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This is a technical specification document for a truck tractor day cab issued by the California Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) on behalf of the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA). The solicitation requests bids for two (2) new truck tractor day cabs that meet specification #6115-TS-0282245. The vehicles are intended for transporting multiple vehicles across California and will be delivered to the DCA Bureau of Automotive Repair in Sacramento, California. The contract represents a one-time acquisition with delivery required within one hundred eighty (180) calendar days after receipt of the purchase order. Inquiries regarding the solicitation should be directed to Wayne Ramos at (916) 255-1001.

The specification document outlines detailed technical requirements for the truck tractors, including a diesel engine with minimum 450 horsepower and 1,650 foot-pounds of torque that must be EPA 2026 and CARB compliant, a heavy-duty 12-speed automated manual transmission with auxiliary transmission cooler, air suspension with dump valve, dual rear wheels with tandem rear axle configuration, and a gross combination weight rating of 80,000 pounds with capacity for five to seven vehicles. Additional requirements include self-adjusting air brakes with anti-lock system, power-assisted steering, air-ride seats, multi-speed air conditioning, GPS, hydraulic power take-off system, fifth wheel with air slide top plate, trailer connections with electrical and hydraulic lines, exterior toolbox with lighting, and compliance with applicable federal and California vehicle code regulations. The vehicles shall be new, current production models supplied as turnkey units with all standard manufacturer equipment and optional accessories necessary to meet specification requirements.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Technical Specification

TRUCK TRACTOR DAY CAB

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1. Scope This specification establishes the minimum requirements for a tractor to be furnished to the California

Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) for transporting multiple vehicles across the State of California. The equipment shall be designed to operate reliably under typical California ambient temperatures ranging from

10°F to 120°F. The tractor shall be a turn‑key vehicle, equipped with all standard and optional accessories necessary to tow a multi‑level vehicle trailer capable of carrying cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans, with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 80,000 pounds and capacity for five to seven vehicles.

All equipment shall be of new material, of the most current production model, and equivalent in style, quality, and appointments to those offered to the general public. The tractor shall be supplied with all equipment and accessories indicated as standard in the manufacturer’s published literature, with optional equipment installed as necessary to meet the minimum requirements of this specification.

2. Codes, Regulations, and Standards Specifications and standards referenced in this document are in effect on the day of the opening of the invitation for bid and form a part of the specification where referenced.

2.1 LAWS and REGULATIONS

2.1.1 U.S. EPA Emission Control Regulations for Heavy‑Duty Diesel Engines (40 CFR Part 86)

2.1.2 U.S. DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)

2.1.3 FMVSS (49 CFR Part 571) Vehicle Safety Standards

2.1.4 California Vehicle Code (CVC) and CCR Title 13

2.1.5 CARB Truck and Bus Regulation

3. Requirements

3.1 General

3.1.1 Dimension

3.1.1.1 Dual rear wheels

3.1.1.2 Regular cab (Seating For 2)

3.1.1.3 Gross vehicle weight rate (GVWR): 52,000 Pounds

3.1.1.4 Gross combination vehicle weight rate (GCWR): 80,000 Pounds

3.1.2 ENGINE

3.1.2.1 The diesel engine shall be EPA 2026 and carb compliant.

3.1.2.2 Compliance with carb five-minute idle regulation.

3.1.2.3 Power: 450 horsepower gross (Minimum)

3.1.2.4 Torque: 1650 Foot-Pounds (Minimum)

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3.1.2.5 Fuel tank(s): Two (2) tanks 100 gallon each (minimum)

3.1.2.6 One fuel tank per side

3.1.3 COOLING

3.1.3.1 Protection from ambient temperature: from 10 degrees to 120 degrees

Fahrenheit

3.1.3.2 With extended life anti-freeze/coolant the protections range: from -40 degrees to 265 degrees Fahrenheit

3.1.4 ELECTRICAL

3.1.4.1 System rating: 12 volts

3.1.5 TRANSMISSION

3.1.5.1 Heavy duty 12-speed overdrive automated manual transmission.

3.1.5.2 Auxiliary air to oil transmission cooler

3.1.6 POWER TAKE OFF

3.1.6.1 Hydraulic Flow shall be (GPM): 8–12 GPM

3.1.6.2 Hydraulic Pressure shall be (PSI): 2,000–3,000 PS

3.1.6.3 Manual cable power takes off (PTO): unacceptable

3.1.7 STEERING

3.1.7.1 Manufacture provided standard power assisted steering.

3.1.8 BRAKES

3.1.8.1 Self-adjusting air brakes with an anti-lock brake system (ABS)

3.1.8.2 Air brake dryer system and an engine/exhaust brake system shall be included.

3.1.9 SUSPENSION

3.1.9.1 Air suspension shall be supplied and include a dump valve to lower the rear frame height.

3.1.10 AXELS

3.1.10.1 Front axle: gross axle weight rating (GAWR) of a minimum 12,000 pounds

3.1.10.2 Rear axle configuration: Tandem

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3.1.10.3 Rear: GAWR of at least 40,000 pounds and gross combination weight of

80,0000 pounds.

3.1.10.4 Rear axle ratio able to maintain a 65 mile per hour (mph) road speed under full load.

3.1.11 EXTERIOR COLOR

3.1.11.1 The exterior color shall be specified on the purchase order (from the manufacturer’s standard color pallet)

3.1.12 WHEELS

3.1.12.1 Wheels: original equipment manufacturer (OEM) standard tubeless tires mounted on OEM approved rims.

3.1.12.2 Wheel rating shall be compatible with the axle and tires.

3.1.12.3 Cross brands or models: unacceptable

3.1.13 CAB

3.1.13.1 Air-ride seats with arm rest (Both passenger and driver seats)

3.1.13.2 Mutli-speed original equipment manufacturer (OEM) air conditioning system with heater and windshield defogger.

3.1.13.3 Full floor covering

3.1.13.4 Sun visors for both driver and passenger position

3.1.13.5 Door activated dome light

3.1.13.6 Right and left extended rear-view mirrors

3.1.13.7 Manufacture standard AM/FM radio with antenna and auxiliary inputs

3.1.13.8 Standard factory front bumper

3.1.13.9 Two (2) speed and intermittent windshield wipers: windshield washer

3.1.13.10 Tilt steering wheel

3.1.13.11 Speedometer and all necessary gauges

3.1.13.12 Passenger side glove compartment

3.1.13.13 Two (2) 12-volt dc power outlets in front compartment

3.1.13.14 Cruise control

3.1.13.15 Air horn(s)

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3.1.13.16 Arm rest, both doors

3.1.13.17 Power windows and door locks

3.1.13.18 Heated side view mirrors with convex spot mirrors on both sides

3.1.13.19 Entry grab handle for each door

3.1.13.20 Fog lights

3.1.13.21 Reverse warning device (97 decibels or higher)

3.1.13.22 Mud flaps behind each rear wheel

3.1.13.23 Fire extinguisher

3.1.13.24 Safety triangle (Minimum of three (3))

3.1.13.25 Global positioning system (GPS) instrument panel mounted

3.1.13.26 Ergonomic instrument panel

3.1.14 FIFTH WHEEL REQUIREMENTS

3.1.14.1 Air slide fifth wheel top plate with 2-inch slide with dash mounted control value and plumbing for fifth wheel and left side manual release handle for fifth wheel

3.1.15 TRAILER CONNECTIONS

3.1.15.1 Coiled 12-foot trailer air hoses with 12-inch tractor and 12-inch trailer leads

3.1.15.2 Stainless steel slide bar with spring type air hose hanger

3.1.15.3 Combination glad hands and light plug holder mounted back of cab with ground access

3.1.15.4 Primary connector/receptacle wired for separate stop/turn, abs center pin powered through the ignition

3.1.15.5 SAE J560 7-way primary trailer cable receptacle mounted on back of

CAB

3.1.15.6 Detachable coiled primary trailer electrical cable (12 foot) with SAE J560 connector with 8-inch tractor and 8-inch trailer lead

3.1.15.7 Two (2) hydraulic lines (inlet/outlet) with standard connections (12 foot) plumbed to PTO system to operate hydraulic trailer (wet kit)

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3.1.16 EXTERIOR COMPARTMENTS/TOOLBOXES

3.1.16.1 One (1) toolbox (24.0 inches in length x 18.0 inches in height) shall be installed on the body with lockable doors and at least one (1) full width adjustable shelf.

3.1.16.2 Interior compartment(s) shall come equipped with led light(s) that are activated when the door is opened.

3.1.16.3 Scene light from the back of the cab to the back of truck shall equipped

3.1.16.4 All exterior compartments shall be lockable and keyed alike.

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