Attachment_2_Technical_Specifications_DOE_HAZMAT_Vehicle.pdf

Department of Energy Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Haz-Mat Truck

08/12/2025

Notes to Quoters:

Quoter shall explicitly and completely identify any and all exceptions taken to the requirements of this specification. Drawings, literature, and any other information submitted with an offer do not constitute a stated or implied exception unless specifically identified in writing as an exception and accepted and implemented by an amendment to the solicitation or modification to a contract. Any exception deemed acceptable by the Government shall only apply to the specific item, requirement, cited, and shall not extend to any other requirement.

Quoter offering other than brand name items identified below, when an “or equal” may be acceptable, shall furnish with their offers all technical data information, product descriptions, etc. to ensure that a determination may be made as to the equality of the product(s) offered (see clause titled Brand “Name or Equal” set forth in Section 52.211-6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations.)

The following shall be provided with the quote.

1. Detailed explanation of any exceptions to the specification, including alternate equipment proposed or a declaration of comprehensive understanding of the requirements with no exceptions taken. All exceptions shall be submitted on the GSA Technical Exceptions Worksheet.

2. Detailed information of other than brand names shall be submitted on the GSA Brand Name or Equal Worksheet.

3. Quote shall include specifications, drawings, documentation and certifications and shall be submitted in electronic format.

4. Quote shall include detailed engineering drawings with the following views: left & right-side views of cab, chassis and body, top view, front view of cab and front bumper details and rear view of body including the hose bed.

5. Quote shall include dimensioned drawings depicting: overall length, overall height, wheelbase, front bumper to face of cab, center of front wheel to rear of cab, front of body to rear of body and center of rear wheel to rear of back step, width of the apparatus body and all compartment dimensions.

6. The drawings shall indicate dimensions including the height from the ground to the bottom of the compartments, and the actual angle of approach and angle of departure when fully laden.

7. Quote shall include a turning radius report which shall show the wall to wall, curb to curb and bumper to bumper turning radius of the quoted vehicle.

8. Quote shall include an electrical system draw analysis for the completed apparatus as proposed.

9. Quote shall provide a detailed weight analysis indicating the estimated front and rear axle weights for the loaded vehicle including ten (10) personnel the specified equipment load and 2,000 pounds of tools and equipment.

10. Quote shall include the name of the manufacturer, model, and chassis.

11. Quote shall include a NTEA Ultra Mod Weight Dist. & Center of Gravity Calculation shall be furnished showing both vertical and horizontal components for the quoted vehicle.

12. Quote shall demonstrate the manufacturer operates a Quality Management System under the requirements of ISO 9001. A copy of the ISO 9001 certificate of compliance shall be provided.

13. Quote shall include past performance history in providing the same or similar scope, size, and complexity in managing projects and contracts of the kind contemplated.

Quoters shall submit a narrative description describing their past performance in providing similar NFPA compliant vehicles over the past three (3) years. Describe at least five projects for different clients, similar in size and complexity to the effort contemplated herein and in sufficient detail for the Government to perform an evaluation of the Quoter's past performance. At a minimum, the Quoter shall provide the following information:

Project/Contract Name Project Description (Include quantities provided) Dollar Amount of Project Length of Project or Period of Performance Point of Contact and Telephone Number

Projects shall include a summary, a detailed description of the work performed, proposed and actual milestones, deliverables, explanations for any delays, methodologies, tools and/or processes used in work performance, and problems encountered, and corrective actions taken.

NOTE: The Government reserves the right to contact customer references and to use any information discovered in the process of evaluating quotes. The work described in the projects shall demonstrate the successful completion of work which was of a similar or greater complexity to the work described in the specifications and proposed to be accomplished by the Quoter.

RESPONSIBILITY OF DOE

It shall be the responsibility of the DOE (DOE-ORNL) to specify the details of the apparatus in addition to the requirements in NFPA 1900 needed by the manufacturer to build the apparatus, including:

Requirements not uniquely specified in NFPA 1901, such as the type of apparatus desired.

Any features of the apparatus desired in addition to, or in excess of, the requirements in NFPA 1901

RESPONSIBILITY OF CONTRACTOR

The Contractor shall provide a detailed description of the apparatus, a list of equipment to be furnished, and other construction and performance details to which the apparatus shall conform. The detailed description of the apparatus shall include, but shall not be limited to, Estimated In-Service Weight, Wheelbase, Turning Clearance Radius, Principal dimensions, Angle of Approach, Angle of Departure, Transmission, Axle Ratios.

The Contractor’s detailed description shall include a statement specifically describing each aspect of the delivered apparatus that will not be fully compliant with the requirements of this standard.

The purpose of these Contractor specifications shall be to define what the contractor intends to furnish and deliver to the DOE.

Responsibility for the apparatus and equipment shall remain with the contractor until they are accepted by the DOE.

VEHICLE STABILITY SUPPLIED WITH CAB/CHASSIS

The cab/chassis shall be equipped with a stability control system. The stability control system shall have, at a minimum, a steering wheel position sensor, a vehicle yaw sensor, a lateral accelerometer and individual wheel brake controls.

FIRE APPARATUS SAFETY GUIDE

A Fire Apparatus Safety Guide published by Fire Apparatus manufacturer's Association shall be provided with delivered vehicle. This manual includes essential safety information for fire fighters, fire chiefs, apparatus mechanics, and fire department safety officers. The guide is applicable to municipal, wildland, and airport fire fighting apparatus manufactured on either custom or commercial chassis.

CONSTRUCTION PERIOD

The completed vehicle shall be delivered within six hundred twenty (620) days after pre-construction meeting and receipt and approval of any signed change orders from Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

OVERALL HEIGHT REQUIREMENT

The overall height (OAH) restriction for this vehicle is 144 inches (12 feet).

OVERALL LENGTH REQUIREMENT

The overall length (OAL) restriction for this vehicle is 408 inches (34 feet).

PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A pre-construction conference shall be required at the Contractor's factory

CAB CHASSIS SPECIFICATION

MODEL

The cab and chassis shall include design considerations for multiple emergency vehicle applications, rapid transit and maneuverability. The chassis shall be manufactured for heavy duty service with the strength and capacity to support a fully laden apparatus, one hundred (100) percent of the time.

MODEL YEAR

The chassis shall have a vehicle identification number that reflects a 2025 model year, or newer.

COUNTRY OF SERVICE

The chassis shall be put in service in the country of United States of America (USA). The chassis will meet applicable U.S.A. federal motor vehicle safety standards per CFR Title 49 Chapter V Part 571 as clarified in the incomplete vehicle book per CFR Title 49 Chapter V Part 568 Section 4 which accompanies each chassis. The chassis manufacturer is not responsible for compliance to state, regional, or local regulations. Dealers should identify those regulations and order any necessary optional equipment from the chassis manufacturer or their OEM needed to be in compliance with those regulations.

CAB AND CHASSIS LABELING LANGUAGE

The cab and chassis shall include the applicable caution, warning, and safety notice labels with text to be written in English. All applicable caution, warning, and safety notice labels shall be Innovative Controls brand. Where applicable to the location within the specific layout and label package of the cab and chassis, the labels shall include decorative chrome bezels. Designs shall include bezels that fit individual labels or packaged configurations of labels in certain common locations.

The following labels shall be Innovative Controls brand, each including a decorative chrome bezel (where applicable):

• Shoreline

• Aerial Stowed

• Aerial Breakers 2

• Air Conditioner

• Cab Tilt Plate

• Air Compressor Breaker

• Battery Conditioner Breaker

• Helmet Caution

• Horn Tag

• Q2B Tag

• Load Center Plate

• Not a Step Label

• Occupancy Tag

• Do Not Move

• Occupants Must Be Seated

• Do Not Stand

• Danger Do Not Weld

• Danger--Untrained Operator

• DEF Fill Access (Including Additional 2907 Optional Labels)

• Battery Direct

• Kneeling

• IFS Air Fault

• Engine Brake

• Retarder

• LR 100 Amp Node

• 300 Amp EPU

• 100 Amp Front O/R Node

• 100 Amp T/T Node

• 100 Amp RR O/R Node

• 10 Amp EPU

• Master Power

• 12 Volt Power

• Aerial Hours

• Pump In Drive

• Windshield Washer Fluid

APPARATUS TYPE

The apparatus shall be a rescue vehicle designed for emergency service use which shall include the functions of a multipurpose vehicle which primarily provides support services at emergency scenes.

CAB STYLE

The cab shall be a custom, fully enclosed with a 20 inch raised roof over the driver, officer, and crew area, designed and built specifically for use as an emergency response vehicle by a company specializing in cab and chassis design for all emergency response applications. The cab shall be designed for heavy-duty service utilizing superior strength and capacity for the application of protecting the occupants of the vehicle. This style of cab shall offer up to ten (10) seating positions.

The cab shall incorporate a fully enclosed design with side wall roof supports, allowing for a spacious cab area with no partition between the front and rear sections of the cab. To provide a superior finish by reducing welds that fatigue cab metal; the roof, the rear wall and side wall panels shall be assembled using a combination of welds and proven industrial adhesives designed specifically for aluminum fabrication for construction.

The cab shall be constructed using multiple aluminum extrusions in conjunction with aluminum plate, which shall provide proven strength and the truest, flattest body surfaces ensuring less expensive paint repairs if needed. All aluminum welding shall be completed to the American Welding Society and ANSI D1.2-96 requirements for structural welding of aluminum.

All interior and exterior seams shall be sealed for optimum noise reduction and to provide the most favorable efficiency for heating and cooling retention.

The cab shall be constructed of corrosion resistant aluminum plate. The cab shall incorporate tongue and groove fitted aluminum extrusions for extreme duty situations. A single formed, one (1) piece extrusion shall be used for the “A” pillar, adding strength and rigidity to the cab as well as additional roll-over protection.

The exterior width of the cab shall be a maximum of 99 inches wide with a minimum interior width of 91 inches. The overall cab length shall be a minimum 132 inches with a minimum 67 inches from the centerline of the front of the axle to the back of the cab.

The cab interior shall be designed to afford the maximum usable interior space and attention to ergonomics with hip and legroom while seated which exceeds industry standards. The crew cab floor shall be flat across the entire walking area for ease of movement inside the cab.

The cab shall offer a minimum interior height of 57 inches from the front floor to the headliner and a rear floor to headliner height of 75 inches in the raised roof area, at a minimum. The cab shall offer a minimum interior measurement at the floor level from the rear of the engine tunnel to the rear wall of the cab of 63 inches. All interior measurements shall include the area within the interior trimmed surfaces and not to any unfinished surface.

The cab shall include a driver and officer area with two (2) cab doors large enough for personnel in full firefighting gear. The front doors shall offer a minimum clear opening of 40 inches wide X 53 inches high, from the cab floor to the top of the door opening. The cab shall also include a crew area with up to two (2) cab doors, also large enough for personnel in full firefighting gear. The rear doors shall offer a minimum clear opening of 32 inches wide X 71 inches high, from the cab floor to the top of the door opening.

The cab shall incorporate a progressive two (2) step configuration from the ground to the cab floor at each door opening. The progressive steps are vertically staggered and extend the full width of each step well allowing personnel in full firefighting gear to enter and exit the cab easily and safely.

The first step for the driver and officer area shall measure approximately 11 inches deep X 31 inches wide. The intermediate step shall measure approximately 8 inches deep X 32 inches wide. The height from the first step to the intermediate step and the intermediate step to the cab floor shall not exceed 11 inches.

The first step for the crew area shall measure approximately 11 inches deep X 20 inches wide. The intermediate step shall measure approximately 10 inches deep X 22 inches wide. The height from the first step to the intermediate step and the intermediate step to the cab floor shall not exceed 13 inches.

OCCUPANT PROTECTION

An occupant protection system shall be installed in the vehicle’s cab. The system shall inflate three

(3) air bags in the following locations:

• Steering wheel air bag to protect the head and neck of the driver

• Knee bolster air bag to protect the driver’s legs

• Knee bolster air bag to protect the officer’s legs

The air bags shall use a combination of high-pressure stored argon and oxygen with a pyrotechnic charge for initiation to inflate the bags and shall remain inflated for several seconds.

The system shall be connected to the crash detection sensor that will also activate the driver and first officer integrated belt pretensioners if it detects a frontal crash.

A rollover occupant protection system shall be installed in the apparatus cab. The system shall include an Integrated Roll Sensor (IRS) master module and a slave sensor in applicable configurations.

The IRS shall be a microprocessor-controlled solid-state sensing device that utilizes vehicle-specific calibrations to detect rollovers. The IRS shall be equipped with pyrotechnic loops for connection to the protective countermeasures which shall include seat integrated side roll airbags (SRA), integrated seat belt pretensioners, and air seat pull-downs (S4S), in applicable occupant seat positions.

The IRS shall continuously monitor the truck`s acceleration and angle, and upon detection of an imminent roll-over, shall activate protective countermeasures in a pre-programmed sequence. In addition, the IRS shall also act as a data recorder to record crash events for post-crash evaluation.

CAB FRONT FASCIA

The front cab fascia shall be constructed of marine grade, aluminum plate which shall be an integral part of the cab.

The cab fascia will encompass the entire front of the aluminum cab structure from the bottom of the windshield to the bottom of the cab.

The front cab fascia shall include two (2) molded plastic modules on each side accommodating a total of up to four (4) Hi/Low beam headlights and two (2) turn signal lights or up to four (4) warning lights.

A chrome plated molded plastic bezel shall be provided on each side around each set of four lamps.

FRONT GRILLE

The front cab fascia shall include a classic box style, stainless steel front grille. The upper portion of the grille shall be hinged to provide service access behind the grille. The grille shall include a minimum free air intake of 750 square inches.

CAB UNDERCOAT

There shall be a rubberized undercoating applied to the underside of the cab that provides abrasion protection, sound deadening and corrosion protection.

CAB SIDE DRIP RAIL

There shall be a drip rail along the top radius of each cab side. The drip rails shall help prevent water from the cab roof running down the cab side.

CAB PAINT EXTERIOR

The cab exterior shall be painted two tone per DOE’s specified paint colors.

CAB PAINT PRIMARY/LOWER COLOR

The primary/lower paint color shall be selected at the prebuild meeting

CAB PAINT SECONDARY/UPPER COLOR

The secondary/upper paint color shall be selected at the prebuild meeting.

CAB PAINT EXTERIOR BREAKLINE

The upper and lower paint shall meet at a breakline on the cab which shall be located approximately 1 inch below the door windows on each side of the cab. The breakline shall curve down at the front cab corners to approximately 5 inches below the windshields on the front of the cab.

CAB PAINT PINSTRIPE

Where the upper and lower paint colors meet a temporary 1/2 inch wide black pinstripe shall be applied over this break line to offer a more finished look prior to the final pinstripe being installed by the OEM.

CAB PAINT WARRANTY

DOE shall receive a Paint and Finish (Exterior Clear coated) Ten (10) Years limited warranty in accordance with, and subject to, warranty certificate. The warranty certificate shall be provided.

CAB PAINT INTERIOR

The visible interior cab structure surfaces shall be painted with a multi-tone silver gray texture finish.

CAB ENTRY DOORS

The cab shall include three (3) entry doors, two (2) front doors and one (1) crew on the right or left side of the cab designed for ease of entering and egress when outfitted with an SCBA.

The doors shall include a double-rolled style automotive rubber seal around the perimeter of each door frame and door edge which ensures a weather-tight fit.

All door hinges shall be hidden within flush mounted cab doors. Each door hinge shall be piano style with a pin and shall be constructed of stainless steel.

All moveable door windows shall be power operated.

CAB ENTRY DOOR TYPE

All cab entry doors shall be full length in design to fully enclose the lower cab steps. Entry doors shall include Pollak mechanical plunger style switches for electrical component activation.

CAB INSULATION

The cab ceiling and walls shall include a nonwoven polyester fiber insulation. The insulation shall act as a barrier absorbing noise as well as assisting in sustaining the desired climate within the cab interior.

LH EXTERIOR REAR COMPARTMENT

The cab shall offer an exterior compartment on the left side of the cab behind the rear door. The compartment opening shall be a minimum 10 inches wide X 21 inches high. The compartment size shall be a minimum 11 inches wide X 21 inches high X 21 inches deep. The compartment shall have a minimum 10 inch wide, 32 inch high and 1.5 inch thick hinged box pan style flush mount door with a bright aluminum tread plate inner panel and a bent D-ring slam latch. There shall be a switch to activate a light inside the compartment and the open compartment warning light in the cab in the event the door is left ajar.

LEFT HAND EXTERIOR REAR COMPARTMENT LIGHTING

There shall be one (1) LED strip light installed to illuminate the exterior rear compartment on the left side of the cab. The strip light shall be 10 inches long and shall include three (3) bright white LEDs.

LH EXTERIOR COMPARTMENT INTERIOR FINISH

The interior of the left hand exterior compartment shall have a multi-tone silver gray texture finish.

RH EXTERIOR REAR COMPARTMENT

The cab shall offer an exterior compartment on the right side of the cab behind the rear door. The compartment minimum opening shall be 10 inches wide X 31 inches high. The compartment size shall be a minimum 11 inches wide X 31 inches high X 21 inches deep. The compartment shall have a minimum 10 inch wide, 32 inch high and 1.5 inch thick hinged box pan style flush mount door with a bright aluminum tread plate inner panel and a bent D-ring slam latch. There shall be a switch to activate a light inside the compartment and the open compartment warning light in the cab in the event the door is left ajar.

RIGHT HAND EXTERIOR REAR COMPARTMENT LIGHTING

There shall be one (1) LED strip light installed to illuminate the exterior rear compartment on the right side of the cab. The strip light shall be 10 inches long and shall include three (3) bright white LEDs.

RH EXTERIOR COMPARTMENT INTERIOR FINISH

The interior of the right-hand exterior compartment shall have a multi-tone silver gray texture finish.

CAB STRUCTURAL WARRANTY

DOE shall receive a Cab Structure (Aluminum) Ten (10) Years or 100,000 Miles limited warranty in accordance with, and subject to, warranty certificate RFW0602. The warranty certificate shall be provided.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The chassis shall include a single starting electrical system which shall include a 12 volt direct current multiplexing system, suppressed per SAE J551. The wiring shall be appropriate gauge cross link with insulation. All SAE wires in the chassis shall be color coded and shall include the circuit number and function where possible. The wiring shall be protected by high temperature flame retardant loom. All nodes and sealed deutsch type connectors shall be waterproof.

APPARATUS WIRING PROVISION

An apparatus wiring panel shall be installed in the center dash area behind the rocker switch panel which shall include eight (8) open circuits consisting of three (3) 20 amp, one (1) 30 amp, three (3) 10 amp, and one (1) 15 amp circuit, with relays and breakers with trigger wires which shall be routed to the rocker switch panel.

MULTIPLEX DISPLAY

The multiplex electrical system shall include (2) Weldon Vista IV, or equal, displays which shall be located one (1) on the right side of the dash in the switch panel and one (1) on the left side of the dash in the switch panel. The displays shall feature full color LCD display screens which include a message bar displaying the time of day and important messages requiring acknowledgement by the user which shall all be displayed on the top of the screen in the order they are received. There shall be eight (8) push button virtual controls, four (4) on each side of the display for the on-board diagnostics. The display screens shall be video ready for back-up cameras, thermal cameras, and DVD.

The displays shall offer varying fonts and background colors. The displays shall be fully programmable to the needs of the customer and shall offer virtually infinite flexibility for screen configuration options.

LOAD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The apparatus load management shall be performed by the included multiplex system. The multiplex system shall also feature the priority of sequences and shall shed electrical loads based on the priority list specifically programmed.

DATA RECORDING SYSTEM

The chassis shall have a Weldon, or equal, Vehicle Data Recorder (VDR) system installed. The system shall be designed to meet NFPA 1901 and shall be integrated with the Weldon Multiplex electrical system. The following information shall be recorded:

Vehicle Speed Acceleration

Deceleration Engine Speed Engine Throttle Position ABS Event Seat Occupied Status Seat Belt Status Master Optical Warning Device Switch Position Time Date

Each portion of the data shall be recorded at the specified intervals and stored for the specified length of time to meet NFPA 1901 guidelines and shall be retrievable by connecting a laptop computer to the VDR system. The laptop connection shall be a panel mounted female type B USB connection point, remotely mounted in the left side foot well.

ACCESSORY POWER

The electrical distribution panel shall include two (2) power studs. The studs shall be size #10 and each of the power studs shall be circuit protected with a fuse of the specified amperage. One (1) power stud shall be capable of carrying up to a 40 amp battery direct load. One (1) power stud shall be capable of carrying up to a 15 amp ignition switched load. The two (2) power studs shall share one (1) #10 ground stud. A 225 amp battery direct power and ground stud shall be provided and installed on the chassis near the left hand battery box for OEM body connections.

EXTERIOR ELECTRICAL TERMINAL COATING

All terminals exposed to the elements will be sprayed with a high visibility protective rubberized coating to prevent corrosion.

ENGINE

The chassis engine shall be certified to applicable model year chassis. The engine shall be an in-line six (6) cylinder, four cycle diesel powered engine. The engine shall offer a minimum rating of 525 horsepower at 1900 RPM and shall be governed at 2000 RPM. The minimum torque rating shall feature 1695 foot-pounds of torque at 1000 RPM.

The engine shall feature a turbocharger, a high-pressure common rail fuel system, fully integrated electronic controls with an electronic governor, and shall be EPA certified to applicable emissions standards.

The engine shall include an engine mounted combination full flow/by-pass oil filter with replaceable spin on cartridge for use with the engine lubrication system. The engine shall include SAE 15W40 CK- 4 low ash engine oil which shall be utilized for proper engine lubrication.

A wiring harness shall be supplied ending at the back of the cab. The harness shall include a connector which shall allow an optional harness for the pump panel. The included circuits shall be provided for a tachometer, oil pressure, engine temperature, hand throttle, high idle and a PSG system. A circuit for J1939 data link shall also be provided at the back of the cab.

ENGINE PROGRAMMING HIGH IDLE SPEED

The high idle control shall maintain the engine idle at approximately 1250 RPM when engaged.

ENGINE HIGH IDLE CONTROL

The vehicle shall be equipped with a button and an automatic high-idle speed control. It shall be pre-set so when activated, it will operate the engine at the appropriate RPM to increase alternator output.

This device shall operate only when the engine is running and the transmission is in neutral with the parking brake set. The device shall disengage when the operator depresses the brake pedal, or the transmission is placed in gear, and shall be available to manually or automatically re-engage when the brake is released, or when the transmission is placed in neutral. There shall be an indicator on the display and control screen for the high idle speed control.

ENGINE PROGRAMMING ROAD SPEED GOVERNOR

The engine shall include programming which will govern the top speed of the vehicle.

AUXILIARY ENGINE BRAKE

A compression brake, for the six (6) cylinder engine shall be provided. A cutout relay shall be installed to disable the compression brake when in pump mode or when an ABS event occurs.

The engine shall utilize a variable geometry turbo (VGT) as an integrated auxiliary engine brake to offer a variable rate of exhaust flow, which when activated in conjunction with the compression brake shall enhance the engine's compression braking capabilities.

AUXILIARY ENGINE BRAKE CONTROL

An engine compression brake control device shall be included. The electronic control device shall monitor various conditions and shall activate the engine brake only if all of the following conditions are simultaneously detected:

A valid gear ratio is detected.

The driver has requested or enabled engine compression brake operation.

The throttle is at a minimum engine speed position.

The electronic controller is not presently attempting to execute an electronically controlled final drive gear shift.

The compression brake shall be controlled through an on/off switch and a low/medium/high selector switch.

ELECTRONIC ENGINE OIL LEVEL INDICATOR

The engine oil shall be monitored electronically and shall send a signal to activate a warning in the instrument panel when levels fall below normal. The warning shall activate in a low oil situation upon turning on the master battery and ignition switches without the engine running.

FLUID FILLS

The front of the chassis shall accommodate fluid fill for the engine oil through the grille. This area shall also accommodate a check for the engine oil. The transmission, power steering, and coolant fluid fills and checks shall be under the cab. The windshield washer fill shall be accessible through the front left side mid step.

ENGINE DRAIN PLUG

The engine shall include an original equipment manufacturer installed oil drain plug.

ENGINE WARRANTY

The engine shall be warranted for a period of five (5) years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

The warranty certificate shall be provided.

ENGINE PROGRAMMING REMOTE THROTTLE

The engine ECM (Electronic Control Module) discreet wire remote throttle circuit shall be turned off for use with a J1939 based pump controller or when the discreet wire remote throttle controls are not required.

ENGINE PROGRAMMING IDLE SPEED

The engine low idle speed will be programmed at 700 rpm.

ENGINE FAN DRIVE

The engine cooling system fan shall incorporate a thermostatically controlled, fully variable type fan drive with a smart clutch J-1939 CAN controller.

The variable speed fan clutch only engages at the amount needed for proper cooling to facilitate improved vehicle performance, cab heating in cold climates, and fuel economy. The fan clutch design shall be fail-safe so that if the clutch drive fails the fan shall engage to prevent engine overheating due to the fan clutch failure. The fan speed shall include a J-1939 CAN clutch controller to receive signal from the engine control module to activate at variable rates of speed. Variable speeds shall be set through thermostatic and engine speed signals to run as efficiently and quietly as required to maintain temperature.

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

There shall be a heavy-duty aluminum cooling system designed to meet the demands of the emergency response industry. The cooling system shall have the capacity to keep the engine properly cooled under all conditions of road and pumping operations. The cooling system shall be designed and tested to meet or exceed the requirements specified by the engine and transmission manufacturer and all EPA requirements. The complete cooling system shall be mounted to isolate the entire system from vibration or stress. The individual cores of the cooling system shall be mounted in a manner to allow expansion and contraction at various rates without inducing stress into the adjoining cores.

The cooling system shall be comprised of a charge air cooler to radiator serial flow package that provides the maximum cooling capacity for the specified engine as well as serviceability. The main components shall include a surge tank, a charge air cooler bolted to the front of the radiator, recirculation shields, a shroud, a fan, and required tubing.

The radiator shall be a down-flow design constructed with aluminum cores, plastic end tanks, and a steel frame. The radiator shall be equipped with a drain cock to drain the coolant for serviceability.

The cooling system shall include a one piece injected molded polymer fan with a three (3) piece fiberglass fan shroud.

The cooling system shall be equipped with a surge tank that is capable of removing entrained air from the system. The surge tank shall be equipped with a low coolant probe and rearward oriented sight glass to observe coolant in the system. A cold fill and observation line shall be included within the frame mounted translucent recovery bottle to monitor the level of the coolant. The surge tank shall have a dual seal cap that meets the engine manufacturer's pressure requirements and allows for expansion and recovery of coolant into a separate integral expansion chamber.

All radiator tubes shall be formed from aluminized steel tubing. Recirculation shields shall be installed where required to prevent heated air from reentering the cooling package and affecting performance.

The charge air cooler shall be a cross-flow design constructed completely of aluminum with cast tanks.

All charge air cooler tubes shall be formed from aluminized steel tubing and installed with silicone hump hoses and stainless steel “constant torque” style clamps meeting the engine manufacturer's requirements.

The radiator and charge air cooler shall be removable through the bottom of the chassis.

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM PROTECTION

The engine cooling system shall include a recirculation shield designed to act as a light duty skid plate below the radiator to provide additional protection for the engine cooling system from light impacts, stones, and road debris. The skid plate shall be painted to match the frame components.

ENGINE COOLANT

The cooling package shall include Extended Life Coolant (ELC). The use of ELC provides longer intervals between coolant changes over standard coolants providing improved performance. The coolant shall contain a 50/50 mix of ethylene glycol and de-ionized water to keep the coolant from freezing to a temperature of -34 degrees Fahrenheit.

ELECTRONIC COOLANT LEVEL INDICATOR

The instrument panel shall feature a low engine coolant indicator light which shall be located in the center of the instrument panel. An audible tone alarm shall also be provided to warn of a low coolant incident.

COOLANT HOSES

The cooling system hoses shall be blue stripe heater hose with formed silicone radiator coolant hoses and formed aluminized steel tubing. The heater hose, radiator hose, and tubing shall be secured with stainless steel constant torque band clamps.

ENGINE COOLANT OVERFLOW BOTTLE

A remote engine coolant overflow expansion bottle shall be provided in the case of over filling the coolant system. The overflow bottle shall capture the expansion fluid or overfill rather than allow the fluid to drain on the ground.

ENGINE EXHAUST ACCESSORIES

ENGINE EXHAUST WRAP

The exhaust tubing between the engine turbo and the diesel particulate filter (DPF) shall be wrapped with a thermal cover to retain the necessary heat for DPF regeneration. The exhaust wrap shall also help protect surrounding components from radiant heat which can be transferred from the exhaust.

The exhaust flex joint shall not include the thermal exhaust wrap.

EMISSIONS SYSTEMS WARRANTY

DOE shall receive a Regulated Emissions Systems Five (5) Years or 100,000 Miles limited warranty in accordance with, and subject to, warranty certificate RFW0140. The warranty certificate shall be provided.

TRANSMISSION

The drivetrain shall include an Allison model EVS 4000, or equal, torque converting, automatic transmission which shall include electronic controls. The transmission shall feature two (2) 10-bolt PTO pads located on the converter housing.

The transmission shall include two (2) internal oil filters which shall offer Allison formulated synthetic transmission fluid which shall be utilized in the lubrication of the EVS transmission. An electronic oil level sensor shall be included with the readout located in the shift selector.

The transmission gear ratios shall be:

1st 3.51:1

2nd 1.91:1

3rd 1.43:1

4th 1.00:1

5th 0.74:1

6th 0.64:1 (if applicable)

Rev 4.80:1

TRANSMISSION MODE PROGRAMMING

The transmission, upon start-up, will select five (5) speeds of operation. The sixth speed over drive shall be available with the activation of the mode button on the shifting pad.

TRANSMISSION FEATURE PROGRAMMING

The Allison Gen V/VI-E transmission EVS group package number 127 shall contain the 227 vocational package in consideration of the duty of this apparatus for rescue. This package shall incorporate an automatic neutral with selector override. This feature commands the transmission to neutral when the park brake is applied, regardless of drive range requested on the shift selector. This requires re-selecting drive range to shift out of neutral for the override.

A transmission interface connector shall be provided in the cab. This package shall contain the following input/output circuits to the transmission control module. The Gen V/VI-E transmission shall include prognostic diagnostic capabilities. These capabilities shall include the monitoring of the fluid life, filter change indication, and transmission clutch maintenance.

Function ID Description Wire assignment Inputs

C PTO Request 143

F Aux. Function Range Inhibit (Special) 101/142

Outputs

G PTO Enable Output (See Input Function C) 130

S Neutral Indicator for PTO 145

Signal Return 103

TRANSMISSION SHIFT SELECTOR

An Allison pressure sensitive range selector touch pad shall be provided and located to the right of the driver within clear view and easy reach. The shift selector shall have a graphical Vacuum Florescent Display (VFD) capable of displaying two lines of text. The shift selector shall provide mode indication and a prognostic indicator (wrench symbol) on the digital display. The prognostics monitor various operating parameters and shall alert you when a specific maintenance function is required.

ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL INDICATOR

The transmission fluid shall be monitored electronically and shall send a signal to activate a warning in the instrument panel when levels fall below normal.

TRANSMISSION PRE-SELECT WITH AUXILIARY BRAKE

When the auxiliary brake is engaged, the transmission shall automatically shift to second gear to decrease the rate of speed assisting the secondary braking system and slowing the vehicle.

TRANSMISSION COOLING SYSTEM

The transmission shall include a water to an oil cooler system located in the cooling loop between the radiator and the engine. The transmission cooling system shall meet all transmission manufacturer requirements. The transmission cooling system shall feature continuous flow of engine bypass water to maintain uninterrupted transmission cooling.

TRANSMISSION DRAIN PLUG

The transmission shall include an original equipment manufacturer installed magnetic transmission fluid drain plug.

TRANSMISSION WARRANTY

The Allison EVS series transmission shall be warranted for a period of five (5) years with unlimited mileage. Parts and labor shall be included in the warranty. The warranty certificate shall be provided.

LH PTO

A PTO shall be installed on the transmission by the OEM.

LH PTO MODEL

A ten (10) bolt Chelsea model 280-GSFJP-B8RK, or equal, heavy duty transmission driven PTO shall be installed. The clutched shifted PTO is designed specifically for the Allison world transmission and provides an intermittent and continuous torque rating of 265 lb. ft.

PTO LOCATION

The transmission shall have two (2) power take off (PTO) mounting locations, one (1) in the 8:00 o’clock position and one (1) in the 1:00 o’clock position.

DRIVELINE

All drivelines shall be heavy duty metal tube and equipped with Spicer 1810, or equal, series universal joints. The shafts shall be dynamically balanced prior to installation to alleviate future vibration. In areas of the driveline where a slip shaft is required, the splined slip joint shall be coated with glide coat.

FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR

The fuel system shall have a Racor Greensman 6600R, or equal, fuel filter/water separator as a primary filter. The fuel filter shall have a drain valve and a see-through cover to allow visual inspection of fuel and filter condition. The Racor 6600R shall meet engine requirements for particulate size, collection capacity, removal efficiency, and water removal efficiency. The filter shall be capable of handling a maximum flow rate of 150 gallons per hour.

A secondary fuel filter shall be included as approved by the engine manufacturer.

An instrument panel lamp and audible alarm which indicates when water is present in the fuel-water separator shall also be included.

FUEL LINES

The fuel system supply and return lines installed from the fuel tank to the engine shall be black textile braided lines which are reinforced with braided high tensile steel wire. The fuel lines shall be connected with reusable steel fittings.

FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE

A fuel shutoff valve shall be installed in the fuel draw line at the primary fuel filter to allow the fuel filter to be changed without loss of fuel to the fuel pump.

ELECTRIC FUEL PRIMER

Integral to the engine assembly is an electric lift pump that serves the purpose of pre-filter fuel priming.

FUEL COOLER

An aluminum cross flow air to fuel cooler shall be provided to lower fuel temperature allowing the vehicle to operate at higher ambient temperatures. The fuel cooler shall be located behind the rear axle.

FUEL TANK

The fuel tank shall have a minimum capacity of sixty-eight (68) gallons

The baffled tank shall have a vent port to facilitate venting to the top of the fill neck for rapid filling without "blow-back" and a roll over ball check vent for temperature related fuel expansion and draw.

The tank is designed with dual draw tubes and sender flanges. The tank shall have 2 inch NPT fill ports for right or left hand fill. A 1/2 inch NPT drain plug shall be centered in the bottom of the tank.

The fuel tank shall be mounted below the frame, behind the rear axle. Two (2) three-piece strap hanger assemblies with “U” straps bolted midway on the fuel tank front and rear shall be utilized to allow the tank to be easily lowered and removed for service purposes. Rubber isolating pads shall be provided between the tank and the upper tank mounting brackets. Strap mounting studs through the rail, hidden behind the body shall not be acceptable.

FUEL TANK MATERIAL AND FINISH

The fuel tank shall be constructed of stainless steel

FUEL TANK STRAP MATERIAL

The fuel tank straps shall be constructed of stainless steel.

FUEL TANK FILL PORT

The fuel tank fill ports shall be provided with two (2) left fill ports located one (1) in the forward position and one (1) in the middle position and the right fill port located in the middle position of the fuel tank.

FUEL TANK SERVICEABILTY PROVISIONS

The chassis fuel lines shall have additional length provided so the tank can be easily lowered and removed for service purposes. The additional 8 feet of length shall be located above the fuel tank and shall be coiled and secured. The fuel line fittings shall be pointed towards the right side (curbside) of the chassis.

FUEL TANK DRAIN PLUG

A 1/2 inch NPT magnetic drain plug shall be centered in the bottom of the fuel tank.

FRONT AXLE

The front axle shall be a Meritor Easy Steer model MFS-20, or equal, non drive. The axle shall include a 3.74 inch drop and a 71.00 inch king pin intersection (KPI). The axle shall include a conventional style hub with a standard knuckle. The weight capacity for the axle shall be rated to 21,500 pounds FAWR.

FRONT AXLE WARRANTY

The front axle shall be warranted by Meritor for five (5) years with unlimited miles under the general service application The warranty certificate shall be provided.

FRONT WHEEL BEARING LUBRICATION

The front axle wheel bearings shall be lubricated with oil. The oil level can be visually checked via clear inspection windows in the front axle hubs.

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS

Two (2) inert, nitrogen gas filled shock absorbers shall be provided and installed as part of the front suspension system. The shocks shall be a mono tubular design and fabricated using a special extrusion method, utilizing a single blank of steel without a welded seam, achieving an extremely tight peak-to-valley tolerance and maintains consistent wall thickness. The mono tubular design shall provide superior strength while maximizing heat dissipation and shock life.

The front shocks shall include a digressive working piston assembly allowing independent tuning of the compression and rebound damping forces to provide optimum ride and comfort without compromise.

The working piston design shall feature fewer parts than most conventional twin tube and “road sensing” shock designs and shall contribute to the durability and long life of the Bilstein shock absorbers.

FRONT SUSPENSION

The front suspension shall include a ten (10) leaf spring pack in which the longest leaf measures 54 inch long and 4 inches wide and shall include a military double wrapped front eye. Both spring eyes shall have a case hardened threaded bushing installed with lubrication counter bore and lubrication land off cross bore with grease fitting. The spring capacity shall be rated at 21,500 pounds.

STEERING COLUMN/ WHEEL

The cab shall include a steering column which shall include a seven (7) position tilt, a minimum 2 inch telescopic adjustment, and an 18 inch, four (4) spoke steering wheel located at the driver’s position.

The steering wheel shall be covered with black polyurethane foam padding.

The steering column shall contain a horn button, self-canceling turn signal switch, four-way hazard switch and headlamp dimmer switch.

ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR

The power steering fluid shall be monitored electronically and shall send a signal to activate an audible alarm and visual warning in the instrument panel when fluid level falls below normal.

POWER STEERING PUMP

The hydraulic power steering pump shall be gear driven from the engine. The pump shall be a balanced, positive displacement, sliding vane type. The power steering system shall include an oil to air passive cooler.

FRONT AXLE CRAMP ANGLE

The chassis shall have a front axle cramp angle of 48-degrees to the left and 44-degrees to the right.

POWER STEERING GEAR

The power steering gear shall be equipped with an assist cylinder.

CHASSIS ALIGNMENT

The chassis frame rails shall be measured to ensure the length is correct and cross checked to make sure they run parallel and are square to each other. The front and rear axles shall be laser aligned.

The front tires and wheels shall be aligned and toe-in set on the front tires by the chassis manufacturer.

REAR AXLE

The rear axle shall be a Meritor model RS-25-160, or equal, single drive axle. The axle shall include precision forged, single reduction differential gearing, and shall have a fire service rated capacity of 27,000 pounds.

The axle shall be built of superior construction and quality components to provide the rugged dependability needed to stand up to the fire industry’s demands. The axle shall include rectangular shaped, hot-formed housing with a standard wall thickness of 0.63 of an inch for extra strength and rigidity and a rigid differential case for high axle strength and reduced maintenance.

The axle shall have heavy-duty hypoid gearing for longer life, greater strength and quieter operation.

Industry-standard wheel ends for compatibility with both disc and drum brakes, and unitized oil seal technology to keep lubricant in and help prevent contaminant damage will be used.

REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LUBRICATION

The rear axle differential shall be lubricated with oil.

REAR AXLE RATIO

The rear axle ratio shall be 5.63:1.

REAR AXLE WARRANTY

The rear axle shall be warranted by Meritor for five (5) years with unlimited miles under the general service application. The warranty certificate shall be provided.

WHEEL HUB PAINT

Each of the wheel hubs shall be coated with gloss black paint.

REAR WHEEL BEARING LUBRICATION

The rear axle wheel bearings shall be lubricated with oil.

REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL CONTROL

A driver controlled differential lock shall be installed on the rear axle. This feature shall allow the main differential to be locked and unlocked when encountering poor road or highway conditions, where maximum traction is needed, for use at speeds no greater than 25 MPH. The differential lock shall be controlled by a locking rocker switch on the switch panel. The light on the switch shall illuminate with positive engagement of the differential control.

VEHICLE TOP SPEED

The top speed of the vehicle shall be approximately 65 MPH +/-2 MPH at governed engine RPM.

REAR SUSPENSION

The single rear axle shall feature a Reyco 79KB, or equal, vari-rate, self-leveling captive slipper type conventional multi-leaf spring suspension, with minimum 57 inch X 3 inch springs. One (1) adjustable and one (1) fixed torque rod shall be provided. The rear suspension capacity shall be rated from 21,000 to 31,500 pounds.

TIRE INTERMITTENT SERVICE RATING

The chassis shall be rated using Intermittent Service ratings provided to the emergency vehicle market by the tire manufacturers as the basis for determining the maximum vehicle load and speed.

FRONT TIRE

The front tires shall be Michelin, or equal, 385/65R22.5 “L” tubeless radial X Multi HL Z regional tread.

The front tire stamped load capacity shall be 22,000 pounds per axle with a nominal speed rating of 68 miles per hour when properly inflated to 130 pounds per square inch.

The Michelin Intermittent Service Rating maximum load capacity shall be 23,540 pounds per axle with a maximum speed of 68 miles per hour when properly inflated to 130 pounds per square inch.

The Michelin Intermittent Service Rating limits the operation of the emergency vehicle to no more than fifty (50) miles of continuous operation under maximum recommended payload, or without stopping for at least twenty (20) minutes. The emergency vehicle must reduce its speed to no more than 50 MPH after the first fifty (50) miles of travel.

REAR TIRE

The rear tires shall be Michelin, or equal, 12R-22.5 16PR "H" tubeless radial XZE regional tread.

The rear tire stamped load capacity shall be 27,120 pounds per axle with a hour when properly inflated to 120 pounds per square inch.

The Michelin Tire Intermittent Service Rating load capacity shall be 28,880 pounds per axle with a speed when properly inflated to 120 pounds per square inch. The Michelin Intermittent Service Rating limits the operation of the emergency vehicle to one (1) hour of loaded travel with a one (1) hour cool down prior to another loaded run.

TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR

There shall be electronic chrome LED valve caps shipped loose for installation by the OEM which shall illuminate with a red LED when tire pressure drops 8psi provided.