Specifications include, but are not limited to: It is the intent of this specification is to establish an optional use contract for hydraulic system fittings and hoses for Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) winter maintenance trucks with a closed center valve and load sense/pressure compensated piston pump. The hydraulic system fittings and hoses are designed to control the functions of a winter maintenance truck with a dump body (double acting lift cylinders for the boxup/ down) and slide in spreader; or a combination body with cross conveyor and spinner. The hydraulic system fittings and hoses shall also operate standard functions such as underbody blade with swing and front plow with swing. All specifications contained herein are considered minimum and must be met. The timely delivery of the Hydraulic System Fittings and Hose are essential to the department’s ability to meet the scheduled build-up of its’ winter maintenance fleet. Delivery shall be completed within 48 hours of order placement, excluding backorders.
