ESBD_463699_1761071374587_DRAFT_DGN Trailer.pdf

CPA – Statewide Procurement

Specification No. 073-30-50 Revised February 2024

TRAILER, TRANSPORT, MACHINERY, HYDRAULIC

DETACHABLE GOOSENECK, TRIPLE AXLE, DROP DECK

PART I

GENERAL CLAUSES AND CONDITIONS

1. 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.

2. Respondent should submit with the solicitation or have on file with Customer, Austin, Texas, the latest printed literature and detailed specifications on equipment the respondent proposes to furnish. This literature is for informational purposes only.

3. 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.

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. 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.

6. 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.

Specification No. 073-30-501

PART II

SPECIFICATIONS

1. SCOPE: This specification describes a heavy-duty dual wheel triple axle drop deck machinery trailer with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of a minimum of 110,000 pounds, equipped with a hydraulic, non-ground bearing detachable gooseneck. A trailer furnished to this specification shall legally and structurally transport 80,000 pounds net carrying capacity (payload) in a 10-foot concentration, on highway at speeds up to 65 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. A trailer furnished to this specification shall meet or exceed all requirements.

EXAMPLES: Choice Model NG PRO PV, Eager Beaver Model 55 GSL-PT, Etnyre Model PRTN55ETD3-PS, Trail-EZE TE-110 or approved equal.

NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: Any example shown is listed to show type and class of equipment desired. Respondent is cautioned to read the specification carefully, as there may be special requirements not commonly offered by the equipment manufacturer. DO NOT ASSUME

STANDARD EQUIPMENT MEETS ALL OF THE DETAILED SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

MERELY BECAUSE IT IS LISTED AS AN EXAMPLE. Respondent is cautioned that any unit delivered to the FOB point that does not meet specifications in every aspect will not be accepted.

Respondent must be an official authorized dealer or authorized distributor of the products being solicited.

Respondent will be required to submit documentation and proof that they are an authorized dealer or distributor within 2 days of the request from Customer.

2. CAPACITY:

2.1. Trailer shall have a minimum net carrying (payload) capacity of 80,000 pounds when towed at 65 MPH.

2.2. Trailer and payload weight distribution shall transfer approximately 35 percent of weight to the towing vehicle.

3. BODY DIMENSIONS (NOMINAL):

3.1. Overall length – minimum 50 feet

3.2. King pin to rear of trailer – minimum 47 feet

3.3. Rear of gooseneck to rear of trailer – minimum 37 feet

3.4. Main Deck length – minimum 24 feet

3.5. Deck and gooseneck width - maximum 8 feet, 6 inches

3.6. Maximum unloaded deck height 30 inches

3.7. Ground clearance, loaded – minimum 6 inches

3.8. Fifth Wheel Height, Loaded without shim blocks – 50 inches, adjustable to: 48 inches, 50 inches, 52 inches, and 54 inches

3.9. Gooseneck height shall provide a level deck when attached to a truck tractor with a 50-inch fifth wheel height.

3.10. Configuration shall provide rear upper deck ramp climb angle of 17 degrees or less.

4. FLOORING:

4.1. Main deck flooring shall be full width longitudinal apitong hardwood decking, nominal 1.75 inches thick.

4.2. Rear deck flooring shall have load bearing wheel well covers for each of the tire openings.

Material shall be minimum ¼” inch safety tread plate steel and may be bolted or welded in place as recommended by manufacturer and shall be braced sufficiently to bear the weight of machinery while loading. Rear deck shall have a foldable stop bar measuring a minimum of 12” inches in height and shall run the width of the deck.

4.3. Main deck shall have a knuckle trough to allow for clearance relief for bucket of excavator.

Trough shall be at rear center of trailer situated between frame rails and shall extend only below the surface of the deck and out of the equipment loading area.

4.4. Main deck shall have a chain and binder storage box located at the front of the deck adjacent to the gooseneck structure and be situated between the frame rails and shall extend only below the surface of the deck and out of the equipment loading area. Box shall be constructed of sheet metal with hinged lid and drain holes in bottom. Storage box shall be a minimum 10 cubic foot in storage area.

5. FRAME:

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

5.2. Frame shall be designed to permit front equipment loading and rear dock or berm loading.

5.3. Main and side beams, gooseneck frame, and cross members shall be high strength steel I-beam with gussets as required for distribution of load. Cross members shall be spaced as required to support flooring and cargo.

5.4. Gooseneck dimensions and king pin setting shall provide a minimum 98 inches of swing clearance.

5.5. Side mounted, removable swing-out type out riggers, 12-inch, minimum of nine each on each side of trailer.

5.6. Deck height shall have a minimum 4 position adjustable deck height with 50 inches loaded

5th wheel height.

6. FRONT LOADING RAMPS:

6.1. Unit shall have two front-mounted loading ramps, permanently mounted.

6.2. Ramps shall be minimum 41 inches long, manual fold over type.

6.3. Unit shall have an additional third ramp (shipped loose) for placing in the front center of the trailer when the gooseneck is removed. Ramp shall have the same load angle plane and length as the permanently mounted (outside) load ramps. Ramps shall be (2) two piece and shall be rated to support the weight of the equipment designed to be carried by this type trailer.

6.4. Ramp configuration shall have no raised areas in the ramps or deck to facilitate loading of flat wheel rollers.

7. UNDERCARRIAGE: Shall have:

7.1. Three (3) dual wheel axles, full oscillating, as normally furnished by manufacturer, with air ride suspension.

7.2. Air suspension shall have manual height adjustment and manual dump valve.

7.3. Controls conveniently located on the driver’s side of the trailer, near the axle.

7.4. Gross axle weight rating(s) minimum 22,500 pounds.

7.5. Wheel bearings, oil lubricated, anti-friction roller type.

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

EXAMPLE: Pro-Par hubs with Stemco seals or approved equal.

8. UNDER RIDE PROTECTION: The assembled unit 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.

9. KING PIN AND GOOSENECK:

9.1. Gooseneck shall have a dual King pin set up. King pin(s) shall be SAE 2-inch floating

(drop-in) type. First King pin shall be 16” from end of gooseneck with the second King pin 23” inches behind the front King pin.

9.2. Gooseneck dimensions and King pin setting shall provide a minimum 111” inches of inner swing clearance from the front King pin location.

9.3. Gooseneck shall be arched hydraulic, detachable, non-ground bearing (self-lifting) type, capable of connecting below ground level (uneven surfaces) and lifting the rated load.

9.4. Gooseneck support shall hydraulically support the disconnected gooseneck and raise or lower the gooseneck for reconnecting to the trailer.

9.5. Gooseneck shall have a minimum 5-5/8 inches from the center of the frame connection pins to ground level to allow for the clearance required when reconnecting the gooseneck.

9.6. Gooseneck shall have a guidance system to facilitate connection to the trailer deck. The guide shall lock with a spring, air or hydraulic activated lock pin that is self-locking as the trailer and gooseneck come together. Manual lock pins or hinged arms are not acceptable.

10. HYDRAULIC POWER:

10.1. Trailer shall be equipped with a complete, self-contained hydraulic system, with controls located near the front of the trailer, on the street side. The hydraulic control valve shall include a pressure relief valve system to prevent damage to the cylinder arms. The hydraulic system shall be powered by a minimum 12 horsepower air-cooled, electric start engine with self-contained battery pack.

10.2. The self-contained power unit and battery shall be housed within the gooseneck body frame rails and not mounted on top of the gooseneck.

10.3. The gooseneck shall have a neck roller mounted to the top of the gooseneck that spans the width of the gooseneck to help facilitate the use of a tractor mounted cable winch.

10.4. Trailer hydraulics shall be plumbed and be properly valved for dual system operation from either the wet kit (PTO) from tractor (3000 psi maximum operating pressure) or self-contained power package.

11. TIRES AND WHEELS

11.1. Tires shall be tubeless, low-profile steel-belted radials with highway tread.

11.2. Wheels shall be hub-piloted, single-piece steel disc type 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 manufacturers' published load rating.

11.4. One un-mounted spare wheel and tire shall be provided identical to those furnished on the trailer.

12. BRAKES: Shall be six-channel anti-lock system, meeting the following requirements:

12.1. Air brakes acting on all wheels, sized to be compatible with trailer GVWR.

12.2. Automatic slack adjusters.

12.3. Air connector(s) for trailer at front of trailer in a location which provides easy access and prevents binding when hooked to the towing vehicle. Connectors shall be recessed, armored, or otherwise protected if necessary.

12.4. Spring-type parking brakes on all axles.

12.5. An automatic air tank drain valve for each air reservoir.

13. LIGHTING: The trailer lighting components shall be light emitting diode (LED) technology. Lamp mounting shall be theft resistant (one-way screws, expansion housings, box enclosures, retaining plates, etc.). Lamps shall be wired to be illuminated when the headlights or auxiliary driving lamps of the towing vehicle are lit. All wiring shall be soldered. Scotch locks shall not be used for any auxiliary wiring.

13.1. 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 or reflectors may be incorporated and shall be screw or bolt mounted at the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable. The lamps shall be located at a height of not less than 15 inches nor more than 72 inches above the ground. These lamps shall be mounted at the rear and shall be protected from damage while loading or unloading equipment. (Reference Texas Traffic Code §547.352 and 49CFR 393.11)

13.2. 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, so far as practicable, be mounted on the permanent structure of the trailer in such a manner as to indicate the extreme height and width of the trailer.

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. These side marker lamps shall be mounted to indicate the extreme height and length of the trailer. An intermediate, amber side marker lamp shall be mounted at the mid-point between the front and rear side marker lamps.

13.4. Clearance and side marker lamps may be mounted in combination.

13.5. 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 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.

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

13.7. A 7-way connector shall be provided on the trailer’s nose for connection of the trailer lighting to the lighting system of the towing vehicle. Each wire shall be labeled as to its function.

13.8. All reflectors shall be housed type with screw or bolt type mounting. Stick-on type reflectors are not acceptable.

13.9. The lamps or reflectors may be incorporated and shall be screw or bolt mounted armored type. Snap-in type lenses and stick-on type reflectors are not acceptable. LED, recessed, or rubber-mounted lamps are acceptable if used in conjunction with a modular wiring harness.

13.10. All electrical wiring shall be insulated and enclosed in a fibrous loom, plastic loom or flexible conduit for protection 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 through the sub-frame, deck, etc. shall not interfere with the normal operation and use or present a safety hazard. A sealed, splice-free modular wiring harness is acceptable. Rubber grommets shall be used wherever wires, or the wiring harness passes through metal.

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

14. CONSPICUITY MARKING REQUIREMENTS: The trailer shall be delivered in compliance with 49 CFR Part 571.108 for conspicuity systems and meet the following minimum requirements:

14.1. Reflective sheeting shall conform to DOT-C2 standards in 3-inch widths where possible;

otherwise, 2-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 1-inch-wide strips of the same length and color, separated by a space of not more than 1 inch and used in place of the retro-reflective sheeting that would otherwise be applied.

EXAMPLE: 3M Diamond Grade, Reflexite Durabrite or approved equal.

14.2. Sides of the trailer shall be marked with 12-inch-long sections consisting of approximately

6 inch red and 6 inch white, 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 material evenly spaced along each side.

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

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

14.5. The edge of the white sheeting shall not be located closer than 3 inches from the edge of any luminous lens area of any amber lamp.

14.6. The edge of the red sheeting shall not be located closer than 3 inches from the edge of any luminous lens area of any amber lamp.

15. SAFETY EQUIPMENT

15.1. A minimum of 7 lashing “D” rings shall be provided on each side of the trailer on the main deck and gooseneck. Rings shall accommodate a clevis grab hook, grade 80, with 19/32-inch throat opening, for tie-down purposes. Rings shall safely secure equipment weighing up to the maximum payload weight.

15.2. Mud flaps, anti-sail type, shall be furnished and mounted behind rear tandem wheels. Mud flaps shall reach to within 8 inches of the ground. No advertising is permitted on the mud flaps.

16. CERTIFICATION LABEL: A certification label, meeting the requirements of Code of Federal

Regulations CFR49, Chapter V, Part 567, shall be affixed to the front left portion of the trailer at an easily visible location. Label shall include the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the trailer.

17. SERIAL NUMBER: The trailer serial number shall be welded to or stamped into the left front portion of the frame so that it is clearly legible.

18. SAFETY INSPECTION: The unit shall be in compliance with Texas Motor Vehicle Laws upon delivery and be ready for inspection and certification by a licensed inspection station.

19. SAFETY PLAQUES OR DECALS: Product safety plaques or decals shall be furnished and affixed at the operator's station and 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 current ANSI Z535.4 standard.

20. OPTIMUM LOAD POINT: The deck of each side of the trailer shall be permanently marked with a

3-inch-wide green stripe indicating the range of which the center of gravity of a load would properly be positioned to obtain a weight transfer to the towing vehicle of 35 to 40 percent. The green stripe shall be easily visible from a ground-level view and top view.

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

22. 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 4mm.

23. MANUAL(S): Manual(s) containing illustrated parts list(s) and operating and service instructions for the unit and engine(s) shall be delivered with each unit.

23.1. 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. Each part shall be identified by part number, description and component location.

Necessary warnings and safety precautions shall be included. It is requested, but not required, that the manual(s) be printed on recycled paper. In addition to the original manual, vendor shall provide an electronic media version of the current original manual.

23.2. The following additional information shall be provided by the vendor at time of delivery, if not included in the manual required above:

23.2.1. Manufacturers recommended service/preventive maintenance intervals.

23.2.2. Recommended fluids, lubricants and their SAE/API equivalents.

24. DATA SHEET SCHEDULE: The Data Sheet Schedule must be completed and submitted with your response. Failure to provide completed Data Sheet Schedule with the response will result in the response being considered non-responsive. Writing “See Attached Specs” or any variation other than the requested information will result in the response being considered non-responsive.

25. 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.

26. 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.

PART III

DELIVERY, ACCEPTANCE AND PAYMENT

1. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS: Delivery of all equipment on this order shall be completed within the number of days specified on the purchase order. Any unit(s) not delivered within this time frame may be canceled from the purchase order or, at Customer’s option, an extension may be granted in writing, whichever is in Customer’s best interest.

1.1. If any unit is canceled for non-delivery, the needed equipment may be purchased elsewhere, and the vendor may be charged any additional increase in cost and handling.

1.2. Vendor shall prevent undue delay or imposition upon state personnel at the time of delivery. Customer will not provide equipment (crane, winch, etc.) or assistance for unsaddling piggybacked chassis, off-loading convoyed units, or other delivery processes.

Equipment shall be unstacked and unloaded from the delivery vehicle by the awarded vendor at the specified destination.

2. ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION: All equipment ordered will be subject to acceptance inspection and performance testing upon receipt. Acceptance inspection and performance testing will not take more than five working days, weather permitting. The vendor will be notified within this time frame of any units not delivered in full compliance with the purchase order specifications. If any units are canceled for non-acceptance, the needed equipment may be purchased elsewhere, and the vendor may be charged any additional increase in cost and handling.

3. PAYMENT: Payment will be made within 30 days after the acceptance inspection has been completed and Customer determines the equipment delivered meets specifications and training is completed if required, or the day on which a correct invoice for the goods or materials was received, whichever is later.

PART IV

WARRANTY

1. WARRANTY: The unit shall be warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of not less than 12 months and shall cover 100 percent parts and labor for the unit. If the manufacturer's standard warranty period exceeds 12 months, then the standard warranty period shall be in effect. The vendor shall furnish the manufacturer’s warranty to the receiving district at time of delivery. The vendor shall be ultimately responsible for the warranty. The warranty begins 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 V

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

The following optional equipment items are not required unless identified on the IFB.

1. OPTION NO. 1: AIR-LIFT THIRD AXLE – Last (third) rear axle shall lift up off the road for empty transport. Tire shall be lifted above drop deck frame and axle brake system shall be ABS and have a valve to deactivate brakes when raised to the stowed position.

2. OPTION NO. 2: FULL FENDERS – Bolt-on front gooseneck fenders made of aluminum material shall be provided on both sides of trailer.

3. OPTION NO. 3: EXTRA SET OF MANUALS – In addition to the manuals required in Ref. Part II, Para. 23, one extra set of operator’s, service and parts manuals shall be provided at the time of delivery.

4. OPTION NO. 4: HYDRAULIC RAMPS – In lieu of manual fold down type ramps described in Part II, Para 6.1. and 6.2., unit shall be provided with steel ramps that are hydraulically lifted and lowered and are a minimum 41” inches in length. Ramps shall have safety chains in case of hydraulic failure. Hydraulic controls shall be located far enough from the ramps that the operator is not in danger of being struck by the ramps while raising or lowering them.

5. OPTION NO. 5: REAR DECK BOOM WELL – In lieu of a covered rear deck described in Part II, para 4.2, unit shall be provided with a rear deck recessed boom well type that extends over all three axles with covers made of minimum ¼” inch tread plate steel and may be bolted in place to protect air, electrical and hydraulic lines and hoses.