C14 60000 GVW Transport Tractor Specifications.docx
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This document is a detailed specification for a 60,000 GVW Transport Tractor for the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), outlining comprehensive requirements for a heavy-duty truck intended for pulling semi-trailers in various operational conditions, including year-round use at altitudes up to 9,000 feet. The specification covers a conventional design truck with precise requirements for frame rails, wheelbase, cab dimensions, engine performance, transmission, axles, electrical systems, and numerous additional components, with vendors required to specify exact make and model details. A pre-build meeting is mandated within two weeks of bid award to confirm all build specifications, and the successful bidder must provide comprehensive documentation including parts catalogs, shop manuals, operator's manuals, and training materials.
The specification includes specific technical requirements such as a 16-liter engine with minimum 560 horsepower, dual aluminum fuel tanks totaling 100 gallons minimum, three maintenance-free batteries, LED lighting, air ride suspension, and specialized accessories like a wet kit for hydraulic operations, aluminum cab guard, and toolboxes. The document offers optional pricing for additional features including rust-proof frame coating, independent air piping and electrical clipping, heavy-duty wire harness covering, disc brakes, and an auxiliary power distribution center. Vendor responsibilities include providing three sets of keys, comprehensive manuals, factory-authorized training (8 total hours), and performing a complete pre-delivery service to ensure all systems are operational before delivery to NDOT.
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR
60,000 GVW TRANSPORT TRACTOR
C14
GENERAL: Vehicles furnished under this specification shall be the manufacturer's current year conventional design for the type and the allied equipment specified. All necessary accessories customarily furnished whether stipulated herein or not, with such modifications and attachments as may be necessary to enable the vehicle to function reliably and efficiently in sustained operation. Further, all vehicles furnished under this specification shall comply with the most current Nevada Revised Statutes, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, Federal Environmental Protection Agency Emission Control Standards for new motor vehicles (currently vehicles certified prior to the current year requirements shall not be considered).
Transport truck shall be used by the Nevada Department of Transportation for pulling a variety of semi-trailers and under maximum loads, year around at altitudes up to 9,000 feet. Road speed shall be 75 MPH at gross vehicle weight rating at manufacturer's R.P.M.
Specify Make & Model ____________________________ Specify Road Speed __________MPH @ ______________RPM Vehicle bid must include a certification plate stamped 60,000 GVW or higher, and vehicle bid shall meet and or exceed this rating in all component parts.
Specify G.V.W. Rating__________________________
| FRAME RAILS: | COMPLIES ____YES NO____ | |||||
| Type | Single | |||||
| Treatment | Minimum heat treated,120,000 PSI | Specify Heat treat ______________ | ||||
| RBM: | Minimum 2,500,000 | Specify RBM ______________ | ||||
| Height: | Minimum of 11” | Specify Height ______________ | ||||
| Thickness: | Minimum 3/8” | Specify Thickness ______________ | ||||
| Cross Members: | Heavy duty, steel | |||||
| Paint: | Gloss Black |
| WHEELBASE: | COMPLIES __YES NO____ | |||||
| B B C: | 121” minimum | B B C Measurement: __________ | ||||
| B C A: | 143” minimum | B C A Measurement: __________ | ||||
| Wheelbase: | 232” minimum | WB Measurement: __________ | ||||
| Cab to End of Frame: | 197” minimum | Cab to End of Frame Measurement: __________ |
Note: Final measurements to be determined at scheduled prebuild meeting.
FRONT BUMPER: (Chrome) COMPLIES ____YES NO____ Chrome, Steel heavy duty, full width of vehicle with center tow pin.
CAB: COMPLIES ___YES NO___
Interior:
Inside dimensions: 69” minimum (inside door panel to inside door panel at widest point).
Specify Inside Dimension ________________________________ Back of Cab to Windshield at widest point 51” Minimum Specify Cab to Windshield Measurement ____________________ Note: All engine maintenance / repairs shall be accessible from under the hood.
SEATS: COMPLIES ____YES NO____
Driver Seat:
Cloth Hi-back Air Suspension Air Lumbar Cushion Tilt Dual Arm Rests
Passenger Seat: Manufacturer’s standard hi-back seat, cloth
HEATER / AC: COMPLIES ____YES NO____
Manufacturers Maximum Available BTU
HORNS: City and Dual Air Horns, with covers COMPLIES ____YES NO____
WINDOWS: COMPLIES ____YES NO____
Driver and Passenger Power Windows Tinted
GAUGES: (Analog or Digital) COMPLIES ____YES NO____ Primary & Secondary Air Air Cleaner Restriction Indicator Speedometer Tachometer Oil Pressure Differential Temperature (1 each axle) Transmission Temperature Coolant Temperature Fuel and DEF Odometer Voltmeter Hour Meter Engine Oil Temperature
RADIO: COMPLIES ____YES NO____
Manufacturer’s standard with Blue Tooth, USB and auxiliary inputs
AUXILIARY PLUGS: COMPLIES ____YES NO____
1- 12 aux. plug 1 – USB plug
CAB EXTERIOR: COMPLIES ____YES NO____
Paint: Manufacturers Bright White The complete unit shall be primed with etching catalyzed primer complete unit is to be painted BRITE WHITE at a thickness of 5 mil except for the black frame rails.
Note: Regarding the cab, no chrome or aluminum accessories are to be painted.
CAB RIDE: Air Ride Suspension COMPLIES ____YES NO____
CAB VISOR: Stainless
HOOD: COMPLIES ____YES NO____
Forward tilt type Poly or fiberglass with fenders and inner splash guards Specify Hood composition ___________ Fenders shall tilt with hood.
MIRRORS: (Heated) COMPLIES ____YES NO____ Manufacturers heated, power adjustable side mirrors with dual axis and convex.
Right side over the door mirror (convex) Right and left side fender/hood mounted spot mirrors, heated.
BACK UP ALARM: 87 decibels minimum COMPLIES ____YES NO____
REAR FENDERS:
Quarter Fenders stainless steel, in front of front drive axle
MUD FLAPS: COMPLIES ____YES NO____
Front: Standard OEM Rear-rear ½ thick removable
Note: Mud flaps shall be plain black (no logos)
TIRES: COMPLIES ____YES NO____
Front:
| Size: 11R24.5 Major Brand | Brand of Tire: _____________ | ||
| Load Range: H | Load Range: _____________ | ||
| Speed Rating: | 75 MPH |
Rear: Traction Type
| Size: 11R24.5 Major Brand | Brand of Tire: ____________ | |
| Load Range: H | Load Range: _____________ |
Speed Rating: 75 MPH Note: Front tires shall be balanced with external lead weights.
WHEELS: COMPLIES ____YES NO____
Front:
| Quantity: | 2 | |
| Type: | Aluminum, Hub Piloted | |
| Size: | 24.5” X 8.25” |
Rear:
| Quantity: | 8 | |
| Type: | Aluminum, Hub Piloted | |
| Size: | 24.5” X 8.25” |
| ENGINE: | COMPLIES ____YES NO____ | |
| Displacement: | 16 Liter (as advertised by the engine manufacturer) |
Specify Displacement: _____________
| Horsepower: | 560 Minimum | Specify Horsepower: ______________ | |
| Torque: | 1850 | Minimum Specify Torque: _____________ | |
| Engine Brake: | Compression Type, (only type accepted) | ||
| Block Heater | 110-Volt | ||
| Fuel Filter: | Primary with water separator and heater | ||
| Oil Pan: | Aluminum (No Plastic or Composite) |
| Air Cleaner: | Left Hand or right hand or under-hood mounted with Winter/Summer valve | |
| Specify air cleaner location ____________ |
Note: All engine maintenance / repairs shall be accessible from under the hood.
Note: Winter Air Intake must pull all air from under hood.
| COOLING SYSTEM: | COMPLIES ____YES NO____ | |
| Radiator: | Heavy Duty – High Efficiency | |
| Antifreeze: | -34° Fahrenheit Minimum | |
| Fan Clutch: | Air or Electric Operated, Thermostatically Controlled |
Fan Override Switch: Mounted on dash.
| FUEL TANK: | COMPLIES ____YES NO____ | ||
| Type: | Aluminum | ||
| Quantity: | 2 | ||
| Capacity: | 100 Gallon minimum | ||
| Location: | One left side and 1 right side, Both mount as far forward as possible |
DEF TANK: Capacity to equal 2 tanks of fuel to 1 tank of DEF. COMPLIES ____YES NO____ Note: Mounted on left hand of frame rail. Final location to be determined at scheduled prebuild meeting.
ELECTRICAL: COMPLIES ____YES NO____
Batteries: (3 each minimum) “Maintenance Free” with a combined minimum of 3,000 CCA. Total Battery CCA: ____________ Location of battery box to be determined at the scheduled pre-build meeting.
Battery Disconnect Switch: located inside of cab, factory or dealer installed.
Jumping Posts: External
| Alternator: | 160 Amp minimum |
| Starter: | Heavy Duty |
| Switches: | (4 each) 20-Amp, dash mounted with application label clearly marked. |
Switch Labeling to be determined at scheduled prebuild meeting Location for breaker to be determined at scheduled prebuild meeting.
Note: No splicing of wires outside of cab. Weather Pack and or Deutsch style connectors to be used on all connections. All ring and or spade style terminals must be shrink-sealed type.
EXHAUST: COMPLIES ____YES NO____
Dual Vertical: Overall height from ground to top of stack, minimum 10’ maximum 11’.
Exhaust stack tip: Curved Muffler Guard: Stainless
TRANSMISSION: COMPLIES ____YES NO____
Fuller Model RTLO18913A (only) 13 speed transmission with 15.5” heavy duty, hydraulic, two-plate clutch with ceramic lining, lube type throw-out bearing, 2-piece, torque limiting clutch brake and remote grease lines to throw out bearing and cross shafts.
| FRONT AXLE: (Set Forward) | COMPLIES ____YES NO____ | ||
| Capacity: | 16,000 LB. Minimum | ||
| Wheel Bearings: | Lubricated with Visual Type Hub Caps | ||
| Suspension: | Leaf Spring with Shock Absorber. |
| REAR AXLE: | COMPLIES ____YES NO____ | |
| Capacity: | 46,000 Lb. Minimum | |
| Suspension: Manufacturers “heavy duty” Air Suspension with dump valve and shock | absorbers. No aluminum suspension hangers |
Differential: Single speed, manually controlled, independent locking differentials
| Inter-Axle: | Tandem Locking (air shifted) | |
| Hubs: | Cast Iron | |
| Ratio: | To be determined at scheduled prebuild meeting. |
STEERING BOX: COMPLIES ____YES NO____
Manufactures Standard
STEERING WHEEL: Tilt and Telescoping COMPLIES ____YES NO____
BRAKES: COMPLIES ____YES NO____
(Must comply with all Federal stopping requirements) Front:
| Drum Type | S-Cam 16-1/2” X 6” |
| Chamber | Type 20 Sealed |
Dust Shields Rear:
| Drum Type | S-Cam 16-1/2” X 8” |
| Chamber | Type 30 Sealed |
Dust Shields
AIR COMPRESSOR: 18 CFM minimum COMPLIES ____YES NO____
AIR DRYER: COMPLIES ____YES NO____
Bendix Model AD-9SI or current Bendix model.
LIGHTING: (All standard Federally mandated lighting) COMPLIES ___YES NO___ Headlights: LED with heaters Day time run lights (DRL) Two (2), Factory installed cab strobes, 1 L/S top of cab 1 R/S top of cab (LED) Fog lights Two (2) rear facing work lights mounted to top of cab guard.
Note: All rear flush mount LED lights shall be fully enclosed, sealed.
** All lights shall be LED where applicable
ACCESSORIES:
Cab Guard: Aluminum, enclosed chain and binder rack with rear window opening, Pro Tech PN 10-1143 or approved equivalent.
Specify Make and Model of Cab Guard ________________________________
Grab Handles: (Left & right)
WET KIT: COMPLIES ___YES NO ____
Two (2) line wet kit complete, with 50-gallon hydraulic tank (with site gauge) and hydraulic filter to operate at a minimum of 25gpm @ 3000psi. Compatible with Traileze transport and SmithCo side dump trailers.
Note: All switches, hydraulic lines and valves to operate both trailers shall be included.
Specify Wet Kit Manufacturer #______________ Kit # _____________ Tank #___________
Step Toolboxes: (2 each) 24” W X 25” H X 28” D, Pro Tech PN# 20-2470 or approved equivalent. Note: Location of toolbox placement to be determined at scheduled pre-build meeting. Mounted level with top of decking.
Specify Tool Box Make & No. __________________________
Specify Dimensions_____________________________________
5TH WHEEL: COMPLIES ___YES NO ____
Holland Air Slide 36” (only) In cab release for slide only Air service installed for trailer towing with coiled air lines Electrical cable for towing (coiled) Pogo Stick (to be mounted on center of deck) 12-Volt charge plug with 100-amp breaker
FRAME DECK COVER: COMPLIES ___YES NO ____
Aluminum, location to be determined from 5th wheel to cab guard.
Note: No weld in decking.
WHEEL CHOCKS: COMPLIES ___YES NO___
Worden PN# OUC (8”H X 8.5” W X 12” L) or approved equivalent. Mounting location to be determined at prebuild meeting.
Note: No metal wheel chocks
Chock Manufacturer and PN _________________
FIRE EXTINGUISHER: COMPLIES ____YES NO____
Vendor shall provide one (1) each, 5lb., refillable, ABC type Fire Extinguisher with metal head with mounting bracket (Amerex #862 Part Number 7023-0105) Note: NDOT to install.
GENERAL BID REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS PERTAIN TO ALL ITEMS LISTED WITHIN THIS BID SPECIFICATION.
DELIVERY/PAYMENT: Delivery shall be considered complete and ready for payment process once all ancillary, allied, optional equipment, and manuals have been received, all systems checked against the specifications and the complete unit is deemed operational.
LINE SHEET: Three (3) Line set tickets shall be furnished with each vehicle.
KEYS: Three (3) sets of keys shall be furnished with each vehicle.
MANUALS: For each vehicle being built, including cab and chassis, ancillary, allied or optional equipment purchased as built, the following manuals shall be available in hard copy, online or Flash Drive format.
Two (2) Parts Catalogs Two (2) Shop Manuals Two (2) Operator's Manuals Two (2) Training DVD’s Two (2) Electrical System Schematics/Drawings Note: Vendor to provide all information and / or hyper-links for access to manufacturers online manuals and training.
PRE-BUILD MEETING: Awarded vendor shall schedule a Pre-Build meeting within two weeks of bid award, prior to manufacturing/fabrication, to confirm all build specifications and dimensions.
PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE: Awarded vendor shall perform a complete pre-delivery service prior to delivering the unit to NDOT.
All Fluids filled to proper levels.
Cooling system shall be checked and filled to proper level and shall contain extended life antifreeze to -34° Fahrenheit.
All lights shall be checked to confirm they are in working order.
All functions of this unit, including all ancillary, allied and optional equipment shall be checked and in working order prior to delivery to NDOT.
TRAINING: The successful bidder shall be requested to provide a qualified factory authorized service representative to provide four (4) hours mechanical and four (4) hours operator training at the following end users location(s) in Tonopah and Reno for an estimated 5 to 50 employees.
WARRANTY, MAINTENANCE AND RECALL REQUIREMENTS: See additional requirements.
OPTIONS: Please supply pricing on the following options:
RUST PROOF FRAME COATING $________
AIR PIPING AND ELECTRICAL INDEPENDENTLY CLIPPED
TO THE FRAME $________
HEAVY DUTY EXTERIOR WIRE HARNESSES AND CONNECTOR
COVERING $ ________
DISC BRAKES FRONT AND REAR $ ________
AUXLIARY POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER $ ________
(For upfitter wiring)
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