) LED stop-tail-turn lights mounted at truck frame level.

b. Two (2) additional LED stop- tail-turn lights mounted in the rear side pillar of the bump body facing to the rear.

c. Four (4) high intensity back up lights, two (2) to be at frame level and two (2) to be located after bid award.

1. All lighting shall be controlled through OEM rocker switches to the lighting controller. If rocker switches are not available on OEM switch pack, they are to use a Wired-rite Model WR-ILL, Panel Q-MT-60211-1-7353 or equal.

If the proposed equipment meets this specification, please check the box. Meets Spec ☐

ROAD TEMPERATURE SENSING SYSTEM

1. Road Temperature Sensing System Components and Installation PreCise MRM (Force America) wired air and road temperature sensing system shall be installed in a location determined by the Tollway. Electrical connections should have a weather pack connector outside of the door for the ease of sensor replacement. The road temperature sensing system shall read the road surface temperature using an exterior mounted sensor that feeds road surface temperature data to a dash mounted display. Sensor shall be connected to the Cal Amp AVL transponder and be capable of sending data to the Tollway AVL service provider (Cal Amp). Final location to be determined after bid award.

If the proposed equipment meets this specification, please check the box. Meets Spec ☐

PLOW HITCH

1. Plow Hitch Components and Installation:

Plow hitch shall be manufactured to the specifications noted herein and manufactured by Monroe for Model MH100ILTW or Wausau Model 4A-03453 heavy duty tilt type high profile front hitch or equal. Hitch mounting location will be determined by the Tollway after award. It is intended to keep the plow hitch mounting as close to the hood’s grille as possible and low enough to allow the hood to open and remain open without having to fasten a latch to the hood.

1. Plow lift chains shall be galvanized stress-proofed with 5/8” loops hooked into lugs on reverse frame.

1. The plow hitch shall be powder coated to match the truck’s frame.

1. The plow hitch shall be installed to allow the plow arms to push the plow frame parallel to 1 degree above parallel to the ground.

1. The plow push arms shall be designed to allow the plow blade angle to be adjusted approximately three (3) degrees.

1. Plow hitch to include guide plates welded below push frame where plow pins to hitch. These plates would be positioned to guide plow to make installation easier.

1. The plow lift arm and chain link shall be fabricated of ¾” steel and designed to prevent bending and allow the plow lift chains chain to be set at the proper length.

PRE-WETTING SYSTEM

1. Pre-wetting System Components and Installation:

1. An on-board pre-wetting system shall be installed and fully operational for dispensing measured amounts of calcium chloride, salt brine, and other chemicals used in snow and ice control. The system shall be controlled and tracked using the salt spreader controller.

1. System shall be capable of applying a minimum of 7 gallons per minute.

1. System shall be closed loop controlled using feed-back turbine style flow meter.

1. Hydraulic motor driven liquid material pump controlled by the salt spreader controller.

1. All pre-wet system wiring to be enclosed in plastic conduit and water tight junction box.

1. Construction and components used shall be non-ferrous and/or 100% corrosion resistant. The system supplied shall be complete with pump nozzles, hoses, fittings, wiring, and mounting hardware.

1. Two (2) 120-gallon capacity reservoir(s) with internal baffles. Reservoir(s) shall have a minimum of two (2) 3” fill caps. The tanks shall be vented in a manner not to spill liquid when the body is elevated to any position. Tank to be constructed of a rotationally molded and UV stabilized polyethylene material. Reservoir (s) shall have a minimum of 3/8” wall thickness. The reservoir (s) shall have two 1-1/4” ports and molded gallon markings on each end. The ports shall be located as close to the bottom as possible. The reservoir(s) shall be mounted on top of the truck fenders and raise with the body. The mount shall include end plates welded to tanks mounts to stop tanks from shifting forward or backward. Reservoir(s) to have ability to attach a garden hose for supplemental gravity feed water for summer use. A second garden hose connection shall be provided to allow flushing of the tank, lines, and nozzles.

1. The two reservoirs are to fill using a common fill port with a female 1 1/2” cam lock and 1¼“ Pipe thread fitting located at the rear of the truck. The fill port shall connect to a “T” that fill both tanks simultaneously.

1. The spray bar assembly shall have spray nozzles located in the spinner chute assembly. Three nozzles shall be located on the front side of the chute. The nozzles shall be mounted as close to the bottom of the conveyor as possible and be protected by a deflector.

1. 5 PSI valves shall be installed to prevent siphoning of the liquid chemical when the unit is idle.

1. All plumbing connections shall be constructed of heavy-duty reinforced polypropylene. The hose for the suction line to the pump shall be ¾” Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM).

1. All pressure hoses shall be ½” EPDM.

1. A ¾” filter with 304 stainless steel reinforced screen shall be installed in the suction line. A clean-out plug shall be part of the filter assembly.

If the proposed equipment meets this specification, please check the box. Meets Spec ☐

ADDITIONAL ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Additional Electrical Requirements Components and Installation:

1. All aftermarket wiring shall be full loom design fastened and protected to prevent the possibility of damage. The wiring shall be encased in a grade three mesh style highly abrasion resistant loom shield. The individual wires shall be color coded with the function printed on the wire.

1. All connections shall utilize weather pack terminals and adhesive style heat shrink tubing for corrosion resistance.

1. All fuse holders shall be Motorola TNK-6458K or equal for fuses located outside the cab of 30 amps or greater.

1. All fuse holders below 30 amps subjected to the weather shall be of a weatherproof design approved by the Tollway.

1. All fuse holders mounted outside the cab shall be assembled in a water tight enclosure.

1. All accessory fuse panels shall have protective covers and shall be installed inside the vehicle cab.

1. All lighting and accessory circuits shall be controlled individually by separate lighted switches.

1. All individual light circuits and individual accessory circuits shall be fused, or circuit protected independently.

1. All circuits operated by a relay shall not exceed 80% of its rated load when fully loaded.

1. All wiring shall be of adequate size and of the correct insulating value for the intended load and location.

1. Connections to the truck chassis wiring shall meet OEM standards.

1. Whenever possible, all lighting, electrical controls and wiring splices are to be installed or completed inside the cab.

1. Switch location and control shall be determined by the Tollway after bid award

1. Switches shall be the chassis manufacturer's dash or overhead mounted and controlled if offered.

1. Two loose unconnected 8-gauge stranded wires run directly from the battery box to the hydraulic control tower in the cab. An extra two feet of wire in the battery box and the tower is required. One wire to be red and one white.

SAFETY/WARNING LIGHTS IN CAB

1. Safety and warning light installation.

1. Dump body raised warning light.

1. Blade saver on indicator light.

1. PTO on indicator light.

1. Hydraulic oil low warning light.

1. Hydraulic oil high temp warning light.

Please indicate the number of days to deliver the units after receipt of order: _________

Upfitter Name(s): _________________________________________________

Combination Body Manufacturer and Model Number: _____________________________________________________

Please indicate the number of days to deliver the units after receipt of order: _________ Does the truck proposed meet the above specifications?

If No to any portion, explain:

Bid Response:

Bidders should send copies of each of the following with their bid response.

a) Specification completed.

b) Descriptive Literature.