Two (2) New Side-Loading, 27 yard, Sanitation Trucks

CITY OF CASPER
FLEET MAINTENANCE DIVISION
CITY OF CASPER
(307) 235-8410
July 1, 2026
Notice is hereby given that the City of Casper, Wyoming will receive sealed bids at the Fleet Office, Casper
Service Center, 1800 E. "K" Street, Casper, Wyoming, until 3:15 p.m., July 30, 2026 for the following:
TWO (2) NEW SIDE-LOADING, 27 YARD, SANITATION TRUCK. This unit will be used by the Solid
Waste Division of the Public Services Department; unit must have the minimum specifications of:
General
Specifications: It is the intent of this specification to specify the minimum requirement for the furnishing
and delivery of TWO (2) new side-loading, 27-yard, sanitation truck. The unit shall be
new and have less than one hundred fifty (150) hours. This unit shall be less than twelve
months old, with full factory warranty. Units shall be delivered complete and ready for
service, as specified, and shall be equipped with all of the manufacturer's standard
equipment, as advertised, whether or not specifically mentioned in these specifications,
in addition to all other equipment and attachments specified herein.
BIDDERS
ITEM MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
1. GVW Manufactured in the USA 66,000 pound minimum.
Certified GVW Cab and Chassis.
2. Wheel Shall be compatible with a 27-cu. yd. Zero Radius
Base Chain Driven Arm side-loading body. Minimum
acceptable wheel base shall not be less than 200".
Equipment supplied shall provide proper weight
distribution when truck is loaded.
3. Cab to 195" useable minimum and 210" useable maximum.
Axle Shall be compatible with a 27-yard Zero Radius
Chain Driven Arm side-load body (see body
required specifications.) It shall also provide proper
weight distribution when truck is loaded.
4. Frame 35 SM, 120,000 psi, double-channel rails after
frame shall be a minimum of 96". Frame shall
extend 5' behind suspension for hinge point of body.
R.B.M. 2,075,000 in-lb. Deep frame section
3,200,000 in-lb. (minimum). Bolt-on extensions
will not be accepted.
5. Diesel Current year production model diesel cummings
Engine engine. 2027 emission compliant, 350 gross
horsepower, torque 1,350 ft. lb. Engine block
heater. Intake air pre-heater. Shall have a Davco
382 heated fuel/water separator.
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ITEM MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
6. Power Take-Off Transmission mounted piston pump. Pump limiter
Front-Mount shall be connected to engine computer not external
Pump over-speed box. Truck supplier shall work with
body supplier on this function.
7. Cooling Coolant hoses - shall be silicone rubber including
System heater hoses. Heavy-duty radiator shall be
protected to -34 degrees F with year-round extended life
coolant. An integral transmission cooler shall be
provided. Coolant recovery tank provided to
maintain necessary operating temperatures @ 5,500
ft. elevation, with 100+ degree daytime
temperatures.
8. Transmission Fully automatic, 6-speed Allison H.D. 4500-RDS-6
Rugged Duty Series Gen. 5. The transmission
controls shall be Allison electronic pushbutton with
shift shock eliminator. Controls shall be on right
hand side of cab.
9. Axles Front - 20,000 lbs. capacity (minimum).
Front axle shall have a minimum setback
comparable or equal to current City of Casper
sanitation trucks.
Notice to Bidders: Truck must be delivered,
equipped, and bid with a 27-yard, side-load, refuse
body.
Rear - 46,000 lbs. capacity (minimum). Spring
suspension type with inter-axle lock and full wheel
lock, or equivalent, top speed not to exceed 70
MPH.
10. Springs Front - 20,000 lbs. ground capacity (minimum).
Heavy duty double acting shock absorbers.
Rear - 46,000 lbs. ground capacity (minimum).
Shall be top spring configuration. Mack M-Ride or
equivalent.
11. Tires and Front - 315/80R22.5, 20 ply, Bridgestone M870 on
Rims 22.5 x 13 stud aluminum rims.
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ITEM MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
Rear - 11R 22.5, 20 ply, Bridgestone L320 on 22.5
x 8.25 aluminum rim.
Note: Tires and rims are to meet the required GVW
rating regardless of specification.
12. Brakes Meritor Air Disc Brakes front and rear or
equivalent. Meritor brand automatic slack adjusters
with removable pawl for adjustment. Rotors, Brake
Pads, compressor, and accessories as required shall
meet all Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standards.
Low air pressure buzzer and light. A Meritor
Wabco air dryer (ADIP) with heater. Air tanks
shall be steel (DOT) approved with petcock drain
valves. Auto drain valve on heated supply tank.
13. Cab Two (2) man, LOW ENTRY, cab-over design with
tilt cab, steel body front of door hinges, power
windows both sides. Single step entry (ground to
step) step to floor. No additional steps will be
accepted. Floor of cab and single step must both
be enclosed in cab. No external step will be
accepted. High visibility tilt cab with "B" pillar
wrap around corner windows, and outer grab
handles for ease of ingress and egress on both driver
and passenger sides. Right hand side operator
configuration.
Both driver and passenger seats shall be a triple
lumbar, air ride suspension seats. They shall be
mounted on the left and right sides of cab. Engine
cover shall be recessed or low profile to
accommodate the ergonomic positioning of the
loader controls.
Insulated rubber floor mat.
Safety glass in all windows.
Arm rests left and right.
Two (2) belt-type seatbelts.
Dome light door operated.
H.D. cab trim.
AM/FM/ Bluetooth radio.
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ITEM MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
Front and rear mud flaps. Steel guard in front of
rear duals.
Power Door locks if available.
Electric or air operated cab jack with manual
backup.
Audibles to shut off when vehicles is put into
Reverse.
Red Dot 12-volt 22,000 BTU part # R-9727 roof
mounted A/C unit, and the stock A/C unit.
14. Steering Steering shall be heavy-duty power steering at right
side operator position in cab. Steering tilt and
telescoping adjustment.
15. Fuel Left side mounted Aluminum, 75-gallon minimum
Tank capacity, DOT approved with shut-off valve.
Mounted as far forward as possible. Contact body
supplier for placement. Do not mount fuel tank or
DEF tank under clean-out doors/troughs.
16. Electrical 12-volt neg. ground.
165-amp alternator.
Three (3) 1,000/3,000 cca batteries.
Five (5) LED amber marker lights on cab.
Body will have LED lighting, chassis and body
shall be compatible.
Dimmer switch on steering column.
Turn signals with four-way emergency flashers.
Three sets of keys.
BATTERY SHUT-OFF SWITCH: easy to see and
easy to access.
Backup alarm system 107dB SAE Type B fully
sealed and wired into vehicle backup system.
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ITEM MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
All lighting shall be LED where available.
17. Mirrors Two (2) bracket mirrors, LH/RH motorized and
heated, stainless steel clamp on type both left and
right hand. Shall be breakaway type and both
mirrors will have an 8" circular convex mirror
attached below lower arm.
18. Exhaust Must meet all federal standards and be installed to
System accommodate the 27-cu. yd. Zero Radius
Chain Driven Arm side-loading refuse body. To be
2023 emission certified, SCR catalyst type, passive
regeneration system and to be equipped with proper
protection to prevent burns (exhaust shield).
Perforated exhaust extension mounted on top of
exhaust pipe.
19. Gauges and All critical controls required to operate the vehicle
Indicators in Cab from the right operator location. Gauges to be
mounted on right hand side of cab.
Fuel Gauge
Def Gauge
Oil pressure
Inter-axle differential lock indicator light
Volt meter
Air restriction indicator on air cleaner
Regeneration initiate/inhibit switch
Water temperature
Transmission temperature
Hour meter
Air pressure with air parking brake, on the right side
of cab.
Tachometer (electric)
Electric speedometer/odometer
Fuel Gauge
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ITEM MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
Key activated ignition switch.
Light, buzzer warning on oil pressure, high water
temperature, low air pressure
20. Paint/Color Cab: DuPont 51304 burgundy.
Body: DuPont P9188, high gloss white, with 8"
diagonal, DuPont 51304, burgundy stripe.
21. Mud flaps Rear: Required (steel) in front of rear and (rubber)
behind rear wheels NO writing on either side of
mud flaps.
Front: Behind wheels and 8" whiskers attached to
the outside of the front steer fender well.
22. Accessory The following equipment, whether or not
Equipment considered standard, shall be furnished with each
unit:
Heavy-duty, two-speed (minimum), fresh air heater
with defroster, 40,000 BTU with engine mounted
shut-off valve. Right hand mounted controls.
Two-speed, dual, electric windshield wipers,
intermittent type with windshield washer.
Dual sun visors.
Fire extinguisher, 5 lb. ABC dry chemical type.
23. Miscellaneous Safety equipment and all lighting shall be as
required to meet Federal, State of Wyoming, and
OSHA regulations. Full set of roadside triangles
mounted.
List options and pricing for extended warranties
on chassis.
SPECIAL NOTE: Components that require regular service shall be
easy to access. Air dryer, oil filters, fuel filters,
hydraulic tank shut-off, etc. Truck to be "Mechanic
Friendly".
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ITEM MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
24. Diagnostic Two copies of manufacturer's service diagnostic
Software and software from truck manufacturer and two copies of
Service Manuals service diagnostic software from side-load body
manufacturer. If required, any hardware needed to
operate the diagnostic software.
Two (2) complete sets of operator's manuals, (2)
sets of service manuals, and (2) sets of parts
manuals shall be supplied (made specifically for
truck and body being sold) or an approved Digital
version of the above stated manuals. NO
EXCEPTIONS.
25. Body The body shall have a capacity of 27 cubic yards,
Construction including the capacity of the hopper. Shall have
factory installation on new chassis.
Full eject only (Multistage with Excalibre nitride rods).
Curved shell high-compaction body, includes
mounting.
DuPont P9188, high gloss white, with 8" diagonal,
DuPont 51304, burgundy stripe.
ANSI and FMVSS compliance.
Backup Alarm 107db minimum.
Simultaneous load and pack.
Pack on the run. Pump to cut out at 1400 rpms.
In-cab control panel with rocker switches or sealed
switch panel and universal symbols. User friendly,
angled so operator can operator and maneuver
easily.
Electronic microprocessor controls with diagnostic
readout.
Ten (10) micron, 100% hydraulic fluid filtration.
Two pack cycle counters, one re-settable, one non-
resettable.
Bolt-on under ride.
Tailgate seal, 60" above floor level (standard).
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ITEM MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
Steel mud flaps, forward of rear tire. In front of rear
wheels.
In-cab body packed out "power packing" indicator.
Body Floor: 3/16" AR200
Body Sides: AR450 and AR200
4 rows of body retention teeth.
26. Hopper The hopper shall have a minimum 4.8 useable cubic
yards.
Hopper floor: The hopper floor shall be constructed
of 14" AR400 with 3/16" AR400 hopper wall.
Hopper Sides: 3/16", AR400 High Strength Steel.
The hopper shall have an automatic Steel Hopper
Cover. Operated open and closed from within the
cab.
1-bracket for a hopper camera
27. Tailgate Tailgate seal to be 60" above floor level.
Tailgate visual indicator tabs.
Tailgate to be painted the Safety Yellow the whole
lower 14 of the tailgate
3 brackets on the tailgate for a camera 1- in the
middle on the left side of tailgate. 1- in the middle
center of the tailgate and 1- in the middle right of
the tailgate
28. Arm Assembly Hydraulic pilot operated spool valves, electric over
hydraulic proportional controls.
Easy squeeze grip system reducing container damage.
Joystick main arm control on main console with ground
accessible rocker switches under right hand of seat.
Arm not stowed, in-cab light and delayed buzzer
warning.
Arm out lamp mounted on chassis dash.
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ITEM MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
Arm Assembly=Grade 500B tube, Zero Radius Chain
Driven Arm.
Interlock, cannot open grippers with arm in raised
position.
Fully hydraulic arm cushioning.
Two arm cycle counters, one re-settable and one non-
resettable.
Zero Radius Chain Driven Arm 1700lb maximum
and 1000lb minimum capacity with a 12-foot Max
reach and a 6ft minimum reach, capable of
collecting both residential and commercial carts
with no kick out. (90 gallon to 450-gallon
containers without the need to change grip arms)
Remote grease line 14" Korilla hose or comparable
for pack cylinders.
Remote grease lines 14" Korilla hose or comparable
to tailgate cylinders.
Remote grease line 14" Korilla hose or comparable
to arm lift cylinder base.
Remote grease lines required for any part that
requires weekly grease points if unable to be
reached from ground level or requires a creeper. 14"
Korilla hose or comparable. Lubecore automatic
greaser or comparable.
29. Hydraulics PTO driven transmission mounted tandem piston
pump.
Operate at idle pump (low RPM high speed arm) 6-
8 second cycle @ 800 RPM.
Variable speed-lift arm control.
High speed packer (low RPM).
(FE) 16 second packer cycle speed @ 800 RPM.
Automatic hydraulic operated oil heater. Hydraulic
Fluid cooler mounted body comparable to other
City of Casper units.
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ITEM MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
Filter bypass warning - shut down. Shut down system
provides audible and visual warning of bypassing filter
with increasing severity.
Low oil warning and shut down. Shut down system
provides audible and visual warning of bypassing filter
with increasing severity.
High temperature hydraulic fluid warning and shut
down. Shut down system provides audible and
visual warning of bypassing filter with increasing
severity.
Protective hose covering: Wear resistant Cordura or
equivalent sleeves locations:
All hydraulic pressure hoses exposed to chafing and/or
present spraying hazard.
Hydraulic pressure hoses from chassis to body.
Oil reservoir: 50 gallons with heater wired to single
plug in for the tank and the engine.
30. Lubrication Remote grease lines required for any part that
requires weekly grease points if unable to be
reached from ground level or requires a creeper. 14"
Korilla hose or comparable. Lubecore automatic
greaser or comparable.
Remote grease line 14" Korilla hose or comparable to
pack cylinder bearing.
Remote grease line 14" Korilla hose or comparable to
tailgate cylinders.
Remote grease line 14" Korilla hose or comparable
to arm lift cylinder base.
31. Gripper/Cylinders Universal/commercial spring steel Gripper for 30-
450-gallon carts. Residential belt gripper for 30-
100-gallon carts.
32. Controls To be installed for right hand drive operation.
Joystick main arm control on main console.
Arm out lamp, mounted on chassis dash.
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