26-018 - TRUCKING SERVICES – BELLY DUMP

The County of Tulare invites proposals for offer of a contract to be submitted to the Purchasing Agent to supply TRUCKING SERVICES – BELLY DUMP for RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY – ROAD DEPARTMNET. Such contract will be for a period of ONE (1) YEAR effective JANUARY 1, 2026 and ending DECEMBER 31, 2026.

TRUCK SPECIFICATIONS: BELLY DUMP TRUCKS AND TRAILERS
STATE COMPLIANCE
AND/OR SPECIFICATIONS
1. Truck tractor must have a minimum of 350 horsepower
engine and be capable of hauling a minimum of 24.5
tons.
2. Operator must be able to spread materials from 75 feet
to 225 feet. (If unable to make the spread correctly,
the truck may be released from haul.)
3. Trailers must have smooth interior walls to allow for
easy dumping of materials.
4. All equipment must have a current CHP Basic
Inspection of Terminals (BIT) certification. A copy of
the current BIT inspection report shall be submitted
with the proposal.
5. Equipment must be capable of operating in
mountainous terrain, turning on roadways, and
climbing steep grades.
6. Hauls will originate from various pits and plants and
deliver to multiple locations throughout Tulare County.
7. Truck tractor must be California Air Resources Board
(CARB) compliant — provide a valid Certificate for
Reporting Completion (Truck and Bus Regulations)
as of January 1, 2014.