Specifications (Updated 11.7.2022)

UTILITY WORK MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS

Used Transport Truck Minimum 52,000 GVWR Provide and deliver FOB Helena, Montana, used tandem axle trucks (day cab only) with a sliding 5th wheel and a minimum 52,000 GVWR (Cab and chassis to be a 2010 model year or newer and have less than 550,000 miles) per the following minimum specifications:

1.0

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 Color:

a. The cab, hood, fenders, and doors shall have paint that is in good condition.

1.2 Cab and Chassis - (Conventional cab required.):

a. Day cab preferred.

b. All windows shall be tinted safety glass and free of defects.

c. Seats shall have new upholstery and the following:

1.

Driver's seat shall be a high back with head restraint, air suspension type with four-way adjustment.

2.

The passenger seat can be standard production.

d. Retractable shoulder safety belts for the driver and passenger.

e. Interior of cab shall be totally detailed with new floor mats.

f. Instrument panel shall have all necessary gauges grouped within clear view from the operator's position and shall include the following: (Instruments maybe analog, digital or both).

Fuel & DEF gauge.

Ammeter or voltmeter.

3.

Air pressure gauge with low-pressure audio warning.

4.

Speedometer & Odometer (measured in miles & MPH).

5.

Oil pressure and water temperature gauges, both of which shall have visual (lamps) and audio (buzzer) warning systems for low oil pressure and high-water temperature.

6.

Tachometer.

g. Two heavy-duty windshield wipers with windshield-washers.

h. Arm rests on each door.

i. Auxiliary 12-volt power point.

j. Dual sun visors.

k. Dome light.

l. Dual air horns or dual tone single trumpet.

m. Electrical horn.

n. The cab shall be equipped with dual mirrors not less than 6 inches x 16 inches. A separately adjustable minimum 8-inch round convex mirror to be attached to the main mirror supporting rods, on each side. Inside cab rearview mirror is not required.

o. Fuel Tank shall be two (2) step tanks ICC approved with minimum capacity of seventy (70) gallons. Steps shall have safety tread and adequate toe clearance.

p. Hand grab rails, mounted vertically behind both doors.

q. The hood and fenders shall tilt forward for easy access to engine compartment.

r. Radio AM-FM.

s. Front bumper.

t. Full-length, heavy-duty insulated rubber floor covering.

u. Air conditioning.

v. Tilt steering wheel.

1.3 Frame:

a. The frame section modulus and tensile strength of the steel shall have a minimum Resistant Bending Moment (RBM) not less than 1,600,000 inch/lb. using single or reinforced frame rails. Any frame modifications made will use OEM approved cross members.

b. Shall have a sliding fifth wheel mounted to frame.

c. Cab to axle dimension shall be 128-144 inches.

1.4 Tires:

a. All tires front and rear will be radial type.

b. The front and rear tires shall be new unused. Rear tires shall have mud and snow tread.

1.5 Wheels:

a. All wheels, shall be heavy-duty 10-hole steel disc hub piloted.

b. All tires and wheels must be sized and rated to meet complete unit GVWR.

1.6 Shock Absorbers:

a.

The front axle shall have heavy-duty shock absorbers. None needed on the rear axle.

1.7 Brakes:

a. Air brakes are required.

b. Full 360-degree brake dust cover on all wheels.

c. Parking brake with dash mounted quick release valve shall be provided.

d. Automatic heated reservoir moisture ejectors shall be installed. Air reservoir shall be equipped with a drain cock easily accessible to the operator.

e. Automatic slack adjusters shall be provided.

f. Air drier shall be installed between the reservoir and the compressor.

1.8 Engine:

a. The engine shall be a minimum 11L SAE net horsepower of 400 and peak torque of 1350 lbs.

b.

Engine to have a lockable hand throttle, dash mounted (electronic or manual types acceptable).

c.

A two (2) position, Jacobs-style engine brake.

d.

Filters shall provide severe service duty and:

Air cleaner with a pop-out type, air restriction indicator.

A heated fuel water separator with a sight bowl.

d. Cooling System:

Radiator shall be heaviest duty, highest capacity option available.

Anti-freeze shall be a 50/50 mix.

A spin-on type anti-corrosion coolant filter, if applicable.

A 110/120-volt A.C., 1000-watt minimum electric engine block heater.

h.

Air compressor, minimum 16.0 cubic feet. Air compressor intake shall be routed from engine intake.

1.9 Front Axle & Springs:

Front axle shall have a manufacturer-rated capacity of not less than 12,000 lbs.

Axle spring rating shall not be less than 12,000 pounds.

c.

Power steering.

1.10 Transmission, Clutch, Drive Line and Rear Axle:

Manual transmission shall be a minimum 10-speed with PTO provisions.

Rear tandem axle.

Rear tandem drive axles with power divider, torque proportioning type that shall include an air activated lockout mechanism, driver activated.

Rear axle shall be manufacturer's rated capacity of 40,000 pounds.

Rear spring suspension shall have a capacity not less than 40,000 lbs.

Magnetic drain plug for axles.

1.11 Electrical System:

The alternator shall be heavy duty, have an output not less than 160 amperes at 12 volts.

Electrical

Shall be 12-volt, heavy duty, and negative ground.

2. Batteries with minimum combined 2700 CCA. Battery box shall be frame mounted.

c. Units shall have electrical noise suppression to reduce or eliminate noise interference to two-way radio reception and transmission.

1.13 Bid Approval:

The following bid will be awarded on the following criteria. Each criterion will be evaluated and scored separately. The vendor that is awarded the highest points of the accumulated total of all four criterion will be awarded the bid.

a. Condition of vehicle: the qualified bidder must provide a clear picture of the interior, exterior and drive train of the trucks bid. Any additional information regarding the condition of the units, such as major component condition or replacement, will be considered. Ten points shall be awarded to the vendors bid that demonstrate the best condition of the group of trucks bid. All other bids shall receive a percentage of points based on the evaluated condition demonstrated.

b. Mileage of vehicle: the qualified bidder must provide an odometer disclosure statement for each truck bid. Ten points shall be awarded to the vendor for the group of trucks bid with the lowest total mileage. All other proposals shall receive a percentage of points available for their group bid.

c. Model year: the qualified bidder shall provide information on the model year of trucks bid. Ten points shall be awarded to the vendor for the group of trucks bid with the newest model years. All other proposals shall receive a percentage of points available for their group bid.

d. Price: the qualified bidder will submit a cost per each for the trucks bid. Ten points shall be awarded to the vendor for the group of trucks bid that is the lowest price per each truck. All other proposals shall receive a percentage of points available based on their price per each.

QUOTE SECTION

Provide and deliver, FOB Helena, Montana, used tandem axle cab and chassis per the above minimum specifications and requirements.

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