Description
The Simpson County Board of Supervisors is seeking bids for two new garbage trucks with specific specifications, including a tandem axle chassis, diesel engine, and rear loader body. The trucks will be used for residential and commercial refuse collection. The bid includes delivery, training of operators and service personnel, and a one-year warranty. The bidder must provide a guaranteed buy-back provision at the end of three years.
• The trucks must meet specific dimensions and weight requirements
• The body must be constructed with high-tensile steel and have a smooth floor
• The packing mechanism must be powered by hydraulic cylinders and have a replaceable packer blade
• The ejector panel must be guided by high-density polyethylene wear shoes and have a 10-gauge Hi-Tensile steel face
• The hydraulic system must meet ISO cleanliness standards and have a minimum capacity of 50 gallons
• The electrical system must be protected with its own fuse block and have waterproof limit switches