Technical Response Form

GF16-0153FRespondent Name______

The intent of these Specifications is to describe the acceptable standards for obtaining five (5) or more 12/15 yard capacity, steel taper side dump bodies, two (2) or more 12/15 yard capacity, three-axle pup trailers, and related truck modifications.

All parts and equipment not specifically mentioned, which are required for a complete unit, shall be included in the submittal price and shall conform in design, strength, quality of materials and workmanship to the highest standards of engineering practice.

All parts not specifically mentioned, which are necessary in order to provide a properly built machine, shall be included in the submittal price.

All items must be bid as new and unused.

  • Dump Bodies: The dump bodies will be mounted on new Peterbilt model 567 truck cab and chassis, after modification, for hauling various road and street maintenance, construction, and demolition materials, and snow and ice events.
  • Pup Trailers: The trailers will be used with 100,000 lbs. or greater GVWR dump trucks for hauling various road and street maintenance, construction, and demolition materials.
  • Related Modifications: Modify new Peterbilt model 567 tractor for lowboy application.
  • The awarded dump body vendor shall work closely with the truck manufacturer on installation and design of the requested dump bodies, pups, and related modifications.

Complete every line with a check mark () to indicate item being bid is exactly as specified, or a description of any deviation from the specifications. The City of Tacoma may, at its sole discretion, allow minor exceptions or variances from these Specifications.

If more space is needed to describe variances please attach a separate sheet and refer to the item number in the left hand column. Do not reference sales or technical literature in lieu of describing the exception.

If you prefer to complete this form electronically, it is available with the Specification at Navigate to Contracting Opportunities / Supplies Solicitations, and scroll to this RFB.

Item /
Required Specifications /  As Specified /
Describe Bid Exceptions*
DUMP BODIES
1. / Tapered square side: 3/16” AR400, top rail: 10-gauge hi-tensile formed steel, mid rail: 10-gauge hi-tensile formed steel welded 100% Electric tarp system with asphalt tarp material-pull tarp brand (high mount tarp location)
2. / Length 18’
3. / Height47.5"in front, 35"in rear
4. / Width87"
5. / Floor 1/4"AR400
6. / Dash: 3/16” AR400 with shovel holder and chock holder
7. / Cage guard: 10-gauge hi-tensile formed steel
8. / Tailgate: 3/16” AR400 angled at 20 degrees and 45” high. Four 10-gauge formed channels located horizontally, one at top, two equally spaced at midpoint and one across bottom edge of gate. Hinged at top with 1’ 0.25” pins. Hydraulic high lift tailgate, 3-way gate, three asphalt gates. Tailgate locks: 2.5”x6” air operated cylinder – electric over air operation. 1-1/4” cam over trip shaft linkage, and hazardous waste locks
9. / Longitudinals: 3/16” hi-tensile steel trapezoidal design
10. / Corner Posts: 3/16” hi-tensile steel trapezoidal design, double 6” channels 9” apart, channel support plate
11. / Dog house: 3/16” hi-tensile steel trapezoidal design, rounded design
12. / Spreader chains: Two 3/8” HD chains welded to underside of rear cross member. Chains hooked to slotted brackets on tailgate
13. / Side boards and brackets: 4” brackets to fill a 4”x10” dimensional lumber
14. / Steps and Handles:One mounted on upper side of mid-rail and one mounted inside corner on roadside front corner. Full length open grit steel strut walk rail on each side of body
15. / Cylinder: Parker, S163-DC 140, 1” upper and lower mounting pins
16. / Controls: in cab, console, electric/air tailgate trip for truck and trailer
17. / Oil Tank: back of cab mounted, minimum 35 gallon rectangular 10-gauge hi-tensile formed steel includes 2” suction port, 1.5” return port, 2” filler port, one top mounted breather port and side mounted sight tube. Tan and cylinder to be mounted on common saddle assembly
18. / Rear hinge: fabricated and gusseted tube to hinge pad with grease zerks, 1” ears, 2” hardened pin, replaceable bushings
19. / Chip bar: to City specifications-see drawing
20. / Rear hitch: ½” hi-tensile heavy duty assembly with a 2400H air hitch complete with hydraulic lines for pony trailer application, air and electric mounted below rear box (height: 24” – location: inside of hitch horn is 6” out past rear of tire)
21. / Lights: ICC/DOT legal lights. Grommet mounted LEDs. One marker per side on mid-rail. Two markers per corner post, one rearward facing, one side mounted. Two stop/turn/tail per corner post and 3rd light bucket for flashing amber light on switch (lower bucket)
22. / Paint: DuPont silver, single color. Includes DOT conspicuity taping
23. / TRAILER BODY
24. / Tapered square side: 3/16” AR400, top rail: 10-gauge hi-tensile formed steel, mid rail: 10-gauge hi-tensile formed steel welded 100% Electric tarp system with asphalt tarp material-pull tarp brand (high mount tarp location)
25. / Length: 15.6’
26. / Height: 39” through out
27. / Width: 87”
28. / Floor: 1/4” AR400
29. / Dash: 3/16” AR400 with shovel holder and chock holder
30. / Cage guard: 10-gauge hi-tensile formed steel
31. / Tailgate: 3/16” AR400, gate at 90 degrees, 45” tall four 10-gauge formed channels located horizontally, one top, two equally spaced midpoint and one across bottom edge of gate, hinged at top with 1’ .25” pins. Tailgate locks, 2.5”x6” air operated cylinder – electric over air operation 1-1/4” cam over trip shaft linkage, horizontal waste locks
32. / Longitudinals: 3/16” hi-tensile steel trapezoidal design, 6” height channel set at 35” centerline
33. / Corner Posts: 3/16” hi-tensile steel trapezoidal design, double 6” channels 9” apart, channel support plate
34. / Dog house: 3/16” hi-tensile steel trapezoidal design, rounded design, 49.5” height
35. / Spreader chains: Two 3/8” HD chains welded to underside of rear cross member. Chains hooked to slotted brackets on tailgate
36. / Side boards and brackets: 4” brackets to fill a 4”x12” dimensional lumber
37. / Steps and Handles: Two steps mounted on outside of front wall, one mounted inside front corner all on roadside front corner
38. / Paint: DuPont silver, single color. Includes DOT conspicuity taping
39. / TRAILER FRAME
40. / 1/4” grade 80 c-channel frame and 1/4” tongue rails
41. / Turntable: 26,000 lbs. capacity; provides 24 degrees of turn each way. Two 30/30 brake cans actuated rods into reinforced holes in turntable
42. / Lock system: sub-assembly holes only line up with their respective rods to prevent lock in any other positon except straight
43. / Tongue hinge: Two premier 430 hinge assemblies with poly bushings, hinges are welded and gusseted to both the frame and tongue rails
44. / Tongue: air slide, 3/8’x8”x8’ square tube
45. / Tongue jack: top wind jack mounted roadside on tongue rail
46. / Tongue eye: premier 207L with poly bushings
47. / Hoist: 5” 3 stage 126” stroke
48. / Rear hinges: heavy duty 1’ ears and 2’ 4140 pins
49. / Axles: Three 77 1/2” track and capacity 22,500 lbs.
50. / Braking system: Haldex 2/S1M antilock braking system (ABS)
51. / Suspension: Hutch CH9700 flange mount cast steel hanger, two (front turn table axle)three-leaf high arch springs, two(rear axle) three-leaf low arch springs
52. / Tires: Six– 385/65R22.5 Radial
53. / Wheels: Six – 12.25”x22.5” non-polished aluminum wheels
54. / Lights: All lights LED and mounted in rubber grommets
55. / Steps: One frame step left side
56. / Flaps: Mud flaps front and rear of axles
57. / Paint: Trailer chassis to be primed and painted DuPont black, includes DOT conspicuity taping
58. / PETERBILT 567 TRACTOR MODIFICATIONS
59. / Wet Kit: Set-up to do lowboy application, 12” hydraulic lines with 1” QD fittings
60. / Headboard: Aluminum rack: 65” h x 70” w, window, air actuated overload sign, rack mounted chain trays 9” deep, rack mounted chain hangers, load lights mounted on bracket, custom made rack bracket to accept hydraulic line fittings, grab handle for access to frame.
61. / Frame: HD end frame cap to support lowboy arm, 5th wheel plate frame enclosure, to be removable
62. / Rear Hitch: 1/2” hi-tensile heavy duty assembly with a 2400 H air hitch complete with hydraulic lines for pony trailer application. Air and electric mounted below rear box (height: 24”, location: inside of hitch horn is 6” out past rear of tire)
63. / BODY HYDRAULICS
64. / PTO: Hot shift, 103% of engine speed
65. / Pump: Commercial P51A-3420NAL25-25, 25 GPM @ 1000 RPM of truck, rear O-ring ports
66. / Valve: Commercial VA35-88R-WV8-SV8-SV8-DV8-TR99, to handle sanders, hoist, put and plow raise, plow angle and air shift
67. / Console: AC3-1D-1H-1ART-P, air console, detent for plow float, air toggle for sander on/off
68. / Filter: ZSP212-1EF1A, return line filter with indicator
69. / SNOW AND ICE SETUP
70. / Plow arm must match existing snow plows. For a list of existing snow plows and sander boxes please contact:
Street Operations Supervisor, Jeff Maki (253) 365-8378 or
Assistant Division Manager, Matt Fengler (253) 348-3401
71. / WARRANTY
72. / Explain in detail and provide copies of all warranties applicable to this specification, i.e., dump bodies, pup trailers, hydraulics, labor and parts, etc.
73. / Supply and pay for all warranty required transportation to and from the City’s repair facility
74. / INSPECTION
75. / A construction progress inspection when the unit is approximately 3/4 finished (vendor’s facility). Contact Fleet Parts and Contracts Manager (253) 591-5866 to arrange.
76. / Final construction inspection, before delivery to the City (vendor’s facility). Contact Fleet Parts and Contracts Manager (253) 591-5866 to arrange.
77. / The City shall not accept any unit until the vendor, to the City’s satisfaction, corrects all discrepancies noted during an inspection.
78. / DELIVERY
79. / The vendor shall deliver the unit(s) complete and ready for service, within 90 calendar days of receipt of purchase order. Delivery address: 3639 South Pine Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
Delivery contact: Steve Peterson (253) 591-5581
80. / Bidder shall provide the following at the time of delivery to the City:
  • An original invoice for the completed units
  • Original certified weight slip providing front and rear axle weight and total weight

*NOTE:The City cannot legally accept a substantial deviation from the Specification. Bids/Proposals containing any substantial deviation will be rejected as non-responsive. If you indicate that exception is not taken to this Specification, but include statements or attach materials deviating from the standards established by this Specification, it is agreed that you will perform according to the highest standard indicated in this Specification.