Fire Trucks _RFP Pumpers.pdf

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

FOR

(4) Class A Fire Pumpers

WHITFIELD COUNTY, GEORGIA

RFP # FD-24-001

Issue Date: 06/07/2024

Due Date for Proposals: 06/21/2024

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR

Four (4) Custom Class A Fire Engines

For

WHITFIELD COUNTY, GEORGIA

Issued by:

Whitfield County Board of Commissioners

Dalton, Georgia

Proposal Statements Due: June 21, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

Submit Statement to:

Whitfield County Board of Commissioners

Attn: Brian McBrayer

201 South Hamilton Street

Dalton, GA 30720

(706) 275-7504

1.0 PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners requests proposals from qualified vendors for four (4) Custom Built Class A Pumpers with the below listed minimum requirements. This list is comparable to the minimum’s requested by the department and is consistent with our current fleet. This list is not a full list of requirements, the department wants to hear from Industry Leaders in any area that may improve our vehicle specifications.

Whitfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids for any reason, to waive technicalities, and to make an award deemed in its best interest.

Whitfield County shall have the right to delete a unit item from the bid if necessary or proper in the sole determination of Whitfield County.

Bidder Complies

Yes No

Whitfield County Fire Department

INTENT OF SPECIFICATIONS

It shall be the intent of these specifications to provide a complete apparatus equipped as hereinafter and as specified. With a view to obtaining the best results and the most acceptable apparatus for service in the Department, these specifications cover only the general requirements as to the type of construction and tests to which the apparatus must conform, together with certain details as to finish, equipment and appliances with which the successful bidder shall conform. Minor details of construction and materials where not otherwise specified are left to the discretion of the contractor, who shall be solely responsible for the design and construction for all features. The manufacturer shall provide loose equipment only when specified by the customer. The (NFPA) 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, unless otherwise specified as requested by the customer in these specifications, shall prevail.

The apparatus must meet all NFPA, DOT, ICC, AE, SAE, UL, TRA, FMVSS and local state

Motor Vehicle Requirements.

It is required that the apparatus be manufactured to current NFPA edition standards, all NFPA equipment (LOOSE EQUIPMENT) not specified in the specifications will not be provided by the contractor.

Bids shall only be considered from companies that have an established reputation in the field of fire apparatus construction that have been in business and construction for a minimum of twenty-five (25) years.

The bidder of the apparatus herein specified; shall be wholly owned (100%) and managed by a

Company, Corporation, and/or Parent Company that is wholly based, and permanently resides in the United States of America.

The Company, Corporation, and/or Parent Company and all assets belonging to such; shall be wholly owned and managed (100%) by the entities specified above.

The bidder shall state the location of the manufacturing facility where the apparatus is to be built and the location of the parent company if a subsidiary of a manufacturer.

The bidder shall provide satisfactory evidence of their ability to construct the apparatus specified in the bidders manufacturing facilities.

The bidder’s representation shall state the length of time representing the manufacturer of specified apparatus.

Due to the severe service requirements the department will impose on the apparatus as specified, each bidder shall provide a list of at least six (6) departments in which similar apparatus utilizing the brand of chassis proposed have been in service for over one year. This list shall include contact names and phone numbers.

Due to the importance of keeping this vital piece of firefighting apparatus in service with a minimum of downtime, the manufacturer shall maintain a network of service centers with

Yes No factory-training personnel.

The bid shall be accompanied by a set of “Contractor’s Specifications” consisting of a detailed description of the apparatus being furnished under this contract which conform. Computer runoff sheets are not acceptable as “Contractor’s Specifications”. Item compliance shall be indicated in the “Yes/No” column of each item by all Bidders. Note: Each bidder shall submit their bid in the same sequence as these specifications to allow the department to easily compare.

These specifications shall indicate size, type, model and make of all component parts and equipment.

QUALITY AND WORKMANSHIP

The design of the Apparatus shall embody the latest approved automotive engineering practices.

The workmanship must be of the highest quality in its respective field. Special consideration will be given to the following points: Accessibility of the various units, which require periodic maintenance, ease of operation (including both pumping and driving) and symmetrical proportions.

Construction shall be rugged and ample safety factors shall be provided to carry loads as specified and to meet both on and off road requirements and to speed conditions as set forth under “Performance tests and requirements”.

Welding shall be employed in the assembly of the apparatus in a manner that will not prevent the ready removal of any component part for service or repair, with apparatus bodies of bolt together design not being acceptable.

All steel welding shall follow American Welding Society requirements for AWS D1.1:2012

Structural Welding Code for welding steel structural assemblies. All aluminum welding shall follow American Welding Society requirements for AWS D1.2/D1.2M:2003 Structural

Welding Code for any type of structure made from aluminum structural alloys. All sheet metal welding shall follow American Welding Society AWS D9.1M/D9.1:2006 Structural Welding code for Arc/Braze requirements of non-structural materials. All pressure pipe welding shall follow American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME IX/ ASME B31:2010 requirements to the qualification of procedures in welding and brazing, in accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and the ASME B31 Code for Pressure Piping. Flux core arc welding to use alloy rods, type 7000, American Welding Society AWS standards A5.20-E70T1.

DELIVERY

The bidder shall provide the number of calendar days from the date the bid is awarded to the delivery of the completed unit. 250 days No Exceptions.

A qualified delivery engineer representing the contractor shall deliver the apparatus and instruct the Fire Department personnel in the proper operation, care and maintenance of the equipment delivered.

Yes No

To ensure proper break-in of all components while still under warranty, the apparatus shall be delivered under its own power. The unit will remain insured by the apparatus manufacturer until the department accepts the unit.

PERFORMANCE TESTS AND REQUIREMENTS

A road test shall be conducted with the apparatus fully loaded to its estimated in-service weight and shall be capable of the following performance while on dry paved roads that are in good condition and for a continuous run of ten (10) miles or more, during which time the apparatus shall show no loss of power or overheating. The transmission drive shaft or shafts and rear axles shall run quietly and be free from abnormal vibration or noise throughout the operating range of the apparatus. The successful bidder shall furnish a Weight Certificate showing weights on front axle, rear axles and total weight for the completed apparatus at time of delivery.

A. The apparatus shall be capable of accelerating to 35 MPH (55 km/hr) from a standing start within 25 seconds on a level concrete highway without exceeding the maximum governed

RPM of the engine.

B. The apparatus, fully loaded, shall be capable of obtaining a minimum top speed of 50 MPH

(80 km/hr) on a level dry concrete highway with the engine not exceeding its governed

RPM (fully loaded).

C. The service brakes shall be capable of stopping a fully loaded vehicle in 35ft (10.7 m) at 20 mph (32.2 km/hr) on a level concrete highway. The air brake system shall conform to

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 121.

D. The apparatus, when fully loaded, shall have not less than 25 percent or more than 50 percent of the weight on the front axle, and not less than 50 percent nor more than 75 percent on the rear axle.

E. From a steady pace of 15 mph, the vehicle will accelerate to a true speed of 35 mph within

15 seconds. This will be accomplished without moving gear selector.

F. The apparatus will be able to maintain a speed of at least 20 mph on any grade up to and including 6 percent.

G. The contractor shall have the Underwriter’s Laboratories, LLC conduct the tests of the apparatus as in accordance with standard practices required by the Underwriter

Laboratories, LLC (Guide for the Certification of Fire Department Pumper latest edition).

A copy of all tests shall accompany the Apparatus. (For apparatus sold within Canadian

ULC S515 latest revision shall prevail).

H. The contractor shall furnish copies of the Pump Manufacturer’s Certification of hydrostatic test, the Engine Manufacturer current certified brake horsepower curve, and the

Manufacturer’s record of pumper construction details when delivered.

Yes No

I. All fluid levels and applicable pressures will be brought to proper levels and noted prior to final delivery.

INFORMATION REQUIRED

The manufacturer shall supply at time of delivery, a complete operation and maintenance manual covering the completed apparatus as delivered.

A Fire Apparatus Safety Guide published by Fire Apparatus Manufacturer's Association shall be provided with the apparatus upon delivery. This manual includes essential safety information for fire fighters, fire chiefs, apparatus mechanics, and fire department safety officers. The guide is applicable to municipal, wildland, and airport firefighting apparatus manufactured on either custom or commercial chassis.

A permanent plate shall be mounted in the driver's compartment to specify the quantity and type of the following fluids used in the vehicle: Engine oil, engine coolant, and chassis transmission fluid, pump transmission lubrication fluid, pump primer fluid (if used) and drive axle lubrication fluid.

The manufacture shall supply the final certification of GVWR and GAWR on a nameplate affixed to the vehicle.

A permanent plate in the driver's compartment shall be installed, specifying the seating capacity of the enclosed cab.

Signs that state "OCCUPANTS MUST BE SEATED AND BELTED WHEN APPARATUS

IS IN MOTION" shall be provided and will be visible from each seated position. An accident prevention sign shall be located at the rear step area of the apparatus. It shall warn all personnel that standing on the step while apparatus is in motion shall be prohibited.

A nameplate indicating the chassis transmission shift selector position to be used when pumping shall be provided in the driving compartment and located so that it can be easily read from the driver's position.

LIABILITY

The bidder, if their bid is accepted, shall defend any and all suits and assume all liability for the use of any patented device or article forming part of the apparatus or any appliance provided under the contract.

Yes No

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

The apparatus shall be designed with due consideration to distribution of load between the front and rear axles, so that all specified equipment, including filled water tank, a full complement of personnel and fire hose will be carried without injury to the apparatus. Weight balance and distribution shall be in accordance with the recommendations of the (NFPA) 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, documentation.

The apparatus shall be designed so that all recommended daily maintenance checks can be performed easily by the operator without the need for hand tools. Apparatus components that interfere with repair or removal of other major components must be attached with fasteners

(cap, screws, nuts, etc.) so that the components can be removed and installed with normal hand tools. These components must not be welded or otherwise permanently secured into place.

The GAWR and GVWR of the chassis shall be adequate to carry the fully equipped apparatus including all tanks filled, the specified hose load, unequipped personnel weight, ground ladders and a miscellaneous equipment allowance per NFPA criteria. It shall be the responsibility of the purchaser to provide the contractor with the weight of equipment to be carried if it is in excess of the allowance as set forth by NFPA.

The unequipped personnel weight shall be calculated at 250 lbs. per person times the maximum number of persons to ride on the apparatus.

The height of the fully loaded vehicle's center of gravity shall not exceed the chassis manufacturer's maximum limit.

The front to rear weight distribution of the fully loaded vehicle shall be within the limits set by the chassis manufacturer. The front axle loads shall not be less than the minimum axle loads specified by the chassis manufacturer, under full loads and all other loading conditions.

The difference in weight on the end of each axle, from side to side, when the vehicle is fully loaded and equipped shall not exceed 7 percent.

The apparatus shall be so designed that the various parts are readily accessible for lubrication, inspection, adjustment and repair.

Where special tools manufactured or designed by the contractor and are required to provide routine service on any component of the apparatus built or supplied by the contractor, such tools shall be provided with the apparatus.

EXCEPTIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS

The following specifications shall be strictly adhered to. Exceptions shall be allowed if they are equal to or superior to that as specified and providing, they are listed and entirely explained on a separate page entitled "Exceptions to Specifications". The exceptions list to refer to specification page number and paragraph.

Yes No

Proposals taking total exception to specifications or total exception to certain parts of the specifications such as Electrical Systems, Chassis, Body or Pump, will not be accepted.

Prototype units will not be acceptable. Apparatus shall be inspected upon completion for compliance with specifications.

Deviations will not be tolerated and will be cause for rejection of Apparatus unless they were originally listed in bidder’s proposal and accepted in writing by the department.

If the bidder takes an exception, on the exception page, the bidder must state an option price to bring their specifications into full compliance with the Department specifications.

Failure to provide this information shall be cause to reject the proposal as being non-responsive.

Copied or run off sheets of these specifications shall be unacceptable, and the bid will be rejected no exceptions.

WARRANTY

Warranties applicable to the chassis and body (excluding vendor supplied components {engine, transmission, axles, etc.} which carry their own specific warranties) will be addressed by a single point warranty service provider approved by the manufacturer to perform service as necessary.

PURCHASER'S RIGHTS

The Purchaser reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids as it deemed in their best interests.

BID DRAWING

For purposes of evaluation, the bidder shall provide a drawing illustrating, but not limited to, the overall dimensions, wheelbase, and overall length of the proposed apparatus. Other specified equipment shall be required to be included with the bidder's proposal package.

The drawings shall be large "D" size (minimum 24.00 inches x 36.00 inches). Smaller size drawings, "similar to" drawings or general sales drawings, shall not be acceptable.

Failure to provide a bid evaluation drawing in accordance with these specifications shall be cause for rejection of the bid proposal.

APPROVAL DRAWING

After the award of the bid, the contractor shall provide detailed colored engineering drawings including, but not limited to, the overall dimensions, wheelbase, and overall length of the proposed apparatus for use during the pre-construction conference.

The drawings shall include, but shall not be limited to, the right, left, top, front and rear views

Yes No of the apparatus.

SINGLE SOURCE MANUFACTURER

Bids shall only be accepted from a single source apparatus manufacturer.

The definition of a single source manufacturer is a company that designs and manufactures their products utilizing an approach that includes complete product integration, including the apparatus chassis, cab, and body modules being constructed, assembled, and tested on company premises only.

Warranties qualified to the chassis and body design construction (excluding vendor component warranties such as engine, axles, transmission, and pumps, etc.) will be from a single source manufacturer and not separated between manufacturers (i.e., body and chassis). The bidder shall provide evidence of maintaining compliance to this requirement.

FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS AND TESTING

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) shall be provided by the manufacturer.

Prototype bodies have been subjected to rigorous testing over varied terrains simulating different environmental conditions.

The purpose of such complex engineering methods of analysis shall be to ensure the longevity of the design by analyzing stress levels throughout the body and incorporating the structural supports wherever necessary.

There shall have been a minimum of three (3) different load cases (per DOT, FHWA, and

TTMA recommended practice) applied and analyzed to properly display the different areas and levels of stresses that will be present under the various operating conditions of the apparatus.

In addition to the FEA analysis, the core product design shall be strain gauged instrumental to ensure validation of FEA results and “Real World” drive/apparatus driving conditions.

Analysis shall also have been conducted on the mounting system for the apparatus body and pump house. EXCEPTIONS TO THIS STATEMENT MAY BE CAUSE FOR

IMMEDIATE REJECTION AND/OR BE CONSIDERED NON-COMPLIANT.

Yes No

SUPPLIED INFORMATION & EXTRAS

The apparatus manufacturer shall supply two (2) hard copies of apparatus manuals with all manufactured apparatus.

The manuals shall include, but not be limited to: all component warranties, users' manuals and information for supplied products, apparatus engineering information including drawings and build prints, and whatever other pertinent information the manufacturer can supply to its customer regarding the said apparatus.

Included in the delivery of the unit, the manufacturer shall also include spare hardware and extra fasteners, paint for touch-up, information regarding washing and care procedures, as well as other recommendations for care and maintenance of the general apparatus.

The manufacturer shall also supply a manufacturer's record of apparatus construction details, including the following information:

• Owner name and address;

• Apparatus manufacturer, model, and serial number;

• Chassis make, model, and serial number;

• GAWR of front and rear axles;

• Front tire size and total rated capacity in kilograms;

• Rear tire size and total rated capacity in kilograms;

• Chassis weight distribution in kilograms with water (if applicable) and manufacturer mounted equipment (front and rear);

• Engine make, model, serial number, rated horsepower, related speed and no load governed speed;

• Type of fuel and fuel tank capacity;

• Electrical system voltage and alternator output in amps;

• Battery make and model, capacity in CCA

• Paint numbers;

• Weight documents from a certified scale showing actual loading on the front axle, rear axle(s), and overall vehicle (with the water tank full (if applicable) but without personnel, equipment, and hose);

• Written load analysis and results of the electrical system performance tests;

• Transmission make, model, and type;

• Pump to drive through the transmission (yes or no);

• Engine to pump gear ratio and transmission gear ratio used;

• Pump make model, rated capacity in gallons per minute, serial number, and number of stages;

• Pump manufacturer's certification of suction capability;

• Pump manufacturer's certification of hydrostatic test;

• Pump manufacturer's certification of inspection and test for the fire pump;

• Copy of the apparatus manufacturer's approval for stationary pumping applications;

• Pump transmission make, model and serial number;

Yes No

• Priming device type;

• Type of pump pressure control system;

• The engine manufacturer's certified brake horsepower curve for the engine furnished, showing the maximum no load governed speed;

• Certification of the water tank capacity.

LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE

In order to protect the department and its personnel, the bidder shall show proof that it has no less than $10 million dollars in liability insurance in force. A certificate of coverage shall be included in the bid package. Failure to carry liability insurance of at least this amount or failure to include proof of coverage shall be cause to reject the bidder's proposal.

GENERAL WARRANTY

The manufacturer shall provide a two (2) year warranty from the date of delivery. No Exception

In the case of a commercial chassis being used, the warranty on the chassis, engine, transmission, tires, storage batteries, generators, electrical lamps and other devices subject to deterioration is limited to the warranty of the manufacturer thereof and adjustments for the same are to be made directly with the manufacturer by the customer.

STRUCTURAL BODY WARRANTY

A structural Aluminum body warranty shall be provided by the apparatus manufacturer for products of its manufacture to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for a period of ten (10) years.

PAINT WARRANTY

A Prorated Paint Warranty shall be provided by the apparatus manufacturer for products of its manufacture to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for a period of ten (10) years.

PUMP WARRANTY

Waterous Company shall provide a limited manufacturer's pump warranty to be free from defects, under normal use and service, for a period of seven (7) years from the date placed into service.

PLUMBING WARRANTY

A Stainless Steel Plumbing/Piping warranty shall be provided by the apparatus manufacturer for products of its manufacture to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for a period of ten (10) years from the date of delivery.

TANK WARRANTY

Yes No

A lifetime tank warranty shall be provided by the tank manufacturer, Pro Poly.

MULTI-PLEXED ELECTRICAL WARRANTY

A four (4) year limited (V-MUX) multiplex system warranty, of Weldon Technologies, Inc., shall be provided by the apparatus manufacturer, for parts and labor, while under normal use and service, against mechanical, electrical and physical defects from the date of installation.

The warranty shall exclude: sensors, shunt interface modules, serial or USB kits, transceivers, cameras, GPS, and electrical display screens, which shall be limited to a period of one (1) time a year repair for parts and labor from the date of installation. Please see the official warranty document in the appendix (attached) for specific details.

PUMP CERTIFICATION AND TESTING

The apparatus upon completion will be tested and certified by Underwriters Laboratories, LLC.

The certification tests will follow the guidelines outlined in (NFPA) 1901, Standard for

Automotive Fire Apparatus.

There shall be multiple tests performed by the contractor and Underwriter's Laboratories, LLC when the apparatus has been completed. The manufacturer shall provide the completed Test

Certificate(s) to the purchaser at time of delivery. The inspection services of Underwriters

Laboratories, LLC are available to all bidders on an equal basis; therefore, no third party certification of testing results shall be acceptable.

If the pumping system provided is rated at 3000gpm (12,000 L/min) or less, the pump shall be capable of delivering the following:

(1) One hundred percent of rated capacity at 150 psi (1000 kPa) net pump pressure.

(2) Seventy percent of rated capacity at 200 psi (1400 kPa) net pump pressure.

(3) Fifty percent of rated capacity at 250 psi (1700 kPa) net pump pressure.

If the fire pump has a rated capacity of 750gpm (3000 L/min) or greater, the pump shall be tested after the pump and all its associated piping and equipment have been installed on the apparatus.

The tests shall include at least the pumping test, the pumping engine overload test, the pressure control system test, the priming device tests, and the vacuum test.

A test plate shall be provided at the pump operator’s panel that gives the rated discharges and pressures together with the speed of the engine as determined by the certification test for each unit, the position of the parallel/series pump as used, and the governed speed of the engine as stated by the engine manufacturer on a certified brake horsepower curve. The plate shall be

Yes No completely stamped with all information at the factory and attached to the vehicle prior to shipping.

Pumping Test:

The test site shall be adjacent to a supply of clear water at least 4 ft. (1.2 m) deep, with the water level not more than 10 ft. (3 m) below the center of the pump intake, and close enough to allow the suction strainer to be submerged at least 2 ft. (0.6 m) below the surface of the water when connected to the pump by 20 ft. (6 m) of suction hose.

Tests shall be performed when conditions are as follows:

(1) Air temperature: 0°F to 110°F (−18°C to 43°C)

(2) Water temperature: 35°F to 90°F (2°C to 32°C)

(3) Barometric pressure: 29 in. Hg (98.2 kPa), minimum (corrected to sea level)

Engine-driven accessories shall not be functionally disconnected or otherwise rendered inoperative during the tests.

The following devices shall be permitted to be turned off or not operating during the pump test:

(1) Foam pump

(2) Winch

(3) Windshield wipers

(4) Four-way hazard flashers

(5) Compressed air foam system (CAFS) compressor

All structural enclosures, such as floorboards, gratings, grilles, and heat shields, not provided with a means for opening them in service shall be kept in place during the tests.

All test gauges shall meet the requirements for Grade A gauges as defined in ASME B40.100, Pressure Gauges and Gauge Attachments, and shall be at least size 31⁄2 perASMEB40.100.

The pump intake gauge shall have a range of 30 in. Hg (100 kPa) vacuum to zero for a vacuum gauge, or 30 in. Hg (100 kPa) vacuum to a gauge pressure of 150 psi (1000 kPa) for a compound gauge. The discharge pressure gauge shall have a gauge pressure range of 0 psi to 400 psi (0 kPa to 2800 kPa). All pilot gauges shall have a gauge pressure range of at least 0 psi to 160 psi

(0 kPa to 1100 kPa). All gauges shall be calibrated in the month preceding the tests using a dead-weight gauge tester or a master gauge meeting the requirements for Grade 3Aor

4Agauges, as defined in ASME B40.100, Pressure Gauges and Gauge Attachments, that has been calibrated within the preceding year.

The engine speed–measuring equipment shall consist of a nonadjustable tachometer supplied from the engine or transmission electronics, a revolution counter on a checking shaft outlet and a stopwatch, or other engine speed–measuring means that is accurate to within ± 50 rpm of actual speed.

Yes No

The pump shall be subjected to a 3 hour pumping test from draft consisting of 2 hours of continuous pumping at rated capacity at a minimum of 150 psi (1000 kPa) net pump pressure, followed by 1⁄2 hour of continuous pumping at 70 percent of rated capacity at a minimum of

200 psi (1400 kPa) net pump pressure and 1⁄2 hour of continuous pumping at 50 percent of rated capacity at a minimum of 250 psi (1700 kPa) net pump pressure and shall not be stopped until after the 2 hour test at rated capacity, unless it becomes necessary to clean the suction strainer.

Pumping Engine Overload Test:

The apparatus shall be subjected to an overload test consisting of pumping rated capacity at 165 psi (1100 kPa) net pump pressure for at least 10 minutes.

This test shall be performed immediately following the pumping test of rated capacity at 150 psi (1000 kPa).

The capacity, discharge pressure, intake pressure, and engine speed shall be recorded at least three times during the overload test.

Pressure Control System Test:

The pressure control system on the pump shall be tested as follows:

(1) The pump shall be operated at draft, delivering rated capacity at a discharge gauge pressure of 150 psi (1000 kPa).

(2) The pressure control system shall be set in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions to maintain the discharge gauge pressure at 150 psi (1000 kPa) ±5 percent.

(3) All discharge valves shall be closed not more rapidly than in 3 seconds and not more slowly than in 10 seconds.

(4) The rise in discharge pressure shall not exceed 30 psi (200 kPa) and shall be recorded.

(5) The original conditions of pumping rated capacity at a discharge gauge pressure of 150 psi

(1000 kPa) shall be reestablished.

(6) The discharge pressure gauge shall be reduced to 90 psi (620 kPa) by throttling the engine fuel supply, with no change to the discharge valve settings, hose, or nozzles.

(7) The pressure control system shall be set according to the manufacturer’s instructions to maintain the discharge gauge pressure at 90 psi (620 kPa) ±5 percent.

(8) All discharge valves shall be closed not more rapidly than in 3 seconds and not more slowly

Yes No

(9) The rise in discharge pressure shall not exceed 30 psi (200 kPa) and shall be recorded.

(10) The pump shall be operated at draft, pumping 50 percent of rated capacity at a discharge gauge pressure of 250 psi (1700 kPa).

(11) The pressure control system shall be set in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions to maintain the discharge gauge pressure at 250 psi (1700 kPa) ±5 percent.

(12) All discharge valves shall be closed not more rapidly than in 3 seconds and not more slowly

(13) The rise in discharge pressure shall not exceed 30 psi (200 kPa) and shall be recorded.

Priming System Tests:

With the apparatus set up for the pumping test, the primer shall be operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions until the pump has been primed and is discharging water. This test shall be permitted to be performed in connection with priming the pump for the pumping test.

The interval from the time the primer is started until the time the pump is discharging water shall be noted. The time required to prime the pump shall not exceed 30 seconds if the rated capacity is 1250 gpm (5000 L/min) or less. The time required to prime the pump shall not exceed 45 seconds if the rated capacity is 1500 gpm (6000 L/min) or more.

An additional 15 seconds shall be permitted in order to meet the requirements of 16.13.5.3 and

16.13.5.4 when the pump system includes an auxiliary 4 in. (100 mm) or larger intake pipe having a volume of 1 ft3 (0.03 m3) or more.

Vacuum Test:

The vacuum test shall consist of subjecting the interior of the pump, with all intake valves open, all intakes capped or plugged, and all discharge caps removed, to a vacuum of 22 in. Hg (75 kPa) by means of the pump priming system.

At altitudes above 2000 ft. (600 m), the vacuum attained shall be permitted to be less than 22

in. Hg (75 kPa) by 1 in. Hg (3.4 kPa) for each 1000 ft. (305 m) of altitude above 2000 ft. (610 m).

The vacuum shall not drop more than 10 in. Hg (34 kPa) in 5 minutes.

The primer shall not be used after the 5 minute test period has begun and the engine shall not be operated at any speed greater than the governed speed during this test.

Water Tank–to–Pump Flow Test:

A water tank–to–pump flow test shall be conducted as follows:

Yes No

(1) The water tank shall be filled until it overflows.

(2) All intakes to the pump shall be closed.

(3) The tank fill line and bypass cooling line shall be closed.

(4) Hose lines and nozzles for discharging water at the rated tank-to-pump flow rate shall be connected to one or more discharge outlets.

(5) The tank-to-pump valve(s) and the discharge valves leading to the hose lines and nozzles shall be fully opened.

(6) The engine throttle shall be adjusted until the required flow rate −0/+5 percent is established.

(7) The discharge pressure shall be recorded.

(8) The discharge valves shall be closed, and the water tank refilled.

(9) The bypass line shall be permitted to be opened temporarily, if needed, to keep the water temperature in the pump within acceptable limits.

(10) The discharge valves shall be reopened fully, and the time noted.

(11) If necessary, the engine throttle shall be adjusted to maintain the discharge pressure recorded as noted in 16.13.7.1(7).

(12) When the discharge pressure drops by 10 psi (70 kPa) or more, the time shall be noted and the elapsed time from the opening of the discharge valves shall be calculated and recorded.

Volume Discharge Calculation:

The volume discharged shall be calculated by multiplying the rate of discharge in gallons per minute (liters per minute) by the time in minutes elapsed from the opening of the discharge valves until the discharge pressure drops by at least 10 psi (70 kPa).

Other means shall be permitted to be used to determine the volume of water pumped from the tank such as a totalizing flowmeter, weighing the truck before and after, or refilling the tank using a totalizing flowmeter.

The rated tank-to-pump flow rate shall be maintained until 80 percent of the rated capacity of the tank has been discharge.

Engine Speed Advancement Interlock Test

The engine speed advancement interlock system shall be tested to verify that engine speed cannot be increased at the pump operator’s panel unless there is throttle-ready indication.

Yes No

If the apparatus is equipped with a stationary pump driven through split-shaft PTO, the test shall verify that the engine speed control at pump operator’s panel cannot be advanced when either of the following conditions exists:

1. The chassis transmission is in neutral, the parking brake is off, and the pump shift in the driving compartment is in the road position.

2. The chassis transmission has been placed in the position for pumping as indicated on the label provided in the driving compartment, the parking brake is on, and the pump shift in the driving compartment is in the road position.

If the apparatus is equipped with a stationary pump driven through a transmission mounted

PTO, front-of-engine crankshaft PTO, or engine flywheel PTO, the test shall verify that the engine speed control on the pump operator’s panel cannot be advanced when either of the following conditions exists:

(1) The chassis transmission is in neutral, the parking brake is off, and the pump shift status in the driving compartment is disengaged.

(2) The chassis transmission is in any other gear other than neutral, the parking brake is on, and the pump shift in the driving compartment is in the “Pump Engaged” position.

If the apparatus is equipped with a pump driven by the chassis engine designed for both stationary pumping and pump-in-motion, the test shall verify that the engine speed control at pump operator’s panel cannot be advanced when either of the following conditions exists:

(1) The chassis transmission is in neutral, the parking brake is on, and the pump shift status in the driving compartment is disengaged.

(2) The chassis transmission is in any other gear other than neutral, the parking brake is on, and the pump shift in the driving compartment is in the “Pump Engaged” or the “OK to Pump

In-Motion” position.

If the apparatus is equipped with a stationary pump driven through transfer case PTO, the test shall verify that the engine speed control on the pump operator’s panel cannot be advanced when either of the following conditions exists:

(1) The chassis transmission is in neutral, the transfer case is in neutral, the parking brake is off, and the pump shift in the driving compartment is in the road position.

(2) The chassis transmission is in neutral, the transfer case is engaged, the parking brake is off, and the pump shift in the driving compartment is in the road position.

(3) The chassis transmission has been placed in the position for pumping as indicated on the label provided in the driving compartment, the parking brake is on, and the pump shift in the driving compartment is in the road position.

LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TESTING

Yes No

The apparatus low-voltage electrical system will be tested and certified. Tests shall be performed when the air temperature is between 0°F and 110°F (–18°C and 43°C). The three tests defined in NFPA shall be performed in the order in which they appear. Before each test, the batteries shall be fully charged until the voltage stabilizes at the voltage regulator set point and the lowest charge current is maintained for 10 minutes. Failure of any of these tests shall require a repeat of the sequence.

Reserve Capacity Test:

The engine shall be started and kept running until the engine and engine compartment temperatures are stabilized at normal operating temperatures and the battery system is fully charged.

The engine shall be shut off and the minimum continuous electrical load shall be activated for

10 minutes.

All electrical loads shall be turned off prior to attempting to restart the engine. The battery system shall then be capable of restarting the engine. Failure to restart the engine shall be considered a test failure of the battery system.

Alternator Performance Test at Idle:

The minimum continuous electrical load shall be activated with the engine running at idle speed.

The engine temperature shall be stabilized at normal operating temperature.

The battery system shall be tested to detect the presence of battery discharge current. The detection of battery discharge current shall be considered a test failure.

Alternator Performance Test at Full Load:

The total continuous electrical load shall be activated with the engine running up to the engine manufacturer’s governed speed.

The test duration shall be a minimum of 2 hours.

Activation of the load management system shall be permitted during this test.

An alarm sounded by excessive battery discharge, as detected by the system required in NFPA

13.3.4, or a system voltage of less than 11.8 V dc for a 12 V nominal system or 23.6 V dc for a

24 V nominal system, for more than 120 seconds, shall be considered a test failure.

Low Voltage Alarm Test:

Yes No

Following the above test, a Low Voltage Alarm Test will be performed in the manner prescribed.

With the engine shut off, the total continuous electrical load shall be activated and shall continue to be applied until the excessive battery discharge alarm activates.

The battery voltage shall be measured at the battery terminals.

The test shall be considered a failure if the alarm has not yet sounded 140 seconds after the voltage drops to 11.70V for a 12 V nominal system or 23.4 V for a 24 V nominal system.

The battery system shall then be able to restart the engine. Failure to restart the engine shall be considered a test failure.

Certification Documentation:

At the time of delivery, the manufacturer shall provide the following documentation:

(1) Documentation of the electrical system performance tests.

(2) A written electrical load analysis, including the following:

(a) The nameplate rating of the alternator.

(b) The alternator rating under the conditions specified above.

(c) Each of the component loads specified that make up the minimum continuous electrical load.

(d) Additional electrical loads that, when added to the minimum continuous electrical load, determine the total continuous electrical load.

(e) Each individual intermittent electrical load.

WARNING AND INFORMATION LABELS

All warning and informational labels (non-vendor specific) shall be provided in compliance with (NFPA) 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, and installed in the appropriate locations to alert the operator of potential hazards and operating instructions.

Yes No

PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

There shall be a Pre-construction conference, prior to manufacturing, with individuals from the

Fire Department.

FINAL INSPECTION

There shall be a Final- Inspection unless otherwise specified.

NFPA 1901

The apparatus and product orientation of the vehicle will be provided per NFPA 1901-2016 revision.

MAXIMUM OVERALL LENGTH REQUIREMENT

The Apparatus specified shall be constructed with no restrictions to the Maximum Overall

Length.

MAXIMUM OVERALL HEIGHT REQUIREMENT

The Apparatus specified shall be constructed as detailed and shall NOT exceed a Maximum

Overall Height of 10 feet 2 inches.

MAXIMUM WHEEL BASE REQUIREMENT

The Apparatus specified shall be constructed as detailed and shall NOT exceed a Maximum

Wheel Base of 184 inches.

CHASSIS REQUIRED LABELING

Signs that state "Occupants must be seated and belted when apparatus is in motion" shall be provided.

They shall be visible from each seating position.

There shall be a lubrication plate mounted inside the cab listing the type and grade of lubrication used in the following areas on the apparatus and chassis:

- Engine oil

- Engine Coolant

- Transmission Fluid

- Pump Transmission Lubrication Fluid

- Drive Axle Lubrication Fluid

- Generator Lubrication Fluid (where applicable)

- Tire Pressures

Yes No

APPARATUS INFORMATION LABEL

There shall be a high-visibility label installed in a location clearly detectable to the driver while in the seated position.

The label shall indicate the following specified information.

Overall Height (feet and inches)

Overall Length (feet and inches)

Overall GVWR (tons or metric tons)

CHASSIS MODEL

The chassis shall be a Metro Star model. The cab and chassis shall include design considerations for multiple emergency vehicle applications, rapid transit and maneuverability.

The chassis shall be manufactured for heavy duty service with the strength and capacity to support a fully laden apparatus, one hundred (100) percent of the time.

MODEL YEAR

The chassis shall have a vehicle identification number that reflects a 2026 model year.

COUNTRY OF SERVICE

The chassis shall be put in service in the country of United States of America (USA).

The chassis will meet applicable U.S.A. federal motor vehicle safety standards per CFR Title

49 Chapter V Part 571 as clarified in the incomplete vehicle book per CFR Title 49 Chapter V

Part 568 Section 4 which accompanies each chassis. The chassis manufacturer is not responsible for compliance to state, regional, or local regulations. Dealers should identify those regulations and order any necessary optional equipment from the chassis manufacturer or their OEM needed to be in compliance with those regulations.

CAB AND CHASSIS LABELING LANGUAGE

The cab and chassis shall include the applicable caution, warning, and safety notice labels with text to be written in English. All applicable caution, warning, and safety notice labels shall be Innovative Controls brand. Where applicable to the location within the specific layout and label package of the cab and chassis, the labels shall include decorative chrome bezels.

Designs shall include bezels that fit individual labels or packaged configurations of labels in certain common locations.

APPARATUS TYPE

The apparatus shall be a pumper vehicle designed for emergency service use which shall be equipped with a permanently mounted fire pump which has a minimum rated capacity of 750

Yes No gallons per minute (3000 L/min). The apparatus shall include a water tank and hose body whose primary purpose is to combat structural and associated fires.

VEHICLE TYPE

The chassis shall be manufactured for use as a straight truck type vehicle and designed for the installation of a permanently mounted apparatus behind the cab. The apparatus of the vehicle shall be supplied and installed by the apparatus manufacturer.

VEHICLE ANGLE OF APPROACH PACKAGE

The angle of approach of the apparatus shall be a minimum of 8.00 degrees.

NFPA1901 Angle of Approach definition:

“To determine the angle of approach, place a thin steel strip against the front of the tires where they touch the ground or stretch a tight string from one front tire to the other at the front where they touch the ground. Determine the lowest point (component or equipment) on the vehicle forward of the front tire that would make the smallest angle of approach. Hang a plumb bob from the lowest point and mark the point on the ground where the point of the plumb bob touches. Measure the vertical distance from the ground to the point where the plumb bob was hung (distance V). Measure the horizontal distance from the plumb bob point to the steel strip or string running from front tire to front tire (distance H). Divide the vertical distance by the horizontal distance. The ratio of V/H is the tangent of the angle of approach.

If the ratio is known, the angle of approach can be determined from a table of trigonometric functions of angles or from a math calculator. The standard requires a minimum angle of approach of 8.00 degrees: since the tangent of 8.00 degrees is 0.1405, if V divided by H is

0.1405 or larger, the angle of approach is 8.00 degrees or greater.”

AXLE CONFIGURATION

The chassis shall feature a 4 x 2 axle configuration consisting of a single rear drive axle with a single front steer axle.

GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS FRONT

The front gross axle weight rating (GAWR) of the chassis shall be 21,500 pounds.

This front gross axle weight rating shall be adequate to carry the weight of the completed apparatus including all equipment and personnel.

GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS REAR

The rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR) of the chassis shall be 26,000 pounds.

This rear gross axle weight rating shall be adequate to carry the weight of the completed apparatus including all equipment and personnel.

Yes No

PUMP PROVISION

The chassis shall include provisions to mount a drive line pump in the middle of the chassis, behind the cab, more commonly known as the midship location. Chassis driveline pump provisions shall include an interlock feature for automatic setting of the park brake when the vehicle is shifted into pump mode while the transmission is in neutral and the transmission output speed translates to less than 1 mph. When the conditions are met the driver side parking brake valve shall activate. Once shifted to road mode the condition for electric automatic brake engagement is no longer present and the driver’s parking brake control valve shall function normally.

WATER & FOAM TANK CAPACITY

The chassis shall include a carrying capacity of 750 gallons (2839 liters) to 1250 gallons

(4732 liters). The water and/or foam tank(s) shall be supplied and installed by the apparatus manufacturer.

CAB STYLE

The cab shall be a custom, fully enclosed, EMFD (No Exception) model with a 10.00 inch raised roof over the driver, officer, (No Exception) and crew area, designed and built specifically for use as an emergency response vehicle by a company specializing in cab and chassis design for all emergency response applications. The cab shall be designed for heavy-duty service utilizing superior strength and capacity for the application of protecting the occupants of the vehicle. This style of cab shall offer up to eight (8) seating positions.

The cab shall incorporate a fully enclosed design with side wall roof supports, allowing for a spacious cab area with no partition between the front and rear sections of the cab. To provide a superior finish by reducing welds that fatigue cab metal; the roof, the rear wall and side wall panels shall be assembled using a combination of welds and proven industrial adhesives designed specifically for aluminum fabrication for construction.

The cab shall be constructed using multiple aluminum extrusions in conjunction with aluminum plate, which shall provide proven strength and the truest, flattest body surfaces ensuring less expensive paint repairs if needed. All aluminum welding shall be completed to the American

Welding Society and ANSI D1.2-96 requirements for structural welding of aluminum.

All interior and exterior seams shall be sealed for optimum noise reduction and to provide the most favorable efficiency for heating and cooling retention.

The cab shall be constructed of 5052-H32 corrosion resistant aluminum plate. The cab shall incorporate tongue and groove fitted 6061-T6 0.13 & 0.19 inch thick aluminum extrusions for extreme duty situations. A single formed, one (1) piece extrusion shall be used for the “A” pillar, adding strength and rigidity to the cab as well as additional roll-over protection. The cab side walls and lower roof skin shall be 0.13 inch thick; the rear wall and raised roof skins shall be 0.09 inch thick; the front cab structure shall be 0.19 inch thick.

Yes No

The exterior width of the cab shall be 94.00 inches wide (No Exception) with a minimum interior width of 88.00 inches. The overall cab length shall be 137.10 inches with 60.00 inches from the centerline of the front of the axle to the back of the cab.

The cab interior shall be designed to afford the maximum usable interior space and attention to ergonomics with hip and legroom while seated which exceeds industry standards. The crew cab floor shall be flat across the entire walking area for ease of movement inside the cab.

The cab shall offer an interior height of 57.50 inches from the front floor to the headliner and a rear floor to headliner height of 65.00 inches in the raised roof area, at a minimum. The cab shall offer an interior measurement at the floor level from the rear of the engine tunnel to the rear wall of the cab of 57.88 inches. All interior measurements shall include the area within the interior trimmed surfaces and not to any unfinished surface.

The cab shall include a driver and officer area with two (2) cab doors large enough for personnel in full firefighting gear.