New Distributor Truck 2026

SPECIFICATIONS
For
New Distributor Tank
GENERAL
It is the intent of these specifications to describe one bid: new distributer truck and specified equipment in
sufficient detail to secure bids on comparable equipment. All parts not specifically mentioned, which are necessary
to provide a complete unit(s), shall be included in the bid and shall conform in strength and quality of material and
workmanship to what is usually provided to the trade in general. The trucks shall be new. The trucks are to be
delivered to the Hancock County Highway, 921 W. Osage St., Greenfield, upon completion.
Hancock County may accept a bid or none if they so desire.
The bids are due APR 7th, 2026 at 8:00 am as stated in the Notice of Bids. The bids shall include bid form 95,
which shall include the non-collusion affidavit. The bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope with the words
"Distributor Bid" marked on it.
The truck and distributor shall be manufactured and assembled with conformance to the best known Engineering
Standards of the trade, relative to design, strength, quality, durability and workmanship. Every item assembled upon
this unit must meet the latest Federal Safety Standards.
A unit not in substantial compliance with these specifications will be rejected. Hancock County shall be the sole
judge in determining if the unit is in substantial compliance.
Bidders shall also attach literature or brochure of the model(s) being offered with the bid.
The successful Bidder shall indemnify and save harmless the local agency from any and all suits, costs and
penalties or claims for infringements by reason of any patented designs, devices, or materials or any trademark or
copyright in connection with the specific unit furnished under this proposal at anytime during manufacture and after
purchase of the specified units.
Where the term or equal is used in these specifications and Bidder deviates from the specified item, the bidder
shall file (with his bid) a letter fully explaining and justifying his proposed article or equal.
The Bidder shall at the time of this proposal have some adequate parts station in the State of Indiana whereby
parts shall be available in 48 hours when so ordered by Hancock County. Bidder shall denote by separate insert in
his/her bid where this service is available. Such parts arrangement will be given consideration in the award.
The bid shall include the cost for and delivery of a Parts Book/CD and a Service Manual/CD for the model being
bid.
Bids shall remain in effect for 30 calendar days.
The bid shall be awarded to the best bid.
Financing and Payment
Payment will be remitted within 60 days of receipt of the finished distributor truck.
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Notice of Bids
The Board of Commissioners of Hancock County will receive bids for a new Distributor Truck at their office in the
Hancock County Courthouse Annex, 111 American Legion Place, Suite 101, Greenfield, IN 46140 until 8:00 A.M.
on the 7th day of April, 2026.
Bids will be evaluated based upon inspection, testing, quality, workmanship, delivery and suitability for particular
purpose. The bid will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, except that Hancock County
retains the right to reject any or all bids when it is in the best interest of the county.
Bid documents are available in the Hancock County Highways office and website, 111 American Legion Place,
Greenfield, IN, beginning March 1, 2026.
Board of Commissioners
Hancock County, Indiana
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TRUCK SPECIFICATIONS
All components should be made in the U.S.A., as much as possible.
Indicate if equipment is made in the U.S.A. [ ]yes [ ]no
ENGINE AND ENGINE EQUIPMENT
Minimum horsepower. 300 [ ]yes [ ]no
Minimum torque, in ft-lbs. 800 [ ]yes [ ]no
All engines shall have wet sleeves. [ ]yes [ ]no
Provision transmission mounted PTO including adapter [ ]yes [ ]no
Engine side mounted fill and oil check. [ ]yes [ ]no
TRANSMISSION
Automatic Transmission shall be: [ ]yes [ ]no
capable of accepting the maximum torque output
of the engine being bid.
Engine brake. [ ]yes [ ]no
COOLING SYSTEM
The units shall be equipped with the following items
within the cooling system:
Overflow recovery system [ ]yes [ ]no
Extended life coolant [ ]yes [ ]no
Silicone hose system, or equal [ ]yes [ ]no
Radiator draincock [ ]yes [ ]no
CHASSIS / FRAME
Wheelbase and cab to axle spacing shall be minimum 16' [ ]yes [ ]no
required to properly fit a distributor tank as specified and
specified exhaust.
Minimum CA/CT. Allens Dist. tank [ ]yes [ ]no
Minimum wheelbase. Allens Dist. tank [ ]yes [ ]no
Exhaust muffler shall be mounted with a vertical pipe [ ]yes [ ]no
and a 45 degree elbow on top. Mount muffler for
a minimal loss of CT.
[ ]yes [ ]no
Heavy duty frame, extended in front, without notches or [ ]yes [ ]no
modifications/alterations (modifications will be allowed
if lifetime warranty is included), including any special radiator.
Frame rails (side rail and reinforcement) shall be high tensile single channel [ ]yes [ ]no
Continuous full length.)
Frame rail yield strength 120,000 psi (minimum) Section modulus in cubic inches (31) [ ]yes [ ]no
Resistant bending moment (RBM) in "-lbs, minimum. 3,800,000 [ ]yes
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[ ]no
Heavy duty front bumper, swept back steel channel [ ]yes [ ]no
design (minimum 12"), with front tow hooks (front hooks
to be frame mounted with access through front bumper.)
FILTERS
Air filter shall be replaceable paper type, heavy duty. [ ]yes [ ]no
Oil filters shall be full flow, spin on type. [ ]yes [ ]no
Engine shall be equipped with primary fuel filter. [ ]yes [ ]no
Fuel/water separator. Davco 382 or equivalent [ ]yes [ ]no
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
All LED lights. [ ]yes [ ]no
4 corner strobe lights [ ]yes [ ]no
Alternator shall be 130 amp, minimum. [ ]yes [ ]no
Batteries shall have 2500 total cca, minimum [ ]yes [ ]no
Electrical system shall be equipped with circuit [ ]yes [ ]no
breakers.
Body builder junction block. [ ]yes [ ]no
Daytime running lights. [ ]yes [ ]no
FRONT AXLE EQUIPMENT
Front axle rating, minimum 20,000 lbs. [ ]yes [ ]no
Suspension, multi-leaf, minimum. 20,000 lbs. [ ]yes [ ]no
or equal
Heavy duty power steering. Dual gear [ ]yes [ ]no
Heavy duty shock absorbers to be factory installed. [ ]yes [ ]no
Front tires to be Michelin XZY3 or equivalent, tubeless, radial type, Size. [ ]yes [ ]no
315/80/22.5
Wheels shall be as specified with tubeless rims, 8.75 x 22.5 [ ]yes [ ]no
10 hole hub piloted disc, white powder coated.
Front brake dust shields. [ ]yes [ ]no
REAR AXLE EQUIPMENT
Rear axle rating, Meritor or equal. 46,000 lbs [ ]yes [ ]no
Suspension. 46,000 lbs [ ]yes [ ]no
Rear tires shall be Michelin XDE M/S tubeless, radial type, 11R22.5 [ ]yes [ ]no
LR H, 16 ply
Wheels shall be as specified with tubeless rims, 8.25 x 22.5 [ ]yes [ ]no
10 hole hub piloted disc, white powder coated.
Rear axle ratio based on typical highway dump
type of use.
Interaxle differential lock (tandem & tri axle only). [ ]yes [ ]no
Hendrickson. HMX-460-54 [ ]yes [ ]no
w/ Shock absorbers
Maximum operating speed of 65 mph by [ ]yes [ ]no
engine controls.
Rear brake dust shields. [ ]yes [ ]no
AIR / BRAKE EQUIPMENT
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Service air brakes shall be dual air, with anti-lock [ ]yes [ ]no
braking system.
Air compressor, cfm minimum. 18 [ ]yes [ ]no
Air compressor shall be equipped with Bendix AD-IP, [ ]yes [ ]no
air dryer with heater.
Parking brake shall be piggy-back, spring actuated, [ ]yes [ ]no
dual diaphragm.
Brake chambers not to extend past radius of tire. [ ]yes [ ]no
FUEL TANKS
The fuel tank(s) shall have a total capacity of at least [ ]yes [ ]no
80 gallons and shall be aluminum.
Fuel tank shall be mounted on driver's side. [ ]yes [ ]no
CAB
Minimum 106" BBC, equipped with powder [ ]yes [ ]no
coated black front bumper.
Cab shall be equipped with the following features:
Factory air conditioning with APAds system [ ]yes [ ]no
Ventilated and insulated [ ]yes [ ]no
Air ride cab. [ ]yes [ ]no
All window tinted glass [ ]yes [ ]no
Door operated dome light [ ]yes [ ]no
Halogen headlamps [ ]yes [ ]no
Driver's seat to be air, Bostrum or National, [ ]yes [ ]no
high back, or equal.
Companion's seat, high back [ ]yes [ ]no
Air horn [ ]yes [ ]no
Dual sun visors [ ]yes [ ]no
Dual arm rests, driver seat. [ ]yes [ ]no
Insulated head liner [ ]yes [ ]no
AM/FM radio with antenna- weather band [ ]yes [ ]no
Electric windshield wipers [ ]yes [ ]no
Driver operated electric left & right side window [ ]yes [ ]no
Exterior/interior grab handles [ ]yes [ ]no
18" steering wheel (maximum) [ ]yes [ ]no
Adjustable tilt steering wheel [ ]yes [ ]no
Stationary grill [ ]yes [ ]no
2-way radio mounting plate [ ]yes [ ]no
Self canceling turn signal [ ]yes [ ]no
Right Power Mirror [ ]yes [ ]no
Power Mirrors [ ]yes [ ]no
Dash mounted gauges:
Fuel [ ]yes [ ]no
Speedometer [ ]yes [ ]no
Tachometer [ ]yes [ ]no
Hour meter [ ]yes [ ]no
Ammeter or voltmeter [ ]yes [ ]no
Oil pressure [ ]yes [ ]no
Water temperature [ ]yes [ ]no
Air pressure [ ]yes [ ]no
Engine oil temperature [ ]yes [ ]no
Transmission temperature [ ]yes [ ]no
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Rear axle temperature [ ]yes [ ]no
High water temperature/low oil pressure emergency [ ]yes [ ]no
shutdown / alarm mechanism shall be dash mounted.
Sloped Tilt hood shall be capable of opening over stationary, [ ]yes [ ]no
chrome grill with bug screen/rock guard..
Fender extensions. [ ]yes [ ]no
Paint color shall be Sikkens Base coat/clear coat color [ ]yes [ ]no
#4039 Fire Yellow equal
WARRANTY (Parts and Labor)
Extended warranty for complete engine electronics, including fuel injectors. [ ]yes [ ]no
Extends coverage to 84 months, 10,800 hours or 300,000 miles on engine
electronic parts, control systems harness and connectors, IDM and ECM
relays, and fueled injectors and connects.
Extended warranty for engine internally lubricated components. Extends [ ]yes [ ]no
Coverage to 84 months, 10,800 hours or 300,000 miles on internally
Lubricated engine components including fuel transfer pump,
Turbocharger and coolant water pump.
Extended warranty for engine internal protection. Extends coverage [ ]yes [ ]no
to 7 years, 250,000 miles. Coverage includes internal components
and major engine systems, including mounting hardware and gaskets.
Components include cylinder head assembly, rocker lever assembly,
ECM, pistons, rings and liners, lube oil cooler, cylinder block assembly
oil pan, connecting rod assembly, lube pump assembly, camshaft and
bushings, cam follower assemblies, EGR cooler, valve and mixer.
An extended warranty shall include complete coverage for [ ]yes [ ]no
air conditioning equipment, parts and labor for 10,800 hours
or 300,000 miles or 84 months whichever occurs first.
Minimum Requirements for the Truck Accessories
These new accessories are to be installed on the new truck chassis, as specified above.
The intent of these specifications are to build complete distributer truck.
Indicate compliance with the specifications by checking either yes or no.
ELECTRICAL [ ]yes [ ]no
Parking, tail marker and clearance lights shall be capable of being turned on without the headlights being on.
Wiring to the rear of the truck chassis from the cab shall consist of color coded multiple wire trailer type cable.
Entire wiring harness shall be modular sealed harness or polyethylene tubing. Harness or tubing shall be secured to
frame every 18 inches by clips and/or hangers.
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Betts harness or equal and all other wires shall be provided with necessary grimmest, straps, hangers, brackets, clips,
screws and/or nuts, bolts needed to install all waterproof harness, wires and hardware in a neat and professional
manner. The junction box shall be mounted on the rear frame rail.
BACK-UP ALARM [ ]yes [ ]no
Shall be at least 102 dba. The back-up alarm shall be placed on the rear frame.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (Alternate hydraulics systems will be allowed pending Highway approval)
HYDRAULIC PUMP [ ]yes [ ]no
Sufficient to operate the distributer system
A hydraulic reservoir will be frame mounted with sight gauge [ ]yes [ ]no
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Asphalt Distributor Equipment
GENERAL:
It is the intent of these specifications to describe a Bituminous Distributor in sufficient detail to secure bids on
comparable equipment. All parts not specifically mentioned, which are necessary to provide a complete Distributor,
shall be included in the bid and shall conform in strength and quality of material and workmanship to what is usually
provided to the trade in general. The Distributor shall be a current model under standard production by the
manufacturer.
Any units not conforming to these specifications will be rejected, and it will be the responsibility of the
manufacturer to conform to the requirements unless deviations have been specifically cited by the bidder and
acceptance made on the basis of the exception.
FUNCTION:
The Distributor shall perform the following functions:
a. Fill tank by Distributor pump from outside source.
b. Circulate material in tank.
c. Circulate material in spray bar.
d. Spray at a constant desired application rate, regardless of variance in truck speed.
e. Return material in spray bar to tank by pump suction.
f. Hand spray.
g. Return material in hand spray to tank by pump suction.
h. Transfer from an outside source to another outside source without having material enter Distributor tank.
i. Pump material back to supply source.
j. Automatically go from Circulate in Spray Bar to spray mode and return to circulate without pushing
material over relief valve.
It is important that the Distributor be capable of returning all material in the spray bar, hand spray and distributing
lines to the Distributor tank by means of pump suction. This function is to be accomplished without reversing the
asphalt pump.
Unit shall use volumetric metering with no bypass when spraying to insure accuracy of application.
Provision shall be made for easily draining the circulating system independently of the tank and for flushing
circulating system and pump with not more than three (3) quarts of fuel oil so as not to dilute tank contents.
TANK AND FITTINGS:
a. Capacity: 3500 U.S. Gallons minimum. [ ] Yes [ ] No
b. Shape: Oval in cross section, with the long axis horizontal. [ ] Yes [ ] No
c. Material: Shell to be 10 gauge minimum steel. Tanks to have 10 gauge minimum steel [ ] Yes [ ] No
heads, deep dished and flanged, welded to tank shell both inside and outside for strength
and durability.
d. Surge Plate: Tank to be supported with full section surge plate, deep dished and flanged, [ ] Yes [ ] No
constructed of 10 gauge minimum steel. To be spaced to provide adequate tank strength
and proper surge control. Openings shall be provided in the surge plates for the free flow
of material to the pump and large enough for a man to crawl through.
e. Manhole: 20" minimum inside diameter manhole with quick-opening cover. [ ] Yes [ ] No
f. Overflow: 3" diameter overflow, extending at least 6 inches above the liquid, and [ ] Yes [ ] No
draining internally only through the bottom of the tank in such a location as to clear
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all chassis members. Tank overflow design that drains asphalt material into the spill
collar around the manhole is not acceptable.
g. Insulation: 2" fiberglass 1 lb. Density with spacers to prevent compression, [ ] Yes [ ] No
protected by aluminum jacket sheet (.040").
h. Tank Mounting: Mounting saddles. Includes aluminum fenders. [ ] Yes [ ] No
i. Tank Gauge: Float type, with dial calibrated in 100 gallon increments. [ ] Yes [ ] No
j. Measuring Stick: Aluminum, calibrated in 50 gallon increments. [ ] Yes [ ] No
k. Spillage collar and overflow drain, including refiner's platform and ladder. [ ] Yes [ ] No
l. Tank design and construction to meet all applicable Federal Cargo Tank Regulations [ ] Yes [ ] No
49 CFR 173.247 and including DOT-406, HM-183, HM-198A, with consideration for
hot asphalt products. Must have ASME tank approval number to assure the federal
cargo tank regulations can be met.
POWER UNIT:
a. Type: Hydrostatic transmission, consisting of: [ ] Yes [ ] No
1. Pump: Infinitely variable displacement pump with a minimum displacement of
3.1 cubic inches per revolution, axial piston type. Electronic stoker control.
2. Motor: Piston motor with gearbox. 1.53 cubic inch per revolution displacement,
direct coupled to the asphalt pump. Entire transmission unit shall be capable of
operating speeds up to 2800 RPM. Hydraulic oil may reach temperature up to
200 degrees without damage to the unit. Unit shall have internal valving and
shall be fitted with a relief valve and high oil temperature signal in cab.
b. Crankshaft Take-Off: Hydrostatic pump driven by crankshaft take off; chassis must [ ] Yes [ ] No
be equipped to accept crankshaft drive.
c. Hydraulic Lines: [ ] Yes [ ] No
1. High pressure hose with swaged type split flange "0" ring fittings, per
S.A.E standards.
2. Low pressure hose installation shall be made according to transmission
manufacturer's recommendations. Only top quality fittings, tubing and
hoses to be used.
d. Controls: Electronic micro-control of hydrostatic transmission for setting asphalt [ ] Yes [ ] No
pump discharge rate shall be located in truck cab. Control to permit stopping the
variable pump discharge without disconnecting the drive and be equipped with an
override of the micro-control which shall allow increases in asphalt pump output
for filling, sucking back, etc., without affecting application rate setting. Override
control shall be located in truck cab and at rear of unit.
e. Reservoir: Minimum 20 gallon hydraulic reservoir with dial thermometer, level [ ] Yes [ ] No
indicator and shutoff valves on Pressure and Return Hoses.
f. Filter: a 10 micron, replaceable cartridge type filter with vacuum gauge shall be [ ] Yes [ ] No
located in the line between oil reservoir and hydrostatic pump.
BITUMEN PUMP:
a. Type: Positive displacement rotary gear type. 4 12" suction x 4" discharge. [ ] Yes [ ] No
b. Location: To be located below the bottom level of the tank so that the material [ ] Yes [ ] No
will flow vertically from the suction to the discharge insuring complete
drainage when tank contents value is closed.
c. Capacity: Minimum of 400 gallons per minute. [ ] Yes [ ] No
d. Self-Flushing line from fuel tank or heating system to fill line. Includes [ ] Yes [
] No minimum 20 gallon capacity fuel tank with float level gauge. Located
away from burners for safe operation.
e. Heated option [ ] Yes [ ] No
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HEATING SYSTEM:
a. Fuel Oil Burner [ ] Yes [ ] No
SPRAY BAR:
Full circulating 12 feet in length, hinged to permit folding for traveling. Length of bar in [ ] Yes [ ] No
folded position not to exceed 8 feet. Positive circulation from one end of the bar to the
other end, regardless of bar length or asphalt pump rate. Able to spray at 8' 10' and 12' widths.
To consist of 8' center section with (2) folding wing sections of 3' each including an [ ] Yes [ ] No
additional set of bar joints breaking again at 3'.
Electric-air on-off in 1' increments, cab controlled. [ ] Yes [ ] No
Nozzles to be spaced on 4" centers on spray bar and shall have an individual valve for [ ] Yes [ ] No
each spray nozzle. Each nozzle valve to have flip lever control so spray width can be adjusted,
and allows individual valves to be disconnected without the use of tools or pulling pins. Right
and left side wings (bar extensions) to relieve fore and aft. Pin replacement required when bar
relieves.
Bar to adjust for positive or negative crown and also adjustment for pitch of bar to aim nozzle [ ] Yes [ ] No
valves rearward. Sections to be interchangeable, right or left side.
AIR CONTROLS:
Driver Operated Cab Control:
Distributor shall be equipped with air controls. Air for the controls shall be obtained from the [ ] Yes [ ] No
air system on the truck chassis. The Distribution air system shall include its own air reservoir
(using of truck chassis reservoir not acceptable) with check valve set at 80 pounds to prevent
loss of air on truck chassis brakes in case lines are ruptured. System shall have its own airline
oiling device and controls shall be electric, located in cab convenient to operator.
Air Operated:
1. All air solenoid valves and hydraulic solenoid valves are to be mounted to [ ] Yes [ ] No
be accessible and serviceable from the ground without climbing on the
machine.
TOOL BOX, FENDERS, ETC.
a. Tool Box: All steel boxes with aluminum door, of sufficient size to store all necessary [ ] Yes [ ] No
tools shall be furnished at side of the tank. Must have hinged door at side with
flush-type lock. Door at top no acceptable.
b. Fenders: Full dual flanged fenders (.080" aluminum) with rubber flaps. Use of [ ] Yes [ ] No
skirting and flaps as a substitute for fenders not acceptable.
CONTROLS / INSTRUMENTATION:
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