New Engine SPECS (2).pdf

Gordon County Fire Rescue

Specifications

For

One (1)

Custom Fire Engine

Bidder Complies

Yes No

Gordon County Fire-Rescue

PREREQUISITE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS

Any manufacturer submitting a proposal or bid, to these specifications, shall meet the following conditions:

• The manufacturer 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.

Any proposal, bid, or response to these specifications by any foreign based, owned, or managed (in part or in whole) Company, Corporation, and/or Parent Company shall be cause for immediate rejection. Any proposal, bid, or response to these specifications by any Company, Corporation, and/or Parent Company, that is owned, operated, managed, or held in contract, in part or wholly by a partnership or other agreement, shall be cause for immediate rejection.

Exceptions to these conditions will not be allowed under any circumstances.

INTENT OF SPECIFICATIONS

It is the intent of these specifications to cover the furnishing and delivery to the purchaser of a complete apparatus equipped as herein specified. With a view to obtaining the best results and the most acceptable apparatus for service in the fire department, these specifications cover the general requirements as to the type of construction, together with certain details as to finish, equipment, and appliances with which the successful bidder must 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 of all features.

Bids shall only be considered from companies that have an established reputation in the field of fire apparatus construction and have been in business for a minimum of 50 years.

Each bidder shall furnish satisfactory evidence of his ability to construct the apparatus specified. The bidder shall also show that they are in a position to render prompt service and furnish replacement parts for said apparatus.

CONTRACTOR'S SPECIFICATIONS

Each bid shall be accompanied by a set of "Contractor's Specifications" consisting of a detailed description of the apparatus and equipment proposed and to which the apparatus furnished under contract shall conform.

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

TIMELY PROPOSALS

It is the bidder's responsibility to see that their proposals arrive on time. Late proposals, facsimiles, e-mails, telegram, or telephone bids shall not be considered.

Yes No

DRAWINGS

All bid drawings shall be stamped PROPOSAL.

- A total of six (6) drawings shall be supplied. The provided drawings can be printed to any paper size, but the scale will only be valid when printed to the paper size listed in the title block

- Drawings shall show five (5) views: left (drivers), right (officers), front, rear, and top

- OAL (overall length) in feet and inches. The estimated length shall be rounded up to the nearest inch

- OAH (overall height) in feet and inches. The estimated height shall be rounded up to the nearest inch

- Wheelbase in inches

- Pump house width in inches

- Front of the body to the centerline of the rear axle in inches

- Front and rear overhang in inches

- Angle of Approach and Departure

- Roll up doors will be shown in open position. Lap doors will be shown in the closed position

Compartment dimensions shall be shown in a table on the drawing.

The table shall display:

Clear door opening - The width/height of the clear door opening

Interior dimensions - The interior compartment dimensions excluding any accessories or pockets (i.e. roll up door drums, hard suction hose pans, suspension pockets, etc.)

Divide heights - The measurement where the compartment changes from full depth to shallow depth

Ground ladders shall be labeled with a letter designation referring to the table for an explanation of the ladder

- No pump panel or instrument panel controls, discharges or inlets shall be shown. The panel space is to be left blank and labeled "Pump Panel"

- Rear plumbing, such as 2-1/2" discharges, rear steamers, and direct tank fills, shall be shown

- Water tank outline

Yes No

- Fill towers

- Generator outline

- Warning lights

- D.O.T. lights

Text Block Items

- Chassis make/model

- Fire pump make/model

- Water tank capacity

- Foam cell capacity

- Body material

- Hose bed capacity in cubic feet

- Total compartment cubic feet

- Utilize an unique bid number

- Drawings shall be printed on white paper with black ink

PURCHASER'S OBLIGATIONS

The purchaser reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids on such basis as the purchaser deems to be in its best interest. All bidders shall be advised that the purchaser is not bound in any manner to automatically accept the lowest bid. The purchaser shall only be obligated to purchase the lowest bid that meets these detailed specifications as closely as possible

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

It is required that the bidder shall meet all State and Federal safety standards and laws that are in effect on the date of the bid for the item(s) that are being specified and the particular use for which they are meant.

ACQUAINTANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS

It is the responsibility of the bidder to review all of the bidding requirements. Failure of a bidder to be acquainted with this information shall not relieve them from any obligations of the bid requirements.

QUALITY AND WORKMANSHIP

The design of the apparatus shall embody the latest approved automotive engineering

Yes No practices. Experimental designs and methods shall not be acceptable.

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

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

The complete apparatus, assemblies, subassemblies, component parts, and so on, shall be designed and constructed with due consideration to the nature and distribution of the load to be sustained and to the general character of the service to which the apparatus is to be subjected when placed in service.

All parts of the apparatus shall be strong enough to withstand the general service under full load. The apparatus shall be so designed that the various parts are readily accessible for lubrication, inspection, adjustment and repair.

The apparatus shall be designed and constructed, and the equipment so mounted, with due consideration to distribution of the load between the front and rear axles, and side to side loading that all specified equipment, including a full complement of specified ground ladders, full water tank, loose equipment, and firefighters; shall be carried without overloading or damaging the apparatus as per requirements defined in NFPA, current edition.

LIABILITY

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

WARRANTY

A copy of the warranties for the chassis, pump, body, paint, and water tank shall be furnished with each bidder's proposal.

PURCHASER'S OBLIGATIONS

The purchaser reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids on such basis as the purchaser deems to be in its best interest. All bidders shall be advised that the purchaser is not bound in any manner to automatically accept the lowest bid. The purchaser shall only be obligated to purchase the lowest bid that meets these detailed specifications as closely as possible.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

It is required that the bidder shall meet all State and Federal safety standards and laws that are in effect on the date of the bid for the item(s) that are being specified and the particular use for which they are meant.

Yes No

ACQUAINTANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS

It is the responsibility of the bidder to review all of the bidding requirements. Failure of a bidder to be acquainted with this information shall not relieve them from any obligations of the bid requirements.

QUALITY AND WORKMANSHIP

The design of the apparatus shall embody the latest approved automotive engineering practices. Experimental designs and methods shall not be acceptable.

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

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

The complete apparatus, assemblies, subassemblies, component parts, and so on, shall be designed and constructed with due consideration to the nature and distribution of the load to be sustained and to the general character of the service to which the apparatus is to be subjected when placed in service.

All parts of the apparatus shall be strong enough to withstand the general service under full load. The apparatus shall be so designed that the various parts are readily accessible for lubrication, inspection, adjustment and repair.

The apparatus shall be designed and constructed, and the equipment so mounted, with due consideration to distribution of the load between the front and rear axles, and side to side loading that all specified equipment, including a full complement of specified ground ladders, full water tank, loose equipment, and firefighters; shall be carried without overloading or damaging the apparatus as per requirements defined in NFPA, current edition.

LIABILITY

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

WARRANTY

A copy of the warranties for the chassis, pump, body, paint, and water tank shall be furnished with each bidder's proposal.

BID FORMS / SPECIFICATIONS

All bid forms shall be submitted on the attached bid form. The bid form and/or these specifications shall be filled out by checking either the "YES" or "NO" column for each and every section/paragraph. Failure to use this form and/or these specifications shall be cause for immediate rejection of any bid.

Yes No

EXCEPTION TO SPECIFICATIONS

The following chassis, pump, and body specifications shall be strictly adhered to. Exceptions shall be allowed if they are equal to or superior to that specified (as judged by the customer), and provided they are listed and fully explained on a separate page entitled "EXCEPTIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS". Exception lists shall refer to the specification page number. Each check in the "NO" column shall be listed and fully explained. Where no check is made in a particular paragraph with either "YES" or "NO", it shall be assumed the bidder is taking exception to that paragraph. If a paragraph contains an empty column, where the bidder neglected to check the proper "YES" or "NO" column, it is assumed the bidder is not conforming to the requirements of this paragraph. If no explanation is given in the "EXCEPTIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS" document, the bid is subject to immediate rejection.

PROPOSALS TAKING TOTAL EXCEPTION TO THESE SPECIFICATIONS WILL BE

IMMEDIATELY REJECTED. No Exception

The buyer is aware that all bidders shall have to take some exceptions therefore; BIDDERS THAT TAKE NO EXCEPTIONS shall BE REQUIRED TO MEET EVERY PARAGRAPH TO THE FULLEST EXTENT SHOULD THEIR BID BE ACCEPTED. It is the intent of the purchaser to receive bids that do not require telephone calls or other communications to ascertain what a bidder is intending to supply.

Upon delivery, the apparatus shall be inspected against THESE specifications and not those supplied by the bidder with their proposal. Deviations shall not be acceptable unless they were noted as exceptions at the time of bid and the apparatus shall be rejected until said deviations are corrected to the satisfaction of the buyer.

Decisions regarding equal to or better than, shall be the sole responsibility of the recipient of the bids rather than those companies submitting bids. All deviations, regardless of significance must be explained in the "EXCEPTIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS" section of the bid.

When exceptions are not taken but inconsistencies are noted in the submitted detailed specifications, the bid may be subject to rejection.

ROADABILITY

The apparatus, when fully equipped and loaded, shall be capable of the following performance while on dry paved roads that are in good condition.

• Accelerating from 0 to 35 mph within 25 seconds on a 0 percent grade

• Attaining a speed of 50 mph on 0 percent grade

• Maintaining a speed of at least 20 mph on any grade up to and including 6 percent

• The maximum top speed of the apparatus shall not exceed the tire manufacturer's maximum speed rating for the tires installed on the apparatus.

Yes No

FAILURE TO MEET TESTS

In the event the apparatus fails to meet the test requirements of these specifications on the first trials, second trials may be made at the option of the bidder within 30 days of the date of the first trials.

Such trials shall be final and conclusive and failure to comply with these requirements shall be cause for rejection. Failure to comply with changes as required to conform to any clause of the specifications within 30 days after notice is given to the bidder of such changes, shall be cause for rejection of the apparatus.

Permission to keep or store the apparatus in any building owned or occupied by the Department during the specified period, with the permission of the bidder, shall not constitute acceptance. No Exceptions

PROPOSAL SEQUENCE

Bid specifications shall be submitted in the same sequence as these specifications for ease of checking compliance. There shall be no exceptions allowed to this requirement. The apparatus committee intends to be thorough during the evaluation of bids process. In order to maximize efficiency and minimize the time it takes to thoroughly evaluate all received bids this requirement must be strictly adhered to. No Exception

AWARD OF CONTRACT

All bids submitted shall be good for a minimum of 30 days during which time bid securities submitted with the proposals shall be held by the purchaser. Criteria for the award shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Apparatus Performance And Safety Levels / Considerations

• Completeness of proposal

• Accuracy of accompanying data

• Past performance of bidder

• Compliance with the detailed specifications

• Compliance with purchasers request(s) for personnel qualifications or certifications

• Exceptions and clarifications

• Financial stability of bidder

• Local representation of the manufacturer

• Serviceability of the proposed apparatus

• Service capabilities of the bidder's local representative

• Compliance with NFPA, current edition

• Any other factor the purchaser deems relevant

After the evaluation and award process is complete, all bidders shall be notified of the results and securities shall be returned.

Yes No

ENGINE AVAILABILITY

If an L9 engine is NOT available or cannot be provided for that specific quote or build slot at time of production, the engine will automatically be upgraded and charged for an X12 (or the X10 engine) with all costs associated with the upgrade being passed on to the end user. No exceptions.

If a pre-2027 emission engine is NOT available at the time of build (starting production on January 1, 2026) the order will automatically be upgraded and charged for either the 2027 engine compliant Cummins X-10 or X-15, with all associated costs being passed on to the end user. No exceptions.

NFPA

The National Fire Protection Association "Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus", is hereby adopted and made a part of these specifications, the same as if it were written out in full detail, with the exception of the section dealing with "Equipment Recommended for Various Types of Apparatus". Bidders shall provide the equipment requested herein and the buyer shall supply the rest before the apparatus is put into service. It is the intent of the purchaser to purchase an apparatus that meets 100% of the minimum standards defined and outlined in NFPA latest edition. There are to be no exceptions to this requirement.

INSPECTION CERTIFICATE - NFPA COMPLIANCE

An OEM inspection certificate for the apparatus shall be furnished upon delivery. The purpose of this NFPA compliance inspection shall be to serve as proof to the customer that all applicable standards have been met or exceeded by the responsible manufacturer.

The following objectives shall be achieved as a result (this listing shall not be construed as being all inclusive):

• Ensure that understanding of all parties respective responsibilities have been addressed by the actual referencing of NFPA and the amendments in these specifications and the purchase contract and documentation.

• Ensure that only structural materials complying with appropriate standards and codes are used for construction.

• Ensure the applicable standards of design and manufacturing have been met or exceeded.

• Ensure that safety factors have been met or exceeded where required.

• Ensure that applicable standards for testing and inspection have been met or exceeded by personnel with the appropriate qualifications, experience, and certifications.

• Ensure that where applicable components, equipment, and loose equipment carry the appropriate characteristics, classifications, and/or certifications.

• Ensure that in general and as a whole, all applicable requirements set forth in NFPA, and those codes, standards, and specifications referenced by said parties are met, exceeded, and/or addressed.

Yes No

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION

The contractor shall supply, at the time of delivery, at least one (1) copy of the following documents:

1. The manufacturer's record of apparatus construction details, including the following information:

• Owners 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 pounds or kilograms

• Rear tire size and total rated capacity in pounds or kilograms

• Chassis weight distribution in pounds with water and manufacturer mounted equipment (front and rear)

• Engine make, model, serial number, rated horsepower, related speed, and governed speed

• Type of fuel and fuel tank capacity

• Electrical system voltage and alternator output in amps

• Battery make, model, and capacity in cold cranking amps (CCA)

• Chassis transmission make, model, and serial number; and if so equipped, chassis transmission PTO(s) make, model, and gear ratio

• If applicable, the pump make, model, rated capacity in gallons or liters per minute, and serial number

• Pump transmission make, model, serial number, and gear ratio, if unit is equipped with a pump

• If applicable, the auxiliary pump make, model, rated capacity in gallons or liters per minute, and serial number

• Water tank certified capacity in gallons or liters

• On aerial apparatus, the device type, rated vertical height in feet or meters, rated horizontal reach in feet or meters, and rated capacity in pounds or kilograms

• Paint manufacturer and paint number(s)

• Company name and signature of responsible company representative

2. Certification of slip resistance of all stepping, standing, and walking surfaces

3. If the apparatus has a fire pump, a copy of the following shall be provided: pump manufacturers certification of suction capability, apparatus manufacturers approval for stationary pumping applications, engine manufacturers certified brake horsepower curve showing the maximum governed speed, pump manufacturers certification of the hydrostatic test, and the certification of inspection and test for the fire pump

4. If the apparatus has an aerial device, the certification of inspection and test for the aerial device, and all the technical information required for inspections to comply with NFPA 1914, Standard for Testing Fire Department Aerial Devices

5. If the apparatus has a fixed line voltage power source, the certification of the test for the fixed power source

Yes No

6. If the apparatus is equipped with an air system, test results of the air quality, the SCBA fill station, and the air system installation

7. Weight documents from a certified scale showing actual loading on the front axle, rear axle(s), and overall fire apparatus (with the water tank full but without personnel, equipment, and hose)

8. Written load analysis and results of the electrical system performance tests

9. When the apparatus is equipped with a water tank, the certification of water tank capacity

OPERATION AND SERVICE DOCUMENTATION

The contractor shall supply at the time of delivery, at least two (2) sets of complete operation and service documentation covering the completed apparatus as delivered and accepted.

The documentation shall address at least the inspection, service, and operations of the fire apparatus and all major components thereof. The contractor shall also provide documentation of the following items for the entire apparatus and each major operating system or major component of the apparatus:

• Manufacturers name and address

• Country of manufacturer

• Source of service and technical information

• Parts and replacement information

• Descriptions, specifications, and ratings of the chassis, pump, and aerial device

• Wiring diagrams for low voltage and line voltage systems to include the following information: representations of circuit logic for all electrical components and wiring, circuit identification, connector pin identification, zone location of electrical components, safety interlocks, alternator-battery power distribution circuits, and input/output assignment sheets or equivalent circuit logic implemented in multiplexing systems

• Lubrication charts

• Operating instructions for the chassis, any major components such as a pump or aerial device, and any auxiliary systems

• Precautions related to multiple configurations of aerial devices, if applicable

• Instructions regarding the frequency and procedure for recommended maintenance

• Overall apparatus operating instructions

• Safety considerations

• Limitations of use

• Inspection procedures

• Recommended service procedures

• Troubleshooting guide

• Apparatus body, chassis, and other component manufacturers warranties

• Special data required by this standard

• Copies of required manufacturer test data or reports, manufacturer certifications, and independent third-party certifications of test results

• A material safety data sheet (MSDS) for any fluid that is specified for use on the apparatus

• One (1) copy of the FAMA Safety Guide

The contractor shall deliver with the apparatus all manufacturers operations and service documents supplied with components and equipment that are installed or supplied by the contractor.

Yes No

STATEMENT OF EXCEPTIONS

The proposed apparatus as described in this specification document and all related material with the bid package shall meet or exceed all applicable sections for the category of apparatus as defined by NFPA unless specifically noted within this specification or other official documents associated with this bid.

Should any area, section or portion of the apparatus not meet the intent and applicable requirements, a clearly defined listing or explanation of what and why compliance was not achieved shall be provided to the purchaser at the time of delivery.

OWNER'S MANUAL

An owner's manual containing the construction, operation, and service documentation shall be provided on a USB Drive. One (1) copy of the USB shall be provided with the apparatus.

ELECTRICAL MANUAL

A complete electrical manual for the apparatus shall also be provided on the USB Drive. This manual shall be specifically prepared for this individual unit rather than a generic schematic manual designed to accommodate all apparatus. The electrical manual shall also include electrical schematics, harness layouts, V-Mux specifications (including Node Input/output Spreadsheet and Node Relationship Spreadsheet), and Master Wire Listing. A contact letter shall also be provided by the electrical engineer, who built the manual, with instructions on using the manual and contact information for assistance with electrical manual questions.

ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS

A section of the electrical manual shall include schematics of the electrical system and components on the apparatus. These schematics shall be specifically prepared for this individual unit rather than a generic schematic designed to accommodate all apparatus.

PUMP PLUMBING SCHEMATICS (if applicable)

A section of the electrical manual shall include a schematic of the pump plumbing. This schematic shall be specifically prepared for this individual unit rather than a generic schematic designed to accommodate all apparatus.

HYDRAULIC SCHEMATICS (if applicable)

A section of the electrical manual shall include schematics of the hydraulic components on the apparatus including but not limited to:

• Ladder Rack(s) and Hose Bed Door(s) (if applicable)

• Aerial - Retraction/Extension (if applicable)

• Aerial - Rotation (if applicable)

• Tiller - HVAC Hydraulics System (if applicable)

Yes No

FIRE APPARATUS SAFETY GUIDE

One (1) printed copy of the FAMA Fire Apparatus Safety Guide shall be provided with the apparatus. This guide provides safety instructions for operations of the fire apparatus.

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT ALLOWANCE

The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the chassis shall be adequate to carry the weight of the unequipped apparatus with the water tank and other tanks full, specified hose load, unequipped personnel weight, ground ladders, and miscellaneous equipment allowance of 2,500 pounds.

TILT TABLE TESTING NOT REQUIRED

The chassis of the apparatus is equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which is in accordance with NFPA, current edition. requirement of maintaining a stability of 26.5 degrees in both directions.

VEHICLE STABILITY

The apparatus shall comply with the requirements of NFPA, current edition as it applies to vehicle stability. The particular apparatus as described in the specification provided within the bid package shall be classified into one of the following categories:

• The apparatus shall go through actual tilt table testing which shall be determined by the apparatus manufacturer.

• The apparatus shall be equipped with a rollover stability control system as defined in section 4.13.1.2 of NFPA, current edition.

• The apparatus shall be deemed a similar apparatus and meeting the intent of section 4.13.1.1.2 of NFPA, current edition.

INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY PUMP CERTIFICATION

The fire pump shall be tested and certified by an independent third party testing company.

Tests shall be conducted so that the pump performs as listed below:

• 100% of rated capacity at 150 pounds net pressure

• 70% of rated capacity at 200 pounds net pressure

• 50% of rated capacity at 250 pounds net pressure

• 100% of rated capacity at 165 pounds net pressure

The entire pump, both suction and discharge passages, shall be hydrostatically tested to a pressure of 600 PSI. The pump shall be fully tested at the pump manufacturer's factory to the performance spots as outlined in accordance with NFPA, current edition. The pump shall be free from objectionable pulsation and vibration.

PUMP CERTIFICATION

The pump shall be certified in U.S. gallons per minute (GPM).

Yes No

ONLINE CUSTOMER INTERACTION

The manufacture shall provide the capability for online access.

The fire department shall be able to view digital photos of their apparatus in the specified phases of construction.

The following phases will be captured and displayed:

• Chassis arrival to the OEM

• Fabrication

• Pump and Plumbing

• Paint

• Assembly

• Completion of production

The photos shall be uploaded to a secure website, only accessible to the customer and representatives of the OEM.

PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING

A pre-construction meeting shall be held at the apparatus manufacturer's factory. Fire department personnel, dealer representative(s) and factory representative(s) shall be present during the pre-construction meeting process. The purpose of conducting this meeting at the factory is to allow the fire department personnel to see various features of or similar components on other apparatus that may be found on the production floor. The pre-construction meeting is the most important meeting during the after-sale production process.

The purpose of this meeting is to finalize all aspects of the specifications, discuss and clarify all design details of the apparatus, and to share or provide all information so all parties are in agreement on the apparatus being constructed. The ultimate goal of the pre-construction meeting is for the fire department officials, dealer representative(s), and factory representative(s) to discuss and clarify all aspects of the proposed apparatus and to provide all necessary information to the apparatus manufacturer that will ensure the apparatus is built to the satisfaction of all parties involved.

The apparatus manufacturer shall create and forward to the dealer a "Pre-construction" document containing the following items:

• Complete specifications of the apparatus including the chassis

• Detailed amp draw report

• Listing of clarifications or questions from the manufacturer that require attention (shelf locations, lettering details, etc.)

• A pre-construction drawing shall be provided that encompasses all views on a single page

During this pre-construction meeting, any changes or clarifications must be documented on a manufacturer issued change order. The change order shall be signed by the customer and dealership and ultimately by the apparatus manufacturer. The change order becomes an extension of the contract with the official signatures of all three parties. All change order items resulting from the pre-construction meeting shall be implemented into the official shop

Yes No order document.

4 Fire Department Personal

MID-POINT INSPECTION . No Exception

An inspection of the apparatus in production by the customer shall be at the apparatus manufacturer's facility. The customer shall be given the opportunity to visually inspect the apparatus so that any discrepancies may be addressed. A company representative shall be present at the inspection to answer all questions. Adequate notice shall be given to the dealer as to when the apparatus will be available for inspection.

3 Fire Dept members

FINAL INSPECTION

The department/dealer representative will inspect the final apparatus prior to it leaving the apparatus body manufacturer's facility. This will allow any changes that may be required, to be done so in a timely manner. After leaving the facility, all repairs or alterations will be performed by either the dealer or an OEM-approved service center.

Shop Note: 4 FD personal

The water tank shall be filled to capacity for the final inspection to allow the department to operate the pump.

MAXIMUM OVERALL HEIGHT

The overall height of the apparatus shall not exceed 118" (9'-10") from the ground. This measurement shall be taken with the tires properly inflated and with the apparatus in the unloaded condition to ensure a maximum overall height. In order to provide the maximum overall height, proposed units using calculated weight as a means to achieve a lower overall height shall not be accepted. The measurement shall be taken at the highest point of the apparatus. .No Exception

MAXIMUM OVERALL LENGTH

The overall length of the apparatus shall not exceed 410" (34'-2"). No Exception

WHEELBASE

The wheelbase of the apparatus shall not exceed 198". No Exception

ANGLE OF APPROACH

The angle of approach of the apparatus shall be a minimum of 9 degrees.

Yes No

ANGLE OF DEPARTURE

The angle of departure of the apparatus shall be a minimum of 10 degrees.

CUSTOM 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 2027 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 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.

Yes No

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 20,000 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 27,000 pounds.

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

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.

Yes No

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.

WARRANTY

Purchaser shall receive a Custom Chassis Two (2) Years or 36,000 Miles limited warranty in accordance with, and subject to, warranty certificate RFW0102. The warranty certificate is incorporated by reference into this proposal, and included with this proposal or available upon request. No Exception

CAB STYLE

The cab shall be a custom, fully enclosed, MFD model with a 10.00 inch raised roof over the driver, officer, 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.

The exterior width of the cab shall be 94.00 inches wide with a minimum interior width of

88.00 inches. The overall cab length shall be 131.10 inches with 54.00 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

Yes No 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 in the non-raised roof area 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 51.88 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. The front doors shall offer a clear opening of 40.25 inches wide X 53.50 inches high, from the cab floor to the top of the door opening. The cab shall also include a crew area with up to two (2) cab doors, also large enough for personnel in full firefighting gear. The rear doors shall offer a clear opening of 32.25 inches wide X

61.00 inches high, from the cab floor to the top of the door opening.

The cab shall incorporate a progressive two (2) step configuration from the ground to the cab floor at each door opening. The progressive steps are vertically staggered and extend the full width of each step well allowing personnel in full firefighting gear to enter and exit the cab easily and safely.

The first step for the driver and officer area shall measure approximately 11.50 inches deep X 31.13 inches wide. The intermediate step shall measure approximately 8.50 inches deep X 32.50 inches wide. The height from the first step to the intermediate step and the intermediate step to the cab floor shall not exceed 11.00 inches.

The first step for the crew area shall measure approximately 11.50 inches deep X 20.44 inches wide. The intermediate step shall measure approximately 10.25 inches deep X 22.75 inches wide. The height from the first step to the intermediate step and the intermediate step to the cab floor shall not exceed 12.80 inches.

OCCUPANT PROTECTION No Exception

An IMMI 4Front® occupant protection system shall be installed in the vehicle’s cab. The system shall inflate three (3) air bags in the following locations:

Steering wheel air bag to protect the head and neck of the driver Knee bolster air bag to protect the driver’s legs Knee bolster air bag to protect the officer’s legs

The air bags shall use a combination of high-pressure stored argon and oxygen with a pyrotechnic charge for initiation to inflate the bags remain inflated for several seconds.

The system shall be connected to the crash detection sensor that will also activate the driver and first officer integrated belt pretensioners if it detects a frontal crash.

Yes No

A RollTek™ rollover occupant protection system shall be installed in the apparatus cab. The system shall include an integrated roll sensor (IRS) master module and a slave sensor in applicable configurations.

The IRS shall be a microprocessor-controlled solid-state sensing device that utilizes vehicle-specific calibrations to detect rollovers. The IRS shall be equipped with pyrotechnic loops for connection to the protective countermeasures which shall include seat integrated side roll airbags (SRA), integrated seat belt pretensioners, and air seat pull-downs (S4S), in applicable occupant seat positions.

The IRS shall continuously monitor the truck`s acceleration and angle, and upon detection of an imminent roll-over, shall activate protective countermeasures in a pre-programmed sequence. In addition, the IRS shall also act as a data recorder to record crash events for post-crash evaluation.

CAB FRONT FASCIA

The front cab fascia shall be constructed of 5052-H32 Marine Grade, 0.13 of an inch thick aluminum plate which shall be an integral part of the cab.

The cab fascia will encompass the entire front of the aluminum cab structure from the bottom of the windshield to the bottom of the cab and shall be the “Classic” design.

The front cab fascia shall include two (2) molded plastic modules on each side accommodating a total of up to four (4) Hi/Low beam headlights and two (2) turn signal lights or up to four (4) warning lights. A chrome plated molded plastic bezel shall be provided on each side around each set of four lamps.

FRONT GRILLE

The front fascia shall include a box style, 304 stainless steel front grille 44.45 inches wide X

33.50 inches high X 1.50 inches deep. The grille shall include a minimum free air intake of

732.00 square inches. The upper portion of the grille shall be hinged to provide service access behind the grille.

CAB UNDERCOAT

There shall be undercoating applied to the underside of the cab which provides an abrasion resistant coating for protection against corrosion caused by moisture, salt, alkalis and galvanic reaction.

CAB SIDE DRIP RAIL

There shall be a drip rail along the top radius of each cab side. The drip rails shall help prevent water from the cab roof running down the cab side.

CAB PAINT EXTERIOR

The cab exterior shall be painted two tone per customers specified paint colors following the RFG-SR-001 paint standards.

Yes No

CAB PAINT PROCESS/MANUFACTURER

The cab shall be painted with PPG Industries paint prior to the installation of glass accessories and all other cab trim to ensure complete paint coverage and the maximum in corrosion protection of all metal surfaces.

All metal surfaces on the cab shall be mechanically etched by sanding disc to remove any surface oxidation or surface debris which may hinder the paint adhesion. Once all imperfections on the exterior surfaces are removed and sanded smooth, body fillers shall be applied to the cab on all surfaces that require a critically aesthetic finish and sanded smooth.

The entire cab shall then be coated with a high quality base primer that is designed to fill any minor surface defects, provide an adhesive bond between the primer and the paint and improve the color and gloss retention of the color. The finish to this procedure shall be sanding the cab to a smooth finish followed by sealing the seams with an automotive seam sealer. The minimum thickness of the primer coat after sanding shall be 2.50 mils with a maximum thickness of 5.00 mils.

The cab shall then be painted the specific color(s) designated by the customer with an acrylic urethane type system designed to retain color and resist acid rain and most atmospheric chemicals found on an emergency scene. The paint shall have a minimum thickness of 1.00 mils with a maximum of 4 mills, followed by a clear top coat with a minimum of 2.5 mils and a maximum of 3.5 mils. The entire cab shall then be baked to speed the curing process of the coatings.

CAB PAINT PRIMARY/LOWER COLOR

The primary/lower paint color shall be PPG FBCH 1002213 Red.

CAB PAINT SECONDARY/UPPER COLOR

The secondary/upper paint color shall be: PPG FBCH1002115

CAB PAINT EXTERIOR BREAKLINE

The upper and lower paint shall meet at a breakline on the cab which shall be located approximately 1.00 inch below the door windows on each side of the cab. The breakline shall curve down at the front cab corners to approximately 5.00 inches below the windshields on the front of the cab.

CAB PAINT PINSTRIPE

A 0.50 inch wide gold leaf tape with black borders shall be applied on the break line between the two different colored surfaces.

CAB PAINT WARRANTY

Purchaser shall receive a Paint and Finish (Exterior Clear coated) Ten (10) Years limited warranty in accordance with, and subject to, warranty certificate RFW0710. The warranty certificate is incorporated by reference into this proposal, and included with this proposal or available upon request.

Yes No

CAB PAINT INTERIOR

The visible interior cab structure surfaces shall be painted with a multi-tone onyx black texture finish.

CAB ENTRY DOORS

The cab shall include four (4) entry doors, two (2) front doors and two (2) crew doors designed for ease of entering and egress when outfitted with an SCBA. The doors shall be constructed of extruded aluminum with a nominal thickness of 0.13 inch. The exterior skins shall be constructed of 0.13 inch aluminum plate.

The doors shall include a double rolled style automotive rubber seal around the perimeter of each door frame and door edge which ensures a weather tight fit.

All door hinges shall be hidden within flush mounted cab doors for a pleasing smooth appearance and perfect fit along each side of the cab. Each door hinge shall be piano style with a 0.38 inch pin and shall be constructed of stainless steel.

CAB ENTRY DOOR TYPE

All cab entry doors shall be barrier clear design resulting in exposed lower cab steps. The doors shall provide approximately 32.00 inches of clearance from the ground to the bottom of the door so cab doors may be opened un-hindered by most obstacles encountered, such as guard rails along interstate highways.

Entry doors shall include Pollak mechanical plunger style switches for electrical component activation.

CAB INSULATION

The cab ceiling and walls shall include a nonwoven polyester fiber insulation. The insulation shall act as a barrier absorbing noise as well as assisting in sustaining the desired climate within the cab interior.

CAB STRUCTURAL WARRANTY

Purchaser shall receive a Cab Structure (Aluminum) Ten (10) Years or 100,000 Miles limited warranty in accordance with, and subject to, warranty certificate RFW0602. The warranty certificate is incorporated by reference into this proposal, and included with this proposal or available upon request.

CAB TEST INFORMATION

The cab shall have successfully completed the preload side impact, static roof load application and frontal impact without encroachment to the occupant survival space when tested in accordance with Section 4 of SAE J2420 COE Frontal Strength Evaluation Dynamic Loading Heavy Trucks, Section 5 of SAE J2422 Cab Roof Strength Evaluation Quasi –Static Loading Heavy Trucks and ECE R29 Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with regard to the Protection of the Occupants of the Cab of a Commercial Vehicles Annex 3 Paragraph 5.

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