Specification 94T-189 September 8, 2025

COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO

INTERNAL SERVICES AGENCY

FLEET SERVICES DIVISION

SCOPE: This specification describes one (1) new, thirty-five (35) ton capacity, low deck, detachable gooseneck, outside frame, two (2) axle, eight (8) wheel equipment trailer with air ride suspension and rear flip tail air operated ramps. Overall length shall be forty-eight (48) feet maximum. This trailer will be used by multiple County departments to haul various heavy construction equipment such as asphalt grinders, pavers, rollers and large excavators, including oversized / overweight permitted loads. The trailer is also necessary to move equipment and supplies for emergencies, storm and flood event response.

I. GENERAL

1. It is the intent of the County to purchase a piece of equipment that will provide optimum benefit to the County.

This does not necessarily mean that the County will buy the lowest priced product. Consideration will be given to the product warranty, service and parts support available in the Sacramento area, the number of satisfied users in this area, delivery dates and bidders past performance.

2. USERS LIST: Bidder will provide, with the bid, a users list showing the names and addresses of businesses and other entities in the Sacramento area using the bid product. This may be used as a reference list by the County and consideration will be given to the number of users in this area. Lack of users in this area may be grounds for bid rejection.

3. WARRANTY AND SERVICE PROVIDERS: The bidder will provide a list of warranty and service agencies in the Sacramento area and will list the dollar value of the parts inventory carried by the agency for this product.

Absence of adequate parts and maintenance support may be grounds for bid rejection.

4. DOCUMENT REVIEW: The bidder will provide, for the County’s review, at the County’s request, prior to bid award, copies of shop and service manuals for the equipment that was bid. Incomplete shop or service information may be cause for rejecting a bid.

5. DEMONSTRATION: The bidder may be required to provide a demonstration of the product bid. Failure to provide a demonstration within a reasonable time frame or failure of the product to perform satisfactorily during the demonstration may be grounds for bid rejection.

6. BIDDER’S BASIC DATA SHEET: A Sacramento County Bidder’s Basic Data Sheet will be completed and submitted.

7. START UP TRAINING: At the option of the County, the successful bidder will be required to provide up to eight (8) hours of operator and four (4) hours of mechanic training. Instructor(s) used will be qualified and experienced with the units on which they are conducting training. Bidders will be prepared to provide the following in writing to the County upon request:

a. Qualifications and experience of instructor(s) with specified vehicle(s) or equipment.

b. Curriculum used during the operator and mechanic training.

c. County may require instructor(s) to be certified and provide certified training. This requirement will be listed in the “OPTIONS” portion of the specifications for additional costs.

8. REGULATIONS: The unit furnished to meet these specifications, including all equipment and accessories, will comply with all current applicable regulations of (1) California Vehicle Code; (2) California Air Resources Board; (3) Cal-OSHA standards; (4) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; (5) Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations; (6) California Environmental Protection Agency Air Resources Board and any other legal requirements that may apply.

9. RESPONSIBILITY: Vendor / Dealer will be responsible for vehicle / equipment compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, laws, etc., governing such vehicle / equipment at the time of delivery. Acceptance of such vehicle / equipment by the County will not relieve Dealer / Vendor of the responsibility of items that do not meet such requirements. Should any of these specifications conflict with any code, regulation, law, etc., the Dealer / Vendor will notify the County before manufacturing starts. Dealer / Vendor will not be held responsible for changes required by codes, laws, regulations, etc., to vehicle / equipment after the time of delivery.

10. LABELS: All controls (levers, pedals, push buttons, switches, etc.) and indicator lamps will be clearly labeled as to function and direction of operation. Unless otherwise specified herein, all labeling will be permanent placard type nameplates. Labels will be engraved metal or engraved laminated plastic and will be attached with screws or rivets. Use of glues or press-on attachments is not acceptable. Hand engraving is not acceptable. Factory embossed knobs or handles are acceptable.

11. HOSES, CABLES AND ELECTRICAL: For all motor vehicle body, ancillary equipment installation and trailer construction all hoses, lines, electrical cables and wiring will conform to the following:

a. All will be securely supported using properly sized vinyl coated or rubber cushion “P” type metal clamps

(see http://www.mcmaster.com/#cushioned-cable-clamps/=ckmkdw for example).

b. Tie-wraps will be used only as necessary to aid in the securement of hose bundles. Tie-wraps will not be used for the primary supporting or securing of hoses/lines. Stick-on or glue-on retainers are not acceptable. Tie wrap tails will be cut flush and smooth with the buckle and not leaving a point or sharp edge to injure personnel. Any tie wraps not finished in this manner will be rejected during inspections.

c. Grommets will be used where any hoses, cables or electrical wires pass through compartments, frame members, bulkheads or any other material that may cause abrasion.

d. Positive protection or metal shielding will be used to prevent chaffing against frame members, sharp edges, fasteners, components, etc.

e. Any penetration of a weather resistant or proof type tool box, cabinet or compartment will be sealed to avoid water intrusion.

f. Wiring, internal and external, will be enclosed in loom and hoses and cables will be properly secured and routed in a neat professional manner.

g. Any wiring passing through a compartment, tool or materials supply or work area will be encased in steel tubing for protection. Tube ends will be properly cleaned and de-burred to prevent any wire chaffing.

h. Electrical Tape is not permitted in wrapping wiring, connections or as a loom support.

i. The use of “Scotch Lock” or equivalent wiring harness connectors is not acceptable.

j. Any wire splices and/or butt connections will be soldered with shrink tube, or finished using heat shrink butt connectors or butt connectors with shrink tube.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#cushioned-cable-clamps/=ckmkdw

12. INVOICES: Dealer/Vendor will deliver invoice(s) for vehicle(s)/equipment to the following address:

County of Sacramento Fleet Services Division 4001 Branch Center Road Sacramento, CA. 95827 Attention: Ronald Wirth

13. FEDERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION: All pricing is to exclude Federal Excise Tax. An exemption certificate will be furnished by the County of Sacramento if applicable.

14. DELIVERY: Vehicle/equipment will be delivered with standard tool kits and manuals to:

Fleet Services Division – Heavy Equipment Shop 4001 Branch Center Road

Contacts: Alejandro Fernandez or Donald Lang (916) 875-5407

15. DMV DOCUMENTATION: Dealer/Vendor will be responsible for licensing this vehicle/equipment as required by the County. Each unit will be delivered with a Temporary Registration (Exempt “E” plate). Owner documents will reflect:

4001 Branch Center Road

16. PAYMENT: The County will not accept the vehicle/equipment until all of the conditions of this specification have been met. The time period of terms and conditions of payment will not begin until after the County has accepted the vehicle/equipment.

17. WARRANTY AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: The regular manufacturer’s warranty will be furnished for each unit.

a. Minimum of one (1) year parts and labor commencing from the date and mileage that the County accepts the unit.

b. If any component standard warranty exceeds one (1) year, that standard warranty will supersede the minimum requirements in these specifications.

c. All components on vehicle/equipment will be installed so that all manufacturer warranties remain in effect.

Vendor/dealer will accept responsibility for any components installed in such a way that voids any original manufacturer warranties of those components.

d. Vendor/Dealer will be responsible for transportation and associated costs from the County facility to the designated warranty repair facility and return to the County facility for the unit(s) bid throughout the entire warranty period including extensions.

e. Warranty will start upon the acceptance of the completed unit by the County.

18. MANUALS: Vendor/Dealer will provide for each unit or series of like units and each of the units accessories

(such as a compressor, generator, pumps, crane, body, hydraulic pump, etc.), the manuals listed below. Manuals provided will be current and of the same model provided to the County, not for “similar” models.

a. Three (3) copies each of the operator’s manuals.

b. Three (3) copies each of any safety manuals.

c. A copy of the line-set ticket showing options installed on each unit will be furnished if available.

NOTICE: The below listed manuals and software are required to be listed on the bid response sheet as an OPTION and priced separately. The bidder will identify in the bid response the series, part number, etc. of the manual(s) applicable for the vehicle/equipment proposed. The County of Sacramento will then determine which manual(s) or software will be needed and may purchase them separately if required.

Repair and Parts manuals will include cab, chassis, engine, drivetrain, electrical, hydraulic, air brake systems, accessories, auxiliary equipment etc., if applicable to completed vehicle/equipment.

d. Shop repair manual set – paper format preferred (includes all components and auxiliary equipment).

e. Parts manual set – electronic format preferred, disc or USB drive (includes all components and auxiliary equipment).

NOTE: Should any of the above manuals not be available for the vehicle/equipment it will be listed on the exception page of the bid response. Bid disqualification may result in a bidder not following the above requirement.

19. MODEL SELECTION: Only new models in current production, which are catalogued by the manufacturer, and for which printed literature and specifications are available will be acceptable. All equipment catalogued as standard will be furnished with the vehicle/equipment whether or not it is listed in these specifications.

20. COMPONENTS: The component parts of the unit will be of proper size and design to safely withstand maximum stresses imposed by a maximum capacity load, and the manufacturer’s rated loads for axles and bearings will not be exceeded when the unit is loaded to such capacity. All driving parts will have a torque capacity sufficient to transmit maximum power developed by the engine. All components will be OEM unless not available as an OEM option. All components will be mounted or installed as per component manufacturer’s specifications.

21. CONSTRUCTION: Any apparent silence within any part of this specification as to any detail, or the omission from it of a detailed description concerning any point, will be regarded as meaning that only the best commercial practice is to prevail, and that only materials and workmanship of first quality are to be used. All edges, corners and surfaces will be free of sharp edges and burrs. County personnel frequently service and maintain the equipment and will not at any time be exposed to injury from unfinished parts. Body and all components will allow for full movement of tires and suspension without rubbing, interfering or limiting intended use in any way.

22. COMPLETED VEHICLE LABELS: If this vehicle/equipment is a chassis with a manufactured body, the body manufacturer will be registered with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The completed unit will be affixed with a label certifying compliance with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and displaying vehicle identification and weight ratings. Labels will comply with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 565 through 568 for but not limited to information and placement.

23. FLUIDS AND SERVICING: The new vehicle/equipment will be completely serviced by the successful bidder or their authorized agent. All fluid levels including wheel hub oil, hydraulic oil, and any auxiliary equipment included in this bid will be filled to manufacturer’s recommended capacity prior to receiving at the delivery destination. Vehicle/equipment will be delivered to the County with less than 1,000 hub odometer or over the road miles. This mileage may be exceeded, but only due to transporting the vehicle/equipment over the road for delivery to the County. Should the mileage exceed 1,000 miles due to transportation, the vendor or qualified service provider of the vendor will fully service the unit, recheck oil levels and lube the chassis before delivery to the County. In addition the vendor will supply the County a document of service from the service provider.

24. QUESTIONS: All questions prior to bid award will be directed to the Contracts and Purchasing Division agent listed on the RFB. After a successful bidder has been awarded a bid, questions can then be directed to the Fleet Services Vehicle Specifications Office if the Dealer/Vendor has any questions or doubts about any of the specifications listed in this document. The Dealer/Vendor should contact Fleet Services Vehicle Specifications Office at (916) 875-4783 for clarification before continuing.

25. KEYS: Dealer/Vendor will supply four (4) complete sets of keys for each vehicle/equipment. This will include all locks on vehicle/equipment (such as cabinets, drawers, doors, pad locks, equipment boxes, etc.). All body locks and compartments will be keyed alike unless unfeasible to do so or directed otherwise by these specifications. If unfeasible, the bidder will state so in the exception page of the bid package.

26. EQUIVALENTS: All components specified that include the language “or equivalent” will mean the same in configuration, specifications and minimum performance of the component. Equivalents must be approved by the Fleet Services Vehicle Specifications Office at (916) 875-4783 before that equivalent may be used.

27. MEETINGS AND INSPECTIONS:

a. A pre-production meeting is required by the County of Sacramento to discuss the specifics of how the vehicle/equipment will be built before construction starts.

b. A pre-paint inspection by the Vehicle Specifications Office is also required before painting to ensure that the mounting and fabrications meet County specifications and requirements.

c. A pre-delivery inspection will be performed by the County just prior to the delivery of the vehicle/equipment for specification compliance.

d. An in-service inspection will be performed by the County after delivery of the vehicle/equipment during which all operations and functions will be tested. Additionally, the vehicle/equipment will again be inspected for compliance with these written specifications.

e. It will be the responsibility of the Dealer/Vendor to contact the County for these inspections. Please contact the Vehicle Specifications Office @ (916) 875-4783 when the vehicle/equipment is ready for inspections.

f. Any defects or deficiencies identified as a result of any of the above listed inspections shall be corrected by the vendor/dealer in accordance with the warranty provisions within this specification. Corrections previously made as a result of prior inspections shall not excuse the dealer/vendor from correcting any additional deficiencies identified at any time within the warranty period.

g. Travel, lodging and meals for up to two (2) designated County representatives will be furnished by the vendor if the location of the pre-paint inspection and/or pre-delivery inspection should take place farther than a 150 mile radius from the Fleet Services facility located at 4001 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, Ca. 95827. The unit will be as complete as possible for the inspection.

II. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

A. TYPE: Low deck, detachable full width gooseneck, two frame, outside frame, two axle, eight wheel, air ride with air operated flip tail ramps for transport of construction equipment.

B. CAPACITY:

1. Thirty-five (35) ton manufacturer rated load capacity.

2. Fifty thousand (50,000) pound minimum combined axle capacity. Twenty five thousand (25,000) pounds each axle minimum.

3. Frame rated for fifty thousand (50,000) pounds minimum concentrated in sixteen (16) feet.

4. Tail lifting capacity of seven thousand five hundred (7,500) pounds minimum with the load center positioned four (4’) feet to rear of ramp hinge.

C. WEIGHT:

1. The weight of the completed unit, fully operational and meeting all of the requirements of this specification shall not exceed seventeen thousand (17,000) pounds.

2. The unit shall be weighed after completion. The vendor shall provide a certified weight certificate at the time of delivery.

D. DIMENSIONS:

1. Overall Length: Forty-eight (48) feet maximum.

2. Gooseneck Length: Eight (8) feet measured total distance beyond the forward edge of the load deck when attached.

3. Main Low Deck Usable Length: Twenty-three (23) feet minimum. The load deck shall be the maximum length available while maintaining the overall maximum length at forty-eight (48) feet.

4. Axle Pillion / Suspension Section Length: Eleven (11’) feet approximately.

5. Flip Tail Ramp Length: Forty eight (48) inches approximately in stowed / travel position.

6. Overall Width: One hundred two (102”) inches.

7. Main Low Deck Travel Height: Twenty-seven (27) inches maximum.

8. King Pin Setting: Twelve (12) inches approximately.

9. King Pin to Rear Axle: Forty (40) feet maximum.

10. Axle Spread: Fifty-four (54) inches center to center minimum.

E. LOAD ANGLES:

1. Level Ground to Rear Load Ramp Angle: Sixteen (16) degrees maximum.

2. Axle Pillion / Suspension Section: The design and configuration of the deck over the suspension section of the trailer shall provide the least breakover angle practical to ease the transition from the rear ramps to the main deck.

3. Main Deck to Level Ground: The design and configuration of the forward end of the low deck, when the gooseneck is detached, shall allow for minimum load angle and break over angle that is practical for a smooth transition from the ground onto the main deck when loading over the front of the trailer.

F. CONSTRUCTION:

1. The design and materials used shall be high strength and shall be as light as possible without sacrificing strength. The trailer shall be engineered and tested for use in the hauling of heavy construction equipment performing road construction, paving and pavement maintenance.

2. The trailer main frame members shall be a perimeter or outside frame design with I-beam frame rails engineered to carry the maximum rated load at fifty-five (55) miles per hour minimum. Additionally, the frame assembly shall meet all the minimum capacities and requirements listed in these written specifications. The frame rail design may employ “lightening” holes to reduce weight.

3. The manufacturer shall provide structural tie down points, generally evenly spaced, to accommodate the securing of various large construction equipment. “D” Rings or other manufacturer provided, properly rated, tie down points shall accept 5/16” and up to 3/8” Grade 70 chain. A minimum of eight (8) tie downs per side, evenly spaced, shall be provided.

4. Each outer frame rail shall include twelve (12) structural brackets or pockets, evenly spaced, to accept outriggers designed to accept planks for the purpose of widening the effective load deck by ten (10) inches per side. Twelve (12) outrigger brackets, in total, shall be provided.

5. Main frame cross members will not exceed sixteen (16) inches on center maximum, however the manufacturer may reduce the spacing as necessary to meet these specifications and load capacity requirements.

6. Main frame outer rails will be integrally welded to the cross members.

7. The trailer shall have no traditional landing gear. Lifting of the trailer shall be achieved by backing the tractor, with frame ramps, under the detachable gooseneck portion of the trailer.

8. The detachable gooseneck shall be eight (8) feet in length and shall be a full width gooseneck, equipped with steel flanged rollers designed to ride on the tow vehicle frame ramps to lift the trailer and align the king pin to the fifth wheel to couple to the tractor.

9. The detachable gooseneck shall be equipped with an integrated stand assembly that can be manually deployed from the left (road) side. The stands, when deployed shall rest on the tractor frame rails to keep the gooseneck assembly elevated when disconnected from the trailer.

10. The main deck shall provide a length of twenty-three (23) feet minimum, but shall be the maximum length practical while maintaining the complete overall length of the trailer at forty-eight (48) feet.

11. Decking shall be two (2) inch nominal thickness minimum Apitong installed lengthwise and attached with two (2) torx head screws at each end minimum, and two (2) torx head screws at each intermediate location.

If upgraded decking material is available, the vendor shall list the upgrade(s) as an option and list the cost(s) separately in the bid response.

12. The rear of the trailer shall have an approved means of providing required under-ride protection and shall conform to all Federal Motor Carrier Regulations, California Vehicle Code, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, California Bureau of Motor Carrier Safety and any other applicable legal requirements in effect at the time of production.

13. The rear of the trailer shall be equipped with an air actuated “Flip Tail” ramp assembly for loading equipment over the rear of the trailer without the need to detach the gooseneck. Properly sized air reservoirs on the trailer (air supplied by the tractor) shall provide air pressure to air chambers to actuate and operate the ramp assembly. Lifting capacity shall be seven thousand five hundred (7,500) pounds minimum. The load ramp will hinge at the rear of the suspension pillion of the trailer utilizing a tuck under flip tail section to provide a smooth transition to the ground with an approximate sixteen (16) degree ramp angle to level ground. The ramp design shall provide for a minimal break over angle to the top of the suspension pillion.

The surface of the ramps shall provide necessary traction for loading of construction equipment, while minimizing the accumulation of debris. The load ramp and flip tail / approach ramp assembly will employee a locking mechanism which will latch securely when in the stowed / travel position to prevent accidental lowering during travel. The controls for the flip tail ramp will be installed in a protected enclosure at the rear of the trailer on the right (curb) side (preferred) between the trailer axles. All control switches or levers will be properly labeled in accordinance with these written specifications. See “I. GENERAL, 10.

LABELS:”.

14. Full width, full sized “Oversize Load” signage in caution yellow with black lettering shall be provided which shall include upright brackets for sign mounting into pockets permanently mounted on the rear of the trailer. The pockets, or receptacles shall provide a method to positively secure the sign assembly during transport.

15. Lighting receptacles shall be provided at all four (4) corners of the main load deck to accommodate over size load lighting. Connectors shall be metal construction high quality sockets with hinged spring loaded covers.

16. Two (2) aluminum auxiliary loading ramps, two (2) feet long shall be provided. The ramps shall attach to the forward end of the load deck to be used for loading over the front on the deck when the gooseneck is detached. The ramps shall be as light weight as practical while retaining the strength to support heavy construction equipment. Please see: “III. OPTIONS, D. RECESSED DECK STORAGE FOR RAMPS:” for a storage solution for the ramps.

17. Dealer/Vendor will provide the County three (3) drawings showing the side, top and rear views of the proposed trailer showing dimensions, weights, capacities, load angles, and break over angles with the bid response.

G. BRAKES:

1. Full ABS air drum brakes will be supplied with full “S” cam actuation on all axles to meet or exceed the maximum axle load rating. Individual air/spring brake chambers will be provided for each brake position.

2. Spring type parking brake chamber assemblies with automatic adjusting slack adjusters on each wheel end.

3. Air brake glad hand couplers shall be center mounted, forward facing and adequately spaced on the front of the trailer gooseneck. The glad hands shall be color coded red for the emergency air on the left (road) side and blue for the supply air on the right (curb) side.

4. Air lines shall detach using DOT approved air quick couplers at the base of the gooseneck. Air connections shall be in a protected location.

5. Air tank drain pull cords shall be labeled and easily accessible for draining air tanks without the need to go under the trailer.

H. SUSPENSION, AXLES, WHEELS AND TIRES:

1. Air ride suspension with manual dump valve sufficient to support the maximum GVWR of trailer at 55

MPH minimum.

2. Minimizing the approach angle of the loading ramp will be crucial during operation. The air suspension shall be designed to allow the air to be dumped during loading operations and support the full rated load capacity while dumped without damage to the air bags or any other part of the suspension.

3. An “Air Weigh” (or equivalent) air suspension, pressure activated, load gauge system shall be provided to indicate the maximum load capacity.

4. Two (2) axles rated at twenty-five thousand (25,000) pounds per axle minimum.

5. Axle spacing shall be fifty-four (54) inches minimum between the forward and rear axle centers.

6. Hubs: Oil bath bearings & seals with 75W-90 synthetic lube. Sight glass hub caps for easy inspection of oil level. Preferred hub cap is Stemco part#343-4009.

7. Wheels: Eight (8) hub piloted eight (8) lug 6.75 inch by 17.5 inch steel disc wheels painted or powder coated white.

8. Tires: Eight (8) 235/75R x 17.5 – 16PLY (H) rated tires.

9. Hubometer: Stemco hub odometer shall be a Data Trac Pro, field programmable, electronic hubometer programmed and calibrated for accuracy for the specific tire supplied on the trailer(s).

The preferred location is the rearmost axle on the left (road) side. The appropriate Stemco “hat style” metal hub bracket similar to Stemco part # 610-0065 must be installed and fastened with the hub cap flange cap bolts. A center mount style that attaches solely to the hub cap sight glass in place of the standard plug is unacceptable. Please see manufacturer’s web site at:

http://www.stemco.com/product/data-trac-pro/ NOTE: The Stemco DataTrac hubometer must be properly programmed / calibrated for the correct tire outside diameter immediately upon installation or the default programming will remain and future reprogramming will be locked out upon first use, and the hubometer will need to be replaced. If the manufacturer or selling dealer does not have the ability to program the Stemco DataTrac hubometer, please deliver the hubometer and the appropriate mounting bracket as loose parts and the County will install and program the hubometer.

http://www.stemco.com/product/data-trac-pro/

I. LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL:

1. All lighting will conform to Federal Motor Carrier Regulations, California Vehicle Code, National Highway

Traffic Safety Administration, California Bureau of Motor Carrier Safety and any other legal requirements that may apply. Lights will be positioned or protected from damage incurred by mud flaps, backing into debris piles, etc.

2. The following LED lights will be installed:

a. Taillights, turn signals & stoplights will be Truck-Lite LED #44302R four (4”) inch round, grommet mounted, or Truck-Lite LED #60250 oval, grommet mounted. Minimum one (1) on left and one (1) on right rear. Should more than one tail/stop/turn lamp be used on each side, all taillight elements will illuminate. Tail/stop/ turn lights will not be located more than eighteen (18) inches forward from the rearmost extremity of the vehicle. Both tail/stop/turn will be visible per FMVSS 571.108.

b. Side turn signal and marker lights will be Truck-Lite LED #60421Y oval grommet mounted. One

(1) light shall be installed on each side at the approximate middle outside of the frame rail as high as practical. Both the turn signal function and the marker light function will be utilized.

c. Marker lights will be Truck-Lite LED #10250R or 10250Y grommet mounted, two and one half (2 ½”) inch diameter. Two (2) red lights will be mounted one (1) on right and one (1) on left sides at rear facing the side and will be located no more than eighteen (18) inches forward from the rearmost portion of the vehicle. If required due to vehicle length, two (2) yellow lights will be mounted on front sides of body facing the side, one (1) on right and one (1) on left. Rear markers will not be located more than eighteen (18) inches forward than the rearmost extremity of the vehicle.

d. Clearance lights will be Truck-Lite LED #10250R or 10250Y grommet mounted two and one half (2 ½”) inch diameter. Two (2) red lights will be mounted on rear facing rear, one (1) on right and one (1) on left as wide as possible on vehicle. These clearance lights will be in addition to taillights. If required, two (2) yellow lights will be mounted on front of body facing forward, one (1) on right and one (1) on left to indicate width of body. Thought will be given to the placement of these lights to avoid lights being mounted in a position that would reflect into drivers view from mirrors. Rear clearance and front (if required in front) clearance lights will be placed to indicate the extreme width of the vehicle.

e. Identification lamps will be Truck-Lite LED #10250R or Truck-Lite ID bar #35740R and will be protected from damage.

f. License plate light: Truck-Lite LED Model 15 with bullet connectors. Light may require protection from being stepped on depending on location.

g. Trailer Electrical Socket: Seven-pole Cole Hersee #12063-01 split pole connector installed in the center of the forward cross member (Plastic plug is unacceptable). The rear of the socket shall be adequately protected from moisture and corrosion with a protective boot such as Cole Hersee #11178.

3. No adapters will be used to convert standard bullet plug style to Fit N Forget style. All light connectors shall be permanently wired to the electrical harness per these specifications.

4. The use of “Scotch Lock” or equivalent wiring harness connectors is not acceptable. Any necessary wire splices and/or butt connections will be soldered and shrink wrapped, or finished using heat shrink butt connectors or crimped butt connectors with shrink-wrapping.

5. Wiring harness must be resealed when opened. All electrical wiring will be in conduit or loom as possible.

6. Automatic resetting circuit breakers will protect all trailer lighting. Breakers will be enclosed in a protected watertight junction box (Pollack part # 1716 or equivalent) located in a protected area near the front of the trailer which is accessible for service.

7. Grommets will be used where loom or wires pass through compartments, frame members, bulkheads or any other material that may abrade wiring.

8. Positive protection or metal shielding will be used to preclude the chaffing of wiring against frame members chassis, components, adjacent hoses/lines, etc.

9. Any wiring passing through a tool, materials supply compartment or work area will be encased in steel tubing for protection. Tube ends will be properly cleaned and de-burred to prevent any wire chaffing.

10. Wiring will be securely fastened and supports using properly sized metal cushion clamps, metal clips or other industry accepted supporting non plastic hardware. Tie-wraps will be used only between primary wiring supports as necessary to aid in the securing of wire bundles. Tie-wraps will not be used for the primary supporting or securing of wiring. Stick-on or glue-on wire retainers are not acceptable.

J. REFLECTORS: Reflectors will be provided to meet California Vehicle Code.

1. Reflectors will be provided to meet all Federal and State of California Vehicle Codes. All reflectors will be Truck-Lite (Signal Stat) model 41 (Red), 41A (Yellow) or equivalent https://www.truck-lite.com/41.html Stick on or glue on reflectors are unacceptable.

2. Reflectors will be installed in the following positions regardless of the width of the vehicle. Two (2) red at rear facing rear. One (1) red on each side at rear facing the side. Rear side reflectors will not be located more than eighteen (18) inches forward than the rearmost extremity of the vehicle. One (1) amber reflector on each side facing the side at midpoint only if required due to length of vehicle. One (1) amber reflector on each side facing the side at front (cab factory integrated reflectors in marker or signal lenses are acceptable).

3. Conspicuity tape will be applied as required by California vehicle code and FMVSS.

K. REGISTRATION CONTAINER & LICENSE PLATE:

1. Install a James King & Co. Model 300 document box on even vertical surface with cover facing down.

See web page: http://www.jameskingco.com/product/security-box/ , or call James King & Co. at (800) 824- 8635 for information.

2. License plate will have a dedicated mounting position that is protected from damage.

L. PAINT:

1. Trailer will be white.

2. COLOR COAT will be Sherwin Williams Genesis 3.5 Low VOC Acrylic Urethane, single stage or

DuPont Imron 5000. Two (2) to three (3) coats will be applied resulting in a total dry thickness of 2.0 to

2.5 mil minimum.

3. PRIMER will be as specified by color coating manufacturer. Two coats will be applied with a total dry thickness of 1.5 to 2.0 mil minimum.

4. TOTAL FINISH THICKNESS will be 3.5 mil minimum.

5. Manufacturer’s procedures will be followed in the application of the primer and finish coats that will result in the validation of Manufacturers warranty for finish coat used.

6. Underside of body and toolboxes will be properly prepped, primed and seal coated to prevent rust and corrosion.

7. ALL brackets and welds will be primed and painted.

8. During the pre-delivery inspection a paint inspection may be conducted to determine preparation, coats of paint applied, total thickness and type of paint used, etc. This may be accomplished by but not limited to adhesion, thickness or other on site testing and sending paint chips to laboratories for evaluation. Should it be determined that the paint has been applied improperly, the paint thickness or coats are insufficient, or a non-specified paint has been used then the bidder will correct the problem and will be responsible for any costs to the County in determining the inconsistent process or materials with these specifications.

9. The bidder will be responsible for the pre-mature failure of the paint due to incorrect preparation, application, mixing, or materials. Bidder will not be responsible for the failure of the specified paint due to manufacturer’s product defects.

III. OPTIONS

The following options shall be priced separately in the bid submission. Please provide a separate cost for each of https://www.truck-lite.com/41.html http://www.jameskingco.com/product/security-box/ the items listed below.

A. REDUCE CROSS MEMBER SPACING: Reduce cross member spacing from standard spacing to twelve

(12) inches to increase the strength of the main deck. Please provide technical information including the load capacity increase from standard cross member spacing and the amount of weight increase.

B. ALUMINUM WHEELS: Please provide the cost and weight savings for aluminum wheels in lieu of the standard steel wheels.

C. SCREENED / ENCLOSED GOOSENECK: Please provide the cost and weight increase to add screen panels in the gooseneck to allow for storage and transport of tools and accessories.

D. RECESSED DECK STORAGE FOR RAMPS: Please provide the cost to add recessed storage in the main deck to store and transport the aluminum load ramps.

E. UPGRADED DECK MATERIAL: If an upgraded deck option is available that has advantages in use or service life compared to Apitong or standard hardwood deck, please provide the cost and information on the benefits of the upgrade.

IV. TRADE-IN PROPOSAL

The County of Sacramento wishes to consider offers for a trade-in of our current 2006 Cozad 35 Ton detachable gooseneck trailer. Please refer to the RFB listing for details regarding a bidder’s meeting for an opportunity to view the trailer in person prior to the bid closing date. General pictures of the trailer in it’s current condition (at the time of the drafting of this specification) are inserted below. The County will continue to use the trailer until the new trailer is delivered and accepted by the County.

IMPORTANT NOTE: All bids are welcomed. Bid proposals that do not include a trade-in offer will not be rejected. The County of Sacramento, at it’s sole discretion, will determine if a trade in is in the best interest of the County based on all proposals (with or without trade-in offers) that are received. The County may decide to purchase the new trailer, while declining the trade-in proposal. Bidder’s should not assume the County will accept a trade in offer when pricing the new trailer for the bid submission. Price the new trailer as if there is no trade in. Keep any trade in proposal amount independent of the price of the new trailer. Please consider the following if proposing a trade-in offer:

1. Please provide a trade in value, the amount that your firm will effectively pay, or that will be deducted from the final invoice of the new trailer, after the new trailer is accepted.

2. The County of Sacramento holds clear title to the existing 2006 Cozad trailer issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Upon acceptance of a trade-in offer and accepting the new trailer, the County of Sacramento will release the title to the dealer.

3. The transportation of the trailer and all associated transportation costs shall be the responsibility of the dealer accepting / purchasing the trade-in. The pick-up location will be: County of Sacramento, Fleet Services Division, 4001 Branch Center Rd. Sacramento, CA 95827.

4. The trailer is currently registered and will remain registered until the final transfer takes place. The County will attest that no DMV back fees, or any other liens or delinquencies related to the trailer exist.

5. The County will continue to use the trailer in it’s current role until the new trailer is delivered and accepted by the County of Sacramento. The current use of the trailer is as a motor pool vehicle that is not used every day. Various County departments use the vehicle, as needed, to move construction equipment such as asphalt pavers, asphalt grinders and excavators.

6. The additional use described in #4. above will be minimal, likely less than 3,000 miles. The trailer has accumulated approximately 51,000 miles of use since being released into service as a new trailer in June 2006, or approximately 2,685 miles annually.

7. No Stand-Alone Offers Accepted: The County will not accept stand-alone offers to buy the trailer outright, without a proposal for the sale of a new trailer. If the County does not accept a trade-in offer associated with the purchase of a new trailer, the trailer will be sold in accordance with County of Sacramento, Department of General Services policies and procedures for the liquidation of County surplus property.

TRAILER DESCRIPTION: 2006 Cozad, 35 ton capacity, 8 wheel, air ride, detachable wide gooseneck, 24’ low boy load deck, 44.5’ overall length, 102” wide, 12” king pin setting.

I. GENERAL