Questions and Answers Updated 16 May 23.pdf

Emergency Management (EM) Trailer Questions and Answers

The below questions have been submitted regarding the EM trailer RFQ, please find the answers listed with them.

Emergency Management (EM) Trailer questions:

QUESTION: Please solidify the body length of the trailer. What specific length is required on station?

ANSWER: 20' trailer: a work station around 72" - 96" would be sufficient. Current work station runs the width of the trailer at the front but can be slightly less to fit generator box. (see attached layout)

QUESTION: Is aluminum frame acceptable instead of steel frame?

ANSWER: Aluminum or steel frame is acceptable

* There are conflicting pieces of information regarding the following:

QUESTION: Interior dimensions vs. external dimensions are not synonymous. Please clarify if we’re building an 8’ wide trailer or 7’ wide trailer?

ANSWER: - External dimensions are 102", Interior width wall-wall 96" (to account for insulation)

QUESTION: Vinyl walls/ceiling or aluminum? Both are mentioned in the Scope.

ANSWER: - Interior Vinyl walls/ceiling, external aluminum

QUESTION: V-nose or flat front (bull nose)? Both are mentioned in the Scope.

ANSWER: - Bull Nose Front

QUESTION: GVWR with two 6,000 lbs axles will be 12,000 lbs minimum. Please clarify the required axle size and GVWR requirements. I would assume by the spec of two 6k axles and tire size that the GVWR should be 12,000 lbs.

ANSWER: - 2x6,000 lbs or larger required.

QUESTION: For the SCBA Rack, would this need to be built to accommodate a 30min, 45min or 60 min. cylinder?

ANSWER: - We need storage for 60 min cylinders