Custom Pumper RFP

BULLOCH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

115 NORTH MAIN STREET

STATESBORO, GEORGIA 30458

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

The Bulloch County Board of Commissioners (herein after referred to as the “County”) is soliciting competitive sealed proposals from qualified suppliers for the purchase of one (1) 1500

GPM Custom Pumper to be used by the Bulloch County Fire Department. It shall be solely within the discretion of Bulloch County to determine whether another make and/or model are

“substantially equivalent.”

The outside of the sealed envelope shall include the wording: Custom Pumper RFP; Due

Date: November 17, 2022 @ 3:00 P. M.; Attn: Faye Bragg, Purchasing Manager.

Proposals will be received until 3:00 P.M. local time on November 17, 2022, at the Bulloch

County Board of Commissioners, North Main Annex, 115 North Main Street, Statesboro, Georgia 30458. The original proposal along with three (3) copies and supporting documents must be submitted in a sealed clearly marked envelope. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to make sure the submittal package is received by due date and time. Any proposal received after due date and time shall not be accepted. The proposal handling process will take place in

Conference Room 102 at 115 N Main Street, Statesboro, GA 30458 @ 3:00 pm on November

17, 2022. Anyone may attend the proposal handling process. A public opening of proposals will not occur at the time and date indicated above. Proposals received will be officially recorded, no cost components will be read aloud. All proposals received will be turned over to the evaluation committee for opening, review, deliberation, and recommendation. After award is made, a tabulation of pricing will be available to the public.

The written proposal documents supersede any verbal or written prior communications between the parties.

A proposal package may be requested by contacting Faye Bragg, Purchasing Manager, at fbragg@bullochcounty.net or http://bullochcounty.net/procurement/. Any addenda to this solicitation will be issued through the purchasing office, and it will be the sole responsibility of the proposer to periodically check the County’s website for any addenda for this project. Failure to include a signed copy of any addenda issued for this project in the submitted package will result in the submission not being considered for this project.

Local Buying Preference: Departments are encouraged to use local vendors whenever possible.

However, the County cannot pay a much higher price to do so because there is an obligation to the taxpayers to use our financial resources wisely.

For all purchases of $15,000 or more, if the quality, service, price, and other factors are substantially equal, then a local vendor whose offer is within 5% of the lowest offer may be given an opportunity to match the lowest offer. This policy shall be stated in all applicable solicitations but does not apply to public works construction projects or road projects.

For purposes of this provision, a “local vendor” is one that 1) has a principal business location within the boundaries of Bulloch County; 2) has a valid occupational tax certificate issued by a jurisdiction located in Bulloch County; and 3) owns the property where the principal business location is located, or has a lease for a term of no less than one year for the principal business location which in effect requires the local vendor to pay the ad valorem taxes on the leased property.

A “principal business location” is further defined as a permanent facility with a physical location in Bulloch County where it can be demonstrated 1) that the goods or services are either made, stored, processed, sold, or rendered at the facility; and 2) that substantial administrative or management activities are performed by one or more employees, principals, representatives or agents for the purpose of transacting business.

To request the local vendor preference, a vendor must include a completed local vendor form with its submitted proposal. It is the vendor’s responsibility to provide clear and convincing evidence that it meets the requirements for being considered a local vendor pursuant to this provision. The determination of whether a vendor has submitted sufficient evidence to support being deemed a local vendor shall be solely within the discretion of the Board of Commissioners and shall not be subject to challenge.

To request local vendor preference, you must contact the Purchasing Manager for the proper form to complete. The completed form must be included with the submitted package to be considered for the local vendor preference

Award And Reservations: It is understood and agreed that in consideration of the sum of One

Dollar and No/100 ($1.00) cash in hand paid, receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, the vendor agrees that this proposal shall be an option, which is hereby given to the Purchaser to accept or reject this proposal at any time within sixty (60) calendar days from the date on which it is recorded. It is expressly convenanted and agreed that this proposal is not subject to withdrawal by the supplier during the term of said option. The party submitting the proposal is solely responsible for delivering the proposal to the exact location and by the time stated. The

County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technicalities and informalities in proposals, accepting the proposal deemed in the best interest of the County. The

County reserves the right to use or not use any alternate offer associated with this solicitation.

Award will be made to that responsive and responsible proposer with the best offer for Bulloch

County, price and other factors considered.

Bulloch County has an Equal Opportunity Purchasing Policy. Bulloch County seeks to assure that all segments of the business community have access to supplying goods and services needed by the County. The County provides equal opportunity for all businesses and does not discriminate against any vendor regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, or national origin.

A selection criterion is outlined in the request for proposal documents. Bulloch County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive technicalities and to make an award deemed in its best interest.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Changes: No change shall be made to this invitation except by written modification by the

Purchasing Department.

Compliance: The County's failure to insist on compliance with any of the terms or conditions of this RFP shall not be deemed a waiver of the County's right to insist at any time on full compliance with any of the terms and conditions stated herein.

Disqualification: Proposals may be disqualified for: a) receipt of the proposal by the County past the stated deadline; b) any irregularities; c) unbalanced unit price or extensions; d) unbalanced value of any items; or e) failure to complete proposal information correctly. If in the opinion of the County, the supplier is not in a position to perform the contract, the proposal may be disqualified and rejected. The County reserves the right to waive any minor informalities or irregularities.

Lawsuits/Bribery/Conflicts of Interest/Defaults: Prospective suppliers shall disclose any record of pending lawsuits, criminal violations and/or convictions, conflicts of interest, or contract defaults.

Liability: The County is not liable for any cost incurred in the preparation of the proposal. Nor is the County bound by any information provided to suppliers prior to the proposal opening unless reduced to writing and distributed as a written addendum.

Clarification of Submittals: The County reserves the right to seek clarification of any point in a supplier’s sealed proposal submission, or to obtain additional information.

Exceptions: Conditional proposals or those that take exception to the specifications will be considered only at the discretion of the Project Manager.

Correction or Withdrawal of Proposals, Cancellation of Awards: Correction or withdrawal of submissions after the deadline for submitting proposals has passed, or cancellation of awards or contracts may be permitted only to the extent that the supplier can show by clear and convincing evidence that a clerical mistake of non-judgmental character was made, or where the withdrawal or cancellation is in the best interest of the County.

County Obligations: The County has a standing policy to disqualify or withhold compensation to vendors, contractors, and professional consultants if there are existing obligations to the

County for any liens, ad valorem taxes, licenses, or other financial remittances due to the

County.

Award: If awarded, the award will be made to that responsive and responsible supplier or suppliers whose proposal is most advantageous to the County, price and other factors considered.

The County specifically reserves the right to make an award to more than one supplier if the

County determines that it is in the County’s best interest to do so, and to reject any and all proposals. The supplier or suppliers to whom the award is made will be notified at the earliest possible date.

Payment: Payments will be made upon completion of all work and acceptance by the County on invoices submitted and approved by the proper County representative within thirty (30) days receipt of invoice. Itemize all invoices in full. Be sure our order number is on your invoice.

Inquiries Regarding Payment: All inquiries regarding payment of invoices are to be directed to Accounts Payable, (912) 764-6245.

Anti-Discrimination Clause: Bulloch County does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, or handicap in employment or services provided.

Questions: All questions concerning this RFP shall be directed to the Purchasing Manager in writing (email is preferable). Questions will be directed to the Purchasing Manager no later than

November 8, 2022 @ 4:00 PM. Responses to questions will be addressed no later than

November 9, 2022 @ 4:00 PM.

Reservations: The County reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, to award in whole or in part and to waive minor immaterial defects in Proposals. Proposals shall be binding for a period of sixty (60) calendar days from the time proposals are recorded.

Timely Delivery: If indicated in the Price Schedule, supplier shall indicate time of delivery as the number of calendar days following receipt of order by the supplier to the receipt of goods or services by the County. Time of delivery will be considered in the award.

Time is of the essence, and the purchase order is subject to termination for failure to deliver on time. The acceptance by buyer of later performance with or without objection or reservation shall not waive the right to claim damage for such breach nor constitute a waiver of the requirements for the timely performance of any obligation remaining to be performed by the vendor.

Indemnification: The vendor agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the County, its officials, and employees (hereinafter collectively “the indemnitees”) from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, suits, proceedings, costs, and expenses of litigation (including, without limitation, reasonable attorney’s fees) related to or arising in any way out of the performance of this Agreement, unless such is attributable to the sole negligence of the indemnitees. The indemnity obligation of the vendor will survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

Insurance: The proposer must submit with their proposal documents, a Certificate of Liability

Insurance indicating required insurance coverages. This insurance will be kept in force during the duration of the contract. This certificate will be from the prime builder only. Failure to provide and maintain insurance may cause cancellation of contract. Contractor shall purchase from and maintain with a company or companies authorized to do business in the state of

Georgia the following types of insurance:

A. Statutorily required workers’ compensation insurance.

B. Commercial general liability insurance, with an endorsement naming the

County and its officials, officers, and employees as additional insured, and with limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and

$2,000,000.00 aggregate.

C. Motor vehicle liability insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 for bodily injury to or death of one person in any one accident, and not less than $2,000,000.00 because of bodily injury to or death of two or more persons in any one accident; and not less than $250,000.00 because of injury to or destruction of property.

D. Product Liability Insurance with a minimum of $2,000,000.00.

Bonds: Submitted package must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total proposal. No other type of guaranty will be accepted other than a five percent (5%) Bid Bond. Bonding companies must be on the US Department of Treasuries listing of approved sureties (Dept. Circular 570).

Immigration: On July 1, 2009, the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act (SB 529, Section 2) became effective. All employers, contractors and subcontractors entering into a contract or performing work for Georgia’s public employers in the amount of $2,500 or more must sign an affidavit that he/she has used the E-verify System. This includes out-of-state contractors. E-verify is a no-cost federal employment verification system to insure employment eligibility. For more information on E-verify please go to http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify. An affidavit is enclosed in this solicitation. All Proposers are to read and complete the E-verify

Contractor Affidavit enclosed to be returned with response. Failure to do so will result in your solicitation response being rejected as non-responsive.

If you use a third-party administrator, do not enter their name or number in place of the Federal

Work Authorization E-verify Company ID#; the administrator’s name or their number does not replace the actual number you were issued. You must contact your administrator for the number and the date of authorization (when the number became effective) for your company. At this time there are no alphabetical letters in the E-verify Company ID#.

If you only include the third-party administrators name or their number and not the actual authorization number, you were issued this will result in your solicitation response being rejected as non-responsive.

Sealed packages must be mailed, hand delivered, or service delivered to the following address:

no faxed or e-mailed submittals will be accepted for sealed RFPs.

Bulloch County Commissioners

Attn: Purchasing Manager

115 N Main Street

Statesboro, GA 30458

Proposers will be fully responsible for the delivery of their proposal in a timely manner. Reliance upon U.S. Mail or other carriers is at the Proposer's risk. Late submissions will not be considered.

SCOPE OF WORK

A. Scope - Bulloch County is soliciting proposals with the intent to purchase one 1500 GPM

Custom Pumper. The attached document is Bulloch County’s minimum specifications for the pumper. The specifications should be used by suppliers as a guideline for submitting proposals. Proposals should be performance oriented. Also, a fast or immediate delivery of this equipment is of the utmost importance. Both are major considerations in the evaluation and award of proposals.

Bulloch County understands that it is improbable that a supplier will have a Pumper that will fully comply with the intent of the specifications. All suppliers are encouraged to submit proposals for any Pumper at their disposal that may meet the intent of the specifications. Bulloch County will evaluate proposals to determine which is in the best interest of Bulloch County.

B. Equipment and Vendor Requirements - Since the continuous operation of the Pumper is of the utmost importance and most times of an emergency nature, it is necessary that the successful proposer be in a position to render prompt parts and service. The successful supplier shall have a qualified service facility and have access to parts inventory within 200 miles of Statesboro Georgia. Said parts inventory shall be of sufficient size and variety to offer a level of parts availability of 95% within 48 hours from time of order placement by customer

Suppliers must submit with their proposal, the latest printed specifications and advertising literature on the units they propose to furnish.

The RFP, if awarded, will be awarded to that proposer which, in the opinion of Bulloch

County, is in the best interests of Bulloch County, price and all other factors being considered. Bulloch County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any technicalities or informalities in the proposal process.

Units offered under this RFP shall be new, standard production models of the latest design in current production. The Pumper shall be completely assembled, serviced, and work-ready when delivered to Bulloch County.

The design of the mechanical members shall be such that the stress imposed through normal shock loads at maximum engine torque shall not cause rupture or permanent deformation or undue wear on any member.

Suppliers shall be prepared to give a complete demonstration of the merits of the machines offered as directed by the purchaser. The machines so demonstrated shall be complete as offered by the supplier for this proposal.

The price or prices quoted shall include all transportation charges fully prepaid to

Bulloch County 911 Center, 17245 Highway 301 North, Statesboro, Georgia 30461.

Delivery Date Must Be Stated On Price Schedule.

C. Proposal Submission Instructions

A. General Requirements

1. Proposer’s Response - Suppliers are asked on the pricing schedule to state if their proposal complies with our specifications. If not, all "exceptions" shall be listed on the exceptions sheet.

2. Proposals shall include a manufacturer specification that details the equipment the supplier is offering.

3. Upon request, the proposed demonstrator Cab Tractor and Flex Wing

Rotary Cutter shall be made available for inspection by the evaluation team on-site in Bulloch County.

4. No supplier/contractor is to discuss any aspect of this Request for Proposal with any Bulloch County employee without approval of the Purchasing

Departments representative. This is to ensure that all prospective respondents have the same level of knowledge relative to the project as well as ensuring the additional data is made available to all suppliers.

5. RFPs shall be submitted in a sealed envelope/package. Envelope/package shall be addressed and identified as stated above.

7. All submissions and supporting materials as well as correspondence relating to this RFP become property of Bulloch County when received.

Any proprietary information contained in the submission should be so indicated. However, a general indication that the entire contents, or a major portion, of the submission is proprietary will not be honored.

8. Bulloch County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in whole or in part, to negotiate changes in the scope of services and to waive any technicalities as deemed in its best interest.

9. The supplier shall provide at least four (4) references of purchasers the supplier has sold this type of Pumper to within the last five years.

D. Proposal Selection Procedures - The proposal will be evaluated by a selection committee selected by Bulloch County. The Proposals will be evaluated in order to select the Supplier/Contractor that rate highest according to the criteria listed below. The highest scoring Supplier/Contractor will be determined, and the selection committee will make a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners.

Proposals will be evaluated based on their relative responsiveness to the criteria described above and with those criteria’s values weighted as shown below:

Criteria ________Maximum Points

Earliest Guaranteed Delivery 30 points

Compliance with Standard Specifications 30 points

Cost 25 points

References 10 points

Demonstration Assessment 5 points

Total 100 points

E. Reservations - Bulloch County reserves the right to reject all proposals, to negotiate changes in the Scope of Work or services to be provided, and to otherwise waive any technicalities.

F. Pricing – Pricing must be kept firm for a period of sixty (60) calendar days following the proposal due date and may be extended by mutual written agreement.

G. General - This is an engineer, design, construct and deliver type specification and it is not the intention of this agency to exclude vendors or manufacturers of similar or equal equipment of the types specified. It should be noted, however, that these specifications are written around specific needs of this agency. Other brands will only be considered providing the vendor provides documentation in the proposal that the brand offered meets or exceeds the quality of the actual brand called for in the specifications. It shall be solely within the discretion of Bulloch County to determine whether another make and/or model are “substantially equivalent.”

H. All proposal pricing shall be complete and include warranty and delivery of the completed apparatus to this agency.

Payment shall be made in accordance with these specifications and the Proposal submitted by the supplier. Payment will be made upon acceptance of the equipment specified under these specifications.

No proposal shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date listed above for receiving proposals. Suppliers will be fully responsible for the delivery of their proposals in a timely manner. Reliance upon U. S. Mail or other carriers is at the supplier’s risk. Late proposals shall not be considered. Bulloch County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals in whole or in part and to waive technicalities and informalities.

Full payment will be made after the unit is received, inspected, and found to comply with procurement specifications, free of damage and properly invoiced.

I. Proposal documents shall be submitted in the following order:

1. Summary of Company profile

2. Proposer’s/project team’s experience and qualifications to provide Pumper

Apparatus, including past projects

3. Detailed contractor’s specifications consisting of a detailed description of the apparatus and equipment proposed

4. Pricing Schedule, with pricing, manufacturer, model, and year for the unit

5. References

6. Warranties

7. All requested certifications certifying performance

8. Graphic Drawing

9. Manufacturer’s certificate of ISO compliance for each manufacturing facility

10. Certificate of Liability Insurance with required coverages

11. Bid Bond of not less than 5% of the proposed price

12. Non-Collusion Affidavit properly executed

13. Bidder declaration properly executed

14. E-Verify Affidavit properly executed

15. Exceptions to Exception Sheet with Letters of Exception (if applicable)

16. Brochures or cut sheet information

The items listed above must returned in the sealed RFP submittal package. All forms must be completed, signed, and notarized where indicated. Failure to return the items listed above will be justification for not accepting a submittal package for this project.

BULLOCH COUNTY 1500 GPM CUSTOM PUMPER

SPECIFICATIONS

Intent of Specifications

It is the intent of these specifications to clearly describe the furnishing and delivery to the

Purchaser, a complete apparatus equipped as specified. The primary objective of these specifications is to obtain the most acceptable apparatus for service in the Fire Department.

These specifications cover specific requirements as to the type of construction and tests the apparatus must conform, together with certain details as to finish, material preferences, equipment, and appliances with which the successful proposer must conform.

Any brand name or manufacturer’s reference used in these specifications is for the purpose of describing a standard of quality, performance, and characteristics desired and not intended to limit or restrict competition. Proposers must state the brand name and model being offered and provide proof that the merchandise offered is equal or equivalent to the specifications. The

County shall be the sole entity to determine acceptance or non-acceptance of equivalents.

The design of the apparatus must embody the latest approved automotive design practices. The workmanship must be of the highest quality in its respective field. Special consideration shall be given to service access to areas needing periodic maintenance, ease of operation, and symmetrical proportions. Construction must be heavy-duty and ample safety factors must be provided to carry loads as specified. The construction method employed will be in such a manner as to allow ready removal of any component for service or repair.

The apparatus shall conform to the National Fire Protection Association Standard for

Automotive Fire Apparatus, number 1901, in its most recent edition, unless otherwise specified in this document. Only the specified firefighting support equipment listed in these specifications shall be provided.

The apparatus shall further conform to all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. No exception.

Each proposer shall furnish satisfactory evidence of their ability to design, engineer, and construct the apparatus specified and shall state the location of the factory producing the apparatus. They shall also substantiate they are in a position to render prompt and proper service and to furnish replacement parts for the apparatus.

Each proposal must be accompanied by a set of detailed contractor's specifications consisting of a detailed description of the apparatus and equipment proposed. All proposal specifications must be in the same sequence as the advertised specification for ease of comparison. These specifications shall include size, location, type, and model of all component parts being furnished. Detailed information shall be provided on the materials used to construct all facets of the apparatus body. Any proposer who fails to submit detailed construction specifications, or who photocopies and submits these specifications as their own construction details will be considered non-responsive and shall render their proposal ineligible for award. No exception.

All proposers are required to detail the payment terms for apparatus on the proposal page. Any required prepayments or progress payments must be explained in detail.

ISO Compliance

The manufacturer shall operate a Quality Management System meeting the requirements of ISO

9001:2000.

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a recognized world leader in establishing and maintaining stringent manufacturing standards and values. The manufacturer’s certificate of compliance affirms that these principles form the basis for a quality system that unswervingly controls design, manufacture, installation, and service.

The manufacturer’s quality systems shall consist of, but not be limited to, all written quality procedures (aka QOP) and other procedures referenced within the pages of the manufacturer’s

Quality Manual, as well as all Work Instructions, Workmanship Standards, and Calibration

Administration that directly or indirectly impacts products or processes. In addition, all apparatus assembly processes shall be documented for traceability and reference. The manufacturer shall also engage the services of a certified third party for testing purposes where required.

If the manufacturer operates more than one manufacturing facility each facility must be ISO certified.

By virtue of its ISO compliance the manufacturer shall provide an apparatus that is built to exacting standards, meets the customer’s expectations, and satisfies the customer’s requirements.

A copy of the manufacturer’s certificate of ISO compliance for each manufacturing facility shall be provided with the proposal.

Service Requirements

Each proposer shall supply, with their proposal, detailed information on the proposer's ability to perform routine and emergency service on the apparatus after delivery. Detailed information shall be provided on service facilities, personnel, service vehicles, and the type and nature of repair work the proposer is able to provide. Proposer shall state the number of miles from the

Purchaser's facility to the nearest fully staffed repair facility operated by the proposer. It is the intent of the Purchaser to assure that parts and service are readily available for the equipment specified. Service capabilities will be one of the criteria for award of this contract.

Single Source Manufacturing - Pumper

In order to protect the Purchaser from divided warranty responsibility between chassis and body manufacturers, proposals will only be accepted from apparatus builders who design, fabricate, and assemble the complete apparatus at their own facilities. This shall include the cab shell, chassis assembly, and complete body structure. Private labeling of another manufacturer's chassis will not meet the requirements of this section. No exception.

Certificate of Insurance

The proposer must submit with their proposal documents, a Certificate of Liability Insurance indicating required insurance coverages. This insurance will be kept in force during the duration of the contract. This certificate will be from the prime builder only. Failure to provide and maintain insurance may cause cancellation of contract. Contractor shall purchase from and maintain with a company or companies authorized to do business in the state of Georgia the following types of insurance:

A. Statutorily required workers’ compensation insurance.

B. Commercial general liability insurance, with an endorsement naming the

County and its officials, officers, and employees as additional insured, and with limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and

$2,000,000.00 aggregate.

C. Motor vehicle liability insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 for bodily injury to or death of one person in any one accident, and not less than $2,000,000.00 because of bodily injury to or death of two or more persons in any one accident; and not less than $250,000.00 because of injury to or destruction of property.

D. Product Liability Insurance with a minimum of $2,000,000.00.

The Certificate must be made out to the Purchaser and must be original. Submission of a non-original Certificate or a Certificate provided that is not made out to the Purchaser will not meet the requirements of this section.

Delivery

The proposer shall state the time required for delivery of the completed unit on the proposal page. The completed unit shall be delivered to the purchaser with full instructions provided to

Fire Department personnel on operation, care, and maintenance of apparatus at the purchaser's location.

Exceptions

The following apparatus specifications are considered minimum design and construction standards against which the apparatus will be inspected. It is the intent to receive proposals on equipment/apparatus meeting the attached detailed specifications in their entirety. Any proposals being submitted, without ''Full Compliance'' with these specifications shall so state on the exceptions to specifications sheet, followed by a detailed ''Letter of Exceptions'' listing the areas of non-compliance. The reference must include page number, paragraph, and the exact nature of the exception.

Failure to follow this format, provided for the convenience of the County, will render the submitted proposal non-responsive and ineligible for award of contract.

The County may add the statement ''No Exception'' to a component or design feature in these specifications. In the interest of fleet conformity or specific performance requirements, the

County will not permit exceptions taken to these item(s). The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and purchase the equipment it deems most suitable to its needs. The County does not, in any way, obligate itself to accept the lowest or any proposal. Any proposer taking total exception to the complete specification, or a major element will result in immediate rejection of the proposal.

Pre-Construction Conference

A pre-construction conference shall be held at the Bulloch County 911 Center within fourteen

(14) days from the date of the order. Specific drawings and specifications of the proposed apparatus shall be available for review at this conference.

Final Inspection

A final inspection of the apparatus shall be held at the factory of the successful proposer. All travel, hotel and food shall be supplied for three (3) representatives of Bulloch County. If the factory is over 275 miles from Bulloch County, round trip commercial airfare must be provided.

(NO EXCEPTIONS).

Hose Bed Capacity

The hose bed shall have the capacity to store the following hose from the driver side to the officer side: 200’ 2.5” DH, 1000’ 5” LDH and 600’ 3” DJ.

Overall Height Restriction

The apparatus shall have an overall height restriction of 9’10” (unloaded condition).

The height of the apparatus shall be measured with no water/foam in the water/foam tank, no equipment, no ground ladders, and no hoses.

Overall Length Restriction

The completed unit shall have an overall length restriction of 33’.

NFPA Compliance

The supplied components of the apparatus shall be compliant with NFPA 1901, 2016 edition.

Equipment Capacity

Equipment allowance on the apparatus shall be 2500 lbs. This allowance is in addition to the weight of the hoses and ground ladders listed in the shop order as applicable.

Front Bumper Extension

The bumper shall be extended approximately 20” from the face of the cab as required.

Bumper Gravel Shield

The extended front bumper gravel shield shall be made of 3/16” (.375”) aluminum tread plate material.

Heavy Duty Bumper with Drivers Side Notch for Q2B Siren

A heavy duty 10" high formed type front bumper constructed of 1/4" (.250") steel shall be provided. The front corners of the bumper shall be provided with a 45-degree tapered to produce an 8.5" wide mounting surface and to reduce swing clearance.

Additional support shall be provided from the frame rails for the outboard side areas on bumper extensions greater than 12in.

Driver’s side of bumper shall be notched for recessed Q2B siren.

The bumper shall be painted job color as specified.

Bumper Tray - Center

A hose tray constructed of 1/8” aluminum shall be recessed into the front bumper extension. The tray shall be located in the center of the bumper and be approximately 14" deep (13" to the top of the slats). One-inch-thick aluminum slats shall be included in the bottom of the hose tray to aid in the dissipation of water from the tray.

Lid, Bumper Hose Tray

The center bumper tray shall have a diamond plate lid. The lid shall be hinged and include a D-

Ring latch, rubber seal and gas shock hold open device.

Rear Underbody Support Frame

The body shall be supported at the rear by a steel frame extension bolted to the chassis frame rails. The frame rails and frame extension shall be isolated from the aluminum body extrusions by 5/16” x 2” fiber reinforced rubber.

The frame extension shall be built with (2) 2.5” sq. x .25 wall thickness x full width cross rails welded to (2) 2.5” sq. x .25 wall thickness side rails. The frame extension assembly will be welded to steel weldments, which are secured to the chassis frame with grade 8 5/8” bolts.

The frame extension shall not interfere with N.F.P.A. minimum requirements for angle of departure.

Frame Assembly

The frame shall consist of two (2) C-channel frame rails with heavy-duty cross-members. Each frame rail shall have the following minimum specifications in order to minimize frame deflection under load and thereby improve vehicle ride and extend the life of the frame:

Dimensions: 10-1/4” x 3-1/2” x 3/8”

Material: 110,000-psi minimum yield strength, high strength, low alloy steel

Section Modulus: 16.61 cu. in.

Resistance to Bending Moment (RBM): 1,827,045 in. lbs.

If larger rails are provided, the maximum height of each frame rail shall not exceed the 10-1/4” dimension by more than 1/2” in order to ensure the lowest possible body height for ease of access as well as the lowest possible vehicle center of gravity for maximum stability.

There shall be a minimum of six (6) cross-members joining the two (2) frame rails in order to make the frame rigid and hold the rails/liners in alignment. The cross-members shall be a combination of a formed steel C-channel design along with heavy duty steel fabricated designs as required for the exact chassis configuration. The cross-members shall be attached to the frame rails with not less than four (4) bolts at each end arranged in a bolt pattern to adequately distribute the cross-member load into the rail/liner and minimize stress concentrations.

All frame fasteners shall be high-strength Grade 8, flanged-head threaded bolts and nuts for frame strength, durability, and ease of repair. The nuts shall be Stover locknuts to help prevent loosening. The frame fasteners shall be tightened to the proper torque at the time of assembly.

The frame rails shall be hot dip galvanized and powder coated for improved corrosion resistance.

The galvanization shall be a minimum of 4 mils thick and done in accordance with ASTM A123.

The powder coat shall be 6.5 mils thick (+/- 1.5 mils) and pass ASTM D3359 testing.

The frame cross-members and frame mounted components (suspensions, axles, air tanks, battery boxes, fuel tank, etc.) shall be painted black.

The custom chassis frame shall have a WHEEL ALIGNMENT in order to achieve maximum vehicle road performance and to promote long tire life. The alignment shall conform to the manufacturer`s internal specifications. All wheel lug nuts and axle U-bolt retainer nuts shall be tightened to the proper torque at the time of alignment. The wheel alignment documentation shall be made available at delivery upon request.

Coated Fasteners

The custom chassis frame assembly shall be assembled using GEOMET 720 coated fasteners for corrosion resistance.

Front Axle

The vehicle shall utilize a Meritor FL-941 front axle with a rated capacity of 20,000 lbs. It shall have “easy steer” knuckle pin bushings and 68.5” kingpin centers. The axle shall be of I-beam construction and utilize grease-lubricated wheel bearings. The vehicle shall have a nominal cramp angle of 45 degrees, plus two (+ 2) degrees to minus three (- 3) degrees including front suction applications.

The front axle hubs shall be made from ductile iron and shall be designed for use with 10-hole hub-piloted wheels in order to improve wheel centering and extend tire life.

Front springs shall be parabolic tapered, minimum 4” wide x 54” long (flat), minimum 3 leaf, progressive rate with a capacity of 20,000 lbs. at the ground. The springs shall have Berlin style eyes and rubber bushings on each end with an additional standard wrap at the front eye. Tapered leaf springs provide a 20% ride improvement over standard straight spring systems.

The vehicle shall be equipped with a Sheppard model M-110 power steering gear, used in conjunction with a power assist cylinder. The steering assembly shall be rated to statically steer up to a maximum front axle load of 20,000 lbs. Relief stops shall be provided to reduce system pressure upon full wheel cut. The system shall operate mechanically should the hydraulic system fail.

In order to achieve maximum vehicle road performance and to promote long tire life, there shall be a wheel alignment. The alignment shall conform to the manufacturer`s internal specifications.

All wheel lug nuts and axle U-bolt retainer nuts shall be tightened to the proper torque at the time of alignment. The wheel alignment documentation shall be made available at delivery.

Shock Absorbers Front

Koni model 90 shock absorbers shall be provided for the front axle. The shocks shall be three way adjustable.

The shocks shall be covered by the manufacturer`s standard warranty.

Front Axle Sight Glass

The front axle shall have a Stemco sight glass on the hubs to check the lubricant level of the axle spindles.

The inboard wheel seals shall be Chicago Rawhide brand (or equivalent).

Rear Axle

The vehicle shall be equipped with a Meritor RS-25-160 single rear axle with single-reduction hypoid gearing and a manufacturer`s rated capacity of 27,000 lbs. The axle shall be equipped with oil-lubricated wheel bearings with Meritor oil seals.

The rear axle hubs shall be made from ductile iron and shall be designed for use with 10-hole hub-piloted wheels to improve wheel centering and extend tire life.

Driver Controlled Differential

A Rockwell driver controlled main differential lock shall be supplied. Operated from within the cab, it reduces wheel spinouts by transferring power from the slipping wheel to the wheel with traction. An indicator shall be provided visible to the driver to show when the lock is engaged.

Rear Suspension

The rear suspension shall be a pair of linear-rate leaf springs with auxiliary “helper” leaf springs.

The variable-rate springs with auxiliary springs ensure that the vehicle rides and handles smoothly under both loaded and unloaded conditions.

The suspension system shall have maintenance free rubber bushings at the forward end of the springs. The spring bushings shall have bar pin style mounting that allows for 4-wheel alignment.

The suspension shall be rated for the maximum axle capacity.

Front Wheel Trim Package

The front wheels shall have stainless steel lug nut covers (for use with aluminum wheels) or chrome plated plastic (for use with steel wheels). The front axle shall be covered with American made Real Wheels brand mirror finish, 304L grade, non-corrosive stainless steel universal baby moons. All stainless-steel baby moons shall carry a lifetime warranty plus a 2-year re-buffing policy. There shall be two (2) baby moons and twenty (20) lug nut covers.

Rear Wheel Trim Package, Single Axle

The rear wheels shall have stainless steel lug nut covers (chrome plated steel lug nut covers not acceptable), or American made chrome plated plastic lug nut covers. The rear axle shall be covered with American made Real Wheels brand mirror finish, 304L grade, non-corrosive stainless steel, spring clip band mount high hats, DOT user friendly. All stainless-steel high hats shall carry a lifetime warranty plus a 2-year re-buffing policy. There shall be two (2) high hats and twenty (20) lug nut covers.

Valve Stem Extensions

Each inside rear wheel on the rear axle shall have valve extensions.

Front Wheels

The vehicle shall have two (2) Accuride polished (on outer wheel surfaces only) aluminum disc wheels. They shall be forged from one-piece corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy and sized appropriately for the tires.

The wheel shall have a load rating of up to 11,000 lbs. each (up to 11,400 lb rating available with speed limited to 60 MPH)

Rear Wheels

The vehicle shall have four (4) Accuride polished (on outer wheel surfaces only) aluminum disc wheels. They shall be forged from one-piece corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy and sized appropriately for the tires.

Front Tires

The front tires shall be two (2) Michelin 385/65R22.5 tubeless radial tires with X MULTI HL Z highway tread.

The tires with wheels shall have the following weight capacity and speed ratings:

22,000 lbs. @ 68 MPH (steel or aluminum wheels)

Max front rating with Alcoa aluminum wheels - 23,540 @ 68 MPH (intermittent fire service rating if GAW is over 22,000)

The wheels and tires shall conform to the Tire and Rim Association requirements.

Rear Tires

The rear tires shall be Michelin 12R22.5 tubeless type radial tires with XDN2 all-weather tread.

The tires with wheels shall have the following weight capacity:

27,000 lbs. (dual) @ 75 MPH

The wheels and tires shall conform to the Tire and Rim Association requirements.

Tire Pressure Indicators

The apparatus shall be provided with Real Wheels AirGuard LED tire pressure indicating valve stem caps. When the tire is under inflated by 5-10 PSI, the LED indicator on the cap shall flash red. The indicator housings shall be shock resistant and constructed from polished stainless steel. The indicators shall be calibrated by attaching to valve stem of a tire at proper air pressure per load ratings and easily re-calibrated by simply removing and re-installing them during service.

Front Brakes

The front axle shall be equipped with Meritor DiscPlus EX225H 17-inch disc brakes.

The brakes shall be covered by the manufacturer`s standard warranty which is two years, unlimited mileage and parts only.

Rear Brakes

The rear axle shall be equipped with ArvinMeritor 16-1/2” x 7” S-cam brakes with cast brake drums. Q-Plus shoes shall be provided with up to 24,000 lb. axle ratings and P-Type shoes with over 24,000 lb. axle ratings.

The rear axle brakes shall be furnished with automatic slack adjusters. ArvinMeritor brand shall be supplied on RS-24-160 and RS-25-160 axles, and Haldex brand shall be supplied on RS-26-

185 and RS-30-185 axles.

A 3 year/unlimited miles parts and 3-year labor rear brake warranty shall be provided as standard by ArvinMeritor Automotive. The warranty shall include bushings, seals, and cams.

Brake System

The vehicle shall be equipped with air-operated brakes and an anti-lock braking system (ABS).

The brake system shall meet or exceed the design and performance requirements of the current

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)-121, and the test requirements of the current

NFPA 1901 Standard.

A dual-treadle brake valve shall correctly proportion the braking power between the front and rear systems. The air system shall be provided with a rapid pressure build-up feature, designed to meet current NFPA 1901 requirements, to allow the vehicle to begin its emergency response as quickly as possible.

A pressure-protection valve shall be installed to prevent use of the air horns or other air-operated devices should the air system pressure drop below 85 psi. This feature is designed to prevent inadvertent actuation of the emergency/parking brakes while the vehicle is in motion.

The braking system shall be provided with a minimum of three (3) air tank reservoirs for a total air system capacity of 5,214 cu. in. One (1) reservoir shall serve as the wet tank and a minimum of one (1) tank shall be supplied for each of the front and rear axles. The total system shall carry a sufficient volume of air to comply with FMVSS-121.

Tank Capacities in Cubic Inches:

Wet Front Rear Total

1,738 1,738 1,738 5,214

Spring-actuated emergency/parking brakes shall be installed on the rear axle.

A Bendix-Westinghouse SR-1 valve, in conjunction with a double check valve system, shall provide automatic emergency brake application when the air brake system pressure falls below

40 psi in order to safely bring the vehicle to a stop in case of an accidental loss of braking system air pressure.

A four-channel Wabco ABS shall be provided to improve vehicle stability and control by reducing wheel lock-up during braking. This braking system shall be fitted to both front and rear axles. All electrical connections shall be environmentally sealed for protection against water, weather, and vibration.

The system shall constantly monitor wheel behavior during braking. Sensors on each wheel transmit wheel speed data to an electronic processor, which shall detect approaching wheel lock-up and instantly modulate (or pump) the brake pressure up to five (5) times per second to prevent wheel lock-up. Each wheel shall be individually controlled. To improve field performance, the system shall be equipped with a dual-circuit design configured in a diagonal pattern. Should a malfunction occur in one circuit, that circuit shall revert to normal braking action. A warning light at the driver`s instrument panel shall signal a malfunction.

The system shall also be configured to work in conjunction with all auxiliary engine, exhaust, or driveline brakes to prevent wheel lock-up.

To improve maintenance troubleshooting, provisions in the system for an optional diagnostic tester shall be provided. The system shall test itself each time the vehicle is started, and a dash-mounted light shall go out once the vehicle is moving above 4 MPH.

A 3 year/300,000-mile parts and labor Anti-Locking Braking System (ABS) warranty shall be provided as standard by Meritor Automotive.

Park Brake Release

One (1) Bendix-Westinghouse PP-5 parking brake control valve shall be supplied on the lower dash panel within easy reach of the driver.

Air Dryer

The chassis air system shall be equipped with a Bendix-Westinghouse AD-9 air dryer to remove moisture from the air in order to help prevent the air lines from freezing in cold weather and prolong the life of the braking system components.

Air Inlet Auto-Eject

A Kussmaul Air Auto-Eject #091-28 airline disconnect shall be installed for the air inlet connection. The airline will automatically disconnect when the vehicle is started. A Yellow weatherproof gasketed cover, which automatically closes when the airline is ejected, shall be supplied.

The Auto-Eject shall be located outside driver's door next to handrail.

Air Lines

Air brake lines shall be constructed of color-coded nylon tubing routed in a manner to protect them from damage. Brass fittings shall be provided.

Air Horns

Dual Hadley e-tone air horns shall be provided, connected to the chassis air system. The horns shall be mounted through the front bumper. The front bumper shall have two (2) holes punched to accommodate the air horns. A pressure protection valve shall be installed to prevent the air brake system from being depleted of air pressure.

Transmission Selector

A push-button transmission shift module, Allison model 29538373, shall be located to the right side of the steering column within easy reach of the driver. The shift position indicator shall be indirectly lit for after dark operation. The shift module shall have a “Do Not Shift” light and a

“Service” indicator light. The shift module shall have means to enter a diagnostic mode and display diagnostic data including oil life monitor, filter life monitor, transmission health…