ATTACHMENT “A”
SPECIFICATIONS FOR TANDEM CLASS 8 WATER TRUCKS
(WITH 4,000 GALLON WATER TANK AND INSTALLATION)
Identification of the Unit Being Proposed
The bidder shall identify the unit by manufacturer, model, series and year of manufacture, so as to enable
identification by the County in the manufacturer's sales literature on the proposed unit. The bidder shall submit
complete descriptive literature showing that the proposed unit is the manufacturer's recent model, including
latest engineering improvements, which have been, or shall imminently be, regularly advertised and sold on
the open market. The description of the unit shall also be sufficient to assure the County that specifications will
be met without improvising, modifying, or augmenting a basically standard unit beyond those variations
contained in the manufacturer's regularly advertised specifications. New not previously titled, zero mileage
Trucks.
Operating and Service Manuals and Parts Lists
One (1) operator manual shall be included with the unit upon delivery. In addition, there shall be a total of one
(1) service, shop, or maintenance manual, and one (1) parts manual or available w/CD or online.
Manufacturer’s Warranty and Service Policy
The manufacturer's standard warranty or service policy is to apply to the unit. Such warranty or service policy
is to be recognized at any authorized/franchised unit dealer, representing manufacturer of proposed unit
throughout the State of Colorado and within a radius of 100 miles from the delivery point. The applicable
warranty or service policy shall not be contingent upon obtaining routine service lubrication and servicing of the
unit from a factory-authorized agency. It shall be the responsibility of the bidder to make available all
replacement parts, components, and materials found to be defective under the terms of the warranty, and
without cost (including labor cost) to Montrose County. The unit shall be accompanied upon delivery by the unit
manufacturer's properly executed warranty or service policy. Unit shall be warranted against manufacturing
defects for not less than twelve (12) months from date of delivery and shall include other warranty
requirements as may be specified.
General Service
CLASS 8 CAB AND CHASSIS
TRUCK/TRAILER CONFIGURATION
DOMICILED, USA 50 STATES (INCLUDING CALIFORNIA AND CARB OPT-IN STATES)
EXPECTED FRONT AXLE(S) LOAD: 20,000.0 lbs
EXPECTED REAR DRIVE AXLE(S) LOAD: 46,000.0 lbs
EXPECTED GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT CAPACITY: 64,000.0 lbs
EXPECTED GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT: 80,000.0 lbs
LH PRIMARY STEERING LOCATION
Engine
500 HP @1625 RPM,1900 GOV RPM, 1850 LB/FT @ 975 RPM OR EQUIVALENT.
2008 CARB EMISSION CERTIFICATION – CLEAN IDLE
JACOBS COMPRESSION BRAKE OR EQUIVALENT
FIREWALL MOUNTED AIR CLEANER WITH SIDE INTAKE, NO OUTSIDE AIR CLEANER
160 AMP ALTERNATOR
12 VOLT STARTER W/THERMAL PROTECTION OR EQUIVALENT
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THREE (3) 12 VOLT MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERIES W/3375 CCA MINIMUM
19 CFM AIR COMPRESSOR
FRONT PTO PROVISION ON FRONT OF ENGINE W/1350 ADAPTER FLANGE
GATES BLUE STRIPE COOLANT HOSES OR EQUIVALENT
CONSTANT TENSION DESIGN CLAMPS FOR COOLANT HOSES AND AIR INTAKE
SYSTEM
1500 WATT ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
EXTENDED LIFE ANTIFREEZE (-34 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT)
Transmission
AUTOMATED SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (NOT ALLISON)
PTO INSTALLED FOR WATER TRUCKS
PUSH BUTTON ELECTRONIC SHIFT CONTROL, DASH MOUNTED
AIR TO OIL TRANSMISSION COOLER
Front Suspension
20,000 POUND FRONT AXLE
20,000 POUND FLAT LEAF FRONT SUSPENSION
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS
16.5 INCH X 6 INCH MERITOR Q+ FRONT BRAKES
FRONT DUST SHIELDS ON BRAKES
FORWARD FRONT AXLE OFFSET
Rear Axle and Equipment
46,000 POUND R-T SERIES TANDEM REAR AXLE (REAR-REAR AXLE OF A DRIVE
TANDEM, TANDEM DRIVE AXLE SET)
MERITOR 16.5” X 8.62” Q+ CAST SPIDER CAM REAR BRAKES
REAR DUST SHIELDS ON BRAKES
AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS FRONT AND REAR AXLES
TRAILER HAND CONTROL BRAKE VALVE
AIR BRAKE ABS SYSTEM W/TRACTION CONTROL
DRIVER CONTROLLED DIFFERENTIAL LOCK FOR EACH AXLE, MUST BE
INDIVIDUALLY CONTROLLED W/INDICATOR LIGHT FOR EACH
3.91 REAR AXLE RATIO
REAR DIFFERENTIAL LUBE SYSTEM
Rear Suspension
46,000 POUND REAR SPRING SUSPENSION
56-INCH AXLE SPACING
REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS - TWO AXLES (TANDEM)
Trailer Connections
NO TRAILER AIR HOSE
AIR CONNECTIONS TO END OF FRAME WITH GLAD HANDS FOR TRUCK AND NO
DUSTCOVERS
PRIMARY CONNECTOR/RECEPTACLE WIRED FOR SEPARATE STOP/TURN, ABS
CENTER PINPOWERED THROUGH IGNITION
7-WAY PRIMARY TRAILER CABLE
RECEPTACLE MOUNTED END OF FRAME
NO TRAILER ELECTRICAL CABLE
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Wheelbase & Frame
5750 MM (226 INCH) WHEELBASE
3/8X3-1/2X10-3/4 INCH DOUBLE CHANNEL120 KSI STEEL FRAME (3/8 INCH OUTER
AND 1/4 INCH INNER)
1650 MM (65 INCH) REAR FRAME OVERHANG
FRAME OVERHANG RANGE: 61 INCH TO 75 INCH
CALC'D BACK OF CAB TO REAR SUSP C/L: 136.0 in
NO DECK PLATE
NO FIFTH WHEEL
THREE (3) OF THE TRUCKS SHALL HAVE A 24-INCH FRONT FRAME EXTENSION FOR
SNOW PLOW, BOLT ON NOT ACCEPTED
PARTIAL FRAME REINFORCEMENT AT FRONT SUSPENSION
Fuel Tanks
125 GALLON/473 LITER ALUMINUM FUEL TANK – LH
FUEL TANK(S) FORWARD
LH FULL LENGTH FUEL TANK STEPS
DAVCO 482 FUEL WATER SEPARATOR WITH 12 VOLT PREHEATER
IN TANK FUEL LEVEL SENDER(S)
Tires & Wheels
MICHELIN XZY-3 315/80R22.5 20 PLY RADIAL FRONT TIRES OR EQUIVALENT
MICHELIN XDE M/S 11R24.5 16 PLY RADIAL REAR TIRES OR EQUIVALENT
22.5X9.00 10-HUB PILOT 3.12 INSET 10-HAND ALUMINUM DISC FRONT WHEELS
24.5X8.25 10-HUB PILOT 2-HAND STEEL DISC REAR WHEELS
Cab
CONVENTIONAL CAB
STANDARD INTERIOR
WHITE EXTERIOR PAINT
BLACK FRAME
AM/FM/WB RADIO
CRUISE CONTROL
HEATER, DEFROSTER AND AIR CONDITIONER
HVAC DUCTING WITH MAIN FRESH AIR FILTER
AIR RIDE CAB
MANUFACTURER’S HEAVIEST DUTY FIBERGLASS TILT HOOD AND FENDERS
DUAL RECTANGULAR AIR HORNS
TILT AND TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
FORWARD INTERIOR ROOF MOUNTED CONSOLE
POWER WINDOWS - RH AND LH SIDE
POWER DOOR LOCKS - RH AND LH SIDE W/MECHANICAL KEY TUMBLER
DOOR POCKETS - RH AND LH SIDE
DOOR ACTIVATED DOME LIGHT, UNDER DASH LIGHT, AND DOOR MOUNTED
COURTESY LIGHTS
AIR RIDE HIGH BACK SEATS W/ BLACK CLOTH, W/LUMBAR, W/INTEGRATED
CUSHION EXTENSIONS, W/FORWARD AND REAR CUSHION TILT
INSULATED FLOOR MAT
FIRE EXTINGUISHER MOUNTED INSIDE THE CAB
CB MOUNTING PROVISIONS TOP OF DASH AND OVERHEAD CONSOLE W/POWER
AND GROUND
SPEEDOMETER, TACH, OIL PRESSURE, COOLANT TEMPERATURE, FUEL, VOLT
METER, DUAL AIR GAUGE, DEF FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR
STAINLESS STEEL PRIMARY MIRRORS, 8-INCH CONVEX MIRRORS MOUNTED
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WATER TANK SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for 4,000-Gallon Water Tank and Installation
Capacity: 4,000 gallons (96 inches wide x 70 inches high x 180 inches long).
Material/Baffles: Shell, ends and baffles constructed of 3/16-inch thick ASTM A-36 steel. Shape modified
low profile ellipse with flat sides. Ends rolled and fitted with 6-inch offset welded 360
degrees on both sides. Two (2) evenly spaced with an 18-inch crawl hole, rolled, fitted
and welded with 6-inch offset. Full belly plate on bottom of tank constructed of at least
3/16-inch thick steel mounted between the tank shell and the tank skids no less than 36-
inch in width.
Skids: Two (2) heavy duty 3/16-inch thick modified U shaped skids. Vulcanized rubber wear
pads shall be mounted on the tank rails.
Sight Gauge: Clear tube mounted on front and rear of tank right side.
Manhole: 25-inch diameter manhole with hinged non sealing lid and anti-slosh ring.
Ladder: Constructed from ¾-inch black pipe located on rear of tank. OSHA approved.
Fenders: Fenders attached to tank, constructed of at least 12 gauge steel. Mud flaps mounted rear.
Hose storage mounted in fenders (see photo).
Mounting: Installed with skid to frame mounting. Four (4) spring loaded mounts shall be furnished
for installation (as shown in photo).
Lights: Lights and reflectors must meet DOT requirements, wires encased in rubber.
Paint: Sandblast tank exterior. Prime and paint fleet white epoxy.
Hydraulics: Hydraulic drive will be Commercial 30 series motor. Hydraulic lines shall run through
the tank for fluid cooling. Hydraulic motor attached to water
pump with all hydraulic lines pre-plumbed at rear of tank. Hydraulic check valve and
filter plumbed at rear of tank for easy service. Plus installation of PTO and pump to run
above pump motor.
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Specifications for 4,000-Gallon Water Tank and Installation (continued)
Water Pump: Monarch MIH40 heavy duty centrifugal 4 x 4 self-prime water pump with cast iron
housing and ceramic mechanical seal, stainless steel drive shaft mounted at rear of tank.
Minimum 550 gpm @ 55 psi.
Gravity Drop Bar: Air actuated gravity tube at bottom end center of tank as close to the rear as possible. 96-
inches x 4-inches with vitriolic caps and quick release clamps at each end.
Spray System: Individual cab mounted controls to actuate each of the six (6) UTEAV9030 normally
open air operated spray heads. Two (2) valves with adjustable volume and pattern nozzles
mounted on front spray bar. Two (2) valves with adjustable volume and pattern nozzles
mounted on rear spray bar. Two (2) valves with adjustable volume and pattern nozzles
mounted on right and left side of tank. One (1) cab mount control to actuate drop bar.
Suction fill: Manual 4-inch butterfly valve mounted between pump and suction pick-up hose. Manual
4-inch butterfly valve mounted between pump and tank on draft line. Manual 4-inch
butterfly valve mounted between pump and tank for return line. Furnish a 4-inch suction
hose that is 18-feet long with coupled cam lock & strainer.
Lifting Eyes Tank is to have a minimum of four (4) lifting eyes. Two (2) eyes on the front and two (2)
eyes on the rear, capable of lifting the weight of the tank when it is empty without
causing any deformation in the tank.
Spray Bar The pressure spray bar will have two (2) outlets; one (1) outlet is to be 1-inch standard
pipe thread with a 1-inch ball valve; and one (1) outlet is to be 1½-inch standard pipe
thread with 1½-inch ball valve.
Gravity Tank will have one (1) gravity displacement 1½-inch standard pipe thread outlet in.
Displacement Pipe Located at the rear of the tank. The 1½-inch pipe shall have a 1½-inch ball valve
installed on it.
Warranty Minimum warranty shall be 5 years for parts and labor on the tank; and 1 year for parts
and labor on components.
The accompanying photos show details of requested specifications currently in use.
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