Specifications[1].doc
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- Hydraulic Detachable Lowboy Trailer
- Solicitation number
- RFQ - 17D - 10071400000000000046
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- Kennebec County, Maine
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This is a technical specification document issued by the Maine Department of Transportation Fleet Services for the procurement of a hydraulically detachable lowboy trailer. The specification details requirements for a new or used 5th wheel design trailer with a model year between 2007 and 2009 and fewer than 4,500 hours of operation. The trailer is intended for the delivery of construction equipment and must meet specific dimensional, construction, and performance standards. Key specifications include a minimum capacity of 35 tons per 16 feet of deck, a platform width not exceeding 102 inches, a minimum platform length of 24 feet, full-width wood-covered decking at least 1.5 inches thick, T-1 steel I-beam construction with cambered beams, air ride suspension with height control, anti-lock brakes with auto slack adjusters, LED lighting, and hydraulic operation for the gooseneck detach and support cylinders. The trailer must include 12-inch removable extension brackets, adjustable front ramps, a minimum of 10 lash rings, and a storage area for chains and binders.
Bidders are required to submit comprehensive bid proposals that include manufacturer's brochures, specification sheets, and a certification that the bidder maintains service facilities in Maine staffed with trained technicians and stocked with repair parts. All exceptions to the stated specifications must be clearly identified on separate documentation and submitted with the bid proposal; failure to list exceptions will be interpreted as full compliance with all specifications. The Maine Department of Transportation reserves the right to evaluate bids based on price, manufacturer performance data, delivery schedule, parts availability, and other relevant factors, and retains the authority to reject any and all bids. All bid proposals must include shipping and delivery costs to the Maine DOT Fleet Service at 105 Capitol Street, Augusta, Maine 04330.
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Department of Transportation
Fleet Services
Technical Specification
Hydraulically Detachable Lowboy Trailer
It is the purpose and intent of these specifications to describe a new or used Hydraulically Detachable Lowboy over highway trailer of 5th wheel design. Model year 2007 to 2009 only, with less than 4500 hours of operation time. Used in the delivery of construction equipment.
Item 1 Dimensions
1.1 Trailer shall have a minimum capacity of 35 tons in any 16 feet of deck.
1.2 Trailer platform width shall be a maximum of 102 inches wide.
1.3 Trailer shall have a minimum platform length of 24 feet.
1.4 Rear deck to main deck slope shall be a maximum of 3 to 1 (18 degrees).
1.5 Trailer decking shall be full width wood covered decking and shall be a minimum of 1 ½ inches thick.
1.6 Rear deck shall be a maximum of 102 inches in width and a of minimum10 feet long.
1.7 Trailer shall have 12 inch extension brackets (Outriggers) brackets shall be swinging & removable with double hook on.
1.8 Front trailer ramps shall be 41 inches long, adjustable and wood filled.
1.9 Trailer shall have a minimum of 10 lash rings, 4 per side (bent style) 1 each bolster (flat style).
1.10 Platform road height shall be a minimum of 22 inches loaded
1.11 Fifth wheel height loaded shall be adjustable from 48 inches to 52 inches.
Item 2 Construction
2.1 Trailer beams shall be T-1 steel, I beam type, cambered.
2.2 Trailer shall have tapered front beams (8 3/8 inches deep).
2.3 Cross member spacing shall be a minimum of 20 inches on center.
2.4 Gooseneck shall be non-grounded engaging removable – hi lift.
2.5 Gooseneck connection shall be pin & stirrup type with locking pin.
2.6 Trailer axles shall be a minimum of 22,500#, 5/8 inch wall.
2.7 Trailer suspension shall be air ride with a +3 / -3 height control.
2.8 Trailer shall have Anti-lock brakes with auto slack adjusters and outboard drums.
2.9 Trailer brakes shall be a minimum of 16.5 x 7 inch.
2.10 Trailer shall have spring brakes on a minimum of one axle.
2.11 Trailer hydraulics for gooseneck detach cyl. and gooseneck support cyl. shall be from tractor wet line.
2.12 Gooseneck support cyl. shall be hydraulically operated.
2.13 All trailer controls shall be on the drivers side
2.14 Wheels shall be steel disc, 10 hole hub piloted.
2.15 Lights shall be LED truck-light rubber sealed system.
2.16 Gooseneck shall have storage area with cover for chains and binders.
Item 3 General
3.1 Be it known that these specifications are a minimum and that bids will be evaluated based on price, manufacturers performance data, delivery schedule, parts availability and other items deemed appropriate.
3.2 Bidders are required to provide sufficient information with their bid such as manufacturer’s brochures, 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. The MaineDOT reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
3.3 Bidders shall supply a specification sheet with their bid proposals.
3.4 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.
3.5 All bid proposals will include shipping and delivery to MaineDOT Fleet Service, 105 Capitol St. Augusta Me. 04330
Rev. 7/10
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