📋 Tender Overview
Scope : 44,000 GVW Dump Truck Replacement
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/JUSTIFICATION : This project provides funds for the replacement of five (5) of the nine (9) Public Works Department's 35,000 - 44,000 gross vehicle weight (GVW) street maintenance and snow/ice control dump trucks. These trucks are equipped in various configurations to meet the goals of Dubuque's snow and ice control program. The trucks are equipped with combination dump/spreader boxes, front snow plows, mid-mounted wing plows, underbody plows, full electric-over- hydraulic spreader and plow controls, rear-facing cameras, pavement temperature sensors, and other related snow and ice control equipment. Two units are scheduled for replacement in FY2022, three units originally scheduled in 2024 - pushed to FY2026, and three units originally scheduled for FY2026 pushed to FY2027. All trucks are recommended for replacement based on an eight (8) year replacement schedule. Units #3205 and #3242 are scheduled for replacement in FY2022. Each unit will be replaced with 44,000 GVW chassis unit and equipped with a combination dump/spreader box, front-mounted snow plow, and wing plow. In FY2026 units #3241 and #3208 will be equipped with a combination dump/spreader box and front mounted snow plow. Unit #3206 will be equipped with a combination dump/spreader box, front mounted snow plow and wing plow. In FY2027 units #3201, #3203, and unit #3204 will be replaced with 44,000 GVW chassis unit and equipped with a combination dump/spreader box, front mounted snow plow and wing plow. All of these trucks are used year-round, with warm weather work dedicated to street paving and repair.
