2 EA Trailer Mounted Bitumen Adhesive Applicator; A Trantex model TXEQ-2001-2, with appropriate options and standard features, was used to develop these specifications and establish equivalency evaluation criteria. Equipment of similar style, type, character, quality, features, and purpose conforming to the following detailed requirements/specifications will be considered. For evaluation purposes, bidders proposing an exception/equivalent option/feature to those specified herein, may be required to provide manufacturer/product information (catalogue sheets, detailed specifications, pictures, etc.). This information will be evaluated against the minimum requirements of this specification. Proposed submittals that are determined not to be equivalent to the established criteria will be rejected. Specifications include, but are not limited to: Trailer; 2.1. Frame: 2” x 2”, 11 gauge steel square tubing with mitered and full electric welded joints; 2.2. Cross Members and Supports: 1/8" x 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" angle steel; 2.3. Bed of Trailer: 5’ 8” x 8’, 10 gauge steel plate; 2.4. 1,700 lbs. capacity; 2.5. Two (2) 13 x 175-80-D tires; 2.6. L.P. Bottle Support with holding clamp; 2.7. 2” ball hitch; 2.8. Corrosion resistant safety chains of adequate size and length; 2.9. Swing-away crank-style jack mounted to trailer; 2.10. Marker basket mounted to trailer bed near operator; 2.11. Utility box mounted to trailer, 14 gauge steel, 23” x 32” x 12”
