attachment_2_bid_210_25.pdf

May 19, 2025

PURPOSE: This specification covers the State of New Hampshire’s requirements for a Heavy Duty galvanized enclosed service body designed for a cab and chassis truck with enclosed service body and 29’ telescopic non-insulated aerial lift. Body and lift shall be mounted by successful bidder on Ford F-450 Dual Rear Wheel Chassis with 84” CA.

(model year is TBD pending arrival of the chassis from the manufacturer)

The chassis will be picked up at the State DOT Mechanical Services Garage by the vendor and returned when installation is completed.

SERVICE BODY

Construction/Configuration:

Body to be constructed of galvanized (or “Galvanneal”) sheet steel and primed with iron oxide or zinc chromate primer.

Exterior and interior of compartments shall be painted to match cab.

Compartment depth shall be minimum 20” with standard amount of adjustable trays rated for 250lbs in every compartment.

Plated chain or cable supports required on all horizontal doors.

All vertical doors shall have spring loaded holders.

All compartment door hinges shall be bolt on type with stainless steel hinge brackets and bushing inserts.

All compartment doors shall be equipped with keyed alike locks, adjustable striker plates and stainless steel 2-stage safety catches. Adhesive mounted automotive type rubber seals shall be used on all doors.

Underside of service body to be completely covered with LINE-X or Extreme hi-pressure, high heat product protection.

All tail lights recessed and reflectors as required by state and federal laws.

Double solid panel rear cargo doors with gas struts, key-alike with compartment doors, stainless steel rotary locks.

Two interior dome lights in cargo area.

Roof top ladder rack installed Roof shall be steel Rock guards shall be installed in the front lower corners of the service body Trailer hitch shall have a 2.5-inch receiver. A 7 pole RV style trailer plug installed.

Mounting:

The body cross members must bear directly on the truck frame or on a hardwood filler at least 2-1/2” wide, contoured to the truck frame to provide a level mounting surface where possible.

Warranty:

Six year, limited warranty on:

No rust through, Door hinges, Latches and Locks, Shelves not bending under max load.

Color:

Lead free- Paint to match cab- White

Reference Information:

The Reading 132” Classic II Tapered Panel Body when built and meeting the above specification is indicative of the design and quality required.

29’ Telescoping Aerial Lift

GENERAL:

Stowed Height - 10’ 3” (Maximum) Working height - 34’ (Minimum) Side Reach - 20’ 9” (Minimum)

CONTROLS:

Full control at bucket, including engine start, stop and leveling, shall be provided by a 12 Volt DC control system operating solenoid control valves. Lower controls shall be mounted on a coil cord pendant to allow for observation of the boom and shall allow for overriding upper boom controls. In addition to override function, the lower controls shall include rotation, elevation, extension, emergency lowering and basket stow/unstow. All controls shall be weatherproof, spring loaded and automatically return to neutral position when released. A 120 V GFI receptacle shall be located in the bucket.

BUCKET:

A minimum 24” X 24” X 42” side mounted, step-thru splicing bucket with door and chain, rated at 350 lbs. capacity shall be supplied. Bucket cover shall be supplied.

BUCKET LEVELING:

A hydraulic bucket leveling system shall incorporate a master/slave cylinder system.

Leveling of the bucket shall be automatic as the lift is in operation. Control of the directional valve which controls stow and unstow of the bucket shall be controlled at the bucket and lower controls.

BUCKET TRAVEL:

Boom travel shall be minimum 5 degrees below to 77 degrees above horizontal. Wear pads shall be infinitely adjustable and easily replaceable.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM:

Hydraulic system shall be driven by a PTO driven pump, supplied and installed by vendor. Pump rated at minimum 2 gpm, with a minimum 2,100 psi operating pressure. A master switch inside the cab shall engage the pump and energize the lift’s electrical control circuit. System shall be equipped with a manual shut off valve, a 100 mesh suction line filter and a 10 micron filter with bypass in the return line. A baffled reservoir with sight glass shall be incorporated in (or on) the pedestal.

Hydraulic system shall provide extension and retraction at the same speed. System shall be equipped with a relief valve to maintain a safe working pressure.

ROTATION:

Boom shall rotate a minimum of 360 degrees, continuous or non-continuous and non-restricted in either direction via hydraulically driven worm and spur gear. Rotation bearing shall be shear-ball type, shielded to prevent foreign objects from interfering with rotation. A relief valve shall prevent over torque of rotation system.

SAFETY:

Counter balance holding valves shall be installed to prevent creeping and shall lock cylinders in the event of hydraulic failure.

Full function emergency power system.

All pivot points shall be hi-strength alloy steel and chrome plated.

All hoses shall be secured inside the boom for protection.

Unit shall have a 3:1 structural safety factor and a 5:1 safety factor on any fiberglass components.

A safety “D” Ring shall be attached to the inner boom, separate from the bucket.

Self locking worm gear drive shall prevent rotation drift.

Safety harness shall be provided and meet all applicable ANSI, ASTM and

OSHA regulations.

STABILITY:

An under frame solid steel 2” torsion bar (Stable Ride Model UF-26017 or equivalent) shall be installed on the chassis and shall include rubber maintenance free bushings at all pivot points.

REAR BUMPER EXTENSION:

A reinforced rear bumper extension shall be installed to accommodate access to the basket.

Rear bumper extension platform shall be as wide as the body Rear bumper extension shall extend 30” from body.

Rear bumper extension shall be constructed of a slip resistant material.

Additional steps for operator to enter bucket shall be installed on extension tail shelf if needed. Steps shall be anti-slip construction.

Stop/Tail/Turn/ Reverse/ Marker lights shall be recessed into bumper extension.

anti-slip bumper to be installed on rear bumper extension “anti-slip” shall not include diamond plate or be accomplished via adhesive traction tape. The expected anti-slip product will be a form of steel tread or expanded metal etc. with upward facing cleats.

COLOR: Lead-free white

WARRANTY:

Unit shall be warranted for two years, no cost, from the truck’s in-service date (determined by D.O.T.).

A no-cost O.S.H.A. inspection shall be performed on the unit after six months in service and again at approximately 11 months.

MANUALS:

Two complete sets of Operator, repair and parts manuals shall be provided with each unit.

SDS’s: Manufacturer shall supply two (2) complete sets of Material Safety Data Sheets for all construction and coating materials used in both the construction and finishing of all equipment and fluids furnished.

TRAINING:

After delivery of the chassis, the vendor shall provide at no extra cost training in the maintenance and the operation of the Aerial Lifts feature and controls at a date, time and location determined by the State.

NOTE:

When built and equipped to meet the above specification, the Versa-Lift VANTEL-29 , Dur-A-Lift DVS-29 and UTEM UVN35A aerial lifts are indicative of the type and quality required. All other models equal to or exceeding these specifications must be approved by the Bureau of Mechanical Services and Purchase & Property prior to bid opening.

Only Bids from established vendors with service and repair facilities within a 45-mile radius of Concord, NH will be considered.