545-60-25 DL 70K Load Triple Axle Slide Semi Trailer 100K GVW 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 the procurement of a sliding triple axle semi-trailer. The specification details requirements for a heavy-duty, multi-purpose hauling trailer with a minimum load capacity of 70,000 pounds on deck and a 100,000-pound distributed load GVWR. The trailer shall be a fifth wheel style with twelve wheels on the ground across three axles, feature a 52'-6" overall deck length with a 42'-0" minimum main deck load space, and include hydraulic tilting capabilities with sliding axles. The specification is comprehensive, requiring bidders to quote on the manufacturer's latest standard model complete with all standard equipment and any specified optional equipment, with deviations aimed at obtaining low prices deemed unacceptable. No specific response date, bid deadline, site visit, or bidder's conference information is provided in the document, nor are award dates or contract term details specified.
The specification does not include pricing information, set-asides, incumbent contractor details, or funding sources and amounts. However, the document establishes extensive equipment and accessory requirements including air ride suspension, full air anti-lock brakes on all wheels, hydraulic planetary winch with 45,000-pound line pull capacity, LED lighting compliant with Illinois Motor Vehicle Laws and Federal requirements, and either standard paint or powder coat finish depending on district configuration. A minimum one-year manufacturer's warranty covering all defective parts and workmanship is required, along with operator manuals, parts lists, service manuals, and factory-provided educational instruction on operation, routine service, and maintenance to be delivered upon delivery or scheduled thereafter. Bidders must acknowledge receipt and understanding of the specification and submit copies of descriptive literature with their bid response.
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Specification No. 545-60-25 DL
Specification No. 545-60-25
Specification for a Sliding Triple Axle Semi-Trailer
State of Illinois Department of Transportation Bureau of Business Services
Specifications for a Sliding Triple Axle Semi-Trailer 70,000 Lbs. Minimum Load Capacity
August 2025
This specification covers a sliding triple axle, heavy duty semi-trailer for use by the Department of Transportation 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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All units to include the following standard or optional accessories and equipment:
Trailer Design:
Capacity: minimum 100,000 lbs. distributed load GVWR.
| 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.
Fifth wheel style, sliding triple axle, tilting, dual wheel trailer with twelve (12) wheels on the ground.
| Number of tires: |
| Number of axles: |
The main deck tilted hydraulically by slide axles and the hinged slope provides a straight ramp to the front upper deck that remains flat on the fifth wheel.
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 or capable of supporting the rated trailer capacity.
| Main beam type: |
| Main beam size: |
| Lbs./ft. |
Frame members to be 80,000 psi. minimum, steel main rails from front to drawbar to rear of trailer.
| Steel rating: |
| PSI |
Main beams for deck platform to be a wide flange beam, channel, tubular steel or equal.
| Main beam size on deck platform frame: |
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| Lbs./ft. |
Crossmembers designed, sized and spaced to meet trailer GVW specifications.
| Crossmember size: |
| In. @ |
| Lbs./ft. |
| Weight/length on |
| Centers |
Side rails, minimum 8" structural channel, tubular steel, or equal with rub rail and stake pockets.
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| Weight/length: |
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Trailer Deck:
Overall deck width - 102".
Main deck (lower) load space length minimum – 42’-0”.
Overall trailer deck length – 52’’-6”
| Full deck width: |
| Inches |
| Main deck (lower) load space length: |
| Overall trailer deck length: |
Forward deck platform over the fifth wheel from the separation point to the front edge of the trailer a minimum of 9’-0”.
| Forward Deck Length: |
Deck height maximum of 38”.
| Deck height: |
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King pin height 48”-51”.
| King pin height: |
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Trailer decking a minimum 1-3/8” thick industry standard oil or sealed hardwood over frame with recessed fasteners.
| Deck material: |
| Deck thickness: |
| Inches |
Tapered approach angle with chain slots.
A step(s) to be placed on each side of the main (lower) deck to allow easy access to the trailer deck.
Deck Accessories:
Stake pockets and chain slots on alternating 2’ centers on both sides of the deck.
Standard “D” rings on both sides of the trailer spaced on 4’ centers, rated for the capacity of loads hauled on the trailer.
Tie down eyes or “D” rings rated capacity meet or exceed DOT guidelines for hauling heavy equipment.
| Rated capacity: |
| Pounds |
Deck to include a built-in winch well, and two (2) lockable storage boxes on the front of deck with ¼” thick steel lids.
Full function hydraulic controls of the winch, tilt action, sliding axle, landing stands, and emergency brake release valve to be installed on the curb side of the trailer.
A wireless remote control for all functions to be provided with the trailer.
Landing Stands:
Hydraulic powered landing gear with pads or shoes suitable for use on multiple surfaces.
A manual backup to deploy and retract the landing gear.
Component:
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Load Transfer:
Capable of transferring a minimum of 30 percent of its load to the towing vehicle.
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 at the "A" frame.
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.
Axles:
Minimum of three (3) 25,000 lbs. axles with oil bath hubs.
Axle spacing minimum of 49”.
| Axle weight rating: |
| Lbs. |
| Axle Spacing: |
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The axles shall be mounted to the trailer frame in such a way as to reduce twist and strain on the trailer when road irregularities are encountered.
Suspension:
Air ride designed for heavy haul equipment transport trailers.
Automatic or manual ride height adjustment with gauge and dump valve.
Meets or exceeds specified trailer capacities.
Component:
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Wheels:
Trailer type, cast spoke or steel disc. Wheels to be manufacturers standard color or finish.
Rim Size - 17.5 X 6.75 or as needed for axle configuration.
Component:
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One of the right wheels to 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.
Component:
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Tires:
New first run quality, tubeless, radial, trailer type, designed primarily for on highway use.
Size - 235/75R X 17.5 – 18 ply, or as needed to meet GVWR Component:
| Load rating: |
| Size: |
One spare tire and wheel provided and mounted according to manufacturer’s standard.
Each set of dual wheels to include a Crossfire Dual Tire Pressure equalization system or 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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Hydraulic Power:
Trailer to be capable of full operation at full capacity utilizing connection to the trucks “wet kit”.
All necessary hydraulic hoses and fittings for connection to a standard truck “wet kit” to be provided.
Winch:
Hydraulic planetary style, Warn, Ramsey or equal with brake. The winch to have a rated line pull of 45,000 lbs. Roller fairlead mounted to prevent premature wear of winch line.
Component:
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The winch to be equipped with minimum 100' of synthetic rope rated above winch capacity. A pulley block with swivel hook including safety latch provided, rated for the capacity of the winch and cable furnished.
| Rope diameter: |
| Rope length: |
| Rope rating: |
The winch to be controlled at the same location as the deck controls and be included in the wireless remote.
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 0 Day Labor Powder Coat / Finish: In “Lieu” of base specification.
Trailer frame and all parts normally painted shall be cleaned, prepped, and powder coated manufacturer’s standard color in a minimum two-step topcoat process. First step is a zinc-based primer followed by a second step of manufacturers standard color powder topcoat.
Powder Coat:
| Product: |
| Color options: |
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.
| Warranty Duration: |
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: |
Picture is for visual reference only. Do not scale from picture. Bid per specification.
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