549-60-07 D6 Brine Tanker Trailer Conical Rev2025Oct.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, detailing requirements for a Brine Liquid Tank Trailer (Specification No. 549-60-07 D6) for use in departmental operations. The specification outlines mandatory equipment and design standards that all bidders must meet, including a tandem axle, dual wheel configuration with stainless steel construction. The document establishes a base specification applicable across districts with district-specific modifications for District 6, which requires an increased capacity of 7,000 gallons (compared to the 5,000-gallon base specification) and the addition of a hydraulic-powered pump system with 2-inch stainless plumbing and a 2-inch Hypro Pump, Silver Series with hydraulic motor. All trailers must include specified safety features, components, and accessories such as air-suspended brakes, LED lighting, sight gauges, aluminum catwalks, and DOT-approved reflective tape, with maximum dimensions of 102 inches in width and 45 feet in length. Bidders are required to provide descriptive literature and acknowledge specification requirements with their bid response.
The specification requires manufacturers to provide units complete with all standard equipment and necessary accessories mounted at delivery, with deviations from stated requirements not acceptable regardless of pricing considerations. Warranty coverage includes all defective parts and workmanship for a minimum of one year from date of acceptance, with all warranty service performed at no cost to the State. Additionally, successful bidders must provide complete operator and service manuals, parts lists, and factory or dealer personnel to conduct educational instruction covering operation, routine service, and maintenance for all assigned personnel at the requesting headquarters location. The State reserves the right to request a demonstration of the unit prior to delivery, with any required minor modifications at the bidder's expense if contained within the specifications.
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Specification No. 549-60-07 D6 Specification No. 549-60-07 Specification for a Brine Liquid Tank Trailer State of Illinois Department of Transportation Bureau of Business Services Specifications for a Tandem Axle Brine Liquid Tank Trailer October 2025 This specification covers a Brine Liquid Tank 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.
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Unit to include the following standard or optional accessories and equipment:
Trailer Design: See District Specific options.
Capacity: Minimum 5,000 gallon at a minimum of 14 lbs. per gallon.
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Stainless-steel construction, double conical, tandem axle, dual wheel (eight (8) wheels on the ground) air suspended liquid brine transport trailer.
The trailer shall comply with all current Federal and State Safety Standards for chemical transport.
Tank Body:
Width of trailer - 102" maximum.
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The trailer length maximum 45’-0”.
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The king pin height to be consistent with a 5th wheel height of 49”-51”.
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Design and construction:
· Double Conical with deep drop.
· Minimum 10-gauge stainless steel shell and end heads.
· Baffling to allow for sediment wash out.
· Minimum 20" Full Opening Manway, located near center of the tank, hinged to front.
· Minimum two (2) 3" Threaded cleanout nozzles on top centerline with solid caps and lanyards.
· Minimum two (2) 1-1/2" external overturn drain hoses and standard vent.
· Minimum two (2) aluminum hose tubes or troughs.
· Sight gauge, gallonage marker, or dial indicator for tank level on curbside.
· Bolt-on stainless steel ladder at manway with PPE attachment loop.
· Full length extruded aluminum catwalk between clean outs with PPE attachment loops.
· Electrolysis barrier to be applied between all dissimilar metals.
· Full coverage aluminum fenders with anti-sail aero flaps.
Inlet / Outlet Piping:
The design and layout to allow the operator to unload and fill from curbside center of the trailer. Lower outlet flanged with stainless ball valve accepting industry standard 3” cam-lock fitting. The inlet or fill shall be a fabricated 4” maximum stainless pipe from top of tank down to lower center of tank with a supported flange. A stainless ball valve accepting industry standard 3” cam-lock fitting attached to supported flange.
Note: IDOT is aware inlet/outlet piping layout may vary by manufacturer, for this reason the location of operation center curbside is only specified.
Frame and Supporting Structures:
The following areas to be fabricated from stainless steel:
· Sub-frame supports at suspension, landing gear, and upper coupler plate area.
· Outriggers and Crossmembers at Load Bearing Areas.
· Rear bumper
Landing Stand:
Two (2) speed, internal gear box, extruded aluminum upper leg, flat or sand shoes, able to hold static weight of loaded trailer.
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Axles:
Minimum of two (2) 23,000 lbs. axles with oil bath hubs, spaced no less than 49” apart.
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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 or proposed trailer 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. Supplied air tanks to be aluminum or stainless steel.
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.
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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) to 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 to be a type which provides for easy oil level checking.
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Tires:
New first run quality, tubeless, radial, trailer type, designed primarily for on highway use.
Size - 295/70R X 22.5 or as needed to meet specified or proposed capacity.
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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.
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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.
The load / unload area of trailer to include switched LED lighting to assist operator with low light or night operations.
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.
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 6 Trailer Design: In “Lieu” of base specification.
Capacity: Minimum 7,000 gallon at a minimum of 14 lbs. per gallon.
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Hydraulic Powered Pump and Plumbing: In “Addition to” base specification.
The trailer to include a hydraulic powered pump system meeting the following:
· 2” Hypro Pump, Silver Series with Hydraulic motor.
· 2” Stainless Plumbing, Valves and Cam Lock fittings
· Hydraulic plumbing to function with truck wet kit.
· System valving to allow load and offload of product.
Cam Lock Connections: In “Lieu of” base specification.
All Cam Lock connections shall be 2” for requesting District.
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 |_|
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