KDOT_Bid_Specs.doc

Spec.: CTS 27.10

Dated: 11-26-24

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TK/FLAT/TAND

STATE OF KANSAS

KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

TRUCK, FLAT BED, TANDEM

The following specifications and dimensions shall apply to purchases of TANDEM FLAT BED TRUCKS for the Kansas Department of Transportation. The State reserves the right to waive minor technicalities under this specification. Federal and State laws supersede any conflicting part of this specification.

The unit shall be a current model, new and unused, under standard production by the manufacturer, and of which parts are stocked at one or more locations in Kansas or Greater Kansas City. All parts utilized on the unit shall be new and unused.

The bidder agrees, if his proposal is accepted, to guarantee the design, material and workmanship of the unit bid according to the standard factory warranty, or for one year, whichever is greater. A copy of the warranty shall accompany the bid. Warranty coverage shall include costs of transporting the unit to and from dealer's shop, when outside a 150-mile radius of the delivery point.

Complete specifications and literature on the unit bid shall accompany the bid. Any exceptions to these specifications shall be indicated on the bid or on a separate attachment to the bid, labeled as such.

Any "or equal" or "equivalent" items for brand specified components shall be listed with the bid package. Complete description and literature on the "or equal" components shall be supplied for consideration by the KDOT. The burden of proof regarding "or equal" items will be upon the vendor.

PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE: The unit shall be delivered complete and fully operational. It shall be properly serviced, free of leaks, and all mechanical adjustments made prior to delivery. A minimum of three days notice prior to delivery shall be given to the person to which the unit is to be shipped. Upon award of the bid the successful bidder shall supply a completed KDOT “Equipment Information” sheet listing all the pertinent details that are specific to the units being purchased. Failure to do so will result in 2% retention of the total order.

TECHNICAL SERVICE: The services of a competent technician, thoroughly trained in the use, operation and servicing of the unit, shall be furnished for a minimum period of one working day for each delivery point. The technician shall instruct KDOT personnel in the proper use, safety, operation and preventive maintenance of the unit and to test the unit for satisfactory performance. This instruction shall be performed on a date to be agreed upon by the Equipment Shop Superintendent.

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PAINT: All painted surfaces shall be properly prepared, primed and painted. Cab exterior shall be painted to match PPG # HSB923853 red PPG base/Clear or approved equal. Chassis and under gear may be painted black with a polyurethane type paint or powder coating with a TGIC Polyester material. Wheels shall be Wheels shall be powder coated white.

EXCEPTIONS TO

MFG. CODE

SPECIFICATION

SPECIFICATION

CAB AND CHASSIS MANUALS:

One operator’s manual shall be supplied with each unit.

Vendor shall provide a comprehensive list of all relevant cab and chassis manuals along with price, of electronic media, and a description. Price shall be firm for 12 months from the closing of the bid. This must include but not be limited to overhaul and tune-up manuals, diagnostic, wiring, troubleshooting, and parts manuals for engine, transmission, differential and all components.

The above list shall also include pricing for laptop software for analyzing the engine, transmission, anti-lock brakes and chassis multiplex systems, for retrieving trouble codes and clearing them. All software shall be licensed to the KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

An example of software required would be Cummins Insite Pro, Navistar Fleet Pro, Diamond logic builder Detroit Diagnostic Link or approved equal.

Bids for all electronic media shall include pricing for annual subscription renewal. Electronic media shall be capable of being moved to new computers or reloaded in the event of a hard drive crash without additional charges.

ALL ELECTRONIC MEDIA AND SOFTWARE SHALL BE WINDOWS 11- AND 64-BIT OPERATING SYSTEM COMPATIBLE.

KDOT will place the order for manuals and software separately from the truck order.

ITEM

Model

TANDEM STAKE BED TRUCK

SHOW MFG. & MODEL OFFERED

ENGINE:

The engine shall be a standard production; turbo charged; governed; diesel fueled; with a minimum gross torque of 1000 pound-feet, and a minimum SAE gross horsepower of 350 when operated within a governed speed as recommended by the engine manufacturer.

The engine must meet all current emissions regulations and incorporate the use of Diesel Exhaust Fluid.

The engine shall be equipped with all standard commercial accessories, except that in lieu of standard accessories the following items shall be installed:

A heavy-duty air cleaner with Filter Minder, graduated lockup restriction indicator mounted inside the cab.

Engine oil fill tube reachable from ground level.

Hand or electric fuel priming pump.

Dash mounted electric hour meter with trip hour meter and oil pressure sending switch or other approved system which records "actual" engine operation time.

The radiator shall contain Texaco Extended Life antifreeze to -30F protection.

Full-flow replaceable element oil filter.

ENGINE (Continued):

Factory installed muffler and vertical tail pipe with a 90-degree side elbow below the cab protector. Tailpipe and elbow to be removable. All components shall be aluminized steel or other corrosion resistant material.

Coolant heater, 1000 watt minimum, with electric cord to front bumper shall be installed.

Electronic cruise control.

Engine tachometer shall be mounted in the dash.

Electronic engine idle shut down capability.

An air-clutch cooling fan designed for fail-safe operation.

Factory installed engine alarm system, Kysor or equivalent, with light and buzzer to signal low oil pressure or high coolant temperature. (Shutdown not desired.)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:

The unit shall be equipped with a three battery 12- volt, maintenance-free, heavy-duty battery system that requires no periodic checking, filling, cleaning or servicing to be 96 amp-hr, minimum, with a minimum of 1,950 total cold cranking amps at 0F.

The alternator shall be rated at a minimum of 160 amperes at 12 volts. To be a Delco Remy 28 S.I. series or equal.

The Starter shall be a minimum 12volt Delco 38MT or approved equal.

5-Auxiliary switches will be used to power the following: cab strobe on/off, high/low, arrow left, arrow right, arrow center out.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:

The transmission shall be an Allison 3000 RDS automatic transmission with RDS S5/S7 shift schedule, auto neutral, prognostics, and disable Allison feature Fuel Sens.

The transmission shall be configured for 6 forward speeds and one reverse.

The transmission shall be properly filled with synthetic transmission fluid approved for use by Allison.

Gear selector shall be located as to not require removal when removing engine doghouse for engine maintenance and service.

Drive lines 58 inches & longer need to be a two-piece drive line. Drive lines to have half-round yokes.

REAR AXLE:

The unit shall be equipped with a tandem rear axle assembly with a minimum rated capacity of 40,000 pounds.

The gear ratio shall provide a vehicle speed of 70 mph at or below the governed rpm of the engine.

An inter-axle differential lockout shall be provided.

To have oil lubricated wheel seals.

Rear suspension shall be a heavy duty 4 bag air ride type rated at 40,000 lbs. with manual dump valve.

FRONT AXLE:

The unit shall be equipped with an I-beam type front axle with a minimum guaranteed carrying capacity of 18,000 pounds.

To have oil lubricated wheel seals with Stemco Sentinel ESP plugs or equal plug without weep holes or approved equal.

WEIGHT:

The gross vehicle weight plate shall be a minimum of 58,000 pounds.

BRAKES:

The unit shall be equipped with a dual air brake system.

The system shall have a minimum of 18.7 C.F.M. air compressor.

Cab mounted pressure gauge.

Air dryer with spin-on filter (WABCO System Saver, Bendix AD-IP or approved equivalent).

Drain valve in tanks.

A quick connection shall be provided with easy access to allow for charging of the air tanks of downed trucks to release brakes for towing.

A spring activated parking brake.

The air brake system shall comply with all federal regulations.

Unit shall have the capability of setting the truck brakes while leaving the trailer brakes released.

The unit shall be equipped with a 6 channel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).

Front wheel brakes shall be 16 1/2 by 5 inches, minimum; rear wheel brakes to be 16 1/2 by 7 inches, minimum.

All brakes shall have dust shields installed.

STEERING:

Unit shall be equipped with power steering.

FRONT BUMPER:

Heavy duty type connected to main frame.

WHEELBASE:

Shall be such that the cab to trunnion dimension of approximately 156 inches.

The unit shall have a set back front axle of approximately 40".

CAB:

Closed, with cowl or side ventilators.

Tinted safety glass in all glass openings.

The hood and fenders shall tilt forward to open.

A cab entry assist grab handle shall be installed on each side of the cab.

Driver's and passenger’s seat shall be an air suspension type high back bucket seat covered with either Mordura or Cordura fabric. Both seats shall include left and right arm rests.

Air ride cab shall be provided.

Seat belts which meet the latest SAE Specifications and Federal Highway Safety Standards shall be installed for all passenger locations.

Factory installed AM/FM radio.

Factory installed heat and air conditioning. Heater shall include shut off valves for coolant.

Electric intermittent windshield wipers.

All pedals shall be suspended.

Factory installed cup holder.

Factory installed overhead storage compartment.

CAB (continued):

Outside air ventilating type hot water heater with dual defrosters.

Dual air horns with snow covers.

Self-canceling turn indicators.

Flashing light signals front and rear with hazard warning switch.

FRAME:

The Resisting Bending Moment shall be a minimum of 2,500,000 in.-lbs. per rail. Frame shall be reinforced. Reinforcement shall be either channel or inverted "L" type and must extend at least from rear bracket of front spring to front bracket of rear spring. Reinforcement must be installed by the manufacturer at the factory.

TIRES AND WHEELS:

The unit shall be equipped with 10 bolt disc-type wheels and 315/80R 22.5 tubeless, low profile, steel belted radial truck tires for the front.

The unit shall be equipped with 10 bolt disc-type wheels and 275/80R 22.5 or 295/75R 22.5, low profile, steel belted radial truck tires for the rear and pusher axle.

Front tires shall be mounted on 9.0" drop center rims and rear mounted on 8.25” drop center rims. All wheels must be equipped with the same type rim. Rims shall be hub-piloted, 5 hand hole design.

Front tires shall be Goodyear Unisteel G291, Michelin Pilot XZA-1 or equal.

Rear tires shall be highway traction block type tread, Goodyear Unisteel G338, Michelin Pilot XDHT or equal.

The unit shall be equipped with non-plastic, anti-sailing mud flaps in front of and behind rear wheels. Flaps shall be installed with brackets which restrain them from contact with the tires.

ACCESSORIES:

Two (2) stainless steel or powder coated rear view mirrors, one right and one left, (to clear bed) mirror shall be rectangular minimum 15" x 6" with the necessary support arms.

Side mirrors shall be lighted and heated.

Fender mounted 8-inch convex mirrors on each front fender, or OEM approved equal.

Front bumper with tow hooks.

One full step type minimum capacity 100-gallon draw fuel tank.

A backup warning device shall be provided that emits a minimum of 90db. The unit shall activate when the vehicle is in reverse gear.

STAKEBED:

The unit shall be equipped with a stake body to meet the following specifications:

The width shall be 8 feet, with a minimum length of 18 feet.

The bed shall have a steel tread plate floor, 3/16" thickness, minimum.

A 2-inchwide rub rail shall be installed the full length of each side of the bed.

1 ½-inch square tubing approximately 17-feet long shall be welded to underside of body between frame rails to be used as conduit for TMA wiring.

Two pull-out style access ladders shall be attached, on the curb side one at front and one at rear. When deployed the lowest rung on the ladder shall not be more than 20-inches from the ground.

STAKEBED (continued):

All rungs shall be made of Grip Strut type material.

Previsions for grab handles for both ladders shall be made on the top side of bed.

The platform understructure shall be constructed with longitudinal members having a Resisting Bending Movement (RBM) of 216,000 lb.-in., minimum with cross members having an RBM of 99,000 lb.-in., minimum, spaced on a maximum of 12-inch centers.

An example of acceptable structural shapes is 7 in. by 9.8 lb./ft. channel long sills with 4-inch by 6.7 lb./ft. channel cross sills.

To be provided with two toolboxes, one each side, under bed, approximately 48 inches long, 18-inches deep, and 18 inches high, attached to bed crossmembers by being bolted with brackets, not welded, with ¼ turn latches, fully lockable and keyed alike; two keys shall be provided with unit.

Boxes to be located so that doors will be nearly flush with outside of bed when closed. Mounting locations to be coordinated with KDOT Equipment Section.

BED LIGHTING:

All lights and reflectors shall conform to the motor vehicle laws of the State of Kansas.

The unit shall have a sealed lighting system composed of Betts Industries sealed wiring system and Snap Seal lamps, Truck-Lite Inc., System, or approved equivalent.

This closed system shall be designed to protect against abrasion, salt, capillary action, and physical damage using sealed lamps, with replaceable shock mounted bulbs; sealed junction boxes; and wiring, with no external splices, enclosed in, 1/16-inch wall, instrument grade polyethylene tubing.

BED LIGHTING (Continued):

All connections between the sealed system and the truck wiring shall be sealed with AMP #82 325 or equivalent shrink tubing.

Two LED rear lights, which are a combination stop, tail, and turn, and two backup lights shall be mounted in rear bumper. Tag light shall be included.

Two LED amber clearance lights and two LED red clearance lights shall be mounted at the front and rear of the body, respectively.

Three red LED identification lights shall be mounted at the rear of the body.

Lights shall be wired to the appropriate pole in the auxiliary junction boxes.

All wiring shall be 14-gauge type SJO and shall provide color coding throughout the run.

All wires in a run shall be of separate, distinct colors.

Four amber reflectors, and four red reflectors, shall be installed on the front and the rear of the body.

All added wiring shall contain color or number code tags separate from each other and shall be the same code throughout its total run.

Whelen SYS108 LED Light heads with flasher mounted at front of bed. Mounting to be coordinated with KDOT Equipment Section.

Size 14 AWG, Hard Service Cord shall be connected appropriately and run to the rear of the truck frame as part of the sealed light system. The wiring shall be capable of operating the trailer clearance, tail, stop, and directional lights.

BED LIGHTING (Continued):

A seven-way receptacle shall be furnished, to be a Cole-Hersee #12310 or equivalent. The seven-way receptacle shall be mounted near the centerline of the truck, connections properly made and sealed. Wiring pattern to meet SAE National Standards. Right and Left turn signal pins shall be wired combination Stop/Turn lights.

All wiring shall be secured approximately every 15 inches.

BED AND FRAME FINISHING:

The end of the truck frame shall be cut off, after the bed is mounted, as near the rear edge of bed as is practical.

Rear push plate approximately 16-inches tall and 33- inches wide mounted at rear of frame rails shall be of 1-inch steel plate, minimum. The lower edge shall not be lower than 25 inches from ground level. Mounting to be coordinated with KDOT Equipment Section.

No welding to the truck frame will be accepted in front of rear spring mounts or if prohibited by the truck manufacturer.

The body mounting brackets shall be bolted to the sides of the truck main frame at the front and rear.

Units with brackets bolted to the top of the truck frame or welded to any part of the truck frame will not be acceptable.

No body mounting bracket shall be placed on either side of the truck frame from the front rear spring bracket to 16 inches ahead of this bracket.

BED PAINTING:

The bed shall be properly primed and painted black.

VARIABLE MESSAGE BOARD:

Unit shall have a Full Matrix Truck-Mounted Message Sign properly mounted at front of bed.

The board shall be a minimum 48” x 78”, 30 x 56-pixel board. Ver-Mac model TM-548 or approved equal.

The unit shall include Wireless V-Touch Controller, Power Tilt, and Bed Floor Mount options.

The unit should have approximately 48-inches between floor of bed and bottom of sign board when raised. Overall height with sign up shall not exceed 13-feet. Message Board Mounting to be coordinated with KDOT Equipment Section.

PILOT APPROVAL:

A pilot review is required at the body installation location when the trucks are approximately 90% complete.