Opening of Bids - One (1) or More 2020 or Newer 27 Cubic Yard Single Arm Side Loading Refuse Truck Spec G - Best Equipment Co., Inc.

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capable of 800 lbs. per cubic yard compaction. Cycle to be not more than 14 seconds at 1,200 engine RPM. Packer controls to be located in the cab, controls to be heavy duty, color coded, corrosion proof and weather resistant. Red emergency stop button shall stop packer ram movement at any time. Packer to be equipped with electronically controlled multi cycle timed or continuous operation system. System must be capable of packing at idle. Hydraulic System: Pump to be double vane type driven by a coupler to the front of the engine crank shaft. System to have proper overall volume, PSI and GPM ratings to operate all systems of the packer unit in accordance with engineering best practices. Hydraulic reservoir to include sight level indicator with temperature gauge, magnetic drain plug, shut off valves in suction line and check valve in return line. Reservoir to have inspection and clean out cover. Section line to include 100 mesh strainer, return line to have 7- micron filter. Four braid wire hoses to be used on pressure side, all other hose bends to conform to SAE standards. Gauge test ports to be provided. All valving to be electric over hydraulic. Pump guard to be included. Two test gauges will be included for each truck. PTO will be set to shut off at 10 MPH speed. Electrical: All body lights to be LED type, recess mounted and watertight. Mid -body turn signals to be included. Hopper work lights to be included. One roof mounted and two tail gate mounted strobe lights to be included along with an electronic back up alarm. All limit switches to be heavy duty, industrial type, watertight with adjustable arm and over travel protection. All electrical circuit to be properly fused, color coded and numbered. Safety: Unit must conform to all Local, State, and Federal standards to include all DOT required lighting and additional lighting as specified. Tail gate and body to have safety prop rods, alarms and warning light, hydraulic safety check valves to prevent sudden descent. Packer blade to have emergency stop button. Back up alarm to be included along with camera. Any frame modification must exceed the initial frame RBM and section modules. Vehicle Weight Distribution: It is the intent of the City of South Bend to operate this vehicle from time to time on the highways and roads of the State of Michigan. Vendor to submit a weight distribution chart for the unit bid indicating each axles load with body full and compacted with normal dry refuse to 900 lbs. per cubic yard. Miscellaneous: All pivot points, cylinder -based trunnions, cylinder rod ends and body hinge parts to be greaseable from ground level. Body and hopper to be cleaned of all dirt and grit, steel grit blasted, urethane primed and finish with white IMRON 5000 or equal. Inner body cavity to be rust protected.