549-60-09 11.5-13K Load HD LoPro Dump Trailer Rev2025Sept.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 Heavy-Duty Lo Pro Dump Trailer (Specification No. 549-60-09) designed for multi-purpose hauling in Department of Transportation operations. The specification outlines detailed equipment requirements and design standards for the trailer, including load capacity specifications of 11,500 to 13,000 pounds, dimensional requirements (minimum 82-inch floor width, maximum 102-inch overall width, and 168 to 192-inch body length), and construction specifications requiring minimum two axles with four pneumatic tires, heavy-duty steel construction with specified rating of minimum 50,000 psi, dual rear ramps, combination barn door spreader gate, and a 10-gauge minimum flat steel floor. The document does not specify quantities, response deadlines, due dates, site visits, bidders' meetings, or award dates within the provided content.
Bidders are required to quote on manufacturers' latest standard models complete with all standard equipment and any optional or special equipment called for in the specification, with all units requiring factory installation of necessary accessories and attachments prior to delivery. The specification mandates compliance with all current Federal and State Safety Standards, inclusion of a self-contained hydraulic hoist system with electric over hydraulic pump, electric brake system with sealed breakaway safety features, LED lighting and DOT-approved reflective conspicuity tape, and manufacturer's standard warranty covering all defective parts and workmanship for a minimum of one year from date of acceptance. Bidders must submit specification acknowledgment, descriptive literature, and copies of operators' manuals, parts lists, warranty information, and service or shop manuals with their bid response, with factory or dealer personnel required to provide instructional training upon delivery.
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Specification No. 549-60-09
Specification No. 549-60-09 Specifications for a HD Lo Pro Dump Trailer
State of Illinois Department of Transportation Bureau of Business Services Specifications for a Heavy-Duty Lo Pro Dump Trailer September 2025 This specification covers a Heavy-Duty Lo Pro Dump 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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All units to include the following standard or optional accessories and equipment:
Trailer design:
Load Capacity: 11,500-13,000 lbs.
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Capacity: GVWR as needed to meet load capacity range specified.
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The trailer shall comply with all current Federal and State Safety Standards.
The trailer to be constructed with a minimum of two (2) axles and four (4) pneumatic tires
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| Number of tires: |
Floor width of trailer between fenders minimum 82”:
| Inside Width: |
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The overall or outside width of the trailer maximum 102”.
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The overall body length 168”-192”
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Dual rear ramps, heavy-duty self-cleaning channel or grate type rated to support max load.
Headboard/bulkhead – Full width across front of body The sides of body portion of the trailer to have heavy-duty full coverage fenders and rub rails with stake pockets.
The body sides minimum 24” in height.
Tarp System – Standard Mesh Tarp Rear Gate – Combination barn door spreader gate The body floor material 10-gauge minimum flat steel welded to the body crossmembers.
Minimum of six (6) “D” rings rated at a minimum of 5k each, located at the front, center and rear corners of the floor.
Trailer Frame:
Main beams to be wide flange beams or tubular steel capable of supporting the rated trailer capacity.
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All frame members minimum 50,000 psi., steel main rails from front to drawbar to rear of trailer.
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Crossmembers to be designed, sized and spaced to meet trailer GVW specifications.
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centers
Side frame rails minimum 5" structural channel, tubular, or beam.
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Trailer tongue:
Designed for bumper pull, A-frame design, maximum length required to accommodate trucks with attached equipment, adjustable channel height 3-inch pintle with capacity to meet or exceed total GVW of trailer, minimum 12,000lb. setback tongue jack with sand / flat shoe. Toolbox for tiedowns or chains.
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Safety chains and hooks rated for trailer GVW to be included.
Hydraulic Hoist System:
A self-contained hydraulic hoist system to be supplied. System with electric over hydraulic pump, contained battery charged from tow vehicle, tethered control for pump control.
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. (See diagram on last page).
Breakaway System:
The electric brake system to include a sealed breakaway safety system.
Axle / Suspension:
Minimum of two (2) 8,000lb. minimum axles with spring or torsion flex type suspension. Hubs to be oil bath design. Brakes, electric self-adjusting type located on both axles.
Component:
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Tires and Wheels:
New, first run quality, trailer type, radial size 17.5” or as needed to meet GVWR with matching spare tire and wheel mounted on trailer. Wheels to be manufacturers standard color or finish.
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| Capacity each: |
Wiring and Lights:
All wiring and lights to be in a totally enclosed package. All holes in the body to be grommeted and sealed and junction boxes provided when necessary.
Clearance lights and reflectors to comply with the Illinois Motor Vehicle Laws and Federal safety requirements plus taillights, stop lights, and turn signal lights to be provided.
All exterior lights to be LED and mounted in shock-proof light mountings.
DOT approved reflective conspicuity tape to run entire length of trailer at bottom of side, walls, and rear gate.
Paint/Finish:
All parts normally painted to be cleaned, prepped, painted or powder coated manufacturer’s standard color.
All under carriage not painted or powder coated to be coated with an automotive type corrosion prohibitor.
The above specifications will be the same for all standard dump trailers.
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 XXXXXX 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: |
Note: Navistar uses a Dark Green Wire for their ABS pin instead of the blue shown.
Picture is for visual reference only. Bid per specification.
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