Platform Rack Spec.pdf
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- 2 Service Bodies and 12 Platform Bodies
- Solicitation number
- RFQ - 17D - 11120500000000000525
- Issued by
- Kennebec County, Maine
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This specification document outlines the requirements for platform rack bodies and related equipment to be procured by Maine Department of Transportation (Maine DOT). The contract involves 12 platform bodies total, composed of five line items with varying configurations and quantities. Line Item 1 requests four 9-foot bodies with step kits; Line Item 2 requests three 9-foot bodies with swing gate kits and step kits; Line Item 3 requests two 9-foot bodies with dump and lift gate systems; Line Item 4 requests two 12-foot bodies with swing gate kits and step kits; and Line Item 5 requests one 12-foot body with dump and step kit. The 9-foot bodies are to be mounted on 2012 model year Ford F-350 vehicles with 60-inch cab-to-axle dimensions, while the 12-foot bodies require diesel chassis with 84-inch cab-to-axle dimensions. All bodies must be black in color and delivered to Maine DOT Fleet Services in Augusta, Maine, with the bid price including mounting, hardware, and delivery.
The specification establishes detailed construction requirements for platform bodies, including materials such as high-strength steel rails, tongue-and-groove treated pine flooring, LED lighting, and reinforced stake pockets on 24-inch centers. Optional equipment includes lift gates with 1,500-pound minimum capacity, hydraulic hoist dump systems with 6,000-pound minimum capacity and 45-degree dumping angle, pull-out steps with 350-pound weight capacity, and swing gate options. All electrical systems must comply with FMVSS #108 standards, and bidders must provide manufacturer brochures, specification sheets, and certify service facility availability in Maine with trained technicians and stocked repair parts. The manufacturer's standard warranty terms and conditions must be included with bid proposals, commencing on the in-service date. Maine DOT reserves the right to reject any and all bids and will evaluate proposals based on price, warranty, manufacturer performance data, delivery schedule, parts availability, and other appropriate criteria.
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Purpose and Intent
9 Ft. Stake Body with Fixed Bulkhead (Option for 12’ Body)
The purpose and intent of this specification is to describe 9 FT. stake body with fixed bulkhead. Specifications include options to be priced separately. Options described in Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8. Nine foot bodies to be mounted on 2012 model year Ford F-350 with 60” CA dimension, 13,300 lb. GVW rating, dual rear wheels, 6.2 liter gas engine or 6.7 Liter Diesel, and automatic transmissions. Optional 12 FT. body to be mounted on diesel chassis with 84” CA.
Section 1 Construction 9’ Platform Body
1.1 End rails and side rails shall be a minimum of 5 5/8” 12ga. High strength steel.
1.2 Crossmembers shall be a minimum of 4 inch 11ga. High strength “C” channel.
1.3 Crossmember spacing shall be a minimum of every 24 inches.
1.4 Gussets shall be front and rear rails along with every other crossmember.
1.5 Longsills shall be a minimum of 4 inch 10ga. formed channel, and install with a minimum of 34 inch spacing.
1.6 Flooring shall be 2 inch x 6 inch tongue and groove treated dense pine.
1.7 Lights shall be LED and recessed mounted in shock resistant rubber grommets and loom protected wires.
1.8 Stake pockets shall be 1.7 inch x 3.75 inch reinforced on 24 inch centers.
1.9 Stake racks shall be a minimum of 40 inches high
1.10 Stakes shall be made from a minimum of 14 ga. galvanneal steel.
1.11 Slats shall be made form a minimum of 16ga. steel and roll formed.
1.12 Attaching hardware shall be spring loaded, anti-rattle, heavy duty hardware.
1.13 Bulkhead shall be rectangular drop in 40 inches high and 96 inches wide with Hole
Punched or Mesh center window.
1.14 Bulkhead shall have minimum 12” reinforced Cab Plate, full width, to support accessories such as Ladders and Emergency Lights.
1.15 Bulkhead shall be welled in place to the front rub rail.
1.16 Hitch shall be a class V, 15,000 lb. Trailer Hitch, 2.5” Receiver Tube with 2” reducer and 7-prong Round pin trailer plug-in. RV electrical plug will not be accepted.
1.17 Hitch shall attach to the vehicle frame only.
Circuits Code # Marking Color Code Ground 1 W White
Clearance, Side Marker & Identification Lamps
2 BK Black
Left Turn & Hazard Signal 3 Y Yellow
Stop Lamps & Anti-Lock Devices 4 R Red
Right Turn Signal & Hazard Signal 5 G Green
Tail, Rear Clearance Marker, & Plate Lamps 6 BR Brown
Auxiliary Circuit – Electric Brake 7 BL Blue
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Section 2 Warranty
2.1 Manufacture’s standard warranty will apply.
2.2 Terms and conditions of warranty must be provided with bid proposal.
2.3 Manufacture’s warranty will start with the in-service date.
Section 3 General
3.1 Bid price of body shall include mounting and all mounting hardware to mount to 2012 Ford F 350 with a 60 inch CA or 84”CA (12’ body) and delivery to Maine DOT Fleet Services in Augusta, Me.
3.2 Body and all components shall be black in color
3.3 Be it known that these specifications are a minimum and that bids will be evaluated based on price, warranty, manufacturers performance data, delivery schedule, parts availability and other items deemed appropriate.
3.4 Bidders are required to provide sufficient information with their bid such as manufacturer’s brochures, specification sheet, etc. and to certify that they have service facilities in Maine, staffed with trained service technicians and stocked with repair parts for the equipment which is bid. Failure to provide this information may cause the bid to be rejected. Maine DOT reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
3.5 Body must comply with the Department of Transportation Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Standards. Lighting equipment shall meet FMVSS # 108.
3.6 Exceptions to specifications shall be listed on a separate paper and noted as exceptions and submitted with bid proposal. If exceptions are not listed as such it shall be considered that the vendor will comply with all specifications as listed.
Options: Section 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8
Section 4 Lift Gate
4.1 Lift gate shall have a minimum capacity of 1500 Lbs.
4.2 Lift gate shall be a minimum of 90 inches wide and 36 inches in height.
4.3 Lift gate shall have cam activated power close.
4.4 Lift gate shall include latch chains for transit.
4.5 Lift gate shall have adjustable cylinder rod and clevis.
4.6 Lift gate shall meet TMC electrical requirements.
4.7 Power source for controlling the movement of the lift gate shall be a 12-volt self-contained hydraulic pump.
4.8 Lift gate shall conform to fit above mention rack body specifications.
Section 5 Hydraulic Hoist Dump
5.1 Hydraulic hoist dump shall have a minimum capacity of 6,000 Lbs.
5.2 Hydraulic hoist dump shall have a minimum dumping angle of 45 degrees
5.3 Body support, permanently attached, capable of being locked in place.
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5.4 Hydraulic hoist dump shall conform to fit above mention rack body specifications.
5.5 Power source for controlling the movement of the hydraulic hoist dump shall be a
12-volt self-contained hydraulic pump.
Section 6 Step Option
6.1 Step shall be a pull out and flip down type with a minimum weight capacity of 350 Lbs.
6.2 Step shall have a minimum of two (2) rungs spaced no more than 12 inches a part.
6.3 Step shall be a minimum of 11 inches in width.
6.4 Step shall be stored with-in or under the body frame and have a mechanism to prevent losses of step while the vehicle is in motion.
6.5 Step shall have a grip surface to provide for maximum traction.
Section 7 Swing Gate Option
7.1 Optional rear swing out racks allowing racks to open freely without lifting them out of stake pockets. These shall including hinges and latches to lock in open as well as closed positions. Must be attached with bolt on, removable, corner post.
Section 8 Stake Side Platform 12’ Body
8.1 Optional 12 foot platform body shall be a constructed with same general specifications as 9’ body in Section 1 to be mounted on Diesel Chassis with 84”
CA.
LINE ITEM 1 (9’ Body, No Dump, and Step Kit)
9’ Body - Model $ each 4 units Total $ Step system – Model $ each 4 units Total $
LINE ITEM 2 (9’ Body, No Dump, Swing Kit and Step Kit)
9’ Body - Model $ each 3 units Total $ Swing Gate Kit – Mod $ each 3 units Total $ Step system – Model $ each 3 units Total $
LINE ITEM 3 (9’ Body, Dumping, and Lift Gate)
9’ Body - Model $ each 2 units Total $ Lift gate system - Mod $ each 2 units Total $ Hoist system – Model $ each 2 units Total $
LINE ITEM 4 (12’ Body, No Dump, Swing Kit and Step Kit)
12’ Body - Model $ each 2 units Total $ Swing Gate Kit – Mod $ each 2 units Total $ Step system – Model $ each 2 units Total $
LINE ITEM 5 (12’ Body, Dumping , and Step Kit)
12’ Body - Model $ each 1 unit Total $ Hoist system – Model $ each 1 unit Total $ Step system – Model $ each 1 unit Total $
12 Units TOTAL BID $
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