TE25003 A2.docx

IFB Amendment #2

TURNKEY TRUCKS TE25003

Date Issued: April 22, 2025 Purpose of this Amendment: is to:

1) Amend Section 1.1 Competitive Solicitation Deadlines of the IFB as follows:

a. Question and Answer period will now end on 4/30/25

b. Deadline for submitting bids will now end on 5/22/25

2) Amend Section 4.4 Pricing as follows:

a. PRICING. Bid prices must include all cost components needed for the Turnkey Plow Truck as described in this Competitive Solicitation. See Exhibit C – Bid Price. A bidder’s failure to identify all costs in a manner consistent with the instructions in this Competitive Solicitation is sufficient grounds for disqualification.

· Inclusive Pricing: Bidders must identify and include all cost elements for the construction of the truck in their pricing. Freight for delivery to each of the 6 regions shall be identified in Exhibit B Turnkey Truck Specifications If the bidder is awarded a Contract, the total price for the Turnkey Plow Truck shall be the bidder’s price as submitted. Except as provided in the Contract, there shall be no additional costs of any kind.

· For bid submission, bidders shall supply a price for Item 1, Turnkey truck as follows: 68,000 lb chassis, 10 yard contractor box, 14 foot slip in hopper, hydraulic package B and Flat plate hitch. Also provide itemized prices which will be evaluated for price reasonableness. Item 1, turnkey truck will be evaluated for award consideration.

3) Amend Section 5.3 Protests C Protest Authority Response and D Decision is Final as follows:

a. The term Fleet Administrator shall be changed to Procurement and Materials Management office’s assigned staff member.

4) Clarification regarding many questions about the different types of bodies:

a. Every specification for the bodies begins with this statement - This specification is intended as a general indication of the type of equipment desired. Because of the variation in types of equipment available, other configurations will be evaluated and WSDOT reserves the right to reject any and all bids which do not meet the intent of the Specifications in the judgment of the Department. Bidders shall furnish complete specifications of the unit bid, including make and model numbers as well as all other pertinent data to facilitate evaluation for compliance with the intent of the specifications. See the Specification Evaluation section of the RFQ.

b. WSDOT confirms that vendors offering products that meet the intent of the specifications will be accepted. WSDOT will not be answering any of the body related questions due to the verbiage listed above. WSDOT owns and operates a variety of different body types that all meet the intent of the specifications in different ways. WSDOT currently owns, Henderson bodies, Viking Bodies, Monroe Bodies, Henke Bodies, and more.

5) To provide amended specifications embedded below as Exhibit A-2 Surcharge Certification– Revision 1

6) To provide amended specifications embedded below as Exhibit B Turnkey Truck Specifications – Revision 1

7) To provide amended specifications embedded below as Exhibit C Bid Submission (Pricing) – Revision 1

8) Informational – Hydraulic Packages C & D have been left in the specifications and pricing to accommodate wing plows, belly plows and Hooklift options.

9) Informational – WSDOT typically purchases 15-20 chassis (mainly plow trucks) per year on average.

10) Bidders may offer as options: Pal-lift T-40 or similar Hooklift in the options portion of the Contractor Box Specifications.

11) Bidders to offer as an option increased hydraulic package to make truck operable with a Tow Plow in the options portion of the Hydraulic Specifications.

12) Any questions regarding this Solicitation or Contract, contact TEFBids@wsdot.wa.gov .

IFB AMENDMENT NO. 2 TE25003 – TURNKEY TRUCK

Exhibit B Turnkey specs- Revision 1.xlsx chassis

Dump Truck Chassis, 43,000 GVW 4x2 front plow w/ spreader

Specification Requirements

I. General:

1. This specification describes Washington State Department of Transportation’s requirements for a Cab and Chassis.

II. Chassis, Load capacity and Measurements:

1. Chassis load rating shall be 43,000 lbs.

(GVWR).

2. Wheelbase shall be 175-181 inches with a set forward axle.

to be determined ultimatley by the body builder at time of order.

3. Cab to Axle (CA) shall be 96 inches clear.

4. Bumper to Back of Cab (Excluding extension) shall be approximately 107 inches to 114 inches, to be determined ultimatley by the body builder at time of order.

III. Frame:

1. The entire length of the frame rails shall be full depth, including an integral front frame extension. Extension to be a minimum of 20 inches in length.

2. Both frame rails, from front to rear, shall have a section modulus of 26. and a RBM of 3.100,000 in. lbs.

3. The section modulus at the engine cut outs shall be equal to or greater than 18.00 and a RBM of 2,000,000 in. lbs.

4. The frame rails will be treated with at least 2 mils of two-part epoxy primer and 2 mils of top coat finish paint. Totaling 4 mils. The powder coat process will exceed this requirement.

5. There shall be no holes or bolts in the top flange of the frame rails.

6. The left frame shall be clear, between the fuel tank and the front hanger of the rear spring assembly.

7. A front cross member shall be positioned and drilled to accommodate the mounting of a hydraulic pump and lines, without further modification.

The pintle hitch must be Premier 370EL or approved equal with air service chamber

8. Shall have a black steel swept back front bumper.

IV. Cab and Related Equipment:

1. Shall have an air ride premium cab to include the following

a. Molded header pockets for the driver and passenger sides

b. Sun visors for both driver and passenger, with an auxiliary sun visor on driver’s side.

c. Coaxial speakers.

2. Cab shall have at least 21 inches of clear space between the driver and passenger seat.

3. Shall have a metal guard mounted behind the grill to protect the radiator.

4. Shall have a circuit protected and labeled low hydraulic oil light mounted in the switch panel.

5. The unit shall be equipped with the following:

a. Engine voltmeter.

b. Engine oil pressure gauge.

c. Tachometer

d. Hour-meter

Allison oil temp gauge if equiped

e. Engine coolant temperature gauge.

f. High output 30,000 BTU heater with fresh air selection.

g. Factory installed air conditioning.

h. Shall have a digital and illuminated outside temperature indicator.

i. Visual and audible low oil pressure/high coolant temperature warning system.

6. Shall have dual heated and motorized west coast style or comparable side mirrors. The mirrors shall be equipped with an additional convex spot mirror shall have hood mounted convex mirrors 7.5" sq shall have a single piece heated windshield

7. Shall be equipped with an air horn.

8. Shall be equipped with cowl mounted, electric, intermittent windshield wipers.

9. Shall have a heavy-duty wiper motor and linkage equivalent to heavy snow package

10. The wiper linkage shall be severe duty formed linkage. Pressed steel linkage is not acceptable.

11. The interior cab noise level shall meet or exceed FMVSS requirements during normal operating conditions.

12. Shall be equipped with both interior and exterior egress / ingress assist handles on the driver’s side and interior grab handles on the passenger side.

13. Shall be equipped with an AM/FM Radio with bluetooth connection and speakers

Shall have usb-A and usb-C charging port inside cab

Shall have tilt front end

14. Shall be equipped with power windows and door locks.

VI. Seats

Both Driver’s and passenger seat shall be a cloth material with air suspension and high back with integral headrest and armrests

VII. Fuel Tank:

1. Shall have an 80-gallon top draw aluminum fuel tank.

2. The tank shall be equipped with the required amount of entry steps as required by FMVSS.

3. Shall be mounted on the left frame rail.

4. The tank shall have full encompassing rubber between the tank straps and the tank.

5. The tank shall minimize extending past the back of the Cab.

6. DEF tank cover shall be non-corrosive

VIII. Electrical & Lighting Systems:

1. All chassis lighting shall be LED lighting.

All strobes/ flashers must be both amber/ green LED

2. Shall be a 12-volt system.

3. All power distribution boxes, and fuse boxes will be mounted inside the cab. Including body remote power moduleut to 6 outputs and 6 inputs 80 max amp and TCM

4. Batteries shall include a 3-year warranty delivering at least 2,850 cold cranking amps (CCA) and be maintenance-free.

batteries terminal shall be sealed

5. The batteries shall be equipped with a ground cable which will be attached to the frame rail. All cable ends shall be sealed and equipped with rubber retainers and covers.

battery cables must be routed in a way that they are protected from arcing and rubbing

6. All battery cables exiting the battery box shall be routed through rubber grommets.

7. The battery box cover shall be constructed of a non-metallic reinforced material. The batteries shall rest in a plastic tray and be protected by an additional plastic cover covering all of the batteries. This cover shall be secured by thumbscrews or wing nuts.

8. The battery box shall be equipped with external jump start post and on the right side frame rail as close to cab as possible and 6 to 8 inches below frame flange. This is measured from highest point of battery box to top of frame rail flange

9. Shall have two OEM in dash 6 position switch panels powered by the ignition switch in both run and accessory positions. All switches shall be on/off and in the same row location.

a. Shall have automatic circuit protection with manual reset capability.

d. Located on the additional switch panel shall be labeled switches as annotated below

e. Position 1 (Beacon) amber in color

f. Position 2 (Alt flash) alternating flashers

g. Position 3 (work) work light /dump box light

h. Position 4 ( spinner light) if aplicable

i. Positions 5 (Ditch light) if aplicable j position 6 (wing light) if aplicable

j. The chassis electronics will be programmed to turn off the alternating lights when the turn signal or brakes lights are applied. After the turn signal or the brakes are not engaged the alt. flashing lights will continue to operate normally

10. The control panel on all equipment associated with this purchase will be wired and labeled uniformly.

11. A round 7-conductor, cable shall be wired from the main electrical panel, to the rear of the chassis and terminate into a standard 7-pole nonmetallic trailer connector with ABS.

12. The connection points on the 7-wire plug will be sealed and watertight. Both sides of this receptacle shall be packed with die-electric grease.

13. Shall be equipped with current and common lighting solutions (LED or new emerging technology).

14. Shall have the manufacturer’s standard, LED tail lights and assemblies to include backup lights.

shall have LED clearance /marker lights

15. Shall have "pre trip inspection" light test button

16. The OEM factory wired switch will prevent operation of the plow lights and headlights simultaneosly.

17. Supplier splices into the factory wiring harness is unacceptable

18. All body builders’ circuits as well as the circuits that coincide with the auxiliary switches in the dash shall be accessible to the body builder company at a location behind the driver’s seat, inside the cab.

IX. Engine:

1. Shall have at least 425 gross hp delivering 1500 ft lbs. torque,

2. Shall be equipped with an engine compression brake.

3. Electronic engine controls shall have the following settings:

a. Maximum road speed to be governed at 65 mph.

b. Shall have idle bump up/down feature.

c. Shall have adjustable idle timer

4. Shall be equipped with the manufacturers’ standard 110-volt block heater, with the receptacle located on the left side under the driver’s door.

5. Shall have unobstructed front crankshaft driven PTO provisions to include universal coupling flange

6. The engine shall have a zinc alloy oil pan.

X. Air Cleaner:

1. Shall be dual element, with fresh air intake.

2. A vacuum, air restriction indicator shall be mounted in the cab and it must indicate restriction for both elements.

3. A cab-controlled selector valve shall be located in the air cleaner that allows fresh air intake from outside of the vehicle during normal operations and from under the hood during cold weather operations.

XI. Engine Cooling System:

1. Shall be equipped with a two-speed temperature controlled, fan clutch.

2. Radiator shall be the manufacturers standard to include a coolant filter.

3. All coolant hose clamps shall be Constant Torque.

XII. Engine Exhaust System:

1. Shall be a single horizontal muffler and vertical turn back style pipe. The vertical pipe shall not protrude more than 3 - 5 inches behind the cab.

2. Shall have an under cab mounted horizontal DPF and DOC

3. The end of the exhaust pipe shall have a 45-degree tip out, positioned approximately 118 (9.8 feet) inches from the ground to the highest point of the tip out when the truck is empty. Exhaust must not exceed 11 feet.

XIII. Transmission:

1. Shall be an Allison RDS 4500 or accepted options

2. The transmission shall be equipped with a speed sensor cover with dual ports.

3. Shall be equipped with a variable sound backup alarm.

XIV. Steering System:

1. Shall have a dual power steering system.

2. Steering wheel shall be 18 inches in diameter.

3. Steering column shall be fully adjustable.

XV. Axles and Suspension:

1. Front Axle shall be an 20,000 lbs. axle, with oil filled hubs, sight glass and double acting shock absorbers.

2. Rear Axle shall have a 23,000 lbs. rating and a gear ratio to allow 65-mph, with a driver-controlled traction differential single axel no power divider

Bidders shall offer various rear axle gear ratios at no cost.

3. Shall have a vary-rate, constant rate or progressive suspension with 30,000 lbs. capacity, using a multi-leaf spring. Mono-leaf type spring is unacceptable. Additionally, the unit shall be equipped with 4,500 lbs., Multi-leaf auxiliary springs.

XVI. Wheels and Tires:

1. Front wheels shall be Aluminum

2. Rear wheels shall be powder coated white steel wheels with 11R 22.5 LRH steel belted traction radial tires.

3. All wheels shall be an Accuride steel wheel with an individual weight rating of at least 8,000 pounds per wheel. White in color

5. All wheels shall have wheel guards installed on all axles. This will include guards between the hub and the wheel as well as in-between each wheel. (Duals)

6. Lead wheel weights are unacceptable

XVII. Brake System:

1. Shall be an anti-lock air braking system.

2. Shall have self-adjusting “S” cam air brakes front and rear, with shields installed.

3. Shall have outboard mounted brake drums, and the size of the drums will accommodate the manufacturers GVWR of the chassis. WSDOT will accept power disc brakes if offered.

4. All brake blocks shall be non-asbestos.

5. In the event the chassis supplier is providing drum brakes. The chassis shall be equipped with 30 sq. in. MGM TR-T series rear brake chambers.

6. The air dryer shall be mounted in a serviceable location and the filter will be a spin on style. This unit will not be located on the left side, inside or outside, frame rail. (Not inside the frame preferably)

7. Shall be equipped with a lanyard style air drain located in an accessible location near the driver’s door (Under chassis configuration is unacceptable)

8. Shall have painted aluminum air tanks.

9. A trailer air supply line shall be routed to a distribution block.

10. Chassis shall be equipped with a trailer hand control valve and a tractor protection valve.

XVIII Exterior Finish

1. WSDOT expects professional workmanship on all products purchased. With this in mind, the following finishing requirements will be closely scrutinized during the specification compliance inspection.

2. There shall be no welding scale, roughness, sharp corners; or rust stains on the unit.

4. The unit shall be primed then painted with a finish base coat then clear coat. The unit shall be painted OEM Standard White

XIX. Publications:

1. Bidders shall provide the Service and Parts Manuals for the chassis.

1 each - Parts Manual, CD or online.

1 each - Service Manual, CD or online.

2. Air Ride Suspension

3. Various wheelbase and cab to axle configurations

4. A 24-inch under body plow clearance package with a clean CA.

5. Left and Right-side additional suspension capacity for wing plows.

6. Twelve, (12) fourteen, (14) sixteen (16) and eighteen (18) thousand-pound front axles with corresponding suspension and tires.

7. Optional rear suspensions.

a. Hendrickson HN suspension (leaf tandem?)

b. HS Chalmers suspensions. (single drive)

c. HMX suspension (tandem)

d. 23K Air Suspension

9 Provide option pricing for variable HP/TQ engines within these ranges.

Engine

a. _______HP _______

b. _______HP _______

c. _______HP _______

11. Delete front frame extension

12. Set Back Front axle.

14. Aluminum Wheels

15. Extended Cab and Crew cab configurations.

16. Dual 70-gallon Fuel tanks.

17. 100 Gallon fuel tank

19. Delete WSDOT radio effects

20. Vendor offered Transmission options

22. Delete Trailer Connections

23. Add for an exterior Sun Visor

25. Cloth seats

26. Add HD Rock Guard

27. Add Sipped tires

28. Delete snowplow headlight wiring

29. Delete backup alarm

30. Delete dash mounted shift light

31. Delete dash mounted low hyd. oil light

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33. Delivery to Yakima

34. Delivery to Wenatchee

35. Delivery to Vancouver

36. Delivery to Olympia

37. Delivery to Seattle

38. Stationary passenger seat.

39. Automatic Transmission retarder

40. Delete switchable air intake

41. Additional 6 position switch panel to include chassis programmable control box.

42. Left side battery box location.

43. A 13,500-pound steerable Lift Axle w/Steel wheels and 22.5 low profile tires

44. A metal battery box cover in lieu of the nonmetallic box cover.

45. Electric Trailer brakes to include a seven wire plug at the rear of the chassis

46. Deduct for Steel Air Tanks

47. Deduct for engine and transmission diagnostic equipment

49. 18,000-pound front drive axle with front axle engagement light and double acting shocks. (Wheel base and CA to be determined by the manufacturer) (4X4 option)

49. Other 4X4 options and configurations

Dump Truck Chassis, 68,000 GVW 6X4

Specification Requirements

I. General: Check If Meet Describe Offered Alternatives

1. This specification describes Washington State Department of Transportation’s requirements for a Cab and Chassis. Note: Alternatives offered will be evaluated by subject matter experts. Alternatives offered that are not found to meet the specification requirements may cause the bid to be rejected.

II. Chassis, Load capacity and Measurements:

1. Chassis load rating shall be 68,000 lbs.

(GVWR).

2. Wheelbase shall be approximately 195-206 inches with a set forward axle.

to be determined ultimatley by the body builder at time of order.

3. Cab to Axle (CA) shall be 120 inches clear.

4. Bumper to Back of Cab (Excluding extension) shall be approximately 107 inches to 114 inches. to be determined ultimatley by the body builder at time of order.

III. Frame:

1. The entire length of the frame rails shall be full depth, including an integral front frame extension. Extension to be a minimum of 20 inches in length.

2. Both frame rails, from front to rear, shall have a minimum section modulus of 26.00 and a RBM of 3,100,000 in. lbs.

3. The section modulus at the engine cut outs shall be equal to or greater than 18.00 and a RBM of 2,000,000 in. lbs.

4. The frame rails will be treated with at least 2 mils of two-part epoxy primer and 2 mils of topcoat finish paint. Totaling 4 mils. The powder coat process will exceed this requirement.

5. There shall be no holes or bolts in the top flange of the frame rails.

6. The left frame shall be clear, between the fuel tank and the front hanger of the rear spring assembly.

7. A front cross member shall be positioned and drilled to accommodate the mounting of a hydraulic pump and lines, without further modification.

8. Shall have a black steel swept back front bumper.

IV. Cab and Related Equipment:

1. Shall have an air ride premium cab to include the following

a. Molded header pockets for the driver and passenger sides

b. Sun visors for both driver and passenger, with an auxiliary sun visor on driver’s side.

c. Coaxial speakers.

2. Cab shall have at least 21 inches of clear space between the driver and passenger seat.

3. Shall have a metal guard mounted behind the grill to protect the radiator.

4. Shall have a circuit protected and labeled low hydraulic oil light mounted in the switch panel.

5. The unit shall be equipped with the following:

a. Engine voltmeter.

b. Engine oil pressure gauge.

c. Tachometer

d. Hour-meter transmission oil temp gauge

e. Engine coolant temperature gauge.

f. High output 30,000 BTU heater with fresh air selection.

g. Factory installed air conditioning.

h. Shall have a digital and illuminated outside temperature indicator.

i. Visual and audible low oil pressure/high coolant temperature warning system.

6. Shall have dual heated and motorized west coast style or comparable side mirrors. The mirrors shall be equipped with an additional convex spot mirror shall have hood mounted convex mirrors 7.5" sq shall have a single piece heated windshield

7. Shall be equipped with an air horn.

8. Shall be equipped with cowl mounted, electric, intermittent windshield wipers.

9. Shall have a heavy-duty wiper motor and linkage equivalent to heavy snow package

10. The wiper linkage shall be severe duty formed linkage. Pressed steel linkage is not acceptable.

11. The interior cab noise level shall meet or exceed FMVSS requirements during normal operating conditions.

12. Shall be equipped with both interior and exterior egress / ingress assist handles on the driver’s side and interior grab handles on the passenger side.

13. Shall be equipped with an AM/FM Radio with bluetooth connection and speakers

VI. Seats

Both Driver’s and passenger seat shall be a vinyl covered high back air ride seat with lumber support and an inboard arm rest.

VII. Fuel Tank:

1. Shall have an 80-gallon top draw aluminum fuel tank.

2. The tank shall be equipped with the required amount of entry steps as required by FMVSS.

3. Shall be mounted on the left frame rail.

4. The tank shall have full encompassing rubber between the tank straps and the tank.

5. The tank shall minimize extend past the back of the cab.

6. DEF tank cover shall be non-corrosive.

7. DPF shall be aluminum.

VIII. Electrical & Lighting Systems:

1. All chassis lighting shall be conventional LED lighting.

All strobes/ flashers must be both amber/ green LED

2. Shall be a 12-volt system.

3. All power distribution boxes, and fuse boxes will be mounted inside the cab.

4. Batteries terminal shall be sealed

5. Batteries shall have a 3-year non-prorated warranty delivering at least 2,850 cold cranking amps (CCA) and be maintenance-free.

6. The batteries shall be equipped with a ground cable which will be attached to the frame rail. All cable ends shall be sealed and equipped with rubber retainers and covers.

7. All battery cables exiting the battery box shall be routed through rubber grommets.

8. The battery box cover shall be constructed of a non-metallic reinforced material. The batteries shall rest in a plastic tray and be protected by an additional plastic cover covering all of the batteries. This cover shall be secured by thumbscrews or wing nuts.

9. The battery box shall be equipped with external jump start post and on the right side frame rail as close to cab as possible and 6 to 8 inches below frame flange. This is measured from highest point of battery box to top of frame rail flange

10. Shall have two OEM in dash 6 position switch panel powered by the ignition switch in both run and accessory positions. All switches shall be on/off and in the same location.

a. Shall have automatic circuit protection with manual reset capability.

b. Located on a separate OEM switch panel from the switches annotated in items “e,f,g, and h” below and located in the first position, shall be a labeled AMBER in color “Shift Light”. This light will illuminate to indicate a transmission shift is needed to maintain engine RPM within the engines power band. The light will not illuminate above 55mph. This will be a programmable feature using chassis electronics.

c. Co-located with the shift light and in the fourth position (Shift Light and Hyd. light not side by side) will be a RED, factory installed labeled “Low Hydraulic Oil Light”. This light will be programmed to illuminate when the hydraulic oil tank is low on fluid. Additionally, the low air buzzer will intermittently sound in conjunction with the light. There will be a five second delay programmed with the light and the buzzer. This will be a programmable feature using chassis electronics.

d. Located on the additional switch panel shall be labeled switches as annotated below

e. Position 1 (Beacon) amber in color

f. Position 2 (Alt Flash) alternating flashers

g. Position 3 (work) work light dump light

h. Position 4 ( spinner light)

i. Position 5 ( Ditch light)

j. Position 6 (wing light)

j. The chassis electronics will be programmed to turn off the alternating lights when the turn signal or brakes lights are applied. After the turn signal or the brakes are not engaged the alt. flashing lights will continue to operate normally

10. The control panel on all equipment associated with this purchase will be wired and labeled uniformly.

11. A round 7-conductor, cable shall be wired from the main electrical panel, to the rear of the chassis and terminate into a standard 7-pole nonmetallic trailer connector with ABS.

12. The connection points on the 7-wire plug will be sealed and watertight. Both sides of this receptacle shall be packed with die-electric grease.

13. Shall be equipped with current and common lighting solutions (LED or new emerging technology).

14. Shall have the manufacturer’s standard, LED taillights and assemblies to include backup lights.

shall have LED clearance /marker lights

15. Shall have "pre trip inspection" light test button

16. A OEM factory labeled switch shall be installed that will allow the full operation of either the OEM headlights or the snowplow lights. This switch will prevent operation of the two sets of headlamps simultaneously.

17. Supplier splices into the factory wiring harness is unacceptable

18. All body builders’ circuits as well as the circuits that coincide with the auxiliary switches in the dash shall be accessible to the body builder company at a location behind the driver’s seat, inside the cab.

IX. Engine:

1. Shall have at least 425gross hp delivering 1,500 ft. lbs. torque.

2. Shall be equipped with an engine compression brake.

3. Electronic engine controls shall have the following settings:

a. Maximum road speed to be governed at 65 mph.

b. Shall have idle bump up/down feature.

c. Shall have adjustable idle timer.

4. Shall be equipped with the manufacturers’ standard 110-volt block heater.

5. Shall have unobstructed front crankshaft driven PTO provisions to include universal coupling flange

6. The engine shall have a zinc alloy oil pan.

X. Air Cleaner:

1. Shall be dual element, with fresh air intake.

2. A vacuum air restriction indicator shall be mounted in the cab and it must indicate restriction for both elements.

3. A cab-controlled selector valve shall be located in the air cleaner that allows fresh air intake from outside of the vehicle during normal operations and from under the hood during cold weather operations.

XI. Engine Cooling System:

1. Shall be equipped with a temperature controlled, two speed fan clutch.

2. Radiator shall be the manufacturers standard to include a coolant filter.

3. All coolant hose clamps shall be Constant Torque.

XII. Engine Exhaust System:

1. Shall be a single horizontal muffler and vertical pipe. The vertical pipe shall not protrude more than 3 - 5 inches behind the cab.

2. Shall have an under cab mounted horizontal DPF and DOC

3. The end of the exhaust pipe shall have a 45-degree tip out, positioned approximately 118 inches (9.8 feet) from the ground to the highest point of the tip out when the truck is empty. Exhaust must not exceed 11 feet.

XIII. Transmission:

1. Shall be an Allison RDS 4500 or accepted options

2. The transmission shall be equipped with a speed sensor cover with dual ports.

3. Shall be equipped with a variable sound backup alarm.

XIV. Steering System:

1. Shall have a dual power steering system.

2. Steering wheel shall be 18 inches in diameter.

3. Steering column shall be fully adjustable.

XV. Axles and Suspension:

1. Front Axle shall be an 22,000 lbs. axle, with oil filled hub, sight glass and double acting shock absorbers.

2. Rear Axle shall have an HMX suspension, with rubber bushings or similar and a 46,000-pound rating, with a gear ratio to allow 65 MPH.

a. Bidders shall offer various rear axle gear ratios at no cost.

3. The rear axle shall be equipped with a lube pump.

4. Shall have an air activated rear axle power divider lock with indicator light.

XVI. Wheels and Tires:

1. Front wheels shall be Hub Pilot steel wheels with 425/65R 22.5 LRJ steel belted radial tires.

2. Rear wheels shall be Hub Pilot steel wheels with 11R 22.5 LRH steel belted traction radial tires.

3. All wheels shall be an Accuride steel wheel with an individual weight rating of at least 8,000 pounds per wheel.

4. All wheels shall be powder coated white.

5. All wheels shall have wheel guards installed on all axles. This will include guards between the hub and the wheel as well as in-between each wheel. (Duals)

6. Lead wheel weights are unacceptable

XVII. Brake System:

1. Shall be an anti-lock air braking system.

2. Shall have self-adjusting “S” cam air brakes front and rear, with shields installed.

3. Shall have outboard mounted brake drums, and the size of the drums will accommodate the manufacturers GVWR of the chassis.

4. All brake blocks shall be non-asbestos.

5. The chassis shall be equipped with 30 sq. in. MGM TR-T series rear brake chambers.

6. Shall have the manufacturers standard air compressor, with the intake plumbed to the filtered side of the air cleaner.

7. The air dryer shall be mounted in a serviceable location and the filter will be a spin on style. This unit will not be located on the left side, inside or outside, frame rail. This area must be left open for WSDOT sanding equipment.

8. Shall be equipped with a lanyard style air drain located in an accessible location near the driver’s door (Under chassis configuration is unacceptable)

9. Shall have painted aluminum air tanks.

10. A trailer air supply line shall be routed to a distribution block.

11. Chassis shall be equipped with a trailer hand control valve and a tractor protection valve.

XVIII Exterior Finish

WSDOT expects professional workmanship on all products purchased. With this in mind, the following finishing requirements will be closely scrutinized during the specification compliance inspection.

1. There shall be no welding scale, roughness, sharp corners; or rust stains on the unit.

2. The unit shall be primed then painted with a finish base coat then clear coat. The unit shall be painted OEM Standard white.

XIX. Publications:

1. Bidders shall provide the Service and Parts Manuals for the chassis.

1 each - Parts Manual, CD or online

1 each - Service Manual, CD or online

Options

1. Air Ride Suspension

2. Various wheelbase and cab to axle configurations

3. A 24-inch under body plow clearance package with a clean CA.

4. Left and Right-side additional suspension capacity for wing plows.

5. Twelve, (12) fourteen, (14) sixteen (16) twenty (20) twenty two (22) thousand-pound front axles with corresponding suspension and tires.

6. Optional rear suspensions.

a. Hendrickson HMX suspension 40,000 Pound

b. HS Chalmers suspensions.

c. RT 463 Hendrickson 46,000-pound rear suspension

d. Hendrickson HMX suspension 46,000 Pound

7. Driver Controlled Diff. Lock per axle.

10. Provide option pricing for various Horsepower engines within these ranges.

Engine

a. HP

b. HP

c. HP

11. Delete front frame extension

12. Set Back Front axle.

14. Aluminum Wheels

15. Extended Cab and Crew cab configurations.

16. Dual 70-gallon Fuel tanks.

17. 100 Gallon fuel tank

18. Deduct amount for the manufacturers’ standard white paint.

19. Delete Air Conditioning

20. Delete WSDOT radio effects

21. Vendor offered Transmission options

23. Delete Trailer Connections

24. Add for an exterior Sun Visor

25. Delete WSDOT battery configuration

26. Cloth seats

27. Add HD Rock Guard

28. Add Siped tires

29. Delete snow plow headlight wiring

30. Delete backup alarm

31. Delete dash mounted shift light

32. Delete dash mounted low hyd. oil light

33. Delivery to Spokane

34. Delivery to Yakima

35. Delivery to Wenatchee

36. Delivery to Vancouver

37. Delivery to Olympia

38. Delivery to Seattle

40. Automatic Transmission retarder

41. Delete switchable air intake

42. Additional 6 position switch panel to include chassis programmable control box. Must be grouped together. See DOT for exact switch layout.

43. Left side battery box location.

44. Electric Trailer brakes to include a seven wire plug at the rear of the chassis

45. Deduct for Steel Air Tanks

46. Deduct for engine and transmission diagnostic equipment

47. Tractor Options

a. Cab controlled air slide Holland fifth wheel plate. The fifth wheel plate shall rise above the frame rails of the chassis by 7.6 inches. ¼ fenders & Flaps.

b. Pro Tech model 10-1000 aluminum cab guard with chain binder holding locking brackets and a rear-view window opening.

c. Work light mounted on each upper corners of the cab guard. The work lights shall be individually controlled within the cab.

48. A 13,500-pound steerable Lift Axle w/Steel wheels and 22.5 low profile tires

49. A metal battery box cover in lieu of the nonmetallic box cover.

51. Second Front Steer Axle & Suspension, Spicer 20K (Simard Susp. Inc.)

52. modifications to accommodate belly plow switch layout

Hopper Sander

Category A: Hopper Sander; 5-10 Yard with Pre-wet

I. General:

1 This specification is intended as a general indication of the type of equipment desired. Because of the variation in types of equipment available, other configurations will be evaluated and WSDOT reserves the right to reject any and all bids which do not meet the intent of the Specifications in the judgment of the Department. Bidders shall furnish complete specifications of the unit bid, including make and model numbers as well as all other pertinent data to facilitate evaluation for compliance with the intent of the specifications. See the Specification Evaluation section of the RFQ.

2 The intent of this specification is to specify a rear discharge, stainless steel V -Hopper in lengths of 9 -and 14 feet. Individual pricing will be provided for each size of hopper. The V- Hoppers will be the Monroe MCV series 201 stainless steel or similar units in the various sizes annotated above. Base unit will be 14’ in length, 56” side height, and 84” wide with a capacity of approximately 9.2 cu yds. (all hoppers to be 56” height, 84” width) List length for each category Length capacity 9 ft 5.8 CY 14 ft 9.2 CY

3 All items listed within this specification will be required for all sizes of V-Hoppers.

II. V-Hopper:

1 The hopper shall be constructed from 12 gauge 201 or 304 stainless steel.

2 The hopper sides shall be sloped at 45 degrees from the conveyor.

3 Top edge of the V-Hopper shall be constructed from formed channel.

4 Shall be equipped with the side support jacks.

5 The discharge end of the hopper shall have a 12” x 18” 10 gauge 201 or 304 stainless steel adjustable gate.

6 Shall have a screw type jack for control, with handle for control of the discharge gate openin mounted on the curbside for either front or rear discharge units. Handle mounting shall be with a bolt on tab so it can be moved to the opposite.

7 A bolt in 6” x 9.0# wide flange “H” beam elevated 3” above the top edge of the hopper thus providing longitudinal brace and hinge point for the top screens.

8 The V-Hopper shall be equipped with removable top screens. Top screens to be bolted in place when used with a dual auger drive.

9 The top screens shall be made from 1/2-inch steel rod, forming four-inch openings, to include an angle iron framework.

10 A 6” x 5” formed channel lifting point shall be installed on each corner of the Hopper. Lifting point shall be welded to a plate and then bolted on each upper corner of the Hopper.

11 All welds associated with the V-Hopper shall be continuous.

III. Conveyor, Conveyor Chain, Gear Box:

1 The conveyor longitudinal shall be 12” tall and made of 10 gauge 201 or 304stainless steel

2 The longitudinal shall extend from the discharge end of the hopper and 2 inches beyond the idler end. The longitudinal shall commence at the end of the hopper with a bolt on flange assembly welded in place to bolt on the replaceable long member tail kit.

The replaceable, two foot bolt-on rear tail section and the mating longitudinal, shall have ¼” flanges reinforced with ¼” triangular gussets. Fasteners shall be a minimum of ½”.

3 To protect the chain, the top edge of the longitudinal shall be covered and only the cross bars are exposed. Chain shields shall be bolt in removable.

4 The conveyor floor shall be made of 3/16” 201 or 304 stainless steel.

5 The conveyor chain shall be a double chain type, with 3/8 inch x 1-1/2 inch cross bars welded on both top and bottom. Bar spacing shall be every 4 ½”. The cross bars will not come in contact with the sprockets.

6 The idler shaft shall be 2 inches in diameter.

7 The idler shaft shall be supported by heavy duty; dust sealed, self-aligning ball bearings with grease fittings. Front bearings shall have grease lines run to the rear of the unit.

8 Shall have two flame cut two-piece, and keyed 8- tooth sprockets installed on the idler shaft.

9 The idler shaft shall be adjustable on either side of the Hopper. Front idler shall be adjustable from the rear of the hopper.

10 The conveyor will be driven by a high torque, low speed “orbital type” hydraulic motor, directly coupled to the gear box (drive lines not acceptable). Motor to have built in speed sensor for closed loop operation.

11 The gearbox will have a 50-1 gear ratio.

12 The gearbox shall have a hardened worm drive and an aluminum bronze gear mounted on shafts supported by tapered roller bearings.

13 The output shaft on the gearbox, shall be 2 inches in diameter, and coupled to a 2-inch drive shaft, using a companion flange with shear bolt coupler.

14 An adjustable 10 gauge, 201 or 304 stainless steel inverted V shall be installed above the conveyors/augers to keep the material weight from restricting conveyor/auger start-up.

15 Ladder to be two piece fold up type bolted to the hopper body. Steps to be approximately 2” and be grip strut type. Stainless material.

16 The spinner distributor disc shall be at least 20” in diameter. This stainless steel disc shall be mounted on a cast iron replaceable hub connected directly to the bottom mounted motor. The motor shall have the “Seal Saver” feature.

17 The Spinner shaft shall have relief in the form of a swivel or pivot which will allow the spinner to move, flex or deflect if it comes in contact with a solid object.

18 The material shall be guided from the conveyors/augers to the distribution disc by means of two internal adjustable 10 gauge 201 stainless steel material deflectors. These deflectors shall control the spread pattern from left to right by controlling where the material drops on the disc. There shall be four external adjustable baffles, adjustable with the use of tools.

19 The entire spinner assembly shall be manufactured of not less than 10 gauge 201 stainless steel and shall be adjustable in height. A rear diverter chute shall be provided to permit the unloading of material without running the material over the spinner. The entire spinner shall be removable to allow cleaning, unloading or storage. Spinner assembly shall be capable of tipping up to the rear clearing auger drive components.

IV. Lighting:

1 1. The stainless steel light bar for the Hopper will include all LED lights and reflectors and stainless steel bolt on air foil. A drawing is available upon request.

2 all flashers/ strobes will be amber /green

3 The light bar shall have a total of 6 four-inch flush and grommet mounted LED lights positioned side by side and as follows.

a. The stop, tail and turn will be the two outboard lights.

b. The two inboard lights will be alternating flashing amber/green lights. (One per side)

c. The center three lights will also be Trucklite LED, model number 10050R.

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6 The light bar will be shipped with an alternating flasher Napa #256 or equal.

7 All wiring connections not using manufactured connectors will be soldered and sealed or in a weather tight junction box.

8 A harness shall have a 25 foot seven conductor, conventionally wired, seven-wire cable, exiting the V-Hopper light bar. The running end will not have a connector and will be coiled and protected for shipping on the street side of the Hopper.

9 When any wire passes through or around an object, the wire shall be protected from incurring damage.

10 All lights shall use a white wire ground system.

11 In order to illuminate the interior of the V- Hopper, the light bar shall have one, cab controlled, rubber housed, adjustable work light, and aimed into the V-Hopper.

12 The light bar and all wiring shall be installed and will be operational prior to shipment.

14 All wiring connection points shall be watertight.

15 Prewet system. Shall include two (2) 100 gallon capacity poly tanks, one on each side for proper weight distribution. The tanks shall be manufactured of heavy-duty polyethylene and mount outside of the side support jacks. Tanks shall be compatible with all de-icer materials currently available. Tanks shall be properly supported and securely attached to the hopper.

16 Pre-wet system shall be complete with pump, nozzles, hoses, flow meter, and fittings. The pre- wet system shall have an electric diaphragm 5 GPM pump Shurflo model number 5050-1311.

The pre-wet pump shall be enclosed in a NEMA fiberglass enclosure and shall be accessible from the rear of the unit for service.

17 All plumbing fittings shall be constructed of glass filled polypropylene, stainless steel or brass and include a check valve. The pre-wet system shall include a spray bar to apply liquid onto the conveyor or auger.

18 A 20 mesh suction strainer shall be installed prior to the liquid pump. A flush system shall be provided to isolate the tanks and allow RV type fluid to flush the pump and spray bar. Cross over hose for even draining of tanks and single common fill point. Flow meter shall be compatible with currently spreader controls used by WSDOT

Total for Category A 9 Foot $

Total for Category A 10 Foot $

Total for Category A 11 Foot $

Total for Category A 12 Foot $

Total for Category A 13 Foot $

Total for Category A 14 Foot $

Total for Category A 15 Foot $

V. Options:

1 Hook-Lift Skid, to include tip up spinner modifications so as to not interfere with loading and unloading of the unit. $ ___________

Deduct for customer installed hopper $ ___________

2 Stucchi Multi-Connector or equal and compatible (air, electrical and Hydraulic) $ ___________

3 Top grates with 3/8” bar forming 2 ½” openings $ ___________

4 Top grates mounted at a 30 degree slope. Supports for the elevated grates shall be made out of stainless 10 gauge 4” x 4” formed tubing. Ends shall be enclosed with 10 gage triangle shaped weldments. $ ___________

5 Manual hand winch to tip up spinner assembly. Winch to have friction brake. Winch cable to run through an upper pulley attached to an extended bolt on bracket located near the top of the rear panel with a guide roller at rear of the tail section to include a second pulley near the bottom of the spinner assembly for ease of lifting. $ ___________

6 Catwalks, made of with a non-slip material coating. Catwalks to be on each side of hopper at DOT specified heights. Side support jacks to have appropriate holes for two different mounting heights. Material to be stainless. $ ___________

7 Fenders on each side of the body. Fenders to be designed to support up to a 200 gallon prewet tank. Material to be stainless. Priced per foot. $ ___________

8 Tailgate latch bar bolted to the longsill at the rear for securing to the body with the truck tailgate latch system. Material to be stainless. $ ___________

9 Chassis mount kit to include hardware to attach sander to the frame of the truck. Rear of hopper to be solid mounted and front to have bolts with springs so as to not transfer frame flex through the hopper body. Material to be stainless. $ ___________

10 Dog house with sloped front. Depending on hopper and dump body combination an optional dog house cutout with a sloped front must be available. $ ___________

11 Hopper with a 10 gauge shell and 7 gauge longsills for each length of body. $ ___________

12 Stainless pipe group for conveyor, spinner, hydraulic prewet, and return to run alongside the hopper body. $ ___________

13 Front chassis mount spinner with chute for chassis mount sander discharging to the front or the unit. Diverter chute to keep material from falling on the driveline and deposit the material onto the spinner. Spinner to mount to the outside of the frame rail and be adjustable front to rear. There shall be four external adjustable baffles, adjustable with the use of tools. This spinner design will not have a dump over feature for unloading of material. $ ___________

15 Offset spinner assembly for rear discharge units only. This assembly allows for the spinner to be placed behind the driver side drive tires for better visibility. There shall be four external adjustable baffles, adjustable with the use of tools. This spinner design will not have a dump over feature for unloading of material. $ ___________

16 Deduct for No spinner assembly $ ___________

17 Additional adjustable gate for front and rear opening. $ ___________

18 Deduct for air foil only $ ___________

19 Deduct for light bar and airfoil $ ___________

20 Add or deduct for each hopper length $ ___________

21 Optional prewet tank size 180 gallon $ ___________

22 Hydraulic closed loop prewet pump The pre-wet system shall have a hydraulic motor driven 7 GPM bronze gear pump with an internal liquid product bypass. Option requires additional hydraulic control function in main control valve assembly. $ ___________

23 Deduct for no prewet system $ ___________

24 Bolt on leg kit for unloading of sander (14 feet and longer or on sander without prewet system). Material to be stainless. $ ___________

25 Leg kit kit with subframe for sanders with prewet 13 feet and shorter). Material to be stainless. $ ___________

26 Dual auger, $ ___________

27 There shall be two 7” O.D. step-flighted RH and LH helical augers, running longitudinally with the body, feeding material the length of the hopper. The augers shall consist of a 4” schedule 80 tube with 2” cold rolled idler shaft and flighting welded the full length. The flighting shall be ½” thick. End shafts shall be designed to accept a remote speed sensor. $ ___________

30 The planetary gear box drive shaft will be direct- coupled to the augers, with a UHMW bushing and 7/8” G8 bolt. An adjustable 10 gauge, 201 stainless steel inverted V shall be installed above the augers to keep the material weight from restricting auger start-up. $ ___________

31 A stainless steel, load bearing, protective grid with a non-slip surface shall be bolted at the rear above the augers. A stainless steel protective shield shall be over the front idlers. $ ___________

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