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Furnish and Install Tilt, Power Roll Back & Ramp Hoist Combination Per attached specifications for existing Cab and Chassis

AG-56A1-S-10-0009

DIVISION 100 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

110 - Scope of Contract. The Tilt, Power Roll Back and Ramp Hoist Combination Body shall be a CTEMI (Carlinville Truck Equipment MFG, Inc.) or approved equal, described in this specification will be mounted on a 2010 Freightliner, Model M2 106 cab and chassis.

120 - Planned Use. The completed truck will be used to transport fire fighting and road maintenance equipment, a variety of wheeled tractors, building materials, sand, and gravel. Total payload may be as high as 30,000 pounds. The body must roll back and tilt to load and unload tractors and other mechanized equipment; and must tilt to dump sand or gravel.

Some travel will be over low standard roads and trails where the body will be subjected to high dynamic loads. Because of possible obstructions in the truck's travel path, all body parts and associated hardware shall have a ground clearance at least equal to that of the main transmission.

130 - Operational Area. The planned operational area is on the Mark Twain National Forest headquartered in Rolla, Missouri.

149 - Government-Furnished Property. The Government shall deliver to the contractor 5 (five) Freightliner, Model M2 106 cab and chassi’s (hereinafter referred to as "Government-furnished property") at the places and times specified below. The Contractor shall be liable for all loss or damage of such delivered Government-furnished property until completion and final acceptance of work required under this contract. If the Government fails to make timely delivery of such Government-furnished property suitable for its intended use, and upon written request from the Contractor, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment of contract delivery of performance dates or contract price, or both pursuant to the "Changes" clause of the general provisions of this contract.

DIVISION 200 - TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT

201 - BODY. The body shall be designed to roll back a minimum of 7 feet and tilt to a maximum angle of 15 degrees while loading and unloading tractors weighing up to 30,000 pounds. The approach plate must rest firmly on the ground during loading and unloading. The body shall also be capable of tilting to a minimum angle of 18 degrees while dumping sand or gravel weighing up to 30,000 pounds. Bed length shall be approximately 21-1/2 feet excluding the approach ramp, and bed width shall be about 8 feet.The long sills shall be the heaviest duty available, suitably reinforced to withstand the loads imposed. A minimum of fourteen 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 inch diameter cast iron rollers are required. Steel cross members shall be located on approximately 12 inch centers. While standard cross members would interfere with the tires under maximum payload, specially designed cross members which provide adequate tire clearance shall be substituted.

The floor shall be constructed of 2 inch x 6 inch or 2 inch x 8 inch tongue-in-groove southern yellow pine with an overlay of 1/8 inch steel tread plate. All wood used will be pressure treated with a commercial preservative to prevent rot or decay. A floor panel on either side of the winch (see 203) will be constructed of heavy gauge expanded metal (1/4” or heavier) to allow for drainage.

Two “track-stops” will be constructed of min. 1\4” steel plate and welded to the bed. These shall be approximately 10” high at the furthest rear point – tapering to the bed on the front, 15” long from front to back, and min. 12” wide. The furthest rear point of the stops will be 54” from the front of the bed. Heavy duty rubber and fiber belting material of at least ½” thickness and 18” width will be bolted to the bed immediately behind each of the track-stops, and will run the length of the bed. This matting must be of sufficient strength to provide traction for loading & unloading of equipment without damage to the belting or mounting system. .

The cab protector shall be constructed of reinforced 10 gauge minimum steel and be solidly attached to the front end body structure. It shall extend about 24 inches above the floor and be full body width with 6 inch wraparounds on each side. Closed type 5/16 inch minimum steel rub rails with a minimum depth of 5 inches shall be provided. Reinforced stake pockets shall be located along the sides and rear of the body at about 2 foot intervals.

An 18 inch open type cab protector top extension shall be provided.

A folding platform ladder shall be located on the driver's side of the body adjacent to the cab. A mechanical safety lock shall be permanently affixed to the body to provide positive retention in the up position for servicing and repair.

A rear hydraulic stabilizer capable of supporting a 30,000 pound payload shall be provided with a minimum 3/8 inch x 6 inch x 45 inch flat steel welded to the bottom of the stabilizer legs for loading and unloading in soft ground conditions.

202 - Approach Plate. A combination approach plate and rear bumper shall be provided. It must be activated by a hydraulic cylinder and lock in the up position. It shall be constructed of 1/4 inch steel tread plate, reinforced to withstand equipment weight during loading and unloading. When the approach plate/rear bumper is in the normal position for vehicle travel, its lower edge shall be less than 30 inches above the roadway. In this position, it shall also be able to withstand substantial rear impact from another vehicle. Provisions shall be made for rear lights and a license plate.

203 - Winch. The winch shall be the hydraulically driven drum type with a dead line pull of at least 20,000 pounds. Fifty feet of steel cable and 6 feet minimum of steel log chain with a hock shall be provided. The cable shall be at least 1/2 inch in diameter and shall have a breaking strength of at least 24,000 pounds. The winch shall be located in the center of the platform adjacent to the cab protector.

204 - Hoist Assembly. Two double-acting hydraulic tilt cylinders with a minimum diameter of at least 5 inches shall be provided. The hydraulic roll back cylinder shall be double acting and at least 4 inches in diameter. The hoist assembly shall be able to roll back and tilt a 30,000 pound payload with a center of gravity located at least 12 inches forward of the trunnion.

205 - Hydraulic System. The hydraulic system shall contain, but not be limited to the following units:

a. The power take-off shall be mounted on the side of the main transmission; and be of a ratio that will permit proper function of the hoist at no more than 55% of rated engine r.p.m. The PTO control shall be air /electric shift operated.

b. A positive displacement, gear driven hydraulic pump shall be actuated by the PTO. The pump shall be attached directly to the PTO to eliminate any exposed drive shaft.

c. The hydraulic system shall be protected by a filter and relief valve.

d. The control levers shall be mounted on the driver’s side rear. There shall be separate control levers for activating the tilt cylinders, roll back cylinder, stabilizer, winch, and approach plate/rear bumper. The levers shall be adequately protected from tree branches and be convenient to the operator at all body positions. An operating instruction plate shall be located adjacent to the control levers.

e. An automatic lock-down of the platform shall be incorporated in the hoist mechanism to prevent undo sway or accidental platform release. Either hydraulic lock-down/release or mechanical lock-down/release is acceptable.

206 - Tool Storage Space. An all steel tool storage space with a locking device shall be mounted on the left and right sides of the chassis. It must have a volume of at least 8.5 cubic feet for storage of tie-down chains and miscellaneous tools.

207 – Tie-Down Hooks: Pop-up tie down chains on both sides of the bed near the rub rails will be provided at app. 58” and 154”, measured from the front of the bed assembly. Tie down swivel rings will also be welded to the bed platform on or adjacent to the rub rails. A total of six are required ; two at app. 100”, two at app. 200” (again measured from the front of the bed assembly), and two near the back end of the bed.

208 - Mudflaps. Mudflaps shall be furnished and mounted on the chassis or body. The mudflaps shall be at least as wide as the rear tires, have a ground clearance of 10 inches or less and be equipped with an antisail device.

209 - Lights and Reflectors. Clearance, stop, tail, and turn signal lights and reflectors shall be installed per the requirement of all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Corner clearance lights shall be recessed to diminish the possibility of damage. All electrical wires shall be concealed and protected.

210 - Surface Finish: The body surface shall be finished in the following manner:

a. Metal surfaces shall be free of burrs and sharp edges that might cause injury.

b. All metal surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned of dirt, grease, oil, and other contaminants with a reducer (DuPont 3812 S or equal); and cleaned of rust with a metal conditioner (DuPont 5717 S or equal).

c. Immediately after the metal conditioner has dried, all metal surfaces shall be coated with a standard high-quality primer-sealer, to the manufacturer's recommended dry film thickness.

d. All primed surfaces shall be painted with acrylic enamel (DuPont Centari or equal) to the recommended dry film thickness. All surfaces shall be painted black, color code number 99.

211 – Dozer guides: Two 2 & ½” x ¼” angle iron pieces will be welded lengthwise to the bed surface, with an app. 80” clearance between them. These will run parallel to the bed until app. 4’ from the rear approach plate. From that point rearward they will angle outward toward the sides of the bed. This last angled section will also gradually reduce in height from 2 & ½” to ¼”.

212 - Manufacturer's Identification: The body shall bear the manufacturer's name or trademark, model designation, and serial number either stamped or on a corrosion resistant metal plate securely affixed to the side of the body.

213 - Vehicle Payload Capacity: The vehicle payload capacity to the nearest hundred pounds shall be permanently marked in one-inch minimum high white letters and numbers on the side of the body adjacent to the control levers.

Vehicle payload capacity shall be determined by subtracting the weight of the complete operational vehicle with full fuel tank and 400 pounds (driver, tie-down chains, and tools) from the actual G.V.W.R. This figure must be checked out against the design payload of the body, with the smallest of the two figures being the actual vehicle payload.

214 - Manuals and Parts Lists: The contractor shall furnish two copies for each bed, of the operating, maintenance, and lubrication instructions and parts lists for body, hoist, and winch.

DIVISION 300 - PAYMENT

310 - Payment: Payment will be made following inspection and acceptance.

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

Not Applicable to this solicitation.

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E-1 SPECIAL INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

Responsibility to Government: The contractor shall be responsible for all loss, damage, or destruction of the cab and chassis while said unit is in custody of the contractor.

Final Inspection. Final inspection of the installed body will be made either at the contractor's point of fabrication or at the vehicle's destination, at the discretion of the Government. Seven days prior to completing body installation, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer's Representative when the installed body can be inspected.

Warranty. The contractor shall be required to guarantee the roll-back and tilt combination body and all allied equipment against defective material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of final acceptance by the Government. The guarantee shall include the furnishing without cost to the Government, f.o.b. manufacturer's nearest dealer of factory branch, or to the original destination if desired by the Government, of new parts and assemblies to replace any; that prove to be defective within the warranty period. In addition, when the Government elects to have the work performed by the contractor, the cost of all labor and transportation of the authorized mechanic or service representative shall be borne by the contractor. If the contractor elects to make repairs covered by this warranty at the dealer or factory branch, all costs of transporting the vehicle or parts thereof shall be borne by the contractor.

Service Requirements. At the time of acceptance of the body by the Government, the contractor shall furnish at no extra cost the services of a competent, fully qualified, trained mechanic or service representative to inspect and service the body. It is required that the body be properly adjusted, has all components and accessories installed, be properly lubricated, and made ready for continuous operation without additional servicing on the part of the Government. In addition, the Government operator shall be instructed in the proper operation and maintenance of the equipment. All materials required for the foregoing operations shall be furnished by the contractor.