5012-850-1014 Tollway Super Tandem Axle Dump Truck With 540 Gallon Pre-wet System~1.docx

State of Illinois Tollway

Specification 5012-850-1014

Specifications for a Super Tandem Axle Dump Truck With 540-Gallon Pre-wet System, 15 Foot Radius Dump/Spreader Body And Reversible Snow Plow

The following specifications describe the minimum requirements for a Super Tandem 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 should submit with their bid descriptive literature and specifications describing all the equipment and options proposed. This information should 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.

Bidder should provide documentation and enumerating service locations.

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.

2. G.V.W.R.: 75,000 lbs. minimum (min).

3. Diesel Engine, 12.4L (min) 1850 ft. lbs. of torque (min), 515 rated horsepower (min) coolant protection to minus (-34) degrees Fahrenheit below zero.

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

5. Engine shall be current model year emission compliant.

6. Stainless Steel engine oil pan or equally effective corrosion resistance material

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

8. Vertical exhaust.

9. Color: Hubs, frame and plow hitch shall be painted black with Polyurethane type paint PPG, screaming yellow #DCC6226 Polyurethane type paint for cab, underside of cab floor to be undercoated. Wheels shall be painted white with Polyurethane type paint or powder coated. 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.

10. 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.

A. Inside door panels.

B. Inside door posts.

C. Inside rocker panels.

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

E. Inside of cab rear wall.

F. Inside light wells.

G. Inside fender wells.

H. Inside hood.

11. Frame: Straight frame, single channel (non-tapered) running the length of the truck (no add-on after frame will be accepted), 2,511,600 RBM (MIN).

12. The Frame Reinforcement Bar shall be constructed to connect the left and right side of the frame on Single axle, Tandem axle, and Super Tandem axle Dump Trucks. The Bar shall be located forward of the transmission and to the rear of the engine block passing underneath the transmission mount/bell housing providing additional support to the frame rails during snow plow operations. The Frame Reinforcement Bar consisting of an additional crossmember shall be constructed of Heavy-Duty structural tube with a minimum 4.5” O.D. and .25” wall thickness fully welded to a minimum ½ “thick end plates. The Frame Reinforcement Bar will be located under the transmission/bell housing area and be connected by a minimum of ½” thick reinforced mounting plates and grade 8 fasteners to existing holes in the truck frame. Shims will be required to adjust for different frame dimensions. Tube diameter: 4.5” Wall thickness: .25” Plate thickness: ½”. All parts shall be cleaned, prepped, and powder coated black.

13. One hundred (100) Gallon aluminum or stainless-steel fuel tank mounted left-side under cab, diesel exhaust fluid tank is to be mounted adjacent to fuel tank.

14. Cab-to Center of Trunnion: 138” (approximate), match to body length.

15. Wheelbase: 221” (approximate).

16. Six-speed Allison automatic transmission (Allison 4500 series) or equal. Shift points are to be set to maximize low end torque and allow rapid acceleration.

17. 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.

18. Stainless steel fittings on transmission oil cooler.

19. Cruise control with stationary throttle control.

20. 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.

21. 52, 000 LB., dual drive rear axle to have ratio to provide a top speed of 70 MPH, to include magnetic drain plug and synthetic rear axle lube.

22. 52,000 LB., Henderson Haulmaxx (or Tollway approved equal) rear rubber spring type suspension, equalizing beam type, 54” axle spacing with shock absorbers.

23. 23,000 LB. set forward front axle.

24. 23,000 LB., front suspension with parabolic springs and shock absorbers and an auxiliary right-side air spring with control on dash.

25. Tires and wheels: front; 425 series steer tires (23,000pound rated) front steel 5HH wheels with offset to achieve maximum turning radius, 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; 9.00” wide, 10-hole ISO type, hub piloted disc with 285.75 MM bolt circle pattern. Offset to be 7.00” with five hand holes.

26. Hydraulic, dual power steering gearboxes.

27. Brakes: Bendix air brake system or equal with “Q style drum brakes on all wheels. Backing plates on all wheels.

28. S-cams and associated hardware to be located on the front of the front axle and on the rear of the rear axles.

29. Haldex style self-adjusting slack adjusters.

30. MGM TR-T severe service brake chambers or functional equivalent.

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

32. 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.

33. 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.

34. 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.

35. Fiberglass or composite one-piece tilt front end with stationary grill.

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

37. 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.

38. Tinted glass with Heated windshield.

39. Two (2) Grab handles and two (2) access steps on each side of cab, plus exterior grab handle on driver side of cab.

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

41. Glass rear window.

42. 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 or return hoses. Final heater hose routing to provide priority to cabin heat, then routed to in-line tank heater.

43. Overhead console storage.

44. Mirrors: Plastic or stainless-steel mirrors mounted on powder coated brackets, 4-way power, West Coast type, brackets, and hardware, heated, approximately 7” X 14” with 7” 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).

45. Roof-mounted cab dome light.

46. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel.

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

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

49. Factory installed heater/defroster/air conditioning.

50. 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.

51. Two (2) accessory power port and two (2) USB ports.

52. Dual electric horns, with air horn.

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

54. 160 AMP (MIN) Delco brushless alternator marine grade along with starter if possible.

55. Three (3) 950 CCA 12-volt batteries minimum. Total 2,850 CCA.

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

57. Back-up alarm (102 DBA).

58. 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.

59. 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.

60. A third digital camera to be focused on wing plow and shall broadcast signal through the back up camera LCD screen. Screen shall be selectable for either or both cameras.

61. 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 21”-27”. Pintle hitch to be greased and adjusted to allow hitch to rotate properly.

62. 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.

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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM/SPREADER CONTROLLER

63. Hydraulic components and installation. A complete hydraulic system for operation of dump body hoist, hydraulically powered ice control spreaders, and hydraulically operated snowplows or attachments. The system shall be comprised of a variable displacement load-sensing pump supplying flow to a multi-section stack of load sensing control valve sections. The combined system shall be rated at 3000 psi operating pressure. All spreader sections will be fully pressure and flow compensated and provide hydraulic power to all functions simultaneously if called for.

A. The pump (Force-Eaton FA-421AK series or equal) shall be front mounted and have enough capacity to support all normal operations of the truck simultaneously with no significant loss of performance. The pump shall be an axial piston load sensing type and be directly driven off the engine crankshaft using 1310 series or equivalent driveline with Spicer companion flange yokes (on both ends of the driveline). Hydraulic pump driveline shall be capable of collapsing 1” to allow for ease of changing engine serpentine belt. The pump shall have a severe duty, high pressure outboard Teflon shaft seal that protects the pump shaft bearing and seal from external contamination and salt spray. A low-profile pump assembly shall be used to limit the length of the front frame extensions. (Not to exceed 14” from the back of the plow frame to the truck grill) The pump plate shall be attached independently from the plow frame. The pump shall be capable of a minimum 49 GPM @ 2500 RPM and 3,000 psi>. System normal operating pressure shall be set and sealed at 2450 psi (+/- 50). Sense circuit stand by pressure shall be set at 350 psi. The pump shall have side drain ports for crankshaft driven units to avoid multiple 90-degree bends in the suction line. Rear ports are not acceptable.

B. The chassis shall be ordered with a factory front crankshaft PTO adapter plate. Power transmission to the pump shall be directly driven from the front crankshaft of the engine. The driveline must be a 1310 series with Spicer companion flange yokes on both ends of the driveline or equivalent solid slip-shaft style approved by the Tollway. The pump U- bolt style drive yoke shall be mounted to the shaft with a set screw and be lock wired to prevent the screw from loosening.

C. All hydraulic lines shall be compatible and sized for proper flow rates considering oil velocity and system pressure requirements. All flexible hydraulic hoses (pressure and return) shall have JIC 37-degree female crimp-on permanent fittings. All hoses except for the suction hose shall be a non-skive high bend radius with a minimum operating pressure of 3000 psi, regardless of the size. Pressure and return hoses to exceed SAE 100R17 and ISO 11237 R17 working pressures and minimum bend radius requirements. They shall also meet abrasion tests per ISO 6945. The suction hose shall have male ends crimped on with “T” bolt clamps and will be attached to the pump with a swivel adapter allowing easy removal and service of the pump. NO pipe fittings, galvanized fitting or Teflon tape will be accepted any place in the hydraulic system. 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 stainless 37-degree JIC ends shall be used in all cases.

D. 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.

E. The Force America Add-a-Fold 4020 valve bank or equal shall be of a modular manifold design, load sensing, with priority flow sharing. The valve manifold shall be manufactured from 6061-T6 aluminum and anodized to MIL-A-8625F specifications. The valve shall create priority flow for the plow functions while the spreader is operating. The spreader shall continue to operate while the priority plow functions are being actuated. The valve sections shall be capable of up to 40 GPM flow capacity depending upon application and configuration with a nominal pressure rating of at least 3000 psi. Inlet and outlet ports to 1” O-ring, all working ports shall be ¾” O-ring. Inlet and outlet caps must be top ported. The inlet manifold shall be equipped with a load sense port. Sections assembled in conjunction with a manifold to be arranged according to flow requirements. All valves shall be externally flow adjustable and equipped with a gauge. Where necessary electrical connections shall be Deutsch style connector. One unmounted assemble valve bank assembly shall be provided for training.

F. Valve to be built as follows; Inlet – Top ported with #16 O-ring ports and main full flow relief set at 3000 psi. pilot operated. Section #1 – Double acting cylinder spool for hoist with down pressure relief set at 500 psi, 40 GPM, 12-volt proportional pilot operated. Switched Section #2 – Single acting cylinder spool for plow up/down, up port will provide integrated plow float, and blade saver float, 17 GPM, 12-volt proportional override in console for float. Section #3 – Double acting cylinder spool for plow angle, 17 GPM, 12-volt proportional pilot operated. Spreader Manifold – Spreader manifold block, will mount directly to the main valve stack with provisions for the following Eaton, Hydra force, Vickers, or equal cartridge valves. Three 12-volt electric proportional PWM functions for auger, spinner, and pre-wet operations.

G. Auger/Front Auxiliary Circuit – Two-piece cartridge style flow control with manual override rated to 14 gpm. Coil – 12-volt DC proportionally controlled, DIN or Deutsch connector. Spinner – Two-piece cartridge style flow control with manual override rated to 4.5 gpm. Coil – 12-volt DC proportionally controlled, DIN or Deutsch connector. Pre-Wet – Two-piece cartridge style flow control with manual override rated to 4.5 gpm. Coil – 12-volt DC proportionally controlled, DIN or Deutsch connector.

H. 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 front plow control lever. The plow blade saver valve shall be integrated into the main valve 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.

I. The valve bank shall be located outside the truck frame on the driver’s side of the chassis. Valve sections shall be enclosed in an easily accessible, sealed, weatherproof, and stainless-steel fabricated enclosure. The enclosure may be incorporated with the hydraulic reservoir and shall be positioned for easy service access with the dump body lowered. The location shall prevent spillage into the enclosure while filling or draining the pre-wet system if equipped. Design and mounting of the valve enclosure will be subject to review by Tollway personnel.

J. 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 shall 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.

K. Multi-Function Joystick and Armrest Hydraulic Control System; Joystick control shall be a single proportional joystick with X, Y, and Z axis movement. It shall have a safety interlock function included. Armrest should be free floating and mounted to the driver seat to ride with movement of driver’s seat. Note: Arm rests which requires cab floor mounting hardware will not be accepted. Armrest mounting bracket must accommodate angular adjustment from center position for operator comfort and swing away from the driver’s seat at 90 degrees. Joystick shall have Z axis ability to raise the plow, wing, and lower bed with the activation of a single function for emergency situations. The unit must have a single connector at the rear of the armrest (back of cab) that accommodates a single connection for main electronic control unit for hydraulic valves. The control module in the cab shall be equipped with an additional metal plate acting as a cable guard. The cable guard shall hide all cable connections to avoid accidental damage. The single joystick system shall at a minimum operate the following Front plow (up/down, left/right), Hoist (up/down), Wing plow (Toe up/down, Heel up/down), Spreader operation, Blade saver (on/off). Must have a lighted display incorporated into the spreader control to indicate which hydraulic function has been selected to be operated by movement of the joystick. The joystick system communication will use a Controller Area Network (CAN). Between the cab and the valve enclosure shall be one single cable with four (4) The CAN connection conductors. Individual signals leaving the cab for valve outputs and feedbacks will not be accepted. The CAN valve module located inside of the valve enclosure shall be potted. The module shall contain over-molded DIN connectors with built in LED’s for the outputs and shall also include LED’s for each feedback and input. The system shall have a USB port for saving or loading calibration settings and updating firmware. Firmware updates shall be provided by up-fitter. Use of an external computer or external keyboard shall not be needed for any of these activities. The controller shall have a navigation stick with up/down/left/right directions for simplistic navigation of the menus. The controller shall have an operator interface with three different colored dials. The color of the dial shall match the color of the text on the screen for the function that it is controlling. The joystick control system shall be equipped with a qualified device that immediately disconnects the battery power from all joystick outputs. All joystick outputs shall immediately cease to function, an audible alarm shall sound, and the joystick system shall inform the operator that the qualified device has been activated. The qualified device must remove power from the joystick outputs while maintaining power to the display and CPU for diagnostic purposes. The operator must manually reset the qualified device to return the joystick to operational status.

64. The truck shall be equipped with a Monroe I-Grip Force America 6100 Gen5 spreader control or newer 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 display shall be mounted with an adjustable Force America bracket on the Patrol commander armrest in the cab in a location 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.

A. 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.

B. 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:

a. Spread rate (real time).

b. Blast on.

c. Pre-wet setting and application.

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

D. Training for the Force America spread controller shall be provided for three years after delivery of upfitted equipment.

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COMBINATION DUMP BODY/SALT SPREADER

65. Combination Dump Body/Salt Spreader components and installation A. Fifteen (15) foot long, eleven (11.25) cubic yard minimum water level dump/salt spreader body (all references to stainless steel 304L or 201 at the discretion of the manufacturer). All bolts and hardware used on body to be stainless steel where possible or practical.

B. Body shall have ability to be used as a dump body or spreader without the installation of any device allowing the material to discharge through the tailgate onto a spinner assembly by way of an integral center conveyor chain assembly. Body shall be designed to completely empty load of salt or sand without raising the body.

C. The body shall have the dimensions of 15 feet in length, top inside width of 87 inches with the total outside width being 96 inches.

D. The side height of the body shall be 44 inches for a total height of 52 inches including the tailgate.

E. The body capacity without sideboards shall be eleven (11.25) cubic yards water level minimum.

F. Body is to be 100% continuously welded.

G. The sides, front, and tailgate shall be manufactured of 3/16” stainless steel.

H. The Longsills shall be fabricated from ¼” stainless steel, 14” deep.

I. The Longsills shall be joined as follows: Sections of 3/16” formed stainless steel channel are welded every two feet the length of the body at the base of the Longsills where they are boxed-in with ¼” stainless steel. There shall be 3/16” formed stainless steel angle welded every 12”. The full length of the conveyor at the top of the Longsills.

J. The body shall have a 1/4” stainless steel floor with 3/16” stainless steel chain guards.

K. The sides shall be brake formed from a minimum 3/16” formed stainless steel to a radius of 43”.

L. The boxed top rail shall be a minimum of 3/16” formed stainless steel channel.

M. The front of the body shall be sloped to accommodate a headlift cylinder with partial doghouse and conform with the radius of the body and shall be 100% welded on the inside and outside.

N. A cab shield shall be fabricated from 10-gauge stainless steel, measure 82” W X 15” L. with a 2” upright (front) edge and a 1” back lip. Side gussets are to be 3/16” stainless and welded to the shield for rigidity. The cab shield is to be welded 100% to the front body with approximately 6” cab roof clearance.

O. The rear of the body shall be supported by two pieces of 3/16” stainless steel plate contoured to the radius of the body and welded 100% on both sides.

P. Additional reinforcement shall be provided by a 3/16” formed box section placed at the rear of the body and tied to two (2) rear posts formed from 3/16” stainless steel. Together they shall provide support at the rear of the body.

Q. The tailgate shall be a minimum of 6” higher than the sides of the body without the sideboards.

R. The tailgate shall be manufactured from 3/16” stainless steel with a boxed perimeter of 10-gauge stainless steel formed channels.

S. The tailgate shall be double acting with a squared perimeter having two (2) horizontal braces of 10-gauge stainless steel material full width of the tailgate.

T. A Stainless-Steel tailgate material door shall prevent material from escaping through the partially opened door over the conveyor chain.

U. The tailgate material door opening shall be 24” wide minimum by 8 ½” high and shall be manufactured of Stainless Steel.

V. The tailgate shall have 1” X 4” mild steel bar stock tailgate hardware with 1-1/4” hardened pins.

W. The tailgate latches shall be 1” thick steel with each latch being adjustable with threaded ¾” clevis and keeper pins. Dual self-storing body props capable of holding body in up position if fully loaded.

X. The tailgate latch shall be over center type manually or air operated.

Y. The body chain conveyor shall be 28”-34” wide and shall have 28,000 LB tensile strength per strand pintle style conveyor chain with 1-1/2” X 1/2” bar flights on each chain link.

Z. The conveyor chain shall be driven by a single or dual gearbox system with high torque hydraulic motor(s).

AA. Conveyor chain driveshaft shall have heavy duty dust sealed self-aligning four bolt flange bearings.

AB. There shall be a heavy-duty idler assembly that will provide adjustment for proper conveyor chain tension by use of slide rail type adjusters. A hydraulic grease operated conveyor chain adjuster is preferred.

AC. The spreader mounted roller mill spinner assembly system. The unit shall be delivered complete and fully operational. It shall consist of an upper chute, roller mill mainframe, rollers, additional pre-wet and spinner assembly with shield and spray nozzles. The upper chute shall be manufactured from ten (10) gauge minimum, corrosion resistant stainless steel with 3/8” reinforced hinge plates and pins. The entire chute shall be welded 100% throughout. The upper chute shall be designed for direct mounting to the tailgate of a 15-foot radius dump body. The unit shall include a fiberglass NEMA rated enclosure to house the air pressure regulator and valve assembly. The pressure regulator shall be adjustable from 0-140 p.s.i. The air valve shall be electrically activated by a switch located in the cab. The roller mill main frame shall be constructed of 1/4” and 3/8” corrosion resistant stainless steel. The unit shall incorporate a slide mechanism for the roller engagement. The roller slide engagement shall be activated by a 4”x4” double acting air cylinder with a maximum rating of 250 p.s.i. The air cylinder shall have a chrome plated steel rod and aluminum body with anodized ends. The idler side of the rollers shall have a 1 3/4” lube able bearing assembly. The rigid set roller shall be driven by a 6.0 cubic inch, 4bolt hydraulic motor with a 1” shaft and coupler. The sliding or engagement roller shall be driven by a ten (10) cubic inch, 4 bolt hydraulic motor with a 1” shaft and coupler. The hydraulic pump motors shall be plumbed in series. The rollers shall be approximately 9” in diameter and approximately 10” in length. The rollers shall be constructed of a chrome silicone alloy steel and hardened by use of a heat-treating process. The rollers shall have a minimum of 4 teeth per inch and set approximately 1/16” in depth. The rollers shall be balanced to reduce vibration and prevent premature wear. The complete spinner assembly shall be bolted directly to the roller mill frame with corrosion resistant hardware. The molded poly spinner shall be approximately 18” in diameter and have a 1” diameter hub mounting directly to the spinner motor. The spinner assembly shall be adjustable allowing the pattern to change directions of the granular material from the spinner. The unit shall be equipped with a minimum of 2 fan nozzles to encapsulate the granular product with liquid. The nozzles shall have a minimum flow capacity of 60-90 gallons per ton of granular material. A cable winch system shall be provided to move the spreader mounted roller mill spinner assembly system for service and repairs.

AD. The system shall have an additional resistant rotationally molded poly tank installed in front of the radius body with a 400-gallon capacity. The shell of the tank shall have a minimum material thickness of .375 nominal. It shall be internally baffled to help prevent sloshing. The tank shall have one (1) 16” vented lid in the top of the tank along with lifting loops on each end for installation and removal. The tank shall have the required porting to allow plumbing to the fender mounted 540-gallon tanks and also provide loading and agitation of the product. The tank shall be mounted and supported by a stainless-steel structure of adequate strength. The stainless structure will be fastened to the truck frame in front of the all-season body.

AE. The hoist cylinder shall be telescoping, trunnion mounted and painted with high quality paint.

AF. The hoist cylinder shall be designed to operate up to 2,000 PSI, self-bleeding and have the top portion double acting.

AG. The hoist cylinder shall have ¼” wall construction with bronze glands and pistons to assure a smooth and durable bearing surface.

AH. The cylinder glands shall be a continuous cast bearing, SAE-660 bronze with a tensile strength of 44, 000 PSI.

AI. The Hoist cylinder head, and piston shall be of ductile cast iron with a tensile strength of 60,000 PSI.

AJ. The hoist cylinder shall be internally sealed.

AK. The hoist inside seals shall be of a “U” cup design made of nitrile packing AL. The hoist cylinder shall have a melanized/Q.P.Q. running surface.

AM. The hoist cylinder external melanized surface shall have epsilon nitride. The nitride shall cover the entire surface.

AN. The hoist cylinder rod shall be C1045/C1050 steel with a tensile strength of 80,000 to 100,000 LBS.

AO. The hoist cylinder tubing shall be D.O.M. tubing drawn over a mandrel and shall have tensile strength of 70,000 LBS. The tube shall have a surface hardness of 80-degree Rockwell “B”.

AP. The hoist cylinder shall dismantle easily and overlap between stages for greater stability.

AQ. Each rod or pin eye shall have a grease zerk and shall have hoses terminating at convenient location for service.

AR. Folding ladder to access dump body mounted driver’s side to the front of the body or opposite side if a wing plow is mounted on the driver’s side.

AS. All welding performed on the body must follow current AWS procedures and guidelines recognized within the state of the manufacturer.

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AUXILIARY LIGHTING COMPONENTS

66. 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. Must 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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

67. 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.

ROAD TEMPERATURE SENSING SYSTEM

68. 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 the Force 6100 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 ☐

12 FOOT REVERSIBLE PLOW

69. 12 Foot Reversible Plow Components and Installation:

A. Reversible snow plow, Monroe Model MP 45R12 or Wausau R4512 reversible trip moldboard snow plow (No exceptions). All welds are to be continuous.

B. The bolt pattern shall be AASHTO standard.

C. Kuper Tuca SX carbide insert, or Tollway approved equal plow Blades. To include Kuper curb guard GX300 or Tollway approved equal on each end of the plow.

D. The plow shall have two (2) crank style heavy duty jacks using a quick release system mounted on the push frame as close as possible to the plow hitch. These jacks will be used to align plow for installation to the plow hitch.

E. Plow shall utilize dual swing cylinders. The cylinders shall be double acting using a cross over relief valve to quickly transfer oil from cylinder to cylinder. The cross over relief valve should be high quality with adjustable relief settings.

F. Plow shall be powder coated black on the truck side and powder coated Tollway yellow on the moldboard side. The entire plow is to be shot-blasted prior to the powder coating.

O. Plow shall have an attack angle of 35-37 degrees.

P. Plow shall have an upper plow face extension and a continuous rubber flap of approximately 12” wide.

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PLOW HITCH

70. Plow Hitch Components and Installation:

A. 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.

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

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

D. 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.

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

F. 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.

G. 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.

MID-MOUNT 8 FOOT JUNIOR WING

71. All tandem Axle trucks to include a patrol wing:

A. Full trip edge junior wing plow with AASHTO hole punch for cutting edge, Monroe Model MJW-8 or equivalent. This shall be a single wing mounted on the right or left side of the truck and be fully operational. Mounting location to be determined after award.

B. The wing post shall allow the toe of the wing moldboard to float freely over rough road and shoulders, thus, reducing the possibility of damage to the wing and cab/chassis. The wing post shall be a trailing link style with 12 inches of lift and designed to allow the moldboard to float up a minimum of 8-12” when in the plowing position. The post front structure shall be no more than 24” high and 14” wide.

C. Kuper Tuca SX carbide insert, or Tollway approved equal plow blades, to include Kuper curb guard GX300.

D. Wing shall have locally installed adjustable flow control valve(s) to control wing lowering and raising speeds. Wing travel speed shall be adjustable from the fully raised position to the fully lowered position.

E. Hydraulic connection to wing cylinders to be JIC male/female connection, no quick couplers.

F. Wing to have 12” deflector flap to help snow roll forward.

G. Frame cross post shall be bolt on and replaceable without removing truck frame side plates.

H. The wing shall be designed to mount behind the cab and in front of the axle and be visible in the spot mirror whether it is in the raised or down position.

I. Prior to powder coating, all steel components shall be shot-blasted to prepare the steel surface.

J. All welding performed on the wing and mounting hardware must follow current AWS procedures and guidelines.

K. Manufacturer shall provide caution labels, decals, and any warnings deemed necessary.

L. L.E.D. wing tip plow lights shall be installed on the outer board end of the wing plow. Whelen amber oval LED light Model# WPLOW3AA Whelan or approved equal shall be provided and mounted in a stainless-steel enclosure.

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PRE-WETTING SYSTEM

72. Pre-wetting System Components and Installation:

A. 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.

B. System shall be capable of applying a minimum of 10 gallons per minute.

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

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

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

F. 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.

G. Dual 270-gallon reservoirs with internal baffles. Reservoirs shall have a minimum of two (2) 3” fill caps. The 270-gallon reservoir is to be mounted to the opposite side of the wing plow. 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 polypropylene 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.

H. The two reservoirs are to fill using a common fill port with a female 1 1/2” cam lock and 1 ¼“ Pipe thread fitting located at the rear of the truck. The fill port shall connect to 1/1/4 tubing and “T” that fills both tanks simultaneously.

I. 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.

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

K. 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).

L. All pressure hoses shall be ½” EPDM.

M. 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.

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ADDITIONAL ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

73. Additional Electrical Requirements Components and Installation:

A. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

M. Switch location and control shall be determined by the Tollway after bid award N. Switches shall be the chassis manufacturer's dash or overhead mounted and controlled if offered.

O. Two loose unconnected 8-gauge stranded wires run directly from the battery box to the cab for two-way radio power and ground. An extra two feet of wire in the battery box and in the cab is required. One wire to be red and one white.

SAFETY/WARNING LIGHTS IN CAB

74. Safety and warning light installation A. Dump body raised warning light B. Blade saver on indicator light C. PTO on indicator light D. Hydraulic oil low warning light E. Hydraulic oil high temp warning light

Please indicate the number of days to deliver the units after receipt of order: _________ Upfitter Name(s): _________________________________________________

12 Foot Expressway Plow Manufacturer and Model Number: _____________________________________________________

Wing Plow Manufacturer and Model Number: _____________________________________________________

Combination Body Manufacturer and Model Number: _____________________________________________________

Does the truck proposed meet the above specifications?

If No to any portion, explain:

Bid Response:

Bidders will need to send copies of each of the following with their bid response.

a) Specification completed.

b) Descriptive Literature