Burke County QAV Bid Package.pdf

Fire Burke County EMS

Emergency Management Agency 277 Highway 24 South

Waynesboro, Georgia 30830 Tel. (706) 554-6651 Fax (706) 554-4660

E-Mail: smathews@burkecounty-ga.gov Providing Professional Response and

Peace Of Mind to Burke County Steve Mathews - Chief

Gentlemen, This is an invitation to bid a new Quick Attack Vehicle to be used by the Burke County EMA.

The vehicle shall meet, at a minimum, the attached specifications.

It is not the intent of these specifications to keep any manufacturer, dealer or vendor from bidding.

Although the drawings depict a Ford, any make or model that meets spec will be considered.

All paperwork in these specs is to be completed and submitted with bid to:

Burke County Board of Commissioners Attn: Merv Waldrop 602 Liberty Street Waynesboro, GA 30830

All bids should be sealed, identified as Burke County QAV Bid on the envelope and received at the office of the Burke County Commissioners by 5:00 PM on Monday February 3rd , 2025. Bids will be opened at the Finance Committee meeting to be held the following Thursday. The bid will be awarded at the Commissioner’s Meeting on Tuesday, February 11th at 6:00 PM.

Any requirements / directions included with attached specifications must be completed and returned with your sealed bid.

The Burke County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Any questions concerning the intent of these specifications should be directed to Chief Steve Mathews at 762-225-6571, or smathews@burkecounty-ga.gov.

Respectfully, fàxäxÇ jA `tà{xãá Steven W. Mathews

BURKE COUNTY EMA / FIRE / EMS

BID PROPOSAL PAGE

NAME OF BIDDER: _________________________________________________

ADDRESS: __________________________________________________

CITY/STATE/ZIP: __________________________________________________

TELEPHONE: _________________________________________________

PERSON TO CONTACT: ________________________________________________

We herewith submit and bid as follows:

Vehicle Year / Make / Model: __________________________________________________

F.O.B. POINT: _________________________________________________

PROJECTED DATE OF DELIVERY EQUIPPED AND MEETING BURKE COUNTY EMA

SPECIFICATIONS AS BID FROM TIME OF BEING AWARDED THE BID:

Date of Delivery Is: ___________________________________________________

TERMS: ___________________________________________________

PRICE COMPLETE AS BID, FOB WAYNESBORO, Ga.

BID IS: _$___________________ AS PER SPECIFICATIONS, TAKING NO EXCEPTIONS /

EQUIVALENCIES

_$___________________ TAKING ONLY THOSE EXCEPTIONS / EQUIVALENCIES

LISTED, ATTACHED AND REFERENCED

It is agreed by the undersigned bidder that the signature and submission of this bid represents the bidder’s acceptance of all terms, conditions, and requirements of bid specifications and, if awarded, the bid will represent the agreement between the two parties.

SIGNED: ______________________________________ DATE: ___________

NAME PRINTED: _____________________________________________________

TITLE: ______________________________________________________

NOTE: All EQUIVALENTS and/or EXCEPTIONS MUST BE LISTED ON THE ATTACHED PAGE(S)!

FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DISQUALIFY THE BID SUBMITTED.

EXCEPTIONS / CLARIFICATIONS / EQUIVALENTS BID

Each bidder may copy this form, as necessary to sufficiently list all exceptions, equivalencies, and / or variations from specifications. Purchaser will be the sole judge of proposed substitution(s) / equivalencies and any exceptions in determining the awarding of the bid or denial of the same .

VENDOR NAME: _________________________________________

BIDDING: _____________________________________________

EXPLANATION:

Burke County Emergency Management Agency Quick Attack Unit 12/2024

Burke County Emergency Services Waynesboro, GA 30830

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Bidder Complies

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CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS

4-Door Crew Cab, Gasoline Engine, 4x4 Chassis:

The cab and chassis meeting the requirements of this specification shall be a new, unused new year model, 4-door crew cab with the following criteria:

19,500 GVWR

168-Inch Wheelbase with a 60-Inch Cab-to-Axle Measurement Emergency Prep Package Four Wheel Drive Gasoline Engine producing at least 430 HP Engine Block Heater 10 Speed Automatic Transmission OEM Heavy Duty Cooling Radiator OEM Heavy Duty 397 Amp Alternator OEM Heavy Duty Air Conditioner OEM Dual Batteries Comfort Ride Suspension Modified Vehicle Wiring Kit Engine Idle Control Telescoping Power Tow Mirrors Power Steering with Tilt Steering Wheel OEM AM / FM / MP3 Stereo Radio with Digital Clock Gauge Package: Fuel Level, Water Temperature, Oil Pressure Seat Belts, Lap and Shoulder Harness Front Stabilizer Bar 225 Max Trac Tires Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System Front and Rear Heavy-Duty Shock Absorbers Aft-Axle 40 Gallon Capacity Fuel Tank

4.88 Limited Slip Rear Axle

Black Mat Floor Covering 40/20/40 Vinyl Front Seats Bench Rear Seats.

Medium Gray Interior Front Tow Hooks OEM Polished Aluminum Wheels Red in Color

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CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS

Commercial Chassis:

The cab and chassis meeting the requirements of this specification shall be a new, unused, current year model, 4-door crew cab, with a gasoline engine producing a minimum of 430 HP, and have a 60-inch cab-to-axle measurement and a 145-inch wheelbase measurement.

The apparatus shall be completed within 120 to 150 days after the receipt of the cab and chassis from the dealership.

Apparatus Manufactured Location:

To simplify repairs, maintenance, warranties, and to keep with the purchasing department’s standards, this apparatus shall be assembled 100% in one (1) location. This apparatus shall NOT be partially constructed at the manufacturer’s facility and then finished by a dealer representative at their location.

General Body Construction and Finish:

The body of this apparatus shall be fabricated from the highest quality of materials, using the highest quality of craftsmanship, and shall be designed for use as an emergency vehicle. To keep with the purchasing department’s construction methods and high standards for emergency apparatus, the following shall be followed:

• Plastic, fiberglass, composite, or FRP panels shall NOT be used to cover any exterior metal surface in lieu of paint.

• All add-on items such as handrails, steps, lights, brackets, etc. shall be removed prior to prepping for painting.

• All surfaces of the body shall be sanded, prepped, primed, and painted to match the job color with the highest level of craftsmanship.

• The painted surfaces shall not have any visible imperfections within the painted finish.

• The street-side (left), the curbside (right), the front-side and rear-sides of the body shall be painted to match the job color.

Polished aluminum diamond plate or brushed finish stainless-steel shall NOT be used to cover the body in lieu of paint, except for where used as stone guard protection on the lower front wall of the body, on the four (4) lower corners of the body, over the rear wheel wells, and as a kick plate on the rear wall of the body

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Bidder Complies

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APPARATUS BODY

Aluminum Quick Attack Module:

The body shall be of an all-aluminum built body, using heavy-duty extruded crowns and corner posts. The body shall be specifically engineered, designed, and constructed to meet the severe cycle duties of the fire and rescue industry.

The department should not seek, nor accept; a lesser built, bent or formed, aluminum or steel converted utility style body. Also, to avoid warranty issues, the department should only purchase the unit from a manufacturer who constructs the entire unit, 100%, including the body, electrical harnesses, paint, shelving, slide-out trays, etc. at the manufacturer’s facility.

The body shall consist of six (6) individual, exterior compartments and one (1) open-air compartment. The body shall be mounted on the before mentioned chassis and shall come with a Lifetime Structural Warranty.

Body Construction Overview:

The body shall be constructed of heavy-duty, custom designed, aluminum extrusions and aluminum plate. The body shall be designed and engineered specifically for use as an emergency response vehicle and shall be built to meet the heavy-duty demands of the fire and rescue industry.

The body shall be of a welded style construction for maximum strength and integrity for the entire life span of the apparatus.

The aluminum extrusions shall be custom designed structural shapes that are of an alloy of 6061 and heated to a temper of T-6 hardness. The aluminum shapes shall be designed with a force-fit interlock system that shall eliminate any vibrations to the welded structural members.

The interior structural members shall be spaced at a maximum of 12-inches on center. The floor, compartment roofs, and sides shall be of a cage type construction that is built to form an independent structure which shall be self-standing and rigid. The body shall then be mounted to the before mentioned chassis. No chassis fabrication shall be required or should be permitted.

The exterior walls shall be constructed of 5052 H-32 aluminum with a heat-treated plate that is stretch leveled to a tolerance of +/- 0.003-inches. The exterior walls shall interlock into place.

All exterior compartments shall be separate, individual components, and no two compartments shall share a common wall.

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Floor Construction:

The floor structure shall consist of 2-inch x 3-inch structural 6063 T-6 aluminum tubing spaced specifically for each body style as structurally required. Lateral tubing shall extend the full width of the body between the compartment boxes. The floor tubes shall be welded to the side structure channels.

The interior floor surface shall be covered with heavy-duty 0.250-inch-thick, smooth aluminum plate.

Corner Radius:

The corner radius shall be of the same heavy-duty style construction as the compartment roof radius, except there shall be no built-in drip molding. The corner radius shall be a 3-inch radius.

All corners shall be semi-hollow extruded shapes for structural strength and shall give a smooth exterior appearance without the need for bending or forming of the sheet metal.

Body Side Structure:

The body sides shall be constructed with four (4) corner radii. The radii shall be 3-inch arc shapes with interlocking edges on both sides. The extrusions shall be of an alloy of 6063 with a heat-treated temper of T-6.

The corners and compartment roofs shall be designed to work as a system that has a double gusset connector in each corner joint. The compartment roofs, corners, and sides shall be welded as no bolts or rivets are required, permitted or should be acceptable.

The sides shall be of a jig locked style construction. The jig shall hold the corners and body side panels in place while the inner 6063 T-6 structure is welded. The members shall be located at a maximum of 12-inches on center and welded to the compartment roof rails, which shall become the inner structural connector that shall become the roof members.

The exterior panels shall interlock with the compartment roof, corners and specially designed extruded aluminum compartment door frames and shall be constructed of 6063 T-6 aluminum material.

Compartment Roof Radius:

The compartment roof cove radius shall be of an extruded aluminum shape with an alloy and temper of 6061 T-6 with an ultimate strength of 42,000 psi. The shape shall be a 4-inch radius with a built-in inner structural connector to form a one-piece side and roof structure.

The radius shall be of a semi-hollow shape for strength, reduced weight, and to also allow passage for the electrical wiring harnesses. The roof and side sheets shall fit into the roof radius and shall be welded from the inside of the body.

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Compartment Roof Construction:

The compartment roofs shall be covered with 0.125-inch-thick, bright finished, aluminum diamond plate. The roof structure shall consist of 2-inch x 3-inch 6063 T-6 aluminum tubing that shall span the full width of the compartments. The roof structure tubes shall be spaced at a maximum of 12-inches on center.

The roof tubes shall be welded to the diamond plate roof and to the inner structural connector of the radius. The aluminum diamond plate sheet roof’s perimeter shall be completely welded to the roof radii.

All roof seams and perimeters shall be solid welded to aid in the prevention of water and dust leakage into the compartment areas. No caulking, screws, or rivets shall be utilized or shall be acceptable.

Compartment Construction:

All exterior compartments shall be constructed of 0.250-inch-thick, heavy-duty, smooth aluminum plate. All corners shall be welded.

• Each compartment shall be vented with a minimum of a 4-inch vent.

• Each compartment shall be vented to the atmosphere.

• Each compartment floor shall be of the “sweep out” design for ease of cleaning.

• Each compartment shall have drain holes in the floor in the rear corners for ease of cleaning.

• Each compartment shall be finished with a Scorpion style protective finish, gray in color.

Wheel Wells:

The wheel well openings shall be of sufficient size to permit the utilization of tire chains or other traction control devices used by the purchasing department. The wheel well openings shall also be of a sufficient size to permit the removal of the wheel and tire assembly without causing damage to the apparatus body, tires, or wheel assembly.

The wheel wells shall be provided with full, 0.125-inch-thick, smooth aluminum fender liners, that shall be rolled to eliminate pockets that might trap and collect road dirt. The liners shall have flanges at the bottom edge.

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Outer Wheel Well Trim:

The outer surface area of the wheel wells shall be covered with a 0.125-inch-thick, bright finish, aluminum diamond plate for complete protection from tire or chain kick-back. The diamond plate shall be secured to the modular body using stainless-steel fasteners.

Wheel Well Fenderettes:

Fenderettes shall be of a heavy-duty polished aluminum material and be securely fastened to the modular body using stainless-steel fasteners. The fenderettes shall extend from the bottom of the forward rub rail to the bottom of the rearward rub rail for a more pleasing appearance and optimal performance.

Body Mounting:

The body structure sills shall be constructed of 1-inch-thick x 3-inch-wide, heavy-duty, aluminum flat bar and shall run the full length of the body structure. The flat bar shall be welded to each lateral structural member on both sides. The chassis and body shall be separated with a 1-inch-thick x 3-inch-wide nonmetal sill.

The body shall be capable of being removed from and transferred to a new chassis, similarly, sized to the old chassis, with minimal modifications. There shall be adequate space left between the cab and body, to prevent damage to either the cab or body from flexing and normal highway use.

The body shall be attached to the before mentioned chassis using 5/8-inch steel “U” bolts and torsion springs. The body shall be mounted as per the chassis manufacturers’ guidelines.

Additionally, an isolator shall be installed on each “U” bolt at the “U” bolt mounting point and the structural sill.

Roll-Up Compartment Doors:

The compartments shall be equipped with six (6) custom-built, Hansen International, Inc., roll-up compartment doors. The doors shall be produced by an ISO-9001 certified company and tested to at least 100,000 cycles. Each door shall have a serial number label and shall carry a Manufacturer’s Warranty of Ten (10) Years. To facilitate a 24-hour replacement part service turn around, the doors must be manufactured within the Continental United States.

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Bidder Complies

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Roll-Up Door Operating Components:

The easy-opening doors shall be equipped with a pre-tensioned internally lubricated counterbalance spring contained within a 0.060-inch x 4-inch diameter aluminum door roller tube and supported with a 0.625-inch diameter steel center shaft. The roller assembly and shaft shall be supported with two (2) pre-assembled and adjustable mounting plates of 0.090-inch zinc-plated-steel. The mounting plates shall have dual synthetic molded roller wheels that shall support the door above the guide channels as it is fed onto the roller tube counterbalance for storage. The door curtain assembly shall be attached to the roller tube counterbalance with woven nylon straps with quick detach steel mounting clips.

Roll-Up Door Construction-Smooth:

The doors shall be constructed of double walled and concave hard anodized aluminum extrusion laths with a smooth exterior surface. Each door slat shall have dimensions of 1.365-inches in height x 0.310-inches deep x 0.038-inch wall thickness. The “interlocking joint knuckle” extrusion design shall have an integral dual durometer extruded synthetic spacer seal to reduce noise and prevent weather or debris intrusion in a closed position. Each door lath shall have inter-locking and nested polymer slide guides. The slide guides shall be punch dimpled to prevent ‘metal-to-metal’ contact and shall be replaceable. The sides of the door openings shall be equipped with a single piece, 0.069-inch, hard anodized aluminum extruded vertical guide channel.

Roll-Up Door Finish-Anodized Satin Finish:

The roll-up doors shall be finished with an anodized, Satin finish to meet the high-quality standards and procedures of both the apparatus manufacturer and Hansen International, Inc.

Roll-Up Door Handle and Latching-Handle Bar:

The heavy-duty lift and door handlebar assembly shall be constructed with a double walled hard anodized extruded aluminum lath consisting of two (2) 0.060-inch wall thicknesses. The lift handlebar assembly shall have four (4) roller wheels to reduce friction and for the ease of the opening of the door. The handle assembly shall be equipped with a 2-inch horizontal full width shelf with anti-slip ribbing on the top to assist in the door closing. The shelf shall have two (2) riveted heavy-duty rubber bumpers to prevent a metal-to-metal impact with the overhead drip rail. The latch bar shall consist of a full width 0.750-inch diameter stainless-steel tube handle with centrally located knurled anti-slip sections and have a 1.25-inch hand clearance between the handle and the door surface.

Roll-Up Door Weather Resistance:

The top door drip rail shall be a hard-anodized aluminum extrusion and shall contain a full width strip of weather seal to minimize water ingress along the top of the door. The top door seal shall be of a two (2) piece ‘non-contacting design’ to prevent damage to the graphics, logos, or reflective striping. The guide channel seals shall be replaceable and constructed of UV resistant rubber with automotive style flocking material for the smoothness of operation. The bottom of the door curtain shall have an additional full width UV resistant rubber seal.

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Drip Rail:

There shall be provided a drip rail molding on the driver’s side and the officer’s side of the apparatus body over the compartment doors. The drip rail molding shall be continuous and shall aid in the prevention of water runoff from entering the compartments.

Exterior Body Trim:

The exterior of the rear lower body panel shall be fitted with 0.125-inch-thick, bright finished, aluminum diamond plate, used as a kick panel, between the rear tailboard and the rear open-to-air compartment floor. The kick panel shall be a minimum of 14-inches in height and be full width.

The exterior of the lower front body panel shall be fitted with 0.125-inch-thick, bright finished, aluminum diamond plate, used as rock shields. The rock shields shall be a minimum of 14-inches in height and be located on the lower portion of the front body panel, below the level of the frame rails, on both the left and the right sides of the apparatus’ body.

The four (4) lower corners of the modular body shall be protected using rock shields. The rock shields shall be a minimum of 14-inches in height and shall conform to the radius of the body corner post on each of the four (4) corners. The rock shields shall be 0.125-inches-thick, bright finished, aluminum diamond plate.

The protection panels shall be constructed from 0.125-inches-thick, bright finished, aluminum diamond plate.

Cab Running Boards:

There shall be provided a set (2) of heavy-duty, NFPA 1901 compliant, formed, bright finished, embossed aluminum diamond plate running boards. The running boards shall be fabricated using a 0.125-inch-thick, embossed aluminum diamond plate. The running boards shall come complete with a splash guard at the rearward edge of the stepping surface.

The running boards shall be securely fastened to the chassis cab using stainless-steel fasteners and shall run the full length from the rear of the front wheel well to the back wall of the cab.

Rear Tailboard Construction:

The rear tailboard frame shall extend from the apparatus body with 3-inch x 1-1/2-inch x 1/4-inch-thick, structural “C” channel for strength and integrity. The “C” channel shall be placed as to form a structural matrix to the apparatus chassis and to keep the body in a complete modular form.

The stepping surface shall be constructed of NFPA 1901 compliant, formed, bright finished, embossed aluminum diamond plate, 0.125-inches-thick, and have a minimum of a 10-inch depth and be full width.

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The rear corners of the tailboard shall be angled at an approximate 45-degree angle to reduce the turning radius of the apparatus.

The rear tailboard, once the apparatus is fully loaded, shall have a minimum of an 18-inch ground clearance.

Mud Flaps:

There shall be provided a set, two (2), of heavy-duty mud flaps. The mud flaps shall be located, one (1) on the rear-side of each of the two (2) rear wheel-well openings.

The mud flaps shall be made of thick, heavy-duty, rubber material, be black in color, and shall be as wide as the dual rear wheels. To provide optimum protection, the mud flaps shall be weighted to prevent the mud flaps from flapping while driving the apparatus.

The mud flaps shall be securely fastened to the modular body using stainless-steel fasteners.

Recessed Tow Eyes:

There shall be provided a set, two (2), of heavy-duty, chrome plated, recessed tow eyes. The tow eyes shall be recessed in cast aluminum housings and be located on the rear body panel above the rear tailboard and be securely fastened to the chassis frame rails.

No attachment to the body shall be required or should be acceptable, only a frame rail attachment method should be acceptable.

The tow eyes shall have approximately a 3-1/2-inch inside diameter of the eye and the shaft shall have a minimum of a 1-1/4-inch-thick diameter.

License Plate Bracket:

There shall be provided one (1) aluminum license plate bracket with LED light recessed on the rear of body panel. The standard mounting location shall be in the center of the rear body panel just above the rear tailboard.

The exact mounting location of the tag bracket and LED light shall be determined by the purchasing department during the pre-construction conference.

Handrails:

There shall be provided two (2) NFPA 1901 compliant, non-slip handrails, vertically mounted, on the rear of the apparatus body, one (1) on the driver’s side and one (1) on the officer’s side of the rear open-air compartment.

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The location of the handrails is as follows:

• One (1) shall be located on the driver’s side of the open-air compartment.

• One (1) shall be located on the officer’s side of the open-air compartment.

The handrails shall be a minimum of 30-inches long and mounted vertically on the rear of the body. The handrails shall have a non-slip surface and have an anodized finish. The handrails are provided to aid in the safe climbing into and out of the rear of the apparatus.

The exact mounting location of the handrail shall be determined by the purchasing department during the pre-construction conference.

Gasoline Fill Access:

There shall be provided on the driver’s side of the modular body access for the gasoline fill tube. The fill tube shall be housed within a polished, cast aluminum recessed housing. The gasoline fill tube shall be located rearward of the driver’s side rear wheels. The gasoline fill tube shall have a black in color fuel cap.

Rub Rail:

There shall be provided polished aluminum “C” channel, with reflective tape inserts, used as a rub rail and installed at the lowest edge of the apparatus body between the rear wheel well openings and the front and rear rock shields which are mounted on the four (4) lower corners of the modular body.

The rub rails shall terminate with an approximate 45° angle on both the forward and rearward edges of each rub rail section. The rub rails shall be spaced away from the modular body using at a minimum, a 1/2-inch-thick, non-metal spacer to prevent damage to either the rub rails or the modular body and finish.

The exact layout, design, and color of the reflective stripe within the rub rails shall be determined by the purchasing department during the pre-construction conference.

Exhaust System Modification:

The factory exhaust system shall be modified to extend out the right side of the apparatus, rearward the rear wheel well, and be flush with the side of the apparatus body. The exhaust tip shall extend at a 90° angle with the ground and be capable of accepting an exhaust system tube with minimal modifications to the exhaust pipe.

Aluminum Wheels and Tires:

The chassis of this apparatus shall be supplied by the OEM, polished aluminum wheels and come with stainless-steel lug nut and hub covers. The tire and wheel assembly shall be balanced accordingly to maximize the life of the tires, by the OEM.

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Solid Red Apparatus Cab and Body:

The cab of this apparatus shall be painted, by the OEM of one-color, being Red.

The body of this apparatus shall be painted, by the body manufacturer, one color, being red, to match the chassis color.

Prior to applying the first coat of primer, all removable hardware items such as doors, handles, hinges, lights, etc. shall be removed. The front body panel, the left and right-sides, and a portion of the rear body panel shall be painted to match the job color. The roll-up doors shall have an anodized, Satin finish.

Prior to mounting on the chassis, the entire body shall be fully sanded smooth to eliminate any visible deflections. The priming and final coat application shall conform to the paint manufacturer’s guidelines and recommendations.

The body shall be painted to match the purchasing department’s paint color and scheme and to match the current department’s fleet for department uniformity.

Compartment Protective Coating:

There shall be provided a protective spray coating on the walls, floors, ceilings, slide-out trays, and adjustable shelves, of each exterior compartment of the apparatus’ body. The sprayed-on coating shall have a “Scorpion” style protective finish and protect the interior surfaces from being damaged due to normal use.

The rear open-air compartment shall also have a “Scorpion” style protective sprayed-on coating on the side walls as well as the floor.

The color of the Scorpion style protective finish shall be gray in color.

The exact color of the Scorpion style protective finish shall be determined by the purchasing department during the pre-construction conference.

Rear Chevron Striping:

There shall be provided alternating, diamond print, reflective stripping, or Chevrons, on the rear of the apparatus. The Chevron stripes shall consist of 6-inch-wide, highly reflective, red and lime yellow stripes and have an inverted “V” pattern toward the center of the apparatus’ body.

The Chevron striping shall cover at a minimum of 50 % of the rear of the apparatus body to be NFPA 1901 compliant.

The exact layout, design, and color of the rear reflective Chevron striping shall be determined by the purchasing department during the pre-construction conference.

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Reflective Stripe Package:

There shall be provided a highly reflective striping package applied to both sides of the apparatus chassis and body starting just behind the front wheel wells and going towards the rear corners of the quick attack body.

The reflective striping on the cab and body shall be as follows:

• 3-M Gold in color.

• Highly reflective.

• “Z” pattern design, with the “Z” being on the forward compartment (L-1 and R-1) doors.

• 1-inch wide 3-M Gold.

• 1/2-inch space.

• 4-inch wide 3-M Gold.

• 1/2-inch space.

• 1-inch wide 3-M Gold.

• With the lettering “FIRE – RESCUE” towards the rearward side of the body.

The striping and lettering shall resemble the picture below that is provided by the purchasing department within the bid specifications.

The striping package shall meet the purchasing department’s existing apparatus’ striping package for department uniformity.

The exact layout, design, and color of the reflective striping package shall be determined by the purchasing department during the pre-construction conference.

Reflective Graphics Package:

There shall be provided a custom computer designed, highly reflective, lettering or graphics package to match the purchasing department’s current fleet.

The lettering or graphics package shall meet the purchasing department’s existing apparatus’ lettering and graphics package for department uniformity. The purchasing department shall receive samples or images of the computer designed lettering and graphics design for final approval prior to applying any lettering or graphics to the apparatus.

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The department logo shall be applied to the cab entry doors as follows:

• 3-M Gold in color.

• Outlined in 1/4-inch wide Black.

• Reflective.

The graphics shall resemble the picture below that is provided by the purchasing department within the bid specifications.

The exact color, wording, layout, and design of the reflective lettering and graphics package shall be determined by the purchasing department during the pre-construction conference.

NFPA Compliance Labels:

There shall be provided a complete set of NFPA 1901 compliance labels. The labels shall be permanently attached to the chassis and/or modular body.

A Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards weight certification label shall be affixed to the driver’s side L-1 compartment by the apparatus manufacturer.

A permanent label shall be affixed to the seating area that states the “Maximum Seating Allowed”.

A permanent label shall be affixed to the seating area that states, “Seat Belts are Required.”

A permanent label shall be affixed to the seating area in sight of the driver’s seated, belted position that states the “Overall Height, Length, Width, and GVWR”.

A permanent label shall be affixed to the fuel fill area that states, “Gasoline Only.”

A permanent label shall be affixed to the rear of the apparatus body that states “Do Not Ride on Tailboard While in Motion”.

A permanent label shall be affixed to the area near the auto-eject receptacle that states, “Type of Line Voltage” and “Current Rating in Amps”.

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The following label shall be affixed inside the driver’s side cab entry door, that states the Quantity and Type of the following fluids and pressures as a minimum:

Engine Oil Air Conditioning Lubrication Oil Engine Coolant Transfer Case Fluid Transmission Fluid Brake Fluid Maximum Tire Speed Rating Drive Axle Lubrication Fluid Front Tire Cold Air Pressure Power Steering Fluid Rear Tire Cold Air Pressure Air Conditioning Refrigeration Front and Rear Tire Sizes

The exact number of compliance labels, information contained on the labels, and mounting locations shall be determined by the purchasing department during the pre-construction conference.

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COMPARTMENTATION

General Compartment Construction:

The modular body shall have three (3) compartments on the driver’s side, three (3) compartments on the officer’s side, and one (1) open-air area on the rear of the apparatus, for a total of six (6) individual, enclosed, exterior compartments. All of which shall have aluminum, anodized, Satin finished, roll-up doors. The compartments shall be of the “sweep-out” design and have drain holes placed in the rear corners of the floors for ease of cleaning.

The compartments shall be vented to allow moisture and toxic gases to vent into the atmosphere. The apparatus body shall be designed to meet the extreme demands of the fire and rescue industry as a severe-duty quick attack fire apparatus.

Compartment A (L-1):

This compartment shall be on the driver’s side of the apparatus between the front wall of the body and the rear wheel well and shall have a compartment wall-to-wall / floor-to-ceiling dimension of approximately 60-inches high x 27-inches wide x transverse deep above the frame rails and 21-inches deep below the frame rails. The compartment shall have a door opening dimension of approximately 44-inches high x 24-inches wide.

The compartment shall have the following features:

• One (1) Roll-up compartment door.

Roll-up door shall have an anodized, Satin finish.

• Extended floor at frame rail height to the outer edge of the compartment.

• One (1) Single direction slide-out tray.

Slide -out tray shall have a 50 % compartment depth.

Slide-out tray shall be approximately 22-inches wide x 45-inches deep.

The slide-out tray shall extend approximately 100 % from the compartment.

The slide-out tray shall have a minimum of a 600 lb. rating.

The slide-out tray shall have a 3-inch retaining flange around all edges.

o the tray corners shall be solid welded.

Slide-out tray shall be securely fastened to the floor of the compartment.

One vertically mounted tool board

• Two (2) Vertically mounted LED light strips.

• One (1) 4-inch, minimum size vent.

Vented to the atmosphere.

• Two (2) Drain holes in the floor in the rear corners of the compartment.

• The body manufacturer’s electrical components shall be in the bottom area of compartment.

Removable, vented wall to protect the electrical components.

12-volt DC electrical panel in bottom area of compartment.

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Bidder Complies

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Compartment B (L-2):

This compartment shall be on the driver’s side of the apparatus over the rear wheel well and shall have a compartment wall-to-wall / floor-to-ceiling dimension of approximately 33-inches high x 45-inches wide x 21-inches deep. The compartment shall have a door opening dimension of approximately 18-inches high x 42-inches wide.

The compartment shall have the following features:

• One (1) Roll-up compartment door.

Roll-up door shall have an anodized, Satin finish.

• One (1) Adjustable shelf.

Four (4) adjustable, full height shelf tracks.

o Two (2) shelf tracks shall be located on each of the left and right compartment walls.

The shelf shall be approximately 43-inches wide x 21-inches deep.

The shelf shall have a 3-inch retaining flange around all sides.

o The shelf corners shall be solid welded.

The shelf shall have a minimum of a 300 lb. rating.

• Two (2) Vertically mounted LED light strips.

• One (1) 4-inch, minimum size vent.

Vented to the atmosphere.

• Two (2) Drain holes in the floor in the rear corners of the compartment.

Compartment C (L-3):

This compartment shall be on the driver’s side of the apparatus between the rear wheel well and the rear wall of the body and shall have a compartment wall-to-wall / floor-to-ceiling dimension of approximately 60-inches high x 33-inches wide x 21-inches deep. The compartment shall have a door opening dimension of approximately 44-inches high x 30-inches wide.

The compartment shall have the following features:

• One (1) Roll-up compartment door.

Roll-up door shall have an anodized, Satin finish.

• Two (2) Adjustable shelves.

Four (4) Adjustable, full height shelf tracks.

o Two (2) Shelf tracks shall be located on each the left and right compartment walls.

The shelves shall be approximately 31-inches wide x 21-inches deep.

The shelves shall have a 3-inch retaining flange around all sides.

o The shelf corners shall be solid welded.

The shelves shall have a minimum of 300 lb. rating.

• Two (2) vertically mounted LED light strips.

• One (1) 4-inch, minimum size vent. vented to the atmosphere.

• Two (2) Drain holes in the floor in the rear corners of the compartment.

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Compartment D (R-1):

This compartment shall be on the officer’s side of the apparatus between the front wall of the body and the rear wheel well and shall have a compartment wall-to-wall / floor-to-ceiling dimension of approximately 60-inches high x 27-inches wide x transverse deep above the frame rails and 21-inches deep below the frame rails. The compartment shall have a door opening dimension of approximately 44-inches high x 24-inches wide.

The compartment shall have the following features:

• One (1) Roll-up compartment door.

Roll-up door shall have an anodized, Satin finish.

• Extended floor at frame rail height to the outer edge of the compartment.

• One (1) Single direction slide-out tray.

Slide -out tray shall have a 50 % compartment depth.

Slide-out tray shall be approximately 22-inches wide x 45-inches deep.

The slide-out tray shall extend approximately 100 % from the compartment.

The slide-out tray shall have a minimum of a 600 lb. rating.

The slide-out tray shall have a 3-inch retaining flange around all edges.

o The tray corners shall be solid welded.

Slide-out tray shall be securely fastened to the floor of the compartment.

One vertically mounted tool board

• Two (2) Vertically mounted LED light strips.

• One (1) 4-inch, minimum size vent.

Vented to the atmosphere.

• Two (2) Drain holes in the floor in the rear corners of the compartment.

Compartment E (R-2):

This compartment shall be on the officer’s side of the apparatus over the rear wheel well and shall have a compartment wall-to-wall / floor-to-ceiling dimension of approximately 33-inches high x 45-inches wide x 21-inches deep. The compartment shall have a door opening dimension of approximately 18-inches high x 42-inches wide.

The compartment shall have the following features:

• One (1) Roll-up compartment door.

Roll-up door shall have an anodized, Satin finish.

• One (1) Adjustable shelf.

Four (4) Adjustable, full height shelf tracks.

o Two (2) Shelf tracks shall be located on each of the left and right compartment walls.

The shelf shall be approximately 43-inches wide x 21-inches deep.

The shelf shall have a 3-inch retaining flange around all sides.

o The shelf corners shall be solid welded.

The shelf shall have a minimum of a 300 lb. rating.

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• Two (2) vertically mounted LED light strips.

One (1) 4-inch, minimum size vent. Vented to the atmosphere.

Two (2) drain holes in the floor in the rear corners of the compartment.

Compartment F (R-3):

This compartment shall be on the driver’s side of the apparatus between the rear wheel well and the rear wall of the body and shall have a compartment wall-to-wall / floor-to-ceiling dimension of approximately 60-inches high x 33-inches wide x 21-inches deep. The compartment shall have a door opening dimension of approximately 44-inches high x 30-inches wide.

The compartment shall have the following features:

• One (1) Roll-up compartment door.

Roll-up door shall have an anodized, Satin finish.

• Two (2) Adjustable shelves.

Four (4) Adjustable, full height shelf tracks.

o Two (2) Shelf tracks shall be located on each of the left and right compartment walls.

The shelves shall be approximately 31-inches wide x 21-inches deep.

The shelves shall have a 3-inch retaining flange around all sides.

o The shelf corners shall be solid welded.

The shelves shall have a minimum of 300 lb. rating.

• Two (2) vertically mounted LED light strips.

• One (1) 4-inch, minimum size vent.

Vented to the atmosphere.

• Two (2) Drain holes in the floor in the rear corners of the compartment.

Compartment G (B-1):

This shall be an open-air area on the rear-side of the apparatus above the tailboard and shall have a compartment wall-to-wall / floor-to-top of body dimension of approximately 48-inches high x 49-inches wide x 85-inches deep.

The compartment shall have the following features:

• One (1) 300-gallon water tank.

• One (1) Hale HPX300-B23 gasoline powered water pump.

• One (1) Hale pump control panel.

• One (1) Hannay low profile booster reel for 1-inch x 200-feet of hose.

Two (2) mounted LED lights, one (1) on each the left and right-sides.

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Adjustable Shelves:

There shall be six (6) aluminum adjustable shelves. The shelves shall be constructed of 0.188-inch-thick, smooth aluminum plate for durability and the ease of mounting equipment.

The adjustable shelves shall be fully adjustable from the top of the compartment to the bottom. Shelving hardware shall be of the Unistrut “C” channel design. The shelves shall have a minimum 300 lb. capacity rating.

The shelves shall have a minimum of a 3-inch retaining flange around all edges to prevent equipment from being dislodged while the apparatus is being driven. The corners of each shelf shall be solid welded.

The shelves shall have a Scorpion style protective finish to match the compartment interiors.

The exact number, layout, design, and location of the adjustable shelves shall be determined by the purchasing department during the pre-construction conference.

Single Direction Slide-Out Trays:

There shall be provided two (2) single direction slide-out trays. The slide-out trays shall be constructed of 0.188-inch-thick, smooth aluminum plate for durability and the ease of mounting equipment.

The slide-out tray’s frame rail assembly shall be bolted into place using 3/8-inch stainless-steel fasteners. The slide-out trays and roller assembly shall have a minimum of 600 lb.

capacity.

The slide-out trays shall be single direction slide-out trays. The slide-out trays shall extend approximately 100% from the compartments.

The slide-out tray shall have a Scorpion style protective finish to match the compartment interiors.

The exact location, design, and number of the slide-out trays shall be determined by the purchasing department during the pre-construction conference.

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12 VOLT DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Electrical Overview:

The electrical system and associated equipment shall comply with all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, and shall also conform to all applicable SAE recommended standards and practices and meet or exceed NFPA 1901 requirements.

The apparatus body and accessory electrical equipment shall be served by circuits separate and distinct from the chassis circuits. All wiring shall be permanently color coded and marked to identify each wire for its entire length.

Wiring shall be routed in conduit or loom that is rated at a minimum of 300 F and include a service loop of wire that will permit the replacement of the wire terminals if damaged. All conduits, looms, and wiring harnesses shall be secured to the body or frame with insulated metal cable straps.

All electrical system components and wiring shall be located and installed in such a manner that facilitates easy removal and servicing.

All wiring shall conform to NFPA 1901 standards and SAE standards.

Electrical Panel:

There shall be provided an electrical panel for the emergency vehicle accessories. The electrical panel shall be located to ensure ease of accessibility for future servicing and maintenance.

The mounting location for the electrical panel shall be in a secure and dry location. The area shall be provided with a removable, vented panel to protect the electrical components.

The exact design, location, and functions of the electrical panel shall be determined by the purchasing department during the pre-construction conference.

Master Battery Switch:

There shall be provided one (1) Cole Hersee master battery switch located conveniently to the driver’s seated, belted position. Provided with the master battery switch shall be a single “GREEN” light indicating the master battery switch is in the “ON” position. The standard mounting location for the master battery switch is on the driver’s side of the center console.

The exact layout, location, and functions of the master battery switch shall be determined by the purchasing department during the pre-construction conference.

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Kussmaul Battery Charger:

There shall be provided one (1) Kussmaul Auto-Charge battery charging system. The battery charger shall be mounted within a protected area behind the front seats. The battery charger shall activate when attached to a 110-volt AC shoreline through the auto-eject receptacle.

Kussmaul Auto-Eject System:

There shall be provided a Kussmaul Super Auto-Eject system with 120-volt AC, 20-amp shoreline receptacle that shall provide 120-volt AC service when activated. The mounting location for the auto-eject receptacle shall be on the rear body panel just above the tailboard of the apparatus on the driver’s side of the body.

The auto-eject shall have a weather resistant, yellow cover with a hinged lid. With the battery charger unit, a bar graph is built-in to the auto eject receptacle which lights up when an electrical cord is plugged in to the truck and an external power source to indicate the system is functioning properly and to show the charge of the batteries.

The final location for the auto-eject receptacle shall be determined by the purchasing department during the pre-construction conference.

The exact layout, location, and operations of the shoreline receptacle shall be determined by the purchasing department during the pre-construction conference.

Center Cab Console:

There shall be provided a custom designed aluminum center console. The console shall be fabricated using 0.125-inch-thick, heavy-duty, smooth aluminum plate covered with a heavy-duty poly urethane “Scorpion” style protective finish material, black in color.

The center console shall contain the following items:

• One (1) slot for binders / books.

• Two (2) cup holders.

• Warning light controls.

• Scene light controls.

• One (1) siren amplifier.

• The department supplied mobile radio.

• Any other items required by the purchasing department.

• Electrical power supply for department supplied equipment shall be terminated within the center console.

• Master battery switch.

• Door ajar indicator light.

• One (1) 12-volt DC charging port.

One (1) dual USB charging port.

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The switch panel shall contain switches for the following minimum applications:

• Emergency lights switches.

• Light bar switch.

• Three (3) Scene light switches.

• All other necessary functions.

All switches shall be lit and properly identified.

Prior to fabrication, a CAD drawing of the center console showing all items shall be approved by the purchasing department prior to fabrication.

Prior to fabrication, the mobile communications radio shall be determined. This is required to have the desired radio designed into the custom designed and built aluminum console.

The exact design, layout, and equipment housed within the center console shall be determined by the purchasing department during the pre-construction conference.

LED Marker Lights:

There shall be provided the proper number of LED style ICC/marker lights located on the apparatus body above the drip rails.

All lights and reflectors shall meet or exceed DOT regulations and the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Back-Up Alarm:

There shall be one (1), back up alarm with a minimum of 97 dB, that automatically activates when the vehicle’s transmission is placed in the reverse gear. The back-up alarm shall be mounted under the rear tailboard in a secured area to prevent damage from normal use.

There shall be NO back-up alarm cut-off switch as this would be in violation of safety regulations.

The exact mounting location and activation of the back-up alarm system shall be determined

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Back-up Camera System:

There shall be provided one (1) Pro-Vision back-up camera-monitor system mounted on the rear body panel. The color monitor shall be a minimum of 7-inches and mounted in place of the rearview mirror. The monitor screen shall be in the cab within sight of the driver’s seated, belted position but not blocking the view of the driver while in the forward driving mode.

The camera shall be mounted to the rear of the apparatus’ body within a protected area to prevent damage to the camera during normal use operations and to give the driver the optimal view for backing.

The exact layout, location, and activation of the back-up camera system shall be determined by the purchasing department during the pre-construction conference.

LED Compartment Lights:

There shall be provided two (2) vertically mounted, LED light strips, in each of the compartment openings, in each of the six (6) exterior compartments. The LED lights shall activate automatically when the roll-up compartment doors are in the open position.

The exact layout, location, number of compartment lights and activation of the compartment lights shall be determined by the purchasing department during the pre-construction conference.

Door Ajar Light:

There shall be provided, in the cab within sight of the driver’s seated, belted position, a red flashing warning light that shall indicate a compartment door is open or a cab door is ajar.

This warning light shall be installed to prevent damage to the apparatus and/or equipment and to comply with NFPA 1901 standards.

The exact layout, location, and activation of the door ajar warning light shall be determined by the purchasing department during the pre-construction conference.

Ground Lights:

There shall be provided eight (8) Tecniq, LED ground illumination lights under the apparatus body and chassis cab. The lights shall illuminate the ground area around the modular body and cab area shall be activated by applying the apparatus’ parking brake.