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Description/Specifications Bureau of Reclamation- Upper Colorado Region- Albuquerque Area Office Socorro Field Division- Purchase of one 2026 60-Ton Extendable Deck Transport Trailer.

NAIC 336212 – Truck Trailer Manufacturing

Abbreviations, Definitions, and Acronyms The Bureau of Reclamation commonly used definitions are listed below:

Foreword The Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region, Albuquerque Area Office, Socorro Field Division (Reclamation) has determined a need for the purchase of one new 60-ton transport trailer to support the transportation of heavy machinery, construction equipment, and oversized loads. The trailer shall feature a main deck length of 20 feet, with the capability to extend an additional 10 feet, resulting in a maximum total deck length of 30 feet. The extension mechanism shall allow for adjustments in 2-foot increments, with each increment securely lockable to ensure operational safety and load stability. The trailer shall either be capable of extending while loaded or be structurally designed to allow heavy equipment—including but not limited to 980 loaders, D7 dozers, 336 tracked excavators, and wheeled articulated rock trucks—to safely traverse the extended section to access the rear deck. Both the main and rear decks shall be equipped with a boom and bucket well to accommodate equipment components and comply with height restrictions. Additionally, the trailer shall include adjustable outriggers that extend from 8.5 feet to 10 feet, providing enhanced load stability during transport. Acquiring this trailer is essential to maintaining efficiency in ongoing and future projects, as it will allow for safe and reliable transport of critical equipment.

2026 60-Ton Extendable Deck Transport Trailer Salient Characteristics The image below illustrates an example of an extendable trailer featuring a drivable surface, allowing equipment to load onto the extended section.

Illustration 1.

The selected contractor shall supply one new, 2026 60 Ton Extendable Transport Trailer that is safe and fully operational. The required features include:

60-Ton Trailer Specifications:

1) 4-Axle Configuration

· Three (3) dead axles.

· The 4th Axle being a drop-down (air lift) axle (Not a flip axle).

The photo below illustrates 3 dead axles with a 4th drop (air lift) axle.

2) Deck Specifications

· Lower main deck length: 20 feet Width: 8.5 feet (102 inches)

· Extendable deck: Up to an additional 10 feet, from where the 20-foot., fully retracted lower main deck ends, for a maximum total length of 30 feet fully extended, no greater.

· When extended, the trailer must maintain the 60-ton capacity.

· Must allow adjustment in 2-foot increments, with the ability to lock, pneumatically, securely in place at each increment.

· The trailer must allow heavy equipment, both tracked and wheeled, to safely drive over the extended portion to access the rear deck. (See Illustration 1 for reference)

· Lower main deck must have a boom and bucket/knuckle trough. (See Illustration 2 for reference)

The photo below illustrates an example of a Boom and Bucket trough.

Illustration 2

· Shall have a chain and binder rack

· Shall have dual load bearing toolboxes

· Decking must meet or exceed all applicable DOT compliance.

3) Rear Deck

· Must include a boom trough suitable for securing and lowering equipment booms to comply with height restrictions.

· Decking must meet or exceed DOT compliance.

· Ensure tires are covered with decking suitable to withstand load. (See Illustration 2 for reference)

4) Outriggers

· Swing out style with planks included,

· Shall extend the deck length from 8.5 feet to 10 feet.

5) Trailer Compliance

· To meet or exceed DOT Compliance

6) Structural Integrity

· Support a consistent payload of up to 60 tons, considering both static and dynamic loading conditions, especially when extended.

7) Multi-Position Ride Height

· Shall include a 5-Position ride height adjustment system

· Enables greater ground clearance or a lower deck height, depending on operation needs.

The picture below illustrates an example of a multi-position ride height.

8) Deck Extension or Axle Lowering

· Air, electrical or hydraulic (If necessary for deck extension or axle lowering)

· Rollers are acceptable to assist with the extending and retracting of the extendable deck.

· Locks for the extendable deck, and its 2 feet increments of the 10-foot max. extension, shall be engaged and disengaged pneumatically

9) Hydraulic System – Wet-Ready Configuration

· Trailer shall be wet-ready for hydraulic operation.

· Primary hydraulic power shall be supplied by the transport truck (SFD-specific configuration).

· Hydraulic connections shall be compatible with the following fittings:

· Product code 2FF134-34SAE-M, ¾" flush-face plug

· ¾" Female Boss × 2FF134-1 NPT-F

· ¾" flat-face coupler × 1" FNPT

10) Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) – Secondary Hydraulic Power

· Trailer shall be equipped with a secondary Auxiliary Power Unit (Auxiliary Engine) to provide backup hydraulic power.

· The Auxiliary Power Unit shall be equivalent in capacity and performance to that used on a 60-ton transport (low-boy) trailer.

· APU shall be capable of independently operating all trailer hydraulic functions in the event truck-supplied hydraulics are unavailable

11) Lighting

· The trailer shall be equipped with LED lighting throughout, in full compliance with DOT standards, including:

· Marker lights

· Brake and turn signals

· Clearance and side marker lights

· License plate

· Strobe lights installed, exceeding minimum requirements.

12) Tie downs & Flagging:

· Minimum of 10 D-rings on each side of the outer frame spaced out evenly

· Flag holders shall be installed on all four corners of the trailer

· Wide/Oversized load brackets shall be mounted on rear

13) Miscellaneous

· Hydraulic removable gooseneck, with an 8-foot narrow design.

· Spare tire and rim shipped loose.

· Trailer shall be painted black.

· Color coded air hoses for trouble shooting and maintenance.

· Polyurethane bushings instead of rubber.

· V style, tapered front beam, locking pin guide.

· Steel, folding front ramps for loading.

· DOT compliant reflective tape

14) Trailer Wheels, Tires, Suspension

· Wheels & Tires

· 16 tire configuration:

1. 4 tires per axle

2. 2 tires per each side of the axles.

· Steel Wheels with industry-standard tires.

15) Suspension & Breaks

· Air Ride Suspension for enhanced stability and load protection

· Braking system shall include self-adjusting slack adjusters and ABS for compliance and safety

Submittal Requirements

· Language: All documents must be prepared in English.

· Accessibility: Submitted documents must comply with Section 508 requirements.

· Labeling: Each submittal must include the contract number, title, and the Required Submittal Number (RSN).

· Measurement Units: Use U.S. Customary Units.

· Tracking: Assign a unique transmittal tracking number to each submittal.

· Certifications:

· Required certifications must be conducted by a registered professional.

· Manufacturers’ certifications must be signed by an authorized representative.

Government Review Process

· Review Time: The Government requires a minimum of 14 days to review and/or approve each submittal or resubmittal unless otherwise specified.

· Additional Time: If extra review time is needed, the Contracting Officer may extend the contract completion date accordingly.

Submittal Categories

· A – Action: Requires Government approval.

· I – Informational: Requires Government review and written receipt.

Submission Process

Submit electronic copies for review and approval to Johnny Jaramillo, “Acting” COR, at JJaramillo@usbr.gov

Warranty Equipment supplied under these contract specifications shall be under warranty where applicable to be free of such defects in workmanship as appears under normal use, service, operation, and when owned by the original purchaser. Warranty option should be supplied for the maximum extent beneficial for the Government but cannot be less than 12 months/one year.

Delivery of Equipment The awarded contractor shall provide the Government with a proposed delivery date and time within 28 calendar days of award for scheduling and coordinating purposes. Site Visit, Delivery, and Setup

Site Visit, Delivery, and Setup It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to arrange delivery to Bureau of Reclamation, Socorro Field Division, Socorro, NM 87801. Socorro Field Division will accommodate delivery needs during normal business hours of Monday thru Thursday 7:00am – 5:30pm. (Special arrangements can be made on Fridays if given 24hrs notice) Include all costs for shipping, setup, and orientation for SFD/Reclamation’s personnel. Please contact the following:

Tomas Rosales, Facility Manager Bureau of Reclamation Socorro Field Division 2401 State Road 1, P.O. Box VV, Socorro, NM 87801-2170 Phone No: (575) 517-0518 Cell No: (575) 835-8657 Email: TRosales@usbr.gov

Brian Skornia, Construction Control Representative Bureau of Reclamation Socorro Field Division 2401 State Road 1, P.O. Box VV, Socorro, NM 87801-2170 Phone No: (575) 838-1202 Cell No: (505) 388-8324 Email: bskornia@usbr.gov

Johnny Jaramillo, “Acting” Construction Control Representative Bureau Of Reclamation Socorro Field Division 2401 State Road 1, P.O. Box VV, Socorro, NM 87801-2170 Phone No: (575) 838-1202 Cell No: (575) 517-5602 Email: jjaramillo@usbr.gov

Successful contractor shall protect all parts/equipment from corrosion, deformation, dents, dings, scratches, breaks, punctures, abrasions, cuts, and other types of damage during storage, handling, transport, and delivery.

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