Specifications include, but are not limited to: Refuse Body: 4.1 Refuse body shall have a minimum capacity of 25 cubic yards. _______________________ 4.2 The body should have a minimum compaction rate of up to 1,100 pounds per cubic yard. LIST _______________________ 4.2.1 Pack rate should be a minimum of 12 tons. LIST _______________________ 4.3 Refuse body shall be equipped with fresh water tank, with a minimum capacity of 10 gallons, and a spray hose, with a minimum of 25 feet long, for clean-up. Tank to be mounted per the location specified by the City of Alexandria Sanitation Superintendent prior to delivery. (Right side between cab and front rear axle). _______________________ 5.0 Refuse Body Dimensions: 5.1 Body Width should be approximately 96". LIST _______________________ 5.2 Body Length should be minimum 250” with tailgate in locked position. LIST _______________________ 5.3 Body Height should be approximately 94” (measurement above chassis frame height). LIST _______________________ 5.4 Body Weight should be minimum 14,000 pounds. LIST _______________________ 6.0 Refuse Body Construction: 6.1 The body should be constructed of a minimum, 10 gauge, 100,000 PSI steel. 6.0 Refuse Body Construction: (Continued) Bidder's Response: 6.2 Body side and roof should be a curved shell design without the need of side bracing; or equivalent design. _______________________ 6.2.1 Continuous operation at maximum loads without harmful deformation or wear. _______________________ 6.3 The roof should be constructed of a minimum, 10 gauge, 100,000 PSI steel. _______________________ 6.4 The body sides should be constructed of a minimum, 10 gauge, 100,000 PSI steel. The sides should be braced along the bottom 3 1/2” x 12” from tailgate tapered to a point at the front of the body. Longitudinal braces should be interconnected with floor gussets and continuously welded. _______________________ 6.5 The rear flat body floor should be minimum, 7 gauge, 150,000 PSI steel with 10 gauge support gussets. List Thickness
