FSA25-VEF19.0-_Requests_for_Clarification_Response.pdf

FSA245-VEF19.0: Fire & Rescue Vehicles, Boats, and Equipment Requests for Clarification

Bidder Questions & FSA CPP Responses

1. As the dealer representing the manufacturer, we will be providing customization services and handling all interactions between the manufacturer and the customer. Can you clarify how we, as the dealer, should be listed in VendorLink as a bidder?

A. A Bidder becomes an Awarded Vendor upon successful submission of a responsive and qualifying bid. The Bidder company name listed in VendorLink should be the company who will execute the contract with FSA CPP and meet all obligations of an Awarded Vendor, per Contract Terms and Conditions.

2. Would the FSA CPP consider modifications to the specifications for the Electric Pumper to allow a purpose-built electric vehicle for fire service applications? The modifications would apply to the chassis and frame, pump panel location, cab, and seating configuration.

A. The FSA Base Specifications for the Pumper- Electric (EV) item group have been revised to allow the submission of a purpose-built electric fire apparatus. Please see the attached specifications.

3. May bidders offer a two-year warranty on all installed components and offer optional extended warranty coverage?

A. Bidders must offer a warranty that meets or exceeds all requirements in the applicable specifications. Bidders may offer extended warranty coverage as an option.

Florida Sheriffs Association Cooperative Purchasing Program FSA Base Specifications

FSA25-VEF19.0: Fire & Rescue Vehicles, Boats & Equipment

Pumper - Electric (EV) In all areas of this specification, bidders must comply with current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS, where applicable), and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) standards. When requested by the purchaser, vendors must submit detailed specifications for the item and options offered. Vendors are responsible for providing a chassis of sufficient GVWR to safely accommodate all options selected by the purchaser.

Vender must submit the minimum power requirement needed for vehicles charging system.

Documentation

• Approval of drawings provided prior to construction commencement

Chassis

• Chassis must be current model available at time of build. Chassis model year must be disclosed at time of purchase.

• 110,000 psi heat treated steel frame rail system or equivalent that meets NFPA standards

• Heavy duty 16-inch to 24-inch extended front bumper

• Tow hooks or eyes front and rear attached to the frame

• Front and rear mud flaps

• S-cam air brakes or equivalent, as large as possible, with automatic slack adjusters

• Minimum 4,200 cubic inch air reservoir capacity

• Air dryer, turn drain valves on reservoirs

• Power steering with tilt, telescopic wheel

Power Train

• Primary drive shall be electric motor supplied power from onboard rechargeable EV batteries.

• Secondary drive/range extender shall activate when battery reaches a state of charge no lower than 15%

• Secondary braking

Vehicle Charging

• Daily use charger will need to be obtained from a third-party vendor. Awarded vendors must provide proper guidance for selection of charger to be used. Purchasers may consult the FSA24-PWR3.0 Electric Vehicle Charging contract for additional charging options.

Fire Pump & Plumbing

• 1,250 gallons per minute (GPM) pump

• One (1) 3-inch deck gun discharge

• Four (4) 2.5-inch discharge outlets (includes one (1) rear 2-1/2-inch discharge)

• Two (2) 1.5-inch crosslays with 2-inch piping

• Stainless steel plumbing

• Side mount pump panel

Cab

• Manufacturer’s standard medium length tilt aluminum cab or equivalent meeting NFPA standards and seating requirements

• Seating for four (4), three (3) in self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) seats with SCBA brackets

• Air ride driver seat, all others fixed position

• Electric over hydraulic cab with manual back-up, if applicable

Florida Sheriffs Association Cooperative Purchasing Program FSA Base Specifications

FSA25-VEF19.0: Fire & Rescue Vehicles, Boats & Equipment

• Single tone cab paint finish

• Air conditioning and heating

• Remote controlled mirrors, from driver’s position with separate flat and convex sections

• Dual air horns with dual in-cab controls

Emergency Warning

• Electronic 100-watt siren, minimum; 100-watt siren speaker, minimum

• All emergency warning lights, rear, stop, turn, back-up lights, DOT clearance, pump panel, compartment, step, license plate, perimeter scene, and interior dome lights to be LED

Body

• Bidders to state thicknesses, alloys and construction methods of all materials used in body construction

• Minimum of six (6) body compartments

• Minimum of nine (9) adjustable shelves. Compartments and shelves to be configured per customer request.

• Brackets for 24 ft. 2-section, 14 ft. roof, 10 ft. attic ladders and 2 pike poles, ladders to be included

• Hose bed with hose restraints including one (1) adjustable divider

• Rub rail along each side of body and rear of body

• No less than four (4) self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) bottle storage compartments

• Running boards at each pump panel

Water Tank

• Minimum 500-gallon poly tank

Paint Finish/Reflective Striping

• Cab and body to be painted single tone (excludes stainless steel not painted)

Warranty

• One (1) year manufacturer’s warranty on all installed components, excluding normal wear and tear items

• Ten (10) year cab and body structural

• Ten (10) year paint pro-rated

• Ten (10) year plumbing

• Five (5) year corrosion perforation on cab and body

• Lifetime frame warranty

• Two (2) year axle

• Five (5) year engine

• Five (5) year fire pump warranty

• Lifetime booster tank warranty

• EV Battery (Batteries) five (5) years or 100,000 miles