WMTS PLOW TRUCK SPEC 1-08.doc

TECHNICAL Specifications

FOR

HEAVY DUTY SERVICE & PLOW TRUCK

PART I:

GENERAL

SCOPE

The following specifications are for a new heavy duty plow/service truck for use maintaining a fleet that operates in both rural and urban areas. The vehicle will be used to service vehicles throughout Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. Vehicle will also be equipped with a snowplow to clear snow in the Western Maine Transportation Services facility. Bidder shall supply a Floor Plan with the bid.

COMPLETENESS

Any part or detail, which makes the vehicle complete and ready for service, shall not be omitted, even though such part or detail is not mentioned in these specifications.

The price quoted in any proposal submitted shall include all items of labor, material, tools, equipment and other costs necessary to fully complete the manufacture and delivery of the vehicle pursuant to these specifications.

CONFORMITY

All units or parts not specified shall be manufacturer’s best quality and shall conform in material, design, or workmanship to the best practice known in the automobile industry. All parts shall be new and in no case will used, reconditioned or obsolete parts be accepted. The parts on all vehicles provided by the same manufacturer should be interchangeable.

MATERIAL

All material used in conversion of the vehicle shall conform in all respects to America Society of Testing Materials, Society of Automotive Engineers or similar association standards.

INSPECTIONS

The completed vehicles shall be inspected by the State of Maine/Department of Transportation Office of Passenger & Multimodal Planning for compliance with all State and Federal Regulations and for compliance with the bid specifications and addendum.

APPLICABLE REGULATIONS

Safety: Vehicles must meet all appropriate State and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, including standards for impact, roll-over, brakes, windows and windshields, and lights. The completed vehicle shall be in compliance with all applicable FMVSS requirements.

Pollution: Vehicle must meet all State of Maine and Federal noise level and exhaust emissions standards.

WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE

Requirement: The manufacturer’s standard warranty must be provided as well as warranty for rust proofing and accessories. Warranties to be effective the day Maine DOT receives and signs delivery acceptance.

Service: Bidder must be able to provide warranty and maintenance service for the vehicle in the area in which it is to be used. Bidders located outside this area must be able to arrange maintenance and warranty service agreement with a certified distributor located within the area. This requirement is not meant to restrict bidding rather to insure the availability of maintenance and warranty service.

Spare Parts: Bidder must be able to provide or assure access to spare or replacement parts.

CERTIFICATIONS

General: Bidder must certify that they are fully authorized distributor of the vehicle being bid, that they are prepared to perform maintenance and warranty service or have arranged for said service with a certified distributor in the area in which the vehicle will be used (must specify who); and that they can provide spare or replacement parts (must specify source).

Safety: Bidder must certify that the vehicle meets Federal and State Safety Standards. (See Applicable Regulations, above).

Pollution: Bidder must certify that the vehicle meets State of Maine & Federal noise level and exhaust emission standards. (See Applicable Regulations above.)

Specifications: Bidder must certify that the vehicle meets or exceeds these specifications and must obtain approval of exceptions prior to submitting bid.

PART II: PRODUCT

CHASSIS:

1.____ Engine Diesel Powered; four wheel drive; minimum 6.0 liter 300 hp 8 cylinder with throw-away type oil filter; disposable dry air cleaner and 1,000 watt minimum electric block heater for cold weather starting with power cord secured to front of vehicle with weather proof cover.

2.____ Transmission Manufacturer’s heaviest duty electronic automatic, minimum 4 speeds; interlocked with ignition to prevent starting unless in park or neutral gear. Fully electric “shift on the fly” transfer case.

3.____

GVWR

Minimum: 12,000 lbs

4.____ Power Steering

Power: Manufacturer’s standard Heavy-duty with cooler if available.

5.____ Brakes

Power assisted; front & rear Disc with ABS. (Rear

Mechanical parking brake).

6.____ Axle and Spring Capacity

Rear axle to have 3.73 ratio or approved equal. Front and rear axles and springs shall have a load rating sufficient for the vehicle loaded to GVWR rating

7.____ Tires/Wheels LT 245/75 R17D tires minimum; single front, dual rear. Total of 7 tires and wheels; 6 on vehicle;1 full size spare with wheel on a carrier. Tires to be all-season radial tires. Wheel to be painted finish, steel wheels. All tires and wheels to be balanced and vehicle to be aligned.

8.____ Shock Absorbers Heavy-duty.

9.____ Battery

Dual 12 volt; 700 CCA minimum at 0( Fahrenheit.

10.____ Alternator 12 volt; minimum 200 amps.

11.____ Fuel System 30 U.S. gallon minimum tank capacity

12.____ Radiator Manufacturer’s heavy-duty, largest capacity available with overflow tank, permanent anti-freeze protected to -30(F on delivery.

13____ Viscous Fan The radiator-cooling fan shall incorporate a viscous fan clutch.

14____ Exhaust Shall be heavy-duty stainless steel design and construction, shall meet State of Maine & United States Government noise level and emission (smoke and noxious gases) requirements.

Aluminized muffler preferred with shield to protect under body of vehicle.

CHASSIS

Exterior 1.____ Sides & Roof Fully enclosed manufacturer’s standard Commercial Cab.

2.____ Exterior Lights Manufacturer’s LED lights for marker and lights to the rear of the vehicle, standard lights to the front of vehicle. Daytime running lights.

3.____ Passenger/Driver Doors Manufacturer’s standard; key locking.

4.____ Bumper Manufacturers standard front bumper.

5.____ Windows & Window Glass Chassis manufacturer’s OEM standard, to comply with Federal safety standards. Electric roll down windows on driver and passenger doors.

6.____ Windshield Manufacturer’s standard tinted windshield one-piece OEM laminated safety glass.

7.____ Windshield Wipers OEM heavy duty electrical two-speed with intermittent feature, with windshield/washer incorporated into wiper arms to facilitate wet arm style wipers.

8.____ Mirrors Remote adjust, heated Dual Fold-in, camper type exterior mirrors, stainless steel. Must provide good visibility beyond van body to the rear (left and right).

9.____ Paint Color to be selected after bid award; manufacturer’s standard paint.

10.____ Rust proofing Manufacturer’s standard five year warranty rust proofing.

Interior 1.____ Dimensions 66 inches minimum width; 44 inches minimum head room.

2.____ Walls & Ceiling Manufacturers standard.

3.____ Floor Covering Manufacturer’s heavy-duty non-skid vinyl or rubber insulated covering full cab of truck.

4.____ Air Bags Driver and passenger air bag.

5.____ Front Seat Fully padded, shock absorbing seats of heavy duty fire resistant construction; fully adjustable seats; equipped with retractable lap and shoulder safety restraint; Cloth covered, high back, driver and passenger only.

6.____ Heaters Front, manufacturer’s highest output heater with defroster.

7.____ Air Conditioning Manufacturer’s standard high output air conditioner.

8.____ Interior Lighting Manufacturer’s standard door activated dome lights, switch on dash to activate lights when doors are closed. Lights shall be of a type that will not be hazardous to occupants.

9.____ Instrument Panel Manufacturer’s standard lighted panel to include the following gauges:

a. Ammeter/voltmeter - full range____

b. Fuel level_____

c. Oil Pressure_____

d. Temperature_____

e. Speedometer_____

f. AM/FM stereo/digital clock radio with front & rear speakers flush mounted in headliner or side panels_____

g. Auxiliary 12 V power plug_____ 10.____ Misc. Required Items

a. Manufacturer’s glove compartment with door and lock if available_____

b. Dual sun visors______

c. Interior standard rear view mirror____

d. Wheel wrench and jack_____

e. Vehicle manual(s)_____

f. Tilt steering wheel______

g. Cruise control_____

h. Back-up alarm_____

i. Triangle reflector flare kit____

j. Mud Flaps installed behind the front and rear wheels_____

k. All door locks to be keyed alike____ l.

5 lb. Re-chargeable ABC type fire extinguisher; on mount within close proximity of driver_____

m. Vehicle shall have roof access panel and ground point to mount an antenna for two-way radio. Conduit with pull wire shall run within the walls of the vehicle to an area near the drivers seat to facilitate wiring of a two-way radio._____

n. Front license plate bracket____ 11.____ General Unit shall be completely serviced, tires balanced and steering geometry checked by machine prior to delivery. Documentation of the fact these services were performed attached to vendors invoice.

12.____ General Radio interference suppression measures and devices shall be incorporated into the vehicle if necessary and available.

Review this section carefully

SERVICE BODY

1.____ Sides and Floor Sidewalls shall be 3/8” minimum FRP, color to match vehicle. Steel body shell

2.____ Dimensions Service body shall be size compatible to a 60” Cab. Service body length shall be 9’.

3.____ Side Access Compartments Body shall have side compartments with exterior doors, minimum of two vertical compartments and one horizontal compartment. Vertical compartments shall have adjustable shelves, the horizontal compartment shall have a fixed divider shelf. All doors shall be lockable.

4.____ Light Package Safety Lightbar Package

5.____ Compressor Service body shall have heavy duty compressor mounted inside body. Compressor shall be gas powered Emglo model GT11HGB – 30T two stage compressor mounted on a 30 gallon receiver for 145-175 PSI. Final mounting location of the compressor shall be coordinated with end user.

6.____ Generator 120V, 3000W generator to be mounted inside body and the exhaust to be piped through the floor 7.____ Body features a.

10” – deep min. perforated heavy duty steel rear step bumper____ b.

ICC lights and reflectors____ c.

Slammable tailgate____ d.

Lockable side access and rear doors, keyed alike____ e.

Entire underbody of truck shall be undercoated____

g. Reel for 50’ air hose mounted in vertical cabinet____

h. Reel for 50’ power cord mounted in vertical cabinet____

i. 9’ electric over hydraulic straight blade snow plow (i.e. Fisher, Diamond OR Approved Equal) with quick release vehicle mounting system. Snowplow prep package, if available.____

j. retractable cover for open bed of body____ Bid Submission Requirements In addition to required information as exhibited in the specifications, the bidder must also provide:

1.Warranty data of body and all sub-components.

2.Specifications of the proposed engine, transmission, and chassis.

3.Specifications on proposed braking system.

4.Specifications on proposed suspension system.

5.Details and specifications of the proposed Heating and Air Conditioning System.

6.Complete description of the proposed seats and track seating securement methods.

7.A fully dimensioned floor plan.

8.A recommended service and maintenance schedule of the chassis, body, and sub-components.

Failure to supply the required documentation may render the bid non-responsive.