Type_I-AD_Ambulance_Specifications.docx

TYPE I-AD (ADDITIONAL DUTY) AMBULANCE

TYPE I-AD (ADDITIONAL DUTY) AMBULANCE

*** EXTENDED WARRANTY ***

CHASSIS EXTENDED WARRANTY (PROVIDE A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ANY BODY, ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WARRANTIES THAT ARE OFFERED THROUGH THE DEALER AND THAT ARE SERVICED THROUGH THE OEM DEALER OR THEIR APPROVED VENDOR

CHASSIS EXTENDED WARRANTY AS ABOVE PURCHASED FROM DATE OF AWARD THROUGH

SECTION 1 – GENERAL CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS

1.01 LOCAL DEALERSHIP/VENDOR SUBMITTING BID

A. MAKE AND MODEL OF AMBULANCE BID:

B. DEALERSHIP/VENDOR SUBMITTING BID:

ADDRESS, CITY, STATE AND ZIP CODE:

CONTACT PERSON: ___________________________________________

TITLE: _______________________________________________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS: ____________________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER: ________________________________________

FAX NUMBER: _______________________________________________

YEARS IN SERVICE: __________________________________________

1.02 DEDICATED DEALER WARRANTY SERVICE SHOP

A. A dealership may substitute a service center, other than a service center located at their place of business, only by including, at the time this proposal is submitted a signed and notarized letter of commitment from the owner of an alternate service facility, acceptable and directed to the Equipment Leasing Authority, indicating his willingness to accept full responsibility in writing for any warranty work to be performed for the entire warranty period necessary on the proposed vehicles. No alternate service facilities may be proposed after the bids have been opened.

B. A space is provided for supplying the mileage from the City Garage to the Dedicated Dealer Warrant Service Shop. A proposed travel route should be included with the bid and the mileage, rounded to the nearest tenth. Failure to accurately supply this information could be cause for rejection of your bid.

NAME OF SERVICE FACILITY:

ADDRESS, CITY, STATE AND ZIP CODE:

CONTACT PERSON: ___________________________________________

TITLE: _______________________________________________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS: ____________________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER: ________________________________________

FAX NUMBER: _______________________________________________

YEARS IN SERVICE: __________________________________________

DISTANCE, IN MILES, TO YOUR SERVICE FACILITY: ____________

ROUTE FROM SERVICE FACILITY TO CITY GARAGE: ____________

C. AWARDED VENDOR IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY FROM THE 29TH STREET GARAGE OR ANY FUTURE GARAGE LOCATIONS FOR ALL AMBULANCE CONVERSION WARRANTY REPAIRS.

D. LISTING OF LOCAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND AMBULANCE TYPE SERVICED BY DEDICATED DEALER WARRANT SERVICE SHOP WITHIN THE LAST YEAR:

E. LISTING OF TYPE I/III AMBULANCE MODULES THAT HAVE BEEN REMOUNTED AT LEAST THREE TIMES AND ARE STILL IN SERVICE. LIST AMBULANCE TYPE I/III, OWNER, YEARS IN SERVICE, TIMES REMOUNTED AND CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER:

1.04 DISCOUNT TERMS

Discount terms, which if offered, must allow at least forty-five (45) days for payment, are _____% of the total price of items to be awarded to the Bidder (Bidder must insert zero (“0”) or some percentage figure).

1.05 DELIVERY DATE AND TIME

A. The date of the delivery is NOT to exceed one hundred twenty (120) calendar days from the receipt of the chassis. State the number of days for your delivery: __________

B. The delivered time is to be no later than 12 NOON on the above date.

1.06 NEW ITEMS/PARTS

All items set forth in these specifications hereinafter shall be new items/parts. These specifications do not permit the use of used items/parts in this bid.

1.07 CUT-OFF DATE

State manufacturer cut-off dates for ordering units (if N/A, list as such):

1.08 BID DOCUMENTATION

A. Bidder must complete price sheet and indicate bid compliance where indicated.

B. If bidder in not in compliance with any line on the bid, they must show that they offer an item or process that is equivalent or greater than what is stated and explain in detail

1.09 KKK-A-1822 (F) GSA FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS WITH CHANGE NOTICE 8

A. All references in this bid package refer to the most current edition of the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Specifications for the “Star of Life” Ambulance KKK-A-1822 (F) and any additional Change Orders up to an including Change Order 8 and any future Change Orders

B. The vendor must comply with the most current Commission on the Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) Ground Vehicle Standard for Ambulances.

C. The vendor must comply with the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) / Ambulance Manufactures Division (AMD) with the most current AMD Standards for design and building of ambulances.

D. The vendor must comply with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Standards J3026-Ambulance Patient Compartment Seating Integrity and Occupant Restraint.

E. The vendor must comply with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Standards J3027-Ambulance Litter Integrity, Retention, and Patient Restraint

F. The vendor must comply with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Standards J3043-Ambulance Equipment Mount Device or System

G. The vendor must comply with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Standards J3058-Ambulance Interior Storage Compartment Integrity

1.10 ADDITIONAL SERVICE AND PARTS

The Service Center must have supplied parts to at least ten (10) ambulances and serviced at least 20 ambulances within the past year. The bidder must be willing to submit a current parts price list covering all parts for the model of motor vehicle bid.

1.11 EXCEPTIONS

A. The following specifications shall be strictly adhered to. Exceptions will be allowed if they are equal to or superior to that specified and if they are listed and fully explained on a separate page entitled “EXCEPTIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS”. Exception list shall refer to specific paragraph heading. In addition, bidders shall return a copy of these specifications as a part of their proposal, with any exceptions to these specifications outlined with a bright marking pen. Any section of the specifications not marked shall be in full compliance with these specifications. The marked copy of these specifications shall become a part of the final contract. PROPOSALS TAKING TOTAL EXCEPTION TO THESE SPECIFICATIONS WILL BE REJECTED. Units will be inspected upon delivery for compliance with specifications. Deviations will not be tolerated and will be cause for rejection of apparatus unless they were originally listed and accepted in the bidder’s proposal.

B. Items listed in the specifications are based on past, present, and future practices of the City of Pittsburgh. To the best of the City’s knowledge, specified equipment is available to all vendors.

1.12 IN-SERVICE OF PERSONNEL

A delivery engineer representing the manufacturer shall deliver the ambulances under their own power and remain available in the community for sufficient time, at least days (5) days, to instruct Emergency Medical Services Personnel in the operation, care and maintenance of the equipment, and General Services Personnel or their designate representative in the repair of the modules.

1.13 INTENT OF SPECIFICATIONS

A. The vehicle must be designed to operate in all conditions and all geographical areas of the City of Pittsburgh, including various inclines, downgrades and narrow winding streets. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to be familiar with Pittsburgh’s conditions. Pittsburgh is an older and more densely populated city. Examples of operating conditions in Pittsburgh include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) the outside operating temperature in the winter can go below -20o F; 2) in the summer, the temperature can reach 100o F with the relative humidity over 95%. The apparatus should be designed to operate properly in all conditions. The units are used on a regular basis for training and for Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The units are housed in EMS stations

B. These specifications cover only the general requirements as to the type of construction and test to which the ambulance must conform, together with certain details concerning the finish, equipment and appliances with which the successful bidder must conform. 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.

1.14 FAILURE TO MEET TESTS

In the event the ambulance fails to meet the test requirements of these specifications on the first trial, second trials may be made at the option of the manufacturer within fourteen (14) days of the date of the first trial. 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 the purchaser may consider necessary to conform to any clause of the specifications within fourteen (14) days after notice is given to the manufacturer of such changes shall also be cause for rejection of the ambulance. Permission to keep or store the ambulance in any building owned or occupied by the purchaser or its use by the Bureau Emergency Medical Services during the above specified period with the permission of the manufacturer shall not constitute acceptance of same.

1.15 LIABILITY

The successful bidder shall defend all suits and assume all liability for the use of any patented process, device or article forming a part of the ambulance or any appliance furnished under the contract, for life of vehicle.

1.16 RELIABILITY OF BIDDER AND MATERIAL TO ACCOMPANY BID

A. Bids will only be considered from companies that have an established reputation in the field of ambulance construction and have manufactured ambulance modules for a minimum of ten (10) years. To establish that the model which is being bid has been widely accepted in this area, bidders are required to provide a list, on the attached forms, of at least six (6) Emergency Medical Services, preferably in Western Pennsylvania, who currently have in service ambulances similar in both design and use to that which is specified. A listing of references, for use in establishing the expected quality of the proposed equipment, must be provided. Failure to comply may result in rejection of bid.

B. Each bidder shall furnish satisfactory evidence of their ability to construct the ambulance specified, and shall state the location of the factory where the ambulance is to be built. They shall also show that they can render prompt service and to furnish replacement parts of said ambulance. The bidder shall state the location of his nearest service facility, and shall fully explain how service on the ambulance will be handled. The parts and service facility must have factory trained personnel for the ambulance. The parts and service facility must service all ambulance equipment furnished with the ambulance. The service facility shall have a telephone number with direct access for City service personnel. The bidder must be willing to demonstrate that the unit bid can be remounted by showing similar units that have been remounted several times

C. Each bid shall be accompanied by a set of “Contractor’s Specifications” consisting of a detailed description of the ambulance and equipment proposed and to which the ambulance furnished under the contract must conform.

D. A blue print shall be approved by the Equipment Leasing Authority and the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services prior to any metal being sheared or cut for the ambulance and shall be submitted with bid. At the time of the final approval, the City, the dealer and the manufacturer shall have a copy of this blue print. The blue print shall then become a part of the total contract. The drawing shall show, but not be limited to, such items as the chassis being utilized, lights, horns, sirens, all compartment location and dimensions, special discharges, etc. This blue print shall be a visual interpretation of the ambulance as it is to be supplied.

E. The bidder shall be the manufacturer or sales representative for the manufacturer of the body bid. The vendor will be responsible for all ambulance body and equipment warranties.

1.17 PERFORMANCE TEST AND REQUIREMENTS

A. The transmission drive shaft or shafts, and rear axles shall run quietly and be free from abnormal vibration or noise throughout the operating range of the ambulance. The vehicle must be properly load checked on front and rear axles. The successful bidder shall furnish a weight certificate showing weight on front axle, rear axle and total weight for the completed ambulance at the time of delivery.

B. The ambulance shall accelerate to 55 MPH from a standing start, within 30 seconds on a level concrete highway, without exceeding the maximum governed RPM of the engine.

C. The ambulance shall be able to go up a 35° grade from a standing start.

D. The ambulance, fully loaded, shall obtaining a speed of 55 MPH a level concrete highway with the engine not exceeding 95% of its governed RPM (full load).

E. A road test must be conducted with the ambulance fully loaded. A continuous run of ten (10) miles or more will be made under all driving conditions, during which time the ambulance shall show no loss of power or overheating. The brakes shall show no fading. The ambulance will be thoroughly tested by the Department of General Services and the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services before acceptance.

F. Compliance with the above requirements during any tests shall not be deemed a waiver by the City of any rights that it may have in the event of subsequent failure.

G. The ambulance must be able to hold a payload of 2500 pounds (which includes five crew/passengers) without exceeding its GVWR.

H. The ambulance must meet current KKK-A-1822 specifications for brake fade.

1.18 QUALITY AND WORKMANSHIP

A. The design of the ambulance shall conform to the latest approved automotive engineering practices. The workmanship must be of the highest quality in its respective field. All units must be uniform in design and construction. Special attention must be shown to ensure the accessibility of the various units that require periodic maintenance. All operations of the truck shall be ergonomically designed. Construction must be rugged, and ample safety factors must be provided to carry loads as specified, and to meet both on and off road requirements and speed conditions as set forth under “Performance Tests and Requirements”.

B. It shall be the responsibility of the manufacturer to provide GAWR and GVWR adequate to carry the specified load. For all load requirements and performance standards, the higher standard or requirements must prevail. The brakes shall meet all Federal Laws for truck brakes. GAWR, GCWR, and GVWR adequate to carry higher equipment loads shall be provided when the purchaser so specifies in Special Provisions. Chassis shall be weighed to determine compliance. Chassis manufacturer shall furnish certification of GVWR and GAWR on a nameplate affixed to the vehicle.

1.19 WARRANTY, SERVICE & PARTS

A. Provide warranty information with bid proposal and shall be printed on company form.

B. Warranty shall not be voided by a factory remount.

C. A lifetime warranty for the structural body for as long as the City of Pittsburgh owns the module

D. A six (6) year warranty on the body’s electrical system

E. A six (6) year paint and corrosion resistance warranty provided by the paint manufacturer

F. A fifteen (15) year interior cabinet warranty

G. A five (5) year warranty for the module conversion (this includes gas struts, doors/hinges, etc.)

H. The warranties for the vehicle, modular conversion and component parts (i.e., gas struts, LED lights, air conditioning, etc.) shall begin upon the date the City of Pittsburgh accepts deliver of the vehicle.

I. The City will not be liable for any costs associated with the warranty work. Bidder shall show that it can render prompt service and to furnish replacement parts for ten (10) years. Financial records showing the stability of the bidder may be required to satisfy this condition.

1.20 EXTENDED WARRANTIES (OPTIONAL)

Please provide cost for additional warranties for items past their regular warranty. Copies of all manufacturers’ warranties must be provided in the Bid Package.

1.21 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

A. The ambulance shall be constructed to conform to or exceed the general provisions of Section 1.09. Due consideration must be given to the nature and distribution of the equipment loading and to the general characteristics necessary for ambulances.

B. All parts of the ambulance shall be strong enough to withstand the road speed, practical test and general service under full load.

C. All parts of the ambulance shall be readily accessible for inspection, adjustment and repair.

D. Chassis shall be strong enough and adaptable for EMS use.

E. The ambulance shall be designed and the equipment so mounted that distribution of the load is balanced between the front and rear axles. The ambulance shall be designed to handle the weight shifting that occurs on City of Pittsburgh hills.

F. The ambulance will be required to operate on many road grades greater than a 10% grade under full load.

G. Any place where aluminum is attached to steel, insulation must be provided to prevent electrolysis. Paint is NOT an acceptable insulator.

H. The chassis frame and modular body when fully loaded must be level to allow for proper operations of the suspension system.

1.22 PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE-NO EXCEPTIONS ALLOWED

The manufacturer or dealer shall provide the quickest transportation, overnight accommodations and expenses for a pre-construction conference trip for five (5) City representatives to travel to the factory for discussing how the ambulances will be built and to review blueprints for the ambulance construction. The vendor will demonstrate the quality manufacturing and fabricating standards to which the vehicles shall be built

1.23 MID-BUILD INSPECTION TRIP-NO EXCEPTIONS ALLOWED

A. The manufacturer or dealer shall provide the quickest transportation, overnight accommodations and expenses for a factory inspection trip for five (5) City representatives to travel to the factory for inspecting the ambulances. The inspection trip shall be made when the first module is near its completion to show the exact dimensions of the exterior and interior compartments. Additional ambulances shall be able to be viewed at their various stages of construction. Any changes found at this inspection trip shall be made on all ambulance included in the order.

1.24 PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION TRIP- NO EXCEPTIONS ALLOWED

A. The manufacturer or dealer shall provide the quickest transportation, overnight accommodations and expenses for a pre-delivery inspection trip for five (5) City representatives to travel to the factory for inspecting the completed ambulances. All ambulances shall be ready for delivery now and shall have a final factory inspection prior to their delivery. All problems found during this inspection trip must be corrected prior to the ambulances being shipped to the City of Pittsburgh.

2.01 COMMERCIAL CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS

A. The commercial chassis shall be assembled in the United States of America

B. Shall provide the current model year at the time of order of a Ford F-550 4X4 7.3l Gas 193” WB 'LS' - White

C. Shall completely undercoated the Ford F-550 4X4 7.3l Gas 193” WB 'LS' – White

E. Shall key alike all the ignition and cab door keys along with all remote keyless entry being programmed alike. Two (2) sets of keys will be provided with each Ford F-550 4X4 7.3l Gas 193” WB 'LS' – White Commercial Chassis delivered

F. Shall provide an additional 2 ignition / cab door keys for the Ford F-550 4X4 7.3l Gas 193” WB 'LS' - White ignition / cab door locks on the initial order of ambulance(s) during this bid award

G. Shall meet or exceed the following standard/option codes listed below

DESCRIPTION

Ford F-550 4X4 7.3l Gas 193" WB 'LS' - White.

Current model year

Set back axle - truck

Straight truck provision

Lh primary steering location

Truck configuration

Domiciled, usa 50 states (including california and carb opt-in states)

Rescue and emergency service

Emergency vehicles business segment

Fixed load commodity

Terrain/duty: 100% (all) of the time, in transit, is spent on paved roads

Maximum 8% expected grade

Smooth concrete or asphalt pavement - most severe in-transit (between sites) road surface

Medium truck warranty

EXPECTED FRONT AXLE(S) LOAD: 6000.0 lbs.

EXPECTED REAR DRIVE AXLE(S) LOAD: 12000.0 lbs.

EXPECTED GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT CAPACITY: 18000.0 lbs.

Ambulance body

EXPECTED BODY/PAYLOAD CG HEIGHT ABOVE FRAME "XX" INCHES: 32.0 in

75 mph road speed limit

Cruise control speed limit same as road speed limit

Pto mode engine rpm limit - 800 rpm

Pto rpm with cruise set switch - 700 rpm

Pto rpm with cruise resume switch - 700 rpm

Pto mode cancel vehicle speed - 5 mph

Pto governor ramp rate - 250 rpm per second

Pto minimum rpm - 700

Regen inhibit speed threshold - 5 mph

2016 onboard diagnostics/2010 epa/carb/final ghg17 configuration

2008 carb emission certification - exempted vehicle; no clean idle label required

Standard oil pan

Engine mounted oil check and fill

One piece valve cover

Side of hood air intake with firewall mounted donaldson air cleaner

Dr 12v 275 amp 40-si brushless pad alternator with remote battery voltage sense

(2) alliance model 1231, group 31, 12 volt maintenance free 2250 cca threaded stud batteries

Battery box frame mounted

Standard battery jumpers

Single battery box frame mounted lh side under cab

Wire ground return for battery cables with additional frame ground return

Non-polished battery box cover

Positive and negative posts for jumpstart located on frame next to starter

18.7 cfm air compressor with internal safety valve

Standard mechanical air compressor governor

Air compressor discharge line

Gvg, fire and emergency service vehicles engine warning

Exhaust brake integral with variable geometry turbo with on/off dash switch

Rh outboard under step mounted horizontal aftertreatment system assembly with rh horizontal tailpipe exiting forward of rear tires

Engine after treatment device, automatic over the road active regeneration and dash mounted single regeneration request/inhibit switch

Standard exhaust system length

Rh standard horizontal tailpipe

Spin on fuel filter

Full flow oil filter

950 square inch aluminum radiator

Antifreeze to -34f, oat (nitrite and silicate free) extended life coolant

Gates blue stripe coolant hoses or equivalent

Constant tension hose clamps for coolant hoses

Radiator drain valve

Lower radiator guard

Phillips-temro 750 watt/115 volt block heater

Black plastic engine heater receptacle mounted under lh door

Aluminum flywheel housing

Electric grid air intake warmer

Delco 12v 29mt starter with integrated magnetic switch

Primary mode gears, 5 forward gears with manual selection for 3, 2 and 1

Load based shift schedule and vehicle acceleration control recommended by the OEM for this defined vocational usage

Neutral at stop - disabled, fuelsense - disabled

Driver switch input - default - no switches

Vehicle interface wiring connector without blunt cuts, at back of cab

Electronic transmission customer access connector mounted back of cab

Magnetic plugs, engine drain, transmission drain, axle(s) fill and drain

Dash mounted t-handle cable shift control with park position for internal park pawl

Transmission oil check and fill

Synthetic transmission fluid (tes-295 compliant)

Bosch hydraulic pin-slide disc front brakes

Fire and emergency severe service, non-asbestos front lining

Front disc brake rotors

Trw thp-60 power steering

Power steering pump

2 quart see through power steering reservoir

Synthetic 75w-90 front axle lube

8,000# taper leaf front suspension

Maintenance free rubber bushings - front suspension

Front sway bar

Front shock absorbers

4.30 rear axle ratio

Iron rear axle carrier with standard axle housing

Hydraulic pin-slide disc rear brakes

Non-asbestos rear brake lining

Rear disc brake rotors

Rear oil seals

Rear axle mounted air operated drum park brake

Synthetic 75w-90 rear axle lube

Standard axle seats in axle clamp group

Dual instant response air rear suspension leveling valves with ping tank for 10/12/15,000# airliner

Transverse control rods

Rear shock absorbers - one axle (air ride suspension)

Hydraulic brake package with optional air supply

Wabco hydraulic 4s/4m abs without traction control

Hydraulic tubing with nylon and fabric/wire braid chassis air lines

No chassis air lines, park brakes

Standard air system pressure protection system

Bw ad-9si brake line air dryer with heater

Air dryer mounted under hood

One steel air accessory reservoir

Clear frame rails from back of cab to front rear suspension bracket, both rails outboard

Petcock drain valves on all air tank(s)

Primary connector/receptacle wired for separate stop/turn, abs center pin powered through ignition

Sae j560 7-way primary trailer cable receptacle frame mounted aft cab

Frame overhang range: 71 inch to 80 inch

CALC'D BACK OF CAB TO REAR SUSP C/L (CA): 102.45 in

CALCULATED EFFECTIVE BACK OF CAB TO REAR SUSPENSION C/L (CA): 99.45 in

Calc'd frame length – overall: 260.39

CALC'D SPACE AVAILABLE FOR DECKPLATE: 102.45 in

CALCULATED FRAME SPACE LH SIDE: 105.43 in

CALCULATED FRAME SPACE RH SIDE: 111.87 in

Square end of frame

Front closing crossmember

Standard weight engine crossmember

Standard midship #1 crossmember(s)

Standard rearmost crossmember

Standard suspension crossmember

Three-piece 14 inch chrome steel bumper with collapsible ends and lh and rh wing cutouts for cast products 3015 speakers

Front tow hooks - frame mounted

Bumper mounting for single license plate

Fender and front of hood mounted front mudflaps

Grade 8 threaded hex headed frame fasteners

Level frame rails (+/- 1%) when chassis is loaded to front and rear suspension ratings

Clear frame rails from back of cab to front rear suspension bracket, both rails outboard

No lh fuel tank

40 gallon/151 liter rectangular steel fuel tank - between rails

Rectangular fuel tank(s)

Painted fuel tank(s), painted straps with rubber isolators

Fuel tank(s) mounted between rails aft of rear axle

Plain step finish

Lh sidefill fuel tank prep cap

Fuel/water separator with water in fuel sensor, hand primer and 12 volt preheater

Single suction and return fuel lines

Auxiliary fuel supply and return ports

High temperature reinforced nylon fuel line

In tank fuel level sender(s)

Bf goodrich st230 245/70r19.5 14 ply radial front tires

Bf goodrich st230 245/70r19.5 14 ply radial rear tires

One (1) additional bf goodrich st230 245/70r19.5 14 ply radial front tire

Two (2) additional bf goodrich st230 245/70r19.5 14 ply radial rear tires

Conmet preset iron front hubs

Conmet preset iron rear hubs

Accuride 50180 19.5x6.75 8-hub pilot 5.12 inset 4-hand steel disc front wheels

Accuride 50180 19.5x6.75 8-hub pilot 4-hand steel disc rear wheels

Three (3) accuride 50180 19.5x6.75 8-hub pilot 4-hand steel disc spare wheels

Front wheel mounting nuts

Rear wheel mounting nuts

106 inch bbc flat roof aluminum conventional cab

Walk through opening in back of cab without boot

Rubber cab mounts

Cab roof reinforcements for roof mounted components

Lh and rh exterior grab handles with single rubber insert

Hood mounted chromed plastic grille

Chrome hood mounted air intake grille

Fiberglass hood

Single 14 inch round hadley air horn under lh deck

Single electric horn

Single horn shield

Door locks and ignition switch keyed the same

Rear license plate mount end of frame

Integral headlight/marker assembly with chrome bezel

(5) amber marker lights

Daytime running lights

Omit stop/tail/backup lights and provide wiring with separate stop/turn wires to 4 feet beyond end of frame

Standard front turn signal lamps

Dual west coast bright finish heated mirrors with lh and rh remote

Door mounted mirrors

102 inch equipment width

Lh and rh 8 inch bright finish convex mirrors mounted under primary mirrors

Standard side/rear reflectors

No rear window

Tinted door glass lh and rh with tinted non-operating wing windows

Rh and lh electric powered windows, passenger switches on door(s)

Tinted windshield

2 gallon windshield washer reservoir without fluid level indicator, frame mounted

Opal gray cloth interior

Molded plastic door panel

Molded plastic door panel

Black mats with single insulation

In dash storage bin

(2) cup holders lh and rh dash

Gray/charcoal flat dash

2-1/2 lb. Fire extinguisher

Heater, defroster and air conditioner

Standard hvac ducting

Main hvac controls with recirculation switch

Standard heater plumbing

(1) denso heavy duty and (1) sanden compact refrigerant compressors

Binary control, r-134a

Standard insulation

Solid-state circuit protection and fuses

12v negative ground electrical system

Dome light with 3-way switch activated by lh and rh doors

Lh and rh electric door locks

(1) 12 volt power supply in dash

Triangular reflectors without flares

Basic high back non-suspension driver seat with fore and aft adjustments

Basic high back non-suspension passenger seat

Dual driver seat armrests and inboard passenger seat armrest

Lh and rh integral door panel armrests

Gray cordura plus cloth driver seat cover

Gray cordura plus cloth passenger seat cover

High visibility orange seat belts

Adjustable tilt and telescoping steering column

4-spoke 18 inch (450mm) steering wheel

Driver and passenger interior sun visors

Gray driver instrument panel

Gray center instrument panel

Black gauge bezels

Low air pressure indicator light and audible alarm

2 inch primary and secondary air pressure gauges

Intake mounted air restriction indicator without graduations

Electronic cruise control with switches in lh switch panel

Key operated ignition switch and integral start position; 4 position off/run/start/accessory

Icu3s, 132x48 display with diagnostics, 28 led warning lamps and data linked

Heavy duty onboard diagnostics interface connector located below lh dash

2 inch electric fuel gauge

Programmable rpm control - electronic engine

Electrical engine coolant temperature gauge

2 inch transmission oil temperature gauge

Engine and trip hour meters integral within driver display

No lane departure warning system

Electric engine oil pressure gauge

Am/fm/wb world tuner radio with auxiliary input, j1939

Dash mounted radio

(2) radio speakers in cab

Am/fm antenna mounted on forward lh roof

Electronic mph speedometer with secondary kph scale, without odometer

Standard vehicle speed sensor

Electronic tachometer

No direct connect

No zonar systems (sco)

Idle limiter, electronic engine

Digital voltage display integral with driver display

Single electric windshield wiper motor with delay

Marker light switch integral with headlight switch

Alternating flashing headlamp system with dash switch and no park brake interlock

One valve parking brake system with warning indicator

Self canceling turn signal switch with dimmer, washer/wiper and hazard in handle

Integral electronic turn signal flasher with hazard lamps overriding stop lamps

No miscellaneous gauges

Paint: one solid color

Cab color a: white

Black, high solids polyurethane chassis paint

No fuel tank cabinet paint

Front wheel paint: n2789ea flat black elite ss

Rear wheel paint: n2789ea flat black elite ss

Powder black spare wheel/rim. Painted n2789ea flat black elite ss if unable to be ordered from the factory

Standard e coat/undercoating

U.s. fmvss certification, except sales cabs and glider kits

No telematics service contract

2016 obd/2010 epa/carb/ghg17 escalator

No Detroit connect

Standard destination charge

2.05 LIQUID SPRING SUSPENSION

A. Shall include the installation of the Liquid Spring Model # DS150FR-AREP

B. Manual and door-activated switches shall control the suspension height, ensuring it lowers to no less than 31.5 inches for rear loading.

C. When the left rear loading door is closed the Liquid Spring suspension shall return quickly to the fully filled position as fast as possible.

D. A manual two (2) position ‘FULL DUMP’ or ‘OFF’ switch shall be installed along with a door activated ‘DUMP’ switch activated by the left rear loading door.

a. The rear loading height of the ambulance shall not be less than 31.5” when the ‘DUMP’ switch is activated

E. None of these parts shall not void OEM original warranty and/or not interfere with the service or operations of the Liquid Spring suspension.

2.06 AUXILIARY AIR CONDITIONER

A. Shall install an inline filter near the OEM installed auxiliary air conditioner compressor to prevent debris from contaminating the air conditioning system for the rear module.

B. Shall install all necessary hoses and fitting as required

C. Installation of these parts shall not void OEM original warranty and/or not interfere with the service or operations of the engine compartment.

A. Ensure the exhaust to exit behind the rear wheels on the passenger’s side of vehicle.

B. Modify the width of the mirrors so that they will be able to fit through garage door openings of 117” wide with sufficient clearance of both mirrors

C. All electrical connection between the hood and the chassis need to be a quick disconnect weatherproof connection to allow for easy removal of hood for maintenance and repairs

D. Chassis Entry Steps/Running Boards

E. The entry steps/running boards shall use NFPA Compliant Grip on all surfaces.

F. The entry steps/running boards shall be bright polished aluminum tread plate of 0.125” thick with minimum alloy properties of #3003 with the “Star” punch design.

G. The entry steps/running boards shall run entirely cover the OEM running board from the front fender to the rear of the cab

H. The entry steps/running boards shall be bolted securely, with stainless steel screws (self-tapping screws are NOT acceptable) or bolts to the existing OEM step/running board (welding is unacceptable)

I. The entry steps/running boards shall not be attached to the ambulance module in any fashion

J. The passenger side entry steps/running boards shall have a weather proof compartment that shall be able to store two sets of chains and rubber chain tensioners

K. Booster Cable Connection Battery

L. Provide a Goodall Manufacturing 30-foot Standard-Duty Plug Kit (Model # 12-400) and Plug-End Booster Cable (Model # 12-403).

M. Install the 5-foot battery connector and weather tight cap so they are protected from environmental conditions/weather near the driver’s side seat inside the cab area

N. Ensure that the 5-foot battery connector is not impinged when the battery tray slides in and out.

2.09 INTERIOR COMMERCIAL CHASSIS MODIFICATIONS

A. Shall construct an instrumentation and equipment console

B. Console layout design must be approved by City of Pittsburgh, Bureau of EMS prior to its manufacturing

C. Shall provide a color LED touch screen system that is programmable and able to control the operation of the ambulance functions to include but are not limited to those listed in Section # 5: Electrical System.

D. The console shall be fixed and thorough bolted to the chassis floor to keep the console from coming loose, but allow for removal of the console for servicing. There shall be extra wiring in all harnesses and antenna coax cables to allow sufficient movement of the console if needed.

E. Shall provide and install a Motorola APX-6500 UHF Radio (see Section #7: Communication Equipment)

F. Shall provide and install a Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) (see Section #7: Communication Equipment)

G. Shall have an area to store a map book and other reference materials

H. Shall have two (2) large recessed drink holders

I. Shall have an area to store several boxes of exam gloves that has a smoked Plexiglas flipped-up cover with ovals holes

J. Shall provide a conduit for power supply and an antenna coaxial cable for installation of radio related equipment

K. Shall provide door that isolates the interior cab from the patient compartment

L. Shall provide a Weldon split red/white dome LED light, model number 8081-7000-13

M. Shall provide a permanent wired Whelen LED magnetic mount hand held spot light (Model # P-36HSS) with momentary switch and near the passenger side of cab at a location to be determined once the console is designed.

N. Warning Signs

O. The passenger side of the cab shall have conspicuously displayed a “No Smoking-Oxygen Present” sign

P. The passenger side of the cab shall have conspicuously displayed a “Fasten Your Seat Belt” sign

Q. Shall have a “Height 9 Foot” sign on the dashboard

SECTION #3: MODULE BODY EXTERIOR

3.01 DIMENSIONS:

A. The module exterior length shall be approximately 167” (excluding rear step) State your length____________

B. The module exterior width shall be approximately 96” (excluding wheel well protectors) State your width_____________

C. The module body shall NOT extend beyond the center of the rear axle more than 67” State your length____________

D. The interior height shall be as tall as possible and MUST be between 68” and 72” high so that the TOTAL height of the module does not EXCEED 9 FEET. State your interior height______________

E. The total height of the ambulance shall be NO higher than 108” (9’) (excluding radio antennas) State your height____________ NO EXCEPTIONS ALLOWED.

3.02 BODY DESIGN

General Construction

Any place where aluminum is attached to steel, insulation must be provided to prevent electrolysis.

A. Paint is not an acceptable insulator

B. For optimum safety of personnel and durability, the module structure shall be of all aluminum, mig welded into an integral structure utilizing the following elements to form a rigid six (6) sided cage.

C. The module is to be insulated as noted in Section 3.04.

D. All body panels, structures and extrusions shall be fabricated of ALL aluminum construction using alloys consistent with the load requirements of the vehicle.

E. Body shall be of fully welded construction (rivets, screws or glue are not acceptable methods of fastening).

F. All module body panels must be 5052-H32 marine grade

Plymovent System

A. A Plymovent vehicle exhaust extraction system shall be included.

B. Must meet NFPA and OSHA standards for exhaust extraction.

C. Framing

Corner extrusions

A. “X” frame construction required in corner extrusion

B. Shall be constructed of 6063 T6 alloy at least 0.125” thick

C. Shall be of a tensile strength range of 31,000 to 35,000 PSI

D. Shall have integral panel grooves to interlock with the body side sheets

E. Shall interlock with all 2” x 2” x 0.125” framing

F. Shall have the exterior skin welded and bonded to the corner extrusion

G. No surface metal to be bent, brake formed or welded to form the corner extrusion and a formed corner extrusion is required

H. The attachment point of the vertical corner post to the horizontal roof post to be seamless

I. Body wall framing

J. Shall be constructed of 6063 T6 alloy

K. Shall be of a tensile strength range of 31,000 to 35,000 PSI

L. Shall be 2” x 2” x 0.125” square tubing uprights with at least four (4) horizontal 2” x 2” x 0.125” square tubing cross members

M. side walls shall incorporate a 2” x 3” x 0.1875” triple hollow aluminum box tube which shall be welded into the midline of the module side panels for added crash protection. This must be in addition to the tubes specified in sub-section “C”

1. shall have a horizontal 2” x 3” x 0.1875” triple hollow square aluminum box at the lower edge of all exterior side walls and in front/behind of the wheel wells extending from the skirt line to the roof to provide superior impact protection

a. roof and wall posts are to be separate and distinct from the body skin

b. Testing of framing

c. the framing shall be certified by an independent testing laboratory to meet the requirements of the “Static Load Test for Ambulance Body Structure, AMD Standard #001”

d. shall supply video documentation of successful dynamic crash testing performed by an independent testing laboratory

e. the body shall be of sufficient strength to support the weight of the vehicle on its top or side if overturned without crushing, separating joints, or excessive deformation of roof bows or reinforcements, body parts, doors, streamers, stringers, floor, inner linings, outer panel, rub rails and other reinforcements

f. all exterior exit doors shall be capable of opening during full application of 1-½ times the curb weight to the roof and after release of this force

g. Exterior Skin

h. Exterior body sides, roof and ends shall be fabricated from a single sheet of 0.125” 5052-H32 aluminum

2. Shall be of a highly corrosive resistant marine grade alloy with 2.5% magnesium and a tensile strength range from 31,000 to 35,000 PSI

a. A SINGLE SHEET of aluminum shall be used for the roof, sides, front and rear

b. All exterior aluminum body panels shall be attached using a perimeter weld and high-performance polyurethane two-sided tape on all interior supports

c. Roof

d. Shall be ONE PIECE 0.090” sheet of aluminum alloy (5052-H32)

e. Shall be supported by rigid 4” x 2” x 0.150” hat channel bows with 0.230” flanges running longitudinally and 4” x 2” x 0.125” hat channels extending transversely from the longitudinal channel to the roof frame extrusions.

f. These channel bows shall offer additional roof strength as well as offer a fixture to attach grab rails, IV hooks, etc.

3. Sheet shall interlock into roof frame extrusions

a. Shall be welded to roof corner extrusions and structural members

b. Top and corner extrusions shall be a reinforced type and not made from single rolled aluminum

c. Roof extrusions shall incorporate a drip rail on all four sides

d. A channel, center of ceiling running front to rear, shall be provided for wiring raceway

C. Foam Insulated Modular Floor Base

1. Shall be interlocking aluminum extrusions, set at 90° from frame rails of 0.125” 6061-T6 aluminum

2. Shall form a 0.125” aluminum floor with 2” x 2” x 0.125” aluminum square tube frame on 10” centers

3. The floor extrusion must incorporate a “C” channel with hollow “V” joint receptacle on one end and end extruded solid “V” edge to mate with the hollow “V” receptacle on the adjoining extrusion. The floor extrusion must be welded both top and bottom.

4. Aluminum angle shall run lengthwise and be welded to each interlocking extrusion

C. The voids between the 2” x 2” frame members shall be completely filled with 2” Centriform high density foam plank insulation

1. The covering of the underside of the floor shall be a sheet of 0.050” aluminum to provide for a 2” thick, insulated, double aluminum floor

3.03 COMPARTMENT AND MODULE DOOR CONSTRUCTION

General Construction

All entry and compartment doors shall be a minimum of 3” thick, framed by aluminum extrusions of labyrinth design

A. Each door must be fully insulated with 2” Centriform high density foam plank insulation B.

C. Each mitered corner shall be fitted with a one-way insertable key in addition to being fully welded.

D. The doors shall be provided with 0.125” 5052-H32 aluminum external skin

D. All doors shall be additionally reinforced with vertical supports on 12” centers

1. These extrusions shall match the door frame extrusions forming an extremely strong door and opening without any visible use of the jamb extrusion. Visible jamb extrusions will not be accepted due to paint cracking and providing a historical point for corrosion.

2. The exterior door panels shall be panned formed and welded onto an extruded door frame.

3. All door corners shall be TIG welded and ground smooth

4. Heavy gussets plates (0.125” thick x 4”) shall be added for additional strength at all four corners for optimum support

A. Oxygen Compartment Door Reinforcement: Structural reinforcement to withstand impact and ensure durability.

B. Driver's Side Front Compartment Door Reinforcement: Enhanced durability to support heavier loads.

C. Hurst Combi-Tool Bracket Reinforcement: Reinforced mounting brackets capable of securely holding the tool in transit.

5.

6. All doors shall fit flush to body side panels

E. Drip rails shall be installed above all doors. Drip rail cannot be part of door frame extrusion so it will be easily removable for replacement in case of damage

F. All door hinges shall be 3” stainless steel piano type, 0.074” thickness with a full length ¼” pin

G. All hinges shall have slotted mounting holes for an exacting and permanent installation

H. Hinges on the door jamb shall be attached by stainless steel bolts threaded into machine inserted “nutcerts”

1. Hinges on the access doors shall be attached by bolts and nutcerts for added support. Self-tapping screws or rivets are not acceptable

2. All single doors on the sides of the module shall be front hinged for safety and convenience

3. Compartments requiring double doors shall provide frame latching for the second door in lieu of door to door latching with an exterior paddle latch provided on the second door

4. All entry door paddle handles shall be TriMark Free-Floating Model # 30-8 flush mount paddle handles with inside lock knob.

5. All compartment door paddle handles shall be TriMark Free-Floating Model # 30-8. Door Latch Operation – The complete latch system developed by TriMark includes the TriMark latch, rotary, Nader Pin and pre-stressed stainless cable with machine crimped connection must be used.

6. All entry doors shall have lock service access panels centered horizontally on each door to facilitate maintenance

7. All compartment doors shall have double dampening gas charged struts to hold door open at a 110° position

8. The curb side module door shall have double dampening gas charged struts to hold door open at a 90° position

9. All exterior compartment door inner liners are to be attached with countersunk machine screws with ‘J’ nuts. Sheet metal, self-tapping or protruding pan head screws will not be accepted.

10. The rear module doors shall have bright metal Cast Product Door Props, Model # C10870-1

11. Compartment and module doors shall have separate “door open” warning indicator lights installed on the cab console

12. All doors shall be insulated as noted in Section 3.04

13. Door seals shall be of EDPM hollow core, rubber style providing 360° uninterrupted seal with a full ½” of compression

14. Door latches shall be on the inside of the seal to protect latches from weather deterioration. Seals shall be mounted in a way to protect them from abuse

15. Lower entrance door frame edges shall be trimmed with dual formed stainless steel sills to protect paint on the jamb and sills

16. An independent contractor must have subjected the installation of the hinges on the module doors without failure to a 2,500 pound pull test. Verifying photographs must be included with bid

17. Door Hardware

18. Each door shall be equipped with two (2) heavy duty rotary latches to meet FMVSS206 standards

19. Each rotary latch shall close on a post (NADER PIN) mounted to the door frame extrusion and the 2” x 2” x 0.125” vertical frame member behind it for positive two (2) point latching

20. Both rear module doors must latch onto door frame

21. All posts shall be adjustable

22. Doors shall be equipped with chromed TriMark paddle style handles, slam style as noted above

23. There shall be no shimming of compartment door hinges, latches or catches

24. Right rear and side entrance doors shall be lockable from inside or outside

25. All module doors and exterior compartment doors shall be keyed alike with TM-202 lock cylinders. Two (2) keys will be supplied with each lock installed on the module. If these door keys are different than a TM-202, then vendor shall provide an additional 200 module/compartment doors keys on the initial order of ambulance(s) during this bid award

26. All cab and module door locks shall also be controlled by an electric locking system activated from inside the cab doors, the curb side door and the rear module doors.

27. The electric lock system near the curb side door shall be in a recessed area on the left stepwell wall to prevent damage to the switches and allow for an unobstructed entrance that is easily accessed when standing on the ground at the door opening.

28. The electric lock system near the rear module doors shall be in a recessed area on the crew bench to prevent damage to the switches and allow for an unobstructed entrance that is easily accessed when standing on the ground at the door opening.

29. There shall be a rubber gasket between paddle latch and door

30. There shall be a 2” diameter stainless steel “L” handicap style interior grab handle bolted to each entrance door and each to have a center support. The handle shall be bolted in place with ¼” machine bolts.

B. The side and right rear door must have a two (2) position latching system that has been tested and approved by an independent contractor for compliance of safety standards. The first position (partially closed) must have sustained a pull of 1,500 pounds and the second position (fully closed) 2,500 pounds pull. Test results and photographs must be included with bid

1. Module Entrance Doors

2. Each module entrance door shall have a removable 0.125” aluminum inside access panel to facilitate latch adjustment or repair if necessary

3. The lower interior panel shall be 0.125” smooth DA sanded aluminum

4. The upper and access interior panels shall be an 0.125” painted aluminum panel which shall be painted to match the interior or covered with a color coordinated Formica

5. There shall be a Whelen ION GROM Red and Amber color LED Model # IONGROMRA located on the lower interior panel

6. There shall be continuous/conspicuity reflective RED/WHITE tape meeting all FMVSS 108 requirements including DOT-C2 certification mark along the entire height on the outer edge of all modular entrance doors

7. Shall be equipped with a 15” x 20” opening, shaded safety plate window in an aluminum frame with rubber gasket

A. Shall include a screen over the open portion

B. Shall include a latching mechanism on the sliding portion

C. Safety glass installed in windows shall comply with FMVSS205 and all glass shall have a Bronze tinted

D. The rear module door opening

E. Shall be a minimum of 60” H x 45” W

F. Each door shall have a glove holder (Glove Butler-White Double) to accommodate two (2) boxes of exam gloves

G. Each rear module door shall be equipped with a 15” x 20”…