543-60-10 70K Load Detach Gooseneck 2Axle Rev2025Aug.docx
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- Illinois
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This is a specification document issued by the State of Illinois Department of Transportation Bureau of Business Services for procurement of a tandem axle trailer with detachable hydraulic gooseneck. The specification details requirements for a drop-deck style (lowboy) trailer with an on-deck load capacity minimum of 70,000 lbs., dual wheels (eight wheels total), and tandem axles spaced no less than 49 inches apart. The trailer must feature a hydraulically removable gooseneck accepting 5th wheel heights from 48" to 51" with a minimum 98-inch swing clearance, a 102-inch overall deck width with 24 feet of clear deck load space, and a maximum transport height of 24 inches when loaded. The deck must include 1.5-inch thick industry-standard hardwood, a minimum of 11 heavy-duty swinging outriggers per side on 24-inch centers, front loading ramps with grouser bars, and tie-down provisions. The specification was issued in August 2025 and applies to equipment for use in Department of Transportation operations for multi-purpose hauling.
The specification requires bidders to submit complete bids with descriptive literature and acknowledgment of all requirements. Units must comply with all current Federal and State safety standards, OSHA, ANSI, NEMA requirements, and Illinois Motor Vehicle Laws. The successful bidder is responsible for bearing costs of minor modifications if required and contained within the specifications. All equipment must be furnished with a manufacturer's standard warranty covering all defective parts and workmanship for a minimum of one year from date of acceptance, with all defects corrected at no cost to the State. Bidders must provide copies of all operators' manuals, parts lists, warranty information, and service or shop manuals at delivery, and qualified factory or dealer personnel must provide instruction covering operation, routine service, and maintenance for all assigned personnel at the headquarters location.
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Specification No. 543-60-10
Specification No. 543-60-10
Specification for a Tandem Axle Trailer with Detachable Gooseneck
State of Illinois Department of Transportation Bureau of Business Services Specifications for Detachable Hydraulic Gooseneck, Tandem Axle Trailer 70,000 Lbs. Minimum Load Capacity August 2025 This specification covers a detachable hydraulic gooseneck trailer for use in the Department of Transportation Operations for multi-purpose hauling. To improve operating efficiency, parts, and service availability the Department of Transportation is specifying acceptable units by required equipment and accessories as outlined below.
Requirements of the Bidders:
All bidders are expected to quote upon a manufacturer's latest standard model complete with all standard equipment plus any optional or special equipment required. Optional equipment when called for in the specification to be included in the quoted unit price. Units shall have all necessary accessories and attachments mounted when delivered and as described in the attached specifications. Deviations from these requirements in efforts to obtain extremely low prices will not be acceptable. Equipment proposed meet the requirements specified below.
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:
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Unit shall include the following standard or optional accessories and equipment:
Trailer Design:
Capacity: GVWR as needed to meet on deck load capacity specified.
| GVWR Capacity: |
On deck load capacity minimum 70,000 lbs.
| On Deck Load Capacity: |
The trailer shall comply with all current Federal and State Safety Standards.
Drop deck style (lowboy), tandem axle, dual wheel (eight (8) wheels on the ground) with hydraulically removable gooseneck trailer.
| Number of tires: |
| Number of axles: |
Trailer Frame:
Main beams, wide flange beams pierced to allow full through crossmember installation or beam, channel, or tubular steel stacked on top with gussets capable of supporting the rated trailer capacity.
| Main beam type: |
| Main beam size: |
| Lbs./ft. |
Frame members to be 80,000 psi. minimum steel from front drawbar to rear of trailer.
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| PSI |
Crossmembers designed, sized and spaced to meet trailer GVW specifications.
| Crossmember size: |
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| Lbs./ft. |
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| Centers |
Side rails, minimum 12" structural channel or beam.
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| Weight/length: |
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Gooseneck:
Non-ground pressure style lifting device to be provided, support to be self-contained.
· Height adjustable, accepting 5th wheel heights from 48" to 51".
· Minimum of 98" swing clearance.
· Hydraulically operated utilizing truck mounted “wet kit”.
| Swing clearance: |
| Inches |
Trailer Deck:
Overall deck width - 102".
Clear deck load space – 24’.
| Full deck width: |
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| Clear deck load space: |
| In/ft. |
Cambered deck with a maximum transport height of 24" when loaded.
| Loaded deck height: |
| Inches |
Open center load deck with a minimum 1-1/2" thick industry standard oil or sealed hardwood over frame with recessed fasteners. The center to allow for additional plank storage. (“Cat Walks" or raised center beams do not meet these requirements).
| Deck material: |
| Deck thickness: |
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A knuckle/ boom well, including the final three (3) deck cross-members and the cross-members at the rear axles to be provided.
Area above the rear axles “open grated” to store such items as cribbing, chains, and binders to ensure they will drain and not retain water.
A minimum of 11 heavy-duty outriggers per side, mounted on a maximum of 24" centers for the length on both sides of the deck. The outriggers to be swinging, pin-able style.
| Quantity provided: |
Two (one for each side) extra heavy-duty or double outriggers to be provided for the front of the deck at the loading ramps, easily removed or stored.
Front loading ramps minimum 16" wide, double hinged and include grouser bars to provide traction for track type equipment. A maximum width center ramp with a minimum 1-1/2” thick industry standard hardwood to be provided.
Wheel bolsters/openings to be reinforced deck, load bearing diamond tread or equal plate steel with traction grousers over the first and second axles.
Transition from lower load deck to rear deck over axles to be angled with traction grousers.
Deck Accessories:
Tie Down Eyes – Minimum of 8 “D” rings equally spaced on each side of trailer on the lower load deck and minimum of two (2) each side on the rear axle deck.
Tie down eyes or “D” rings rated capacity meet or exceed DOT guidelines for hauling heavy equipment.
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Rear anti-sail mud flaps to be included.
Removable “Wide Load” sign(s) and holder brackets to be included in the tail-plates behind the rear axle.
Axles:
Minimum of two (2) 25,000 lbs. axles with oil bath hubs, spaced no less than 49” apart.
Component:
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Suspension:
Air ride suspension designed for heavy haul transport trailers. Industry standard gauge and control package required for adjustment. Meets or exceeds specified trailer capacities.
Component:
| Type: |
| Capacity: |
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Brakes - Air:
All wheels, full air, anti-lock meeting Federal requirements 4S2M system. All components rated to perform to all safety standards for the GAWR and the capacity of the trailer specified.
Brake Connections:
One standard air brake connector kit with bright colored, coiled air lines.
Glad hands to be Meritor / Wabco part number 9522010180/90 filtered units or equal.
Breakaway System:
Trailer brakes to apply in the event of a tow vehicle brake failure or breakaway.
Wheels:
Trailer Type, Dual, hub piloted, cast spoke or steel disc. Wheels to be manufacturers standard color or finish.
Rim Size - 22.5 X 8.25 or as needed for axle configuration.
Component:
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Oil type wheel bearing seals with hub assemblies, that provide for visual indication of oil level.
One of the right wheels (curb side) shall also be equipped with hub-odometer which is designed for the size of wheel and tire proposed to be furnished. The hub-odometer hub assembly shall also be a type which provides for easy oil level checking.
Component:
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Tires:
New first run quality, tubeless, radial, trailer type, designed primarily for on highway use.
Size - 255/70R X 22.5 or as needed to meet GVWR Component:
| Load rating: |
| Size: |
Each set of duals to include a Crossfire Dual Tire Pressure equalization system (or IDOT approved equal) to equalize tire pressure between the dual tires. This feature to provide isolation should one tire experience a 10-psi loss.
Component:
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One spare tire and wheel provided and mounted according to manufacturer’s standard.
Truck Connection for Lighting and Electrical:
Type – Heavy all-weather cord with 7-way connector, utilizing round pins and sockets, SAE/ATA approved, plug portion installed on trailer with lead long enough to allow for turning movements of the trailer. The pin portion or socket is provided with the truck installation.
Wiring and LED Lighting:
All wiring and LED lighting sealed, grommeted and sealed junction boxes provided when necessary.
Lighting and reflectors shall comply with Illinois Motor Vehicle Laws and Federal safety requirements.
A minimum 7-wire, ATA approved receptacle for trailer light jumper cable to be furnished.
All rear LED lighting (Tail, Turn, and Stop) shall be recessed and mounted in shock-proof light mountings.
Amber strobe lights shall be included in the tail-plates behind the rear axle located in the far outside corners to be operator activated when the trailer is to be used to transport over-width loads.
DOT approved reflective conspicuity tape shall run entire length of trailer at bottom of side, walls, and rear gate.
Paint / Finish:
All parts normally painted to be cleaned, prepped, painted, galvanized, or powder coated manufacturer’s standard color.
All under carriage not painted or powder coated to be coated with an automotive type protective coating.
The above specifications will be the same for all units.
District Specific Configuration and Options:
Listed below are the requirements for the configuration for the requesting District’s unit. Some options may be in “Lieu of” or “in Addition to” the base specification.
District X List District options or “No additional options required for this unit.”
Warranty and General Bid Information:
Safety Features:
The unit proposed must comply with all Federal, OSHA and ANSI safety requirements.
Inspection and Tests:
The State of Illinois reserves the right to request the bidder to give a demonstration of the unit prior to delivery.
Cost of minor modifications to the unit, if required, and contained in the specifications, will be borne by the successful bidder.
Manufacturer's Standard Warranty:
Coverage - All defective parts and workmanship.
Duration - One (1) year from date of acceptance minimum.
Warranty service - All defects shall be corrected at no cost to the State.
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Safety Components:
The truck/unit shall be furnished complete with all safety components that are required by the current Federal, State, ANSI, NEMA and OSHA Safety Standards.
Manuals:
Copies of all operators’ manuals, parts lists and warranty information shall be provided at the time of delivery.
One copy of the service or shop manual for each machine shall be provided upon delivery.
Note: The manuals, parts lists, and service or shop manuals listed above may be furnished on Flash drive in lieu of paper.
Educational Instruction:
Instruction performed by qualified factory or dealer personnel covering the operation, routine service and maintenance of the complete unit shall be provided upon delivery or scheduled thereafter. The instruction shall be for all personnel in the assigned headquarters location of the machine. More than a single day may be required to satisfy this requirement.
If available, an instructional video covering the operation of this equipment.
Bid Response:
Bidders will need to send copies of each of the following with their bid response.
a) Specification
b) Descriptive Literature Bidder/Vendor acknowledges the requirements of the specification. Yes |_| No |_|
| Bidder/Vendor Initials: |
| Date: |
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