Up - Fit of 9 ' Platform Body

2026-11-03

3 . TYPE 3 . 1 The equipment furnished under these specifications shall be new of the latest improved model in current production as offered to the commercial trade . 3 . 2 Steel platform body . 3 . 4 Knapheide Cargo Hauler equipped with - 3 . 4 . 1 Full cab height Knapheide BHR weld - on bulkhead / cab protector . 3 . 4 . 1 . 1 Grab handles shall be welded on streetside and curbside of bulkhead . 3 . 4 . 1 . 1 . 1 Handles shall be the full height of the punched window opening or thereabout . 3 . 4 . 2 Knapheide standard stake pockets and rub rails across the rear of the platform and along both streetside and curbsides . 3 . 4 . 2 . 1 Streetside pockets and rails will run entire length with the exception of the rear quadrant where the platform access ladder is located . 3 . 4 . 3 Rear body apron shall have cut - outs for rear lighting . 3 . 4 . 3 . 1 It is the City ’ s desire to cover the rear body apron with a reflective chevron wrap for enhanced rear visibility ( at City ’ s expense after delivery of up fit ). It can only be applied to a smooth surface . The rear body apron shall be smooth steel plate . 3 . 5 Body shall include all advertised standard equipment , and shall be provided whether or not specifically addressed . 3 . 6 All required non - standard items will be addressed in the technical specifications . 3 . 7 Bids shall include all installation , pick up of cab and chassis from 901 West Bond Street , Lincoln , Nebraska , and delivery costs . 4 . APPROXIMATE BODY DIMENSIONS 4 . 1 9 ' length 4 . 2 96 " width 5 . BODY CONSTRUCTION AND ACCESSORIES 5 . 1 6 ” min . Structural Long Sills . 5 . 2 Structural channel crossmembers on 12 ” centers . 5 . 3 3 / 16 - inch diamond pattern steel floor . 5 . 4 “ Minimizer ” type black poly fenders with stainless steel supports / hardware . 5 . 4 . 1 Must be for 19 . 5 - inch tires . Fenders must be proper size , larger heavy truck fender is not acceptable . 5 . 5 Heavy duty rubber non - monogrammed mud flaps , body mounted , directly behind the fender assemblies . 5 . 6 Knapheide manufactured receiver and ICC bumper , with integral 2 . 5 " class - V receiver tube , heavy duty bumper with sufficient bracing and dual safety chain d - rings . 5 . 6 . 1 2 . 5 " shank pintle hook mount and pintle / ball combination hitch with 2 " ball ( Buyers Products # PM25612 and # BH102000 or equal ). 5 . 6 . 2 Hitch system must be positioned to ensure no contact is made between the tailgate and the pintle / ball combination when dumping with tailgate down . 5 . 6 . 3 Pintle saddle height shall be 19 ” from the ground . 5 . 6 . 4 Hitch system must provide a minimum of 16 , 000 lb . M . G . T . W . and 1 , 600 lb . M . V . L . 5 . 6 . 5 System will provide under - ride protection . 5 . 7 Rear tow hooks will be installed on the right and left side of truck frame , not extending beyond the hitch plate . ( Buyers B2799B or equal ) 5 . 8 Toolboxes 5 . 8 . 1 Two ( 2 ) Buyers Products 1702600 Stainless Steel Underbody truck frame mounted toolboxes , 18 ” x 18 ” x 24 ”, one on both curbside and streetside . 5 . 8 . 1 . 1 Underbody toolbox supports will be heavy enough and gusseted to provide sufficient support of toolboxes filled with heavy tools . 5 . 8 . 1 . 2 A heavy duty rubber mud flap will be attached to the rearward side of each underbody box to protect the entire rearward side from debris thrown from the dual tires . It will be attached at the top and bottom to prevent sail , and shall hang a few inches below the boxes . These flaps may be directly bolted to the toolboxes . 5 . 8 . 2 Two ( 2 ) Buyers 1752835 Pro Series Black Steel Topsider top deck toolboxes 18 ” x 18 ” x 90 ”, Mounted forward on curbside one on top of the other . 5 . 8 . 2 . 1 Top deck toolboxes will be bolted securely to the body and together . 5 . 9 Street side ladder , ( non - stowing ) fixed to truck frame , mounted directly behind rear dual tires directly below body rub rail . 5 . 9 . 1 Approx . 20 inches wide , two wide non - slip rungs , bottom rung same height as the bottom of the ICC bumper , top rung approx . 6 ” from underside of platform body . 5 . 10 A 26 ” tall pedestal shall be fabricated from 3 ” square tube , and mounted securely to the platform at the right side of the ladder to accept an 8 ” fabricated grab handle ( 3 / 4 ” mild steel round bar ) as an aid in climbing the ladder to the platform . ( City can provide picture ) 5 . 10 . 1 Gusset ( s ) may be added to the base of the pedestal for strength , but the pedestal shall be stand alon

Nebraska

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