EXHIBIT A LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FLEET MANAGEMENT DIVISION VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: Truck, Dump, 5-Yard, CNG powered, 110 DGE fuel capacity, 33,000 lb. GVWR rating minimum. Abrasion resistant 5-cubic Yard Dump Truck Bed, complete with specified accessories.
PW Budget Item Description: “Truck, Dump, 5-Yard, CNG”
BUDGET YEAR: 2020-2021
BUDGET ITEM NO: _21-704R_
REQUISITION NO: _RQN-PW-21022838/RFB-IS-21200953______
QUOTATION NO: ______
DIVISION HEAD APPROVAL: ______
END USER REVIEW: ______
SPECIFICATION PREPARED BY: _ROBERT CLENDENING_
______VENDOR ONLY BELOW______
VENDOR NAME: ______
VENDOR REPRESENTATIVE: ______
VENDOR ADDRESS: ______
VENDOR PHONE: ______
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE:
INTENT: To describe a, Truck, Dump, 33,000 Lb. GVWR minimum, chassis utilizing Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Power.
Summary List of Major Components: Chassis: 33,000 Lb. GVWR Chassis with straight reinforced frame rails.
Factory installed CNG (spark Ignition) Engine, as specified.
CNG Fuel Tanks, a Cab-height, staggered cylinders, Back of Cab, CNG Stack with housing assembly.
A five (5)-cubic yard capacity, Abrasion resistant steel, Box Braced, dump body.
Drive Line braking Retarder (Telma) or Department approved equal.
On Board Axle scales system.
Hydraulically driven front axle assist, EZ Trak or equal.
Frame mounted toolbox component: 24-inch wide by 20-inch high by 18-inch deep, mounted curb side.
Frame mounted, 30- gal. hydraulic reservoir.
A Tuck under, slide out type, bed access ladder.
Tarping system: Retractable, electric powered, automatic tarping system. Tarp to be a retractable, powered, pivot arms type load tarping system, with an in- cab control.
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: system.
Hydraulics and controls, as specified.
Amber Work Hazard lighting, as specified.
The completed unit must be designed as a complete and functional unit, with all components designed to function together as a safe, complete and ergonomic package.
Emissions Compliance: Engine is to meet the latest low NOx (less than 0.2 gm/bhp-hr.) standard.
Any unit offered must be compliant with Southern California Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Rule 1196, the "Fleet Rule". Rule 1196 allows our Department only the use of "Alternative fuels". For this solicitation the Department intends to procure a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered unit. Any unit offered must also be certified for use in California by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
Please see ARB.gov and AQMD.gov for the text of the applicable rules.
Chassis Configuration: Two (2) Axle 33,000 Lb. GVWR, minimum, chassis.
The Chassis configuration must be a standard cab configuration. Two entry doors with cab steps and grab handles. Rear window.
If the Engine manufacturer offers a vertical exhaust with heat protection for the operators it must be supplied to minimize fugitive dust generation in off road and construction site operations.
Note: Cab over configurations are not desired.
The unit is to be equipped with a single rear axle with dual rear wheels.
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE:
Seating and restraints must accommodate two (2) adults.
A center mounted console and controls pedestal shall occupy the center seat position affording: Dump hoist, gate, Bed Vibrator and work lighting controls.
Cab: Conventional closed Aluminum and steel cab with tinted safety glass throughout. Minimum BBC 114 inches.
Optical lane detection if factory available, Ref. WABCO Lane guidance alert, for safety, or a Department approved equal.
Seating and restraints for Two (2) adults. Two (2) each, high back, air ride seats. Driver’s seat to be fully adjustable “Bostrom lavaliere” Air ride or equal. Passengers to be fully adjustable “Bostrom lavaliere” Air ride or equal.
The area between the seats should accommodate both the dump hoist and other controls.
Drip rails over doors.
Engine shall not protrude more than 4 inches into the cab and the dump controls shall be mounted between the front seats and extend no more than 10 inches from the rear wall of the cab, allowing 38 inches for Department installed equipment.
Factory installed windshield wiper / washer system. Total of three (3) speed settings, two (2) speed continuous with a third intermittent wipe setting. The wiper motor is to be serviceable from the exterior of the cab.
Cab entry grab handles: A combination of steps tanks and Two (2) 12 inch, vertical, chrome, grab handles, to ease cab entry for the driver and passenger side. Maximum ground to step height 18 inches.
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: Non-slip protection on all steps.
Minimum 21-inch diameter steering wheel.
Two (2) inside sun visors.
Two (2) cup holders.
Arm rests and map pockets on both cab doors.
Factory installed Air conditioning and heating system with defroster.
Instruments: Speedometer with trip meter. Tachometer. Dual, Air pressure Gage, with audible low air warning. Oil Pressure Gage Fuel Level Gage Voltmeter. Engine Coolant Temp. Transmission temperature gage with warning light. Air cleaner restriction gage. OEM Chassis Hour meter, oil pressure activated, dash mounted in view of the seated operator.
Engine status and on-board diagnostics module. All gages, lighted and dimmer controlled.
Accessories: Steering wheel (center button) activated dual tone electric horn.
Two (2) Cab mounted Air Horns. Factory installed AM / FM / WX (weather band) radio capability. Installed Speaker and antenna.
One (1) 5 lb. Dry chemical fire extinguisher, class- 10 BC, securely mounted to the cab, easily accessible under the passenger seat.
One (1) set of (3) each Bi-directional, reflective,
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: emergency hazard warning triangles, within a mounted case.
Factory headlights on warning. Dome light, glove compartment light to be door and manually actuated switch.
Two (2) Grab handles for entry on both sides of cab.
12 VDC power Tap socket.
Dual tone electric horns.
Full coverage rubber floor covering with two (2) each removable Rubber floor mats.
Exterior windshield visor shall be provided, installed and manufactured of composite material.
Cab to Axle Dimension and Wheelbase: The CA and WB are to be expertly selected by the bidder to match the major components of the CNG vehicle, as specified and equipped.
No undue Cab to Axle dimension will be provided, except as required to accommodate the specified CNG Chassis configuration and the chassis manufacturer's limitations with regard to exhaust or other required chassis systems. The Dump body or other specified toolbox locations must be factored in by the bidder and an appropriate CA and WB determined pre build.
The shortest Cab to Axle (CA) is desired commensurate with dumping stability needs. The after-frame dimension is to be kept to a minimum to afford maximum dumping stability and load distribution.
The shortest practical wheelbase (WB) is desired to afford the unit the minimum turning radius.
ENGINE: Offer must be for a CNG powered engine Certified by
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: CARB and approved for use within the AQMD. Please respond to the specification, or a Department approved equal may be considered, if it meets the intent of the specification. All offers will be evaluated with regard to emissions and overall performance.
Engine reference: Cummins Westport Model ISX12N, 11.9L displacement CNG engine. In-Line six (6) Cylinder. Or Department approved equal.
CARB Certified for use in California, CNG powered.
The engine offered should conform to the in line six (6) cylinder configuration to afford both ease of access and maintenance and the adaptability of an engine driven PTO, off the front of the crank shaft, without undue modifications to the radiator, should this application require it, by specification or in future application.
Engine Ratings: 350 HP @ 2,200 RPM, minimum. 1,540 Lb. Ft. Torque @ 1,300 RPM, minimum. Fuel Type: CNG NOx less than 0.2 gm/bhp-hr. NOx+NMHC=0.8 PM 0.01 gm/bhp-hr.
Maintenance, service hour Intervals: Oil & Filter: 500 Spark Plugs: 1,500 Valve Adjustment: 2,000
Charge Air (Air/Air) "inter"-cooler.
Engine manufacturer's Electronic Engine Control with diagnostics connector.
Combustion system: Spark Ignited.
Four (4) Cycle system.
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: In Line six (6) Cylinder Engine.
Aspiration: Turbo Charged, inter-cooled, with optimized boost.
Electronically controlled engine combustion management system to afford the best available control technology (BACT) for this application.
Exhaust: Unit to be equipped with the engine manufacturer's approved (CNG) exhaust system with muffler. A vertical stack and rain cap protection is to be provided if factory available, to reduce dust. Exhaust to be fully supported and flex/soft mounted for long life and reduced noise.
Three-Way emissions reduction catalyst.
Exhaust system is to afford the best available emissions control technology (BACT) with regard to oxides of nitrogen and Particulate Matter reductions, as determined by the engine manufacturer.
In accordance with So. Coast AQMD’s Rule 1196, the Engine shall be certified by the California Air Resources Board.
Engine Temperature Control: Heavy Duty Radiator 1,500 Square inches frontal area, minimum, with a 32-quart capacity.
Viscous, thermally controlled, fan coupler.
Two (2) Speed Radiator fan.
Coolant to be Long Life Coolant (Red).
Electric engine Block Heater, factory installed.
Radiator:
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: The radiator shall be a heavy duty, large area/face radiator designed for the vocational duty this application calls for.
Radiator area: 1,300 Square inches, minimum.
The radiator is to be installed above the frame rail of the truck to allow for an engine crank driven PTO installation, should it be required. Radiator modifications and cut outs will not be acceptable for this rugged duty vocational application.
The radiator must be specifically sized to manage the heat for this CNG powered truck and be the maximum radiator area and volume offered by the chassis manufacturer.
Transmission: The automatic transmission provided must be electronically programmable to optimize the shift patterns for use with the alternative fuel engine power and torque ratings, as built.
The responsibility for programming the appropriate transmission values shall remain with the bidder until such time that the programming is optimized, and the function is appropriate.
Transmission and (two speed) rear end Ratios should be selected to afford the unit a 65 MPH cruise speed capability, and the necessary torque to operate from a standing start while fully loaded.
Reference Automatic Transmission: Make: Allison Vocational Model: 4000 RDS, Wide Ratio, 6-speed, automatic. Configuration and performance must be optimal and approved of by engine and chassis manufacturer for CNG applications. The bidder, as an expert in the field of CNG truck optimization and assembly must determine the optimal model and bid accordingly. Or Department approved equal.
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: Dual PTO Ports.
Dash Mounted push button electronic shift control.
Transmission oil cooler.
PTO Provisions: The transmission shall be equipped with PTO ports.
PTO to be a hot-shift electric PTO activation.
Drive shaft: The (prop) shafts shall be tubular with nylon coated splines, Slip-yoke ends and needle bearing universal joints. The joints shall be a minimum of Spicer 1710 HD series or equal.
Hydraulic Pump: Transmission PTO mounted, variable displacement, flow compensated, load sensing, axial piston type Hydraulic Pump, to be “hot shift” rocker switch activated instant-on P.T.O. activation.
Pump PSI and flow capacity is to afford robust hoist performance at all bed loadings, all the way to a closed bed with a maximum full load.
Brakes: All components, as required by DOT and FMVSS 106, 121.
Unit is to be equipped with a full air brake system with ABS, including a Chassis Mfg. OEM Compressor, lines, valves, Service reservoir and automatic slack adjusters on all positions. Reservoir to be equipped with both manual (cable actuated) and automatic moisture ejectors.
Four channel Antilock Braking ABS system.
Unit to have fully integrated (Meritor/Wabco) "Air Traction control", interfaced to both the engine control
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: module and the ABS system to provide driver selected "Traction Control" to the rear drive wheels.
Air Brake Compressor: Independent, belt driven, 12 CFM, water cooled, engine oil lubricated, air compressor. Air drawn from the engine air cleaner.
The System shall be equipped with a heated air dryer, Bendix AD-IS or equal.
All air tanks shall be equipped with remote cable actuated drain valves, Berg 12105 or equal.
Illuminated air pressure gauge with audible low air alarm system, mounted on the instrument panel.
Drive Line Retarder: The vehicle is to be equipped with an installed drive line retarder, frictionless, electromagnetic, induction, braking with driver controlled 3-level engagement. Or a Department approved equal.
Activation/Deactivation time 120 milliseconds
Compatible with ABS, progressive activation and deactivation time to comply with the time required by ABS manufacturers.
Linked to the ABS to automatically disable Telma before a wheel slip condition occurs.
Progressive Re-activation after an ABS event with a one second interval between stage re-activation if the driver still has his foot on the brake pedal after the ABS event is over.
Energy is dissipated directly to the air. Performance not to be limited by the engine cooling system
Operation is to be Silent.
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: Electromagnetic retarder sizing: Bidder is to use Telma guidelines for GVWR HP and the bid units specific drive line components (U-Joints) to match the appropriate Telma Model to the truck’s performance needs. Model reference: a model AD61-55 performance minimum, affording 1,180 lb. ft. braking force. Or a Department approved equal.
Weight 434 lb. minimum.
On Board Axle Scales System: The unit shall be equipped with Dump Truck Axle scales (Load Transducers) with calibrated in cab display showing weight with an overweight alert.
This unit will pull trailers already equipped with Vulcan On Board axle Scales.
This unit must be equipped with enough channels, 3- minimum, to integrate the trailer data into the trucks on board weight display.
The scales are intended to alert the operator to the load or the existence of an overweight condition on any axle or for the total weight rating.
The axle scales are to be installed and calibrated.
System to be Alarm-setting equipped for overload conditions.
The system must include load cells, bearing pads, brackets modular center hangar cables leads and mounting hardware.
The system is to be protected by a 3M universal rubberized undercoating (3M P/N: 8883) or the axle scales manufacturer approved equal.
The Dump truck is to be wired to accept a removable ends cable connection from our Vulcan Scales equipped trailers. One (1) Trailer cable is to be supplied with this
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: installation.
Reference: Vulcan Super beam, axle scales system Resource/Reference Vendor: Loadman NW.com. Contact: Mr. Arnie Melbuer (253) 709-4434
Compatibility requires no exceptions.
CNG Fuel Tanks: Total capacity 110 DGE, minimum.
The CNG Vehicle Fuel Container(s) must meet the federal government’s FMVSS 304 (49 CFR 571.304), Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Container Integrity.
The CNG Vehicle Fuel Container(s) must meet ANSI/CSA NGV2, Basic Requirements for Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle Fuel Containers. This industry standard, is more comprehensive and up to date than FMVSS 304.
CNG Fuel Tanks assembly Reference: Make: Agility Model: Back of Cab staggered Stack of 3 cylinders, affording 80DGE, minimum.
Make: Agility Model: Street Side frame mounted 30 DGE capacity side “saddle” tank.
Cylinders: neck mounted, Type 4, in a fully enclosed, staggered CNG stack assembly, complete with: Frame, cover, safety valves, Fill, vents regulators and manifold plumbing.
CNG Fuel System Reference information:
Location and capacity: Behind the Cab (BTC) Staggered Stack assembly, NFPA-52 compliant, DOT approved, Compressed Natural Gas System: 80 Diesel Gallon Equivalent (DGE)
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: system, minimum.
Frame mounted Saddle position street side.
All tanks are to be plumbed to the central fueling control panel to take advantage of timed, overnight (slow) refueling.
Cylinders life cycle: Rated for 20-year life cycle, minimum.
Any CNG fuel tank assembly offered must be a complete system designed by a Professional Engineer. No exceptions, due to safety concerns.
All structural and plumbing components designed as per NFPA 52.
System sub-frame and cover to be aluminum, powder coat finished to match the White Truck Color.
All Stainless-Steel Fuel Lines plumbing and vents.
Stainless Steel PRD Lines vent to outside of enclosure and away from the vehicle.
Fuel Management Panel, drivers’ side, supplied by the Tank assembly manufacturer is to include the following: High Pressure Gage before pressure regulator. Low Pressure Gage after pressure regulator. NGV1 3600 psi receptacle with dust cap. Backup Pressure Relief Valve plumbed. Downstream of pressure regulator.
Pressure Transducer / Dash mounted electronic fuel gage.
Secondary check valve. Manual shut-off valve.
The Cab of the truck is to have a fuel level gauge in the dashboard calibrated to indicate fuel remaining to the
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: operator without leaving the cab to read the gauge.
Vehicle display labels, four (4) minimum. Labels are to be the standard "blue background with white letters" indicating the unit is "CNG".
CNG Remote Re-Fueling Transfer hose: The CNG reservoir is to be plumbed to accept a “Truck to truck CNG fuel transfer hose set”. To accommodate a controlled transfer of CNG from one truck to another for roadside emergencies. A 3,600PSI fuel transfer hose set is to be included, minimum hose length 18 feet. The hose must have ball valve controls and depressurization valve to allow coupling and uncoupling to receive fuel equalization transfer from another CNG Vehicle.
Steering: Factory Power Steering. Matched to front axle capacity with a factory power steering fluid cooler. Reference TAS 55 or Department approved equal.
Chassis Frame: The frame shall be a heat-treated frame.
Dimensions: 11/32” x 3-1/2” x 10-15/16” minimum.
Section modules shall be 16.9, minimum.
120,000 PSI Frame, heat treated
R.B.M. shall be 2,037,500 in/lb. Minimum.
There shall be no change in the dimensions or RBM from the front of the bumper to the rear of the frame. No exceptions.
Chassis shall have a factory OEM installed trailer towing package to include OEM increased cooling capacity, Trailer Air to the rear (Gladhand connectors), towing mirrors and (DUAL) 7-Pin (round pins) Trailer Plugs and wiring.
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: Note: The second trailer plug-in is for use with electric trailer brakes.
Note: NO WELDING TO THE HEAT-TREATED FRAME WILL BE ACCEPTED. NO EXCEPTIONS. All attachments are to be made with SAE Grade-8 hardware.
Front Bumper: The truck shall be equipped with a, painted steel or argent, Heavy duty Channel design front bumper.
The bumper shall have pre-drilled/tapped holes for the license plate.
Front Axle: Unit is to include factory front Hydraulically assisted, driven, front axle assembly.
Axle setting to allow for better weight distribution.
Hydraulically assisted radial piston drive motors, a front driven axle installation, including Bendix (or equal) Brakes.
Reference: “EZ-Trac” Hydraulic assist steer axle (Or Department approved equal) with the installation meeting OEM specifications. (see: eztracawd.com)
10-Lug wheels.
To include Trans. PTO integration and controls installed per manufacturers recommendations. To include hydraulic reservoir with oil-cooler installation.
Rated front axle capacity: Not less than 14,000 lbs. GAWR. (Minimum rating)
Ground clearance shall be not less than 11 inches.
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: the driven steer axle provided.
Rear Axle: A Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) axle, 21,000 lb. rating.
If factory available, the axle shall be equipped with a driver controlled locking differential.
Full floating spiral bevel planetary gear.
The drain plug is to be magnetic.
Arvin Meritor (Rockwell) or Department approved equal.
The final ratio must allow a minimum cruising speed of up to 65 MPH.
The gear ratio selection must provide both good gradeability under maximum GVW and operation up to 65 mph.
Suspension: Front suspension: “Hotchkiss” Semi-elliptic steel leaf springs with a minimum combined ground rating of 14,000 lbs.
Front Shock Absorbers: Two (2) 1.375 inch bore shock absorbers. One on each side of the front Axel.
Rear suspension: Shall be not less than 23,000 lbs. combined ground rating, Flat Leaf. The springs shall be loaded in the center and shall not require spring eyes and shackles for mounting at each end (a pin type retention).
Power Steering: Equipped with factory installed OEM power steering.
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: Tires and wheels: A total of six (6) tires.
Alloy wheels for added strength and weigh reduction. The tire ratings are not to de-rate the full axle capacity ratings.
Front Tires: Matching a full 16,000 lb. axle rating. 315/80 R22.5 Tires. Wheels to be full alloy wheels, for weight reduction.
Rear Tires, dual sets: 11R22.5G
Rear Wheel Rims: All to be mounted and high speed balanced. 22.5 X 8.25 Alcoa (or Equal) Alloy. 5-vent hole rims, Hub Piloted, 10-lug, secured with flange nuts.
Front tires, “all season” pattern Radials. Rear tires, Mud and Snow (M+S) tread rating.
Rear Dual Wheels are to be equipped with valve stem extensions and a crossfire single point fill and tire equalizer, with indicator. Or a Department approved equal.
Ventilated wheel rims: A Minimum of five (5) vent slots per rim.
Note: Tire and wheel capacity by axle: 16,000 lb. front / 23,000 lb. rear.
Mud Flaps: Unit to be equipped with full, aft mud flaps and ½ fore- flaps.
Rear aft flaps to be equipped with steel center eye and top hook to secure the flaps up for off road mud conditions.
Mud flaps are to be free of Commercial logos.
Electrical: Factory installed 12-volt negative ground system.
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: Alternator, 160 Amp Delco, minimum with a minimum 40- amp output at 600 rpm.
Batteries: Three (3) each 12 Volt MF batteries 3,000- CCA, Left hand side under cab. 115-minute reserve capacity minimum.
Chassis Lighting to include: Halogen Headlamps.
Directional lights, all four corners.
Four (4) each, Red, LED, Stop Turn and Taillights. Reference: Trucklite or Department approved equal Two (2) each, Automatic - Backup lamps.
Aft center mounted, three (3) red incandescent marker “ICC triad”. LED Trucklite sealed units, or equal.
Five (5) recessed cab clearance lights. License plate frame and light.
All rear and clearance lights shall be recessed to protect them from damage.
All LED lights shall be hermetically sealed units mounted in rubber 2 ½ inch diameter grommets or an equally serviceable mounting.
Dump Body: Minimum 5-cubic yard, water level capacity, reinforced Heavy Duty, 8 Ga. steel, dump body, Three-Way Tailgate, spreading apron, sideboard pockets and a cab protector.
Rear body overhang 10 inches minimum. NOTE: When dumping dirt, the relative position of the hitch and dirt fall shall be separated, to keep the hitch from dirt contamination.
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: Dump Body Dimensions: Length, inside: 120-144 inches Width, inside: 87 inches Width Outside: 96 inches Height Sides: 26 inches Height front bulkhead: 40 inches height tailgate: 32 inches height of upper gate hinges: 36 inches
Body Weight: 2,280 Lbs.
Dump angle shall be 50 degrees, minimum.
Two (2) full length Longitudinals constructed of 6-inch 12.5 lb. structural “I” Beam steel and shall transfer the load to the frame at not less than three load bearing areas of the sub-frame. Load bearing areas shall be located at the front center and rear of the sub-frame, no load shall be carried by the body hinge pins. NO EXCEPTION.
Total Load bearing area per longitudinal shall be 72 square inches. Longitudinals shall rest on wood cushion strips. The distance between the bottom of the dump body and the top of the frame rail shall not exceed 11 inches.
Sides and front of bulkheads shall be of 3/16 high tensile steel.
Sides shall be welded 100% at all seams.
Body shall have heavy duty corner posts and heavy duty boxed braces, three (3) per side, constructed of 8 gauge hot rolled steel. Tapered running boards, 60-degree angle, constructed of 1/4 inch hot rolled steel.
Side Board retainer pockets are to be included.
Dump Bed Floor: Shall be a single piece and meet the sides with a 3-inch curved radius or two 45-degree breaks. Floor to be
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: constructed of 1/4-inch 110,000 psi minimum yield AR400 steel. A seamless floor. No other welds in the floor will be accepted.
Tapered running boards with a 60-degree angle. Running boards shall be constructed of 1/4 inch hot rolled steel.
The Dump body bed shall be constructed as Abrasion resistant and cross-member-less.
The pair of longitudinal floor supports shall be (2) ea. full length, forming a fully enclosed “V” bed support and assuring no collection of debris.
A “V” shaped longitudinal bed floor support, not a C channel.
The longitudinals shall be constructed of 8-inch, 15- Pound formed steel angle, with a gently radiused apex.
The "V" shaped longitudinal apex radius shall have a vulcanized neoprene rubber that adheres to the apex of the beam to meet the truck frame cushioning strips.
The Dump body and payload weight shall not be carried by the body hinge pins when the body is at rest, in the down position. Load bearing areas shall be located at the front & center.
The longitudinal shall be stitch welded to the bottom of the bed with stitch welds running on each side of each "V" beam. The Stitch welds shall be staggered.
Truck frame bed rest runners are to be of 2" hardwood, bed rest cushion strips.
Maximum mounting height shall be 10" from the truck frame.
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: Dump Bed Vibrator: A dump bed floor vibrator is to be installed with, in-cab control, to assist in releasing dump loads, for safety.
Force rating: 1,600 to 3,500 lbs. of adjustable force with 4,000 vibrations per minute at 70 dB(A). Shall be adequately secured & activated by an in-cab 40 amp momentary / relay with push button switch located on the dump joystick.
Duty cycle to 1-minute continuous rating.
The vibrator shall be retained with a safety chain for added security, in case of vibrator becoming loose.
Force rating 3,500 lb. minimum.
Reference: VIBCO Model DC3500 dump bed vibrator, 12-Volt, or a Department approved equal.
Cab shield: Cab (“CNG-Stack”) shield, 40-inch, constructed of 3/16 inch 10 Ga. high tensile steel. It shall slope upwards 10 degrees. 16” overhang protecting the CNG Stack. The corners shall be web reinforced to the bed.
Cab Shield must be fabricated to allow for a stout anchoring structure for the Load Tarp/Power Arms Electric Load tarp retraction box.
Cab shield shall comply with California Industrial Safety Orders Article 10, Section 1591 (F).
Cab shield to accommodate electrical supply lines for the specified Amber flashers and powered tarp retractor assembly.
Tie down “J” Hooks: Dump body to be equipped with rope tie down hooks, totaling 12, with four (4) on each side of the bed and tailgate. Locations evenly spaced on the underside of the bed.
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Wheel Chocks: The body is to come equipped with four (4) wheel chock blocks and (4) chock block holsters with safety keeper chains, shall be located above the left rear wheels. The chock block holsters shall be triangular in shape and completely secure the blocks and chains when stowed. The chock block holster shall not interfere with using the body prop mechanism.
Reference is a Department standard: Buyers Model WC7118A extruded aluminum wheel chock 7 X11 X 8 at 6.5 or a Department approved equal.
Tail gate: Heavy Duty 32” high, six (6) panel boxed brace, double acting type “Four-way with swing” type Tail Gate.
Tailgate shall be fabricated and hinged as to allow the following functions', Top hinging with gravity/pivot, open bottom, Bottom locked hinges with removable upper hinges to lay tailgate out in a horizontal position to be "Flush" with dump body floor line. Full removal of tailgate without the use of tools or welding torch & 130 degree upward swing forward of rear corner post hinges.
Side hinged swing to the curbside for a full 270-degree position parallel to curbside of dump body for full rear opening access to entire back of dump body. Vendor shall include chain and securing tab to secure tailgate when the tailgate is in the open position. The exact design shall be discussed at time of pre-build meeting.
Tailgate shall be 32” high tailgate with spreader chains.
Tailgate shall have an outer frame. There shall be a six- panel boxed brace, equally spaced between the two ends. The tailgate shall be constructed of 10-gauge high tensile steel. The heavy-duty braces shall be constructed of 10 gauge hot rolled steel. 100% welded.
Lower tailgate hinge pins shall have a locking hood
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: backing below the pivot to prevent the tailgate from falling off when disengaged from the upper hinges.
The bottom gate lock shall have an upward lock motion that cradles the entire pin when in the closed position with a minimum 1/8-inch gap at 10 degrees past center.
The tailgate, when lowered into the horizontal position shall be a flat surface and flush with the body floor. NO EXCEPTION.
Tailgate control shall be electric solenoid, air operated with a guarded switch on the instrument panel. Operating cylinder shall be Air to unlock and spring tension to close, MGM or equal. Operating cylinder shall have a 1, ¼-inch shaft and an 8-inch stroke.
Gate posts must also accommodate tarp bar hooks to secure the deployed, Tarp system.
Spreader chains with banjo holes for load spreading adjustments, are to be included.
Dump Body Hinges: Dump body hinges shall have two (2) individual side plates for each of the two (2) body longitudinals. Each plate shall be steel ½ inch thick by 5 inches wide. Height of plates shall be a minimum of six inches or compatible with the height of the longitudinal. Shaft bearing shall be ½ inch thick steel, each side of each block. Bushing 3 ½ inch long, 3/8-inch wall, shall support a 1 ½ inch machined steel non-cast solid shaft pin. Hinges shall have rear accessed grease fittings on each individual hinge with full lube penetration.
Body Safety Prop: Shall be dual safety braces with a cross brace to support the body in a raised position. Prop braces shall be constructed of 2-inch X 3-inch .250 wall thickness rectangular steel tubing.
Braces shall be 40 inches long minimum.
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: A full-length cross shaft connecting both prop braces together of 1 inch solid 4130 ASTM alloy approximately 42 inches in length.
Cross brace must be aligned, welded and penetrate both sides of the tubing brace on each side of the truck frame to ensure unison lifting from either side of the dump truck.
The prop shall be harnessed on both sides of the truck frame with sheer plates, 8 inches wide X 11 inches long, 1/4-inch thickness minimum.
Attachment of the sheer plates to be accomplished with (4) Grade 8 Bolts, each plate.
The outside ends of the cross shaft shall pierce an additional 1/4 thick plate approximately 8" X 8". Both the inner and outer plates shall be welded together by means of a 4" X 4" X 3/8-inch structural angle apexed down and mounted below the brace. They shall form a lower pocket for the body prop braces. All welding shall be 100 percent on both sides and at each end of the structural angle.
The outside ends of the cross shafts shall have a solid 100 percent welded collar bushing cap for constant alignment.
The upper body sockets shall be a 4" X 4" X 3/8-inch-thick structural angle apexed up. They shall be welded to the outside web of the dump body longitudinals on each side. Welded 100 percent on all contact surfaces with the longitudinals and shall not be welded to any point on the bottom of the dump body floor. NO EXCEPTIONS.
The braces shall have over center cam plate stops on each brace to position them into exact alignment with the upper body sockets.
Side holsters shall be attached to each side of the frame
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: to allow the braces to rest alongside the frame when the body is down.
The body prop assembly shall be capable of supporting the dump body with a maximum payload NO EXCEPTIONS.
When in use the body prop assembly shall allow the dump body to be set in place, down on the sockets at a minimum 28-degree dump angle. NO EXCEPTION.
Prop braces shall be “Safety yellow” enamel and shall be placarded indicating usage and function on the outsides of the assembly.
Conspicuity Marking Tape: The dump body must be equipped to meet NHTSA requirements for marking perimeter at the side and rear. Equipped with a 2" wide alternating block pattern of red and white Scotchlite or 3-M reflective DOT certified conspicuity tape.
Hydraulic Dump Control Valve: The hydraulic control valve shall be sectional type with three spool sections, (Gresen 10-04LS with inlet plate (20BCLC 12LS) and an outlet plate (20RC-12-ELS), no exceptions.
Hoist Frame: Single stage, scissor, Class 50 Hoist.
Shall be a low-mount hoist frame design. Mounting height from the top of the truck chassis frame to the floor of the dump body shall not exceed 11 inches, maximum. NO EXCEPTION. The hoist system shall include stabilizer arms. All moving points of the sub-frame, stabilizer arms and hinge pins shall have lubrication fittings (Grease Zerks). Permanent rear cylinder “back- stop” angle shall be installed at the rear hoist subframe to contact rear lift arm assembly at 50 degrees dump angle.
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Hoist shall incorporate a full-length steel subframe of 4- inch by 3-inch by 5/16-inch structural angle. The hoist frame shall be attached to the truck chassis with three (3) sheer plates on each side. Sheer plates shall be 3- inch by 3-inch by 5/16-inch thick.
Attachment shall be by two (2) each ½ inch grade 8 bolts in each sheer plate.
Hinges shall be 7 inches long by 2 ½ inches wide with 3/4-inch diameter hinge pin shafts. Minimum. Dump hinges shall be integral to the hoist subframe hinges shall be block and pad, bottom attachment type.
Cylinder: Shall be hydraulic telescopic type double acting (pressure up / pressure down type). Pressure relief to be incorporated to prevent hoist mount strain.
Cylinder bore 7 inches minimum. Stroke 20 inches. Cylinder displacement 800 cubic inches. Piston head surface area: 40 square inches. Piston rod shaft 2-inch diameter minimum. Piston rod shall act directly on lift arms and lift links.
All internal surfaces shall be finish honed.
Bearing surfaces shall be metallic with a maximum tube to bearing clearance at the packing gland of .0025 inch, too control flex.
Cylinder internal retaining devices shall be concentric with the bore of the tube.
The cylinder shall be Nitride surfaced for improved surface, hardness, corrosion resistance and a lower friction coefficient.
Cylinders which require retaining ring groves shall not have a grove depth in excess of 40 percent of the
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: finished wall thickness. Grove width shall not exceed 125 percent of the finished wall thickness.
Cylinder packing shall be supported at the base of the adaptor by 100 percent surface contact.
All cylinders shall have adjustable packing nuts with locking screws.
Cylinders mounted above the top flange of the truck frame or sub-frame, shall have the fill port positioned at the top of the outer cylinder tube, below the internal retaining device.
An air bleed device shall be provided. It shall be recessed or otherwise protected from external damage.
The top cylinder pin shafts to be 1, ¼-inch diameter minimum.
Hydraulic reservoir: Capacity: 30 Gallons, minimum.
Tank must be "all steel" for durable cold weather operations.
Shall be sized by a Hydraulic engineer to meet both physical volume and reserve thermal heat capacity requirements. Total system capacity must exceed all functional demand with a safe and adequate thermal reserve capacity.
Reservoir to have a shielded, easily viewed sight glass, fluid level and temperature indicator.
Reservoir to be refillable with the bed down.
The tank shall be constructed of 10-gauge steel minimum, with 10-gauge baffle permanently installed in the interior.
The reservoir shall be equipped with an accessible
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: bottom sump drain.
The filler cap shall be vented. Fill to be equipped with a fill-strainer.
The reservoir shall be equipped with 10-micron suction and return line filter assembly, replaceable spin-on cartridge type.
Dump Body Operating Control: Morse lever control on console in cab to the right of the driver. The system is to have a hydraulic pressure gauge on the console.
Center “thumb button” hoist lever lock-out to prevent inadvertent activation by bumping the lever.
The hoist control valve shall be spring loaded stroke, requiring constant force for continued dump body movement. Both, force and thumb unlock must be applied by the operator, to raise or lower the dump body.
Positive power up and power down control. System to be equipped with bypass check valve to prevent hoist mount stress.
The hoist must operate freely under all loads at all angles of lift, for easy load spreading control.
Hydraulic control requirements: All control functions are to have a permanently engraved identification plates per California Code of Regulations, Title 13, section 1251. No paper decal type labels will be accepted.
All flexible lines used in the system shall be SAE 100 R2, No exceptions.
All fittings shall be high pressure with a 3,000-psi minimum working pressure rating. No exceptions. The minimum I.S. dimension shall be the same as the minimum I.D. of the hoses.
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: Hose Sizes: Suction Lines: ¾-inch I.D. Minimum Pressure Lines: ¾-inch I.D. Minimum
The unit shall come equipped with a Hoist warning (red) light and buzzer, activated when upon hoist extension.
Hoist must be a minimum class 40 and must be advertised in the NTEA classification chart for dump truck hoists. No exceptions.
Hydraulic oil pressure at maximum lifting capacity of 11.1 tons shall not exceed 1,850 PSI. No exceptions.
The hoist manufacturers certified rating for the hoist shall exceed the maximum load by 20%. A copy of the manufacturer’s written certification for the lift will be required.
All components of the dump hydraulic system used on this truck shall be of the same manufacturer or supplied by the same manufacturer as used in the current NTEA classification chart for this class of hoist. No exceptions.
Valve rated capacity shall be not less than 30 GPM @ 3,500 PSI minimum.
Bed Access Ladder: The ladder shall be a tuck under design, 24-inches high by 18 inches wide. When extended downward, the ladder shall extend approximately 24 inches below the floor of the truck body. It shall be constructed of 5/16- inch by 2-inch side flat bars with four (4) rungs constructed of grip strut steel.
4th and lowest rung is to be a stowed telescoping deployment step, on the bottom of the ladder to get the bottom rung lower to the ground.
Deployed ladder is to project out by 15 degrees, for safer use.
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: A positive retained tension latch shall secure the ladder in the stowed position when not in use. The ladder shall be attached with stop index inclining the ladder rungs for safe use.
A Grab handle shall be ergonomically placed to aid in ladder access to the bed. The handle must be secure and clear of other components including the power tarp arm.
Ladder and handle shall be mounted on the curb side of the truck at the front of the dump body.
Power-ArmsTarping System: The Dump Body assembly shall include an integrated, automatic, electric powered, bent arm, retractable tarpaulin load covering system. The Tarp enclosure is to be cab protector mounted, low to prevent tenting. Tarp to be enclosed while retracted, for longer life. Cover constructed of corrosion resistant steel or aluminum. Minimum 2” hem with perimeter grommets.
Arms to be the bent arm design to minimize damage when loading.
Tarp to be mounted as low as possible to the cab protector to minimize tenting.
Hooks below the bed for securing a load tarp flaps are to be included.
Tarp to be compliant with DOT and DMV regulations.
Installation to be compatible with the installed granular material spreader.
Reference: Pull Tarp, power tarp arm system.
Tool Box, Frame mounted: One (1), toolbox, 18 inches deep by 20 inches high by 24 inches long of 12-gauge steel. Including one (1) horizontal shelf and three divided compartments below
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Bolted to the frame on the curb side of the unit, 15 inches forward of the rear wheels.
The toolbox must be sealed and lockable, weather tight against water and dust.
The lock is to utilize an Olympus Lock cylinder to accept a Department Best Lock Key core, a Department key standard.
Tool holders: Total of Six (6) “tube type” shovel and broom holders location to be determined pre-build. Expect, angled tube holders on the bed, between the cab and body.
Work Hazard Lighting: A Total of Ten (10) LED Flasher lights, Surface mounted, 180-degree wide angle light heads.
Rear LED’s must have the ability to light with a steady white light element, when the vehicle is placed into reverse even when the amber component is flashing.
All the LED’s should flash simultaneously, alternating side to side.
Lights to meet SAE Class 1 standards
LED Amber flasher, Lights Count: Ten (10)
Mounting locations: Two (2) Front Grille. Two (2) Front Fenders. Four (4) Cab Shield Mounts Two (2) Back of Rear dump bed Gate Posts.
All hazard lighting must be activated utilizing a central console “up-fitters switch panel”. Panel to contain 20- amp fused switches and a 2-Staged Backlighting strip for easy switch identification. Each fused output pre-wired
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: with color-coded GXL wire.
Each light to include a pigtail terminal connector. Programmable for one of 25 flash patterns
Ability to synchronize.
Weather tight terminal connectors at each light pigtail.
10” 6-wire pigtail, all lights synced together.
12-VDC, Warning lights: .76Amp (Avg.) electrical draw, max.
SAE Class 1 Certified IP67
5-year Mfg. Warranty.
Color: White flange, Surface Mounts ION V-Series 4” or a Department approved equal.
Reference: Whelen, ION V-Series SAE WS3-1( )13 (180 degree amber light head/strobes), or a Department approved equal.
Exterior mirrors:
Dual, Two (2) each electrically heated outside mirror sets, installed to Factory specifications and appropriate to the vehicle configuration with a combination flat/convex sections for full visibility.
Dual outside heated mirrors 6" X 16" West-Coast style, pull-in retractable.
Look Down Mirror: A look down parabolic mirror mounted above the passenger window must be included. Mounting must be on stainless steel and reinforced to withstand vibration.
Cowling: Factory single piece fiberglass cowling, hood cam locks
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: with overtravel restraints.
Trailer Hitch: The unit must be equipped with a solid, frame mounted Pintle Hitch coupler Plate. Hitch plate to support the installed Pintle hitch and dual (2) “D”-ring safety chain anchor points.
Heavy-duty pintle type coupler. The hitch plate shall be mounted with bracing to the Frame ends and rear cross member.
The lower side of the hitch opening shall be located approximately 30 inches, + ½ inch, above the road surface.
Hitch plate holes are to allow adjustment, up or down, by a two-inch increment.
The hitch shall have a minimum capacity of 14,000 lb., vertical load and 70,000 GTW Rating capacity. Premier Pintle Hitch Model 580 or Department approved equal.
Specifications and parts list for the hitch must be included with the truck.
Two (2) heavy-duty, steel safety chain “D” rings shall be securely welded to the rear hitch plate and located on either side of the hitch.
Truck shall be equipped with “Air to the rear” Trailer air lines and glad hand connections, for linking trailer air brake lines, on the left and right sides of the pintle hitch coupler.
Accessories: Steering wheel (center button) activated dual tone electric horn.
Two (2) Cab mounted Air Horns with pull-lanyard.
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: Factory installed AM / FM / WX (weather band) radio capability. Installed Speaker and antenna.
One (1) 5 lb. Dry chemical fire extinguisher, class- 10 BC, securely mounted to the cab, easily accessible behind the passenger seat.
One (1) set of (3) each Bi-directional, reflective, emergency hazard warning triangles, within a mounted case, located behind the driver’s seat.
Factory headlights on warning. Dome light, glove compartment light to be door and manually actuated switch.
Two (2) Grab handles for entry on both sides of cab.
12 VDC power Tap socket.
Full coverage rubber floor covering with two (2) each removable Rubber floor mats.
Trailer lights connection: Trailer light connection shall be a “Cole Hersee”, 7-way (Round-Pins) Model 12063 or equal, attached within 24 inches of center, near the trailer hitch and wired per ATA standard color code with stop, turn and tail-light. All wiring must conform with ATA wiring recommendations.
All wiring and connectors are to be protected, correctly gauged and appropriate, for the length of run and electrical load factor.
Back-up Alarm: A backup warning device, instantaneous, ambient noise sensing variable output, designed to adjust to the work site. The device shall comply with SAEJ994. 97 db(A) minimum output. Reference Preco Model 200 or a Department approved equal sound level sensing alarm.
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: Backing Assist / Reversing detection system: Backup monitoring system must be installed and hard wired to backup lamp circuit. A backing detection system, detecting fixed or moving objects within 10 feet of sonar sensors and alerting the driver by alert and display how far away the nearest object is.
System is to utilize echolocation sonar technology to resist interference from dirt and debris on the sensors, which is appropriate for this application.
Provide distance alert to the operator. Detection, from 12 inches out to 8 feet. Accuracy to within + 2 inches. Sensor’s capability is to be unaffected by obscuring phenomenon, like: fog, snow, smoke and darkness.
Furnished complete and functional with fitted Installation, to include:
Wide area aft sensor array. Installed per manufacturer guidelines. Sensor brackets, allowing underbody mounting.
All required cables routed through an automotive grade split loom sheath. Display with Speaker, mounted, with volume adjustable 12-Volt DC, reverse circuit wiring, installed to chassis OEM terminal standards.
Microprocessor unit mounted securely in a sealed water tight Box. Galvanized steel brackets, quantity as required for the installation. Ground Wire.
Mfg. Standard Warranty.
Reference: Hindsight 20/20 Inc. Model HS300N or Department approved equal. Information Reference, Hindsight20-20.com (800) 347-3954.
Backing Camera System: A fully integrated, automatic backup camera with a curb side camera also. Seven (7-Inch) in cab display monitor.
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The monitor shall be securely mounted in the cab area visible to the operator.
The monitor mounting location shall be determined at time of pre-build meeting.
The closed circuit (back up) camera/ monitor shall be a full color (LCD) system.
Side view shall be mounted on curb side between the fender and door.
Backing Camera aft oriented and (center) mounted to the hitch frame, 25 inches from the ground. Exact mounting locations shall be determined at time of pre-build meeting.
The camera mounting is to be protected from damage with a steel mounting can with a protective ring or brow.
Camera shall have full color capability and infrared illumination, IR capability.
DOT requirements: Furnish all lights, wiring, reflectors, fenders, mud guards, and flaps required by the State of California Vehicle Code.
Safety Features Required:
Adjustable Seat Belt Anchors
Halogen head lamps.
Factory tinted glass.
Daytime running lights
The doors, headliner, rear panel, must be fully padded and sound insulated.
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: Air-Ride adjustable, High Back captain’s chairs with dual swing up arm rests. Seat belts for Two (2) occupants. Seat material shall be heavy duty cloth.
Standard, factory installed AM/FM stereo radio.
Painted Front bumper, argent finish.
Removable Factory front tow-hooks, with storage pockets, Two (2) each
Intermittent function windshield wipers with washer pump and reservoir.
Gauge package-including: Coolant, Trip odometer, Fuel, Speedometer, Transmission oil Temp. Hour Meter. NO EXCEPTION
CNG Fuel Level Gauge, on the dash.
Warnings lamps to include low coolant, low fuel, Door ajar, Headlights on reminder.
Color/Trim: Exterior Bright White with Grey or neutral interior
Weight Certificate: A certified weight certificate is required on delivery.
DMV Registration: DMV registration is required to be completed by the successful bidder.
All Department of Motor Vehicle paperwork is to be prepared in the name of:
LA CNTY DEPT PUBLIC WORKS
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BIDDER’S RESPONSE: 900 S. FREMONT AVE. P.O. BX 1460 ALHAMBRA CA. 91803
The Vehicle must not be delivered to the Department until the DMV issued (“EXEMPT”) License plates are attached to the vehicle.
Pedigree: THE AWARDED VENDOR SHALL SUPPLY A PERIGREE, FORMS SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THIS DEPARTMENT OF THE NECESSRY ITEMS. THE FORMS SHALL BE FURNISHED TO THE DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO THE FINAL INSPECTION.
Pre-Delivery Inspection: The vehicle will not be accepted for delivery unless a pre- delivery inspection has been completed prior to delivery. To schedule a pre-delivery inspection contact: Robert Clendening, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works 900 South Fremont Ave. Alhambra Ca. 91803 Telephone (626) 703-6928 Hours: 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Available Monday through Thursday. Offices are closed Friday.
All equipment subject to at least two inspections before payment can be made. The first is a pre-delivery inspection assuring that the vehicle is as specified, complete and fully functional. All discrepancy items will be noted and must be corrected prior to actual delivery. The second inspection, a delivery inspection, assuring receipt of a new, as specified and damage free unit with all required documentation including: weight, and certificate of origin manufacturer and title.
Delivery: Los Angeles County Department of Public Works Equipment inspection office 11282 S. Garfield Ave. Downey, Ca. 90242 (562) 869-9312
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Please note the sales Tax rate will be for Alhambra Ca. 10.25%
Note: RMD Item 21-704R
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