Tridem Axle Dump Trucks

Covington County Board of Supervisors
88,000 GVW TRIDEM AXLE
DUMP TRUCK(S)
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BIDDER SHALL COMPLETE BY CHECKING THE FOLLOWING.
IF NOT COMPLIANT, STATE SPECIFICALLY ITEM BEING OFFERED.
The Board of Supervisors intends to use the sealed bid process to purchase one (1) or more
2027 or newer Tridem Axle 88,000 GVW Dump Truck(s). This contract shall be valid until
July 1, 2031. Purchase price shall be valid for one calendar year and the second year the
awarding vendor may apply up to fifteen (15) percent inflation price increase. The
following are the suggested minimum specifications for one or more 2027 model or newer
Tridem Axle Dump Truck(s). All bids must be equal in performance and quality pursuant to
the bid specifications below, which are not intended to exclude any manufacturer's
standard deviation. Any reference to manufacture's make or series of equipment stated in
the following specifications is intended only to establish an acceptable standard and is not
intended to limit the bidding. The County is ac ting under the authority of Section 31-7-13,
Miss. Code of 1972 Amended, and reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
YES NO OFFERED
ENGINE & EQUIPMENT
New & Unused 2027 (no exceptions) _____________
Conventional Cab _____________
ENGINE & EQUIPMENT
500 HP Engine or greater no exceptions _____________
1850 lb/ft torque or greater (no exceptions) _____________
13 engine liter displacement or greater _____________
Air Compressor 18.7CFM or greater _____________
Air Cleaner: composite firewall mounted _____________
2-Speed fan hub _____________
1330 sq/in Cooling module or greater _____________
Exhaust: 2021 EPA; Dual vertical _____________
Engine block heater (120 volt minimum) _____________

YES NO OFFERED
Fuel/water separator: 2021 Emissions _____________
160 AMP Alternator minimum _____________
(3) or more batteries - 2100-2190 CCA dual purpose _____________
12-Volt light system with circuit protection _____________
12-Volt Starter _____________
TRANSMISSION & EQUIPMENT
Allison 4500 RDS series automatic transmission _____________
Transmission PTO Rear Support Spring(s) _____________
Heavy Duty Driveline:2 Dana Spicer SPL250XL or the Meritor equivalent _____________
Torque converter _____________
Park brake auto neutral _____________
FRONT AXLE & EQUIPMENT
Meritor or the Equivalent Dana Spicer Front Axle rated at 20k or greater _____________
Front Brakes 20k or greater _____________
Front Drums 20k or greater _____________
Front Hubs 20k or greater _____________
Front auto slack adjusters _____________
20k or greater Taperleaf front springs; to include threaded bushings _____________
Dual power steering gears 20k or greater _____________
REAR AXLE & EQUIPMENT
46k or greater Rear axle, Dana Spicer or the equivalent Meritor Brand
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w/heavy-wall housing
Rear axle ratio: 4.56 _____________
Dual rear brakes 46k or greater _____________
Dual rear hubs 46k or greater _____________
Hub package for dual rear axles rated 46k _____________
Rear slack adjusters _____________
Single spring brake 3030 high output dual _____________
Bendix 4S/4M Anti-lock brake system or greater _____________
Chalmers Rear Suspension: rated at 46k or greater _____________

YES NO OFFERED
TIRES & WHEELS
Front tires: Goodyear or equivalent (425/65R22.5) 20PR _____________
Rear tires: Goodyear or equivalent (11R24.5) _____________
Front wheels & Rear wheels: Aluminum (22.5x12.25) _____________
Third Axle tires must be 11R22.5 or greater polished aluminum
FRAME & EQUIPMENT
FRAME RAILS: 10-3/4 X 3/8" STL 285-336 (2,132,000) RBM Steel frame
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or equivalent
Full insert for 10 5/8 (1,149,000) RBM _____________
120,000 PSI Yield steel required _____________
Aerodynamic bumper, painted or steel _____________
Cast center front tow hook _____________
FUEL TANK(S) & EQUIPMENT
110 Gallon fuel tank or greater with anti-siphon device _____________
14 Gallon DEF tank; LH mount _____________
CAB & EQUIPMENT
Fully Hucked-bolted Aluminum or Steel Cab _____________
Extended Cab or 120 BBC minimum _____________
Heater with integral defroster and A/C _____________
Adjustable telescoping tilt steering column _____________
Dash mounted air filter restriction gauge _____________
Transmission oil temperature gauge _____________
Speedometer _____________
Tachometer _____________
Fuel gauge _____________
Engine coolant temperature gauge _____________
Engine oil pressure gauge _____________
Must include factory installed non-steerable lift axle rated at 20K
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(no exceptions)
Air driver seat _____________
Non-air ride (rider seat) _____________
AM/FM/WB/USB/BT Radio _____________
Cab access grab handles, LH & RH _____________

YES NO OFFERED
Exterior Stainless Steel sun visor _____________
One- piece windshield _____________
Air Ride Cab _____________
Roof mounted marker lights _____________
Heavy Duty Center tow hook _____________
Circuit breakers replacing all but 5-amp fuses _____________
Bendix AD-IS air dryer, heated; _____________
Moisture drain valve with pull cable drain _____________
Backup: must meet SAE J994 & OSHA requirements _____________
PAINT
Color: Cab + Chassis to be red with color match cab _____________
Additional Requirements:
Guaranteed buy back provision:
*The guaranteed buy back provision at the end of (1) year will be a factor in determining the
lowest and best bid. 1 year-_________________ 2 year-_________________________
**Bidder(s) are to bid each unit as a complete unit. Delivery will be a consideration
factor to establish lowest and best bid pursuant to Mississippi Code 31-7-13 section d.
.
***Participating bidders must submit auction results to support the one year buy back
number proposed with their un-priced proposals. NO EXCEPTIONS. Auctioneer
auction results submitted by participating vendor(s) will also be a determining factor to
establish the lowest and best bidder.
****Please state delivery if not immediate:_______

YES NO OFFERED
DUMP BODY SPECIFICATIONS
Side Height Front: 66"
Side Height Rear: 66"
Rear Height: 72"
Side Material: PLATE-1/4-AR450
Front Material: PLATE-1/4/AR450
Tailgate Material: PLATE-1/4-AR450
Floor Material: PLATE-1/4-AR450
Skirt Material: SHEET-7GA-A36
Cabshield Style: NARROW & CENTERED
Cabshield Projection: 36
Cabshield Width: 65
Tarp System
Tailgate Type: HIGH LIFT
Dump Apron: HEAVY DUTY
Side Light Cutouts: LOWER FRONT
Board Holder Height: NO BOARD HOLDERS
Paint: RED
PTO - Auto Transmission
Backup Alarm
Air Tailgate Kit
Aluminum Skirts;
Pintle Hitch
Full Truck kit - with glad hands (towing package)
Body must be equipped with a vibrator (no exceptions)
Body must be equipped with pintle hitch (no exceptions)
Bidder(s) are to bid each unit as a complete unit.

YES NO OFFERED