TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - HI-RAIL INSPECTION TRUCK DESCRIPTION This specification describes a Heavy Duty (4X4) Four Wheel Drive Crew Cab Pickup Truck with Lift Gate & Wide Side with 8-Foot Bed. Under normal conditions this vehicle will be used to transport work crews, tools and materials to various work locations in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Vehicle Year Model Color Fuel Type Drive GVW 2009 or current model year CHEVY CK3500hd / Ford F-350 SUPER DUTY white Diesel 4X4-wheel drive minimum 9900 lbs Wheelbase minimum 156, maximum 167" Frame Body Front Tires Rear Tires Wheels Steering Front Shocks Rear Shocks Front Stabilizer Bar Axle Ratio heaviest available for model offered crew cab pickup for 6 passengers with 8'bed wide side standard all season to accommodate GVW standard mud & snow to accommodate GVW standard heavy duty power steering heavy duty heavy duty heavy duty to accommodate automatic transmission
Brake Type Parking Brake Transmission Type Transmission Cooler heavy duty power front & rear disc with anti-lock system standard HD automatic 5 or 6 speed with overdrive heavy duty for model offered Electronic Back-Up Alarm Grote model #73110 or equal Engine Type Engine Warn Lights Fuel Tank v-8 turbo diesel water temp., oil press., charging system minimum 34 gal Cooling System 50/50Mix heavy duty, largest capacity available for model offered Alternator Battery Type Cold Cranking Amps Seats Sun Visor Windshield Wipers Bumpers Tinted Glass MIRRORS Heater Air Conditioning Radio Floor Covering minimum 105 amps maintenance free minimum 650 c.c.a./71 amp hour heavy duty deluxe dark vinyl front & rear bench seat yes intermittent or interval type with washers front painted, rear step painted all glass manual fold-away extending towing mirrors. OEM Type)with integral convex mirror. heavy duty yes standard am/fm heavy duty full rubber mat
Trailer Hitch Adjustable Ball Mount class 3 gtw Brackets and Hitch capable of towing 10,000 lbs combination ball and pintle hitch w,2"ball Buyers#BH82000 or Wallace Forge#BPH-2000 with adapter plate. Buyers #PM107 or Wallace Forge #RE-6500 or equal Must have approved extension on trucks equipped with tow hitch and harness. 7-Pole trailer socket Velvac part#593084 or Cole Hersee part#12063 pin type.flat spade type will not be accepted. Electronic Brake Control Kelsey Hayes#81741 or equal. Vendor can leave or remove OEM plug. Tailgate Protector Cab Protector Yes (OEM type is acceptable) Weather Guard model #1906-3 mounted on bed railing Truck steps mounted at each door for driver / passenger access Two (2) 1200 lb. capacity ratchet strap 1" X 16' with steel/vinyl coated "S" hooks Bed lined with Rhino-Liner, Line-X or similar product per manufacturer recommendation. Liner to be sprayed over the rail unless OEM bed rail caps are utilized. Under the rail is acceptable on applications where OEM bed rail caps are utilized. Rear end panel (aka Valence or Modesty Panel) must be lined. Floor, sides and back of cab must be sealed (Watertight) between bed and lining. 2 1/2 LB. Refillable B.C. Rated Fire Extinguisher mounted on floor between driver & passenger seat. Contractor will furnish (10 person) Number ten unit first aid kit mounted passenger side kick panel. Contractor will furnish. Undercoating and rust proofing required if manufacturer warranty is not for a minimum of 6 years or 60,000 miles Do not install any trade names or decals
All specifications stated are minimum requirements or equal All factory service bulletins are to be sent to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, 3500 Pennsy Drive, Building G, Landover, Maryland 20785 Attention Mr. Donald Scruggs, (301) 618-1202. Vehicles must meet all federal and state laws when delivered Manuals (CD Format), Keys and C/O (Certificate of Origin) must be delivered with vehicles. A memo must be sent if manuals are on back order stating the estimated arrival time. 1. Manuals (CD Format) - 3 complete sets of maintenance and operation manuals for each vehicle and installed hi-rail and special equipment 2. Keys - 6 sets door and ignition keyed alike where applicable 3. Keys 6 sets to include any add-on equipment (utility doors and auxiliary doors or boxes) The Authority reserves the right to perform on sight acceptance inspections prior to delivery. All new equipment will be inspected for conformance to these specifications before final acceptance and payment is issued. Hi-Rail Attachment (DMF RW-1013 or Approved Equal) The minimum GVWR and weight per axle rating of the unit, in a hirail configuration, shall not be less than the unit described in these specifications for an over the highway configuration. Hydraulic operation with complete hydraulic package, positive lock system, in the hi-rail and highway position, front and rear assemblies bolt onto the vehicle chassis frame. The vehicle shall be equipped with a positive steering wheel lock, to prohibit the steering wheel from being turned while the vehicle is being operated on he rails, unless the rail gear does not require it, front axle lock, front rail sweeps and lighted site rods mounted on the front corners of the front bumper.
A test tee shall be installed adjacent to the pressure side of the hydraulic pump. An emergency pump shall be provided where the failure of a pump could immobilize components in a position that could prevent moving the unit or where the unit could foul the adjacent track. The rear hi-rail gear shall have four (4) inches (102 mm) to five (5) inches (127 mm) of horizontal adjustment, in each direction, for mounting the rail. In the hi-rail mode, the front tires shall be lifted clear of the rail and the rear tires shall ride on the rails. In the highway mode, the front and rear hi-rail wheels shall be lifted to provide a minimum of ten (10) inches (254 mm) clearance above the ground. Largest diameter guide wheel, which shall fit in the clearance limitations (single or tandem), one (1) piece guide wheels, heavy duty tapered roller bearings, on hardened steel spindles, and full track circuit insulation. Rail gear will be required to have shunting capabilities. Front and rear external guide wheel brakes are required. They shall be air over oil operated, and actuated by the vehicle brake pedal operation. The vehicle, and guide wheel brakes on the hi-rail system, shall be isolated and operate on independent circuits. Controls shall be located and mounted in a fixed position for easy access by the operator. Hi-Rail Performance The vehicle, fully loaded, shall be capable of operating both on standard fifty six and one half (56-1/2) inch (1,435 mm) gauge The vehicle shall be capable of traveling fully loaded in either forward or reverse direction, on WMATA trackway, with two hundred (200) foot curve radius, at constant speeds of thirty (30) mph 948 kph). Maximum speed on WMATA trackway shall be controlled at thirty (30) mph (48 kph). Provision shall be included for operating the
vehicle in the reverse direction, over prolonged distances, without damaging the engine or drive train. Acceleration rate shall be one half (0.5) mph/sec (0.8 kph/sec) minimum, on tangent level track. Deceleration rate shall be nine tenths (0.9) mph/sec (1.45 kph/sec) minimum, on moist surface rail, unloaded. Minimum curve radius capability shall be eighty two (82) feet (24.99 m), at two and one half (2.5) mph (4 kph). The maximum grade capability shall be seven (6) percent. The clearances between the under frame, and all other parts, shall provide for safe operation of the vehicle, over a curve of eighty two (82) foot (24.99 m) radius. The vehicle shall be so constructed that when assembled in the hirail configuration, with all appurtenances attached, no part shall be beyond the clearance limitations, including minimum turns, as shown on the WMATA Standard Clearance Drawings. Completed hirail vehicles must conform to all system clearances and track conditions. They must be tested and inspected on rail to ensure conformance with all system clearances and track conditions, and compliance with all specifications, including the Standard Clearance Drawings for Work Utility Track Vehicles. The Standard Clearance Drawings are made part of these specifications. Refer to WMATA supplied diagrams or contact The WMATA Track Dept. for additional information. Special Equipment The vehicle shall come equipped and outfitted with the following specialized rail inspection equipment: Portable battery-powered data acquisition system delivered with vehicle per package as listed below: Dewetron, Model Number DEWE-3100-8 or approved equal with Upgraded Harddrive HDD-100-SSD-32 and Video Bundle Model Number VIDEO-4- BUNDLE Portable battery-powered rail profiling system delivered with vehicle per package as listed below:
KLD LABS, Inc, MiniProf Rail System. Two (2) Units, MiniProf Rail System (Advanced Version)with the following optional equipment: 2) New (Nomad) Ruggedized Military Grade PDA fully loaded and tested. (2) New Rugged Compact Notebook Computer fully loaded and tested. MiniProf Training, 4 hour training course for WMATA personnel. Switch Adapter for rail miniprof above for measuring switches and turnouts The above specialized equipment shall include all the following attachments and spare accessories. Delta DRS 1000 Speed Sensor Two mounting brackets Model RM100 Fixed base Mount Model RM200 Adjustable Angle with Magnetic Base Training Sixteen (16) hours of training from an acceptable representative on vehicle, hi-rail and special equipment maintenance and operations. This shall include on track operations. The successor shall develop an approved operational procedure and pre operational check list consistent with vehicle operation. WMATA will determine location and times of all training. All hi-rail equipment must be demonstrated on rail. Delivery 180 days after receipt of order. All vehicles, manuals, and 6 sets of keys shall be delivered to the following address:
WMATA Attn: Donald Scruggs 3500 Pennsy Drive Landover, MD 20785 NOTE: Please notify Sterling Brown at 202-962-5649 at least 24 hours prior to delivery. All vehicles must be delivered between the hours of 6:00AM and 2:00PM. Inspection The vendor shall obtain a District of Columbia inspection sticker prior to delivery. Warranty Vendor must specify for each component. Activation - All OEM warranty coverage shall be activated upon acceptance at WMATA. WMATA requires verification of delayed warranties upon delivery. Must provide minimum three (3) year or 36,000 miles parts and labor warranty on complete vehicle. Towing - 12 month OEM (0-dollar deductible)to nearest dealer.