Airfield_Sweeper_GenSpec.docx

Purchase Request Vehicle Specifications - General DPW Operations and Maintenance Division

1. REQUEST: New Airfield Street Sweeper 6 CY capacity, 2016-2018. If used then the equipment must be in excellent running and operating condition and reviewed and approved by requestor prior to purchase.

2. REQUIREMENT: Item must include all specifications requested within this general specification document.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT;

a. Auxiliary Engine must include turbo diesel type with 4 cylinders, 4.5 L, of at least 115 HP@ 2500 RPM but no more than 200 HP, with at least 291 ft. lb. @ 1400 RPM Torque, 4 cycle, 4.19” bore, and 5.00” stroke.

b. Automatic engine shutdown when engine coolant temperature is too high, coolant level is too low or oil pressure is too low.

c. Pick-up-head must be patented type with HSP high velocity debris entrainment pick-up head designed for high speed cleaning of airport runways, taxi-ways and ramp areas; high capacity dust separator chamber, and hopper configurations.

d. Dust control system must be of at least 220 gallon capacity by no more than 250 gal polyethylene water tank with 5 gpm electric diaphragm type pump, low water warning light, external water level indicator, spray nozzles around pick-up head, gutter brooms and inside hopper.

e. Instruments in cab must include oil pressure/coolant temperature gauges, starter, ignition, tachometer, auxiliary engine hour meter, and throttle. Paddle switches must have illuminated legend windows for easier night operation.

f. Hydraulic tank sight/temperature gauge must be external type mounted on tank.

g. Dual steering must include right and left hand steering wheels with center mounted truck ignition; headlights, dimmer switch, windshield wipers, cigar lighter, integral power.

h. Twin gutter brooms, floodlights, parabolic mirrors must be left and right side mounted 43" to 44" diameter poly filled digger type, adjustable floodlight for each gutter broom, 8" convex mirrors on front fenders.

i. Pressure bleeder must include air pressure that is deflected out, allowing additional suction across the front of pick-up head.

j. Water fill hose & rack with flexible 20 foot long water tank fill hose with 2-1/2 inch hydrant coupling with rack mount. System must incorporate air gap.

k. Amber high powered strobe light must include 2,300,000 plus candle power with a minimum input of 23 Joules, 60 flashes per minute, with protective limb guard.

l. (2) Rear mounted alternating/flashing lights, back-up alarm, (2) floodlights on rear, duo skids, warranted for two years/2000 hours prorated, rubber lined blower, suction inlet liner, severe weather wiring, and wall liners.

TRUCK SPECIFICATIONS (Section 3);

m. Standard diesel truck or cabover cargo type chassis of at least 30,000 GVW but no more than 31,000, at least 6 cylinder diesel but no more than 8, at least 5.9 L but no more than 6.7 L, 4.02" bore, 4.72" stroke, at least 175 HP but no more than 205 HP, with max torque of 460 ft. lb. @ 1400 RPM or 520 ft. lb. @ 1600 RPM, dry type air cleaner, oil cooler, fuel/water separator, engine warning system, and electronic engine-integral shutdown protection system.

n. Automatic transmission.

o. Front Axle must include at least 8,000 lb. capacity with 8,000 lb capacity suspension but no more than 10,000 lb. capacity with 10,000 lb. capacity suspension. Rear Axle must include at least 21,000 lb. capacity with no more than 31,000 lb capacity suspension.

p. Tires/Wheels must include (6) 11R x 22.5; 14 PR tubeless on 10 hole disc.

q. Frame must include 50,000 PSI, at least 141” wheelbase but no more than 184", and at least 84" cab to axle but no more than 113”.

r. Brakes must include full air service and be of cam type with at least 13.2 CFM compressor but no more than 15.2 CFM. Four channel anti-lock brake, spring-set parking.

s. Steering must include integral power with at least an 18" diameter wheel but no more than 20”.

t. Electrical must include 100 to 160 amp alternator and (2) 12v maintenance free batteries.

u. Cab must be steel with tilt hood, in-dash or in-cab factory air conditioner, tinted safety glass, electric horn, 2 speed electric wipers with washers, (2) western mirrors, AM/FM radio, map pocket, front and rear turn signals, electric tachometer, (2) air suspension seats, full complement of gauges, hand control throttle, and cruise control.

v. Fuel tank must be at least 50 gallon (shared with sweeper engine).

ADDITIONAL STANDARD;

w. Warranty must be at least one year commercial/unlimited or 1200 hour type and shall include work tools and attachments starting from the date of delivery to the first user.

x. Delivery to ground at Fort Hood, Texas facility location (specific location identified after award) must be included.

y. 2ea User Manuals must be included.

z. Customer requests in-service or equipment/operator training be included if available through the vendor or manufacture.

REQUIRED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ITEMS/COMPONENTS;

aa. Dump Switch in Cab, High Output Water System, Hopper Deluge System, Hydrant Wrench, Magnet Assembly with "Heavy Duty" description, and an Air Dryer Brake shall be listed as available equipment options and included in the overall equipment purchase package.