Specifications include, but are not limited to: GVW: One (1) ton, Class 3, Light Category trucks shall have, at a minimum, a GVWR of 10,001 pounds or greater. These trucks shall be equipped with an 8’6” (8.5 feet) snowplow. Single axle trucks shall be, at a minimum, a G.V.W. rating of 33,000 pounds with a 12,000-pound front axle rating. Tandem trucks having a minimum G.V.W. rating of 48,000 pounds with a 12,000 pound rated front axle (Light Tandem) shall be acceptable ONLY in counties requesting single axle trucks or light tandem trucks. These trucks shall be equipped with a 10' (foot) snowplow blade. Contracts will be awarded on the type of truck (single axle or tandem) specified by the vendor. Tandem trucks shall be, at a minimum, a twin screw tandem and have a G.V.W. Rating of 56,000 pounds with a 16,000-pound front axle as stated on the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Plate. HYDRAULICS: Trucks shall have the necessary hydraulic, electrical and structural modifications to accommodate the specified snowplow, ground speed control unit, liquid chloride solution dispensing unit, and V-box hopper spreader (minimum 5.6 cubic yard capacity for single axle trucks) (minimum 13 cubic yard capacity for tandem trucks). A trial hookup shall be required. (See attached drawing). COMMUNICATION SYSTEM: 2 WAY RADIO SYSTEM: Trucks shall be equipped with 2-way radio communications on the Department’s specified frequency and shall be operated under the Department’s FCC license. The radio unit shall be used (operated) in accordance with FCC regulations at all times and will only be used during the time the trucks are performing snow and ice removal operations for the Department. There will be no exceptions. Any violation of FCC regulations may result in, but not be limited to, the cancellation of the Master Agreement Contract. 2 WAY RADIO SPECIFICATIONS: VHF (150-160 MEGAHERTZ) DASH-MOUNTED - DISTRICTS 1 - 12: General: the two-way radio will be the latest improved model in current production (as offered to the commercial trade), should be new or like new, and comply with the following: 1. Shall operate from a 12 volt, direct current negative ground source. 2. Shall be a multi-channel synthesized VHF high-band unit, field programmable to at least 5 channels per district, CTCSS encode and decode, carrier control timer, transmitting ANI (Automatic Number Identification) information adhering to the Motorola Digital MDC (Mobile Data Communication) 1200 specification. This unit must be capable of transmitting simultaneously the necessary frequency, audio, CTCSS and Identification information. Should be similar to Motorola CM300 or CDM1250. 3. Should be programmed and ready to operate with the frequency channel and tone as per the frequency list for Districts included as an attachment.
