Exhibit D-EngineSpecs.pdf

Exhibit D – Engine Specifications

D.2 -- EQUIPMENT

Equipment (vehicle, tank, pump, accessories, and equipment complement) shall meet all standards established by specification or incorporated by reference and shall be maintained in good repair by the Contractor.

D.2.1 -- CONTRACTOR PROVIDED EQUIPMENT.

D.2.1.1 -- Equipment Typing see below.

D.2.1.2 -- Equipment Requirement. All equipment shall have:

(a) In addition to these requirements, engines and tenders shall meet all State Motor Vehicle Requirements.

(b) An audible reverse warning device (backup alarm) of 87 decibel or greater measured at 5 feet behind and in the center of the equipment.

(c) Vehicles that have emergency lights may not use them when performing work under this Agreement unless directed in writing by the Incident Commander to do so.

(d) Tow-behind units are not acceptable for Engines or Tactical Water Tenders. Tow-behind units are not acceptable in the Pacific Northwest Region (R6).

(e) No engine or water tender shall exceed the manufacturer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) per axle when the vehicle is fully loaded and equipped. Fillers, spacers, and overflow devices to reduce the overall capacity of the tank shall not be allowed. The vehicle GVWR plate should be on the driver's side doorpost, driver's door, or in the glove compartment. If missing or illegible, the Contractor shall provide a GVWR certificate from manufacturer stating front, rear and total GVWR for the incident inspection. Only a written verifiable GVWR from the manufacturer or final stage manufacturer will be accepted.

(f) Baffling. The water tanks shall be equipped with partitions that reduce the shifting of the water load. All tanks shall be equipped with at least one (1) longitudinal baffle regardless of width and one (1) transverse baffle. The distance between vertical tank walls and baffles, or between parallel baffles, shall not exceed 52. All baffles must cover 75% of the plane of the tank. Free Floating Baffle System - baffles which reduce the shifting of the water load AND do not compromise the structural integrity of the originally manufactured tank are acceptable in lieu of conventional tank baffle partitions. If a Free Floating Baffle System is used the vendor must submit data sheets which validates that the baffling is sufficient to meet the manufacturers recommendation.

(g) Pump:

(1) The tank shall be attached to chassis frame or to a structurally sound flat bed in such a way to withstand pitch, roll and yaw of the load during on and off road operation of the unit without damaging the tank or other chassis components.

(i) The pump may be an auxiliary powered pump or a power take-off pump. All pumps shall have a discharge pressure gauge. If the pump is of the positive displacement type, a bypass or pressure relief valve shall be provided.

The pump shall meet minimum capabilities for the type of Contract Equipment as designated in Section D of this specification and Exhibit M.

(ii) The pump, as mounted, shall be capable of drafting water from a water source located 10 feet vertical distance below the pump head through the required 20 feet of suction hose. The Contractor may substitute a portable pump capable of meeting the fill times identified for that particular type of equipment.

(2) Foam, if equipment has foam capability (see also section(i)(1)for CAFS).

(i) All foam used shall be qualified in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-307a as amended.

http://www.fs.fed.us/rm/fire/wfcs/documents/qpl_fm1.pdf.

(ii) Contractors will not be reimbursed for the initial purchase of foam but if the Contractors foam is ordered and used on the incident, the foam concentrate will be replaced or the contractor will be reimbursed for the actual cost of the foam.

(iii) Foam that is used during any application of foam (CAFS or through a foam nozzle) will be replaced or reimbursed to the Contractor.

(h) Vendors are required to permanently mark their equipment inventory with vendor/company information.

Acceptable markings shall be etched or engraved. Painting or marking the equipment with permanent markers is not acceptable. In addition, the vendor is to maintain a complete inventory list, including any extra items they may be carrying.

(i) A fire extinguisher, multi-purpose 2A 10BC that is securely mounted to the vehicle and accessible by the operator. The fire extinguisher shall have a current annual inspection tag and the annual maintenance tag in regards to a 6 year annual inspection and every 12 years regarding a hydro test on all dry powder, metal fire extinguishers.

(j) Approved spark arrester on all naturally aspirated auxiliary engines

(k) Seat belts

(l) Flashlight

(m) Line gear shall be provided for contractor personnel to perform incident duties away from engine/tactical water tenders.

(n) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all personnel arrive at the incident with the proper Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment as prescribed in the agreement. Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the Personal Protective Equipment is operable and maintained in good repair throughout the duration of any assignment. Personal Protective Clothing will be maintained in good repair, and be cleaned at sufficient intervals to preclude unsafe working conditions. All personnel shall be wearing Personal Protective Clothing, including boots, upon arrival at the incident. Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all personnel arrive with the following PPE:

(1) BOOTS: All Leather uppers, lace-up type, minimum of 8 inches high with lug type sole in good condition (steel toed boots are not recommended).

(2) HARD HAT: Hardhat meeting NFPA Standard 1977 is required.

(3) GLOVES: One pair of heavy-duty leather per person.

(4) EYE PROTECTION: One pair (meets standards ANSI Z87, latest edition).

(5) HEARING PROTECTION: Use hearing protection whenever sound levels exceed 85 dB.

Earphones (headset) required with radio shall have built-in hearing protection.

(6) HEAD LAMP: With batteries and attachment for hardhat.

(7) FIRE SHELTER: New Generation Fire Shelter is required

(8) FLAME RESISTANT CLOTHING (Shirt and Pants). A minimum of two full sets of flame resistant shirt and pants. For routine fireline duties, flame resistant clothing must be certified to NFPA 1977.

NOTE: It is recommended that fireline personnel wear a short-sleeved t-shirt, underwear, and socks under fire clothing and boots. T-shirts and underwear should be 100% cotton or a 100% flame resistant blend of fibers. Socks should be cotton, wool, or a blend of flame resistant fibers.

(o) Brakes on all axles.

(p) All vehicles 36,000 GVWR or greater shall be installed with an operator-controlled auxiliary braking system in addition to the service brakes (i.e., engine retarder, transmission retarder, driveline retarder, or exhaust retarder).

WILDLAND ENGINES --

(a) All type 6 engines shall have operational all-wheel/or multiple axle drive capability. Type 3, 4, and 5 engines, all-wheel/or multiple axle drive capability is optional.

(b) All Engines shall have pump and roll capabilities. The vehicle drive engine and drive train shall be arranged so that the pump can deliver at least its rated capacity or 20 GPM, whichever is less at a gauge pressure of 80 psi, while the fire apparatus is moving at 2 mph or less.

(c) Engines shall have chainsaws with a minimum of 18 inch guide bar and a 3.0 cubic inch size motor. A chainsaw kit is also required and shall have the following items: Chainsaw protection/chaps meeting USFS Specification 6170-4F or later, or certified to NFPA 1977, extra chain, scrench, chain file, felling axe, felling wedge, and an OSHA approved fuel container for holding chainsaw engine fuel oil mixture and guide bar oil. The chainsaw may be used for mop-up operations, the clearing of access routes and emergency escape routes. The engine crew shall not perform as tree fallers.

(d) The Engine shall be equipped with a live reel with a minimum of 100 feet of non-collapsible (booster) hose with combination nozzle. Hose shall be connected to the water supply. The hose shall not be less than (3/4) inch INSIDE diameter. The 100 feet of hose specified here is in addition to the hose specified in the NWCG Fireline Handbook (Jan 1998) under ”Requirements”.

(e) Engines shall be equipped with a single rapid shutoff valve that permits the attachment of a 1-1/2 inch hose.

(f) All Engines shall be equipped with a foam proportioner system. (see also (i)(1) below on CAFS).

(1) All foam used shall be qualified in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-307a as amended.

http://www.fs.fed.us/rm/fire/wfcs/documents/qpl_fm1.pdf

(2) Contractors will not be reimbursed for the initial purchase of foam but if the Contractor’s foam is ordered and used on the incident, the foam concentrate will be replaced or the contractor will be reimbursed for the actual cost of the foam.

(3) Foam that is used during any application of foam (CAFS or through a foam nozzle) will be replaced or reimbursed to the Contractor.

(g) In addition to the requirements on the following table, all engines shall have the complements described in Exhibit M.

(h) MINIMUM STANDARDS WILDLAND ENGINES:

REQUIREMENTS TYPE 3 TYPE 4 TYPE 5 TYPE 6

Tank Capacity (gallons) Minimum Maximum

1,500

1,500

Pump Min Flow (gpm) 150 50 50 50 @ rated pressured (psi) 250 100 100 100 Hose (feet)

1.5 inch 1 inch 3/4 inch garden hose

1,000

Live Hose Reel 3/4 ID 100 100 100 100 Pump and Roll yes yes yes yes Foam Proportioner System yes yes yes yes Maximum GVWR (lbs) - - 26,000 19,500 Personnel Required 3 3 3 2

(i) Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS).

(1) If Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) is used, and documented on the shift ticket(s), the following amounts will be paid for the hours actually used:

Cubic Feet/Minute (CFM) CAFS Allowance With Pump and Roll

HOURLY RATE

35-50 CFM @ 150 psi $0.00 51-85 CFM @ 150 psi $0.00

86-120 CFM @ 175 psi $0.00 121-200 CFM @ 175 psi $0.00

201+ CFM @ 200 psi $0.00

(2) Criteria:

(i) One GPM per one CFM MINIMUM water pump capacity at PSI rates required of the compressor.

(ii) Pump & Roll 86+ CFM and above must have deck mounted cannon with stacked tips or adjustable tips.

(iii) Pump & Roll equipment must be able to pump water and foam while moving.

(iv) CFM, GPM, PSI and foam flow gauges are required.

(v) Must be capable of injection of foaming agent into the water line at variable controlled rates on discharge side of pump. (Be proportional)

(vi) System shall provide full foam delivery within 60 seconds after system is engaged.

(vii) Operator shall be experienced and knowledgeable of system operation, and be capable of demonstrating their ability to operate the system.

(viii) Payment shall be for hours of actual use of the CAF System in addition to the daily rate for the engine.

(ix) All foam used shall be qualified in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-307a as amended. http://www.fs.fed.us/rm/fire/wfcs/documents/qpl_fm1.pdf

(x) Contractors will not be reimbursed for the initial purchase of foam but if the Contractor’s foam is ordered and used on the incident, the foam concentrate will be replaced or the contractor will be reimbursed for the actual cost of the foam.

(xi) Foam that is used during any application of foam (CAFS or through a foam nozzle) will be replaced or reimbursed to the Contractor.

WILDLAND WATER TENDERS ALL –

(a) All water tenders shall have a minimum of a 4 gravity dump valve located on the rear of the tank capable of dumping 90 % of the tanks contents into a standard folding tank. The valve shall be plumbed to allow the flow of water over any rear bumper protection into the folding tank.

(b) Tactical Water Tenders shall be equipped with a foam proportioner.

(c) A Tactical Water Tender could also be a Support Water Tender. If the vendor does have equipment that meets multiple resource categories, they will be required to submit a resource category form for each resource category they are offering.

(d) In addition to the requirements identified under minimum standards, all support and tactical tenders shall have the complements described in Exhibit M.

(e) NOTE: Due to health issues associated with gray water and possible exposure to humans as well as potential contamination to pump apparatus, trucks offered as Gray Water Trucks will not be awarded an agreement as a Water Tender. Vendors with both a Water Tender and a Gray Water agreement for the same truck will need to change out all plumbing, including tank(s), pump, plumbing and hoses/fittings as appropriate for the resource order or choose which resource they want to keep under agreement. The other resource agreement will be cancelled. Coordinate with the Contracting Officer(s) on which agreement you want to keep.

MINIMUM STANDARDS SUPPORT WATER TENDERS:

REQUIREMENTS TYPE 1 TYPE 2 TYPE 3

Tank Capacity (gallons) Minimum Maximum

4,000

NONE

2,500 3,999

1,000 2,499

Pump Min Flow (gpm) 300 200 200 @ rated pressured (psi) 50 50 50 Spray Bar or Equivalent yes yes yes

Max Refill Time (minutes)

Drafting Capabilities

MAY USE PORTABLE

PUMP

THAT MEETS MIN

REQUIREMENTS

Yes

Personnel Required 1 1 1

Spray bar or equivalent that operates with a pump, PTO or gravity fed on front and/or rear of water tender.

D.2.2 -- TRANSPORTATION.

(a) All Engines and Tenders offered and used under this Agreement shall be licensed and legally operable on all roads. All Engines and Tenders with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 10,001 pounds and greater shall have: a) annual USDOT certified vehicle inspection; or b) Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Inspection. (49 CFR 396.23)

(b) All vehicles shall be in sound mechanical condition with sufficient horsepower and mainframe configurations to ensure successful performance on roads and highways, or in terrain described in this solicitation. All Engines and Tenders under this Agreement shall be able to be legally driven on highways under their own power and be able to travel at a minimum of 50 miles an hour.

(c) Operators of any motor vehicle having a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or greater shall meet all federal and state Commercial Driver's License (CDL) requirements and other endorsements as required for the state in which operator is licensed. Operators of any motor vehicle having a GVWR of 10,001 pounds and greater shall have a current medical card.

D.2.2.1 -- Tire Requirements. Tires shall have a load rating in accordance with the vehicle Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR). All tires on the vehicles, which including the spare tire, if required, shall have sound sidewalls, body and tire tread depth of a minimum of 2/32 for rear tires and 4/32 for steering axle tires. All wheel drive vehicles shall have all season or mud and snow tire tread on all wheels.

D.2.2.1.1 -- Spare Tire Requirements. All engines and tactical water tenders shall have a full size spare tire with minimum of 4/32 tread and wheel securely (mounted to the vehicle). The spare tire shall be easily accessible.

D.2.2.2 -- Prohibited Marking. Federal regulations prohibit the use of official agency shields or markings on private vehicles or property.

D.2.2.3 -- Vehicle Identification.

(a) Every engine and tender shall have the companys name and unique identification number affixed to the vehicle. The company name and unique ID shall be on each side of the cab.

(b) As required in part 390 of FMCSA, every vehicle with a GVWR greater than 10,000 lbs. shall be marked on both sides of the vehicle with the following:

(1) the motor carriers name or trade name

(2) the motor carriers identification number preceded by US DOT

D.2.3 -- Programmable Radio: Engines and Water Tenders.

(a) Engines shall have a minimum of two radios (one shall be handheld), Support Water Tenders shall have a minimum of one radio (handheld or mobile), and Tactical Water Tenders shall have a minimum of one handheld radio.

(b) Radios must be capable of communicating within a minimum frequency range of 138 MHz to 174 MHz in the narrowband (12.5 KHz) mode on established Federal and state frequencies.

Modified radios are not acceptable. Only radios listed on the National Interagency Fire Centers National Interagency Incident Communications Divisions website http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html are approved. Inquiries for approved radios should be directed to:

Communications Duty Officer Phone: (877) 775-3451 (Toll Free) Phone: (208) 387-5644 (Local)

FAX: (208) 387-5892

email: nifc.cdo@fs.fed.us

(c) At least two fully charged battery packs per radio are required at the beginning of each shift.

Contractor supplied batteries must operate the portable radio throughout the shift. It is highly recommended that all portable radios utilize an AA alkaline battery clamshell. A source of 115 VAC power may not be available for rechargeable batteries.

(d) The contractor shall be capable of programming incident frequencies into their radios.

Frequencies may be installed by the Government at the incident. Contractor must comply with all National telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) rules and regulations on all Federal Agency incidents and with all Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations on all State Agency incidents. Contractor shall not use Government assigned frequencies for other than performance under this contract. All Incident, Federal and State frequencies shall be removed prior to demobilization from the incident.

D.2.4 -- Bio based Products. This procurement requires the use of bio based products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards, and are reasonably priced. Where available, these products should first be acquired from among qualified products that fall under the umbrella of items designated through the Federal Bio based Products Preferred Procurement Program (FB4P). Information is available at:

http://www.biopreferred.gov/.

mailto:nifc.cdo@fs.fed.us