Specifications_Norad_Command_Unit_Vehicle_and_Upfit.pdf

US Fish & Wildlife / Norad

*****Command Betterment*****

Command Support Truck Configuration General Statement

The vehicle shall be a Command Support unit package available on various government provided light duty chassis. The provided up-fit package shall be designed for off-road use and constructed to handle unimproved road and environmental conditions found throughout the United States

Specific details of the unit shall be as described below.

General Craftsmanship Requirements

The installation of hardware parts such as hinges, catches, handles, or knobs shall be accomplished to avoid damaging the hardware or the mounting surface. After fabrication, all parts shall be cleaned of the following:

smudges, loose, spattered, or excess welding, metal chips or filings, or any other foreign material that may detract from the intended operation, function, or appearance of the apparatus or its equipment. This shall include particles which could loosen or become dislodged during the normal expected life of the equipment.

Whenever possible, this cleaning shall take place before parts are assembled.

Threaded parts or devices shall show no evidence of cross-threading, mutilation, or detrimental burrs. All screw type and rivet fasteners shall be tight to allow no relative movement between attached parts. No bolts or screws shall be tightened in excess of the SAE torque standard established for the grade, screw, and thread type.

Use of dissimilar metals shall be avoided whenever possible. If dissimilar metal contact is unavoidable, a nonabsorbent closed cell neoprene insulator tape shall be placed between the metals. Caulking may be used in addition to the tape to provide addition protection. Wherever dissimilar metal contact occurs, measures shall be taken to avoid moisture from collecting in the contact areas. Wherever dissimilar metal contact occurs each surface shall be properly primed and painted, even if tape and other protectants are used.

Wherever dissimilar metal contact occurs, fastener quantity shall be limited, and washers, gaskets, sleeves made of compatible material shall be used. Corrosion inhibiting materials (i.e. pastes, compound) shall be applied to all screws or bolts that are inserted into dissimilar metals.

All welds shall be free of defects such as cracks, porosity, undercuts, voids, and gaps. There shall be no weld burn through. Fillets shall be uniform and smooth. There shall be no damage to adjacent parts resulting from the welding.

All aftermarket modifications shall be in full compliance with the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) Body Builders Guidance (Manuals/Guides/Advisory’s/etc.).

Special care shall be taken to insure that function of OEM equipment is not interfered with or altered in any way and whenever OEM components are removed, they are replaced to OEM factory specification. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following: seat mounting, seat belts, any items that involve airbag equipment, steering, suspension, drivetrain components, etc.

All modifications that are performed by the contractor shall be in full compliance with the OEM Body Builders Guidance (Manuals/Guides/Advisory’s/etc.).

Securing of air, water, fuel and/or electrical lines, looms or harnesses shall not utilize stick- on/adhesive backed fasteners; insulated metal clamps or clips shall be utilized. Nothing shall be permitted to hang loose from vehicle.

Carrying Capacity

The vehicle will be selected and provided by the government from the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), multiple different chassis types, sizes, and styles will be supplied for betterment up-fitting using this specification. Chassis will have a variety of Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and overall Payload limitations. The contractor shall be cognizant of these limitations and select/offer components accordingly to negate issues with overloading. When in service the suppled chassis may be loaded with up to 250 pounds in each seating position.

Weights

The GAWR and GVWR of the chassis shall not be exceeded when loaded to its in-service weight. NFPA 1900 (current edition) for Wildland Fire Apparatus shall apply to define estimated in-service weight.

A Final Manufacturer Sticker shall be affixed to the vehicle and any changes to GAWR or GVWR due to added or deleted components will be listed on that sticker, or an additional sticker located in the driver’s door or area.

Documentation

The vehicle shall be accompanied with a single container with the following items. The containers shall be organized and contain an inventory list of the items within the container affixed to the exterior of the container lid. One (1) electronic file (USB DRIVE) and one (1) hard copy of each item on the list shall be supplied.

A. Record of construction details B. Source list of components used in construction C. Component Manuals for each major component D. Copy of warranty outlining coverage on the vehicle and apparatus E. Certified weight slip(s) showing the completed vehicle weights with all fixed and portable equipment installed, all tanks full, and all personnel seating positions occupied with 250 pounds. The weight slip shall include tare weight, front axle weight and rear axle weights. Weight documents shall be provided from a certified scale.

F. Copy of FEMPR Record Booklet (provided by Gov for reproduction for required docs) G. Vendor Training Information - Including As built unit Drawings (DS,PS,Top,Rear) H. Complete wiring diagrams; understandable by the field user I. Two (2) additional completed vehicle stickers/labels

J. Qty (1) Thumb Drive electronic storage devices containing the same information listed above K. Chassis Original Equipment (OEM) chassis operator manual L. Two (2) vehicle dimensional placards M. Items identified under the "Additional Equipment" section of the specification N. Service Protocol and Warranty document

Delivery

The delivery of the vehicle shall typically occur within 300 days from the receipt of an accepted purchase order.

Above stated days to completion is based on receiving an ordered vehicle platform in 180 days or less from receipt of order the accepted order.

Pre-Work Conference

A pre-work conference shall be held prior to construction to review contract specifications, materials requirements, delivery schedule, and payment procedures. The conference, which may be accomplished by conference call, shall include the Federal Government representative(s) and vendor representative(s), including the primary production manager working on this project. The date and time of the meeting, or conference call, will be scheduled by the Federal Government representative(s) in consultation with vendor and any/all other needed parties.

Weather-Tight Testing

When options are provided including, body compartments, and / or bed topper shall be water tested prior to the customer's inspection and only shall be deemed as "PASSING" if the compartment interiors remain dry after simulating rain for 2 minutes. The same equipment used for vendor internal testing shall be made available to the government to perform their own test.

Final Inspection / Delivery Preparations

Prior to delivery of the completed vehicle, all fluid levels shall be checked on the vehicle, i.e. oil, coolant, grease levels, etc. The completed vehicle shall be weighed and road tested, batteries fully charged, and all OEM safety recalls shall be rectified. The vehicle shall be presented in a clean state.

Operational and Maintenance Training

An intensive training session, in the correct procedures and usage of the apparatus, shall be conducted at vendor facility by vendor trained personnel. Items that shall be addressed through thorough explanation and hands-on exercises shall include:

- OEM vehicle emissions procedures

- OEM vehicle maintenance procedures/schedules

- Basic procedures for emergency lighting, scene light, etc.

Warranty Policies

The warranty period for the vehicle shall commence at the time of acceptance of the vehicle Chassis Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)

Vehicle shall retain the OEM chassis warranty which shall in no way be diminished or voided by the final manufacturer. If at any time the OEM chassis warranty is voided the final manufacturer shall be responsible for repairs.

General Warranty

Vendor shall warrant all services performed under this contract shall, at the time of acceptance, be free from defects in workmanship and materials and conform to the requirements of this contract for a minimum period of twelve (12) months.

Design Warranty

Vendor shall warrant the design of the vehicle and all components constructed and/or designed by the contractor to be free from malfunctions due to improper design, manufacturing defects, or factory workmanship for a period of ten (10) years.

Other/Add On Item Warranty

All warranties provided by major component and equipment manufacturers shall be found in the vehicle manual(s).

Additionally, vendro shall facilitate warranty repairs with add on equipment manufactures whenever deemed necessary.

2025 Ford CC Pick-up Truck

The completed apparatus shall be mounted on a new and unused Ford Super Duty F-250 XL Series 4x4 pick-up track with four (4) full doors.

160.00 - inch Wheelbase Oxford White 6.75Ft Bed Length Single Rear Wheels Roof Clearance Lights 40/20/40 Front Seating Vinyl

Rear Bench Rubber Floor Covering (No Carpet) GVWR Packager 11,000 lbs

6.7 Diesel engine / 475HP @2600 RPM

10-Spd Automatic Transmission

3.55 Limited slip E-locking rear axle

XL Off Road Package

Includes, Water Fording Vent tubes for transfer-case and axle Factory installed skid Plates for Transfercase and fuel Tank Unique Front Air Dams for Approach Angle Improvement 33" (LT 285/70R17 Off-road All-terrain Tires

34-Gallon Fuel Tank Wheel Well Liners Front & Rear Up-fitter Switches XL Trim Package Standard Features Cabin Air-conditioning Rapid Cab Heat Cruise Control Tilt Telescopic Steering Wheel 12" LCD Productivity Screen 120 Volt/400-watt Outlet Engine Block Heater Spare Tire & Wheel Vehicle Jack & Lug Wrench Trailer Brake Controller Hi Capacity Trailer Tow payload upgrade Rear Bumper Tow Receiver Hitch Heavy Service Front suspension 410 Amp Alternator system Dual Batteries Factory Installed Back-up alarm Rear View Camera.

Vehicle Wiring and Electrical Components

Optional electrical components specified in this document shall be hard wired in and protected at a minimum of one and a half times the load. Temporary plug in type appliances will not be acceptable.

All wires in each harness must be color, and function coded. Wiring shall be run along structural rails and tied in a neat and orderly manner. Wiring shall comply with OEM/component manufacturers’ recommendations and standards.

All add-on wiring for accessories shall be concealed, any items that may be damaged from cargo, gear, etc.

shall be protected with covers or plates.

Power to optional equipment shall be switched and labeled with the switch function. The switching function and location will depend on the options selected.

There shall be a " MASTER SWITCH" such installed. When the body master is in the “OFF” position, all electrical power to the fire command package and add-on equipment shall be off. Switches for individual items shall be included in the siren controller. The switches shall be labeled and used to control add-on equipment to include (but not limited to) winch wiring power, inverter, lighting, etc. Chassis switch panel may be used as necessary for additional feature switching needs.

Electrical Components and Ratings

Electrical Components

All electrical components such as solenoids, speakers, motors, etc. shall be environmentally rated to a minimum of IP67 and shall be MIL-STD 810 compliant for temperature, humidity, vibration, altitude, shock, sand and dust, immersion, contamination by fluids, humidity and solar radiation.

Wire Grade

GXL or SXL Grade Rated from 60-degrees to 280-degrees Fahrenheit.

Connections Terminations

Connections shall be environmentally sealed with clear dielectric grease to prevent corrosion.

Loom and Ties

All wire loom and wire ties shall be rated to a minimum of 280-degrees Fahrenheit.

NFPA 1900 Electrical Testing

Electrical system tests shall be performed in accordance with NFPA 1900 current edition. At the time of delivery, all documentation outlined in NFPA 1900 current edition shall be provided.

General Wiring Specification

An Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) battery system shall be provided withe chassis consisting of matching batteries to operate both the chassis and package electrical system.

A single Cole Hersee on/off switch shall be supplied by the body builder. This switch labeled " MASTER ON" shall mount separately or as a part of the master console. When in the "OFF" position, all electrical power to the apparatus fire package shall be off. The batteries shall be installed in an accessible location.

The apparatus electrical system shall remain independent of the OEM system unless there is authorization from the OEM chassis manufacturer.

All GXL/SXL wiring for the apparatus shall be within a temperature resistant harness rated at a minimum of 280 degrees Fahrenheit. All wires in each harness shall be color and function coded. Wiring shall be tied in a neat and orderly manner. Wiring passing through compartments shall be protected from tears, abrasions, and cuts caused by loose items moving in the compartment space. Wiring shall comply with OEM / component manufacturers recommendations and standards.

Center Console

The cab shall be equipped with an angled front, form-fitted control console located between the front driver's and officer's seats. This console shall be sized to accommodate the installation of a switch panel for the control of the emergency and general illumination lighting, siren controller, and department-mounted radios.

The switch panel shall be incorporated with in the siren control head (Whelen 295SLSA6) consist of six lighted switches.and 3 position slide The switches shall have back lighted identification plates The siren / switch panel shall be illuminated whenever the master switch is in the “ON” position. The cab console shall be fabricated from steel, and powder coated with a black finish.

The following controls and switches shall be positioned from forward to aft on the center console as follows:

- Two (2) faceplate for department specified radios

- An Innovative Products, Inc. Magnetic Mic base for each of the department's radios

- One (1) microphone hanger for the electronic siren microphone

- One (1) electronic siren control head w/switches

- Two (2) cup holders

- Two (2) 12-volt aftermarket power outlets

- Four (4) 12-volt USB outlets

- One (1) 6.00-inch storage compartment

- Two (2) adjustable arm rests

- One (1) universal phone mount

- One (1) writing platform

- One (1) 18-00 inch flexible map light shall be provided

- Low Voltage alarm

The specific console layout shall be discussed/determined during the pre-work conference and a drawing of the layout shall be provided to the end user for approval.

Indicator / Warning Light(s)

The following indicator lights are described in greater detail elsewhere in this specification:

- Battery On: There shall be a green LED indicator light visible to the driver which illuminates when the master body switch is activated. The light shall be labeled " MASTER ON". The LED light shall be mounted below the OEM dash on the driver's side, in a position that will help reduce glare within the cab during night operations; this light may be programmed to dim when the headlights are "ON".

- Low Voltage Alarm: Red LED indicator light shall be provided in the cab. The light shall flash when the apparatus 12-volt electrical system voltage drops below 11.9-volts. The LED light shall be mounted in a position that will help reduce glare within the cab during night operations.

12-Volt Power Sources

The cab shall have four (4) additional 12-volt power sources provide on the center console for recharging cell phones, or other similar battery operated devices. Three (3) of the power sources shall be dual 2.1A USB style ports and USB-C style ports, flush mounted in the center console and shall have rubber cabs. In addition there shall be One (1) plunger style 12 volt outlet

The power sources shall be wired so they will be "active" when the BODY MASTER switch is in the ON position.

Cell Phone Booster

One FCC approved cell phone signal booster kit designed for vehicle use shall be provided. The kit shall Include booster, antenna, power cable, phone adapter and signal lead (RG58). The booster shall be installed according to manufacturer's recommendation. All wiring for the kit shall be concealed and integrated into the vehicle; The external antenna shall be centered on the chassis cab roof and the internal antenna shall be mounted within the driver’s side front seat. The booster shall be installed within the floor mounted center console. portable type boosters are not acceptable

The booster shall include the following minimum features: Boost signals for all U.S. cellular carriers Boosts 4G & 5 G signals Allow multiple users simultaneously 50 db Gain coverage capability Omni directional outside antenna.The phone booster shall be wired to operate only when the master switch is ON.

A Weboost Drive X-OTR model 470210 (or equal) will meet this specification.

Pre-Wire Chassis Cab for Two (2) Customer Radios

The chassis cab interior shall be wired with two (2) wiring bundles for connecting agency provided & installed mobile radios.

The bundles shall be separate from each other and terminate in a Deutsch brand connectors. The antenna wires shall remain separate from the connector. A pigtail shall be included for each bundle for connecting the agency radio into the wiring harness. Each bundle including antenna wires shall be labeled RADIO 1 or RADIO 2. In addition the individual wires in each pigtail shall be labeled (Battery Power, Ground, PA Input, etc.). The pig tails and antenna wires shall be a minimum of 3 feet or as long as required for installation of the radios.

All connections shall be made to the battery and POWER DELAY button. Blade style fuse holders using the same size fuses as the chassis shall be installed in the pigtails for the Constant Power and "2 HOUR POWER" button wires but no fuses shall be installed.

The location for the radio installation and radio wiring bundles shall be determined in conjunction with the NFEP, overhead shall not be acceptable.

Wiring bundle for RADIO 1 shall consist of:

Harness side connector: DT06-08SA Pigtail side connector: DT04-08PA

O. One (1) Red 12 gauge constant power to the battery. This shall split into two (2) 14 gauge wires going into the cavities 1 and 2 on the connector.

P. One (1) Red with Black Stripe 12 gauge connected to the Power Delay button and the chassis ignition, supplying power when either the vehicle ignition is in the "Auxiliary" or "Run" position, or the Power Delay is active. This shall split into two (2) 14 gauge wires going into the cavities 3 and 4 on the connector.

Q. One (1) Black 12 gauge ground wired direct to the battery. This shall split into two (2) 14 gauge wires going into the cavities 7 and 8 on the connector.

R. One (1) set of 18 gauge wires connected to the radio audio input for the PA system consisting of two (2) Light Blue wires going into the cavities 5 and 6 on the connector. If polarity is needed with the audio input for PA System the positive shall be solid (cavity 5) and the negative shall have a White Stripe (cavity 6)

S. One (1) antenna lead which shall be labeled coiled and secured near the Radio 1 Connector

Wiring bundle for RADIO 2 shall consist of:

Harness side connector: DT06-06S Pigtail side connector: DT04-06P

T. One (1) Red 12 gauge constant power to the battery. This shall split into two (2) 14 gauge wires going into the cavities 1 and 2 on the connector

U. One (1) Red with Black Stripe 12 gauge connected to the Power Delay button and the chassis ignition, supplying power when either the vehicle ignition is in the "Auxiliary" or "Run" position, or the Power delay is active. This shall split into two (2) 14 gauge wires going into the cavities 3 and 4 on the connector

V. One (1) Black 12 gauge ground wired direct to the battery. This shall split into two (2) 14 gauge wires going into the cavities 5 and 6 on the connector

W. One (1) antenna lead which shall be labeled coiled and secured near the Radio 2 Connection.

Radio(s) ____________________________ Brand / Model to be determined at pre-con.

Note; A qty of up to, two (2) agency supplied radios will be installed when if agency provided minimum 30 days prior to inspection.

Inverter System

The apparatus shall be equipped with a 1000-watt 12VDC inverter. The inverter shall be installed exactly according to the manufactures recommendation.

The inverter shall be capable of minimum 1000-watts continuous output power & 2000 watt surge capacity

The manufacturer of the Inverter System shall provide a documented minimum two•year warranty.

The Inverter System shall be securely mounted inside the cab, in a protected but viewable and accessible location that does not impact seating positions (legroom). The mounting location/details shall be approved by the Government prior to installation. The inverter shall be wired to the Master Switch so it turns off when the Master Switch is off.

T The Inverter shall be equipped with the following minimum features.

· One (1) duplex in cab

· 1000 Watts Output Power continuous

· 11S Volts of Alternating Current (VAC) Output

· Frequency of 110 Volts, 60HzAutomatic Overload/Short circuit protection

· Automatic high battery alarm and shut-down at 15 Volts of Direct Current (VDC),

· Automatic over temperature alarm and shut-down/ and automatic restart with normal temperature

· Audible warning device that sounds at 11 volts.

· Automatic Low Battery Shutdown at 10.S Volts.

Note - A Xantrex XPower 1000W or equal will meet this specification.

Typical mounting location rear panel of cab center console. to be verified at pre-con.

Light Bar

The front, front side, and rear zones shall be covered by one (1) Whelen Justice Series LED light bar shall be provided and installed on the cab roof. The light bar shall be 56.00-inch wide and shall contain the following modules:

- Two (2) Forward corner position, forward facing, red /white flashing modules with clear lens.

- Six (6) Forward facing, red flashing modules with clear lens.

- Two (2) Forward facing, white modules with clear lens.

- Two (2) rear corner position, rear facing, red/white flashing modules with clear lens

- Two (2) Side Facing Alley Lights.

- Two (2) Rear Facing Work Lights

- Four (4) Rear Facing Amber Lights

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The Lightbar shall be California compliant and meet the requirements of the home state

Lower Zone A Warning Lights

Two (2) Whelen ION-T Series red LED light head shall be mounted with the OEM chassis front grille, forward facing. Each light head shall have a clear lens and be mounted in a flange. The light heads shall be controlled with the "EMR LIGHTS" switch located on the siren switch panel in the chassis cab.

Forward Zone B/D Warning Lights

One (1) Whelen ION-T Series red LED light head shall be mounted on each side of the chassis within the front fender, side facing. Each light head shall have a clear lens and be mounted in a flange. The light heads shall be controlled with the "EMR LIGHTS" switch located on the SPS panel in the chassis cab.

Lower Zone C Warning Lights

Two (2) Whelen Ion T- Series Series red LED light heads shall be provided on the lower rear of the apparatus, rear facing, and one (1) each side of the tailgate . lights. The lights shall be wired to the "EMR LIGHTS" switch located on the cab center console.

Speaker 100Wt

One (1) Federal Signal 100-watt speaker shall be mounted behind the heavy-duty front bumper/brush guard.

The speaker shall be wired to the electronic siren control head and a customer specified mobile radio.

Antenna Leads and Bases

Two (2) antenna mounts with coaxial cable shall be supplied and installed a minimum of 18.00-inches apart and centered on the chassis cab roof. The components shall consist of a brass ¾-inch New Motorola (NMO) style Antenna Mount and Double Shielded Coaxial Cable soldiered to the base. The coaxial cable shall terminate in the cab console and have a minimum of three (3) feet of additional cable. The cable shall be routed from the chassis/cab headliner to the console in a concealed manner. All cables shall be labeled as to where they are installed on the roof. A protective rain cap shall be installed on each NMO antenna mount.

Each cap shall be labeled as to the respective pre-wired set by placing a "RADIO 1" or "RADIO 2" on the rain cap itself.

Front Bumper / Brush Guard

The chassis shall be equipped with a custom heavy-duty plate style front bumper/grill guard. The front bumper/grill guard shall meet the requirements of NFPA 1900 current edition. The front bumper/grill guard shall be designed so that it does not affect the chassis manufacturer's warranty. The front bumper/grill guard shall be designed so that it does not negatively affect the chassis approach angle. The front bumper/grill guard shall be equipped with provisions for winch mounting.

The front bumper shall be equipped with 2" receiver tube. All exterior surfaces of the entire grill guard assembly shall be black powder coated finish. The front bumper shall contain a license plate mounting position with holes or a bracket for mounting.

Off-Road Lightbar

One (1) PIAA Quad Series 20.00-inch dual row LED light bar, with combination spot/flood illumination, shall be provided at the front of the vehicle. The light bar shall be mounted on the middle/bottom bar of the heavy-duty front bumper and brush guard to permit maximum illumination coverage. The wiring harness shall be routed in a manner to protect it from being snagged by branches or foreign objects. The light bar shall be controlled with the "OFF ROAD LT" switch located on the switch panel in the chassis cab.

Warn 12,000 lb. Winch

One (1) Warn, M12-S 12 volt electrically operated 12,000 pound winch with hook, 125 ft. of 3/8" Sydura rope, and remote control shall be installed at the front of the apparatus.

Under Chassis Shielding

The chassis shall be equipped with aluminum lower radiator shielding, OEM factory transfer case guard and OEM factory fuel tank shield.

Vendor manufactured additional shielding shall be provided as needed for the lower radiator, engine &, transmission oil pans, coolers, exhaust system and DEF tank as needed.

Vendor Manufactured steel components shall be powder-coated black.

These guards and shields shall be designed to prevent trapping common grasses and other small debris which may ignite. Reasonable component protection will be provided as manufacturer deems necessary for typical Wildland operations, (easily damaged electrical components, drive line, cooling system, or suspension components). The intent of the shielding is to assist in the protection of the undercarriage components from impact during off road operations.

Spray on Bed Liner

The load bed of the apparatus shall be sprayed with a Rino type black bedliner.

Vehicle Paint

General

The vehicle shall be painted by the Original Equipment Manufacturer and shall not be altered unless need to repair any type of damage.

Paint and Finish General

The vehicle and chassis shall be presented in as new condition. Any dents, scratches, rust spots, or blemishes of any kind on the apparatus will not be accepted. All exposed ferrous metal surfaces that are not plated or stainless steel shall be cleaned and prepared and shall be painted or coated. The paint or coating, including primer, shall be applied in accordance with the paint or coating manufacturers’ recommendations. The paint shall be applied by individuals who have been certified by the paint manufacturer.

Powder Coating Standard

Items that are specified to be powder coated shall have a minimum 1-2 mm flat black powder coated finish.

Durable Coating

All surfaces specified shall be coated by a commercially available spray-on product by an individual who is certified by the coating manufacturer.

Vehicle Color Oxford White

Striping /Numbering/ Graphics

Body General

All lettering, numbering, and striping applied shall follow NFPA 1900 current edition standards and ASTM D 4956, “Standard Specifications for Retro-reflective sheeting for Traffic Control” (unless otherwise specified). Finish of all lettering, numbering, and striping applied shall be smooth, and void of air pockets or other blemishes.

All numbers and letters shall be placed to allow easily reading from left to right and shall not be placed in areas that reduces visibility, across door seams, reflectors, lights or other objects.

Department of Interior (DOI) agencies each use different colors, configurations, sizes and locations of reflective lettering, numbering, and striping. Therefore, the color, configuration, size and location shall be determined at the pre-work meeting.

Final approval of stripe and letter scheme shall be obtained through email, by providing a drawing or rendered photograph showing exact placement, color and configuration.

Lettering and numbering shall use Arial Bold Font unless otherwise stated.

Finish of all lettering, numbering, and striping applied shall be smooth, void of cuts, splices, air pockets or other blemishes and edges shall be smooth.

All numbers and letters shall be placed to allow easily reading from left to right and shall not be placed in areas that reduces visibility, across door seams, reflectors, lights, or other objects.

Placement of some numbers/letters may require the installation of a stainless-steel plate.

NOTE: Final approval of stripe and letter scheme shall be obtained through email, by providing a drawing or rendered photograph showing exact placement, color, and configuration.

All dimensions specified in this document are approximate minimums based on the area the striping and identifier is being installed on.

Materials used for graphics should be the following or equal:

3M Scotchlite 680 (CR) – Reflective striping and graphics Oralite 5600 (RA) – Reflective striping and graphics

3M Scotchcal 7125 – Nonreflective roof graphics Oracal 951 – Nonreflective roof graphics Oralite V98 – Pre-striped Chevron Fluorescent yellow-green and red – Retroreflective chevron stripe

Door Interior Edge Rear Facing

All door interiors shall have retroreflective DOT Red and White striping to indicate to a driver approaching from the rear that the door is open. The 1 to 2-inch white and red reflective stripe shall be installed on the interior cab and compartment door edges.

Placards and Labels

All signs, plates and labels shall be similar in appearance, style, and design. All required signs, plates and labels shall be permanent in nature and securely attached and shall meet the requirements of NFPA 1900 current edition and UL 969, Standard for Marking and Labeling System. Additionally, they shall have resistance to damage from temperatures between -30˚F and 176˚F and exposure to oil, fuel, water, hydraulic fluids or other fluids used on the vehicle.

The following signs, plates and labels shall be installed on the vehicle:

All applicable signs, plates and labels listed in NFPA 1900 current edition

Completed Vehicle Sticker

Upon delivery a completed vehicle sticker/label shall be attached to the completed vehicle in the cab on the driver’s side of the vehicle. The label shall follow the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, Section 114 and Federal Code of Regulations, Title 49. The sticker shall include the Agency Order number provided by the Government at the time of order.

Fluids Placard

The contractor shall affix a permanent placard in the driver's compartment specifying the correct type and quantity of the following fluids used in the vehicle:

- Engine coolant

- Engine oil

- Chassis transmission fluid

- Power steering fluid

- Front drive axle lubrication fluid

- Rear drive axle lubrication fluid

- Transfer case lubrication fluid

- Any other information deemed necessary by the contractor or its subcontractors to prolong the life of the equipment

Tire Speed Rating Sticker

A permanent placard shall be affixed in the diver’s compartment specifying the OEM tire speed rating in miles per hour

“MPH”

Dimension Placard

The contractor shall affix a permanent placard in the driver's compartment specifying the empty/dry vehicle dimensions after constructions. The placard shall include the following minimum information:

- Overall Length

- Overall Height, the highest point on the vehicle excluding antennas when empty

- Overall Width

- Empty Weight

Air Intake

The chassis engine air intake (air box) cover shall be equipped with a warning label/placard that depicts the following information.

WARNING! Prior to removing cover:

1. Remove Ignition Key

2. Disconnect Mass Air Flow Sensor

3. Reassemble completely prior to Starting

DO NOT CLEAN FILTER WITH COMPRESSED AIR!

Fuel Labels

When applicable labels for fuel transport (if equipped with auxiliary fuel tank) shall be supplied. Additionally, when applicable (Class 658 only) warning labels “Not for Fuel Storage” shall be applied.

Jump Starting ProceduresA WARNING label shall be placed under the hood adjacent to the battery(s). It shall contain the following instructions.

1. Turn Body Master Switch to “OFF”

2. Trip All Circuit Breakers or Remove All Radio Fuses

3. Turn Agency Radio(s) “OFF”

4. Attach Jumper Cables to Passenger Side Battery

Parked Regeneration

The chassis cab driver’s side sun visor shall be equipped with a label/placard that summarizes the operating instructions for performing a parked regeneration procedure to clean the Diesel Exhaust Filter (DEF) system, if applicable.

Seating Capacity

The completed vehicle shall be designed to have a fully enclosed seat with an approved seat belt for each occupant. The term "fully enclosed" shall mean four sides, a top and a bottom, with an appropriate door for easy entrance to and exit from the seating position.

A warning label, listing the seating capacity of the completed vehicle, shall be provided in the vehicle cab interior. This label shall be located so that it is visible from all seating positions.

Seat Belt Warning

A warning label, stating: "DANGER- Personnel Must Be Seated and Seat Belts Must Be Fastened While Vehicle Is in Motion or DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT” shall be provided in the vehicle cab interior. This label shall be located so that it is visible from all seating positions.

Noise Hazard Warning

A warning label, stating: “WARNING: Noise Hazards Occur During Siren Operation”, shall be provided and installed in the vehicle cab interior. This label shall be located so that it is visible from all seating positions.

Additional Placards and Labels

All placards and labels shall be similar in appearance, style, and design and constructed of materials permanent in nature and rated for exterior use. They shall meet the requirements of UL 969, Standards for Marking and Labeling System.

Additional they shall have resistance to damage from temperatures between -30˚F and 176˚F, ultraviolet sunlight, and exposure to oil, fuel, water, hydraulic fluids, or other fluids used on the apparatus.

Additional Equipment

The following components shall provide with the completed vehicle. These items shall be available for inspection at the final acceptance inspection. The loose equipment shall be presented in an identically organized fashion; small items shall be contained in a high durability reusable container for storage and transport.

Safety Vests

One (1) extra-large, high-visibility vest that complies with ANSI/SEA 107-2004 Class 2 or 3 standards.

Spare Hardware

(1) Quart size bag of spare A quart size bag of miscellaneous stainless-steel fasteners commonly used in the construction of the apparatus.

Self-Adhesive Labels

The following list of self-adhesive labels shall be included in the loose equipment box:

4. Two (2) First Aid labels

5. Two (2) Fire Extinguisher labels

6. Four (4) "Arrow" labels that are the same height and color of the first aid and fire extinguisher labels

7. Two (2) additional Fluid Data labels

8. Three (3) Tire Speed /“Do not exceed MPH’ labels

9. A minimum of two (w) additional completed vehicle stickers to be used in the event that the original is lost or damaged.

Note- All Stickers to be approved in advance by the government

Jack & Lug Wrench

The completed vehicle shall be supplied with an OEM Jack with sufficient capacity to lift the fully loaded vehicle and a lug wrench and breaker bar to fit the chassis lug nuts.

Fire Extinguisher

One (1) 5-pound Class B&C fire extinguisher with heavy-duty metal mounting bracket shipped loose inside of the vehicle's cab.

Safety Triangle Reflectors

A set of three (3) reflective safety triangles with case.

Keys

Two (2) complete key sets for the vehicle's ignition/door locks and any other items that are equipped with locks, i.e. canopy, shall be provided.

Chassis Manual

A minimum of one (1) printed chassis operator manual.

Vehicle / Component Manuals

One (1) hard copy of the vehicle's Record of Construction Details, warranty documents for vendor and components used, complete electrical schematics, and operating/installation instructions for major components such as the light bar, light heads, etc. In addition to the hard copy, one (1) electronic copy of the vehicle's manual shall be provided on a USB thumb drive.

Fuel / Misc.

1) The completed vehicle shall have a single fuel tank filled prior to inspection with a maximum of 34 gallons for weight load recording and customer final drive-away.

2) Vehicle Storage after inspection shall be provided for up to 120 days if required.