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This document is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for a Type 6 Wildland Fire Engine for the Carolina Sandhills/Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge in South Carolina. The anticipated performance period is from contract award through August 1, 2025. The solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 336120 with a size standard of 1,500 employees.

Key details include:

  • Offerors are required to conduct a site visit prior to submitting a quote by contacting the technical point of contact.
  • All questions must be submitted in writing by July 29, 2024.
  • Quotes are due by July 31, 2024.
  • Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis considering technical, past performance, and price factors.
  • The required product specifications are detailed in the attached Supply Requirement document.

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Supply Requirement

Carolina Sandhills / Pee Dee NWR

NWCG compliant “Type 6” Wildland Fire Engine

Delivery

360 days after receipt of the purchase order

Truck Chassis:

The completed apparatus shall be mounted on a new Ford Super Duty F-550 series chassis with a 4-door Crew Cab. The Crew Cab shall be 35" longer than the regular cab and feature four full size doors with a rear bench. The chassis shall have a 7,000 lbs front GAWR and a 14,706 lbs rear GAWR. The wheelbase shall be 176" with a 60" cab to axle measurement.

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) shall be 19,500-pounds.

Dual Rear Wheels on Chassis

The chassis shall be equipped with dual rear wheels. Mud flaps shall be installed on the apparatus body aft of the rear wheels.

Wheelbase

The wheelbase shall be no greater than approximately 179.00-inches.

Cab-to-Axle

The cab-to-axle measurement shall be approximately 60.00-inches.

Motor

The chassis shall be equipped with an electronically controlled turbo diesel engine. It shall be EPA compliant. The engine shall be rated at a minimum of 300 horsepower and 660 ft.-lbs. of torque.

Motor Air Intake and Filtration

The chassis shall be equipped with a heavy-duty air cleaner.

Options on the Motor

The following items shall be equipped by the Original Equipment Manufacturer, after market alternatives will not be accepted.

- Motor shall be equipped with dual alternators totaling 410 amps

- Motor shall be equipped with an OEM engine block heater

Battery

Two (2), 78 Amp, 12-volt maintenance free batteries totaling 750 cold cranking amps.

High Idle, Engine Speed Control

An NFPA 1906 compliant Engine Speed Control Device shall be installed to allow an increase in engine speed while the vehicle is parked.

Transmission

The chassis shall be equipped with a heavy duty TorqShift 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission with Tow/Haul mode.

Transfer Case

An OEM all-wheel drive transfer case shall be an electronic shift-on-the-fly two (2) speed transfer case.

Suspension

The front suspension shall be coil springs with heavy duty gas shock absorbers. The front suspension shall have a minimum rating of 7,000 pounds. The rear suspension shall have a minimum 14,706 pounds.

rear leaf suspension with shocks. The front drive axle shall have a minimum ground rating capacity of 7,000 pounds. The rear drive axle shall have a minimum ground rating capacity of 14,706 pounds. A manually controlled rear differential lock shall be installed if available from the OEM chassis manufacturer. The axles shall each have a 4.88 limlted slip axle gear ratio. Chassis shall be equipped with Low Deflection Spacer (86S) that includes 2.00-inch spacer blocks.

Wheels and Tires

The chassis shall be equipped with factory 19.5-inch wheels 245/70R19.5 Michelin XDE or equal. A full size matched spare tire with rim, 6-ton hydraulic jack, and lug wrench shall be supplied with the completed apparatus.

Fuel Tank + Auxiliary Tank

The chassis shall be equipped a single fuel tank with a capacity of 40-gallons.

Auxiliary 10-gallon fuel tank to supply the gas pump engine

Cab

The cab shall be configured as four (4) full door crew cab.

Interior

All interior upholstery/hardware including seating, dashboard, floor coverings, steering wheel, dash components, sun visors and all trim and door panels shall be Ford OEM supplied vinyl and color coordinated.

- Six (6) upfitter switches located on the overhead console

Exterior

The following Ford OEM supplied exterior hardware shall be included:

- Front fender vents

- Black or chrome plated grille

- Halogen headlights;

- 3-blink lane change signal

- Roof clearance lights

- Solar tinted glass

- Fixed rear window

- Black or chrome plated door handles

- Back-up Camera

Cab Door Locks and Windows

Power Windows and Locks

The chassis shall be equipped with power windows and door locks.

Seating

All seating positions shall have OEM certified seat belts.

- Front - OEM supplied 40/20/40 vinyl split bench with center portion removed for console

- Rear - OEM supplied 60/40 vinyl bench seat

Steering Wheel

The chassis shall have a tilt steering for maximum comfort and ease of operation by multiple drivers.

Cruise Control

The chassis shall be equipped with cruise control.

Air Conditioning and Heating

The chassis shall be equipped with OEM air conditioning and heating.

Black Nerf Style Bars

Black nerf style tubular running boards shall be provided on each side of the chassis cab below the doors.

Tow Package

Chassis shall be equipped with an OEM trailer tow package that includes an aftermarket trailer wiring kit.

A trailer brake controller shall be optioned on the chassis as well.

Center Console

The cab shall be equipped with an angled front, form-fitted control console located between the front drivers and officers seats. This console shall be sized to accommodate the installation of a switch panel for the control of the emergency and general illumination lighting, siren controller, and department-mounted radios. The switch panel shall consist of an sixteen or comparable (16) switch multiplex module with lighted switches. The switch module shall have back lighted identification plates on a non-glare panel surface.

The switch panel shall be illuminated whenever the master switch is in the "ON" position. Panel light brightness shall dim automatically via the multiplexing system when the chassis headlights are turned "ON". The cab console shall be fabricated from steel, and powder coated with a black finish.

The following controls and switches shall be positioned from forward to aft on the center console as follows:

- Two (2) faceplate for department specified radios

- An Innovative Products, Inc. Magnetic Mic base for each of the agency's radios

- One (1) microphone hanger for the electronic siren microphone

- One (1) switch panel with sixteen (16) switches

- One (1) electronic siren controller

- Two (2) cup holders

- Two (2) 12-volt aftermarket power outlets

- Four (4) 12-volt USB outlets

- One (1) 6.00-inch storage compartment

- Two (2) adjustable arm rests

The specific console layout shall be discussed/determined during the pre-work conference and a drawing of the layout shall be provided to the end user for approval.

12-Volt Power Sources

Center Console

The cab shall have four (4) addltional 12-volt power sources provide on the center console for recharging cell phones, or other similar battery operated devices. Two (2) of the power sources shall be dual 2.1A USB style ports and two (2) shall be plunger style, flush mounted in the center console and shall have rubber cabs. The power sources shall be wired so they will be "active" when the BODY MASTER switch is in the ON position.

Battery Charger / Conditioner

A PRO Charging Systems Professional Series charger shall be provided for the OEM chassis cab's 12-volt battery system.

The charger shall be configured for one (1) 15-amp bank (PS1) and shall feature on-board diagnostic codes, battery maintenance mode, LED lights indicating the state of charge and by reverse polarity protected. The charger shall be mounted in a location to be determined during the pre-work conference.

A PRO Charging Systems Marine On-Board Charger Inlet shall be mounted in a location to be determined during the pre-work conference. The charger inlet housing material shall be nylon and include a molded flexible vinyl dust cover. The charger inlet shall be wired to the Professional Series charger.

A PRO Charging Systems Battery Fuel Gauge shall be installed on the driver's side of the center console.

The battery fuel gauge shall feature a nine (9) LED array showing the battery depletion, shall flash when charging, and have a low battery voltage LED indicator.

Air Compressor

A Viair Corporation or similar ultra duty air compressor system shall be installed in the driver's side front compartment. One (1) quick disconnect air outlet shall be installed on the operators panel and one (1) quick disconnect air outlet shall be installed near the air compressor in the specified compartment. The compressor shall have an "ON/OFF" switch, tire inflation gun with 200 pounds per square inch gauge and 30-foot coiled hose. A 2.5-gallon air storage tank shall be supplied. The tank will be located under the chassis cab and protected for off road use.

Wiring for Radio(s) Installation

The chassis cab interior shall be wired with two (2) wiring bundles for connecting department mobile radios. The bundles shall be separate from each other and terminate in a Deutsch brand connectors. The antenna wires shall remain separate from the connector. A pigtail shall be included for each bundle for connecting the department radio into the wiring harness. Each bundle including antenna wires shall be labeled RADIO 1 or RADIO 2. In addition the individual wires in each pigtail shall be labeled (Battery Power, Ground, PA Input, etc.). The pig tails and antenna wires shall be a minimum of 3-feet or as long as required for installation of the radios. All connections shall be made to the battery. Blade style fuse holders, using the same size fuses as the chassis, shall be installed in the pigtails for the constant power, but no fuses shall be installed.

The location for the radio installation and radio wiring bundles shall be determined in conjunction with the NFEP, overhead shall not be acceptable.

Wiring bundle for RADIO 1 shall consist of:

- Harness side connector: DT06-0BSA

- Pigtail side connector: DT04-08PA

- One (1) Red 10-gauge constant power to the battery. This shall split into two (2) 14-gauge wires going into the cavities 1 and 2 on the connector.

- One (1) Red with Black Stripe 12-gauge connected to the chassis ignition, supplying power when either the vehicle ignition is in the • Auxiliary" or "Run" position. This shall split into t\1,/() (2) 14-gauge wires going into the cavities 3 and 4 on the connector.

- One (1) Black 10-gauge ground wired direct to the battery. This shall split into two (2) 14-gauge wires going into the cavities 7 and 8 on the connector.

- One (1) set of 18-gauge wires connected to the radio audio input for the PA system consisting of two

(2) Light Blue wires going into the cavities 5 and 6 on the connector. If polarity is needed with the audio input for PA System the positive shall be solid (cavity 5) and the negative shall have a White Stripe (cavity 6)

- One (1) antenna lead which shall be labeled coiled and secured near the RADIO 1 connector

Wiring bundle for RADIO 2 shall consist of:

- Harness side connector: DTHD Series

- Pigtail side connector: DTHD Series

- One (1) Red 8-gauge constant power to the battery. This shall terminate into a DTHD0S-1-85 connector

- One (1) Red with White Stripe 12-gauge connected to the chassis ignition, supplying power when either the vehicle ignition is in the "Auxiliary• or "Run• position. This shall terminate into a DTHD06-1- 125 connector

- One (1) Black 8-gauge ground wired direct to the battery. This shall terminate into a DTHD04-1-8P connector

- One (1) antenna lead which shall be labeled coiled and secured near the RADIO 2 connector

Radio Model(s): _____________ _

Antenna Leads and Bases

Two (2) antenna mounts with coaxial cable shall be supplied and installed a minimum of 18.00-inches apart and centered on the chassis cab roof. The components shall consist of a brass %-inch New Motorola (NMO) style Antenna Mount and Double Shielded Coaxial Cable soldiered to the base. The coaxial cable shall terminate in the cab console and have a minimum of four (4) feet of additional cable.

The cable shall be routed from the chassis/cab headliner to the console in a concealed manner. All cables shall be labeled as to where they are installed on the roof. A protective rain cap shall be installed on each NMO antenna mount. Each cap shall be labeled as to the respective pre-wired set by placing a "RADIO 1

• or "RADIO 2" on the rain cap itself.

Map Light

A Whelen 6.00-inch round split white/blue interior map light shall be centered between the driver and passenger side front seats. A switch shall be located on the light head that allows the end user to switch between the white LEDs and blue LEDs.

Backup Alarm

One (1) Federal Signal Evacuator series solid state back up alarm shall be provided at the rear of the apparatus, protected from impact and debris. The back-up alarm shall be wired to the reverse circuit of the transmission and shall provide an audible alarm to the rear of the apparatus when reverse gear is selected. The alarm shall have a volume of 107 decibelswhile in operation.

Skid Plates/Impact Protection

The chassis shall be equipped with impact protection/skid plates in the following locations:

- Lower radiator skid plate

- Engine skid plate

- Transfer case skid plate

- Chassis exhaust system

The design shall allow for regular maintenance and checks of common items (oil drain, oil filter, differential fluids, grease fitting, fuel water separator, etc.) without major disassembly. These guards and shields shall be designed to prevent trapping common grasses and other small debris which may ignite.

Reasonable component protection shall be provided as manufacturer deems necessary for operations in extreme environments and conditions for easily damaged electrical components, drive line, cooling system, and/or suspension components. Intent of the shielding is to assist in the protection of the undercarriage components from impact during road less operations and to assist in the survivability of the apparatus. Skid plates and impact protection shall be capable of supporting the weight of the apparatus without complete failure, a degree of distortion is allowed. All exterior surfaces of the skid plates/impact protection shall be coated with a minimum 1-2 mm flat black powder coated finish.

Ember Separator Screens

The chassis engine air intakes shall be equipped with an ember separator screen fabricated from stainless-steel screen. The screen shall be fabricated in a manner that allows it to be easily removable without the use of tools for cleaning/inspection, and provide complete protection from embers from entering the filter area of the air filter box. The chassis cab air intake shall be equipped with an ember separator fabricated from stainless-steel screen. A warning label, stating: "This apparatus is equipped with an air filter ember protection screen; routine inspection is required." shall be provided and installed in the apparatus cab interior. This label shall be located so that it is visible from the drivers seating position.

Front Bumper/ Brush Guard

The chassis shall be equipped with a custom heavy-duty plate style front bumper/grill guard. The front bumper/grill guard shall meet the requirements of NFPA 1906 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 designed so that it does not negatively affect the chassis approach angle. The front bumper/grill guard shall be equipped with provisions for winch mounting. The front bumper/grill guard shall be equipped with two (2) integrated external tow eyes with a rated capacity enough to extricate the apparatus if necessary. The weight of the front bumper/grill guard shall not exceed 175 lbs.

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.

Off-Road Light

One (1) 20.00-inch dual row LED light bar, with combination spot/flood illumination, shall be provided at the front of the vehicle. The light bar shall be mounted on the middle/bottom bar of the heavy-duty front bumper and brush guard to permit maximum illumination coverage. The wiring harness shall be routed in a manner to protect it from being snagged by branches or foreign objects. The light shall be wired to one (1) of the SPS switches and labeled "FRNT SCENE".

Warn Industries 16.5ti Winch

One (1) Warn electrically operated 16,500 pound winch with hook, 100 ft.Syndra Synthetic Rope, and remote control shall be provided.

Rear Bumper

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 4F stainless-steel CNC punched and perforated non-skid resistant surface. The bumper shall be designed to protect the apparatus body.

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.

Mud Flaps

One (1) pair of flexible rubber mud flaps shall be provided on both sides of the apparatus body behind the rear wheels. The mud flaps shall attached the backside of the rear bumper, between the body and bumper, via a mounting plate that shall be welded to the bumper. The mud flaps shall extend down far enough to be effective, but shall not allow the mud flaps to become entangled with the rear tires when the apparatus is backing up.

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 eyes shall be large enough to attach a threaded clevis but shall not be large enough to pass a tow strap through.

Step Lights

The apparatus shall have LED step lights to provide illumination of the chassis cab door entry areas, top of compartment tops, and pump operator's area. The lights shall be programmed to illuminate when any of the cab doors are opened or when the "STEP L TS" up fitter switch is in the "ON" position. These lights shall be mounted in the following locations to provide step area lighting around the apparatus:

- One (1) 4.00-inch round diameter, forward facing, flush mounted on the front of the driver apparatus body, with a stainless-steel security flange.

- One (1) 4.00-inch round diameter, forward facing, flush mounted on the front of the passenger apparatus body, with a stainless-steel security flange.

- Two (2) 4.00-inch round diameter, downward facing, flush mounted in the rear bumper to illuminate the rear step area, with a stainless-steel security flange. The two (2) downward facing lights located in the rear bumper shall also illuminate with the pump panel light switch.

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).

Flexible 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. As such, the body frame shall not rest on the chassis frame at any point. The mounts shall be pre-engineered for their intended use. All 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 1/~inch. All nuts shall be self-locking style. All mounting brackets shall be powder coated black.

The body front shall be mounted utilizing fluorescent powder coated pre-engineering springs. The center mount shall consist of an

18-inch-long Delrin spacer mounted mid-length allowing the body frame to rest in a neutral position under full load. The rear body mounts shall be affixed via solid mounts to the chassis frame.

Apparatus Body Construction

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 more than the SAE torque standard established for the grade, screw, and thread type. The entire body 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 98-inches-wide from side to side at the rear of the apparatus. The top of the apparatus shall have a nonskid surface across the entire area. The non-skid shall be consistent along the tops of the body and be free of any dirt, grease, or foreign material. There surface directly under the independent body modules shall be a smooth gel coated finish to allow for a better seal between the bottom of the independent body modules and top of the body. Additionally, the top of the apparatus body shall support, without distortion, a walking person weighing up to 300 lbs. The entire apparatus body shall be an independent structure fabricated from bonded and molded fiber reinforced composite panels and compartments. The resin shall be thermoset and shall not be subject to distortion or loss of structural integrity at temperatures at minimum of 350° Fahrenheit (176 Celsius). This shall provide a strong, lightweight, corrosion free structure that will withstand extremely high temperatures.

All fiberglass used in the construction of the body shall be grade "E1 or "S," and the resin to glass ratio shall be a 30/70 ratio average or higher. The glass reinforced polyester shall not be less than 3/16-inch thick at any point on the body. Additionally, all coring materials shall have a minimum covering of 1/8-inch thick glass and resin on either side. All coring for bulkheads, partitions, floors, compartments, and doors shall be either PVC-based, rigid, closed cell structural foam, or composite material. Wood is not acceptable. The apparatus manufacturer shall determine the proper thickness and foam density for each application. The fiber composite body shall allow for up to 30° flex off-center without causing body fatigue or component failure.

Wheel Well Area

The inside of each wheel well shall be lined with three (3) separate pieces of minimum 18-gauge stainless-steel sheet material to protect the underside of the entire body wheel well area. Each sheet shall be attached with stainless-steel screws or bolted with self-locking nuts. The use of rivets shall not be acceptable.

Compartment Door Construction

All compartment doors shall be integral in design and recessed into the apparatus body sides, sized to provide easy access to an 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. The interior surface of the compartment door shall be a white gel coat surface of a quality and uniformity equal to that of the exterior surface of the apparatus body. The compartment doors shall be cored with industrial grade closed cell PVC foam, or composite material, of the correct thickness.

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. The passenger side front compartment shall utilize a gas shock as the door opening device. This is used due to the full-length shelf pertaining to the hard-suction hose compartment. 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. Any/all measures shall be taken to reinforce the mounting/fastening locations of the retainers to allow the end user to use the door as a "work bench".

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° 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, "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 1250 lock cylinder shall be configured so that in the vertical position it is "UNLOCKED" and in the horizontal position it is "LOCKED". A minimum of ten (10) 1250 keys shall be provided with the apparatus upon delivery.

Compartment Shelves

Each shelf shall be one-piece pultruded fiberglass with nylon reinforced composite end caps and provision for dividers on 2.00-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

Shelf Dividers and Retention Clips

Curb Side Front:

- Two (2) adjustable shelves w/ SS Pull out Drawer

Curb Side Center:

- One (1) adjustable shelf

Curb Side Rear:

- Open

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

Stainless-Steel Pull-Out Tray / Drawer

A stainless-steel wall mounted pull-out drawer shall replace a single adjustable shelf in any of the 35.00-inch-wide compartments. The tray/ drawer height shall remain adjustable. The tray shall lock in the extended or retracted position via locking mechanisms incorporated into the slides of the tray. The trays shall have the capabilities of supporting 250 pounds at any point on the tray when fully extended, without flexing or becoming distorted. The dimensions for the pull-out tray shall be approximately equal to the compartment opening and depth, with a 2.00-inch to 3.00-inch depth/outer edge and adjustable dividers.

Location(s): Curb side Front (1) / Drivers side Front (1)

Composite Adjustable Shelf Channels

Vertically-mounted composite shelving tracks shall be provided and installed in all enclosed body compartments, except passengers 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 2.00-inches vertically utilizing nylon reinforced composite shelving standards with embedded stainless lock nuts.

Compartment Lighting

Each compartment shall have three (3) LED light strips. The LEDs and electronics shall be enclosed in a 5/8-inch diameter Lexan tube that is sealed at both ends with rubber caps to create a waterproof environment and be suitable for mounting in a wet location. The tube shall rotate to adjust the beam direction as required. The lighting shall be secured with molded nylon mounting clips. 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 lighting shall carry a five (5) year warranty.

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.

A permanent and compliant red/white placard noting fuel storage shall be in plain view and permanently affixed to the exterior surface of each door.

A permanent warning label shall be affixed to the exterior surface of the passenger side rear compartment. The label shall read "DANGER: Do Not Store Flammable Liquid or Combustible Material in this Compartment".

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.

Rear Cab Protection

There shall be a permanently mounted aluminum square tube cab window guard mounted at the front of the body directly behind the cab. The purpose of the guard is to protect the rear cab area and rear window, add structural integrity of the apparatus body, and provide mounting points for the apparatus' light bar and two (2) flood lights. The guard shall contain a means of concealing and protecting the wiring required to supply power to the lights. The mounting point of the apparatus light bar shall extend approximately 2 inches above the roof height of the cab and shall be removable. The guard shall be constructed in a manner that allows for clear vision into and out of the cab area by the use of an aluminum mesh window screen. The window screen shall be an integral part of the guard with the tube being slotted for installation of the screen. The window screen shall be welded to the tube to prevent vibration. This design shall protect the user from possible snagging of clothing or equipment on rough edges. There shall be drain holes in the bottom of the tubes to allow for water to exit. The cab shield assembly shall be powder coated black.

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 horizontally in a quick release mounting bracket in a location to be determined at pre-con meeting.

Rear License Plate Mount/ Light

One (1) TecNiq, Inc. model number L 11-WC00-1 clear LED light or similar 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.

Apparatus Body Trim for appearance, wear, and enhanced visibility at night. The tread plate shall be designed so that joints are minimized and shall cover the entire vertical surface area. The vertical surface at the rear of the body shall be covered with a minimum 3/16-inch-thick smooth aluminum for the application of the rear chevron striping described elsewhere in this specification. The aluminum panel shall be designed so that joints are minimized and shall cover the entire vertical surface area. Scuff guards shall be provided and installed on the bottom horizontal edges of the body, both forward and aft of the rear wheel well openings. The scuff guards shall be fabricated from 1/8-inch polished aluminum tread plate.

Fold Down Steps

Two (2) NFPA-compliant fold down steps shall be provided and installed at the drivers side rear of the apparatus. The steps shall be fabricated from heavy duty cast aluminum with spring assisted folded hinges. The top of the steps shall be an integral diamond point skid resistant surface that allows water to flow off the step without ice formation in cold weather use. The steps shall be offset bilaterally from each other approximately 12.00-inches to facilitate ease of climbing. The vertical distance from the bumper to the first step, between the two (2) steps and from the top step to the top of the apparatus shall not exceed 14.00-inches. A NFPA compliant grab handle shall be positioned as needed for use in onto the bumper to access steps. One (1) warning plate shall be affixed to the rear of the apparatus body in a conspicuous location. The warning plate shall read "WARNING: DO NOT RIDE ON REAR STEP WHILE

VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY

MAY RESULT."

General Wiring Specification

A single Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) battery system shall be installed to operate both the chassis and package electrical system. A single Cole Hersee on/off switch shall be supplied by the body builder. This switch labeled "BODY MASTER ON" shall mount separately or as a part of the master console. When in the 'OFF" position, all electrical power to the apparatus fire package shall be off. The battery shall be installed in an accessible location. The apparatus electrical system shall remain independent of the OEM system unless there is authorization from the OEM chassis manufacturer. The apparatus body, modules of the apparatus body (i.e. pump house) and chassis shall be individually wired as independent modules and connected as a completed unit at the final assembly via waterproof electrical connectors located in the electrical compartment. The intent of this is to be able to remove portions of the completed apparatus for major service and repair without requiring the electrical system to be cut. Seals shall be provided on each individual wire and the assembly. All GXUSXL wiring for the apparatus body shall be within a temperature resistant harness rated at a minimum of 280-degrees. All wires in each harness shall be color and function coded. Wiring shall be run along structural rails and tied in a neat and orderly manner. Wiring passing through compartments shall be protected from tears, abrasions, and cuts caused by loose items moving in the compartment space. Wiring shall comply with OEM / component manufacturers recommendations and standards. The completed body shall be grounded to the chassis with a minimum •o• gauge wire with crimped and soldered lugs. The lug shall be bolted to the chassis after the removal of all paints, rust, etc. Additionally, a minimum 3/4-inches braided ground strap shall be furnished between the body and chassis. The ground strap shall have soldered tabs on each end and attached to the chassis as above except that stainless steel star washers shall be used between the ground strap tab and bolt. After attachment, all ground connection points shall be sprayed (soaked) with non-hardening battery terminal sealer. A ground strap shall also be installed from the pump engine to the apparatus body.

Electrical Components and Ratings

Electrical Components

All electrical components such as solenoids, speakers, motors, etc. shall be environmentally rated to a minimum of IP67 and shall be MIL-STD 810 compliant for temperature, humidity, vibration, altitude, shock, sand and dust, immersion, contamination by fluids, humidity and solar radiation.

Wire Grade

GXL or SXL Grade Rated from 60-260 F.

Connections Terminations

Connections shall be environmentally sealed to prevent corrosion.

Loom and Ties

All wire loom and wire ties shall be rated to a minimum of 260 F.

Indicator/ Warning Light(s}

The following indicator lights are described in greater detail elsewhere in this specification:

- Battery On: There shall be a green LED indicator light visible to the driver which illuminates when the master body switch is activated. The light shall be labeled "BODY MASTER". The LED light shall be mounted adjacent to the master switch, in a position that will help reduce glare within the cab during night operations: this light may be programmed to dim when the headlights are on.

- Door Ajar "DO NOT MOVE APPARATUS": Red LED indicator light shall be provided in the cab and shall flash automatically when the ignition switch is "ON" and a lighted compartment door is "OPEN" or a chassis cab door is "OPEN".

- Low Voltage Alarm: Red LED indicator light shall be provided in the cab. The light shall flash when the apparatus 12-volt electrical system voltage drops below 11.9-volts. The LED light shall be mounted in a position that will help reduce glare within the cab during night operations.

"Do Not Move Apparatus" Alarm

There shall be an audible alarm that sounds a tone when the door ajar light is flashing and the parking brake is released.

Light Bar

The front and front side zones shall be covered by one (1) Whelen Justice series 56.00-inch-long LED light bar mounted on the cab guard approximately 2.00-inches above the cab roof to provide good visibility to the front and sides of the vehicle. The light bar shall have approximate dimensions of 56.00-inches-long, 2.25-inches high without mounting feet, and 12.00-inches wide. The LEDs shall be red/white/red. The white section of the light bar shall be wired so that it turns off when the parking brake is set, to meet the NFPA requirements for blocking mode. The light bar wiring shall incorporate a quick disconnect feature to allow for the removal/replacement of the light bar in the event the OEM cab must be removed for repairs.

Lower Zone A Warning Lights

Two (2) Whelen ION-T Series red LED light head shall be mounted with the OEM chassis front grille, forward facing. Each light head shall have a clear lens. The light heads shall be controlled with the "EMR LIGHTS' switch located on the SPS panel in the chassis cab.

Forward Zone BID Warning Lights

One (1) Whelen ION-T Series red LED light head shall be mounted on each side of the chassis within the front fender, side facing. Each light head shall have a clear lens. The light heads shall be controlled with the "EMR LIGHTS" switch located on the SPS panel in the chassis cab.

Electronic Siren

One (1) Whelen 100/200-watt full function siren amplifier with microphone shall be provided. The control head shall be mounted in the floor mounted console in a location readily accessible to the driver/operator.

Speaker

One (1) Federal Signal 100-watt speaker shall be mounted behind the heavy-duty front bumper/brush guard. The speaker shall be wired to the electronic siren control head and a customer specified mobile radio.

DOT / Clearance Lights

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) four 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 red LED stop/tail light, a Whelen 700 Series amber LED arrow turn signal light, a Whelen 700 Series emergency flasher described elsewhere in this specification, 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:

Red Emergency LED Flasher

Red LED Stop/Tail Light

Amber LED Arrow Turn Signal

Back Up Light

Moveable/Adiustable Work Lights

Two (2) LED Buyers work lamps shall be mounted on the right and left sides of the rear cab protection.

Each lamp shall be controlled independently by a switch located on the SPS panel and with a toggle switch located on the work lamp. The work lamp(s) shall have the capability to rotate a full 360 degrees on both horizontal and vertical axis. The mounting height will be compatible with a person standing on the ground and will not block the view of the light bar.

Perimeter Lighting

Four (4) 4.00-inch diameter round or rectangular LED step lights shall be mounted in the following locations with a stainless-steel security flange. The lights shall be programmed to illuminate when any of the cab doors are opened or when the •sTEP L TS" switch is in the "ON" position. These lights shall be mounted in the following locations to provide step area lighting around the apparatus:

- One (1) 4.00-inch round diameter, forward facing, flush mounted on the front of the driver apparatus body

-One (1) 4.00-inch round diameter, forward facing, flush mounted on the front of the passenger apparatus body

- Two (2) 4.00-inch round diameter, downward facing, flush mounted in the rear bumper to illuminate the rear step area The two (2) downward facing lights located in the rear bumper shall also illuminate with the pump panel light switch.

Multiplexed Electrical System

The electrical system shall be equipped with a Class 1 (or equivalent) ES-Key multiplex solid state management system. The system shall have capabilities of performing load management functions, system monitoring and reporting, system data recording, remote or at the vehicle diagnostics, and be fully programmable. The system shall be programmed to discontinue functions, by priority, when the apparatus 12-volt electrical system voltage drops below 11.9-volts. A single enclosed electrical junction compartment for all apparatus modules, connections, relays, circuit breakers, etc., shall be located inside the cab, in a protected location that does not interfere with available floor space. Wire length within the box shall be sufficient to allow a minimum of two (2) inches of slack to allow for secure connections and ease of service. All wire shall be installed in an organized fashion and located so that they cannot be disturbed when loading personnel or equipment.

Supernode II

The Supemode II shall be installed with data recorder functionality. Shall be mounted in a weather/ dust protected compartment. The compartment shall be separate from an equipment storage compartment.

Remote Diagnostic Capabilities

Remote diagnostic shall be accomplished by using a supplied USB 2.0 "A" male to "A" male cable. One

(1) end of the cable will connect directly to the Class 1 ES-Key Supernode II and one (1) end will connect to a laptop computer. The remote diagnostic feature(s) will be done through Class 1's ES-Key Live software.

SPS Switch Panel and Programming

All accessory and emergency lighting shall be controlled by a master electrical control module mounted in a location within the cab that is easily accessible by driver and operator. The module shall consist of a multiplex smart programmable switch (SPS) module of sixteen (16) lighted switches. The module shall have back lighted identification plates on a non-glare panel face illuminated when the master switch is

"ON". The bundle of wires visible through the front glass shall be loomed to present a neat and professional appearance.

NFPA 1906 Electrical Testing

Electrical system tests shall be performed in accordance with NFPA 1906 /1900 current edition. Al the time of delivery, all documentation outlined in NFPA 1906 /1900 current edition shall be provided.

Vehicle Paint and Finish

The chassis cab shall be painted by the Original Equipment Manufacturer and the apparatus body shall be painted to match the OEM chassis paint color.

OEM Chassis Color: Oxford 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

All exterior body, metal, smooth surfaces are to be sanded, cleaned, etched and primed, according to the paint manufacturer. The highest quality, state of the art, low V.O.C. acrylic urethane finishing system shall be utilized. The finish coat shall be applied in multiple coats to ensure proper paint coverage with a high gloss finish. The paint shall be warranted by the paint manufacturer. The outer finish of a fiberglass composite body shall be gel coated one (1) color to match the ordered chassis paint color.

(Non Metallic Color)

Apparatus Body Interior

Surfaces shall be properly prepared and primed with Zolatone in a marble color.

Other Metal Item Finish

All aluminum and stainless steel shall remain unpainted unless specified otherwise. Metal parts that are painted shall be gloss black acrylic automotive grade enamel. •

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 1906 (current edition) requirements. Coating shall be durable and last the life of the apparatus.

Removable Drip Torch Tray and Holders

A drip torch tray capable of securely holding up to two drip torches upright shall be installed in a compartment vented for fuel storage. The tray shall act as a catch pan for spilled fuel and be removable to drain the spilled fuel.

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