EV00017929_Compliance.pdf

(1) New Class 5 Medium Duty Commercial Truck, Brush Unit per Specification or Approved Equal EV00017929 Bid Open: 9/23/26

SUMMARY:

The Boston Fire Department is seeking quotes for the purchase and delivery of one

(1) complete Fire Brush Unit, consisting of a 2026 Ford F-550 4x4 Crew Cab chassis with custom fire apparatus upfitting. The unit shall include a custom aluminum flatbed body with integrated compartments, a 300-gallon water tank with 10-gallon foam cell, a 20-horsepower Honda-powered fire pump capable of 275 GPM at 50 PSI, Class A foam system, two electric rewind booster reels with 200 feet of 1-inch hose each, emergency lighting package, and all associated plumbing, electrical systems, and firefighting equipment. The apparatus shall be equipped for wildland/urban interface firefighting operations and meet or exceed NFPA 1906 standards where applicable.

FORD CAB AND CHASSIS

The unit shall be installed on a Ford F-550, 2026, 4-door Crew Chassis Cab, dual rear wheels, 4 x 4.

● Cab to be Ford Red Race (PQ)

● The wheel base should be 179” wheelbase, Cab to Axle (C.A.) should be 60”

● GVWR: 19,500 lbs.

● GAWR front: 6,500 lbs.

● GAWR rear: 14,706 lbs.

● Payload Plus Upgrade Package (68M) includes:

○ Increases GVWR from 18,000 lbs. to 19,500 lbs

○ Increases max rear GAWR to 14,706 lbs

○ Low deflection/high capacity rear springs

○ Upgraded frame

○ Upgraded rear-axle

● Snow Prep Package (473)

● 410-amp Dual Alternator (67B)

● Dual battery (86M)

● Rear View camera prep kit (872)

● 120V/400W Outlet (43C)

The power train should consist of the following:

● 7.3L 2V DEVCT NA PFI V8 Gas (99N)

○ Torque: 468 lb-ft @ 3,900 RPM

○ Horsepower: 350 hp @ 3,900 RPM

○ Transmission – Ten-Speed Automatic Transmission 10R140 with

Neutral Idle and Selectable Drive Modes: Normal, Tow/Haul, Eco, and Slippery Roads

○ Front, mono beam axle w/coil spring suspension

○ Power Take Off Provision

○ Electronic-Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) 4x4 System

○ Hood release

○ Horn – dual electric

○ Oil minder system

○ Shock absorbers – heavy-duty gas

○ Springs, rear auxiliary

○ Stabilizer bar – front and rear

○ Steering – power

○ Steering damper

○ Brake System – 4-Wheel Anti-Lock System (ABS)

○ 4.88 Ratio Limited Slip Axle (X8L)

EXTERIOR

● Daytime running lights

● Lamps – Roof marker/clearance – LED

● Bumper – front, black painted

● Fender vents – front

● Door handles – Black

● Fuel Tank – 151 litre (40 gallons) aft axle

● Glass – solar-tinted

○ Rear-window

○ side rear-windows

● Grille – black painted

● Scuff plates – front, color-coordinated

● Splash Guards/Mud Flaps – Front

● "Three Blink" Lane change signal

● Tow hooks – front (2)

● Trailer wiring – 7 wire harness w/relays, blunt cut & labeled

● Upfit Integration System

● Wheels

● 19.5" Argent Painted Steel

● Tire

● 225/70Rx19.5G BSW All-Position (TGJ)

● Windshield Wipers – intermittent - interval control

● The chassis exhaust system shall be extended to the rear of the right rear wheel.

● Mirrors – manually telescoping trailer tow mirrors w/manual glass & 2-way fold

● Centre High-Mounted Stop Lamp

INTERIOR

● 4.2” Productivity Screen in IP Cluster: Includes menus for Gauge Setup, Trip Computer, Fuel Economy and Towing/Off-Road Applications

● SYNC® 4 (OR APPROVED EQUAL)

○ Enhanced Voice Recognition Communication and Entertainment

○ 911 Assist®

○ 8” LCD Center Stack screen

○ Information On Demand Panel

○ Wireless Phone Connection

○ Cloud Connected

● Digital Owner’s Manual

● Audio

○ AM/FM stereo MP3 player

○ Six (6) speakers

● Convenience

○ 12V Auxiliary powerpoint

○ Coat hooks, RH/LH colour-coordinated

○ Dash top tray

○ Dome lamp w/dual map lights (front & rear w/Crew Cab), RH/LH door activated & I/P switch operated w/delay

○ Grab handles – driver & passenger – front and rear

○ Hood Release

○ Inside Air conditioning – manual

● Door-trim – armrest/grab handle and reflector

● Headliner – colour-coordinated moulded cloth

● Air conditioning vents – black w/black ring

● Cabin Air Particulate Filter

● Floor covering – black, full length vinyl

● Mirror – rearview 11.5" day/night

● Outside Temperature Display

● Front Seats – vinyl 40/20/40 split bench

● Power Equipment Group – 1st row (front seat) windows with one-touch up/down

● Power door locks with backlit switches and accessory delay

● Remote keyless entry

● Power Equipment Group – power 2nd row (rear seat) windows

● Rear Seats - 60/40 vinyl flip-up/fold-down bench seat with 3 head restraints

● Overhead console with dual storage bins and map lights

● Scuff plates – front, colour-coordinated

● Steering wheel – black urethane with tilt and telescoping steering wheel/column; includes three (3) button message control

● Sun visors – color-coordinated vinyl, driver w/pocket, passenger w/uncovered mirror insert with 6-inch overhead

● Upfitter switches – 6 located in Overhead Console

● Window – Rear, fixed

● AutoLamp – Auto On/Off Headlamps

● FordPass™ Connect (5G) – Required Ford Subscription (Subscription not include)

○ Wi-Fi® hotspot connects up to 10 devices

○ Remotely start, lock and unlock vehicle

○ Schedule specific times to remotely start vehicle

○ Locate parked vehicle

SAFETY AND SECURITY

● Airbags

○ Driver and Passenger frontal and side airbag/curtain

○ Passenger side airbag deactivation switch

● Belt-Minder®, chime & flashing warning lights on I/P if belts not buckled

● Child tethers (Regular Cab front centre-seat and passenger, SuperCab front-passenger and all rear-seating positions and Crew Cab all rear-seating positions)

● Roll Stability Control™

● Safety Belts – Manual, Colour-coordinated safety belts w/height adjustment

(front-outboard seating positions only)

● SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)

● SOS Post-Crash Alert System™

● Trailer Sway Control

● Trailer Brake Controller

○ Fully integrated trailer brake controller, factory installed and warranted by Ford.

○ Controller to be able to adapt its output based on the status of the Anti-lock

○ Braking System (ABS).

○ Provides instant visual / audible warning in case of accidental trailer disconnect

○ Includes the following user controls / indicators:

○ o +/- gain adjustment buttons

○ trailer connection indicator

○ Gain setting display

○ Output bar graph

○ Manual control lever.

● Engine control module

○ Stationary Elevated Idle Control (SEIC)

● FORD CO-PILOT360™ TECHNOLOGY

○ AutoLamp – Auto On/Off Headlamps

○ Automatic High Beam

○ Audible Lane Departure Warning

○ Cruise Control (Steering-Wheel Mounted)

○ Pre-Collision Assist

WARRANTY

● 36 months 36,000 miles Basic

● 60 months 60,000 miles Powertrain

● 60 months Unlimited miles Corrosion Perforation

● 60 months 60,000 miles Road Assistance

● 60 months 60,000 miles Road Transmission

● 36 months 36,000 miles Road Accessories

Inside Doors Reflective All driving and crew compartment doors shall have at least 96 in² of reflective material affixed to the inside of each door.

BuckStop Running Board Steps BuckStop running board Steps shall be provided for each side of the vehicle and extend from the rear of the front fender to the rear of the cab. Made of tubing 2-1/2’’ Diameter painted black with covered of aluminum tread plate 10’’ width.

The BuckStop Running board shall be covered by a Line X liner or equivalent color Black.

BuckStop Front Bumper

The OEM bumper shall be replaced by a Heavy-Duty BuckStop front bumper. The bumper shall have the following features:

● Made of Steel

● Hidden winch mount (up to 16.500 lb.)

● Winch access cover door

● Recessed Light Mounts for one pair of 6" lights

● 2" Trailer receiver

○ A quick connector and battery power lead shall be run to connect a winch to the front.

● Tow hooks or relocation points for OEM hooks

● License plate mount

● Removable Grill Guard

● Two-coat Powder coat finish

● Air inlets - especially for diesel cooling

● Hardware Kit and Installation Instructions

● Includes everything necessary to bolt-on and go

The BuckStop front bumper shall be covered by a Line X liner color Black.

Rear Hitch Class III A rear mounted Class III 2” trailer hitch receiver shall be securely attached to the chassis frame and shall include the 7-pin wiring trailer harness.

A quick connector and battery power lead shall be run to connect a winch to the rear.

Super Single Wheels The OEM Tires shall be removed from the Chassis and be supplied with “Super Single” conversion kit on the front and rear axle of the apparatus; the tires shall be Continental MPT81 335/80R20 radial 41” diameter with 6,700 lbs. capacity each with black painted aluminum 11” x 20” rims.

Spare Tire Super Single Wheel

One (1) Super single Tire without Rims shall be supply and shipped loose. The tires shall be Continental MPT81 335/80R20 radial 41” diameter with 6,700 lbs. capacity.

/2” Chassis Lifting Kit A 3-1/2” lifting kit shall be provided and installed on the chassis truck to match the super single wheels.

Front Fender Flares 8” black plastic fender flares shall be installed instead of OEM Chassis front fenders.

Brand name shall be BuckStop.

The front fenders shall be covered by a Line X liner color Black.

Ten (10) inches Rear Bumper A ten (10) inches rear bumper shall be supplied and installed. The bumper shall be installed directly to the chassis frame and extend through the apparatus to get additional support and safety. The top of the bumper shall be an aluminum non-skid resistant.

The Step Rear Bumper front bumper shall be covered by a Line X liner color Black.

Steel Radiator Skid Protection A steel radiator skid plate shall be installed and secured underneath the chassis cab.

Steel Transmission Skid Protection A steel transmission skid plate shall be installed and secured underneath the chassis cab.

Steel Transfer Case Skid Protection A steel transfer case skid plate shall be installed and secured underneath the chassis cab.

Vendor Flat Bed Body

One (1) custom Fire Application aluminum flatbed body, 110” long x 94-5/8’’ wide.

The aluminum plate used in construction is .125” polished aluminum alloy treadplate.

The body sub-frame is made from 6061-T6 aluminum tubes and channels.

Sub-frame crossmembers are installed every 16”. The channel is 1-1/2” wide x 3” high x 3/16” thick. The body crossmembers shall extend the full width to support the compartment framing and shall be welded to the sub-frame main members.

The Body sub-frame main members consist of 6061-T6 Aluminum square tubing of 2” wide x 6” high x 3/16” thick.

Aluminum headache rack with light bar brackets and protective cross members shall be installed. The uprights will be angled inward to match the aerodynamic contour of the chassis cab. Headache rack is designed to protect the back of the cab and occupants and also increase the driver rear view and to improve the driving efficiency while driving to an emergency response.

The perimeter shall be made with 1/8” thick forged 3003H14 Aluminum. Forged aluminum brings a strong design that was specially made to embed emergency lighting & designed to fit properly a 4” reflective stripping.

The body shall be attached to the chassis rails with a minimum of four (4) heavy duty “U” bolts. The body shall be separated from the chassis by 3/8” Teflon.

Attachment of the body and sub-frame will allow the body to resist from all distortion and off-road operational condition.

The body is a modular design to allow removal from the chassis for major repair or mounting on a new chassis. Isolating material between the body and the chassis to be installed

All welding shall be done electrically using 5356 aluminum welding wire. Rear vertical skirt will be made from 1/8” smooth aluminum plate.

Rear skirt to include Signal, brake, reverse lights, D.O.T., license plate & NFPA steps.

Clearance, marker, license plate lights and reflectors will be furnished and installed per

D.O.T. Junction box supplied and installed under the flat bed.

License plate light shall be an Eon light with SS polish case that has a light output equivalent to a 10-watt halogen lamp. Eon light to have a 50,000 hrs. LED life.

LED Signal, brake and reverse lights will be High Quality Grote Automotive lights recessed mount into rear aluminum skirt area of body per FMVSS 108 and CMVSS 108 requirements. Light to be LED Oval with chromed housing.

Two (2) LED Amber marker/clearance lights with chrome housing and clear lens will be installed on the front side of the bed, one (1) each side. Two (2) LED Red marker/clearance lights with chrome housing and clear lens will be installed on the rear side of the bed, one (1) each side. Three (3) LED Red marker/clearance lights with chrome housing and clear lens will be installed at the rear center of the bed.

Amber & Red reflectors shall be installed around the perimeter of the bed as per DOT requirement.

Two (2) heavy duty tow eyes shall be installed at the rear of the body (NFPA 1906 requirement). The tow eyes will be fastened directly to each rear chassis frame rail.

Hardware shall have a clear and unobstructed access.

This will be no exception to the body specifications. Pre-built commercial flatbed bodies are not acceptable.

Compartments All compartments will be made with 1/8” tread plate aluminum sheet.

All compartments shall have a minimum of one (1) louvered panel bolted into a wall to provide the proper airflow inside the compartment.

All compartments shall be of sweep-out type with no lip at bottom edge for easy cleaning.

All door lock mechanisms shall be fully enclosed within the door panels to prevent fouling of the lock in the event equipment inside into the lock area.

Transverse Compartment (L1-R1)

One (1) transverse compartment of 22-1/2” long x 22” high x 94-5/8” wide shall be installed. Each side door shall be vertically hinged.

The recessed aluminum diamond plate compartment doors shall be securely attached to the body with a full stainless-steel hinge. Door openings shall be fitted with solid neoprene weather strip completely sealing the perimeter of the compartment door opening. The drop-down door shall be retained with cable.

Compartment door seams is sealed with a pliable automotive body caulking. The compartment door is latched with recessed, polished stainless steel “D” ring handles and locks.

All the surface (inside and outside) shall be covered by a Line X liner or equivalent color Black.

Top Transverse Storage Cross Lay (Front Dry / Rear Pre-Connect) One (1) aluminum storage cross lay shall be supplied and installed on top of the transverse compartment.

The dimensions of the cross lay shall be full length of the top compartment, 94-5/8” L x 18” W x 8” H.

The hose tray shall be split in two (2) by a fixed divider. Each section shall be approximately 9’’ Wide and shall have approximately 3.9 cubic feet of storage (up to 200’ of 2-1/2’’ Single double jacket hose).

The front section of the hose tray shall be dry.

The rear section shall be pre-connected using a 1-1/2” swivel elbow.

The area shall be designed to prevent the accumulation of water and allow for ventilation to aid in drying hose in the storage area. Black Turtle Tiles to be installed and bolted on the floor.

The storage shall be covered with black canvas and side nets.

All the surface (inside and outside) shall be covered by a Line X liner or equivalent color Black.

Left (Driver) Side Aluminum Compartment (L2) One (1) 53’’ long x 30’’ high x 22’’ deep aluminum compartment behind the transverse compartment, located at the left (driver) of the water tank.

One (1) overlap lift-up aluminum compartment door be securely attached to the body with a full stainless-steel hinge. Door opening shall be fitted with solid neoprene weather strip completely sealing the perimeter of the compartment door opening. Lift up door shall be installed with gas hold open struts. The 1/8’’ compartment door shall be latched with recessed, polished stainless steel ‘’D’’ ring handle and lock.

The door shall be completed with the following features: door ajar switch and two

(2) LED strip lights per door opening.

One (1) switch per door opening shall be installed so the compartment light(s) shall come on only when compartment door is open.

There shall be a set of tracks for future installation of adjustable shelf(s) in each compartment. These tracks shall be installed vertically on the walls of the compartment(s) and shall offer a multitude of height adjustment possibilities.

The compartment floor will be covered with Plastic Tiles. The tiles shall be black with yellow angled leading edges.

All the surface (inside and outside) shall be covered by a Line X liner or equivalent color Black.

Right (Passenger) Side Aluminum Compartment (R2) One (1) 53’’ long x 30’’ high x 22’’ deep aluminum compartment behind the transverse compartment, located at the right side (passenger) of the water tank.

One (1) overlap lift-up aluminum compartment door be securely attached to the body with a full stainless-steel hinge. Door opening shall be fitted with solid neoprene weather strip completely sealing the perimeter of the compartment door opening. Lift up door shall be installed with gas hold open struts. The 1/8’’ compartment door shall be latched with recessed, polished stainless steel ‘’D’’ ring handle and lock.

The door shall be completed with the following features: door ajar switch and two

(2) LED strip lights per door opening.

One (1) switch per door opening shall be installed so the compartment light(s) shall come on only when compartment door is open.

There shall be a set of tracks for future installation of adjustable shelf(s) in each compartment. These tracks shall be installed vertically on the walls of the compartment(s) and shall offer a multitude of height adjustment possibilities.

The compartment floor will be covered with Plastic Tiles. The tiles shall be black with yellow angled leading edges.

All the surface (inside and outside) shall be covered by a Line X liner or equivalent color Black.

Two (2) Adjustable Shelves

There shall be Two (2) adjustable shelving formed from .125 thick smooth aluminum sheet. Each shelf shall be fastened to the tracking using four (4) adjustable shelf clips and stainless-steel hardware.

The shelves location shall be:

● One (1) in L2

● One (1) in R2

Left (driver) Side Storage Bed One (1) storage bed shall be supplied and installed on top of left (driver) side compartment. Dimensions of the storage bed shall be 87” long x 19” wide x 8” high.

The three (3) walls of the tray shall be made from expanded aluminum webbing

An aluminum lid with stainless steel piano hinge shall be installed on the storage bed and the rear of the storage bed shall be covered by a net.

The area shall be designed to prevent the accumulation of water and allow for ventilation to aid in drying hose in the storage area.

All the surface (inside and outside) shall be covered by a Line X liner or equivalent color Black.

Right (Passenger) Side Storage Bed One (1) storage bed shall be supplied and installed on top of right (passenger) side compartment.

Dimensions of the storage bed shall be 87” long x 19” wide x 8” high.

The three (3) walls of the tray shall be made from expanded aluminum webbing

An aluminum lid with stainless steel piano hinge shall be installed on the storage bed and the rear of the storage bed shall be covered by a net.

The area shall be designed to prevent the accumulation of water and allow for ventilation to aid in drying hose in the storage area.

All the surface (inside and outside) shall be covered by a Line X liner or equivalent color Black.

Two (2) Aluminum Front Underbody Compartments Two (2) aluminum Front underbody compartments ahead of the rear wheels shall be supplied and mounted, one on the driver’s side and one on the passenger’s side.

The compartments shall be made with aluminum tread plate sheet 30” wide x 22” deep x 12-1/2’’ high.

Compartment shall have a horizontally hinged drop-down door made from aluminum diamond tread-plate.

The compartments shall have a minimum of one (1) louvered panel bolted into a wall to provide the proper airflow inside the compartment.

All the surface (inside and outside) shall be covered by a Line X liner or equivalent color Black.

Two (2) Aluminum Rear Underbody Compartments

Two (2) aluminum Rear underbody compartments behind of the rear wheels shall be supplied and mounted, one on the driver’s side and one on the passenger’s side.

The compartments shall be made with aluminum tread plate sheet 24” wide x 22” deep x 12-1/2” high.

Compartment shall have a horizontally hinged drop-down door made from aluminum diamond tread-plate.

The compartments shall have a minimum of one (1) louvered panel bolted into a wall to provide the proper airflow inside the compartment.

All the surface (inside and outside) shall be covered by a Line X liner or equivalent color Black.

Rear Storage Compartment One (1) integrated to the platform compartment with opening 5’’ high x 22’’ wide x 104’’ long for suction hose storage and folding ladders or pike poles. A flip down horizontally hinges door is furnished at the rear. The interior compartment is made from polished 3003-H14 alloy smooth plate. Steel frame underneath Drop-In-Unit shall not be acceptable.

*** Note, this internal compartment shall be kept bare aluminum finish (No Paint).

Handrails Four (4) access handrails shall be provided. Handrails shall be constructed of or covered with a slip-resistant, non-corrosive material. Handrails shall be between 1in. and 1-5/8 in. in diameter and have a minimum clearance between the handrails and any surface of at least 2 in.

The handrails location shall be:

Four (4) Rear Folding Steps The rear of the body shall have Four (4) non-skid folding steps, two (2) on each side.

The rear steps shall be made so it can be folded up for use in rough terrain. All steps shall sustain a minimum static load of 500 lbs. (227 kg) without deformation (NFPA 1906 & 1901 compliant).

Rear Cross Bar

At the rear of the apparatus, there shall have a 10’’ wide aluminum cross bar step joining the driver and passenger compartment. The top of the cross-bar shall be an aluminum non-skid resistant.

This cross-bar shall be used to support the 3-way rollers and support the traffic advisor. The rear cross bar shall be covered by a Line X liner color Black.

Two (2) Rear Manual Pull-Out Steps Two (2) Zico manual pull-out steps, model #PS-8-5, shall be installed at the rear of the apparatus.

Wheel Chocks Medium Kochek Wheel Chocks with storage brackets shall be provided and mounted underneath the flatbed behind the chassis cab.

Front Mud Flaps Front rubber mud flaps are provided.

Rear Mud Flaps Rear rubber mud flaps are provided. A bracket attached to the side of the muffler pipe end is installed to prevent any damaged that can occur to the mud flap.

Rear Chevron 6” reflective red & yellow chevron stripes shall be applied on the rear skirt of the flatbed.

Flatbed Striping 4” Black reflective Striping shall be applied on the flatbed.

Electrical Components A 12-volt electrical system is supply.

The wiring is secured in place, readily accessible and protected against heat, water and physical damage.

Electrical harness lines shall be mechanically attached to the frame or body structure of the apparatus.

All wiring will be run in heat and moisture resistant plastic convoluted split loom.

Electrical harness lines shall be furnished with protective looms, grommets, or other devices at each point where they pass through body panels or structural members or wherever they lie against a sharp metal edge. A through-the-frame connector shall be permitted to be used in place of metal protective looms or grommets.

Switches, relays, terminals, and connectors shall have a direct current (dc) rating of 125 percent of maximum current for which the circuit is protected.

Conductor insulation will conform to S.A.E. requirements. All circuit are protected by automatic reset circuit breakers.

All wiring furnished will conform to the national Electric Code.

All circuits will be wired in conformance with S.A.E. J1292, Automobile wiring standard. All wiring will be function worded schematically.

An electric diagram will be remit upon delivery.

Console One Vendor fire application custom console installed between seats with controls for emergency lights and other equipment. To be quickly identified and visible to the driver and passenger while seated, the controls shall be installed on the top face of the console designed with a 40° angle.

A master body disconnect automatic switch, normally open contacts, shall be provided to disconnect all electrical loads not provided by the chassis manufacturer. The starter solenoids shall be connected directly to the batteries.

All rocker switches to have a green “On” indicator that is visible from the driver’s position shall be provided.

The console has an area to accommodate department map books, clipboards etc.

The console has an area for two (2) radio heads & Siren installation.

One (1) Kussmaul dual USB power outlets with 3.1-amp max. output shall be installed on the console.

All electrical components like breaker, relays, wiring etc. will be installed inside this customized console and protected with an aluminium box. This console will be design to easily gain access to those breakers, relays, wiring, etc.

Controls and switches that are expected to be operated by the driver while the apparatus is in motion shall be within convenient reach for the driver.

Console shall be painted black scratch free Herculiner finish.

FRC Mini Water Tank Indicator Cab Mounted Fire Research TankVision model WLA205-A00 miniature water tank indicator shall be installed in the cab console.

The indicator shall show the volume of water in the tank on five (5) easy to see super bright LEDs. A wide view lens over the LEDs shall provide for a viewing angle of 180 degrees. The indicator case shall be manufactured of Polycarbonate material with an integrated lens and have a distinctive blue label.

The miniature indicator shall receive input information over a single wire from a Fire Research TankVision primary indicator model WLA300-A00.

Emergency Lighting

One (1) 56” LED Whelen Justice Lightbar, model # RX2DDDD shall be mounted on the chassis cab roof and controlled by the Whelen core system on the cab console.

● 4 x Red and White SUPER LED Corners

● 8 x Red and white SUPER LED Inner

● 2 x White Take Down LED

● 1 x White Left alley LED

● 1 x White Right alley LED

For Blocking Right-of-Way Mode of operation, white Super LED Inner lights (2) shall be turned off when the transmission is on Park position.

Mounted on front center section of the bumper, Two (2) Whelen Ion-T series Super LED, one (1) each side, red with clear lens with a chrome flange.

Mounted on the corner of the of the bumper, Two (2) Whelen Ion-T series Super LED, one (1) each side, red with clear lens with a chrome flange.

Mounted on sides of the chassis, Two (2) Whelen Ion-T series Super LED, one (1) each side, red with clear lens with a chrome flange.

Mounted on sides of the apparatus, Two (2) Whelen M4 series Linear Super LED, one (1) each side, red with clear lens with a chrome flange.

Mounted in the rear of the apparatus, Two (2) Whelen M4 series Linear Super LED, one (1) each side, red with clear lens with a chrome flange.

Mounted in the rear upper section of the apparatus, Two (2) Whelen M9 series Linear Super LED, one (1) each side, red emergency light with clear lens with a chrome flange.

All emergency lights shall be connected and controlled by Whelen core system on the cab console.

Siren & Speaker One (1) Whelen CenCom Core amplifier control module, model #C399 shall be provided and installed in the cab console.

The Whelen control head, model #CCTL7, shall be provided and installed on the cab console. The control head shall be included: 4-position slide switch and 21 push-buttons and microphone with extension cable.

One (1) Whelen, model #SA315P, 100-watt speaker, shall be provided and mounted on the front bumper with a mounting bracket.

Two (2) Telescopic Scene Lights Whelen Pioneer #PCH2P1B Two (2) telescoping 12v scene lights shall be mounted at the front of the apparatus.

The light shall be dual combination flood/spot design with 20,261 lumens total. One light mounted on each side will increase visibility around the apparatus during night or light operations. Model shall be Whelen #PCH2P1B with Whelen poles #870870B2.

An On/Off switch shall be installed on each lamp.

The scene lights shall be installed at the front of the apparatus, one (1) on each side.

Front Bumper LED Bar Light One (1) 30” Whelen Pioneer Summit combination Spot/Flood with built-in amber identification bar light with black housing, model #S30MB shall be provided. The light shall be located on the front center of the bumper.

Two (2) PIAA Front Off-Road Lights Two (2) 5-3/16” PIAA 5572 ATP Xtreme LED off-road lights shall be provided. The lights shall be controlled by a switch located on the cab console.

Two (2) Rear Surface Mount LED Scene Lights Two (2) surface mount Whelen M9 LED scene lights with chrome flange shall be installed at the rear of the apparatus, one (1) each side. The lights shall be connected to a switch in the cab console.

The Rear scene light shall turn ‘’ON’’ when the truck is in reverse.

Two (2) Rear LED Scene Lights Two (2) 1,100 lumensTecNiq swivel LED scene flood lights, model #P04-WBFP-1 shall be installed on the top of the rear cross bar facing rear and connected to a switch in the pump panel at the rear.

Ten (10) Ground lights

● Four (4) ground lights shall be installed at the entry of the cab, one (1) under each chassis cab door.

● Two (2) ground lights shall be installed below the front side of the flatbed, one (1) on each side.

● Two (2) ground lights shall be installed below the rear side of the flatbed, one

(1) on each side.

● Two (2) ground lights shall be installed below the rear steps, one (1) on each side. These ground lights will be illuminated at any time the parking brake is activated. Lights shall be white oval LED with bracket.

● Two (2) Streamlight Vulcan Portable LED Lights

● Two (2) Streamlight Vulcan portable LED lights with 12 VDC charger and mount brackets shall be provided and installed in the chassis cab console.

Battery Charger One (1) Kussmaul Auto Charge 1000PLC, 15 amps @ 12VCD, single battery system, #091-215-12, shall be provided and installed in the chassis cab on the floor, under the rear seat on the driver side.

One (1) Kussmaul single bar graph display, #091-199-001, and one (1) Kussmaul 20 amps @ 120 VAC super auto eject, #091-55-20-120, shall be provided and installed on the left (driver) side, behind the rear wheel.

Outlet 110-Volt One (1) 110-volt duplex outlet shall be provided. The duplex shall be connected to the Kussmaul battery charger and be powered only when the kussmaul charger is plugged on a 110-volt source.

The outlet location shall be:

● One (1) in the chassis cab console

Compartment Lights Switches One (1) switch per compartment shall be installed so the compartment light(s) shall come on only when compartment door is open.

Door Ajar One (1) door ajar warning light shall be provided and installed in the console to indicate an open compartment door. The light shall be properly marked with a sign “Warning Door Ajar”.

Back-Up Alarm One (1) back-up alarm that meets the type D (97 dBA) requirements of SAEJ994 shall be provided at the rear of the apparatus. It will activate when the transmission is placed in reverse.

Vendor Fire Pumps Mfg Drop-In-Unit

Tank The water tank shall be constructed of 1/2" thick polypropylene sheet. The material shall be of a certified, high quality, non-corrosive, stress relieved thermos plastic and black in colour with a textured finish. The skid type booster tank shall be of a standard configuration and shall be so designed to have complete modular slide in capability. All joints and seams are to be fully welded for maximum strength. The unit shall incorporate transverse partitions manufactured for 1/2" polypropylene which shall interlock with a series of longitudinal partitions constructed of 1/2" polypropylene. All swash partitions shall be so designed to allow for maximum water and air flow between compartments and are fully welded to each other as well as to the inside of the tank.

The rear side wall of the tank shall have a standard built in Clear sight gauge tube 1/2" diameter.

Tank will be baffles in accordance with NFPA bulletin 1900 requirements, latest version.

Fill tower and tank cover The tank shall be equipped with a combination vent/overflow and manual fill tower.

The fill tower shall be an 8" round by 6" high with a moulded drop-on type cover.

The cover shall be attached to the tower with a rope to prevent loss. The tower shall be located in the right rear corner of the tank. There shall be a vent / overflow installed inside and to the extreme rear of the tower approximately 2" down from the top. This vent / overflow shall be of a standard schedule 40 polypropylene pipe with minimum ID of 3". The vent / overflow shall be piped internally and exit out at the passenger side tank wall with a 1" extension past the wall.

The tank cover shall be constructed of 1/2" thick polypropylene, black in color, UV stabilized.

Tank Capacity The tank shall have a capacity of 300 U.S. gallons of water. The tank shall be covered by the ALL-OUT No-Fault Life Time Warranty.

In addition, a 10 gallons integrated foam cell will be included.

Sump There shall be one (1) sump as standard per tank. The sump shall be integral to the tank floor and be a minimum of 1/2" deep recessed into the floor. The sump shall not be visible from or protrude through the bottom of the tank.

Tank Outlets There shall be two standard tank outlets located in the same vertical plane on the driver side rear wall of the tank. One (1) 2-1/2" female NPT tank to pump suction fitting and one

(1) 1-1/2" female NPT tank fill fitting with flow deflector.

3/4" Tank Drain There shall be a 3/4" tank drain to the rear right side of the tank with a plug.

Tank Mounting Blocks The cover shall incorporate two (2) booster reel mounting blocks that shall be to accommodate two (2) each sliding nut fasteners. These mounting blocks shall be welded to the covers running from the rear edge of the tank forward.

Skid Base There shall be a full width skid base manufactured of 3/4" polypropylene welded to the tank. This base shall be 48" wide by 87" long and shall extend 34" past the tank in the rear to allow for pump mounting. The pump mounting area shall be supported by ½" polypropylene gussets 15" high by 32" long. The gussets shall be equipped with 2" holes to assist in lifting the unit.

Mounting The Drop-In-Unit shall be mounted in a manner that allows access to the engine, pump, and auxiliary systems for routine maintenance. The Drop-In-Unit shall not be welded or otherwise permanently secured to other components.

The mounts shall allow for the skid to be secured directly to a truck bed without the need for any skid frame work underneath.

FRC Water Tank Indicator Fire Research TankVision Pro model WLA300-A00 tank indicator kit shall be installed. The kit shall include an electronic indicator module, a pressure sensor, and a 10' sensor cable. The indicator shall show the volume of water in the tank on nine (9) easy to see super bright RGB LEDs. A wide view lens over the LEDs shall provide for a viewing angle of 180°. The indicator case shall be waterproof, manufactured of Polycarbonate/Nylon material, and have a distinctive blue label.

The program features shall be accessed from the front of the indicator module. The program shall support self-diagnostics capabilities, self-calibration, six (6) programmable colored light patterns to display tank volume, adjustable brightness control levels and a datalink to connect remote indicators. Low water warnings shall include flashing LEDs at 1/4 tank, down chasing LEDs when the tank is almost empty, and an output for an audio alarm.

The indicator shall receive an input signal from an electronic pressure sensor. The sensor shall be mounted from the outside of the water tank near the bottom. No probe shall be placed on the interior of the tank. Wiring shall be weather resistant and have automotive type plug-in connectors.

Location of water tank indicator shall be: Pump Panel Area

FRC Class A Foam Tank Indicator Fire Research TankVision Pro model WLA360-A00 tank indicator kit shall be installed. The kit shall include an electronic indicator module, a pressure sensor, a 10' sensor cable and a tank vent. The indicator shall show the volume of Class A foam concentrate in the tank on nine (9) easy to see super bright RGB LEDs. A wide view lens over the LEDs shall provide for a viewing angle of 180°. The indicator case shall be waterproof, manufactured of Polycarbonate/Nylon material, and have a distinctive green label.

The program features shall be accessed from the front of the indicator module. The program shall support self-diagnostics capabilities, self-calibration, six (6) programmable colored light patterns to display tank volume, adjustable brightness control levels and a datalink to connect remote indicators. Low water warnings shall include flashing LEDs at 1/4 tank, down chasing LEDs when the tank is almost empty, and an output for an audio alarm.

The indicator shall receive an input signal from an electronic pressure sensor. The sensor shall be mounted from the outside of the foam tank near the bottom. No probe shall be placed on the interior of the tank. Wiring shall be weather resistant and have automotive type plug-in connectors.

Location of foam tank indicator shall be: Pump Panel Area

Vendor Fire Pump, PFP-20hpHND-MR The pump shall be a Vendor DI-PFP-20hpHND-MR single stage centrifugal pump, bolted directly to the engine, with a 2.5" Victaulic suction inlet, and a 1.5" flange discharge outlet.

The volute and pump head shall be a lightweight, high strength, seawater resistant, aluminum alloy. The impeller shall be a bronze enclosed type for maximum efficiency, fully machined and balanced. The engine crankshaft shall serve as the pump shaft, with the impeller mounted directly on the crankshaft. The shaft seal shall be self-adjusting, self-lubricating, and mechanical type.

The pump piping shall be flexible to prevent any breakage caused by vibration.

The pump shall be capable of a maximum discharge volume of 275 GPM. at 50 PSI, and a maximum discharge pressure of 200 PSI while pumping 55 GPM.

The performances are based on a maximum altitude of 500ft and any higher elevation will lower the pump performance. The standard engine performance drops 3% every 1000 ft.

Engine The pump shall be driven by a 4-stroke Honda gasoline powered, 20 horsepower engine. The engine shall be air-cooled, 12-volt electric start.

The engine shall be connected to the battery of the chassis cab and shall be connected to the fuel tank of the chassis cab with a low-pressure 12VDC fuel pump.

Pump Controls A control panel shall be supplied and installed on the pump. The controls shall consist at a start switch, throttle and choke cable controls, hour meter, 2.5" diameter discharge pressure gauge and a work light.

Exhaust Primer The pump engine shall be equipped with a quieter exhaust venturi type primer capable of 15’ – 20’ lift for fast positive priming. The control for the primer shall be capable of being operated by a person operating controls at the primary pump operator’s position.

Scotty Foam System There shall be a Scotty model 4171 around the pump foam eductor/mixer installed integral to the pump. The eductor shall be plumbed from the foam cell with ½" flexible reinforced tubing to throughout the eductor to a suction fitting on the pump impeller housing. The eductor shall be calibrated to educt foam concentrate of 0% to 3.75% at flow rates from 15 to 125 at 100 psi.

Plumbing and Valves Intake and discharge piping shall not interfere with the routine maintenance of the pump, engine, or auxiliary systems and shall not unduly restrict the servicing of these components.

Stainless Steel Suction Piping – 2-1/2" - Two (2) Fire Type Swing-Out Valves All piping on the suction side shall be made of stainless steel (welded joints) painted red. The suction piping, the pump and the discharge shall be tested to 400 PSI.

The suction piping shall consist of a 2-1/2" tank to pump line with a 2-1/2" flexible rubber hump hose to minimize flex and vibration between the pump and the tank.

Between the tank and the pump there shall be a 2-1/2" fire type swing-out valve.

This valve shall remain open to pump from the tank.

This pipe shall have a tee into the suction side of the pump and shall continue to the rear of the truck for overboard suction where there shall be an additional 2-1/2" fire type swing-out valve.

The overboard suction connection shall have a 2-1/2" NH (NST) male adapter and a 2-1/2" NH (NST) female cap with retaining cable.

To draft, the tank to pump valve shall be closed, a suction hose connected to the overboard suction connection and placed in a static water supply, and the primer activated.

Tank to Pump “T” Handle Control Attached to the handle of the fire grade tank to pump valve shall be a "T" handle control / rod that shall extend to the end of the pump platform to allow for ease of use to open / close the fire grade tank to pump valve.

Stainless Steel Discharge Piping All piping shall be stainless-steel piping or high-pressure flexible hose. A 2.5" X 2.5" square stainless-steel manifold shall be piped directly to the discharge outlet of the pump. Attached to this discharge manifold, by means of welded stainless-steel pipe nipples, shall be all the discharge valves. All piping shall be painted red to match the pump.The discharge shall be equipped with a drain valve at the lowest point.

1" Tank Fill There shall be a 1" valve piped from the discharge manifold as a means for refilling the tank. The valve shall be a fire type quarter turn swing-out valve handle and 1" NPT threads, and shall be connected to the tank fill port by 1" high pressure flexible hose.

Garden Hose Discharge to Rear There shall be a standard garden hose valve piped from the manifold of the pump.

The valve shall be an industrial quarter turn valve with handle and ¾” threads.

One (1) 1-1/2" Discharge to Rear There shall be one (1) 1.5" valve piped from the discharge manifold to the rear of the truck for connection of forestry hose. The valve shall be a fire type quarter turn swing-out valve with 1-1/2" NH (NST) threads. The valve shall be furnished with a 1-1/2" NH (NST) cap and chain.

One (1) 2-1/2" Discharge to Rear There shall be one (1) 2-1/2" valve piped from the discharge manifold to the rear of the truck. The valve shall be a fire type quarter turn swing-out valve with 2-1/2" NH (NST) threads. The valve shall be furnished with a 2-1/2" NH (NST) cap and chain.

One (1) 1-1/2" Discharge to Pre-Connected Hose Tray One (1) 1-1/2" valve piped from the discharge manifold to the pre-connected hose tray. The valve shall be a fire type quarter turn swing-out valve with a handle and be connected to the pre-connected hose tray by high-pressure flexible plumbing.

Two (2) 1" Discharges to Booster Reels There shall be 1" valves piped from the discharge manifold to each booster reel. The valves shall be fire type quarter turn swing-out valve handles and 1" NPT threads and shall be connected to each reel by 1" high pressure flexible hose.

Two (2) Booster Hose Reels

Two (2) 12v electric rewind booster hose reels capable of handling 200' of 1" diameter booster hose. Each reel shall have a push button rewind control and a backup geared crank rewind handle. Each reel shall be equipped with a 1" NPT 90° swivel inlet, and a 1" NH (NST) outlet riser. The reel shall be installed on the rear corner of the apparatus, one

(1) on the left (driver) side and one (1) on the right (passenger) side, facing each side.

The reels shall be manufactured of bright Aluminum.

One (1) high mounted roller and spool assembly shall be furnished and installed on each reel.

200’ of 1” fabric booster hose shall be supplied and installed on each reel.

Testing The pump shall be tested after the pump and all its associated piping and equipment have been installed on the fire apparatus. The tests shall be conducted at the manufacturer’s approved facility.

The testing shall include at least the pumping tests, the priming device test, the vacuum test. The water tank-to-pump flow test, and the piping integrity test.

General Warranty Vendor will, at its election, either replace or repair any part of the new equipment sold to the purchaser hereunder which has been given no abnormal use; and which has received proper maintenance; and which is determined by Vendor to be defective in material or workmanship; and which has, within one (1) year after delivery to the purchaser be returned at the purchaser's expense, with transportation charges prepaid, to factory OR which has, within one (1) year after delivery to the purchaser, been pre-approved by vendor for a third-party to perform the work. All problems shall be reported to vendor in writing and damaged parts shall be returned to vendor.

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