Amendment 1 12444525Q0022.pdf

Solicitation Amendment 1 : 12444525Q0022 Table of Contents

Table of Contents

SECTION B – Schedule of Items

Salient Characteristics:

CLIN 0001

CLIN 0002

Point of Contact (POC) at Forest

Contractor Invoices

Delivery Schedule

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023) ... 27

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024)

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020)

SECTION D – CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) (Provision)

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (Provision)

CLIN 0001

CLIN 0002

FAR 52.227-15 Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software (Dec 2007)

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

SECTION F – Representations & Certifications

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

(NOV 2021)

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (FEB 2024) (DEVIATION NOV 2022) (Provision)

SECTION B – Schedule of Items

Amendment 1 is to resolicit for a longer period of time to due to insufficient competition from the initial solicitation.

This request for quote is for manufacture/purchase and installation (upfitting) of currently owned equipment. The equipment listed in the schedule above is known to meet the minimum needs for Huron-Manistee National Forest, located in Wellston, MI. Offerors are requested to provide a quote for the upfits listed above, the vendor is responsible for submitting enough supporting information/documentation to illustrate their capability to meet or exceed the following Salient Characteristics.

Salient Characteristics:

VEHICLE PICKED UP AND DELIEVERED TO USDA – Huron Manistee National Forest Cadillac-Manistee Ranger Station 1170 Nursery Rd. Wellston, MI 49689

CLIN 0001

Description: 2024 Chevy 4500 Diesel Upfit

Quantity: 1

Agency Provided 2024 Chevy 4500 Diesel

The completed apparatus shall be mounted on an Agency provided typically new and unused, (Acceptable Chassis Applications below)

"New" shall be defined by a chassis cab that has less than sixty (60) chassis hours and less than 500 chassis miles.

Typical Expected Features indicated below:

Front Tilting Grille / Brush Guard

The chassis shall be equipped with a heavy-duty plate style front bumper/grill guard. The front bumper/grill guard shall meet the requirements of NFPA 1900 current edition. The front bumper/grill guard shall be designed so that it does not affect the chassis manufactures warranty. The front bumper/grill guard shall be equipped with provisions for winch mounting. The front bumper/grille guard shall be equipped with two (2) integrated external tow eyes. All exterior surfaces of the entire grill guard assembly shall be coated with a minimum 1-2 mm flat black powder coated finish. The front bumper shall contain a license plate mounting position with holes or a bracket for mounting.

CLIN Description QTY Unit Unit Price Total

2024 Chevy 4500 Diesel Upfit

1 EA $ $

2024 Ford F450 Upfit

1 EA $

Grand Total: $

Rear Bumper Construction

The rear bumper shall be a minimum of 3.00-inches tall by 8.00-inches deep and extend across the entire width of the apparatus body. The bumper shall be fabricated from heavy-duty steel tubing and shall be powder coated black. The top of the bumper shall be a perforated non-skid resistant surface. The bumper shall be designed to protect the apparatus body.

Fold Down Rear Step

One (1) fold down rear step shall be provided at the rear of the apparatus body. The step shall pivot underneath the rear bumper and shall fold up aft of the rear bumper when not in use. The step shall be constructed from steel with a skid-resistant stepping surface. The step shall be held in the up position by two (2) pins.

Rear Receiver Hitch

The chassis shall be equipped with a Class V rear receiver hitch with a 2.50-inch receiver opening and integrated OEM trailer brake controller. The rear bumper shall be designed so that it does not hinder the use of receiver in any way. A seven (7) pin RV style trailer plug shall be located on the vertical rear surface of the apparatus body adjacent to the rear receiver hitch.

Tow Points

Two (2) rear tow eyes shall be attached to the chassis frame to allow towing of the apparatus without damage. The rear tow points shall extend through the rear panel just above the rear bumper and shall not interfere with the bumper during the normal twisting of the apparatus. All tow eye openings shall be large enough to attach up to a 3/4-inch threaded clevis, but shall not be large enough to pass a tow strap through.

Winch

One (1) Warn electrically operated 16,500-pound shall be installed within the heavy duty front bumper described elsewhere in this specification. The winch shall feature 80-feet of 3/8-inch Spydura Pro synthetic rope, an 18,000-pound capacity EPIC hook, and remote control/switch. The ground (-) for the winch is routed and secured to the ground (-) on the chassis’ battery. The positive (+)/power for the winch is routed and secured to the positive (+)/power side of one (1) of the 150-amp circuit breakers underneath the chassis’ hood. For the winch to “power up” the end user will need to plug the winch remote into the winch otherwise, the winch is not drawing any amperage.

Apparatus Frame Construction

The apparatus body and compartments shall be supported with a frame of channel or tubular aluminum members. The frame shall extend under the wheel well areas at the front and rear and shall be attached to the compartments. The cross-members in the support system shall be spaced so that there is no more than

¼-inch of vertical deflection per 256-square-inches when 250-pounds is evenly distributed over 40-square-inches. All tubular aluminum shall have a minimum wall thickness of 3/16-inch and any channel shall be a minimum of ¼-inch thick. The frame shall be constructed to become an integral portion of the apparatus body.

The channel or tubular aluminum deck and compartment support frames shall be strong enough to support 5000-pounds in the bed area and 1000-pounds of equipment in each side compartment (the actual load capability of the completed apparatus may be limited by the GVWR).

Apparatus Body Description

Apparatus Body

The body shall be designed for fire/rescue service operations only, and shall be constructed to withstand off-road use.

The body must be of sufficient design to be capable of withstanding the twisting and abnormal flexing, stresses and other occupational hazards caused by traveling on unimproved mountainous and rangeland roads. No commercially designed bodies intended for use in other vocations or applications are acceptable in quality, construction, design or longevity.

The installation of hardware parts such as hinges, catches, handles, or knobs shall be accomplished to avoid damaging the hardware or the mounting surface. After fabrication, all parts shall be cleaned of the following: smudges; loose, spattered, or excess welding; metal chips or fillings; or any other foreign material which might detract from the intended operation, function, or appearance of the apparatus or its equipment. This would include any particles which could loosen or become dislodged during the normal expected life of the equipment. Whenever possible, this cleaning shall take place before the parts are assembled.

Threaded parts or devices shall show no evidence of cross-threading, mutilation, or detrimental burrs. All screw type and rivet fasteners shall be tight to allow no relative movement between the attached parts. All bolts and screws shall not be tightened in excess of the SAE torque standard established for the grade, screw, and thread type.

The entire apparatus body shall be an independent structure and shall be removable in its entirety without the disassembly of any compartments, flooring, or other structural components.

The body shall be designed to be approximately as wide as the outside wheel track on the rear axle. This will allow the apparatus to maneuver more easily in off-road environments. The body shall be 92.00-98.00-inches-wide form side to side at the rear of the apparatus.

The top of the apparatus body shall support, without distortion, up to 300-pounds.

Under Body Compartments SS Impact Liner

There shall be a minimum 1/16-inch-thick stainless-steel liner that is attached to the underside of all compartments to protect from damage caused by rocks, brush, blown tires etc. The liners shall be attached with stainless steel screws or bolted with self-locking nuts.

Compartment Door Construction

All compartment doors shall be integral in design and recessed into the apparatus body sides, sized to provide easy access to all interior areas of the compartment. All doors shall be consistent in fit and finish with the apparatus body. All doors shall be weatherproof and maintain contact with all points of the weather stripping. Weather stripping shall be the bulb type, attached to the opening flange of the compartment openings for improved door seal. The interior surface of the compartment door shall be a surface of a quality and uniformity equal to that of the exterior surface of the apparatus body.

Door Hinges and Retainers

Door Hinges

Doors shall be equipped with stainless steel hinges and hardware. Hinge pins shall be non-removable. All side compartment doors shall open to a 90-degree angle without hindering operations of other compartment doors. Doors shall not interfere or make contact with the body or any other open doors. Rubber bumpers and/or stainless-steel shields shall be in place to prevent damage wherever the potential exist for doors to come in contact with other apparatus components.

Retainers

All vertically-hinged, outward-opening compartment doors shall be provided with an over center door check to hold the door in the desired position. The door check shall be attached to the top of the door and fastened to a stainless-steel plate bolted into the body and door. All vertically-hinged, outward opening compartment doors shall be capable of being closed with one hand, allowing a free hand to hold equipment or supplies.

Each horizontally hinged door shall be equipped with add-a-link style (removable) retainers and small rubber bumpers installed on the body fenders to allow full 180-degree opening for improved access into the compartment. A piece of black heat shrink shall be utilized over the crimp.

All horizontally-hinged, overhead lift-up, outward opening compartment doors shall be provided with two (2) extending, gas cylinder type hold open devices, one (1) mounted vertically on each side of the compartment door opening. The pressure rating of the gas cylinders shall be carefully matched to the size and weight of the compartment door and shall hold the compartment door securely open to a greater than 90-degree angle without additional support. The gas cylinder hold openers shall dampen the upward movement of the compartment door while opening and shall permit the closing of the compartment door without the need to release any type of manual locking devices. All horizontally-hinged, overhead lift-up compartment doors shall be capable of being closed with one hand, allowing a free hand to hold equipment or supplies.

Door Latches

Unless were noted, all compartment door latch assemblies shall be installed with threaded fasteners, shall not be welded, and shall be easily removable for servicing or replacement. All door latch assemblies shall be of a flush-mount, "T or D-Handle" design, with all external components fabricated from polished stainless steel. All latches shall be of a two-step slam-type design, with a single-point latching operation. Matching striker bolts shall be utilized with all latch assemblies. All striker bolts shall have slotted mounting holes and shall be attached with bolts to captive steel plates in the body structure for strength and ease of adjustment. The strikers shall be installed on a level axis and shall not be crooked. Welded striker bolts or plates shall not be acceptable.

All hardware shall be corrosion resistant and suitable for its intended use. All nuts and bolts shall be stainless steel.

Stainless steel nuts shall be the self-locking type. Each lock shall be configured so that in the vertical position it is "UNLOCKED" and in the horizontal position it is "LOCKED".

Shelving Construction and Layout

Each shelf shall be g a l v a n i z e d o r stainless-steel & include end caps and provision for dividers on 4.00-inch centers. Shelves shall be designed to maximize usable space within the compartment, prevent items from sliding off, and be adjustable. Shelves shall be capable of supporting a minimum 250-pounds unsecured load without being damaged or permanently distorted.

Street Side Front:

Three (3) adjustable shelves Street Side Center:

One (1) adjustable shelf Street Side Rear:

Three (3) adjustable shelves

Curb Side Front:

Three (3) adjustable shelves Curb Side Center:

One (1) adjustable shelf Curb Side Rear:

Open

Shelf Dividers and Retention Clips

One (1) package of shelf dividers and retention clips shall be provided for each shelf described elsewhere in this specification.

Composite Adjustable Shelf Channels

Vertically-mounted shelving tracks shall be provided in all enclosed body compartments, except driver side upper middle, passenger side upper middle and passenger side lower rear compartment, for the current or future installation of infinitely-adjustable shelving, slide out trays or equipment brackets. The composite tracks shall allow for the shelves to be adjustable every two inches vertically utilizing nylon reinforced composite shelving standards with embedded stainless lock nuts.

Compartment Lighting

Each compartment shall have continuous LED light strips. The LEDs and electronics shall be enclosed in a waterproof environment and be suitable for mounting in a wet location. The lighting in all compartments shall start at the bottom of the compartment and extend up the sides and across the top to provide lighting around the perimeter of the compartment. Placement of the light strips shall be such that they are protected from being impacted by compartment contents or during removal/placement of equipment. The purpose of the LED strip lighting is to provide even lighting throughout the compartment while minimizing shadows and dark zones caused by shelving or equipment stored in the compartment.

The enclosed walk-in load bed storage area shall be equipped with LED lighting to provide full illumination during 100% environmental darkness. It shall be equipped with lights that provide a combined total of 1500 lumens (minimum). All lighting inside the Walk-in storage area shall be controlled with a single heavy-duty, weatherproof, labeled, on-off switch located in a protected location adjacent to the entrance/exit door or just inside the wilk-in storage area door. The light heads shall be selected and placed in a fashion that limits their intrusion into the space in order to maximize head room.

Compartment Venting

Venting shall aid in air circulation and reduce fumes caused by fuel storage. When placed in doors, these round vents shall compliment fit and finish of the body and not impede door function.

The driver's side center compartment shall be vented at the upper door face.

The driver's side aft compartment shall be vented at the door face and compartment rear wall.

The passenger-side rear lower aft compartment shall be vented at the door face and compartment rear wall.

Steel Drip Trays shall be provided in all the vented compartments D-2, D-3 and P-3.

Storage Compartments

Side compartments with flush doors shall be provided on both the driver and passenger sides for storage of equipment such as long handled hand tools, power tools, hoses, fittings, fuel, camping gear, and other supplies. Compartment interiors shall be completely open except for latch and shelving hardware; obstructions caused by body framework, lighting mounts, or other structural features shall not be accepted. The clear inside depth for each compartment shall be approximately 19.00-inches behind the closed door excluding latch hardware.

Each storage compartment shall be sealed to prevent the entry of water, dust or other foreign matter during operations, there shall be no compartment venting holes except those specified for fuel storage. To prevent water entry, compartment openings shall be equipped with rubber weather stripping door seals. Hardware attachments to any portion of a storage compartment shall be completely sealed with weatherproof silicon. Compartment seams shall be completely sealed with weatherproof silicon.

Compartments shall be able to successfully pass a weatherproof test. In order to pass, the interior of the compartment shall remain dry after water from a typical garden hose has been applied to the exterior of each compartment top and side door area for 2-minutes.

Each compartment shall be equipped with commercially available replaceable pop-out style drain plugs for drainage in the event of moisture entering the compartment. The drain plugs shall be positioned in locations that are least prone to damage. The drain plugs shall be sealing type to prevent dirt and debris from entering the compartment; plugs shall be removable from the inside only.

The bottom of each compartment shall be equipped with 3/4-inch thick Dri-Dek black floor matting. The matting shall provide a solid surface with even support that doesn't allow bending or folding. The matting shall be cut to fit the exact dimension of the compartment. The matting shall be removable without the use of tools. The matting shall provide maximum drainage and traction and feature fungus, mold and chemical resistance.

Driver Side Storage Compartment(s)

The driver's side lower module of the apparatus body shall have approximate overall dimensions as specified. It shall consist of four (4) compartments, each with specified approximate clear depth behind the door when the door is shut.

Each compartment shall have a “flow through” vent provided to supply air flow and minimize moisture unless designated as fuel storage.

Lower module dimension: 108.00-inches wide x 24.00-inches deep

Clear Depth: 22.00-inches

One (1) rescue style compartment shall be provided forward of the rear wheels, with approximate inside dimensions as specified. The door shall be vertically-hinged and shall have approximate clear door opening as specified.

Compartment dimension: 37.00-inches wide x 62.00-inches high x 24.00-inches deep

Clear door opening: 28.875-inches wide x 53.00-inches high

One (1) compartment shall be provided center above the rear wheels, with approximate inside dimensions as specified.

The door shall be a horizontally-hinged, drop-down door, and have an approximate clear door opening as specified.

Compartment dimension: 40.00-inches wide x 22.00-inches high X 24.00-inches deep

Clear door opening: 38.375-inches wide x 15.625-inches high

One (1) compartment shall be provided center above the lower center compartment and lower aft compartment, with approximate inside dimensions as specified. Compartment shall have access from both outside and inside of load bed storage area. The door shall be a horizontally-hinged, overhead lift-up door, and have an approximate clear door opening as specified. Black cargo netting shall cover the opening on the inside of the load bed area and shall be secured with heavy-duty buckles. Described in other section

Compartment dimension: 71.00-inches wide x 22.00-inches high X 24.00-inches deep

Clear door opening: 66.875-inches wide x 14.50-inches high

One (1) compartment shall be provided aft of the rear wheels, with approximate inside dimensions as specified. The door shall be vertically-hinged and shall have an approximate clear door opening as specified.

Compartment dimension: 31.00-inches wide x 42.00-inches high x 24.00-inches deep

Clear door opening: 24.75-inches wide x 34.50-inches high

Passenger Side Compartment(s)

The passenger's side lower module of the apparatus body shall have approximate overall dimensions as specified. It shall consist of four (4) compartments, each with specified approximate clear depth behind the door when the door is shut. Each compartment shall have a “flow through” vent provided to supply air flow and minimize moisture unless designated as fuel storage.

Lower module dimension: 108.00-inches wide x 24.00-inches deep

Clear Depth: 22.00-inches

One (1) rescue style compartment shall be provided forward of the rear wheels, with approximate inside dimensions as specified. The door shall be vertically-hinged and shall have approximate clear door opening as specified.

Compartment dimension: 37.00-inches wide x 62.00-inches high x 24.00-inches deep

Clear door opening: 28.875-inches wide x 53.00-inches high

One (1) compartment shall be provided center above the rear wheels, with approximate inside dimensions as specified.

The passenger's side door shall be a horizontally-hinged, drop-down door, and have an approximate clear door opening as specified.

Compartment dimension: 71.00-inches wide x 22.00-inches high x 24.00-inches deep

Passenger side clear door opening: 66.875-inches wide x 14.50-inches high

One (1) compartment shall be provided center above the lower center compartment, with approximate inside dimensions as specified. Compartment shall have access from both outside and inside of load bed storage area. The door shall be a horizontally-hinged, overhead lift-up door, and have an approximate clear door opening as specified.

Black cargo netting shall cover the opening on the inside of the load bed area and shall be secured with heavy-duty buckles. Described in other section

Compartment dimension: 71.00-inches wide x 22.00-inches high X 24.00-inches deep

Clear door opening: 66.875-inches wide x 14.50-inches high

One (1) compartment shall be provided aft of the rear wheels, below the upper horizontal compartment, with approximate inside dimensions as specified. The door shall be vertically-hinged and shall have an approximate clear door opening as specified.

Compartment dimension: 31.00-inches wide x 20.00-inches high x 24.00-inches deep

Clear door opening: 24.75-inches wide x 14.875-inches high

Superstructure - Rear Walk-in Loadbed

A superstructure shall be provided over the rear bed area to form an enclosed walk-in storage area floor shall have approximate dimensions of 50.00-inches in width and 108.00-inches in length. The space shall have a height of approximately 70.00-inches at the highest point from floor to ceiling.

Load bed access shall be through a large walk through door at the rear. The door(s) shall be capable of opening from the inside or outside of the compartment. The door(s) shall have T -Style Door open retainer (Stay) to allow for the door to be opened approx. 180 degrees and be held open with door stay. The bottom opening of the door frame assembly shall be as flush as possible with the leading edge of the load bed floor. A "trip" guard shall be placed over the latch catch bracket to aid in preventing an individual from tripping over the catch.

The load bed storage area shall be equipped with aluminum/steel shelving. Shelving shall be capable of supporting a minimum 250-pound load. All interior shelves shall have quick latch cargo nets to secure items on the shelves as described in other sections below. They shall not be enclosed with doors.

Two (2) rubber vents shall be placed at the rear of the superstructure.

The load bed storage area shall be configured as follows:

A custom aluminum/steel shelving structure shall be provided and extend the entire length of the body on the driver’s side above the lower compartments. The shelving structure shall be divided into two (2) sections and each section shall have one (1) fixed shelf and one (1) adjustable shelf. The width of this shelf shall be equal to the width of the lower compartment and each shelf shall have a minimum 2.00-inch lip. Due to the superstructure being tapered, the adjustable shelf could be less than equal to the width of the lower compartments.

A custom aluminum/steel shelving structure shall be provided and extend the entire length of the body on the passenger’s side above the lower compartments. The shelving structure shall be divided into two (2) sections and each section shall have one (1) fixed shelf and one (1) adjustable shelf. The width of this shelf shall be equal to the width of the lower compartment and each shelf shall have a minimum 2.00-inch lip. Due to the superstructure being tapered, the adjustable shelf could be less than equal to the width of the lower compartments.

A custom aluminum/steel shelving structure shall be provided and extend the width of the driver side and passenger side front compartments. The shelving structure shall have one (1) fixed shelf and one (1) adjustable shelf. The width of the shelves shall be equal to the width of the driver side and passenger side front compartments and each shelf shall have a minimum 1.00-inch lip. Due to the superstructure being tapered, the adjustable shelf could be less than equal to the width of the lower compartments.

The lower adjustable shelves will be shortened in length to allow for storage of the spare tire located at the front passenger-side of the loadbed.

Dedicated Spare Tire Storage

A dedicated spare tire storage area shall be provided at the front bulkhead area below the upper shelving. The tire shall be stored vertically and have a method of tire securement.

Spare Tire Mount

A permanent spare tire mount shall be affixed to the passenger side load bed wall at the front of the apparatus body.

The position of the mount shall allow for a tire up to 245/70R19.5 and the spare tire mount shall be powder coated black.

Load bed Floor Tie Down Anchors Points

Four (4) recessed tied down rings shall be installed in the load bed floor area approximately 10" inboard from the compartment wall R&L and spaced evenly between the space available Qty (2) from approx 12.00 inches forward of the rear doors & Qty (2) not to extend beyond the front shelf structure. Ties down intended to secure large items like coolers and other similar sized items.

Load-Bed Liner

The load-bed floor pan shall be coated with a Rhino type bed coating for improved traction and protection.

Storage Locker(s)

Seven (7) individual modular storage lockers, maximum four (4) lockers per side, shall be mounted to the shelf that is affixed to the top of the lower storage compartments. Each locker shall be constructed of stainless-steel and have approximate dimensions of 18.00-inches tall x 18.00-inches wide and as deep as the shelf which is approximately 24.00-inches. Each locker shall have a well ventilated hinged metal door with a slam style latch that is protected from becoming jammed by contents shifting.

Wheel Chocks

Two (2) Zephyr Industries wheel chocks shall be provided with the completed apparatus,one (1) each side. The chocks shall be yellow in color and shall be mounted vertically in a quick release mounting bracket on the rear panel of the apparatus body.

Rear License Plate Mount / Light

One clear LED light shall be provided at the rear of the body on the driver's side to illuminate the license plate. Two (2) mounting bolts, washers, and nylon locking nuts shall be properly spaced to accommodate the hole pattern of a Federal Government license plate.

Grab Handles and Locations

All steps and handrails shall be NFPA 1900, current edition, compliant and approved by the Government prior to installation.

One (1) handrail shall be mounted adjacent to the rear door on the right-side exterior to aid in entering the load bed area.

One (1) handrail shall be mounted adjacent to the rear door on the left-side interior to aid in exiting the load bed area.

Air Compressor

A Viair Corporation Model 485C Dual Air Compressor System shall be installed in the passenger-side's side front compartment.

One (1) quick disconnect air outlet shall be installed inside the load bed area next to the load bed compartment light switch and one (1) quick disconnect air outlet shall be installed near the air compressor in the passenger front compartment. The compressor shall have an "ON/OFF" switch, tire inflation gun with 200 pounds per square inch gauge and 30 feet of coiled hose.

A 2.5-gallon air storage tank shall be supplied and located under the chassis cab in a protected location for off road use.

An air pressure gauge shall be provided in an easily readable location at the compressor mounting location

DOT/ Clearance Lighting

Clearance lights shall be provided and mounted on the vehicle in compliance with FMVSS. Each light shall be LED and sealed from the environment. All lights shall be easily replaceable in the event of failure or damage. Each light shall be constructed from high impact-resistant plastic to prevent damage from gravel and other debris.

Tail Light Assembly

One (1) three taillight assembly shall be mounted on each side of the rear panel, two (2) assemblies total, as low as possible without affecting the functionality of the rear bumper and bumper skin. Each assembly shall consist of a Whelen 700 Series Amber LED warning flasher, Whelen 700 Series red LED stop/tail light, a Whelen 700 Series amber LED arrow turn signal light, and a Whelen 700 Series back up light described elsewhere in this specification. Each light shall be approximately 7.00-inches wide by 3.00-inches tall. All four (4) lights shall be mounted together in a polished aluminum four light surface mount vertical bezel.

Taillight Assembly Layout: Amber Led Warning Flasher Red LED Stop/Tail Light Amber LED Arrow Turn Signal Back Up Light

NFPA 1900Electrical Testing

Electrical system tests shall be performed in accordance with NFPA 1900 current edition. At the time of delivery, all documentation outlined in NFPA 1900 current edition shall be provided.

Vehicle Paint, Finish, Striping, Identification

The chassis shall be painted by the Original Equipment Manufacturer and the apparatus body shall be coated to match the chassis standard non metallic paint color.

Paint color and code: (Chevrolet Summit White)

Paint and Finish General

The finished apparatus and chassis shall be presented in as new condition. Any dents, scratches, rust spots, or blemishes of any kind on the apparatus will not be accepted. All exposed ferrous metal surfaces that are not plated or stainless-steel shall be cleaned and prepared and shall be painted or coated. The paint or coating, including primer, shall be applied in accordance with the paint or coating manufacturers’ recommendations. The paint shall be applied by individuals who have been certified by the paint manufacturer.

Apparatus Body Exterior

The exterior of the apparatus body shall be a single-color finish to closely match the chassis cab.

Apparatus Body Interior

The apparatus body compartment interiors shall be painted to provide a durable finish.

Other Metal item Finish

Metal parts that are powder coated flat black and all aluminum and stainless steel shall remain unpainted unless specified otherwise.

Powder-Coating Standard

Items that are specified to be powder coated shall have a minimum 1-2 mm flat black powder coated finish.

Anti-Slip Surface

Horizontal walking surfaces specified to have an anti-slip coating shall meet or exceed OSHA and NFPA 1900 (current edition) requirements. Coating shall be durable and last the life of the apparatus.

CLIN 0002

Description: 2024 Ford F450 Upfit

Quantity: 1

Agency Provided 2024 Ford Chassis F450

The completed apparatus shall be mounted on an Agency provided typically new and unused, (Acceptable Chassis Applications below)

"New" shall be defined by a chassis cab that has less than sixty (60) chassis hours and less than 500 chassis miles.

Typical Expected Features indicated below:

Front Tilting Grille / Brush Guard

The chassis shall be equipped with a heavy-duty plate style front bumper/grill guard. The front bumper/grill guard shall meet the requirements of NFPA 1900 current edition. The front bumper/grill guard shall be designed so that it does not affect the chassis manufactures warranty. The front bumper/grill guard shall be equipped with provisions for winch mounting. The front bumper/grille guard shall be equipped with two (2) integrated external tow eyes. All exterior surfaces of the entire grill guard assembly shall be coated with a minimum 1-2 mm flat black powder coated finish. The front bumper shall contain a license plate mounting position with holes or a bracket for mounting.

Rear Bumper Construction

The rear bumper shall be a minimum of 3.00-inches tall by 8.00-inches deep and extend across the entire width of the apparatus body. The bumper shall be fabricated from heavy-duty steel tubing and shall be powder coated black. The top of the bumper shall be a perforated non-skid resistant surface. The bumper shall be designed to protect the apparatus body.

Hitch Receiver

A Class IV frame-mounted 2-inch hitch receiver shall be provided. The receiver shall not reduce the angle of departure.

Trailer Electrical Connection

A 7-way round pin trailer connector shall be provided at the rear of the apparatus in proximity to the hitch receiver.

Chassis OEM provided electrical connections shall be utilized for the connector.

Apparatus Body Description

Apparatus Body

The body shall be designed for fire/rescue service operations only, and shall be constructed to withstand off-road use.

The body must be of sufficient design to be capable of withstanding the twisting and abnormal flexing, stresses and other occupational hazards caused by traveling on unimproved mountainous and rangeland roads. No commercially designed bodies intended for use in other vocations or applications are acceptable in quality, construction, design or longevity.

The installation of hardware parts such as hinges, catches, handles, or knobs shall be accomplished to avoid damaging the hardware or the mounting surface. After fabrication, all parts shall be cleaned of the following: smudges; loose, spattered, or excess welding; metal chips or fillings; or any other foreign material which might detract from the intended operation, function, or appearance of the apparatus or its equipment. This would include any particles which could loosen or become dislodged during the normal expected life of the equipment. Whenever possible, this cleaning shall take place before the parts are assembled.

Threaded parts or devices shall show no evidence of cross-threading, mutilation, or detrimental burrs. All screw type and rivet fasteners shall be tight to allow no relative movement between the attached parts. All bolts and screws shall not be tightened in excess of the SAE torque standard established for the grade, screw, and thread type.

The entire apparatus body shall be an independent structure and shall be removable in its entirety without the disassembly of any compartments, flooring, or other structural components.

The body shall be designed to be approximately as wide as the outside wheel track on the rear axle. This will allow the apparatus to maneuver more easily in off-road environments. The body shall be approximately 94 inches wide from side to side at the rear of the apparatus.

Each compartment shall have a ¾-inch drain located in the rear of the compartment fitted with an easily removable rubber grommet closure.

The apparatus body shall be fabricated of a minimum of 12 gauge structural steel cross- members, providing structural support.

Deck shall be constructed of a minimum of ⅛-inch diamond plate steel. Exterior and interior panels shall be constructed of a minimum of 18 gauge galvanneal steel. This shall provide a strong, corrosion free structure that will withstand the rigors of wildland fire operations.

All materials used in the construction of the body shall be treated with a corrosion- preventing coating.

The deck width shall be 54 inches wide with no wheel well intrusions.

Body Frame Construction

The apparatus body and compartments shall be supported with a frame constructed of commercial grade steel channel or tubular steel members. The frame shall extend under the wheel well areas at the front and rear and shall be attached to the compartments. The cross-members in the support system shall be spaced so that there is no more than ¼-inch of vertical deflection per 256 square inches when 250 lbs. is evenly distributed over 40 square inches. The frame shall be constructed to become an integral portion of the apparatus body. The channel or tubular steel deck and compartment support frames shall be strong enough to support 5000 pounds in the bed area and 1000 pounds of equipment in each side compartment (the actual load capability of the completed apparatus may be limited by the GVWR)

Body Mounting

A spring loaded body mounting system shall be used to mount the body to the chassis. This system shall be designed to allow independent movement between the body frame and the chassis frame protecting the module from the stresses and twisting rendered by the flexing of the chassis frame. The mounts shall be pre-engineered for their intended use.

The mounting hardware (nuts, bolts, washers) required for complete body installation shall be Grade 8 for sizes ½-inch and smaller, and Grade 5 for sizes larger than ½-inch. All nuts shall be self-locking style. All mounting brackets shall be painted black.

Grab Handles

Two 10-inch NFPA-compliant chrome-plated grab handles shall be provided and located at the rear of the body, one mounted vertically on each side of the rear-facing surface of the upper compartment.

Two 18-inch NFPA-compliant chrome-plated grab handles shall be provided and located on the cab rack and light bar mount, one mounted on each side of the rack.

Compartmentation

Compartment configuration and approximate sizes required are listed below:

Apparatus body height: 40 inches

Compartment depth: 20 inches

Driver's side compartment configuration:

Forward vertical compartment: 36 inches wide, vertically hinged, hinged side toward front of apparatus body

Horizontal compartment over wheel well:

45 inches wide by 18 inches high, horizontally hinged, drop-down door. This compartment shall have a minimum useable opening of 14 inches high.

Aft vertical compartment:

27 inches wide, vertically hinged, hinged side toward rear of apparatus body

Passenger's side compartment configuration:

Forward vertical compartment: 35 inches wide, vertically hinged, hinged side toward front of apparatus body

Horizontal compartment over wheel well:

73 inches wide by 18 inches high, horizontally hinged, drop-down door. This compartment shall have a minimum useable opening of 14 inches high.

Lower rear vertical compartment:

27 inches wide by 22 inches high, vertically hinged, hinged side toward rear of apparatus body

Compartment Doors

All compartment doors shall be integral in design and recessed into the apparatus body sides, sized to provide easy access to all interior areas of the compartment. All doors shall be consistent in fit and finish with the apparatus body.

All doors shall be weatherproof and maintain contact with all points of the weather stripping. Weather stripping shall be bulb type, attached to the opening flange of the compartment opening.

Door Latches and Hardware

Unless where noted, all compartment door latch assemblies shall be installed with threaded fasteners, shall not be welded, and shall be easily removable for servicing or replacement. All latches shall be of a slam-type design, with a single-point latching operation. Matching striker bolts shall be utilized with all latch assemblies. All striker bolts shall have slotted mounting holes, and shall be attached with bolts to captive steel plates in the body structure for strength and ease of adjustment. Welded striker bolts or plates shall not be acceptable.

All hardware shall be corrosion resistant and suitable for its intended use. All nuts and bolts shall be stainless steel.

Stainless steel nuts shall be the self-locking type. All latch assemblies shall be keyed alike to 1250. All compartment locks for a given engine shall be either vertical or horizontal when locked so that it is visually apparent whether or not a compartment is locked or unlocked. Ten spare keys shall be provided.

All door latch assemblies shall be of a flush-mount, “T or D-Handle” two step design, with all external components fabricated from polished stainless steel.

Door Hold Open Devices

All vertically-hinged, outward-opening compartment doors shall be provided with an over center door check to hold the door in the desired position. The door check shall be attached to the top of the door and fastened to a stainless steel plate bolted into the body and door.

All vertically-hinged, outward opening compartment doors shall be capable of being closed with one hand, allowing a free hand to hold equipment or supplies.

All horizontally-hinged, drop-down, outward-opening compartment doors shall open to a 90° angle. They shall be supported by a minimum of 3⁄32-inch aircraft-type stainless steel cable with stainless steel fork ends, or heavy duty steel chain with sheath. The fork ends shall be attached at each end to a stainless bracket so that the cable can hinge as the door is closed.

Adjustable Shelf Channels

Vertically-mounted steel Unistrut™ channels shall be provided and installed in all enclosed body compartments, except passenger's side lower rear compartment, for the current or future installation of infinitely-adjustable shelving, slide out trays or equipment brackets.

Tailgate

A 12-inch high fold down rear tailgate shall be provided. The inner surface of the tailgate shall be steel tread plate. The tailgate shall overlap the rear vertical body surfaces such that the tailgate does not reduce the length of the deck when closed. No advertising shall be permitted.

Compartment Shelves

Seven adjustable shelves shall be provided and installed in the completed body compartments. The shelf locations shall be as follows:

Two in the driver's side forward vertical compartment

Two in driver's side aft vertical compartment

Two in the passenger's side forward vertical compartment

One in the passenger's side horizontal compartment

No shelving in passenger side lower rear vertical compartment, or driver's side horizontal compartment.

Compartment Venting

Venting shall aid in air circulation and reduce moisture and fumes caused by fuel storage. All compartments shall be vented on the back wall with louvered vents on the vertical surface of the bed.

Compartment Floor Mats

All enclosed side body compartments shall have floor mats installed in them, custom cut to fit the compartment floors.

The floor mats shall be black in color and shall be easily removable to allow the compartment to be cleaned. The floor mats shall be designed to provide ventilation to the equipment stored in the compartment, and to protect the stored equipment from direct contact with the metal compartment floor surfaces. Turtle Tile brand floor mats meet this requirement.

Rear Cab Rack and Light Bar Mount

One cab rack to mount the light bar shall be fabricated and installed at the forward end of the apparatus body, directly behind the cab. The horizontal top bar and upright legs of the rack shall be fabricated from 2-inch by 2-inch square steel tubing welded to a ⅜-inch by 3-inch steel flat bar base. The top of the rack shall conform to the shape of the chassis cab.

The rack shall include a stainless steel expanded metal bulkhead-mounted cab window guard. It shall be powder coated black.

Cargo Racks

Cargo racks shall be mounted on top of both utility body side packs. The racks shall be fabricated from 1-inch steel tubing with expanded metal or punched metal sides. Cargo racks shall be approximately 93 inches wide by 9 inches high by 18 inches deep. The racks shall be fabricated and mounted such that there is an approximate ¾-inch gap between the top of the surface of the body and the cargo rack frame bottom.

The cargo racks shall be powder coated black.

Spare Tire Storage

The spare tire shall be securely mounted vertically, immediately aft and against the front wall on the passenger side.

Fuel Can Storage

A divider shall be installed to provide secure fuel can storage. The divider shall be fabricated from 0.120 wall 1-inch square or round tubing and shall be installed to provide a 13½-inch to 14-inch gap aft of the fuel transfer next to the spare tire. The divider shall be installed approximately 9 inches above the deck such that 5 gallon jerry cans will be secure. The divider shall be powder coated black.

There shall be a 76-inch minimum clear space from the tailgate to the fuel can storage divider for possible ATV transportation or slip on pump installation.

Cargo Tie-Downs

Four in-deck tie-down D-rings shall be installed flush with the utility body deck, in the four corners of the remaining deck space. Each tie-down shall have a load capacity of 2000 pounds minimum.

Deck Non-Skid Coating

The utility body deck shall have a protective/non-skid coating applied, black in color. The non-skid coating shall be applied to the remaining deck space and up the sidewalls 6 inches high.

Electrical Components

License Plate Bracket and Light

One clear LED light shall be provided at the rear of the body on the driver's side to illuminate the license plate. Two (2) mounting bolts, washers, and nylon locking nuts shall be properly spaced to accommodate the hole pattern of a Federal Government license plate.

Cluster/Clearance Lights and Reflectors

Three round ICC L.E.D. clearance lights shall be located at the rear of the apparatus above the bumper.

Additional lighting shall be provided to conform to DOT, Federal and NHTSA specifications for vehicles of 80 inches wide.

All lighting shall be compatible with the 12 volt chassis electrical system. Lighting shall be located according to ICC regulations.

Compartment Lights

L.E.D. strip lighting shall be provided and installed in each exterior compartment. Full length L.E.D. strip lighting shall be installed behind the door frame on the left side, right side and top. The strip lighting shall be positively attached to the inside of the compartment and shall be easily removable for replacement or repair. No adhesive tape shall be used to mount the lights of mounting clips. The L.E.D. strip lighting provided shall have a maximum spacing of 1” inch between the light-emitting diodes. Code 3® Model #CW0803, sized per compartment dimensions, or equivalent, shall be installed.

Each compartment shall be equipped with one manual “push-pull” off-on waterproof marine type switch mounted in the top corner. This switch will allow for the L.E.D. strip lights to be turned on manually and off upon the door closing. Cole Hersee™, #W606, or equivalent, shall be installed.

Tail Light Assembly

One (1) three taillight assembly shall be mounted on each side of the rear panel, two (2) assemblies total, as low as possible without affecting the functionality of the rear bumper and bumper skin. Each assembly shall consist of a Whelen 700 Series Amber LED warning flasher, Whelen 700 Series red LED stop/tail light, a Whelen 700 Series amber LED arrow turn signal light, and a Whelen 700 Series back up light described elsewhere in this specification. Each light shall be approximately 7.00-inches wide by 3.00-inches tall. All four

(4) lights shall be mounted together in a polished aluminum four light surface mount vertical bezel.

Taillight Assembly Layout: Amber Led Warning Flasher Red LED Stop/Tail Light Amber LED Arrow Turn Signal Back Up Light

NFPA 1900 Electrical Testing

Electrical system tests shall be performed in accordance with NFPA 1900 current edition. At the time of delivery, all documentation outlined in NFPA 1900 current edition shall be provided.

Apparatus Finish

Apparatus Body Color

The chassis shall be painted by the Original Equipment Manufacturer and the apparatus body shall be coated to match the chassis standard non metallic paint color.

Paint color and code: (Ford White)

Paint and Finish General

The finished apparatus and chassis shall be presented in as new condition. Any dents, scratches, rust spots, or blemishes of any kind on the apparatus will not be accepted. All exposed ferrous metal surfaces that are not plated or stainless-steel shall be cleaned and prepared and shall be painted or coated. The paint or coating, including primer, shall be applied in accordance with the paint or coating manufacturers’ recommendations. The paint shall be applied by individuals who have been certified by the paint manufacturer.

Apparatus Body Exterior

The exterior of the apparatus body shall be a single-color finish to closely match the chassis cab.

Apparatus Body Interior

The apparatus body compartment interiors shall be painted to provide a durable finish.

Other Metal item Finish

Metal parts that are powder coated flat black and all aluminum and stainless steel shall remain unpainted unless specified otherwise.

Powder-Coating Standard

Items that are specified to be powder coated shall have a minimum 1-2 mm flat black powder coated finish.

Anti-Slip Surface

Horizontal walking surfaces specified to have an anti-slip coating shall meet or exceed OSHA and NFPA 1900 (current edition) requirements. Coating shall be durable and last the life of the apparatus.

Equipment

Completed Apparatus

The following equipment shall be provided with the completed apparatus. The equipment shall be new and unused, and shall meet all current NFPA, OSHA and other applicable safety regulations.

Wheel Chocks

Two (2) Zephyr Industries wheel chocks shall be provided with the completed…