539 60 04 Tandem Axle Tag Trailer 30000 lb. Capacity February 2019.docx

Specification No. 539-60-04 Specification No. 539-60-04

Questionnaire for Tag Equipment Trailer with Electric Brakes

State of Illinois Department of Transportation Bureau of Business Services Specifications & Questionnaire for a Tandem Axle, Tag Equipment Trailer W/Electric Brakes 30,000 lbs. Minimum Load Capacity February 2019 This specification is designed to aid the Department of Transportation in the purchase of an efficient and dependable tandem axle, single point suspended trailer for maintenance operations.

All bidders are expected to quote upon a manufacturer's latest standard conventional model complete with all standard equipment plus any optional or special equipment required meeting the following specifications.

Each bidder shall submit with his bid two sets of 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.

Bidders quoting on specified equipment must submit with their bid.

1. The manufacturer of the equipment proposed has been actively involved in the manufacture of the equipment called for in the Bid for a period of not less than 5 years.

2. Parts and service for the equipment proposed are readily available within the State of Illinois.

It is the responsibility of each bidder to complete and return 2 copies of this questionnaire with the bid.

Unless otherwise specified, the proposed equipment shall be complete in all parts and ready for immediate use upon delivery.

Bidders are advised to carefully read these specifications as changes have been made since the last solicitation issue.

Proposed with this Bid:

Note: If the equipment proposed exceeds the minimums called for in the specification please do not mark NO. Mark Yes and explain with a short comment on how it exceeds.

Trailer Type:

Tag trailer, Tandem axle, dual wheel, eight (8) pneumatic tires, rigid deck, with sloped beavertail and folding ramps.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| The trailer’s capacity shall be calculated as:

The ability to transport 30,000 lbs. minimum load capacity at a highway speed of 55 M.P.H.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

Frame:

Main beams shall be wide flange beams pierced to allow full through crossmember installation or stacked with welded gusset.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Not available |_| All frame members 50,000 psi. minimum steel main rails from front to drawbar to rear of trailer.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

Main beams shall be minimum 10" X 26 lbs. per foot wide flange beam.

Crossmembers shall be tubular, C-channel or I-beam design on centers rated to meet or exceed trailer GVW specifications.

Side rails shall be minimum 6" structural channel of 9.8 lb. /ft minimum.

Trailer Deck:

Deck height dimension is critical. Trailers considered must have loaded deck height built to this specification no greater than 36" Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

Type - Wood decking, full 2" thick hardwood, shall be Oak or Apitong, over steel frame with steel reinforced wheel covers

Trailer Width - 102” maximum

Length - 24' minimum deck. (NOT including beavertail)

Beavertail:

Type - Wood decking, full 2" thick hardwood, over steel frame Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

Width - shall match trailer deck.

Length and Slope - Minimum 5' long slope with an approximate load angle of 12o.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

Tongue:

The tongue shall extend approximately 84" ahead of the deck. Length shall allow for swing clearance on IDOT dump trucks equipped with an under the tailgate salt spreader.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

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

Toolbox:

Toolbox located on tongue with lockable lid.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Load Transfer:

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

Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

The trailer shall be clearly marked, visible on both sides, where 15 percent and 20 percent of the load transfer occurs.

Loading Ramps:

Type – Ladder design, ramps are to be raised and lowered utilizing two-way spring assist.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Width - Manufacturer's standard, ramps shall allow for the loading of narrow track equipment.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Length - As required to maintain the approximate 12o loading angle.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

Capacity - Equal to trailer capacity

Supports - Required under upper area of ramp integral, steel construction

Storage - Ramps shall be stored and secured to trailer frame in up position.

Deck Accessories:

Tie Down Eyes – Pre-bent “D”-rings or 360 degree swivel rings, minimum of five (5) equally spaced on each side of trailer.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| The “D”-rings or 360 degree swivel rings shall have a rated capacity of 50,000 lbs.

Snatch Point - Heavy-duty eye located front center of deck with load capacity equal to trailer

Brakes:

Type - All wheel brakes, the electric brake system shall be installed on both axles. All components shall be rated to perform to all safety standards for the GAWR and the capacity of the trailer specified.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Brake Connections:

A brake controller and cable shall be provided for mounting in the truck cab. Mounting of the brake controller and cable to be performed by others.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Breakaway System:

The electric brake system shall include a sealed breakaway safety system.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Axles:

Type – Two each 15,000 lbs. axle capacity minimum with oil bath hubs. Capacity at Ground - 30,000 lbs. minimum.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Component:

Suspension:

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

Total Capacity at Ground - 40,000 lbs. minimum

Component:

Wheels:

Type - Dual, cast spoke or modular steel disc Rim Size - 17.5 X 6.75 HC minimum Wheel Seals - Oil type Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Component:

One spare tire and wheel provided and mounted according to manufacturer’s standard.

One of the right wheels shall also be equipped with a hub-odometer, designed for the size of wheel and tire proposed to be furnished. The hub-odometer hub assembly shall also allow easy oil level checking.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Component:

Tires:

Type - Tubeless, radial, trailer, designed primarily for on highway use.

Size - 215/75R X 17.5, Load Range H or as needed to meet load capacity.

Component:

Hitch:

Type - Pintle eye for use with Premier Model 2200 latching hook.

Capacity – 60,000 lbs. Gross trailer weight. Minimum 15,000 lbs. Tongue weight, Inside diameter 3 in.

Height – The usual pintle hook height on IDOT dump trucks is approximately 25” from level ground. The hitch provided must include the ability to pull the trailer level. The hitch shall also provide the capability to position the eye in multiple mounting locations. The pintle mounting plate shall be approximately 19” high, with multiple mounting holes for the eye.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Component:

Safety Chains:

Type - 1/2" steel chain, Grade 70, with matching rated hooks Location - Outside of hitch frame.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Landing Stand/Parking Jack(s):

Type - Dual, two speed, 25,000 lbs. static capacity minimum Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Component:

Electrical System:

Type - 12 volt Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Wiring and Lights:

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

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

Component:

A full lighting package shall be included in the tail channel immediately after the rear axle.

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

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

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Note: Use of garden or other styles of hose is not acceptable.

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

Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

Truck Connection for Lighting and Electrical:

Type: 7-way SAE connector, ATA approved.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| A seven (7)-wire receptacle for trailer light jumper cable shall be furnished.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Lights and Reflectors:

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

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Paint/Finish:

All parts normally painted shall be cleaned, prepped, painted or powder coated manufacturer’s standard color.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Any lower unpainted structure shall be rustproofed with Ziebart 1015 or similar material.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

Additional Accessories:

The following optional equipment shall be furnished or bid separately only when specifically called for in the “Bid”.

Optional Deck Length: |_| Optional deck length as specified in the bid line item.

Hydraulic Ramps: |_| Ramps shall be raised and lowered by means of self-contained electric over hydraulic system.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Storage - Ramps shall be stored and secured to trailer frame in up position to prevent shock loads to hydraulic cylinders.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

Controls - Hydraulic controls for raising and lowering ramps shall be located on the curbside, rear portion, of the trailer.

Extended Beavertail and Ramps: |_| Dovetail and ramps shall be a minimum 6’ each.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Wood Ramps: |_| Ramps shall be lined with 2" Oak or Apitong to match decking on trailer.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Double Break Dovetail: |_| Double break dovetail shall consist of a minimum 7' 6" dovetail with 6' ramps lowering loading angle to 6 degrees.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Winch: |_| The trailer shall be equipped with a 15,000 lbs. rated, electric 12 volt winch with automatic load-holding brake.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Component:

Power for winch shall be supplied utilizing removable 15 ft. battery cables and connectors.

Controls for the winch shall include minimum 12 ft. removable remote control switch.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| The winch shall be located at the front of the trailer deck at deck level and shall be securely mounted to withstand rated load.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| The winch shall include a 4-roller fair lead.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| The winch shall be equipped with minimum 100' of 3/8" winch cable fitted with clevis hook and safety latch.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

Manuals:

Three (3) copies of all operators’ manuals, parts lists, and warranty information shall be provided at time of delivery to each district receiving one or more units.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| One (1) set of “Service or Shop” Manuals shall be provided to each delivery location.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Note: The manuals, parts lists, and service or shop manuals listed above may be furnished on DVD or Thumb drive in lieu of paper.

Instruction performed by a qualified factory or dealer personnel covering the operation and routine service and maintenance of the equipment shall be provided upon delivery. The training shall be for all personnel in the assigned headquarters location of the equipment.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

Note: This is not a sales call. Training not meeting IDOT expectations will be cause to generate a “Complaint-to-Vendor”.

Requirements Covering Items Detailed Above:

The trailer shall be furnished complete with all safety components that are required by the current Federal Safety Standards for the size trailer proposed.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| All equipment cataloged as standard or safety related shall be furnished and in place and shall be included in the purchase price of the unit. Any parts, tools, and/or accessories not specifically called for but required for proper operation shall be provided.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| The component parts of the unit shall be of proper size and design to safely withstand maximum stresses imposed by a capacity load, and the manufacturers rated loads for chains and bearings shall not be exceeded when the unit is loaded with such loads.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Standard tool kits shall be supplied if required.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| |_| Not required Full coverage warranty for a minimum 12 months shall be provided. Bidder shall attach copy of warranty with bid.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

Transportation to complete any warranty repair required for the equipment and/or specified accessories or options shall be the responsibility of the bidder or dealer acting as his agent.

Repair Parts and Service:

Since continuous operation of this trailer is of the utmost importance and many times of an emergency nature, it is necessary that the successful bidder be in a position to render prompt parts and service within the State of Illinois.

The vendor or manufacturer of the unit which is considered for award shall, at the request of the State of Illinois, demonstrate this equipment within the receiving District in the State of Illinois in the presence of authorized state personnel to prove out any features which may be in question.

Delivery:

This equipment is to be delivered in first-class operating condition with acceptance subject to Department of Transportation inspection and approval.

Bid Package:

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

1. Specification Questionnaire

1. Descriptive Literature

Note: Navistar uses a Dark Green Wire for their ABS pin instead of the blue shown.

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