B26_SQA_-_Attach_2_Questions_Answers_A2_0002.pdf

B26 SQA - Attach 2 Questions_Answers

Question

Number Reference

(ex. section B, I, L, M, etc.) Question Answer

How important is price compared to speed of delivery?

These are both important. Quality of the final product is the main objective, however completing both would be beneficial and would be evaluated as such

2 Will you accept a Tomar lighting package as an alternative to Whelen? We feel it’s a superior package.

The Whelen package is superior as they have a longer and better warranty. An exception can be provided but contractor/vendor will need to state/explain why it is a better product so we can review.

3 Section 1.8 Documentation

Can provide separate drawings of the body (driver, passenger, top, rear), drawings of the tank assembly, however body frame and mounting details would not be included.

The pump panel layout shall be provided (not CAD), and plumbing layout can be provided (not CAD or engineered drawings).

This is acceptable.

4 3.1 General Description What is the cab to axle length for the Chevy K5500 and Ford F550 (if applicable) The Chevy has 60in CA length. The Ford F500 will also be 60 inches.

Section 3.8 Rear Bumper

Construction

We utilize an integrated tailboard with an attached rear flip down step with our body design. Will this be acceptable?

An exception can be provided but contractor/vendor will need to state/explain why it is a better product so we can review.

Section 4.3 Apparatus Body

Construction

A flatbed configuration with bolted/welded compartments (aluminum) to ensure durability and serviceability will be utilized. This utilization eliminates proprietary parts and components. Will this be acceptable to the Purchaser?

Vendor can take exception to it and give drawings or photos for evaluation, aluminum rubbing usually creates black dust when rubbed so need a coating to prevent.

7 Section 4.4 Wheel Well Area

The flatbed configuration does not include a contour over the wheel wells and provides more clearance for the rear wheels which we feel is superior for the application of this apparatus.

See Section 4.3

8 Section 4.8 Door Latches Can utilize slam latches for most compartments (depending on body) however some coffin boxes and drop doors may need to utilize turning to secure.

That is fine as long as it has an avenue just need an exception added to see exactly what they are talking about.

Section 4.10 Adjustable

Shelving Track

Will the Purchaser accept 2.5” adjustment? This is due to the lip of each shelf to prevent any equipment from sliding off. There are no issues with this as long as it is adjustable to fit equipment.

Section 4.13 Storage

Compartments Is the Purchaser amendable to an 18” depth for cabinets? Bigger is better but this should suffice.

Section 4.13.7 Suction Hose

Compartment

Is an underbelly suction hose compartment amendable to the Purchaser? This is accessed from the rear via a slam shut, drop door.

This is fine as long as it doesn’t impede factory warranties or get in the way of other components on the truck.

Section 5.9 Emergency

Lighting Package Is the Purchaser amendable to TOMAR lighting package that meets NFPA 1900 and

CA compliance?

The Whelen package is superior as they have a longer and better warranty. An exception can be provided but contractor/vendor will need to state/explain why it is a better product so we can review.

13 Section 6.6 Hose Reel Would the purchaser be amendable to placing the single hose reel on the rear passenger corner with hose hooks to run hose to the driver side?

An exception can be provided but contractor/vendor will need to state/explain and show us photos so we can review.

Section 6.11 Pump Cooling

Line Would a recirculation valve suffice instead of a bypass cooling line? No. Need the bypass cooling line to keep pump alive and as a safety issue.

Section 3.6 Back-up Camera

Monitoring System

(Exception)

When the OEM back-up camera is not provided with the OEM agency provided chassis an aftermarket Back-up camera monitoring system will be provided. We will provide a Optima 5150 camera system. This is acceptable

RFQ Questions and Answers

B26 SQA - Attach 2 Questions_Answers

Section 4.7 Door Hinges &

Retainers (Clarification)

Clevland Style Spring door closures will be utilized on DS Front & Rear Vertical

Compartments and the PS Lower Rear Compartment. The PS Front compartment will utilize a gas prop due to operational interference caused by suction hose storage with a Cleveland spring closure mechanism. This is acceptable

Section 6.12 Pump Panel, Gauges & Controls

(Clarification)

The Master Drain Control will be located in the rear body panel, below the control panel, not in the control panel, to provide for best drainage of the plumbing system.

Yes as low as possible is best. This is acceptable

Section 7.2 Water Tank

(Clarification)

The minimum water capacity will be 313 gallons in place of minimum specified 315 gallons. This is acceptable

Section 7.7 Integrated Top

Storage (Clarification) The integrated Top Storage Compartment lid will be approx.. 19” Wide, the compartment will be approx. 17” W with an approx. clear opening of 16” no issues. This is acceptable

Can you provide the color of the chassis please? If other than OEM white please provide OEM paint color code. If not, a standard OEM color pleased provide the special color description and color paint code please.

The chassis are white.