ESBD_463699_1761071374097_DRAFT_Belly Dump Trailer.pdf

CPA – Statewide Procurement

Specification No. 073-60-051 Revised Sept 2020

TRAILER. BOTTOM DUMP. 5th WHEEL TYPE. MIN 20 CUBIC YARD CAPACITY

PARTI

GENERAL CLAUSES AND CONDITIONS

1. Respondent shall provide the information requested in the right-hand column of Parts II and Ill of this specification document. Failure by the respondent to fully complete Parts II and Ill and return the document with the bid package or. within three working days of request. will result in the response being considered non-responsive.

2. The equipment furnished under this specification shall be the latest improved model in current production, as offered to commercial trade, and shall be of quality workmanship and material.

The respondent represents that all equipment offered under this specification shall be new.

USED, SHOPWORN, DEMONSTRATOR, PROTOTYPE, REMANUFACTURED, RECONDITIONED, OR

DISCONTINUED MODELS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

3. Respondent should submit with the solicitation the latest printed literature and detailed specifications on equipment the respondent proposes to furnish. This literature is for informational purposes only.

4. The unit shall be completely assembled and adjusted, and all equipment including standard and supplemental equipment shall be installed and the unit made ready for continuous operation upon delivery.

5. All parts not specifically mentioned which are necessary for the unit to be complete and ready for operation or which are normally furnished as standard equipment shall be furnished by the vendor. All parts shall conform in strength, quality, and workmanship to the accepted standards of the industry.

6. The unit provided shall meet or exceed all federal and State of Texas safety, health, lighting, and noise regulations and standards in effect and applicable to equipment furnished at the time of manufacture.

7. It is the intent of Customer to purchase goods, equipment, and services having the least adverse environmental impact, within the constraints of statutory purchasing requirements, Customer need, availability, and sound economic considerations. Suggested changes and environmental enhancements for possible inclusion in future revisions of this specification are encouraged.

1 * This Specification Supersedes Specification No. TxDOT 073-60-05, revised April 2018.

Specification No. 073-60-05

8. Any example listed is to show the type and class desired. Some examples may be offered in multiple configurations. Respondents are cautioned to read the specification carefully as there may be special requirements not commonly offered by the manufacturer. DO NOT ASSUME EXAMPLE LISTED MEETS ALL OF THE DETAILED SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. Respondents are cautioned that any unit which does not meet specifications in every aspect will not be accepted.

PARTII

SPECIFICATIONS

1. SCOPE: This specification describes a 20 cubic yard capacity, tandem axle, dual wheel, single gate, bottom dump semi-trailer, for use in hauling and dispensing various roadway maintenance materials.

Trailer(s) furnished to this specification shall be legally and structurally capable of transporting 20

cu. yds of material, with a 56,000 lbs. net carrying capacity (payload), on highway at speeds up to 60 mph and off highway under conditions imposing more severe frame stresses without experiencing failure or permanent sets in the trailer frame or any component of the unit(s) Unit(s) furnished to this specification shall meet or exceed all requirements.

EXAMPLES: Landoll 302D

CPS SBD-240

Load King 2060-40-2

Trail King BD22 or Customer approved equal

2. CAPACITY

2.1. Trailer shall have a minimum net carrying capacity (payload) of 56,000 lbs. when towed at 60 mph.

2.2. Body capacity shall be minimum 20 cu. yds excluding sideboards and hopper extensions which are not a part of the primary structure.

2.3. Trailer and payload weight distribution shall transfer 40 to 48 percent of weight to the towing vehicle.

3. FRAME

3.1. Shall be all electrically welded wherever steel meets steel. Welds shall be of quality workmanship, with all excess slag removed.

3.2. Frame shall be constructed of high strength steel with gussets as required for structural integrity and to ensure proper load distribution.

Cross members shall be spaced as required to support the maximum payload.

3.3. Bracing shall be furnished at side, front, and rear.

3.4. Overall width shall be from 96 inches to 102 inches.

4. BODY

4.1. Body shall be all steel construction and be welded to the main frame.

4.2. Top opening shall be minimum 16 feet long.

4.3. Bottom hopper opening shall be minimum 54 inches wide by 99 inches long.

4.4. Shall be equipped with sideboard brackets to accept minimum 2-inch x 6–10-inch boards. Brackets shall be located at all upper hopper corners and at the center of the trailer, on each side. Side boards consisting of a minimum 2-inch x 6–10-inch pressure treated hardwood shall be included and installed in the brackets.

4.5. Steel front fenders shall be provided.

5. GATE

5.1. Gate shall be air operated double action clam type windrow.

5.2. Two air cylinders for gate operation shall be mounted in a location and manner which will prevent damage during severe service applications Cylinder rods shall be chrome plated, solid steel with stop tube to prevent bending

5.3. Positive locking gate alignment brackets shall be provided, to keep gate halves aligned laterally, fore and aft.

5.4. An infinite hopper gate adjustment control valve shall be furnished.

EXAMPLE: Versa Valve or Customer approved equal.

6. GATE CONTROLS

6.1. Dual controls shall be furnished, to permit operation from the cab and from the ground, using a corded remote pendant. Cab control shall include an open/close switch.

6.2. Controls shall be air operated, equipped with a minimum 60-gallon air reservoir.

6.3. System shall be equipped with a five-micron air line filter and automatic cylinder lubricator.

6.4. Valves, filter and lubricator shall be mounted on the driver's side, in a vandalism protection box.

7. UNDERCARRIAGE

7.1. Axles, dual wheel tandem, minimum 22,500 lbs. individual capacity.

7.2. Gross tandem axle weight rating (GAWR) shall be a minimum 45,000 pounds at 60 mph.

7.3. Front trailer axle and components shall be protected by a steel windrow deflector plate.

7.4. Suspension shall be two spring, single point center trunnion leaf-spring type.

7.4.1. Trunnion shall be equipped with heavy-duty bushings which do not require lubrication. Bushings shall be free oscillating type.

7.4.2. Shall be configured to allow each dual wheel to maintain contact with the ground while being towed over uneven terrain.

7.5. Wheel bearings shall be oil lubricated anti-friction roller type.

7.6. Wheel hubs shall be oil lubricated type with a level sight gauge, oil seals, and an air seep plug.

EXAMPLE: Pro-Par hubs with Stemco seals or

Customer approved equal.

8. HITCH: Trailer shall be equipped with a fifth wheel king pin with oscillating plate, which shall provide proper clearances for a towing vehicle with the dimensions described on the solicitation.

9. LANDING GEARS: Shall consist of two, two-speed crank operated telescoping landing gears or drop pin type equipped with sand shoes. Landing gears shall be mounted forward of the windrow gate.

10. UNDER RIDE PROTECTION: The assembled unit(s) shall meet the Texas Motor

Carrier Safety Regulations No. 393.86 under ride protection requirements as adopted into the latest revision of the Texas Traffic Laws. A heavy duty, bolt-on rear push bar assembly shall also be provided.

11. TIRES AND WHEELS

11.1. Tires shall be tubeless, steel-belted radials with all position, on-highway tread. Tire rating shall be sufficient to support the total loaded weight of the unit(s). Tire size shall be manufacturers recommended size for application.

11.2. Wheels shall be 10-hole, hub-piloted, single-piece steel disc type, minimum 22.5 inches in diameter, with a maximum load rating at least equal to the tire rating.

11.3. The total combined load rating of the tires and wheels shall exceed the weight of the trailer, plus payload, less weight transferred to the towing vehicle. Load ratings shall be determined by reference to the current yearbook of the Tire and Rim Association, or the tire manufacturer's published load rating. Tire ratings shall be calculated at 65 mph.

11.4. One spare wheel and tire, identical to those furnished on the trailer, shall be provided and attached to the trailer, in a basket type spare tire carrier.

12. BRAKES: Shall be four-channel electronic anti-lock brake system (ABS), meeting the following requirements:

12.1. Air brakes acting on all wheels, capacity shall be equal to or greater than the GVWR of the trailer.

12.2. Automatic slack adjusters shall be provided on all brakes.

12.3. All hoses, lines, connectors, etc., necessary for connecting the air brake system to the towing vehicle shall be provided and installed at the front of the trailer.

12.4. Electrical hook-up(s) for 7 wire electrical cables. The connector wiring shall be in accordance with the American Truck Association's Maintenance Council recommended practice (RP) 107 as detailed in the latest revision of Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards (VMRS) 34-

003. Each wire shall be labeled as to its function. Lines and cables shall be securely fastened to the frame at intervals sufficient to prevent sagging and to provide clearance of mechanical parts.

12.5. Spring-type parking brakes.

12.6. An automatic air tank drain valve shall be provided for each air reservoir.

12.7. ABS indicator lamp shall illuminate if there is a malfunction with the ABS brake system.

13. LIGHTING: Clearance lamps, side marker lamps, and reflectors may be mounted in combination. Individual or separate reflectors shall be armored or housed type. Stick-on type or reflectors with snap-in lenses are not acceptable.

Lamps shall be wired to be illuminated when the head lights or auxiliary driving lamps of the towing vehicle are lit. All lights shall be LED type.

13.1. The front of the trailer shall be equipped with two amber clearance lamps and the rear of the trailer shall be equipped with two red clearance lamps. The clearance lamps shall be mounted on the permanent structure of the trailer, to indicate the extreme height and width of the trailer.

13.2. The rear of the trailer shall be equipped with a red tail lamp, a red stop lamp, a turn indicator and a red reflector on each side. The lamps shall be located at a height of not less than 15 inches, no more than 72 inches above the ground, and as widely spaced laterally as practicable. The lamps shall be protected from damage in all normal operations.

13.3. Each side of the trailer shall be equipped with an amber side marker lamp mounted at the front and a red marker lamp mounted at the rear.

An intermediate amber side marker lamp with turn signal shall be mounted at the approximate mid-point between the front and rear side marker lamps.

13.4. Each side of the trailer shall be equipped with an amber reflector at the front and a red reflector at the rear. An intermediate amber reflector shall be mounted at the approximate mid-point between the front and rear reflectors. The reflectors shall be mounted at the lower portion of each side but not less than 24 inches nor more than 60 inches above the ground.

13.5. A license-plate holder with a white lamp or lamps for illuminating the license-plate shall be provided at the center or left side of the rear of the trailer.

13.6. Sealed, splice-free (modular) wiring harness(s) shall be provided. Each wire shall be labeled to indicate its function.

13.7. The wiring harness(es) shall be protected from external damage and short circuits. Wiring shall be securely fastened at sufficient intervals to prevent sagging and ensure clearance of mechanical parts. Routing of the wiring shall not interfere with the normal operation and use or present a safety hazard. Rubber grommets shall be used wherever wires or harness pass through metal.

14. CONSPICUITY MARKING REQUIREMENTS: The trailer(s) furnished under this specification shall be delivered in compliance with 49 CFR part 571.108 for conspicuity systems and meet the following minimum requirements:

14.1. Markings shall be as close to four feet above the surface as possible (no less than 15 inches) and no greater than 60 inches, both along the sides and rear.

14.2. Reflective sheeting shall conform to DOT-C2 standards in three-inch widths where possible; otherwise, two-inch widths shall be used. If necessary to clear rivet heads or other similar obstructions, grade DOT C2 retro-reflective sheeting may be separated into two each one-inch-wide strips of the same length and color, separated by a space of not more than one inch, and used in place of the retro-reflective sheeting that would otherwise be applied.

EXAMPLE: 3M Diamond Grade Reflexite Durabrite or Customer approved equal

14.3. Sides of the trailer(s) shall be marked with 18-inch-long sections, consisting of 11 inch red and 7inch white sheeting, spaced evenly to cover at least 50 percent of the entire length, beginning and terminating as close to the front and rear as possible. For example, a 24-foot-long trailer shall have a minimum 12 feet of sheeting, evenly spaced along each side.

14.4. The rear of the trailer(s) shall be marked with alternating red and white sheeting across the entire width, as close to the extreme edges as possible.

14.5. The horizontal member of the rear under-ride protection shall be marked in red and white sheeting across the entire width.

14.6. The edge of the red or white sheeting shall not be located closer than three inches from the edge of any luminous lens area of any amber lamp.

15. SAFElY EQUIPMENT

15.1. Each trailer electrical circuit shall be equipped with an automatic reset circuit breaker for protection against overloads.

15.2. Rear weld-on fenders with mud flaps, anti-sail type, black shall be furnished and mounted behind rear tandem wheels. No advertising is permitted on mud flaps.

16. CERTIFICATION LABEL: A certification label shall be affixed to the front left portion of the trailer as required by the Code of Federal Regulations CFR49 part number 567 and shall include the maximum allowable Gross Axle Weight Ratings and the maximum allowable Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

The trailer serial number shall be permanently affixed on the left front portion and be clearly visible on the frame of the trailer (welded or stamped into the frame).

17. SAFElY INSPECTION: The unit(s) shall be in compliance with Texas Motor

Vehicle Laws upon delivery and be ready for inspection and certification by a licensed inspection station.

18. SAFElY PLAQUES OR DECALS: Safety plaques or decals shall be furnished and shall be affixed at any hazardous area. The safety plaques or decals shall describe the nature of the hazard, level of hazard seriousness, how to avoid the hazard, and the consequence of human interaction with the hazard.

Permanent plaques are preferred to decals. Type, size, and location of product safety plaques or decals shall be in accordance with the latest revision of ANSI Z535.4.

19. PAINTING: The unit(s) shall be painted an approved manufacturer's standard lead-free white color, except for glass, rubber and accessories or fixtures constructed of rust-resistant or plated material not normally painted.

20. SURFACE PREPARATION: All surfaces of each trailer, including cross members and long sills, shall be thoroughly cleaned to remove all dirt, oil, grease, rust, slag, scale, and other foreign matter prior to priming. The cleaned and prepared surfaces shall be given a shop coat of primer and then thoroughly dried. The primer used shall be compatible with the finish coat to ensure proper adhesion of the finish coat. The finish coat shall be first quality air drying paint. The minimum dry film thickness of the finish coat shall be four mil.

21. MANUAUS): Manual or manuals containing illustrated parts list, operating and service instructions shall be delivered with each unit. The manual(s) shall be as detailed as possible outlining all necessary service and operating instructions for each unit delivered. Parts list(s) shall cover all components of the unit.

Necessary warnings and safety precautions shall be included. Manuals offered in CD format will be acceptable.

21.1. The following additional information shall be provided by the vendor at time of delivery if it is not included in the manuals required above.

21.1.1. Manufacturers recommended service and preventive

maintenance intervals.

21.1.2. Recommended fluids, lubricants and their SAE equivalents

22. DATA SHEET: The attached data sheet(s) should be completed and submitted in duplicate for informational purposes only.

23. TITLE APPLICATION FORM: Vendor shall furnish a completed State of Texas

Form 130-U, Application for Texas Title and/or Registration, to the receiving district with each unit at time of delivery. The Form 130-U must be the most current version available. Customer WILL NOT ACCEPT THE UNIT AND

PROCESS PAYMENT WITHOUT THE COMPLETED FORM 130-U.

24. MANUFACTURER'S STATEMENT OF ORIGIN (MSO) Vendor shall furnish MSO to the receiving district with each unit at time of delivery. CUSTOMER WILL NOT

ACCEPT THE UNIT AND PROCESS PAYMENT WITHOUT THE MSO.

PARTIII

WARRANTY

1. WARRANTY: The unit shall be warranted against all defects in material and workmanship for a period of not less than 12 month and shall cover 100% parts and labor for the unit. If any part of the manufacturer's standard warranty exceeds 12 months, then that part of the manufacturer's standard warranty shall be in effect. The warranty shall be honored by any of the manufacturer's authorized dealers and shall begin on the date the unit is determined to meet specifications and accepted into Customer's fleet.

2. PARTS AND SERVICE: The manufacturer of the equipment furnished shall have an authorized dealer within the state of Texas or factory-trained personnel available for warranty repairs and the performance of service within 72 hours after notification by Customer. The authorized dealer shall have factory-trained personnel available for warranty repairs and the performance of service. The dealer shall also maintain an inventory of high-usage parts and a quick source for low-usage parts. PART IV

3. TRAINING: Basic operator and maintenance training shall be provided at time of delivery for a maximum of 2 hours by factory trained or certified instructor. Less than 2 hours is acceptable if receiving location agrees that sufficient training has been provided.

PART IV

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Optional equipment must be identified on the Invitation for Bid to be required.

1. OPTION NO. 1: EXTRA SET OF MANUALS: In addition to the manuals required in Part 11, Para. 22, one extra set of operator's, service and parts manuals shall be provided at time of delivery.

Manuals offered in CD format in lieu of paperback will be acceptable.

2. OPTION NO. 2: FRONT FENDERS: Full front fenders made of aluminum or steel shall be provided.

3. OPTION NO. 3: TARP SYSTEM: Unit shall be furnished with a flip type of tarp system that consists of a mesh type tarp that is electronically operated from the cab of the tractor.