fire fighting slip on unit

The State of Maine is requesting quotations for a Type VI slip-on firefighting unit, with quotes due May 27, 2013.

The slip-on unit must be custom-built for mounting on an existing vehicle chassis and include a Class A foam system with 200-gallon water capacity and 20-gallon foam concentrate capacity, capable of delivering 50 gallons per minute. The unit requires a PTO-driven pump with manual and electric controls, stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance, integrated hose storage with multiple discharge outlets, a control panel with pressure gauges, and provisions for both ground-level and elevated spray patterns. All components must be new and unused. Bidders must submit detailed specifications of materials and construction methods, shop drawings, and engineering calculations demonstrating structural integrity and fluid system design. The unit must comply with NFPA 1901 standards for fire apparatus and be fully assembled, tested, and ready for immediate deployment upon delivery. Warranties must cover defects in materials and workmanship for a minimum period following delivery.

Questions must be submitted through the dedicated Question and Answer link on the Solicitation Details View page; inquiries submitted through other methods will not be recognized as part of the official record. All procurement terms, evaluation criteria, and contractual requirements are detailed in the attached Solicitation_terms.docm document.