New Single Axle Truck

Location:	Indiana
Posted:	Mar 12, 2026
Due:	Apr 7, 2026
Agency:	Hancock County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	23 - Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles 42 - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment
Solicitation No:	Single Axle 2026
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SPECIFICATIONS

for

New Dump Trucks

GENERAL

It is the intent of these specifications to describe one bid: nine new dump trucks in sufficient detail to secure bids

on comparable equipment. Nine dump trucks are to be traded in. All parts not specifically mentioned, which are

necessary to provide a complete unit(s), shall be included in the bid and shall conform in strength and quality of

material and workmanship to what is usually provided to the trade in general. The trucks shall be new. The trucks

are to be delivered to the body vendor and to the Hancock County Highway, 921 W. Osage St., Greenfield, upon

completion.

Hancock County may accept a bid or none if they so desire.

The bids are due 7APR, 2026 at 8:00 am as stated in the Notice of Bids. The bids shall include bid form 95,

which shall include the non-collusion affidavit. The bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope with the words

“Dump Truck Bid” marked on it.

Units shall be manufactured and assembled with conformance to the best known Engineering Standards of the

trade, relative to design, strength, quality, durability and workmanship. Every item assembled upon this unit must

meet the latest Federal Safety Standards.

Any units not in substantial compliance with these specifications will be rejected. Hancock County shall be the

sole judge in determining if the units are in substantial compliance.

Bidders shall also attach literature or brochure of the model(s) being offered with the bid.

The successful Bidder shall indemnify and save harmless the local agency from any and all suits, costs and

penalties or claims for infringements by reason of any patented designs, devices, or materials or any trademark or

after purchase of the specified units.

Where the term or equal is used in these specifications and Bidder deviates from the specified item, he shall file

(with his bid) a letter fully explaining and justifying his proposed article or equal.

The Bidder shall at the time of this proposal have some adequate parts station in the State of Indiana whereby

parts shall be available in 48 hours when so ordered by Hancock County. Bidder shall denote by separate insert in

his/her bid where this service is available. Such parts arrangement will be given consideration in the award.

The bid shall include the cost for and delivery of a Parts Book/CD and a Service Manual/CD for the model being

bid.

Bids shall remain in effect for 15 calendar days.

The bid shall be awarded to the best bid.

Number of complete units are as follows:

1 Single Axle Dump Trucks

Payment

Payment shall be made upon delivery. Please give 30day notice prior to delivery of unit.

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Trade in of existing dump trucks

Nine, Hancock County owned, dump trucks will be traded in with this bid. They are as follows:

Truck Model

No. Year

169 2007

Size

Single Axle

Manufacturer

International

Model

7300

VIN

1HTWAAAR77J458507

The existing dump truck will used by the Hancock County Highway until the new dump trucks are delivered which

replace these existing trucks. These dump trucks will remain insured by Hancock County until such time that they

are relinquished to the Bidder.

Notice of Bids

The Board of Commissioners of Hancock County will receive bids for new Dump Truck at their office in the

Hancock County Courthouse Annex, 111 American Legion Place, Suite 101, Greenfield, IN 46140 until 8:00 A.M.

on the 7th day of APR, 2026.

Bids will be evaluated based upon inspection, testing, quality, workmanship, delivery and suitability for particular

purpose. The bid will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, except that Hancock County

retains the right to reject all bids when it is in the best interest of the county.

Bid documents are available in the Hancock County Auditor’s office, 111 American Legion Place, Greenfield, IN,

beginning 1 MAR, 2026.

Board of Commissioners

Hancock County, Indiana

MAR 6 & 13, 2026

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DUMP TRUCK SPECIFICATIONS

All components should be made in the U.S.A., as much as possible.

Indicate if equipment is made in the U.S.A.

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Requirements not referencing a particular size of

truck will have the meaning of referencing all trucks.

ENGINE AND ENGINE EQUIPMENT

Single Axle

Minimum horsepower.

225

Minimum torque, in ft-lbs.

520

All engines shall have wet sleeves.

Provision for front mount PTO including adapter

and stationary grill.

Engine side mounted fill and oil check.

Emission standards shall meet 2020 requirements.

2020 emission standard engines will not be accepted.

TRANSMISSION

Automatic Transmission shall be:

capable of accepting the maximum torque output

of the engine being bid.

Engine brake

COOLING SYSTEM

The units shall be equipped with the following items

within the cooling system:

Overflow recovery system

Extended life coolant, temp. down to -40 deg. F.

Silicone hose system, or equal

Radiator draincock

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Engine block heater, 1000 watt min.

Weather head connector for block heater

(To be located below left door)

CHASSIS / FRAME

Wheelbase and cab to axle spacing shall be minimum

10’

required to properly fit a dump body as specified and

specified exhaust.

Minimum CA/CT.

84”

Minimum wheelbase.

160”

Exhaust muffler shall be mounted with a vertical pipe

and a 45 degree elbow on top. Mount muffler for

a minimal loss of CT.

Heavy duty frame, extended in front, without notches or

modifications/alterations (modifications will be allowed

if lifetime warranty is included, including any special radiator or

engine modifications required.

Frame rails (side rail and reinforcement) shall be

continuous full length.

Single Channel

Frame rail yield strength 120,000 psi (minimum)

Section modulus in cubic inches (minimum)

Resistant bending moment (RBM) in "-lbs, minimum.

Heavy duty front bumper, swept back steel channel

design (minimum 12"), with tow hooks (front hooks

to be frame mounted with access through front bumper.

2,600,000

FILTERS

Air filter shall be replaceable paper type, heavy duty.

Capability to switch air intake from outside to

under hood.

Oil filters shall be full flow, spin on type.

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Engine shall be equipped with primary fuel filter.

Fuel/water separator.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Starter shall be rated heaviest duty for this

application by the manufacturer.

All LED lights.

Alternator shall be 130 amp, minimum.

Batteries shall have 2500 total cca, minimum

Electrical system shall be equipped with circuit

breakers.

Body builder junction block.

Tail light wiring-right & left tail lights-separate 8 feet

cable wiring for left & right body mounted lights.

Multi plexing system

Axiliary harness and switch for snow plow lights

(with shutoff for daytime running lights)

Daytime running lights.

FRONT AXLE EQUIPMENT

Front axle rating, minimum

Suspension, multi-leaf, minimum.

Heavy duty power steering.

Heavy duty shock absorbers to be factory installed.

Front tires to be Michelin XZY3 tubeless, radial type,

Size.

Wheels shall be as specified with tubeless rims,

10 hole hub piloted disc, white powder coated.

Front brake dust shields.

Fleetguard

14,600 lbs

16,000 lbs

or equal

Dual gear

315/80R22.5

LR L, 20 ply

Single Axle

22.5 x 9

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Bid Number:	Single Axle 2026
Bid Title:	New Single Axle Truck
Category:	County Highway Dept.
Status:	Open