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CULVERT CLEANER
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80DOT-S2801
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Washoe County, Nevada

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This document contains the specifications for a Combination Vacuum Sewer & Catch Basin Cleaner requested by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT). The vehicle must be new and meet all federal and state requirements, and be suitable for side dump truck duty. Key specifications include a debris body with a 12 cubic yard capacity, a water tank with a 1300 gallon capacity, a high pressure hydraulic water pump, and a vacuum system capable of producing 4500 CFM at 0" Hg. The vacuum hose boom must be front-mounted for ease of operation. The solicitation requires the successful bidder to provide training and a full factory warranty on the equipment.

The solicitation is part of a State of Nevada and Washoe County contract opportunity for a Culvert Cleaner. The contract is for a new truck-mounted culvert cleaning unit. Pricing, delivery, maintenance, and warranty terms are to be included in proposals. No used, refurbished, demo, prototype or gray market equipment will be accepted.

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COMBINATION VACUUM SEWER & CATCH BASIN

CLEANER SPECIFICATIONS

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).

This vehicle shall be used by the Nevada Department of Transportation for vocational side dump truck duty. Road speed to be 65 MPH at gross vehicle weight at manufacturers rated engine R.P.M. Manufacturer shall collaborate with NDOT personnel to establish the best gear ratio for this application.

Specify Mfr. Make & Model No. ___________________________________________

Specify Road Speed __________MPH @ ______________RPM

Vehicle offered shall bear a certification plate stamped 60,000 GVW or higher and shall conform to this rating in all component parts.

State G.V.W. Rating_________________________

FRAME RAILS:COMPLIES__YES NO___
TypeSingle
TreatmentMinimum heat treated,110,000 PSISpecify Heat treat ______________
RBM:Minimum 3,000,000Specify RBM ______________
Height:Minimum of 12”Specify Height ______________
Thickness:Minimum 1/2”Specify Thickness ______________
Cross Members:Heavy duty, steel
Paint:Gloss Black
Integral front Frame extensions:8” minimumSpecify Length ______________

WHEELBASE:

B B C:111” minimumSpecify BBC ___________
B C A:193” minimumSpecify BCA ___________
Wheelbase:276” minimumSpecify Wheelbase ______
Cab to End of Frame280” minimumSpecify Cab to End of Frame _________

Final measurements to be determined at scheduled prebuild meeting prior to ordering vehicle.

CAB:

Interior:

Inside Dimensions: 69” minimum (Inside door panel to inside door panel) Specify Inside Dimensions ___________ Back of Cab to Windshield 51” Minimum Specify Cab to Windshield Measurements: _________

SEATS: COMPLIES ____YES NO____

Driver Seat:

Cloth Hi-back Air Suspension Air Lumbar Cushion Tilt Dual Arm Rests

Passenger Seat: COMPLIES ____YES NO____ Manufacturers Standard Cloth Hi-back

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 Indicator Speedometer Tachometer Oil Pressure Coolant Temperature Fuel and DEF Odometer Voltmeter Hour Meter Transmission Temperature Engine Oil Temperature

RADIO: COMPLIES ____YES NO____

Manufacturers Standard AM/FM with Blue Tooth, USB and auxiliary inputs

AUXILIARY PLUGS: COMPLIES ____YES NO____

One (1) 12-Volt One (1) USB

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.

HOOD: COMPLIES ____YES NO____

Forward Tilt type (70° minimum) Fiberglass with fenders and splash guards Fenders shall tilt with hood

MIRRORS: (Heated) COMPLIES ____YES NO____ Side:4-Way Power Adjustable, Dual, Convex Right and left side fender/hood mounted spot mirrors, heated.

CAB RIDE: Air Ride Suspension COMPLIES ____YES NO____

BACK UP ALARM: 87 decibels minimum COMPLIES ____YES NO____

MUD FLAPS: COMPLIES ____YES NO____

Front: Standard OEM

FRONT BUMPER: COMPLIES ____YES NO____

Omit (Vactor supplied)

TIRES: COMPLIES ____YES NO____

Front:

Size:425/65R22.5 Major BrandSpecify Mfr. _______________________
Load Range:LSpecify Load Range _________________
Speed Rating:65 MPH

Rear: Traction Type

Size:11R22.5 Major BrandSpecify Mfr. _______________________
Load Range:HSpecify Load Range _________________

Speed Rating: 65 MPH Note: Front tires shall be balanced with external lead weights.

WHEELS: COMPLIES ____YES NO____

Front:

Quantity:2
Type:Heavy Duty, Steel Disc, Hub Piloted, Powder Coated White
Size:22.5” X 12.25”

Rear:

Quantity:8
Type:Heavy Duty, Steel Disc, Hub Piloted, Powder Coated White
Size:22.5” X 8.25”
ENGINE:COMPLIES ____YES NO____
Displacement:13 Liter (as advertised by the engine manufacturer)Specify Displacement _____
Horsepower:500 MinimumSpecify HP _____________
Torque:1850 MinimumSpecify Torque__________
Engine Brake:Compression Type, only type accepted.
Block Heater110-Volt
Fuel Filter:Primary with water separator and heater
Oil Pan:No plastic or composite
Air CleanerWinter / Summer valve

Note: All engine maintenance / repairs shall be accessible from under the 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 in dash.

FUEL TANK:COMPLIES ____YES NO____
Type:Aluminum
Quantity:One
Capacity:100 Gallon minimum
Location:Mounted as far forward as possible on the left-hand frame rail

DEF TANK: Capacity to equal a 2 to 1 ratio with fuel. COMPLIES ____YES NO____ Location to be determined at scheduled prebuild meeting prior to ordering.

ELECTRICAL:

Batteries: (3 each minimum) “Maintenance Free” with a combined minimum of 2,775 CCA. Location of battery box to be determined at the scheduled pre-build meeting.

Total Battery CCA: ____________ Factory installed Battery Disconnect Switch inside of cab.

External Jumping Posts.

Alternator:160 Amp minimum
Starter:Heavy Duty
Switches:(4 each) 20-Amp, dash mounted with application label clearly marked.

Note: Switch Labeling 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 connectors. All ring and or spade style type terminals outside of cab must be shrink sealed type.

EXHAUST: COMPLIES ____YES NO____

Single Vertical (Overall height from ground to top of stack, minimum 10’) Exhaust stack tip curved Stainless Muffler Guard

TRANSMISSION: COMPLIES ____YES NO____

Allison 4500RDS Series with transmission cooler. Note: Transmission Shift Selector must be located on the dash.

Specify Mfr. & No. ___________________________________

FRONT AXLE: (Set Forward)COMPLIES ____YES NO____
Capacity:20,000 LB. Minimum
Wheel Bearings:Lubricated with Visual Hub Caps
Suspension:Leaf Spring with Shock absorber.

Load boosters: Timbren HSR001 or HST001 with 1” preload No aluminum spring hangers

REAR AXLE:COMPLIES ____YES NO____
Capacity:46,000 Lb. Minimum
Suspension:Airliner 46,000 suspension with shock absorbers or approved equivalent.

No aluminum spring hangers

Differential:Single speed
Inter-Axle:Tandem Locking (air shifted)
Hubs:Cast Iron

Ratio: To be determined at scheduled prebuild meeting.

STEERING BOX: COMPLIES ____YES NO____

Manufactures standard dual steering box.

STEERING WHEEL: Tilt and telescoping COMPLIES ____YES NO____

BRAKES: COMPLIES ____YES NO____

(Must comply with all Federal stopping requirements) Front:

Drum TypeS-Cam 16-1/2” X 6”
ChamberType 20 Sealed

Dust Shields Rear:

Drum TypeS-Cam 16-1/2” X 7”
ChamberType 30 Sealed

Dust Shields

AIR COMPRESSOR: 18 CFM minimum COMPLIES ____YES NO____

AIR DRYER: Bendix Model AD-9SI or approved equal.

Specify Model ___________________________

LIGHTING: (All standard Federally mandated lighting) COMPLIES ____YES NO____ Headlights: Halogen or heated LED with daytime running lights (DRL) Cab Strobes: Two (2), factory installed 1 L/S top of cab 1 R/S top of cab (LED) Rear Strobes: Two (2) Whelen 5GA00FAR (only manufacturer acceptable) amber strobes mounted in heavy duty taillight boxes on rear fenders.

Blue Lights: Two (2), Ecco 3965XB oval (or round equal) steady burn blue rear facing lights mounted in L&R lower rear corners and mounted a minimum of 12” from yellow strobes.

Note: All rear flush mount LED lights shall be fully enclosed with a Truck Lite style sealed system mounted in heavy duty taillight boxes on rear fenders.

** All lights shall be LED where applicable

WHEEL CHOCKS:

Worden PN# OUC (8”H X 8.5” W X 12” L) or approved equivalent mounted on front of left rear fender.

Chock Manufacture and PN __________________ Note: No metal wheel chocks

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.

Specify Fire Extinguisher Manufacturer _____________________

COMBINATION VACUUM SEWER & CATCH BASIN

CLEANER SPECIFICATIONS

VACUUM SEWER CLEANER: Shall be current production model or current model year.

State Mfr. & No.________________________________

DEBRIS BODY: COMPLIES ____YES NO____

Cylindrical having a minimum usable liquid capacity of 12 cubic yards.

Specify capacity _______

Constructed with a minimum 1/4" corrosion and abrasion resistant Ex-Ten steel.

Minimum yield point of 50,000 PSI and a minimum tensile strength of 70,000 PSI.

Specify yield point _________ Specify tensile strength ______

Rear door hinged at the top and is equipped with a replaceable neoprene type seal. Adjustable for periodic compensation of door seal wear.

Dual outward mounted rear door props shall be included as standard to prevent operator from entering door swing path when engaging rear door prop.

For optimal particulate separation, vacuum shall be drawn from separate ports in the top of the debris body.

Body shall be dumped by raising the body to a 50 degree angle utilizing a forward mounted, double acting hydraulic dump cylinder.

Dump controls, accessory controls, e-stop control shall be provided at a central curb side location directly behind the cab of the truck.

For stability and safety, dumping must be accomplished while the pivot point of the body remains fixed to the subframe

Industrial style rear debris body door shall be flat and shall open and close hydraulically by cylinders mounted at the top of the body. Door shall open 50 degrees from the fully closed position. Door shall be unlocked, opened, closed, and locked by a failsafe hydraulically activated sequential positive locking system, cam operated by a single hydraulic cylinder, with all controls located behind truck cab, forward of the debris body, so operator is not subject to sewage when dumping.

Equipped with a rear door drain to drain off excess liquids while retaining solids. No valve included

Rear door drain at bottom dead center to drain off excess liquids with an internal screen to prevent large solids from passing. A manually operated 6" knife valve with cam-lock coupler and 25' of lay flat hose having camlock quick connects shall be included at this location.

Full Swinging Decant Screen: Available Only On Valve Installed At Lowest Point In Door shall be provided.

(4) Dual vertical (cyclone) centrifugal separators shall be installed in-line between the debris body and the air mover, (2) per side for each debris body discharge port. Each dual separator shall include large fallout chamber cleanout door

A splash shield shall be mounted around the lower 60% of door opening to direct liquid and debris away from the chassis. Shield shall be minimum 10" deep bolted assembly with no openings.

A 6" valve, electrically activated, air operated valve debris body vacuum relief system located in the inlet of the vacuum system to allow the venting of the tank and relieve vacuum at the debris intake hose. (3) Kunkel relief valves shall be included.

A debris inlet deflector distributing load evenly in debris body.

Float balls are equipped with a S.S. float ball screen protecting the float balls from debris.

A blocking valve shall be provided at the inlet of the debris body to prevent liquids from splashing up into the boom during transport.

STORAGE RACKS: COMPLIES ____YES NO____

For safety, a minimum of (5) vacuum tubes shall be stored on curbside storage racks to minimize operator exposure to traffic side of unit. Shall include quick release retainer handles (no bungees or clamps).

A curb-side, folding 3-pipe rack shall be provided, constructed of steel tubing, spring assisted. Shall include quick release retainer handles (no bungees or clamps).

A street-side, folding 3-pipe rack shall be provided, constructed of steel tubing, spring assisted. Shall include quick release retainer handles (no bungees or clamps).

A fixed rear door mounted 2-pipe rack shall be provided. Shall include quick release retainer handles (no bungees or clamps).

(2) Pipe Storage Racks on rear door with quick releases and (2) Pipe Storage Racks Curbside waist level.

WATER TANK: COMPLIES ____YES NO____

Manufactured from a non-corrosive material to prevent rust yet still provide for maximum strength.

No internal coating and shall be repairable if patching is required.

Easily removed from the subframe to provide complete access to the truck chassis for maintenance purposes.

Separate from the debris tanks and provide no structural support.

Adequately vented and connected to provide complete filling.

No common walls with the debris tanks to prevent corrosion.

Equipped with an anti-siphon device and 25' of hydrant fill hose and fittings.

10-year warranty against corrosion or cracking.

Baffled to form a maximum compartment storage of 150 gallons for each compartment. For the stability of the vehicle when turning and stopping and for safety of personnel that systems baffled at 150 maximum gallon compartments are preferred. Exceptions of requirement shall be explained in detail accompanied with detailed engineering drawings.

Located at the lowest possible center of gravity while providing 100% gravity flooded intakes to water pump.

Fresh water shall enter the tanks through an in line 6" air gap, all aluminum covered anti-siphon device.

Water level sight tubes of non-yellowing plastic installed on both tanks.

The sides of these water tanks shall not extend more than 48" out from the centerline of the truck chassis.

A fresh water drain system shall be provided to completely drain the freshwater system from one location utilizing the 3" Y-strainer on the pump.

A minimum 6" connection between tanks shall be provided.

Specify connection size ________

For stability safety, the water tanks shall not elevate with debris body during dump cycle.

A 3 in-line "Y" trap strainer located at inlet of water tank fill airgap.

A 3 in-line "Y" trap stainless steel strainer located between the water cells and water pump.

A 3 in-line "Y" trap stainless steel strainer located between the water cells and water pump.

Water tank must be a certified metered capacity of 1300 gallons. Certification shall be necessary upon delivery.

Liquid Float Level Indicator.

WATER PUMP SYSTEM: COMPLIES ____YES NO____

For most efficient use of horsepower and reduced fuel consumption, high pressure rodder pump shall be hydraulically driven via (2) variable displacement pumps.

Hydraulic powered rodder pump via twin variable displacement hydraulic pumps utilizing (2) 10-bolt PTO's.

High pressure water pump shall be rated capable of continuous delivery of 100 GPM at 2500 PSI (submit manufacturer support documentation).

Digital Flow meter shall be displayed in front LCD display. Flow meter shall be capable of displaying system flow and all pump operating modes. In addition, a lower water alarm shall be provided.

High-pressure water (rodder) pump system shall be completely controlled through the range with use of the MultiFlow Control and throttle located on the control panel.

This hydraulic drive system shall allow variation of water pump speed independent of required vacuum drive speed within maximum drive engine speed of 1760 RPM.

Water pump speed to remain fully adjustable via an independent operator input regardless of the selected vacuum drive speed.

Variable flow systems routing water back-to-tank are not considered equal due to additional wear, horsepower and fuel consumption. Any deviation from this drive requirement should have full explanation of horsepower consumption.

Water (rodder) pump shall include smooth and pulsation operation mode feature without altering pump flow.

When required to assist nozzle breaking through obstructions, water pump "pulsation mode" shall provide a forward-acting nozzle surge. Pulsation surge wave shall allow nozzle to punch forward 2" to 18" depending on flow dynamics and length of hose in sewer pipe.

Water pump location shall provide a flooded gravity suction inlet to eliminate potential cavitations damage.

An oil to water heat exchanger in the water system to cool all hydraulic fluids on the unit. State horsepower requirement to operate hydraulics at full speed.

The water pump shall provide precise 0-80 GPM controlled flow at variable pressure up to 2500 PSI.

A hydro-pneumatic nitrogen charged accumulator system with all control valves, piping and hoses for either continuous flow or jackhammer rodding at front hose reel. Accumulator shall be a 2.5 gallon capacity and 1400 to 2500 PSI pressure rating.

Two (2) 1/2" high pressure ball valves shall be provided for draining the water pump and flushing sediment from the bottom of the pump.

A nozzle rack accommodating (3) nozzles shall be provided in curbside toolbox. The nozzles shall be labeled on storage rack for pipe size/flow and application.

System shall be relieved to protect operator.

Handgun that allows for changing of flow pattern from a fine mist to a steady stream.

Handgun equipped with quick connect couplers.

An additional 1" water relief valve.

A mid-ship quick disconnect handgun couplers.

Front and rear quick disconnect handgun couplers.

A high-pressure hose reel capable of operating at system pressure.

VACUUM/VACUM DRIVE SYSTEM: COMPLIES ____YES NO____

Blower shall be driven by the chassis engine and shall produce inlet volume of 4500 cfm @ 0" hg @ 2250 rpm, and 3490 cfm @ 18" hg @ 2250 rpm vacuum (Roots 824RCS 18 or equal). Drive engine not to exceed 1760 RPM.

For added protection, the vacuum system shall have three (3) relief valves set at 18" hg, heavy duty horizontal mounted noise muffler, removable and cleanable stainless steel filter screen, and shall be enclosed with a steel cage guard for safety.

Transfer case shall be activated by air via a one touch control located in cab with animated confirmation on screen.

Ball valve drains shall be provided for both the final filter and silencer to be able to drain any carryover that comes from the debris body.

VACUUM HOSE BOOM: COMPLIES ____YES NO____

Vacuum hose designed for front operation with hose mounted and store at front mounted workstation. Front mounted location is required for ease of positioning vacuum hose as well as minimizing need for operator to swing hose into traffic.

All connections between debris body and vacuum system will be of the self-adjusting pressure fitting type.

Vacuum hose will remain stationary and not rise with debris body.

Upper debris tube consists of an anchored steel tube and elbow.

A sub-frame mounted cab guard mounted behind cab with boom rest cradle.

All vacuum pipes shall be connected to vacuum pick up tube and extension pipes by adjustable over-center quick clamps to join the aluminum flanges on pipes.

One (1) quick clamp for each pipe supplied.

Boom pedestal directly mounted to module subframe.

Boom support used for travel mode shall not interfere with access or require removal to tilt hood forward.

A control station equipped with control switches for all directions as well as a safety emergency shut-down button, which shall automatically eliminate power to boom.

A control station equipped with a control joystick for all directions as well as a safety emergency shut-down button, which will automatically eliminate power to boom.

The vacuum boom shall have a heavy-duty flexible hose assembly joining the transition pipe to the debris body, and a 70-degree elbow and 5-1/2 heavy duty hose at the suction end of the boom.

Boom rotate180 degrees and operated by an electric over hydraulic system. Lift and swing movements actuated by hydraulic cylinders.

The horizontal inner steel vacuum tube and inner box beam boom section telescope (tube within tube, box beam within box beam) and retract a minimum of 10' without affecting the vertical position of the pick-up tubes, and located at the front workstation in its retracted position, providing 324" maximum reach off the longitudinal axis of unit.

Boom fully controlled by a remote push button pendant control station with 25 ft. cable. Controls to include up / down, left / right, in / out boom functions, vacuum relief, e-stop and main power switch.

A grate lifting hook installed on the boom.

A cordless remote boom control system equipped to activate boom functions, throttle, water pump on/off, hose reel in/out, hose reel speed, vacuum relief on/off and emergency disengagement e-stop.

A rotatable inlet hose for telescopic boom.

A detailed engineering drawing must be supplied showing the relationship of the hose reel in relation with the vacuum boom range of motion. Drawing shall show module mounted on chassis, full arc of vacuum hose both retracted and extended, full rotation of arc for hose reel in the extended position and dimension all arc lengths of vacuum boom retracted and extended. Drawing shall highlight intersection areas whereby combination cleaning is possible (within full arc on telescoping boom system).

VACUUM TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES: COMPLIES ____YES NO____

(1) 8" x 3' aluminum pipe

(2) 8" x 5' aluminum pipe

(1) 8" x 6'6" catch basin tube

(4) 8" quick clamps

HOSE REEL ASSEMBLY: COMPLIES ____YES NO____

Hose reel assembly direct frame mounted.

Hose reel assembly is mounted on an independent frame that can be removed from brackets attached permanently to front of main truck frame members.

Reel manufactured out of 1/4" spun steel for added structural strength and shall require no internal or external reinforcements that could damage rodder hose.

Hose reel driven by adjustable gear reduction chain and sprocket assembly.

Hose reel operates at full rotational speed while chassis engine is at idle.

The front mounted hose reel telescopes 15" forward down centerline of truck.

Controls are accessible on both sides of the hose reel via a mounting station for the belly pack wireless remote control, allowing operator to work at either side of unit for safety purposes.

600' x 1" Piranha Sewer Hose / 2500 Psi provided.

A manual hose level wind guide for rewinding of jet hose onto the reel.

A wind guide that automatically wraps the rodder hose onto the hose reel supplied. This wind guide will include a hydraulic up down feature and a pinch roller.

An air-cylinder actuated pinch-roller shall exert downward pressure across full width of reel to retain hose on reel when encountering nozzle blockages.

An air-cylinder actuated pinch-roller will exert downward pressure across full width of reel to retain hose on reel when encountering nozzle blockages. Pinch roller must be activated via a one touch, backlit button with lighted feedback on the control panel.

A hose footage counter supplied to indicate the amount of hose travel within pipe.

Digital footage counter displaying footage values will be provided. System must be capable of resetting value to ensure operator safety. Accuracy To Within One Percent Of Actual Distance, Large Easy To Read Lcd Screen located on the front control panel screen.

10' Leader Hose

CLEANING NOZZLES: COMPLIES ____YES NO____

A nozzle rack accommodating (3) nozzles shall be provided in curbside toolbox. The nozzles shall be labeled on storage rack for pipe size/flow and application, vehicle shall arrive complete with the following nozzles:

One (1) 30° Sand Nozzle with Tungsten Carbide inserts with 6 rear facing inserts @ 30° angle, 2 front facing inserts @ 30° angle, nozzle diameter of 2-3/8” nozzle length of 7-7/8” One (1) 30°Sanitary Nozzle with Tungsten Carbide inserts with 6 rear facing inserts @ 30° angle, nozzle diameter of 2-3/8” nozzle length of 4-1/4”

One (1) 15° Penetrator Nozzle with Tungsten Carbide inserts with 6 rear facing inserts @ 15° angle, 1 front facing insert @ 0°, nozzle diameter of 2-3/8” nozzle length of 4-1/2”

FRONT OPERATING STATION AND CONTROLS: COMPLIES ____YES NO____

The primary operator station shall be located at front of vehicle on right curb side of hose reel, All front operator controls shall be accessible while operating either front or rear side of reel assembly. All operations to either side of vehicle shall position operator in front of vehicle affording protection from oncoming traffic.

All operator controls should be located on a single control panel that can be rotated on a 90-degree arc for an operator customizable location. The control panel shall also feature the ability to raise and lower through a range of not less than 8”to accommodate operators of different height.

Operating station includes vehicle engine throttle, water pump (on/off), water pump mode, water pump flow meter, hose reel control valve (forward / reverse), adjustable hose reel speed control, oil dampened water pressure gauge, boom controls, digital water pump flow meter, and low water warning light.

Station includes a touch enabled display screen with corresponding tactile buttons for reading critical machine data including (hose footage, hose reel speed settings, water pressure, water flow. Air mover information, chassis data, mode indicator, chassis fuel level, and diagnostic controls), Back lit button keypads with, laser etched function icons, and 4 light feedback indicators. These buttons operate the following functions: All setup functions (remote/panel selector, work lights, hose reel extend/retract, hose reel lock, and pinch roller activation) and Vacuum functions. Additionally, there will be separate sealed rocker switches for Water Pump on/off and throttle up/down. There is a multi flow control dial for controlling the full range of the water pump.

There shall be a hose reel joystick to control the pay in and pay out of the hose reel, this joystick shall offer speed control that increases the further the joystick s moved in either direction. There shall be an additional hose reel speed dial for setting specific speed ranges of the reel. There shall be a boom joystick that controls all function of the boom including up/down, left/right, and extend/retract. There shall be a E-Stop button to bring all machine functions to a stop.

Tachometer and hour meter for chassis engine provided at control station.

All hydraulic functions to be color coded, and sealed, and all electric, hydraulic and air switches shall be NEMA type 4.

Front control screen displays a water level indicator to show level of water through the range of the tank.

Front control screen will display the debris body level.

IN CAB CONTROLS: COMPLIES ____YES NO____

All In cab controls are to be located on a single in cab control screen. A 7” full color display screen. It shall utilize 12 back lit tactile (glove ready) buttons on the sides of the screen as well as feature touch screen operation.

All Back up camera Features will be displayed on the In Cab Control Screen.

All work lights to be activated or deactivated in cab with on screen controls.

Jet or Combo mode is activated via one touch button on the control panel. Control screen must display an on-screen representation of the chassis drive system and must animate to show as drive systems activate or deactivate.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: COMPLIES ____YES NO____

The entire electrical system vapor sealed to eliminate moisture damage, NEMA type 4.

All electrical connections void of exposed wires or terminals nor should they be painted. Paint process shall be completed prior to installation of wiring.

All wiring color-coded and encased in conduit to scaled terminal boxes with circuit breakers.

All other lights required by State and Federal Laws.

Handheld, Pistol Grip LED Spot light with rechargeable Lithium Ion battery.

Operator station work lights

(2) L.E.D. Boom worklights

L.E.D. Lights, Clearance, Back-Up, Stop, Tail & Turn

A beacon light at the rear of the unit with limb guard

A beacon light at the front of the module with limb guard shall be provided with the light for additional protection.

Hose reel manhole work lights

8 LED light arrow stick mounted on rear door.

FS DOT 3 - 6 Light System -Federal Signal 2 Mirror Mount Strobes, 2 Mid-Ship, 2 Rear Mounted Oval Led Quad Flash Strobes

WASHDOWN EQUIPMENT COMPLIES ____YES NO____

Hand sprayer with adjustable spray-pattern to be provided with trigger-style gun.

SAFETY CAMERA EQUIPMENT: COMPLIES ____YES NO____

E-stop located at each operator interface location.Standard locations to include: front hose reel, mid-ship curbside dump controls, & wireless controller (if equipped.)

Electrical system controls configured to allow for single point operation only. Upon engagement of controls at specified locations, additional controls will be disabled.

Electrical system must enable self-check to ensure all switches are in home position prior to critical function enablement. System must "lock out" controls when switch is not in home position.

Rear work lights shall be activated upon engagement of reverse gear.

(1) Emergency Flare Kit

One (1) 7" dash monitor

Two (2) color camera

Front hose reel camera with a 130° viewing angle, allowing a front visual of the manhole cover to aid in equipment set-up.

Rear back-up camera with a 130° viewing angle, and automatic activation when the vehicle is switched to reverse.

CHASSIS EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE: COMPLIES ____YES NO____

Two (2) front tow hooks

Two (2) rear tow hooks

A safety cone storage rack with contain safety cones in the inverted position.

Aluminum Toolbox - Behind Cab - with Lighting

(1) 48" x 22" x 24" Aluminum Toolbox Mounted curb side with Lighting.

(4) Long Handle Tool Storage Locations Behind Cab

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: Two (2) Line set tickets 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) Operator Training C/D or Flash drive 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.

Note: All functions of this unit, including all ancillary, allied and optional equipment shall be installed, and in working order prior to delivery to NDOT.

SPECIFICATION CONFIRMATION: Factory confirmation of specifications ordered required ASAP after order is placed.

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 Reno, Winnemucca, Elko, Ely, Tonopah and Las Vegas for an estimated 5 to 50 employees.

WARRANTY, MAINTENANCE AND RECALL REQUIREMENTS: See Additional Requirements.

WELDING:

All welds shall be continuous welds on all seams. Skip welds shall not be acceptable.

All welds shall be free of slag inclusions and under cut. Fillet weld sizes shall be equivalent to the thickness of the least of the jointed plates.

All material installed shall be new and free of rust.

All metal shall be thoroughly cleaned, acid etched, primed, and painted at a minimum of 5 mil thickness.

Shall be free of all cracks, dents and defects due to metal fatigue or physical damage.

All welding shall be done by human and or machine and shall meet or exceed the American Welding Society Standards.

All welds shall be done using the same welding consumables as the material being welded (no mild steel on stainless steel).

NOTE: Any exceptions to specifications must be noted on a separate document and uploaded into NevadaEPro with your proposal.

OPTIONS:

Rust proof frame coating. $________

Air piping and electrical independently clipped to the frame $________

Heavy duty exterior wire harness and connector covering. $ ________

Disc brakes front and rear. $ ________

Wireless belly pack $________

Armor belt series hoses $________

Hydro excavation package with retractable reel (50’x 3/8” hose) $________

5’ Telescope boom extension $________

An air purge system utilizing the chassis air system shall be provided to assist displacing of residual water out of the high-pressure water system. System shall utilize the vehicle chassis air compressor to fill a 30-gallon auxiliary air storage chamber with pressure gauge and pressure protection valves to isolate the holding tank from the chassis compressor. System shall be equipped with ball valve and all necessary high pressure piping hoses, couplings and controls. $________

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