539-60-14 24K 24' Fixed Deck Btwn Whls Elect Brk Rev2023Oct.docx

Specification No.539-60-14 Specification No. 539-60-14 Specifications for a Deck Between the Wheels, Triple axle, Tag Trailer with Electric Brakes

-60-06 State of Illinois Department of Transportation Bureau of Business Services Specifications for a Deck Between the Wheels, Triple axle, Tag Trailer with Electric Brakes October 2023 This specification is designed to aid the Department of Transportation in the purchase of an efficient and dependable 24,000 lbs. GVWR capacity, triple axle, tag 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. Deviations from these requirements in efforts to obtain extremely low prices will not be acceptable.

Each bidder shall submit 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 equipment may be required to submit prior to award, written proof of the following:

1. The manufacturer of the equipment proposed has been actively involved in the manufacture of the equipment called for in the Proposal 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 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:

The Illinois Department of Transportation 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.

Serviceability will be a factor in award. Successful bidder shall either be able to provide service after purchase or shall indicate other qualified service facilities able to service equipment, within a reasonable period of time at agency locations. Bidder shall provide documentation and enumerating service locations. A Review of the bidder's ability to provide prompt parts and service to the State of Illinois and in particular to the delivery location, will be considered in determining award.

Bids will only be accepted from established manufacturers or their authorized dealers. Any dealer submitting a bid hereby guarantees that it is an authorized dealer of the manufacturer and that the manufacturer has agreed to supply the dealer with all quantities of products required by the dealer in fulfillment of its obligations under any resultant contract with the State. Bidder must submit authorized dealer letter upon request.

Warranty:

Unless specified otherwise, Manufacturers’ standard warranty shall be provided. Bidder shall attach copies of warranty with bid. Warranty shall commence at the Illinois Department of Transportation in-service date. If any equipment fails to conform to the warranties during the applicable warranty period, the Vendor or Manufacturer will adjust, repair or replace the equipment at no charge to the Department as soon as possible upon notice from the Department. Equipment shall be repaired on-site and will be performed at no additional cost to the Department.

The Vendor may provide or perform warranty service at a dealer location within the Districts geographic region if on-site repair is not possible. Vendor shall facilitate pickup and delivery of equipment at Vendor's cost if warranty repair(s) are made off-site during the warranty period. The contract Vendor is responsible for any failure of their allied or sub-contractors’ fulfillment of said warranties. Failure to provide this service shall result in a “Complaint to Vendor” that could affect future bid awards.

Delivery:

It will be the responsibility of the successful vendor to guarantee delivery within the quoted time and to require allied manufacturers or suppliers to complete the installation of auxiliary equipment in accordance with the quoted delivery time.

Failure to comply with the quoted delivery time because of delays resulting from the inability of suppliers of allied equipment such as bodies, snowplows, spreaders, etc., may be reason to refuse to consider similar items from those suppliers on future bids.

All equipment provided by the Vendor and the sub-contractor(s) shall be fully operational when delivery is made. Any noted defects at the time of delivery shall be addressed by Vendor in the first 30 days of in-service.

Bidder/Vendor acknowledges the requirements above. Yes |_| No |_|

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: Reference Diamond C LPX or equal.

Tag style, Triple axle, deck between the wheels (6 wheels on the ground), low profile fixed deck trailer.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Capacity:

24,000 lbs. minimum GVWR.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

Frame:

Main beams - wide flange beams pierced to allow full through crossmember installation, tubular steel stacked on top with gussets or channel capable of supporting in excess of the rated trailer capacity.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

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

Main beams for deck platform shall be a wide flange beam, tubular steel or equivalent.

Crossmembers shall be designed, sized and spaced to meet trailer GVW specifications. The manufacturer shall use the shaped member to meet or exceed the specified

centers

Side rails - approximately 6" structural channel, tubular, or beam.

Trailer Deck:

Type – The 24’ overall deck length shall be based on the approximate dimensions. The trailer shall have a 21’ stationary deck with a 3’-0” self-cleaning dove tail.

Maximum width deck package - overall deck width - 102".

Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

Deck height dimension is critical. Trailers considered must have loaded deck height not exceeding 24”.

The deck shall be full 2" thick oil or sealed wood over steel frame with recessed fasteners. The rear of the deck shall have a steel, tapered approach angle, grousers or angle cleats for traction and self-cleaning.

A single step shall be placed on each side of the trailer to allow easy access to the trailer deck.

Ramps:

Trailer shall be equipped with full width, spring assisted steel ramps. Ramps shall fold over on dove tail to form a full flat deck surface. Two-sided design shall be self cleaning cleats for loading equipment and treadplate for deck floor when folded flat.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

Drive over Fenders:

The fenders over the tires shall be a minimum of 7-gauge treadplate.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

Tongue:

Standard A-frame design with lockable tool / chain compartment. Lid shall include gas assisted struts.

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.

Deck Accessories:

Tie Down Eyes – Minimum of 4 “D” rings equally spaced on each side of trailer.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| The tie down eyes or “D” rings shall have a rated capacity of 10,000 lbs. each.

Headboard/bulkhead – Full width across front of deck

Rub rails – Full length of trailer with stake pockets.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Winch mounting plate – Installed at bulkhead.

Brakes - Electric:

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 |_| Breakaway System:

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

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

Type – Triple axle, Three each 7,000 lbs. axle capacity minimum.

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

Suspension:

Type – Dexter or equal slipper spring suspension as required and recommended for triple axle configuration.

Component:

Wheels:

Type – Automotive style, cast spoke or modular steel disc, 8 lug Rim Size - 17.5 X 6.75 HC minimum Wheel Seals - Oil type Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Component:

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.

Component:

Tires:

Type - Tubeless, new first run quality radial, trailer type, designed primarily for on highway use.

Size - 215/75R X 17.5 – 16 ply, or as needed to meet GVWR Component:

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

Mud flaps:

Type – Anti sail with brackets mounted behind rear wheels. Black in color, no logo.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| 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(s):

Type – minimum 12,000 lbs. capacity, set back bolt on jack(s).

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

Note: This is important to provide turning clearance for trucks equipped with tailgate spreaders.

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

Electrical System:

Type - 12 volt Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Lights (LED):

Combination Rear Tail, Turn and Stop Signal:

Type - Dual combination Class A, sealed, shock mounted, LED 4” minimum Truck Lite Super 44 or equal.

Location - Rear of trailer, recessed for protection Lens Color - Red Complies: Yes |_| No |_| License Plate Lamp:

Type - Sealed LED Truck-Lite Model 15 series or equal.

Lens Color - Clear Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Rear Identification Lights (3-Bar):

Type -Shock mounted LED Model 15 or 35 Truck-Lite ID bar series or equal.

Location - Rear of trailer, recessed for protection Lens Color - Red Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Clearance Lights:

Type - LED Truck-Lite Model 15, 18 or 21 series or equal Location - As required Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Lights and Reflectors:

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

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| DOT approved reflective conspicuity tape shall run entire length of trailer.

Complies: |_| Yes |_| No Wiring:

Wiring shall be complete 12 volt with sealed modular wiring harness. All connections shall be in a weatherproof junction box. Quick-disconnected splices soldered and covered with shrink-wrap are not acceptable.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| 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:

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 as grommeting is not acceptable.

All wiring not in conduit shall be secured utilizing nylon or coated clamps fastened to the frame at 18" minimum spacing.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_|

Truck Connection for Lighting and Electrical:

Type – 7-way connector, SAE/ATA approved, socket portion installed on trailer lead, pin portion is provided with the truck installation (See diagram on last page).

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

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

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| All under carriage not painted or powder coated shall be coated with an automotive type corrosion prohibitor.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| |_| Not Required

Manuals:

Two 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 |_| Note: The manuals, parts lists, and service or shop manuals listed above may be furnished on flash drive in lieu of paper.

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 |_| Full coverage warranty for a minimum 12 months shall be provided. Bidder shall attach copy of warranty with bid.

Since the continuous operation of this equipment is of the utmost importance and sometimes of an emergency nature, it is necessary that the successful bidder be in a position to render prompt parts and service. Review of the bidder's ability to provide prompt parts and service within the State of Illinois will be considered.

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.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Delivery:

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

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| The trailer shall be delivered oiled, greased, serviced and ready for operation.

Complies: Yes |_| No |_| Bid Response:

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

a) Specification

b) Descriptive Literature

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