Air _ Light Truck RFB.pdf

POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

P. O. BOX 268

CEDARTOWN, GA 30125

(770) 749-2100

REQUEST FOR BIDS

Date Issued: October 12, 2023

THE POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS FROM QUALIFIED

VENDORS FOR A NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT AIR AND LIGHT TRUCK. AN AWARD WILL BE MADE

TO THE VENDOR WHOSE BID BEST SATISFIES THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS REQUEST AND

BEST SERVES THE INTEREST OF POLK COUNTY. SEALED BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 4:00

PM LEGALLY PREVAILING TIME ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2023 IN THE COMMISSIONERS

OFFICE LOCATED AT 216 MAIN STREET IN CEDARTOWN, GA 30125. BIDS WILL BE OPENED

PROMPTLY AFTER 4:00 PM.

Copies of bid documents may be obtained from the Polk County Administration Office located at 216 Main Street, Cedartown, Georgia 30125. Requests for documents should be filed promptly with Polk County. Proposal documents are also available on the Polk County Website:

www.polkga.org.

No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the proposal deadline for submission.

Polk County Government reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities.

BID PACKAGE MUST BE RETURNED IN SEALED ENVELOPE

AND CLEARLY MARKED

AIR AND LIGHT TRUCK

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 @ 4:00PM

POLK COUNTY GEORGIA

PROPOSAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB)

GENERAL CONDITIONS AND CLAUSES

1 CHANGES: No change will be made to this RFB except by written modification by the County.

Requests for interpretation or changes must be in writing, directed to the Fire Chief, Mike Hanuscin, and received at least (5) Five Calendar Days prior to the time set for opening of the bids. Email: mhanuscin@polkga.org

2 LIABILITY: The County is not liable for any cost incurred in the preparation of the bid. Nor is the County responsible for costs or damages incurred by Respondents, member(s), partners, subcontractors or other interested parties in connection with the RFB process, including but not limited to costs associated with participating in any conferences, site visits, product/system demonstrations, oral presentations or negotiations. The County shall not be bound by any information provided unless reduced to writing and distributed as a written addendum.

3 BID ACCEPTANCE TIME: Bids requiring acceptance by the County in less than 90 calendar days could be rejected.

4 BID IDENTIFICATION: All Bids submitted as a result of this RFB must be returned in a sealed envelope with the following information in the lower left-hand corner of the envelope:

AIR AND LIGHT TRUCK

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 @ 4:00PM

5 BID SUBMISSION FORMAT: Bids should be bound or stapled whereby county staff can easily make copies. Pages should be 8 ½” x 11” in size with larger sheets folded to fit within bindings. The bid should be ordered in the following format:

Request for Bids

Vendors Bid All Forms in Attachments “A”

6 WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS: Bids may be withdrawn by written request only, if the request is received prior to the deadline for submittals. Negligence on the part of a Contractor during the preparation of the bid establishes no right of withdrawal or modification of a bid after a bid has been accepted. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the deadline for proposal submittals.

7 CLARIFICATION OF BIDS: The County reserves the right to seek clarification at any point in a respondent’s bid, or to obtain additional information.

8 DISQUALIFICATION: Bids may be disqualified for: a) receipt of the bid by the County past the stated deadline; b) any irregularities; c) unbalanced unit price or extensions; d) unbalanced value of any items; e) failure to comply with any requirement of this RFB. If in the opinion of the Polk County Board of Commissioners, the Contractor is not in a position to fulfill the contract, the proposal may be disqualified. The County reserves the right to waive any minor informality or irregularities.

9 AWARD: An award will be made based upon the lowest reliable bid that best conforms to this

RFB and best serves the interest of the County. The County reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and to waive any technicalities or minor irregularities in bid process and/or bids.

10 EXCEPTIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS: Any award resulting from this RFB shall bind a Contractor to all Terms, Conditions, and Specifications set forth in this RFB. Contractors whose bids do not conform should so note on either a separate page or in the Bid. While the County reserves the right to make an award based upon a nonconforming bid, when in the best interest of the County, such awards will not be readily made, and Contractors are urged to conform to the greatest extent possible. No exceptions will be considered to have been taken unless it is properly set out as provided above. No exception will be deemed to have been taken by the County unless incorporated in an award resulting from this RFB and so stated.

11 BID RESULTS: Interested parties may request, in writing, a summary of the proposals by sending a self addressed, stamped envelope with their request to the Polk County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 268, Cedartown, Georgia 30125, or by emailing the Administration Office, attention County Clerk.

12 INCLUSION: All items and/or services standard, expected, necessary, and/or routine to such services as this and not actually stated in this RFB will be the responsibility of the vendor to provide at no other cost to the County unless so stated on the vendors bid as additional cost items and accepted by the County at the time of the award.

13 ANTI-DISCRIMINATION CLAUSE: Polk County does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, national origin, or handicap in employment or service provided.

13 AMENDMENTS AND CLARIFICATIONS: It is the responsibility of the bidder to check Polk County’s website periodically for Amendments and Clarifications to this RFB. All Amendments and Clarifications will be posted as needed until the date of the deadline.

GENERAL INFORMATION

FIRE DEPARTMENT AIR AND LIGHT TRUCK

INTENT OF SPECIFICATIONS

It shall be the intent of these specifications to cover the furnishing and delivery of a complete fire apparatus. These detailed specifications cover the requirements as to the type of construction, finish, equipment, and tests to which the fire apparatus shall conform. Minor details of construction and materials, which are not otherwise specified, are left to the discretion of the contractor.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The purchaser's standards for bidding automotive fire apparatus must be strictly adhered to, and all bid forms and questions must be completed and submitted with the bid. Omissions and variations shall result in immediate rejection of the bid.

Bids shall only be considered from companies that have an established reputation in the field of fire apparatus construction. Furthermore, in order to insure fair, ethical, and legal competition, neither the original equipment manufacturer (O.E.M.) nor parent company of the O.E.M. shall have ever been fined or convicted of price fixing, bid rigging, or collusion in any domestic or international fire apparatus market (no exception).

Each bidder shall furnish satisfactory evidence of their ability to construct the apparatus specified.

Any apparatus manufacturer or their parent company who has had a performance bond called in the last 10 years, shall not be eligible to bid. Any bids from these manufacturers shall be immediately rejected (no exception).

Each bid shall be accompanied by a set of manufacturer's set of specifications consisting of a detailed description of the apparatus, construction methods, and equipment proposed to which the apparatus furnished under contract shall conform. These specifications shall indicate size, type, model and make of all component’s, parts, and equipment, providing proof of compliance with each and every item in the department's advertised specifications. A letter only, even though written on company letterhead, shall not be sufficient. An exception to this requirement shall not be acceptable.

In accordance with the current edition of NFPA 1901 standards, the proposal shall specify whether the fire department or apparatus dealership shall provide the required loose equipment.

The purchaser will utilize this advertised specification to compare all submitted bid proposals. To facilitate comparison, all bid proposal specifications shall be submitted in the same sequence as the advertised specification. Any bidder who fails to submit a set of bid proposal specifications, or who photocopies and submits these specifications as their own construction details will be considered nonresponsive. This shall render such proposal ineligible for award.

The purchaser's specification shall, in all cases, govern the construction of the apparatus, unless a properly documented exception or deviation was approved. Any bid indicating that the manufacturer's proposal shall supersede the purchaser's specification will be considered a complete substitute and immediately rejected.

THE PURCHASER HAS THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BIDS WHICH DOES NOT MEET THESE SPECIFICATIONS AND IS THE SOLE DECIDER TO DEEM WHICH BID IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PURCHASER.

COMPLY: YES NO

EXCEPTIONS

These specifications are based upon design and performance criteria which have been developed by the fire department as a result of extensive research and careful analysis. Subsequently, these specifications reflect the only type of fire apparatus that is acceptable at this time, and all specifications herein contained are considered as a minimum. Therefore, exceptions to the specifications may not be accepted.

If a product brand name is specified and is commercially available to all bidders, an exception to such items is not acceptable, and such bid may be rejected. Exceptions shall be allowed if they are equal to or superior to that specified and provided, they are listed and fully explained on a separate page. All deviations, no matter how slight, shall be clearly explained on a separate sheet, in the bid sequence, citing the page and paragraph number(s) of the specifications, how the proposal deviation is different, how the deviation meets or exceeds the specifications and why it is necessary, and entitled "EXCEPTIONS

TO SPECIFICATIONS".

Notes made on this document will not be accepted as an exception sheet. The buyer reserves the right to require a bidder to provide proof in each case that a substituted item is equal to that specified. The buyer shall be the sole judge in the determination of acceptable substitutes.

Proposals that are found to have deviations without listing them or bids taking total exceptions to these advertised specifications will be rejected (no exception). Bids not including all exceptions is a material breach and shall result in the bid being immediately rejected (no exception).

COMPLY: YES NO

GENERAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

The prime vehicle manufacturer shall be responsible for the overall design so that the cab, chassis, and body are all integrated and function together as a complete fire apparatus, which shall also minimize third-party involvement in engineering, design, service, and warranty issues. All bidders shall provide a list of the company, manufacturing location, and engineering source for each individual major component, including but not limited to the cab assembly, the chassis assembly, the body, and the electrical system.

The apparatus shall be designed with due consideration to the distribution of load between the front and rear axles. Weight balance and distribution shall be in accordance with the recommendations of the National Fire Protection Association.

The bidder shall make accurate statements as to the apparatus's weight and dimensions.

COMPLY: YES NO

DELIVERY

Apparatus, to ensure proper break-in of all components while still under warranty, shall be delivered under its own power - rail or truck freight shall not be acceptable. A qualified delivery representative shall deliver the apparatus and remain for a sufficient length of time to instruct personnel in the proper operation, care, and maintenance of the equipment delivered.

COMPLY: YES NO

APPARATUS LENGTH

The overall apparatus length is not to exceed 26’.

COMPLY: YES NO

MANUALS AND SERVICE INFORMATION

The manufacturer shall supply at the time of delivery, complete operation and maintenance manuals covering the complete apparatus as delivered.

COMPLY: YES NO

PERFORMANCE TESTS AND REQUIREMENTS

A road test shall be conducted with the apparatus fully loaded and a continuous run of ten (10) miles or more shall be made under all driving conditions, during which time the apparatus shall show no loss of power or overheating. The transmission drive shaft or shafts, and rear axle shall run quietly and be free from abnormal vibration or noise throughout the operating range of the apparatus. The vehicle shall adhere to the following parameters:

A) The apparatus, when fully equipped and loaded, shall have not less than 25 percent nor more than 50 percent of the weight on the front axle, and not less than 50 percent nor more than 75 percent on the rear axle.

B) The apparatus shall be capable of accelerating to 35 mph from a standing start within 25 seconds on a level concrete highway without exceeding the maximum governed rpm of the engine.

C) The service brakes shall be capable of stopping a fully loaded vehicle in 35 feet at 20 mph on a level concrete highway. The air brake system shall conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

(FMVSS) 121.

D) The apparatus, fully loaded, shall be capable of obtaining a speed of 50 mph on a level concrete highway with the engine not exceeding the governed rpm (full load).

COMPLY: YES NO

FAILURE TO MEET TEST

In the event the apparatus fails to meet the test requirements of these specifications on the first trial, second trials may be made at the option of the bidder within 30 days of the date of the first trial. Such trials shall be final and conclusive and failure to comply with these requirements shall be cause for rejection. Failure to comply with changes to conform to any clause of the specifications, within 30 days after notice is given to the bidder of such changes, shall also be cause for rejection of the apparatus.

Permission to keep or store the apparatus in any building owned or occupied by the purchaser or its use by the purchaser during the above-specified period with the permission of the bidder shall not constitute acceptance.

COMPLY: YES NO

SERVICE AND WARRANTY SUPPORT (DEALERSHIP)

TO ENSURE FULL SERVICE AFTER DELIVERY, THE SELLING BIDDER/DEALERSHIP MUST BE CAPABLE OF PROVIDING SERVICE WHEN REQUIRED. The bidder/dealership shall show that the company is in a position to render prompt service and to furnish replacement parts.

Each bidder/dealership must be able to display that they are actively in the fire apparatus service business by operating a factory-authorized service center and parts repository capable of satisfying the warranty service requirements and parts requirements of the vehicle being purchased.

The bidder/dealership must state the location of this authorized service center. This service center must have a staff of factory-trained mechanics, well versed in all aspects of service for all major components of the apparatus. The bidder must also provide mobile service and state the number of mobile service technicians employed.

COMPLY: YES NO

LIABILITY

The successful bidder shall defend all suits and assume all liability for the use of any patented process including any device or article forming a part of the apparatus or any appliance furnished under the contract.

COMPLY: YES NO

INSURANCE PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

The manufacturer shall maintain product liability insurance with the following breakdown: 1 million with a 2 million aggregate, and a 5 million umbrella.

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE

The successful bidder shall, during the performance of the contract and for three (3) years following acceptance of the product, keep in force at least the following minimum limits of commercial general liability insurance:

Each Occurrence: $1,000,000 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate: $1,000,000.

Personal and Advertising Injury: $1,000,000

General Aggregate: $2,000,000

Coverage shall be written on a Commercial General Liability form. The policy shall be written on an occurrence form and shall include Contractual Liability coverage for bodily injury and property damage subject to the terms and conditions of the policy. The policy shall include the Owner as an additional insured when required by written contract.

COMPLY: YES NO

COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE

The successful bidder shall, during the performance of the contract, keep in force at least the following minimum limits of commercial automobile liability insurance and coverage shall be written on a Commercial Automobile liability form:

Each Accident Combined Single Limit: $1,000,000

COMPLY: YES NO

UMBRELLA/EXCESS LIABILITY INSURANCE

The successful bidder shall, during the performance of the contract and for three (3) years following acceptance of the product, keep in force at least the following minimum limits of umbrella liability insurance:

Aggregate: $3,000,000 Each Occurrence: $3,000,000

The umbrella policy shall be written on an occurrence basis and at a minimum provide excess to the bidder's General Liability and Automobile Liability policies.

The required limits can be provided by one (1) or more policies provided all other insurance requirements are met.

Coverage shall be provided by a carrier(s) rated A- or better by A.M. Best.

All policies shall provide a 30-day notice of cancellation to the named insured. The Certificate of Insurance shall provide the following cancellation clause: Should any of the above-described policies be canceled before the expiration date thereof, notice shall be delivered in accordance with the policy provisions.

The bidder agrees to furnish the owner with a current Certificate of Insurance with the coverages listed above along with the bid. The certificate shall show the purchaser as the certificate holder.

COMPLY: YES NO

PAINT

1. Cab Color: Red

2. Cab Secondary Color: Black

3. Description: Black over red cab

4. Bumper Color: Black

5. Wheel Color: Black wheels

6. Body Color: Black over red

CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS

One (1) International CV515, Four-wheel drive 4x4, two (2) door cab and chassis GVWR: 23,000# Cab to Axle: 108"

Frame: High Strength Low Alloy Steel (50,000 PSI Yield), Straight Top Flange with Contoured Bottom, Height Transitions from 7.375" (187.325mm) to 9.125" (231.775mm) to 7.625" (193.675mm); Width:

3.079" (78.21mm); Thickness: 0.3125" (7.94mm); 383.3" (9735.8mm) Max OAL

Front Bumper: Chrome Tow Hooks: front Front Axle: Dana Spicer D-800N, 7,500# Front Suspension: 7,500#

Front Tires: (2) 225/70R19.5 Load Range H CROSSTRAC HA3 (CONTINENTAL), 649 rev/mile, 75 MPH, All- Position

Front Wheels: aluminum wheels.

Rear Axle: Dana Spicer S16-130 Single Reduction, 15,500-lb Capacity, 190 Wheel Ends Gear Ratio: 4.30 Differential, Locking Dana Spicer Truetrac Torque Proportioning Limited Slip Rear Suspension: 15,000# Capacity, Vari-Rate Springs

Rear Tires: Four (4) 225/70R19.5 Load Range H CROSSTRAC HA3 (CONTINENTAL), 649 rev/mile, 75 MPH, All- Position

Rear Wheels: aluminum wheels

Hydraulic Brake System: Bosch Split System, with Four Channel ABS, Traction Control, Hydromax Brake Booster and Master Cylinder

Engine: International 6.6 350HP @ 2700 RPM, 700 lb-ft Torque @ 1600 RPM Engine Exhaust Brake: exhaust brake Engine Block Heater Cooling System: -30 degrees Fahrenheit Bug Screen Exhaust System: horizontally mounted right side Manual Regen Capability

Fuel Tank: Top Draw, Plastic, Rectangular, 17" Tank Depth, 40 US Gal (151L), Includes Auxiliary Draw Port and Fuel Filler Assembly, Mounted Between Frame, Rails and Behind Rear Axle

Transmission: Allison 2700 EVS, 5th Generation Controls, Close Ratio, 6-Speed with Double Overdrive, with PTO Provision, Less Retarder, Includes Park Pawl, with 23,000-lb GVW and 26,000 GCW Max, On/Off Highway

Steering: Power

Batteries: International Maintenance-Free VARTA (2) 12-Volt 1300CCA Total

Battery Box Steel, with Plastic Cover, 2 Battery Capacity, Parallel to Rail, 28" Wide, Mounted Left Side Under Cab Alternator: Denso SC6 Brush Type, 12 Volt 220 Amp. Capacity

Cab: Two (2) door, with tilting fiberglass front hood assembly Cab accessories and features shall include:

1) Factory-tinted glass in all windows

2) Amber DOT edge of roof clearance/marker lights

3) Gray interior trim with vinyl upholstery

4) Gray vinyl floor mat

5) Dual sun visors

6) Electric windshield washer

7) Electric windshield wipers with two-speed switch with wash and intermittent

8) Bright Exterior handles at each cab door

9) High-output heater and defroster system with electronic controls

10) Dual electric horns

11) Front turn signal lamps

12) Chrome Headlight Bezels

13) Chrome Grille Back-Up Alarm

Cab Paint: International Fire Truck Red Power Windows/Door Locks Climate Control: heater, defroster, and air conditioning Cab Mirrors: two (2) extended style mirrors, with convex mirrors Cab Instruments: Standard Metric Driver's Seat: High Back with Integral Headrest, with Recline, Vinyl, Fixed Lumbar Front Passenger's Seat: High Back with Integral Headrest, with Recline, Vinyl, Fixed Lumbar Front Seat Belts: -Point, Lap and Shoulder Belt Type Printed Manuals: one (1) printed chassis operation manual.

108" CAB TO AXLE

The chassis Cab to Axle measurement shall be 108".

POWER PACKAGE

The chassis shall be equipped with power locks, windows, and power mirrors.

TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER

A factory OEM electronic trailer brake controller shall be installed.

CHASSIS EQUIPPED PTO OUTPUT

The chassis transmission shall be equipped with the factory PTO output provision.

ALUMINUM WHEELS

The exposed chassis wheels shall be aluminum.

FRONT BUMPER

The stock chassis front bumper shall be utilized. A 2” receiver shall be provided for a portable winch. A quick disconnect plug shall be provided at this location.

REAR TUBE BUMPER

A custom fabricated 96"x 4"x 8"x 1/4" square box tubing rear bumper shall be installed. The bumper shall have an NFPA approved black non-slip surfacing applied to the top surface. The bumper shall have a 2" receiver tube built-in with provisions for trailer chain attachment.

COMPLY: YES NO

REAR MUD FLAPS

The chassis shall be supplied with mud flaps with the manufacturer's logo. The mud flaps shall be installed behind the rear wheels.

COMPLY: YES NO

CAB STEPS/COVERS

There shall be custom aluminum diamond plate cab step covers, one (1) for each of the two doors. They shall conform to the outside of the battery box, fuel tank, DPF, etc., and be removable for component service.

COMPLY: YES NO

BATTERY CHARGER / SHORELINE / INVERTER

A 2000-watt inverter/55-amp battery charger with a built-in switch shall be supplied. The unit shall be mounted in a clean, dry area accessible for service and/or maintenance. It shall be connected to the specified receptacles.

It shall include Model 091-194B-IND-WT-XX Digital Status Display Center.

It shall also include a 20 amp "auto-eject" shore power receptacle with a hinged weatherproof cover and an enclosure for protection from dirt and damage. The shore power plug shall be "ejected" when the chassis' engine starter is engaged.

Color of Digital Status Display Center and Auto Eject: Red

COMPLY: YES NO

HANDRAIL PACKAGE

An NFPA-compliant handrail package shall be provided. The handrail package shall consist of vertically and or horizontally mounted handrails. The handrail shall be constructed of NFPA-compliant 1.25" diameter extruded aluminum with a knurled finish and attached to the body with chrome stanchions.

COMPLY: YES NO

REAR KICK PLATE

A kick plate shall be installed on the rear of the apparatus above the rear bumper. The kick plate shall be constructed of .125" aluminum diamond plate. The kick plate shall cover the entire width of the body.

BREATHING AIR QUALITY TEST

Upon final installation and testing of the breathing air compressor, a breathing air quality test shall be performed per NFPA 1989. The results of the test will be documented and provided with the vehicle upon delivery.

COMPLY: YES NO

BREATHING AIR SYSTEM

Bauer 13 CFM 6000 PSI compressor with soft start Bauer CFS5.5-2S Two-position containment fill station Inlet pressure gauge with adjustable regulator Regulated pressure gauge Fill control valve Fill pressure gauges Four bank cascade controls with pressure gauge HMI compressor control screen Selector valve to fill directly from compressor or cascade.

COMPLY: YES NO

BULK AIR STORAGE BOTTLES

Four (4) ASME 6000 PSI bottles with 702 adapter nut and nipple shall be provided. Each storage cylinder provided shall be rated for 6000 PSI each. The location shall be in a recessed in center of body between fame rails to lower center of gravity.

COMPLY: YES NO

BULK AIR STORAGE BOTTLE MOUNTING BRACKET

A stainless-steel mounting bracket shall be provided for each bulk storage bottle. A total of four (4) brackets shall be provided.

COMPLY: YES NO

LADDER/PIKE POLE STORAGE

There shall be provisions to store the complement of ladders listed under “Loose Equipment”. The location is to be on the roof of the body. There shall also be provisions to store six (6) pike poles, up to 12’ in length. Pike poles shall be provided by the purchaser.

COMPLY: YES NO

LOOSE EQUIPMENT

The following shall be supplied:

One (1) Duo-Safety Series 925-A 3-section 26’ extension ladder.

One (1) Alcolite FL-10 ladder.

One (1) Duo-Safety Series 1275-FR 16’ folding roof ladder

GENERATOR SYSTEM

An Onan Protec 20,000-watt, 3-phase, PTO-driven generator shall be installed on the vehicle. The generator shall be mounted on the chassis between the frame rails. The generator shall be mechanically connected to the vehicle’s transmission PTO housing with a balanced drive shaft.

The generator shall include the following features:

Precision balanced rotating field generator set epoxy impregnated windings with overcoat Brushless exciter.

Double-sealed pre-lubricated bearings Air cooled with shaft-mounted integral fan Bi-directional rotation.

Skewed rotor for low harmonic distortion

Class H insulation, 180 degree C temperature rating

The generator output shall produce a minimum of 20,000 watts @ 60 Hz, 120 / 208 volts. The generator system shall be electronically engaged/disengaged through a primary switch inside the vehicle.

The engine RPM shall be controlled by an engine governor/throttle system that is connected directly to the Electronic Control Module (ECM) mounted on the engine. The governor shall maintain engine RPM to a constant set amount to drive the PTO and generator. A generator meter panel complete with all of the required performance gauges and hour meter shall be provided.

An aluminum splash pan will be installed under the generator to minimize the amount of road spray to the generator.

COMPLY: YES NO

BREAKER BOX

A twelve (12) position breaker box shall be installed on the apparatus to protect the 120/240-volt circuits. Each load shall have a dedicated circuit breaker appropriately sized for the load. A directory for each breaker shall be provided adjacent to the circuit breaker panel. The breaker box shall be installed in the driver's side over wheel compartment, rear wall, within reach from ground level.

20 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Up to twelve (12) 20-amp circuit breakers shall be installed in the breaker box.

ELECTRIC CORD REELS

Two (2) electric cord reels with 100’ of 10-3 yellow cords shall be provided. The exact location shall be determined at the pre-construct conference. Two (2) junction boxes shall be provided, one for each reel.

COMPLY: YES NO

120 VOLT RECEPTACLE - (TWIST-LOCK)

Two (2) 20-amp, 120-volt twist-lock receptacles shall be installed on the apparatus. Each receptacle shall be protected by a circuit breaker appropriate for the circuit design load. For each receptacle mounted in an external location, a weatherproof cover shall be provided. The receptacles shall be powered by the generator. The receptacles shall be installed next to each removable tripod light mounted on each side on the front of the body.

COMPLY: YES NO

DUPLEX RECEPTACLES

Four (4) duplex receptacles shall be installed on the apparatus. Each receptacle shall be rated for 20 amps at 120 volts AC. For each receptacle mounted in an external location, a weatherproof cover shall be installed. The receptacles shall be generator-powered. The location for these receptacles shall be determined at the pre-construct conference.

COMPLY: YES NO

SPARE WIRING (12 VDC)

One (1) ignition-activated spare wire with ground and one (1) battery direct spare wire with ground shall be provided in the lower left front compartment. Spare wiring will be for future use by the customer.

Wire ends will terminate with a sealed butt connector and rated for 15 amps.

COMPLY: YES NO

BODY UNDERCOATING

The underside of the apparatus body shall be sprayed with a black finish undercoating before being mounted on the chassis.

COMPLY: YES NO

CUSTOM FABRICATED CONSOLE AND SWITCH PANEL

A custom-fabricated aluminum electrical console and enclosure shall be located between the driver's and passenger's seats. It shall house the siren, switches, cup holder, and auxiliary equipment.

COMPLY: YES NO

SIDE RECEIVERS

There shall be a 2” hitch receiver tube located underneath on each side of the body. The receiver tube shall be attached to the chassis frame and rated at 10,000 lbs. for use with the portable winch. A quick connect plug shall be provided at each location for the portable winch.

REAR RECEIVER

The rear of the chassis shall be equipped with one (1) square steel tube receiver assembly for high or low-angle rescue, trailer use, and winch applications. It shall be the same size as a Class III trailer hitch and shall be attached to the chassis frame assembly. The receiver shall be rated at approximately 10,000#. A quick connect plug shall be provided for the portable winch. The rear receiver assembly shall be equipped with two (2) heavy-duty rear tow loops, one (1) each side.

COMPLY: YES NO

CUSTOM FULL RESCUE ALUMINUM BODY, PAINTED

The body will be a custom-fabricated severe service rescue type, constructed of all aluminum. The body shall be 168" long by 96" wide by 88" high designed for a 108" cab to axle dimension.

The body shall have 8" x 1.75" structural aluminum channel main frame rails. The body frame rails shall be isolated from the truck frame by .500" industrial isolators. The body shall be painted black over red.

COMPLY: YES NO

CROSS-MEMBER SUB-STRUCTURE

The cross-members shall be 3" x 2 5/16” structural aluminum I beams with cross-members on 12" centers.

COMPLY: YES NO

MOUNTING

The body shall be bolted to the chassis frame rails at the front, middle, and rear end of the frame. There shall be brackets installed at the middle of the body frame to prevent side-to-side movement.

COMPLY: YES NO

SQUARE CORNERS -- BODY

The front corners of the body shall be square. The body corners shall be radiused.

COMPLY: YES NO

FUEL FILLER

The fuel filler tube and cap shall be installed at the driver's side fender.

COMPLY: YES NO

FENDER PANELS

The lower portion of the body shall have fender panels over and aft of the rear wheel panel area. The panels shall be constructed of .125" aluminum smooth plate on all exterior surfaces. The wheel well openings will be cut out to conform to the wheels.

FENDER PANEL SCBA STORAGE

There shall be four (4) storage compartments for spare SCBA bottles, located one each forward of the rear axle on each side, and one each rearward of the axle on each side.

COMPLY: YES NO

EXTINGUISHER STORAGE

Mounting locations for customer-supplied dry chemical and water extinguisher shall be provided. The exact location of these extinguishers shall be determined at the pre-construct meeting.

COMPLY: YES NO

REAR BODY PANEL

A vertical body panel shall be installed at the rear of the body constructed of .190" smooth aluminum.

The panel shall house the running lights, taillights, backup lights, and emergency lights.

COMPLY: YES NO

SIDE BODY COMPARTMENT, FRONT BODY

A body equipment storage compartment shall be installed at the front of the body, one (1) each side of the apparatus. The dimensions shall be approximately: 37" wide, 65" high, and 24" deep (lower).

The upper portion of the compartment shall be transverse.

There shall be an approximately 12" header above the roll-up door. The compartments shall be constructed of .125" aluminum smooth plate on all exterior surfaces. The doors shall be equipped with roll-up doors.

COMPLY: YES NO

SIDE BODY COMPARTMENTS, FRONT BODY – (SECOND)

A body equipment storage compartment shall be installed at the front of the body, rearward of the front compartment, one (1) each side of the apparatus. The dimensions shall be approximately: 37" wide, 65" high, and 24" deep (lower).

The upper portion of the compartment shall be transverse. There shall be an approximately 12" header above the roll-up door. The compartments shall be constructed of .125" aluminum smooth plate on all exterior surfaces. The doors shall be equipped with roll-up doors.

COMPLY: YES NO

FLOOR EXTENSIONS

Welded in floor extensions shall be provided in the two forward transverse compartments, two (2) each side. The floor extensions shall be constructed from a .125" smooth aluminum sheet with a 1.00" forward and rear flange with angle side supports. The floor extensions shall be installed at frame height level.

SIDE UPPER MIDDLE BODY COMPARTMENTS

There shall be two (2) side upper mid-body compartments, one (1) each side. The dimensions shall be approximately: 46" wide, 42" high, and 100" deep. There shall be an approximately 6" header above the roll-up door.

The upper portion of the compartment shall be transverse. The compartments shall be constructed of .125" aluminum smooth plate on all exterior surfaces. Each compartment shall be equipped with roll-up doors.

COMPLY: YES NO

SIDE BODY COMPARTMENTS, REAR BODY -- DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDES

Two (2) body equipment storage compartments shall be installed at the rear of the body just behind the side upper body compartments, one (1) each side of the apparatus. The dimensions shall be approximately: 33" wide, 65" high, and 24" deep. There shall be an approximately 12" header above the roll-up door. The compartments shall be constructed of .125" aluminum smooth plate on all exterior surfaces. The doors shall be equipped with roll-up doors.

COMPLY: YES NO

REAR BODY COMPARTMENT

A body equipment storage compartment shall be installed at the rear of the body. The dimensions shall be approximately: 48" wide, 42" high, and 33" deep.

There shall be an approximately 12" header above the roll-up door. The compartment shall be constructed of .125" aluminum smooth plate on all exterior surfaces. The compartment shall be equipped with a roll-up door.

COMPLY: YES NO

BODY ROOF SURFACE

The body roof shall be covered with .125" embossed aluminum diamond plate. The roof surface shall be bent downward over the sides of the body.

ADJUSTABLE SHELVING

Six (6) adjustable shelves shall be provided and installed. Each shelf shall be constructed of .125" 5052 aluminum with 2.0" sides and bed liner coated black for protection. Shelf tracks shall be installed on the forward and rear vertical surfaces of the compartment containing the shelving. The shelf position shall be easily adjusted using common hand tools. Each shelf shall be rated for a 250 lb. load. Locations for the shelves shall be determined at the pre-construct conference.

TWO-WAY ROLL-OUT TRAY - (FLOOR MOUNTED)

One (1) floor-mounted two-way roll-out tray rated for a 1000-pound load in the extended position shall be provided. The maximum extension in either direction shall be 70%. The tray shall be constructed of formed .125" aluminum and shall be 3.0" deep. The corners of the tray shall be welded for strength.

Automatic locks shall be provided for both the in and out tray positions. The tray shall be bed liner coated black to protect from corrosion and damage from equipment. The tray shall be installed in the front transverse compartment.

COMPLY: YES NO

SLIDE OUT TOOL BOARD

Two (2) slide-out tool boards shall be provided. Locations for the tool boards shall be determined at the pre-construct conference.

COMPLY: YES NO

SHELF AND TRAY MATTING

All shelves or roll-out trays shall be furnished with turtle tile to protect from damage, as well as provide ventilation of equipment.

COMPLY: YES NO

AWNINGS

Two (2) awnings shall be installed on the apparatus body, one on the rear and one on one side. Side location and awning colors are to be determined at the pre-construct meeting.

COMPLY: YES NO

FENDERETTES AND FENDER LINERS

Bright anodized aluminum fenderettes shall be installed in the wheel wells of the apparatus body. Fender liners shall be installed in the body wheel wells and attached with stainless steel fasteners. The liners shall be removable for body access during maintenance.

RUB-RAILS

Extruded aluminum rub-rails shall be installed on the body to minimize damage to the body and doors in the event of a collision. The rub rails shall be mounted horizontally below the compartment doors. The rub rails shall be spaced from the body with rubber spacers. A reflective red/white DOT conspicuity striping shall be installed on the rub rail to provide additional visibility.

STONE GUARDS

Two (2) stone guards shall be installed on the front corners of the body. The guards shall be constructed of .100" aluminum diamond plate.

COMPLY: YES NO

MISCELLANEOUS

All compartments shall be sweep-out style unless otherwise specified.

COMPLY: YES NO

ROLL-UP DOORS

The compartments shall be equipped with roll-up doors with a satin finish.

COMPLY: YES NO

BODY PROTECTION

The front of the body shall have polished diamond plate protection behind the cab doors.

COMPLY: YES NO

INTERIOR COMPARTMENT VENTILATION LOUVERS (Qty: 7) AND COMPARTMENT COATING The interiors of the upper body compartments shall have louvered ventilation units. The interior of all compartments shall be coated in Zolatone or equal textured coating.

COMPLY: YES NO

COMPARTMENT DOOR KEY LOCKS, ROLL-UP DOORS (Qty: 7) The roll-up compartment doors shall be equipped with key-type door locks.

COMPLY: YES NO

COMPARTMENT LIGHTING, STRIP LIGHTS AND COMPARTMENT DOOR LIGHT SWITHCES (Qty: 7) Each upper body compartment shall be equipped with two white LED strip lights. Each compartment light shall be automatically controlled by a door-activated switch.

COMPARTMENT CEILING LINERS

The ceilings of all compartments shall be lined with smooth aluminum to hide supports and wiring harnesses. The liners shall be bolted into place.

DOOR AJAR LIGHT

A "door ajar" warning light shall be installed on the center console. The light shall be flashing red LED light with a clear lens.

COMPLY: YES NO

FOLDING STEPS (Qty: 4) Four (4) lighted 8" square folding steps of die cast zinc shall be installed. The step shall comply with NFPA non-slip standards and shall be installed on the rear driver's side of the body. The steps shall be equipped with lighting to NFPA standard.

COMPLY: YES NO

ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE

An electric wiring enclosure for the 12-volt wiring shall be installed in the forward wall of the driver's side upper body compartment with an access panel.

COMPLY: YES NO

12 VOLT ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The following describes the low-voltage electrical system on the apparatus including all panels, electrical components, switches and relays, wiring harnesses, and other electrical components. The apparatus manufacturer shall conform to the latest Federal DOT standards, current automotive electrical system standards, and the applicable requirements of the NFPA.

Wiring shall be stranded copper or copper alloy conductors of a gauge rated to carry 125 percent of the maximum current for which the circuit is protected. Voltage drops shall not exceed 10 percent in all wiring from the power source to the using device. The wiring, wiring harness, and insulation shall be in conformance with applicable SAE and NFPA standards. The wiring harness shall conform to SAE J-1128 with GXL temperature properties. Exposed wiring shall be run in a loom with a minimum 289-degree Fahrenheit rating. Wiring looms shall be properly supported and attached to body members. Electrical conductors shall be constructed in accordance with applicable SAE standards, except when good engineering practice requires special construction.

All wiring connections and terminations shall provide positive mechanical and electrical connections and be installed in accordance with the device manufacturer's instructions. When wiring passes through metal panels, electrical connections shall be secured with mechanical-type fasteners and rubber grommets.

The wiring between the cab and body shall be split using connectors or enclosed in a terminal junction panel allowing body removal with minimal impact on the apparatus's electrical system. Connections shall be crimp-type with heat shrink tubing with insulated shanks to resist moisture and foreign debris such as grease and road grime. Weather-resistant connectors shall be provided throughout the system.

Electrical junction or terminal boxes shall be weather-resistant and located away from water spray conditions. When required, automatic reset breakers and relays shall be housed in the main body junction panel. There shall be no exposed electrical cabling, harnesses, or terminal connections located in compartments unless enclosed in an electrical junction box or covered with a removable electrical panel. The wiring shall be secured in place and protected against heat, liquid contaminants, and damage.

Low voltage overcurrent protective devices shall be provided for the electrical circuits. The devices shall be accessible and located in required terminal connection locations or weather-resistant enclosures.

Overcurrent protection devices shall be automatic reset type suitable for electrical equipment and meet SAE standards. All electrical equipment, switches, relays, terminals, and connectors shall have a direct current rating of 125 percent of the maximum current for which the circuit is protected. Electro-magnetic interference suppression shall be provided in the system as required in applicable SAE standards.

The electrical system shall include the following:

Electrical terminals in weather-exposed areas shall have a non-conductive grease or spray applied. All terminal plugs located outside of the cab or body shall be treated with a corrosion-preventative compound.

All electrical wiring shall be placed in a protective loom or be harnessed. Exposed connections shall be protected by heat-shrink material and sealed connectors.

Large fender washers shall be used when fastening equipment to the underside of the cab roof and all holes made in the roof shall be caulked with silicone.

Electrical components installed in exposed areas shall be mounted in a manner that will not allow moisture to accumulate inside.

A coil of wire must be provided behind an electrical appliance to allow it to be pulled away from the mounting area for inspection and service work.

All lights in a weather-exposed area that have their sockets shall have corrosion-preventative compound added to the socket terminal area.

COMPLY: YES NO

ELECTRICAL HARNESS AND WIRING

All wiring shall be hidden, enclosed, or protected under the body in protective material, or within the apparatus body components. In addition, split loom conduits shall be installed and enclosed, suitably secured, and protected against heat and physical damage.

BATTERY MASTER DISCONNECT

A battery disconnect system shall be installed to control the 12-volt power supply from the battery system to the body and cab final stage manufacturer-installed equipment. The solenoid shall be controlled by the standard key starter switch.

LICENSE PLATE MOUNTING AND DOT IDENTIFICATION LIGHTS

An LED license plate light shall be installed on the rear vertical wall of the body. All LED identification lights shall be installed on the vehicle as required by applicable highway regulations.

COMPLY: YES NO

BRAKE, TURN, TAIL LIGHTS

Two (2) Whelen M6 Series Model M6BTT 4-5/16" x 6-3/4" brake, turn, taillights with M6FC chrome flanges shall be provided. The warning lights shall incorporate Linear Super-LED and Smart LED technology. The light head configuration shall consist of 18 red Super-LEDs and a clear optic polycarbonate lens. The light heads shall be surface mountable via two screws.

The light heads shall utilize an optic collimator and a chrome vacuum metalized reflector for maximum illumination. The light head shall include 164 flash patterns including a variety of CA Title 13 compliant, sinkable, left/right, top/bottom, in/out, and steady burn. The light heads shall have the Whelen exclusive NERM (Non-Emergency Recognition Mode) feature.

The lens/reflector assembly shall be wet-sealed and resistant to water, moisture, dust, and other environmental conditions. The outer lens shall have a hard coating applied to increase strength and ensure longevity. The lights shall be installed at the rear of the unit and be completely sealed. The PC board shall be conformally coated for additional protection.

The lights shall be furnished with five 6" wire pigtails, a rubber gasket and the #M6FC chrome flanges shall be included for installation.

COMPLY: YES NO

BACK-UP LIGHTS

Two (2) Whelen M-Series, 4" x 6" rear LED back-up lights shall be installed.

COMPLY: YES NO

TRAILER PLUG

Wiring shall be provided at the rear of the apparatus for the towing of an auxiliary trailer. A 12-volt seven

(7) pin electrical connector shall be wired to the chassis stop, run, and turn lights.

GROUND LIGHTS, CAB, 2 DOOR, LED STRIPS

Two (2) LED ground strip lights shall be installed under the cab step area in compliance with NFPA standards, two (2) on each side of the apparatus.

GROUND LIGHTS - UNDER FRONT OF BODY

Two (2) LED strip ground lights shall be installed under the sidestep area, one on each side of the apparatus. They shall have an aluminum housing and be 800 lumens at 1.4 amps.

COMPLY: YES NO

GROUND LIGHTS - UNDER REAR STEP

Two (2) LED ground lights shall be installed under the rear step area, one on each side of the apparatus.

They shall have an aluminum housing and be 800 lumens at 1.4 amps.

COMPLY: YES NO

LIGHT TOWER, LIGHT POLES, TELESCOPING

A model CL602A-FR light tower shall be provided and installed on the roof of the body. Two (2) removable FRC telescoping light poles and brackets shall be installed on the body. The location shall be in front of the body, one (1) on each side.

COMPLY: YES NO

HAND LIGHTS

Four (4) Streamlite Vulcan and two (2) Streamlite Survivor LED hand lights with 12 VDC chargers shall be provided. The location for the hand lights shall be determined at the pre-construct meeting.

COMPLY: YES NO

SCENE LIGHTS, WHELEN M9

Six (6) Whelen M9 series scene lights shall be installed. The LED scene lights shall incorporate clear LEDs with a clear optic polycarbonate lens for maximum illumination. The rear scenes shall come on in reverse as well as with the independent switch.

Locations shall be: Two (2) outward facing, each side of the body, and two (2) rear-facing.

COMPLY: YES NO

RADIO PRE-WIRE

Pre-wire for customer-supplied and installed two-way radio shall be provided. This will include a 30-amp power supply with ground and two (2) antenna pre-wires. Antenna pre-wire shall include a brass base mounted on the cab roof and coax. Customer to supply and install radio and antennas.

BACK-UP CAMERA SYSTEM AND BACK-UP ALARM

One (1) rearview camera system shall be furnished utilizing a camera that provides a wide field of view and picture quality. A sealed camera enclosure shall be utilized along with electronic connections. The color monitor shall be installed in the cab.

One (1) camera shall cover the rear of the apparatus, which will activate during backup mode and during normal operations if needed. One (1) backup alarm shall be installed.

COMPLY: YES NO

ELECTRONIC SIREN

One (1) Federal Signal siren shall be installed (NY model). The siren head will be mounted on the center console in easy reach of the driver. Activation of the siren shall be determined at the pre-construct meeting. One (1) Federal Signal “Rumbler” siren shall be installed.

COMPLY: YES NO

MECHANICAL SIREN

A Federal Signal “Q” siren shall be installed in the front bumper. Activation of the siren shall be with a foot switch on the driver’s side and a siren brake switch convenient to the driver.

COMPLY: YES NO

SIREN SPEAKER

Two (2) Whelen Model #SA315P Projector Series siren speakers shall be provided with a bracket. The 100-watt siren speaker shall be designed in a black nylon composite housing with 123 decibel rating.

The location shall be: Behind the front grille.

COMPLY: YES NO

LIGHTBAR

A Whelen Legacy low-profile Super-LED NFPA lightbar shall be installed. The 54" lightbar shall be designed to meet the minimum clearing requirements for Zone A Upper. The internal components of the lightbar shall be housed within a two-piece extruded aluminum base/top. The outer shell shall be clear optic polycarbonate lenses designed to maximize light output and shield against environmental elements.

The lightbar shall utilize snap-in brackets to hold in the light heads. The brackets shall give the end user the ability to make quick repairs. The lightbar shall have all solid-state components. The lightbar shall have two wire harnesses exiting the unit: one (1) 17 conductor 22-gauge control cable which controls all internal light functions; and one (1) 2 conductor 10 gauge cable for main power and ground. Each cable shall be 15' long.

The lightbar shall have four (4) red Linear Super-LED corner modules to provide off angle protection for the front and rear of the vehicle. Each corner module shall consist of twelve (12) Super-LEDs mounted within a vacuum metalized parabolic reflector. The corner module shall also utilize an optic collimator for maximum light output. The twelve (12) LEDs shall be mounted in one straight line.

The solid state I/O board shall be microprocessor controlled. The I/O board shall have built-in reverse-polarity…