Specifications for Tandem Axle Equipment Trailer.doc

SPECIFICATIONS

TANDEM AXLE EQUIPMENT TRAILER

DESCRIPTION: The trailer shall be a Landoll Model 455B-53, heavy-duty, single drop, platform type designed for ground loading and hauling heavy equipment such as pavers, rollers and related equipment (this is the only manufacturer and model accepted). The unit shall be designed with the use of computer-aided engineering and shall be fabricated with the most modern manufacturing equipment and techniques. The trailer shall be new and a current production model. Prototypes and or demonstrators will not be acceptable.

CAPACITY:

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Minimum GVWR of 97,100 lbs. - 80,000 lbs. distributed and 50,000 lbs. concentrated load within 10 ft. at highway speeds. The empty weight of the trailer is to be approximately 24,485 lbs. (53’ overall length).

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FRAME:

The frame construction shall consist of four fabricated 80,000 and 100,000 PSI, hi tensile strength steel beams. The crossmembers are typically 4" Jr. I-Beams throughout the lower deck, placed on 8" centers. The frame shall be of electrically welded per AWS-D1.1 structural steel. The outer beam has a 3/8" x 6" top flange, a 3/8" x 3-1/2" bottom flange and a 3/16" web. The inner beam will have a 3/4" x 6" bottom flange in the undercarriage travel area and a 1/2" x 6" top flange and 3/16" web. The lower deck with hinge tilt frame must be a rigid one-piece structural design with welded rigid approach plate (no hinge). The frame shall be designed, constructed, and rated for the full capacity of the trailer.

PLATFORM:

The platform shall be a single drop type, eight and one-half (8.5) feet in width. Flooring shall consist of minimum 1-3/8" apitong hardwood, adequately secured in place by two screws per alternating crossmember. A flat type 28" x 102" rigid approach plate will be load bearing and be a structural part of the trailer without being hinged. The trailer shall have a low load angle of 6-1/2 ° degrees yet will have an increased 15°-degree dump angle capacity. Loaded deck height will not exceed 37 inches. A 24" long x 4" diameter greaseable slope roller painted black with TGIC polyester powder coating shall be centered and recessed at the front edge of the lower deck.

GOOSENECK:

The gooseneck (forward) end of the trailer is hinged to the lower deck with a greaseable pivot hinge on the outer beams. The drop from the upper deck to the lower deck shall be a 22-inch drop. The kingpin plate shall not be less than 1/2" thick and hinged to allow loading and unloading with tractor and trailer in jackknife position. The full-width gooseneck shall be suitable for use with a 48-inch fifth wheel height. The kingpin, SAE J-700b type, shall be located 21 inches from the front of the trailer. The fifth wheel shall have an 83-1/2” swing clearance. An optional 24" x 4-1/2" greaseable slope roller painted black with TGIC polyester powder coating shall be centered and recessed at the rear of the top deck.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM:

The hydraulic system will have 20 GPM at 2500 PSI with an open center valve. The control valve shall include an integrated flow control inlet that can handle up to 53 GPM with direct relief to the tank. The control valve must have direct acting solenoids for remote control operations on all functions with zinc-plated body, sealed controls and fully enclosed spools. Work sections of the valve will flow at 20 GPM, the power beyond will flow at 6 GPM. All cylinder circuits will include a counter-balance valve and must operate at the full 20 GPM flow.

WINCH:

The winch shall be mounted at the front of the upper deck. The winch will have a horizontal pull capacity of 20,000 pounds, 2 speed planetary with winch free wheel at side of trailer and will be equipped with 85 feet flexible cable. The winch shall have a 3-foot long high-test 3/8" lead chain and 1/2" hook shall be attached to the cable by a swedge lock with thimble.

TOOLBOX:

Two tool compartments 7"H x 34"W x 29"D with locking T-latches to be located in the front of the upper deck.

TIE DOWNS:

The full perimeter of the deck shall be provided with combination chain slot/ stake pockets located on 16" centers. The stake pockets shall measure (1-5/8" x 2-7/8") and are suitable for use with removable (lift-out) sections of stake-type sides. In addition, two keyhole chain slots shall be located across the front of the lower deck and six across the rear approach plate.

WHEELS:

9" diameter hub piloted disc type, 17.5 x 6.75 steel, tubeless, 8-stud, 10.827" bolt circle. The wheel shall be 5.60 offset, 4 hand hole, capacity 5,675 lbs. @ 125 PSI for stud type dual mounting with a flange nut.

TIRES: Size- 235/75R x 17.5 LRH regular tread, radial.

BRAKES:

The trailer shall be equipped with a Wabco 4S 2M ABS brake anti-lock system. Full air-operated brake equipment for all wheels, outboard drums, automatic slack adjuster, heavy-duty, 12-1/4" x 7-1/2", non-asbestos lining material, automatic spring brake application on both axles, upon accidental breakaway, complying with all State and Federal ICC requirements.

SUSPENSION:

The suspension shall be of the thru-axle type with Neway RLU228 air ride suspension. The trailer will be a 3 (three) axle trailer, with each axle having a 25,000 lb. capacity or 50,000 lb. capacity overall. Axles will be equipped with oil seal hubs.

UNDERCARRIAGE:

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The undercarriage shall travel forward and return hydraulically. The undercarriage shall be equipped with a centralized grease system located at the rear of the undercarriage. The undercarriage shall be painted black with TGIC polyester powder coating. It shall travel on (4) four, 4", 40,000 lb. greaseable needle bearing rollers. Four hold-down keepers secure the undercarriage under the trailer frame.

All rollers and bearings are removable and replaceable. The undercarriage shall travel forward by two 4" hydraulic cylinders to achieve a 6-1/2 °degree load angle. The inner beams shall have two pockets located near the rear of the trailer in which the rollers will rest, creating a secured undercarriage positive lock and alignment while the trailer is in travel model. While the trailer is in loading position the rollers will sit in two inverted pockets in the inner beams near the front of the lower deck. All light wiring, air and hydraulic lines will be encased in a heavy plastic flex chain to ensure maximum protection. The centralized grease system will have grease zerk ports to service the axles and the traveling undercarriage rollers.

LIGHTS:

The trailer shall be equipped with clear lens LED lights with chrome bezel and conspicuity tape and reflectors in compliance with applicable State and Federal Motor Vehicle Laws, including turn signals, taillights, clearance lights, midship turn signals and brake lights. A standard 7-way receptacle, SAE J-560a type, shall be provided. All wiring shall be of adequate capacity and properly installed for maximum protection from damage and weather. All lights shall be recessed or otherwise provided with adequate guards to prevent accidental damage. The wiring harness shall be Grote “Xtreme” with a 7-year warranty. Wiring harness to be neoprene compression sealed and will be supported every two feet of run. Harness will be protected when running through metal opening. Lighting will be quick disconnect and shock mounted. A light shall be mounted to illuminate the license plate on the rear bumper of the trailer.

FINISH:

The raw trailer frame will be steel shot-blasted to bright metal. A zinc-rich powder primer is to be applied prior to painting the entire frame with a TGIC polyester powder coat color paint. The powder paint is to be cured in a bake oven at 400 degrees. All painted surfaces to be painted white with TGIC powder coat paint before any components are mounted.

CONTROLS:

The trailer shall be equipped with a centralized hydraulic control center. Detailed operating instructions shall be etched onto a lighted aluminum panel.

EQUIPMENT:

The unit shall be complete with all standard equipment and accessories normally furnished by manufacturer. In addition, equipment shall be furnished as follows:

Unit to meet all applicable OSHA requirements.

Unit to meet all applicable FMVSS, DOT, and ICC requirements.

Mudflap brackets and flaps.

Dual gladhand connection air supply at the front of the trailer.

The rear bumper to meet all applicable FMVSS 571.223 and 571.224

Deck Length 53’ Overall – 43’ Lower Deck

SPECIAL NUMBER:

Each unit shall be provided with a manufacturer’s serial number, unique to each unit, permanently attached by plate for easy identification. The serial number shall be used by the department and manufacturer to identify units for recall, to aid in recovery of stolen units, to establish ownership, and for other similar reasons. The trailer serial number shall contain 17 characters and shall conform to Federal vehicle identification numbering standards. The last five numbers of the serial number shall be weld-beaded into the trailer frame.

GENERAL BID REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS PERTAIN TO ALL ITEMS LISTED WITHIN THIS BID SPECIFICATION.

DELIVERY/PAYMENT: Delivery shall be considered complete and ready for payment process once all ancillary, allied, optional equipment, and manuals have been received, all systems checked against the specifications and the complete unit is deemed operational.

LINE SHEET: Two (2) Line set tickets shall be furnished with each vehicle.

MANUALS: For each vehicle being built, including cab and chassis, ancillary, allied or optional equipment purchased as built, the following manuals shall be available in hard copy, online or Flash Drive format.

Two (2) Parts Catalogs

Two (2) Shop Manuals

Two (2) Operator's Manuals

Two (2) Electrical System Schematics/Drawings

Note: Vendor to provide all information and / or hyper-links for access to manufacturers online manuals and training.

PRE-BUILD MEETING: Awarded vendor shall schedule a Pre-Build meeting within two weeks of bid award, prior to manufacturing/fabrication, to confirm all build specifications and dimensions.

PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE: Awarded vendor shall perform a complete pre-delivery service prior to delivering the unit to NDOT.

All Fluids filled to proper levels.

All lights shall be checked to confirm they are in working order.

All functions of this unit, including all ancillary, allied and optional equipment shall be checked and in working order prior to delivery to NDOT.

SPECIFICATION CONFIRMATION: Factory confirmation of specifications ordered required

ASAP after order is placed.

TRAINING: The successful bidder shall be requested to provide a qualified factory authorized service representative to provide four (4) hours mechanical and four (4) hours operator training at the end users location(s) in Reno for an estimated 5 to 50 employees.

WARRANTY, MAINTENANCE AND RECALL REQUIREMENTS: See additional requirements.

WELDING:

All welds shall be continuous welds on all seams. Skip welds shall not be acceptable.

All welds shall be free of slag inclusions and under cut. Fillet weld sizes shall be equivalent to the thickness of the least of the jointed plates.

All material installed shall be new and free of rust.

All metal shall be thoroughly cleaned, acid etched, primed, and painted at a minimum of 5 mil thickness

Shall be free of all cracks, dents and defects due to metal fatigue or physical damage.

All welding shall be done by human and or machine and shall meet or exceed the American Welding Society Standards. (Certificates available upon request).

All welds shall be done using the same welding consumables as the material being welded (no mild steel on stainless steel).

NOTE: Any exceptions to specifications must be noted on a separate document and uploaded into NevadaEPro with your proposal.

OPTIONS: Vendor are requested to provide pricing for the following options:

M&W Wrecker custom installed under upper deck engine/hyd system

Toolboxes self-supporting, side opening lids

400 series fold down step, one on each side

Wireless remote, full function winch, tilt, travel

Dual LED work lights slope mounted