Purchase of Haul Truck

Tarrant County is requesting bids for the purchase of two new three-axle haul trucks that meet or exceed the required specifications. The purpose of these purchases is to haul road equipment and materials. The trucks must have a minimum GVWR of 62,000 pounds, a wheelbase of 209 inches, and a minimum frame width of 10 3/4 inches. The front axle must have a minimum capacity of 16,000 pounds, and the rear axle must have a minimum tandem capacity of 46,000 pounds. The trucks must also have air brakes with ABS, front and rear disc brakes, and a minimum 18 cfm air compressor. The engine must be an electronically controlled diesel, in-line 6-cylinder design, with a minimum 500 horsepower and 1850-foot pounds torque. The transmission must be an Allison 6-speed 4500 wide ratio transmission with PTO provision and hot shift. • The trucks must meet all Federal and State of Texas safety, health, lighting, and noise regulations and standards in effect at the time of manufacture. • The trucks must have a standard warranty, and the awarded vendor must provide extended warranty information with their bid response. • The trucks must be delivered with a complete set of all required filters, including air, lube, fuel, hydraulic, and transmission filters. • The trucks must have a factory-installed AM/FM radio with Bluetooth, exterior color painted white, and manufacture standard interior color. • The trucks must have a tilting fiberglass hood and fenders, auto door locks and windows, and a factory-installed air conditioning, heater, and defroster.