Diesel Trash Pump Specifications~1.docx

This is a specifications document for diesel trash pumps sought by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency - Office of Homeland Security for three units. The pumps must be capable of moving 3,200 gallons per minute with a maximum head of 300 feet and constructed from heavy-duty 65-46-12 ductile iron to handle passage of 3-inch solids without damage. Each pump shall be equipped with a current production, liquid-cooled, turbo-charged 4-cylinder diesel engine rated at a minimum of 149 horsepower, meeting Tier 4 emissions standards, and featuring a dry-style air cleaner, fuel filter water separator, 12-volt electrical system with alternator/regulator, maintenance-free battery, engine oil cooler, and 110-gallon fuel tank capacity.

Each pump unit includes a comprehensive hose and fitting package consisting of two 8-inch by 10-foot suction hoses, four 8-inch by 50-foot suction hoses, a metal strainer, four 8-inch by 50-foot lay-flat discharge hoses, two 8-inch by 150-foot outtake hoses, four elbows, and all necessary fittings and gaskets for connections. The pumps must be mounted on towable trailers equipped with 3-inch pintle hitches, dual axles with four tires, and all required lighting, reflectors, and conspicuity tape compliant with Illinois Vehicle Code standards, including turn signals and taillights. A 7-way SAE/ATA-approved connector with round pins and sockets is required, with the plug installed on the trailer and socket provided for truck installation. Each pump must operate continuously for a minimum of 8 hours without interruption.