Town of Trenton
Tender
Equipment Purchase
Heavy Duty Single Axle Salt Truck
Complete with U-Shaped Combination
Dump/Spreader Body and Reversible Plow.
TENDER CALL
Equipment Purchase – Heavy Duty Single Axle Salt Truck
Complete with U-Shaped Combination Dump/spreader Body and Reversible Plow.
The Town of Trenton will be accepting tenders for one (1) single axle truck complete
with u-shaped combination dump/spreader body and reversible plow.
Tender forms and specifications may be picked up at the Town Office, 120 Main Street,
Trenton, N.S. during regular office hours 8:30AM – 4:30PM Monday to Friday.
Tenders are to be returned to the Town Office, in a sealed envelope clearly marked,
“TENDER – Equipment Purchase – Heavy Duty Single Axle Salt Truck” and are to
be received no later than 2:00 p.m., October 5, 2016.
The Town of Trenton reserves the right to reject any or all tenders, not necessarily
accept the lowest tender, or accept any tender which it may consider to be in its best
interests. The Town of Trenton also reserves the right to waive formality, informality,
technicality on any tender.
Town of Trenton
Tender - Equipment Purchase
Heavy Duty Single Axle Salt Truck
Complete with U-Shaped Combination Dump/Spreader body and reversible plow.
General Instructions:
1. All bids must be submitted on the tender form supplied with the document.
2. The equipment specification sheets form part of this tender and must not be removed.
3. The Town of Trenton considers that all suppliers act in good faith and intend to supply
equipment and services of high quality.
4. The Town of Trenton will not accept any equipment or material that is inferior to or
substituted for factory supplied products.
5. This tender is not intended to exclude standard supplied equipment or materials except
where specified.
6. Only firm prices will be considered.
7. Prices are to remain valid for 60 days following the closing of the tender.
8. Late tenders will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Fax, telephone, or
email bids will not be accepted.
9. The following will be taken into consideration when awarding the tender:
 The tender meets or exceeds the “specifications”.
 All tender forms are completed in all aspects.
 Performance/experience with manufacturer’s equipment.
 References
 Delivery schedule
 Service/parts facilities
10. Tenders are to be returned to the Town Office, 120
Main Street, Trenton NS B0K 1X0 in a sealed envelope clearly marked,
“TENDER – Equipment Purchase Heavy Duty Single Axle Salt Truck” and are to be
received no later than 2:00 p.m., October 5, 2016.
13. Public opening of the tenders received will be held immediately following the tender.
14. For further information, please contact Blaine Murray, P.Eng., Director of Public Works,
Town of Trenton, N.S.at 902-752-6412 or at [email protected]
15. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. The tender may be
awarded in whole or in part.
General Requirements:
1. All tenders must be accompanied by the manufacturer’s literature and specifications
describing the equipment bid upon.
2. Complete manufacturers specifications and description shall be submitted with each bid.
Insufficient descriptive information may be cause for rejection of bid.
3. A complete set of parts books and shop service manuals are to be supplied with the
equipment. Supplier is to instruct buyer on proper operation of the equipment upon
delivery.
4. Warranty information is to be included with tender submission.
5. Tender price must include all freight, Nova Scotia MVI, duty, sales tax, and any other
charges which are applicable at the time the tender is awarded. It is the responsibility of
the bidder to determine from appropriate authorities what taxes, duties, and other
charges are applicable to this tender. Equipment is to be delivered to the Public Works
Building at 21 Glass Street, Trenton.
6. The following specifications are prepared with the intention of providing a basis for
securing competitive bids. Notwithstanding certain details of specifications, commodities
or equipment of similar design and construction will receive consideration if in the
opinion of the using department, they are considered to be suitable for the intended
application and generally conform to performance requirements.
7. Any variation from the specifications must be noted on the specification sheet and
accompanied by a statement fully outlining any departures from the specifications and
fully describing the commodities offered and may be call for rejection if it substantially
affects the performance for the intended application.
TENDER FORM
Town of Trenton
Purchase of a Heavy Duty Single Axle Truck with a
Combination Dump/Spreader Body and Reversible Plow
To furnish and deliver one (1) Heavy duty single axle truck cab and chassis with
reversible plow and combination dump/spreader body in accordance with the
specifications listed above.
The undersigned bidder has carefully examined the form of tender and the
specifications to furnish and deliver the utility vehicle listed below and described in the
above specifications and will accept in full payment, the following price:
TENDER PRICE: $ _____________________________________ DOLLARS
and _________________________________________________ CENTS
(Price must be written in words including dollars and cents)
TENDER PRICE: $ _____________________________________
(Figures)
HST: $ _______________________________________________
TOTAL PRICE: $ ______________________________________
Make/Model/Year of Truck: ______________________________
Make/Model/Year of Plow Hitch Assembly, and
Reversible Plow: ______________________________________
Delivery Date: ________________________________________
(Number of calendar days in which delivery will be made after receipt of order)
Provisional Item (Not to be included in tender price)
Automatic Greasing System
Make/Model ___________________________________________
PRICE (Excluding HST): $ _______________________________
Company Name:
____________________________________________________
Mailing Address:
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
_______________________
Phone Number
________________________________
Authorized Signing Officer
___________________________
Email
____________________________________
Date
________________________________
Print Name
________________________________
Title of Signing Officer
Corporate Seal
Specifications
Heavy Duty Single Axle Salt Truck, Complete
with U-Shaped Combination Dump/Spreader Body and Reversible Plow
The following specifications describe the minimum requirements for a salt truck to be supplied to the
Town of Trenton. The equipment shall be new, manufactured the same year or succeeding year of the
bid, of current design and production model and available to the commercial market. Any variation
from the specifications must be noted on the bid and may be cause for rejection. One copy of the
manufacturer’s published specification shall be included with the Tender. The truck must be designed to
accommodate all attachments.
Body and Winter Equipment
Requested Specifications: Proposals to include make, model, and dimensions of the equipment
meeting the specifications below, or equivalent product. Alternative make and models are welcome.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TRUCK
TENDER’S SPECIFICATIONS
YES
Engine
 Wheel Base 195” to 206”
 Min. 41,000 GVW
 CA dimension 96 (may vary slightly depending on
requirements for box)
 300 HP (gross) Cummins ISL 9L or equivalent
 Front mount PTO
Transmission
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Automatic Allison HD 3000 RDS
Dash Mounted Shifter
Steering
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Power Steering
18” Steering Wheel
Tilt steering wheel
Front / Axle Suspension
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18,000 lb front axle
Heavy duty front shocks
Front Springs
Front Springs 18,000 lb capacity with multi leaf spring
suspension
Rear Axle /Suspension
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23,000 lb axle – rear lock up
Heavy Duty rear shocks
Front Suspension 23,000 lb capacity with air ride
Rear axle ratio to allow for a top speed of 100 km/hr
2 rear tow hooks and 2 mud flaps
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CONFIRMATION
COMMENTS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TRUCK
TENDER’S SPECIFICATIONS
YES
Brakes
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ABS brakes front and rear
16.5 x 7” rear and 16.5 x 5” front with dust shields
front and rear slack adjusters
Automatic slack adjusters with wear indicators
Heavy duty air compressor and air dryer
2 parking brake chambers on the rear axle
assembly
Large air reservoirs with bleeds
Preferably all air tanks mounted inside truck
assembly
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Fuel Tanks
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Left mounted fuel tank with steps mounted below
driver’s door
50 gallon aluminium fuel tank with 6 gallon def tank
no to exceed back of cab
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Electrical System
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12v heavy duty starter with over crank protection
Dual batteries
HD 160 amp min alternator
Back up alarm 87 / 112 db
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Frame
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120,000 psi yield strength steel frame
Frame to be undercoated using a good quality
commercial rust proofing product
Front frame extension with matching reinforcement
to rear of front spring hangers
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NO
CONFIRMATION
COMMENTS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TRUCK
TENDER’S SPECIFICATIONS
YES
Wheels and Tires
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12.25 or 9” wide, 22.5" diameter hub piloted heavy
duty front rims with a total of 18,000 lbs. GAWR
8.25" wide, 22.5" diameter hub piloted heavy duty
rear rims with a total of 23,000 lbs.GAWR
Michelin XZY-3 315/80R22.5 20 ply front tires rated
for 18,000 lbs
Michelin XDE M/S 11R22.5 20 ply rear tires
22.5’” hub piloted 10 stud steel disc wheels
Rear tires to be lug type (winter grip)
Aluminum Cab
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Driver air ride seat
Fibreglass hood and fenders, tilting type with access
hatches
Dual sun visors
Dual arm rests
Cab grab handles
Large interior doom light
Heavy duty rubber floor mats
Dual air horns
Full instrumentation / gauges
Standard heater, defroster, and air conditioning
Cab clearance lights
Gauges to include speedometer, tachometer, hour meter,
heat, oil pressure, air pressure, voltmeter, fuel, applicable
audible or visual alarms
Lap / shoulder seat belts
Driver/ passenger air bag
Pulse wipers
Two 16 inch x 7 inch illuminated heated West Coast style
mirrors
AM/FM radio
6 to 8 extra switches
Factory plow light harness
Beacon lights
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NO
CONFIRMATION
COMMENTS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
BTU DUMP BODY SPREADER
TENDER’S SPECIFICATIONS
YES
Make:
LAROCHELLE
Model:
BTU1036 or equivalent
Overall length:
144 1/2"
Inside length:
120"
Inside width:
88"
Overall width:
99"
Side height:
36"
Tailgate height:
48"
Approx. Water level capacity:
6.64 cu. yds.
Approx. capacity with side boards: 8.0 cu yds.
Recommended C.A.
96"
Overall length:
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Inside length:
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Inside width:
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Overall width:
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Side height:
______
Tailgate height:
______
Approximative water level
capacity:
______
Approx. capacity with side
boards:
______
Recommanded
C.A.
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The BTU dump body spreader shall be equipped with a
longitudinal conveyor mounted in the center of the body
allowing the spreading and cross conveyor with side spinner
to allow drivers side spreading action.
CONSTRUCTION
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All steel used in the construction of the unit shall be Ultra
High Strength.
Front panel, sides, floor and tailgate material thickness 3/16”
Grade 450.
Body side shall be breakformed into a polygonal radius
shape for added strength and rigidity. This shape provided a
better gravity flow into the longitudinal conveyor and offer
increased yardage compared to rolled formed panels
construction.
The body side panels will discharge directly into the
longitudinal conveyor with no flat surface between to prevent
material hang up and assure gravity flow of the aggregates
into the conveyor.
Body long members shall consist of ¼” thick HSLA steel “ V ”
shaped formed sections reinforced with tubular cross
members welded to a rear sill of 14” deep x 3/16” thick.
FRONT PANEL
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CONFIRMATION
COMMENTS
Make:_______________
Model:_______________
CONFIGURATION AND SPREADING PATTERN
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NO
Shall be sloped for better material flow. Front panel featuring
a dog house fabrication will not be accepted.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
BTU DUMP BODY SPREADER
TENDER’S SPECIFICATIONS
YES
SIDE PANEL HORIZONTAL REINFORCEMENTS
- Must have rectangular tubing 6’’ x 4’’ x 3/16’’ (no exceptions).
- Under no circumstances will a formed section top capping be
acceptable.
REAR POSTS
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(1) rear post on each side.
The post shall be designed to accept marker lights and
strobe lights without adding any special light boxes.
TAILGATE SHALL BE REINFORCED BY
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(2) vertical posts.
(3) self cleaning horizontal reinforcements.
The tailgate shall be fully welded.
Double acting opening device.
TAILGATE LATCHING SYSTEM
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Shall be operated by (2) 2 1/2” x 6” stroke double acting air
cylinders.
Cylinders shall be activated by an in-cab pneumatic control.
Cylinder shall be mounted in such a way that the piston rod
is in retracted position when the latching is in locked position
to assure a better cylinder rod protection against
contamination.
Both left and right tailgate latches shall be individually
adjustable to compensate for wear.
Cam mechanism to insure tailgate being always in locked
position in case of air leakage.
TAILGATE HINGES
SPECIFICATIONS
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SHALL
MEET
THE
FOLLOWING
Made of steel plate with a minimum thickness of 1/2”
Pivot diameter: 1 1/4” minimum.
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NO
CONFIRMATION
COMMENTS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
BTU DUMP BODY SPREADER
TENDER’S SPECIFICATIONS
YES
SIDE BOARD EXTENSION POCKETS
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Body sides shall be provided with side board pockets to
allow insertion of 2” thick side boards.
CAB PROTECTOR
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Depth: 24”.
Material: 10 gauge HSLA steel.
* Overall chassis cab height to be confirmed by customer.
BRAKE SYSTEM SAFETY REQUIREMENT
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The air tailgate system shall include a pressure protection
valve to insure air pressure priority for the truck air brake
system. In the locked position, air pressure shall be applied
on the air tailgate cylinder to further assist the over center
locking mechanism built-in with the tailgate release system.
THE BODY UNDER STRUCTURE SHALL CONSIST OF
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(2) long members made of 1/4” thick, 50 W steel, minimum
height: 14”.
(4) tubular cross members.
Rear bumper equipped with door giving access to conveyor
components without opening the tailgate.
TIRE FENDERS
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Steel fenders shall be adapted to the body side panels with
an opening of minimum 2” between the body and fenders to
allow easy cleaning of the body side panels and its under
structure (no exceptions).
The fenders shall allow installation future installation of liquid
tanks when required, and if installed, will not raise with the
body when dumping (no exceptions) .
THE REAR BODY HINGE CONSTRUCTION SHALL MEET THE
FOLLOWING SPECS
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2” diameter cast steel upper pivot hinge equipped with
grease fittings
6” x 4” x 5/8” supporting iron angle.
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NO
CONFIRMATION
COMMENTS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
BTU DUMP BODY SPREADER
TENDER’S SPECIFICATIONS
YES
FRONT MOUNT TELESCOPIC HOIST
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Must be a 3 section Mailhot nitrated type (no exceptions).
Providing a 45° minimum dump angle.
Each section shall be ground and polished.
Rubber bumper bolted between the hoist and the front panel.
CYLINDER CRADLE
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Cylinder cradle bolted on truck frame rails with integrated
self-positioning safety prop.
Cylinder pin equipped with grease fitting and safety lock
mechanism.
LONGITUDINAL CONVEYOR
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The body under structure shall be built to include a
longitudinal conveyor located at the center, along the full
length of the dump body and shall be designed to feed a
front cross conveyor when required.
Protective screens meeting safety regulations.
CONVEYOR CHAIN
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Shall be extra heavy duty self-cleaning pintle type.
Model: 88K
Pitch: 2.609”.
Total breaking strength: 49,000 lb.
Width: 23 1/2” c/c.
Flights: welded at every 4th links.
Dimensions: 3/8” x 1 1/4“.
Chain links with protective cover.
The ends shall be bent upwards to allow welding on both
sides of the flight.
Rubber flap installed at the front of the conveyor to clean the
chain return.
THE (2) SPROCKETS
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Shall have (7) teeth minimum and installed on drive shaft.
Shall be provided with shoulders on each side to support the
conveyor chain links, in order to allow a longer chain and
sprocket life (no exceptions).
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NO
CONFIRMATION
COMMENTS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
BTU DUMP BODY SPREADER
TENDER’S SPECIFICATIONS
YES
CHAIN ROLLERS
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The longitudinal conveyor chain shall be equipped with (2)
idler rollers mounted at the rear end of the unit, in order to
reduce the chain wear and avoid any misalignment with the
sprockets.
CONVEYOR SHAFTS
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Drive shaft: 1 3/4” diameter min. CRS steel.
Driven shaft: 1 3/16” diameter “STRESSPROOF” steel.
Drive and driven shafts shall be mounted on self-aligning ball
bearings equipped with grease fittings.
CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT
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Chain tension adjustment on the longitudinal conveyor shall
be stainless steel threaded rods with lock nuts, mounted at
the front of the unit for easier access.
Spring washers shall be installed on the adjusting
mechanism to compensate for chain tension variations and
provide a longer chain life.
SPEED REDUCER
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Shall be: 25:1 ratio (no exceptions).
Worm gear type (no exceptions).
Shall include a SAE adapter to direct mount the hydraulic
motor (no exceptions).
Rebuildable type (no exceptions).
CONVEYOR CHAIN COVER (SUMMER PLATE)
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3/16” thick, grade 450 steel plate to protect the chain in
summer use.
Removable from the rear of unit.
FLOW GATE
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Flow gate shall be of the screw type and infinitely adjustable.
The gate shall be provided with scale calibrated in inches
and centimetres.
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NO
CONFIRMATION
COMMENTS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
BTU DUMP BODY SPREADER
TENDER’S SPECIFICATIONS
YES
HYDRAULIC HOSES AND FITTINGS
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Shall be of the pressed type.
Shall have a minimum burst pressure capacity of 2 times the
maximum working pressure of the hydraulic system.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Life time warranty, Truck Lite harnesses and lamps (as per
manufacturer’s terms).
Unit shall be delivered in compliance with FMVSS 108
regulations.
Wiring shall be of the flexible rubber jacketed type with
choke seal and threaded fittings.
Fixtures shall be made of Die Cast with sealed connectors
grommet type.
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
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Sets of (4) mud flaps, the (2) at the front must be equipped
with anti-sail brackets.
Slide up type ladder mounted on the rear left hand side of
the unit.
(2) rear tow hooks
FINISH AND PAINT
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Entire body shall be sandblasted.
Primer: (2) coats of (2) parts epoxy primer.
Final paint coating: Urethane paint, color: Highway Yellow.
SAFETY STICKERS
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Safety stickers for operation and maintenance shall be
supplied with the dump body spreader unit.
Installation
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Installation of equipment must be completed by original
manufacturer, with no third party integration (no exceptions).
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NO
CONFIRMATION
COMMENTS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
BTU DUMP BODY SPREADER
TENDER’S SPECIFICATIONS
YES
NO
CONFIRMATION
COMMENTS
PRODUCT LIABILITY INSURANCE
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In order to protect the customer from any claims that might
result from an accident due to the failure of the equipment,
the bidder shall supply with his bid a product liability
insurance certificate showing insurance and expiration date;
for a minimum amount of 15 millions dollars. In the case of a
claim the customer can call upon the equipment
bidder/manufacturer
to
assume
responsibility
(no
exceptions).
TRANSPORT CANADA NATIONAL SAFETY MARK (NSM)
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This set of regulations makes it mandatory for any truck
equipment installer to comply and affix its own certification
label as a final stage manufacturer next to the truck
manufacturer label. In such case, any modifications made to
the air supply or electrical system, drive train modifications,
etc., must be documented and kept on file by the installer,
with supporting document remitted to the new trucks owner.
This certification also makes it mandatory for the final stage
manufacturer to supply a weight distribution chart for each of
the equipment installed on the chassis upon request by the
customer.
WARRANTY
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Manufacturer’s warranty certificate shall be supplied with his
bid.
LITTERATURE
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Bidder shall supply color pieces of literature showing model
number for each submitted equipment.
SPREADING CONFIGURATION: LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE UNIT,
AHEAD OF THE REAR WHEELS OF THE TRUCK.
CROSS CONVEYOR
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Shall be manufactured to be bolted on the truck frame.
Shall be driven by a hydraulic motor equipped with a chain coupling.
Protective screens at both sides meeting safety regulations.
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CONFIRMATION
YES
NO
COMMENTS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
BTU DUMP BODY SPREADER
TENDER’S SPECIFICATIONS
YES
CONVEYOR CHAIN
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Shall be of self-cleaning type: 667X
Width: 14” c/c.
Chain links with protective cover.
FLIGHTS
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Shall be welded at every two (2) links.
Dimensions: 1/4” x 1”
Each end shall be bent toward the top to allow the welding on both
sides.
CONVEYOR SHAFTS
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Drive shaft: 1 3/16” diameter, “STRESSPROOF” steel.
Driven shaft: 1 3/16” diameter, “STRESSPROOF” steel.
(4) sprockets shall be supplied.
Mounted on self-aligning ball bearings equipped with grease fittings.
CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT
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Chain tension adjustment by the means of grease actuated cylinders
with stainless steel piston rods.
SPINNER AND CHUTE
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The height adjustable.
Spinner shall be driven by a fixed displacement hydraulic motor.
17” diameter poly spinner disc.
Easily removable chute made of high density polyethylene with steel
reinforcements.
Spinner and chute mounted on the left hand side of the unit.
SPINNER DEFLECTOR
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Removable and easy adjustment for changing spreading pattern.
SPINNER HYDRAULIC QUICK COUPLERS
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(2) sets of male/female shall be provided for quick removal of
spinner assembly.
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CONFIRMATION
COMMENTS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
BTU DUMP BODY SPREADER
TENDER’S SPECIFICATIONS
YES
LIGHT ARRANGEMENT IN REAR POST
(3) lights Installed in each rear corner post:
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Top:
(1) LED type amber strobe light
Center: (1) Red stop, tail turn light
Bottom: (1) White back-up light
Lighting arrangement to be confirmed by town representative
LED STROBE LIGHT
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Installed on cab protector.
Shall provide a 360° visibility.
Interchangeable lens.
CONVEYOR AND SPINNER LIGHTS
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(2) sealed auxiliary lights with wiring and switch shall be provided to
shine the conveyor and spinner disc.
REMOVABLE CONVEYOR STEEL SUB PLATE (RETURN OF CHAIN)
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The longitudinal conveyor shall be equipped with a full length steel
plate to protect the underneath truck components.
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NO
CONFIRMATION
COMMENTS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
HYDRAULICALLY TILTING FRONT PLOW HITCH
TENDER’S SPECIFICATIONS
YES
CONFIRMATION
NO
COMMENTS
Make:
LAROCHELLE
Make:__________________
Model:
L1825 Power-Tilt Hitch or equivalent
Model:__________________
MAIN COMPONENTS
The hydraulically tilting front plow hitch shall include the following
elements :
- Cheek and push plates custom fitted adapted to the truck
frame
- Stationary female adapter connected to the push plates.
- Removable tilting hitch including a double acting cylinder to
raise / lower front plow and also allow the power tilt of entire
hitch.
The entire tilting hitch shall be removable to relieve the front axle
load for summer operation.
NITROGEN SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR FRONT PLOW
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This system shall be connected to the plow hitch lift cylinder
and helps absorb the shock loads transferred to the truck
front axle, suspension and chassis when the plow is in the
carry position.
The system is designed with a steel-on-steel assembly of
the accumulator to the manifold valve block to offer better
resistance to vibration and leakage (aluminium manifold
valve not accepted as an equivalent)
PUSH PLATES KIT
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The cheek plates shall be made of 6" X 4" X 5/8" steel
angles adapted and bolted to the truck frame rails (no
exceptions).
The push plates shall be 5/8" thick min. welded and
gusseted to the cheek plates (no exceptions). The length
of these plates shall be a minimum of 30".
Quick Tack Pockets
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The harness must come equipped with an easy hitch
coupler adapter (quick tack pockets).
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
HYDRAULICALLY TILTING FRONT PLOW HITCH
TENDER’S SPECIFICATIONS
YES
STATIONARY FRONT SUPPORT
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The stationary front support structure shall be be made of
1/2" thick material and welded to the cheek plates to form
an integral assembly intended to support the hydraulic
pump bracket, the front lift cylinder base, and to be used as
a female adapter for the tilting section of the front hitch.
The stationary front support structure shall provide (2) lower
pivot points and (2) upper removable locking points.
Each of the (4) points of this female adapter should be
provided with (8) 2 1/4" dia. x 1/2" wall x 1 1/4" deep steel
bushings. The minimum distance between the lower and
upper connecting points shall be 18".
LOWER CYLINDER SUPPORT
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Shall consist of a 4" x 4" x 1/2" wall tubular section with a 1"
thick lower cylinder support bracket.
TILTING HITCH
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Shall consist of a framework of (2) vertical and (1)
horizontal angle irons of 4" x 3" x 3/8" minimum section,
backed with (2) 5/8" thick vertical stiffeners.
COUPLING POINTS
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The (4) male adapter coupling points shall be reinforced by
(4) 2 1/4" O.D. x 1/2" wall thickness steel bushings.
COUPLING PINS AND PIVOTS POINTS
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The (2) lower pivot points along with the (2) upper coupling
pins shall be at least 1 1/4" dia. C1045 cold rolled steel.
LOWER AND UPPER HORIZONTAL SUPPORT
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The base of the tilting hitch shall be supported with a 5" x 5"
x 7/16" thick tubular section. The upper horizontal support
shall consist of a 4" x 4" x 1/4" thick tubular section. Both
supports shall run across the (2) vertical stiffener plates and
be fully welded.
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CONFIRMATION
NO
COMMENTS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
HYDRAULICALLY TILTING FRONT PLOW HITCH
TENDER’S SPECIFICATIONS
YES
LIFTING ARM
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Shall be made of 3/4" thick minimum material. All pivot
holes shall be 1" dia. minimum and shall be assisted
laterally with (2) 1/2" thick side braces.
The lifting arm shall be provided with a 3/4" threaded
shackle and a double chain grab link.
LIFT CYLINDER
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Shall be double acting, 4" dia. min. 10” stroke, with a 2" dia.
chrome plated piston rod.
PLOW HEADLAMPS
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Shall be of the halogen rectangular type with integral turn
signals, installed on support welded onto the top horizontal
hitch. Headlamps must be heavy duty seal beam type
COUPLING HEIGHT
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The tilting front snow plow hitch shall be provided with a (3)
position coupling height offering a center position at 19"
from the ground.
DRIVE EAR SPACING
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The standard drive ear spacing shall be 30 1/2" center
unless otherwise specified.
The drive ears shall further be equipped with 1 1/4"
coupling pins.
The entire tilting hitch shall be removable to relieve the front
axle load for summer operation.
TRUCK BUMPER
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The original truck front bumper shall be modifed so it can
be fitted to the front plow hitch structure during summer
operation.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TENDER’S SPECIFICATIONS
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HEAVY-DUTY TRIP EDGE TYPE POWER REVERSIBLE PLOW
Make:
LAROCHELLE
Model:
LRC1138TE or equivalent
Dimensions:
Overall length:
11'0"
Moldboard height:
38"
Clearing path @ 37°
8'9"
Make:_______________
Model:_______________
Overall length:
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Overall height:
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Clearing path @ 37°_____
Moldboard
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Moldboard to be break formed (not rolled) to a series of
panels to break up the snow load and to add structural
strength to plow.
(rolled moldboard not accepted as an equivalent)
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Moldboard to be made of 10 ga. steel.
Overhang: 17” over the cutting edge.
Top of moldboard shall incorporate a 3” formed channel.
No additional tube shall be welded to top of moldboard as
to reduce weight.
- Moldboard shall be reinforced with (6) full length 3/8” thick
vertical ribs welded to the bottom backer angle and the
back of the moldboard.
- Each rib must be one piece and at least 3” deep.
- Each rib must be of the exact same shape as the
moldboard sheet (panel shaped) as to allow maximum
contact and support with the moldboard sheet.
- The push frame shall connect to the moldboard at (4)
points.
- The push frame connecting points shall be reinforced on
(4) of the vertical ribs using 3/8” steel plates on each side
for a total bearing thickness of
1 1/8”
- The ribs and top of moldboard must connect using the fork
type connection. This must be achieved as the top of the
vertical ribs will be inserted in triangular shape pieces
welded to the back of the 3” reinforcing channel shape,
break formed into the moldboard sheet.
Note: This type of connection is mandatory to reduce top of
moldboard weldment failure and for a better distribution
of plowing stresses.
- Vertical ribs connection to top of moldboard must allow
water drainage as the water can run free along the top of
moldboard, through the ribs connection.
- A 3” X 3” X ¼” thick steel angle construction shall run the
full length of the back of the moldboard and be welded to
each of the vertical ribs.
- A lifting lug must be welded at the back of the moldboard
on the 3” X 3” X ¼” steel angle.
Rubber snow deflector:
12” wide, ½” thick reinforced rubber deflector bolted to
top of moldboard
18” min high flexible markers mounted on each end of the
moldboard and easily replaceable.
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Cutting edge and backer angle
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A ½” thick Tungsten carbide insert cutting edge cutting
edge shall be bolted to a heavy duty support angle.
Cutting edge shall be bolted with 5/8” x 2 ½” gr. 5 bolts
and lock nuts.
This support angle shall be 6" x 4" x 5/8" min. and be
drilled to receive 8” or 12” center punched cutting edge.
This support angle shall be further reinforced with 3/8"
thick triangular gussets.
(2) moldboard shoes shall be provided under the backer
angle.
Moldboard protection mechanism
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The plow shall be protected during the plowing operation
by a blade tripping mechanism.
The blade tripping mechanism shall consists of:
- Cutting edge bolted to a 5” x 3 ½” x ½” min. tripping
blade support angle working in conjunction with a 6” x
4” x 5/8” trip spring support angle running the full
length of the moldboard.
The design of the trip edge mechanism shall incorporate a
minimum of (6) compression springs having the following
characteristics:
- 5/8 “ wire diameter
- 4 1/2” outside diameter
- 10 1/2” length
The recoil force of each spring device shall be individually
adjustable using threaded rods and bolts system to
compensate for wear and cope with various plowing
conditions.
Such adjustment is mandatory and must be performed
using regular tools.
Adjusting trip system requiring special tools provided by
the plow manufacturer is not acceptable.
(2) curb shoes consisting of a 2” dia. abrasion resistant
material welded to a ¾” mounting plate bolted to the
cutting edge.
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Moldboard attack angle adjustment
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(2) attack angle blocking arms shall serve the purpose of
allowing adjustment of the moldboard attack angle.
Attack angle blocking arms shall be made with:
(2) 2” x 22” x ½” flat bars
(1) 2 ½” x 21” x ¾”
Each blocking arm assembly shall be connected to the
mouldboard on 3/4” thick steel bracket reinforced by a
3/16” thick steel plate welded to the 3” X 3” X ¼” iron angle
These brackets shall allow the following adjustments: 70°,
75° and 80°.
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Drive frame
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The drive frame assembly shall consist of an “A” Frame
and a semi-circle :
“A” frame
The “A” frame shall be made with 4” x 2 ½” x ½” steel ship
channel @ 13.8 # / ft.
The channels and oscillator plate shall be reinforced by a
5/8” thick x 22” long steel plate.
A 1” x 6” x 31 ½” steel oscillator bar support shall be
provided.
The hydraulic cylinder pins shall be 1 1/4” min. diameter.
The “A” frame pin shall attach the “A” frame to the semicircle and serve as a pivoting point for the angling action.
The “A” frame pin shall be machined from a 2” dia. solid
shaft and be equipped with a grease fitting threaded in the
head.
A welded cap on this pin will not be accepted.
The “A” frame pin pivoting point bearing surface shall be
15/16” thick.
Drive frame (suite)
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Semi-circle
Shall be made of 4” x 3” x ½” steel angle @ 11.1# / ft.
welded and gussetted to a 4” x 4” x ½” @ 21.63 #/ft.
structural tubing connected to the moldboard with a
minimum of (8) connecting points made of ½” thick steel
plates.
The 4” x 3” x ½” steel angle shall be further reinforced with
(2) 6” x 4” x 5/8” steel angles.
Each of the (4) moldboard connecting pins shall be 1 ¼”
diameter.
An adjustable parking stand shall be provided
Oscillator
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The drive frame shall be built to allow the moldboard to
oscillate plus or minus 10 degrees on each side of its drive
points to follow the road contour.
The oscillating device construction shall consist of a
stationary section fully welded to the drive frame and
coupled to the oscillator plate with a 1 ¼” grade 5 pivoting
bolt complete with a lock nut.
Both the stationary and oscillator plate shall be made of 1”
thick steel.
The oscillator plate shall be equipped with (2) drive lugs
welded and braced to it.
These drive lugs shall be made of 1” thick steel and drilled
to adapt 1 ¼” coupling pins.
Drive lugs shall be mounted at 30 ½” centres.
The drive frame shall be set for a pinning height of 19”
plus or minus ½” above ground level.
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Plow angling cylinders
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The plow can be reversed using (2) double acting
hydraulic cylinders:
Cylinder specifications:
- 9” stroke
- 3” inside diameter
- 1 ½” diameter piston rod
- Piston rod to be nitrated and corrosion resistant as per
ASTM B-117-94.
- Cylinder ports shall be (2) 90° port adapters SAE ‘O’
ring 08
- Rod end of cylinders connected to the 4” x4”x ½”
structural tubing to be bushing mounted with grease
fittings.
- Cylinder base connected to the A-frame to be 1” thick
plate mounted
A cushion valve set to relieve @ 2,500 psi shall be
installed on the plow semi-circle to provide protection to
the hydraulic components and plow.
Cushion valve to be mounted with quick disconnects for
power angling applications.
Reversing angle shall be allowed up to 37° left and right.
The cylinders shall be installed inside the semi-circle as to
be protected from side impacts. Reversing cylinder rods
that are connected to the ends of the push frame
assembly shall not be accepted
Lifting device
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The plow shall be provided with (2) ½” exact chain
strands.
These chains are to be provided with shackles
The (2) chains shall be mounted on a (4) connecting
points structural tube that allow the correct attachment of
the chains to the plow hitch.
Product liability insurance
In order to protect the customer from any claims that might
result from an accident due to failure of the equipment, the
bidder shall supply with his bid a product liability insurance
certificate, showing issuance and expiration dates; for a
minimum amount of 3 million dollars. In the case of a claim,
the customer can call upon the equipment bidder/
manufacturer to assume responsibility.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
TENDER’S SPECIFICATIONS
YES
HYDRAULIC PUMP
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Gear
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type hydraulic pump with dry valve
Pneumatic engaging system.
SAE-oring ports
Cast steel housing.
Flow regulator valve with direct return to reservoir
(one per pump section).
- In cab pneumatic control.
Dual stage pump: 13/15 gpm @ 1000 RPM (23/27 gpm @
1800 RPM)
DRIVE TYPE FOR HYDRAULIC PUMP
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Direct crankshaft driven
- 1310/1350 driveline series.
- Pump mounting bracket.
SUCTION AND RETURN LINES
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For gear type pump :
Suction hose : 1 ¼’’ diameter, (1) braid type with
crimped fittings
- Return hose: ¾’’ diameter, (2) braid type with crimped
fittings.
HYDRAULIC OIL RESERVOIR
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Capacity: 37 gal minimum in accordance with equipment
configuration.
Fill up strainer.
Oil level and temperature sight gauge.
Breather cap.
Internal baffles.
Magnets.
Inspection and clean out cover.
Drain plug.
Suction and return circuit ball valves.
Hydrex XV hydraulic oil.
- Combines HVI 22 low temperature and HVI 36 high
temperature characteristics.
- Compatible with all pump types.
Low oil level alarm with in cab buzzer and light available.
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SPREADER CONTROLS
Open loop type with ground speed
- Features
- Spreading rate proportional to truck ground speed
only.
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Granular (2 sections)
- Electronic proportional control of conveyor and
spinner.
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Make and model of Spreader Control must be ACE Ecobite
(NO Exceptions)
VALVE BANK
SALAMI Open center type (gear pump) (NO Exceptions)
- Modular sectional valve
- (1) Single acting valve section.
- (2) Double acting.
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Pneumatic BRASS Spool actuator type (NO Exceptions)
IN CAB CONTROLS
Lever type in cab controls mounted on center console with
adjustable pedestal (NO Exceptions)
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In Cab Controls to include air lines housed cleanly within
console with security valve and air dryer filter to ensure no
humidity build-up in air lines.
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Complete in cab layout and pedestal placement to be
approved by municipal personnel prior to delivery (NO
Exceptions)
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