The Commonwealth of Kentucky is soliciting bids for a flat bed trailer with a minimum gross vehicle weight rating of 21,000 pounds. The trailer should have three 7,000-pound rated axles, electric drum brakes, and spring suspension. The frame should be a 12-inch I beam neck, 6-inch x 2-inch tubing stacked on 2-inch x 4-inch tube, 16-inch cross members, and fenders. The trailer should also have 14-ply radial tires, a 20-foot main deck, and a 4-foot self-cleaning dovetail with 4-foot lay-flat loading ramps. Other features include a lockable steel toolbox, hydraulic jacks, and a minimum 12,000-pound electric winch. Shipping is to be included in the bid offer. Key features of the trailer include:
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): 21,000 pound minimum
• Axles: Three (3) 7,000-pound rated axles, electric drum brakes, and spring suspension
• Frame: 12-inch I beam neck, 6-inch x 2-inch tubing stacked on 2-inch x 4-inch tube, 16-inch cross members, and fenders
• Tires: 14-ply radial tires, suitable for 7,000-pound axles; includes full-size spare tire mounted in the neck of trailer
• Trailer Length: 20-foot main deck plus 4-foot self-cleaning dovetail with 4-foot lay-flat loading ramps
• Decking Material: Wood decking
• Coupler Type: Adjustable 2-5/16-inch ball coupler, rated appropriately for the GVWR
• Lighting: Street legal, Light-emitting Diode (LED) lighting package including tail, brake, break away safety switch, marker, and side clearance lights; additional deck/work/loading lights mounted for nighttime operation
• Neck Design: Aardvark-style - low pro bumper hitch
• Toolbox: Lockable steel toolbox; capable of storing tools, tie-downs, and accessories in neck area of trailer
• Spare Tire Mount: Spare tire mounted securely in neck area of trailer
• Jacks: Hydraulic jacks for lifting and leveling
• Winch: Minimum 12,000-pound electric winch mounted securely at the front of the trailer; winch shall include power leads, roller fairlead, and weather-resistant controls