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State of California Bid Specification

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Document Summary Detail Type Detail Event ID/Solicitation # 0000035585/6100-0000000117 Commodity 28 ft, 32 ft, and 46 ft Refrigerated Trailers Ticket # RITM0253448 Task # SCTASK0429925 Bid Specification 2320-BS-0253448 Specification Date August 5, 2025 Agency Name Department of Education, Food Distribution Program

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Table of Contents Document Summary Table of Contents

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 APPLICABLE LAWS and INDUSTRY STANDARDS

3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1.2 Dimensions and Characteristics:

Table 1 Basic Dimensions and Characteristics

3.1.3 Construction:

3.1.4 Refrigeration System:

3.1.5 Lift Gate:

3.1.6 Paint:

3.1.7 Axles:

3.1.8 Brakes:

3.1.9 Wheels and Tires:

3.1.10 Suspension:

3.1.11 Towing Connection:

3.1.12 Electrical:

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1.0 SCOPE

This bid specification establishes the minimum requirements for 28-foot, 32-foot, and 46-foot refrigerated semi-trailer vans. The refrigerated trailer vans will be used to transport perishable foods throughout the State of California.

2.0 APPLICABLE LAWS and INDUSTRY STANDARDS

The semi-trailer vans furnished under these specifications, standards, and codes shall conform to all the requirements of all Divisions and Chapters of the following publications:

2.1 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, Federal Highway Safety and Department of Transportation (DOT).

2.2 California Motor Vehicle Code.

2.3 California Code of Regulations.

2.4 A plate identifying the manufacturer, tire weight, gross vehicle weight rating, date of manufacture and all other information as specified in the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, Section 114, and Federal Code of Regulations, Title 49, shall be attached to the trailer frame or body in an easily accessible location.

3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1.1 The equipment shall be new and latest model in current production by a Manufacturer who has minimum of 2 years of experience building similar equipment. The equipment and any accessories shall be a product of good workmanship and shall be free from any defects that will affect their appearance or serviceability. The trailer shall be delivered as a “turn-key” product, fully functional and ready to operate. Vendor must provide license plates before or after delivery of trailer.

3.1.2 Dimensions and Characteristics:

Table 1 Basic Dimensions and Characteristics.

28-foot 32-foot 46-foot

Interior Length (± 6 inches) 28 feet 32 feet 46 feet

Interior Height of sides (min.) 8 feet 8 inches 8 feet 8 inches 8 feet 8 inches

Exterior Width (+0 inches; -2 inches) 8 feet 6 inches 8 feet 6 inches 8 feet 6 inches

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28-foot 32-foot 46-foot

Exterior Height (max.) 13 feet 6 inches 13 feet 6 inches 13 feet 6 inches

Payload (min.) 28,000 lbs. 55,000 lbs. 55,000 lbs.

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (min.) 40,000 lbs. 65,000 lbs. 65,000 lbs.

3.1.3 Construction:

The refrigerated semi-trailer van shall be manufacturer’s standard construction with aluminum duct floor with non-slip surface for traction. Side panels may be aluminum or stainless steel. The van shall be adequately insulated to minimize heat transfer through walls. Corner radius protectors, top front corners of trailer for extra protection from low hanging tree branches. Construction shall be of all new material free of rust and any defects. The finished product shall be free of dents and warpage. The trailer shall be equipped with the following:

3.1.3.1 Manufacturer’s standard landing gear.

3.1.3.2 A lockable rear roll-up door with safety release.

3.1.3.3 Lockable side-access door(s) located on the curb side of the trailer.

Side doors shall provide a minimum 80” x 36” opening. Doors shall swing outward equipped with door stops and door holding devices, retractable steps and grab handles:

• Location for 28-foot, and 32-foot semi-trailers: At approximately 8.5-ft back from the inside nose of the van.

• Location for 46-foot semi-trailer: At approximately 12-ft back from the inside nose of the van and one approximately 24-ft from the inside nose of the van. Side doors shall provide a minimum 80” x 36” opening.

3.1.3.4 22-inch (minimum) Scuff band/wear band: All around interior, recessed into wall, and located from the floor up.

3.1.3.5 E-track: Located along the interior side walls at approximately 30 inches and 50 inches above the floor.

3.1.3.6 All 32 feet trailers shall be equipped with insulated, removable, bulkheads to fit trailers interior width.

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3.1.3.7 A minimum of five chain hanger hooks locked underneath the trailer, on the curb side, as close to the center of the trailer as possible.

Four sets of single snow chains to fit trailer’s tires.

3.1.3.8 A lockable tool box shall be installed underneath the trailer on the curb side, between the mid-section and front. Tool boxes are to be installed on the 32-foot and 46-foot trailers only.

3.1.3.9 Charging outlet inside trailer, at rear of trailer to charge electric pallet jack. Pallet jack uses standard three pin style 110 plug. Auxiliary AC power at 120 volts in a trailer so that AC devices can be powered while on the trailer. In this application, the AC power allows a device such as an electric pallet jack to be charged while the truck is driving between stops. It keeps the pallet jack at a high state of charge, so it stays functional during the hours of operation. This trailer-based system receives DC power from the tractor via the dual pole power cord. If mounted on a straight truck, it receives DC power from the tractor batteries. TAPS converts DC power to 120-volt AC power and is managed by a smart inverter that will not turn on until it sees a DC input of 13.2 volts. Once the inverter turns on, it will stay on until the voltage drops below 12.4 volts for 30 seconds, or until the voltage drops below 10.5 volts. Once the inverter turns off, it will not turn back on until the voltage again reaches at least 13.2 volts.

3.1.3.10 Reflective safety tape on both sides and rear of trailer.

3.1.4 Refrigeration System:

3.1.4.1 The trailer van shall be equipped with a Thermo King Refrigeration unit or equivalent. The refrigeration system shall be equipped with a cycle-sentry unit capable of keeping the interior van compartment at a constant minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit with an ambient temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit outside. The system shall be diesel operated with a minimum 50-gallon fuel storage tank. Outside temperature indicator light mounted on driver side of trailer.

3.1.4.2 The manufacturer’s authorized refrigeration system service center(s) shall be located within a radius distance of less than 75 miles from the designated CDE facility location.

3.1.4.3 Engine shall be equipped with the required California Emissions Certification, the standard set by the State of California Air Resources Board and meet all current federal and state emissions requirements.

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3.1.5 Lift Gate:

Semi-trailers shall be equipped with a rear mounted lift gate to allow lifting capability of heavy cargo to and from the van when a dock is unavailable. The lift gate shall be electro/hydraulic and shall be the rail/column type with folding capability. The platform shall fold in half and fold up when not in use. Lift gate shall be rated as a minimum of 6,500-lbs. with minimum platform dimensions of 84-iches x 80-inches. The platform shall be equipped with 16-inch-wide minimum ramp. Lift gate shall allow platform to be lowered out of the way for dock loading applications. Trailers will need a single prong and double prong charging plug mounted at the front of the trailer to charge lift gate batteries.

3.1.6 Paint:

The trailers shall be painted the manufacturer’s standard white color. All surfaces to be painted shall be prepared in accordance with the paint manufacturer's recommendations to provide maximum paint adhesion. The finish coat shall be free from runs, drips, sags, etc., and shall be evenly applied to provide a gloss finish.

3.1.7 Axles:

3.1.7.1 28-foot semi-trailer: Single axle with Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 20,000-lbs.

3.1.7.2 32-foot, and 46-foot semi-trailers: The rear axles shall be single reduction tandem axles with a minimum GAWR 34,000 pounds for the axles. Tandem axles shall be equipped with a slider for adjusting the axles forward and backward, and a weight indicator to check load weight.

3.1.7.3 46-foot trailer shall be equipped with a standard slide plus three feet.

3.1.8 Brakes:

Semi-trailers shall be equipped with self-adjusting air brakes. ABS system indicator light on driver side at rear of trailer.

3.1.9 Wheels and Tires:

Shall be manufacturer’s standard tubeless type radial tires mounted on OEM approved 22.5-inch diameter rims. All tires and wheels shall be identical (i.e., no cross brands or models). Tires size shall be 295/75R/22.5. All tires and wheels shall be properly balanced. The wheels and tires shall have a combined minimum load capacity to meet the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of the trailer. One (1) spare tire and wheel shall be provided, spare

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3.1.10 Suspension:

Semi-trailers shall be equipped with air-ride suspension. The air-ride system, in addition to the van construction, must allow the trailer to achieve a floor height of 48-inches from ground level.

3.1.11 Towing Connection:

3.1.11.1 28-foot semi-trailer does not need pintle hook towing connection or air supply at rear of the trailer.

3.1.11.2 All semi-trailers towing connection shall be the fifth-wheel type.

American Trucking Association (ATA) air-connector ports and a 7-prong trailer light connector wired according to Society of Automotive Engineering (SAE) and ATA standards shall be included.

3.1.12 Electrical:

3.1.12.1 Minimum electrical equipment shall comply with all Federal Motor Vehicle, Safety Standards and State of California Department of Motor Vehicle regulations. Notwithstanding any Federal or State minimum requirements, each unit shall be equipped with two (2) taillights, two (2) stop lights, and turn (left and right) signals.

Adequate size gauge of wire to the lights shall be used in accordance with SAE standards for distance from power source and load demand. The wiring shall be secured to minimize sagging or abrasive movement. Tail, stop and side marker lights shall be LED.

3.1.12.2 Semi-trailers shall also be equipped with a minimum of four (4) interior dome lights, installed throughout the interior of the van body for proper lighting. Lights in the rear shall be unobstructed by the rear door when in the open position. Light switches (2 each total) shall be installed in the interior of the van body. One light switch shall be installed at the rear access door location and the other one

(1) along the side access door locations. The lights switches shall activate all eight lights simultaneously.

3.1.12.3 The 28-foot and 32-foot semi-trailer bodies shall also be equipped with a minimum of four (4) Permalite XB LED 2200 lumen output dome lights or equivalent, installed throughout the interior of the van body for proper lighting. Lights in the rear shall be unobstructed by the rear door when in the open position. Light switches (2 each total)

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(1) along the side access door locations. The lights switches shall activate all lights simultaneously.

3.1.12.4 The 46-foot semi-trailer shall be equipped with a minimum of eight

(8) Permalite XB LED. 2200 lumen output interior dome lights or equivalent, installed throughout the interior of the van body for proper lighting. Light switches (three (3) total) shall be installed in the interior of the van body. One light switch shall be installed at the rear access door location and the other two (2) along the side access door locations. The lights switches shall activate all eight lights simultaneously.