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1. SHORT SET OUTRIGGERS The aerial device shall be equipped with a system for short jacking A short set outrigger is an outrigger that is not out at least 96 percent of its total extension capability Short set front outriggers shall not affect ladder movement while the ladder is less than 2 degrees or greater than 50 degrees of rotation on either side of the ladder bed and less than 45 degrees elevated Short Set rear outriggers shall not affect ladder movement while the ladder is within 50 degrees either side of the ladder bed and less than 45 degrees elevated If a short set restriction is active the Outrigger Not Extended indicator light at all ladder control stations shall flash rapidly The aerial shall monitor the outrigger placement of all outriggers and the elevation extension and load on the aerial to determine if the aerial can rotate safely over a short set outrigger OUTRIGGER CONTROL PANEL The outrigger control panel shall have a switch to energize the hydraulic system for outrigger functions The switch shall increase the engine speed to 1 200 RPM when in the ON position In the OFF position the engine speed shall return to normal idle speed and the hydraulic system shall be de energized An outrigger control with a Automatic high Idle activation control is acceptable Control Panel The control panel shall include the following Page 69 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 Manual override system to override the
2. The frame rails shall be powder coated prior to chassis painting to reduce the effect of harsh road chemicals FRONT BUMPER A 10 high heavy duty 10 gauge polished stainless steel wrap around 2 rib front bumper shall be provided the full width of the cab BUMPER EXTENSION The front frame extension shall be bolted directly to the main rail The extension and main rail joint shall have a 3 8 thick side plate for reinforcement The completed apparatus must be able to be lifted at the front bumper without structural damage to the front extension for towing of a disabled vehicle The front bumper face shall extend 21 inches ahead of the front face of the cab skin GRAVELSHIELD A gravelshield shall be installed filling the area above the extension rails This gravelshield shall be constructed of 125 thick NFPA non skid bright non skid aluminum treadplate The gravelshield shall be supported at the front by the top flange of the stainless steel bumper At the rear the gravelshield shall be supported by a steel substructure CENTER HOSE REEL A well shall be installed in the center of the gravelshield The well shall be constructed of 125 aluminum The upper edges of the hose well shall be tapered to allow for smooth snag free removal of the hose In the well shall be installed an electric rewind hose reel installed One hundred Fifty feet of 1 Reel Tex hose One 100 and One 50 sections shall be furnished An opening in the
3. One 1 2 1 2 chrome plated rocker lug plug with chain shall be supplied ref Class1 107666 SUCTION PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE A 2 1 2 NPT relief valve shall be installed on the suction side of the pump and be preset at 125 psig The relief valve shall have a working range of 50 psig to 200 psig The valve shall be of stainless steel construction and include a stainless steel spring and rubber seat The valve shall be normally closed and shall limit pressure in the pumping system When excessive intake pressures are received the water shall be directed below the body The discharge side of the intake relief valve shall be plumbed to the right side below the running boards away from but visible to the pump operator and shall terminate with an unthreaded pipe The adjustment control shall be located behind the street side pump panel The air bleeder valve shall be mounted on the lower right pump panel drain panel Air bleeder valve connections shall have a restriction no larger than 3 4 19 mm to prevent water hammer when filling hose If an intake primer bleeder selector is selected this valve will not be installed to reduce operator complexity DOUBLE SPEEDLAY HOSEBED The speedlays shall be arranged at the front of the pump module The 1 speedlay toward the top of the speedlay assembly and the 2 speedlay immediately below the first The speedlays shall be 12 wide The top of the speedlay unit shall have a brushed stainless steel sid
4. Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 REAR TIRES The rear tires shall be a minimum of 11R22 5 16PR H GOODYEAR UNISTEEL G622 RSD traction tread tubeless radial tires All tires shall be mounted on 22 5 x 8 25 polished aluminum rims with Dura Bright finish with stainless steel Lincoln Hat hub cover and bright finished nut covers AIR SYSTEM An air brake system meeting the requirements of the FMVSS 121 shall be provided The total system shall consist of a minimum of 6 000 cu in air tank volume The air system shall consist of the following components A quick build up system shall be provided capable of building enough air pressure to release the spring brake in less than thirty 30 seconds when starting with the entire air system at zero pounds pressure The brake system shall be a split system One 1 system serving the rear brakes and one 1 system serving the front brakes The two 2 systems shall be connected with a double check valve that shall automatically shuttle air from the front system to the rear system should loss of air pressure occur This system shall also modulate the amount of air so the spring brakes shall apply in direct relationship to the amount of pressure applied to the treadle valve The brake system shall be equipped with a Bendix SR 1 valve to provide modulated spring brakes in the event there is low air pressure in the rear axle air supply reservoir The spring brakes shall be piped in such a manner that
5. LOW HIGH engine brake control switch Activation of the engine brake shall occur at zero throttle position The transmission ECU shall be programmed to operate in the pre select downshift mode to maximize the retarding power of the engine brake The brake lights shall illuminate when the Jacobs Brake is in operation The Jacobs brake shall be inoperative when the chassis is in pump mode The JACOBS engine brake shall be covered under the standard five year Cummins engine warranty ENGINE FAST HIGH IDLE The chassis shall be equipped with an Electronic Idle Control EIC for the electronic engine Preset speed is factory adjustable The fast idle provision shall only function when the parking brake is set and the transmission is in neutral Manual selection of the fast idle shall be controlled by a driver s momentary switch Automatic activation of the fast idle shall occur when a low voltage condition exists the truck is in neutral and the parking brakes are applied Cancellation of the fast idle shall be achieved by resetting the manual switch or by depressing the service brake pedal ENGINE COOLANT FILTER A precharged spin on corrosion inhibitor water filter shall be installed in the cooling system Shut off valves shall be supplied on both sides of the filter to facilitate element changing with out loss of cooling system fluid AUXILIARY ENGINE COOLER The cooling system shall have one 1 SENDURE auxiliary engine cooler mo
6. Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 There shall be one under dash floor directed heat outlet provided on the drivers side and one on the officers side of the cab There shall be two floor heater outlets one located on each side of the cab beneath the dash There shall be a Max Flow defrost system installed into the front of the cab The ducting of the Max Flow system shall direct heated air onto the windshield to provide defrost and defog capability 45 000 BTU AIR CONDITIONING A climate control system shall be furnished in the cab The system shall consist of a 45 000 BTU air conditioning evaporator centrally located on the rear of the engine doghouse The system is to have a 12 6 cu in minimum compressor mounted on the engine to provide the compressed refrigerant to the system The compressor is to be plumbed to a heavy duty truck dual fan air conditioning condenser mounted on the cab roof The condensing unit shall have an aerodynamic shroud that is painted to match the color of the cab roof There shall be an extended life filter receiver dryer with a pressure relief valve installed to protect the system from contaminates moisture and high pressure It is to have a sight glass for visual inspection and ease of service The evaporator shall have an externally equalized expansion valve and be thermostatically protected to prevent freeze up Dual high performance 3 speed blowers shall provide a minimum of 700 CFM air flow Each blower is to
7. Roof Panel Rails The roof panel sub assembly shall have extruded hat section supports bonded to the roof skin These roof hat sections shall be joined to the Cab Roof Rail Section to complete the upper cab skeletal structure These completed Roof Panel Rails shall provide a grid for maximum roof crush and deflection strength The roof shall support a minimum weight of 250 Ibs sq ft without permanent roof deformation Rear Wall Rails The rear wall assembly shall have extruded hat section supports bonded to the wall skin These sections shall be joined to the Roof Panel Rails and to the rear door slam post and floor provide a rear wall grid structure with maximum strength Cab Front Wall The front wall of the cab shall be designed with a double wall construction to reduce the effects of exterior noise in the crew and operator compartment CAB CRASHWORTHINESS TEST Dynamic tests shall be performed to evaluate the crashworthiness of the proposed vehicle cab configuration to the requirements of NFPA 1901 09 section 14 3 2 Cab roof strength shall be tested utilizing the dynamic preload criteria from SAE J24221 paragraph 5 specifications and procedures Page 21 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 Front impact strength integrity shall be tested utilizing SAE J24202 with ECE R293 Annex 3 paragraph 4 equivalent energy Quasi static roof strength shall be based on SAE J2422 paragraph 6 and ECE R293 paragraph 5 specifications and procedure
8. for NOW THEREFORE the conditions of this obligation are such that if the above bound Principal shall faithfully and fully comply with the terms and conditions of said Agreement including but not limited to any obligations created by way of warranties and or guarantees for workmanship and materials which warranty and or guarantee may extend for a period of time beyond completion of said Agreement and such alterations or additions as may be made therein or in the specifications and shall indemnify and save the Owner harmless against all claims for damages by reason of any default or negligence want of skill or care on the part of said principal or Agents in and about the performance of said Agreement and shall comply with all laws pertaining to the Agreement and shall comply with and perform any and all warranties and or guarantees provided for in said Agreement then this obligation shall be void otherwise of full force and effect PROVIDED further that upon either the default of the Principal or the failure of the said Principal to promptly and efficiently prosecute said vehicles in any respect in accordance with the Agreement Documents the above bound Surety shall either remedy the default of the Principal or shall take charge of said Agreement and complete the Agreement at his own expense pursuant to its terms receiving however any balance of funds in the hands of said Owner due under said Agreement It shall be the duty of the S
9. connived or agreed directly or indirectly with any VENDOR or person to put in a sham PROPOSAL or that such other person shall refrain from bidding and has not in any manner directly or indirectly sought by agreement or collusion or communication or conference with any person to fix the Proposal Price of Affiant or any other VENDOR or to fix any overhead profit or cost element of said Proposal Price or of that of any other VENDOR or to secure any advantage against OWNER by any person interested in the proposed Contract and that all statements in said Proposal are true and further that such VENDOR has not directly or indirectly submitted this PROPOSAL or the contents thereof or divulged information or date relative thereto to any association or to any member or agent thereof Affiant Sworn to and Subscribed Before Me this day of 20 Notary Public My Commission Expires 20 SEAL Page 168 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 INSTALLMENT CONTRACT FINANCING FOR FIRE APPARATUS Surfside Beach Fire Department requests Installment Financing of fire apparatus and equipment replacement 1 Financing shall be used to fund the cost of three pumpers and one aerial device 2 The interest rate shall remain fixed throughout the term of the financing and include any and all fees or expenses associated with the financing 3 Each Proposal shall be accompanied by an Amortization Schedule listing principal interest and total annual pay
10. readily available from a nationally recognized automotive glass manufacturer that maintains local distribution outlets Page 23 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 All glass shall be tinted All fixed glass shall be installed with a one piece triple locked rubber lacing material Due to long term appearance two piece chrome trim lock lacing is not desired CAB SIDE WINDOWS Two AS 2 tempered glass fixed side windows 26 1 2 high x 16 wide shall be furnished one on each side behind the forward doors All glass shall be tinted These windows shall be installed with a one piece triple locked rubber lacing material SUNVISORS The driver and officer side of the cab shall be equipped with a sun visor The vinyl covered visors shall be a minimum of 17 1 2 by 9 WINDSHIELD WIPERS Two speed electric pantograph wipers shall be installed These wipers shall have minimum 24 blades and have 28 1 2 wet arm electric pump washers A 70 oz Minimum windshield washer reservoir shall be furnished INTERMITTENT WIPER CONTROL A rotary combination intermittent electric wiper washer switch shall be provided on the left hand side of the driver s dash STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN The steering column shall be a DOUGLAS or equal tilt telescopic type with an integral high beam turn signal control switch The column shall have self canceling design for the turn signal switch A 4 way warning Hazard light switch shall be mounted on the column
11. schematic booklet C Air system as built schematic booklet D Final build data sheet showing serial numbers for the following 1 Cab and chassis Vehicle Identification Number 2 Engine 3 Transmission 4 Front axle 5 Rear axle 6 Each tire showing mounting location on the chassis 7 Apparatus Serial Numbers E Final build measurement data sheet showing the following 1 Bumper extension 2 Wheelbase 3 Rear overhang 4 Cab measurements for the ground to the bottom of the cab at all four corners and the frame to cab extreme at the frame height for all four corners of the cab 5 Suspension measurements for the ground to the top of the frame at the centerline of the front axle and the centerline of the rear axle or centerline of the tandem axles 6 Overall Height Length and Width of completed body Page 97 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 F A minimum of one 1 copy of complete as delivered apparatus and chassis operation and general maintenance instructions including but not limited to the chassis engine transmission axles and lubrication charts shall be supplied A CD is preferred CHASSIS OPERATOR S MANUAL Operator s Manual w Parts List One Set shall be provided with the chassis An electronic Electrical System Manual shall be provided This manual shall provide complete wiring schematics for the vehicle The manual shall be provided with diagrams of the vehicle showing the wiring harness routing within t
12. 1 cable will be required for the headset installation CREW POSITIONS The headsets shall be installed adjacent to the crew seating positions in the cab Two 2 Fire Com UH 20 headsets shall be provided Each headset shall have a noise canceling electret microphone detent volume control liquid foam ear seals The headset is specially designed dome accommodates most helmets and will not interfere with helmet fit or comfort The microphone boom rotates 180 to allow headset operation with right or left hand Secure Black PTT button on the dome requires a solid push to activate and deactivate eliminating the chance of accidental transmissions This headset will NOT activate the radio as a transmit Page 121 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 Two 2 Fire Com Headset plug in modules for interior mounting in apparatus Single plug Two 2 cables will be required for the headset installation PUMP PANEL POSITION Two 2 FireCom wireless headsets shall be furnished One for pump operator and one for turntable operator They shall have minimum range of 100 feet Secure Red PTT button on the dome requires a solid push to activate and deactivate eliminating the chance of accidental transmissions This headset will activate the radio as a transmit RADIO INTERFACECABLES Two 2 radio interface cable will be provided for the following radio The intercom control shall be mounted on top of the engine enclosure within reach of the driver and offic
13. 2 thick Polyprene sheet stock This material shall be non corrosive stress relieved thermoplastic white in color and UV stabilized for maximum protection The tank shall be of a special configuration and is so designed to be completely independent of the body and compartments All exterior tank joints and seems shall be extrusion welded and or contain the Bent Edge and tested for maximum strength and integrity The top of the tank is fitted with removable lifting eyes designed with a 3 to 1 safety factor to facilitate easy removal The transverse and longitudinal swash partitions shall be manufactured of Polyprene material All partitions shall be equipped with vent and air holes to permit movement of air and water between compartments The partitions shall be designed to provide maximum water flow and meet NFPA rules All swash partitions interlock with one another and are welded to each other as well as to the walls and floor of the tank WATER TANK CAPACITY The water tank shall be rectangular in shape and shall have a maximum capacity of 500 US gallons TANK LID amp FILL TOWER The tank shall have a combination vent and fill tower The tank cover shall be constructed of recessed 1 2 thick white Polyprene stress relieved UV stabilized material A minimum of two lifting dowels shall be drilled and tapped to accommodate the lifting eyes OVERFLOW AND VENT PIPE The fill tower shall be fitted with an integral 4 ID Schedule 40 PVC co
14. 3M brand Scotchlite reflective stripe shall be affixed to the perimeter of the vehicle The striping shall be placed up to 60 above ground level and shall conform to NFPA reflectivity requirements At least 60 of the perimeter length of each side and width of the rear and at least 25 of the perimeter width of the front of the vehicle shall have reflective stripe BODY STRIPE UP AND OVER REAR AXLE The stripe on each side of the apparatus shall run straight back to the body then angle up at approximately a 45 degree angle on the front body door and then run straight back from there to the rear of the body REFLECTIVE STRIPE COLOR The apparatus body striping shall be BLACK reflective REAR BODY REFELCTIVE CHEVRON STRIPING Red and bright yellow chevron reflective striping shall be provided and applied to the rear of the apparatus body on the rear exterior face of the left and right side compartments only not in the center inset area of the apparatus The stripes shall be 4 wide and shall alternate red and bright yellow The chevron pattern shall angle up from the outer edges toward the center of the rear body REAR DOOR REFLECTIVE CHEVRON STRIPING Red and bright yellow reflective chevron striping shall be provided and applied to the rear door s The stripes shall be 4 wide and shall alternate red and bright yellow The chevron pattern shall angle up from the outer edges toward the center of the rear body RADIOS A Motorola model M28URS
15. A rotary combination intermittent electric wiper washer switch shall be provided on the left hand side of the driver s dash Page 111 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN The steering column shall be a DOUGLAS or equal tilt telescopic type with an integral high beam turn signal control switch The column shall have self canceling design for the turn signal switch A 4 way warning Hazard light switch shall be mounted on the column For safety a rubber boot shall be installed to cover the steering shaft from the dash to the floor The steering wheel shall be a minimum of 18 inch diameter covered with a padded absorbite finish A lever on the left side of the steering column shall control the telescopic feature of the steering column FASTENERS All cab exterior fasteners shall be stainless steel type fastened to the cab with nutserts BATTERY ACCESS The rear cab steps shall have a removable kick panel providing access to the batteries for routine maintenance and inspection CAB CORROSION TREATMENT The cab shall have a corrosion preventative material conforming to Mil Spec C 16173 C Grade 1 applied during and after construction A 10 year warranty against perforation due to rust or corrosion shall be furnished for the cab EMI RFI PROTECTION The apparatus shall incorporate the latest designs in the electrical system with state of the art components to insure that radiated and conducted electromagnetic i
16. Cab roof strength shall be tested utilizing the dynamic preload criteria from SAE J24221 paragraph 5 specifications and procedures Front impact strength integrity shall be tested utilizing SAE J24202 with ECE R293 Annex 3 paragraph 4 equivalent energy Quasi static roof strength shall be based on SAE J2422 paragraph 6 and ECE R293 paragraph 5 specifications and procedures A letter of certification shall be provided upon request by the department CAB DIMENSIONS The cab shall meet or exceed the following overall dimensional requirements Overall Width 100 inches Center of front axle to back of cab 60 inches Center of front axle to front of cab 74 inches Windshield area 3 756 sq in minimum Front grille opening 478 sq in minimum Combined side grille opening 84 sq in each minimum Cab full tilt angle 45 degrees minimum Cab full tilt height 185 inches maximum Cab interior dimensions shall be provided as a minimum in the following chart Drivers side floor width 25 1 2 inches minimum Floor to the ceiling in the driver and officers area of the cab 59 1 2 inches minimum Floor to the top of the doghouse 28 1 2 inches maximum Page 109 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 Officers side floor width 24 1 2 inches minimum The measurement across the floor from the rear wall to the first vertical portion of the engine enclosure 39 inches CAB DOORS The cab entry and egress shall be designed for a firefighter in full turn
17. Flash a hot warning when system is running hot due to low voltage or radiant heat A distribution box shall be attached to the base plate to provide ease of installation The distribution box shall be sealed to a NEMA 4X or equal rating to permit installation in the pump compartment Foam concentrate flow feedback shall be provided to the control unit through the distribution box by a sensor mounted in the foam pump body Rotors in the foam discharge side of the foam pump shall provide the targets to pulse the sensor to generate a feedback signal The distribution box shall receive 12 volt direct current power from the apparatus electrical system as the only source of power to operate the system and power component sensors Control power shall be distributed to the control unit flow meter sensor and foam concentrate feedback sensor through a conductor in the 100 electrically shielded cable sets provided by the foam proportioner manufacturer The microprocessor in the control unit shall process input signals from the flow meter sensor and foam feedback sensor to determine the proper duty cycle for the electric motor to run The distribution box shall provide power to the electric motor based on signals received from the control unit at a variable rate to ensure that the correct proportion of foam concentrate preset by the pump operator on the control unit is injected into the water pump discharge stream The distribution box shall have a main power c
18. One 1 35 three section extension ladder Alco Lite PEL 35 ABWNre One 1 12 fiberglass pike poles One 1 10 fiberglass pike poles One 1 8 fiberglass pike poles One 1 6 fiberglass pike poles Two 2 4 fiberglass pike poles with D handles A BWNRe AERIAL OUTRIGGERS AND STABILIZER SPECIFICATIONS Aerial Set Up Requirements With the stabilizers set the aerial device shall be capable of being raised from the bedded position to maximum elevation and extension and rotated 90 degrees Two or more of these functions shall be permitted to be performed simultaneously These functions are required to be completed within 75 seconds or less no exceptions Extension Beams The extension beams shall entirely enclose the extension cylinders to prevent damage to the rods and hoses Each outrigger shall be controlled independently which can extend and lower the outrigger at the same time or raise and retract the outrigger at the same time A double box design shall enclose the jack cylinders completely to protect the rods from damage that could result from exterior circumstances Jack Cylinders The jack cylinders shall have pilot operated check valves for both the raised and lowered positions Each jack tube shall be drilled for mechanical pin locks for a safety backup The outrigger jack cylinders shall be mounted so they can be removed from the top of the outrigger jack tube Jack cylinders that are removed
19. One 1 Fire Com UH 10 headset shall be provided Each headset shall have a noise canceling electret microphone detent volume control liquid foam ear seals The headset is specially designed dome accommodates most helmets and will not interfere with helmet fit or comfort The microphone boom rotates 180 to allow headset operation with right or left hand Secure Red PTT button on the dome requires a solid push to activate and deactivate eliminating the chance of accidental transmissions This headset will activate the radio as a transmit One 1 Fire Com Headset plug in modules for interior mounting in apparatus Single plug One 1 cable will be required for the headset installation OFFICER S POSITION The following headset shall be installed adjacent to the officer s seating position in the cab One 1 Fire Com UH 20 headset shall be provided Each headset shall have a noise canceling electret microphone detent volume control liquid foam ear seals The headset is specially designed dome accommodates most helmets and will not interfere with helmet fit or comfort The microphone boom rotates 180 to allow headset operation with right or left hand Secure Black PTT button on the dome requires a solid push to activate and deactivate eliminating the chance of accidental transmissions This headset will NOT activate the radio as a transmit One 1 Fire Com Headset plug in modules for interior mounting in apparatus Single plug One
20. PSDF P09 0004 DRAIN DISCHARGES The 3 4 inch drain valves shall be equipped with 90 degree fittings to direct the discharge water beneath the pump module away from the pump operator s panel AKRON BALL VALVES All ball valves shall be manual control 1 4 turn Akron heavy duty valves with stainless steel ball unless specified otherwise The valves shall have an all cast brass body with flow optimizing stainless steel ball and dual polymer seats The valve shall be capable of dual directional flow while incorporating a self locking ball feature using an automatic friction lock design and specially designed flow optimizing brass ball The valve shall not require the lubrication of seats or any other internal waterway parts and be capable of swinging out of the waterway for maintenance by the removal of six bolts TANK TO PUMP The tank to pump piping shall be capable of delivering water to the pump at a rate of five hundred 500 gallons per minute This flow shall be sustained while pumping to a minimum of 80 of the certified tank capacity with the apparatus on level ground No exceptions are allowed to this section The tank to pump line shall run straight without elbows from the pump to the front face of the water tank and down into the tank sump A rubber coupling shall be included in this line to prevent damage from vibration or chassis flexing The tank to pump line shall be plumbed with 3 Schedule 40 stainless steel high pressure pi
21. Permission to keep or store the apparatus in any building owned or occupied by the purchaser or its use by the Fire Department during the above specified period with permission of the manufacturer shall not constitute acceptance INSPECTION TRIPS One 1 inspection trips for up to four 4 Fire Department personnel each shall be made to the manufacturer s facility during the course of construction of the apparatus Air travel for distances over 250 miles meals and lodging expenses shall be included BID DRAWINGS REQUIRED The vendor shall submit two 2 copies of D size full size engineered construction drawings with its proposal No proposals will be considered without complete engineered construction drawings submitted with the proposal Submitted drawings must be specifically for the proposed apparatus and depict all major specified components These drawings shall show the following minimum views front view street side with proposed chassis curbside with proposed chassis rear view top view with proposed chassis hose bed height and approach and departure angle The drawings shall contain the dimensions for the overall length in feet and inches overall height in feet and inches wheelbase angle of approach angle of departure overall width of the apparatus hose bed volume dimensions indicating the hose bed width length and height Submission of similar to or standard drawings or statements referencing submission
22. The aerial ladder sections shall carry a warranty against structural failures caused by defective design or workmanship for a period the earlier of twenty 20 years or 100 000 miles This warranty shall commence on the date vehicle is accepted by the original purchaser AERIAL OUTRIGGERS STABILIZERS CORROSION PROTECTION WARRANTY A corrosion protection warranty shall be provided for the aerial outriggers and stabilizers for a period of twenty five 25 years The conditions of the corrosion protection warranty shall be as follows OTHER WARRANTIES Applicable extended warranties for certain major chassis components such as the axles engine transmission apparatus body tank pump and related components etc shall be submit with their proposal a copy of the warranty to be furnished Page 93 SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUMPER APPARATUS Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS Bidders are requested to read the complete bid invitation carefully and submit their proposals in strict accordance with the requirements set forth Any questions regarding this specification must be submitted in writing via E mail to Fire Chief Packard at rpackard surfsidebeach org a minimum of ten 10 business days prior to the bid opening date Clarifications corrections and or changes shall be sent out in writing via E mail to all prospective bidders The purchaser reserves the right to reject any or all bids or accept any bid presented which meet o
23. The mechanical seal shall be two inches in diameter and shall be spring loaded maintenance free and self adjusting Mechanical seal construction shall be a carbon sealing ring stainless steel coil spring Viton rubber boot and a tungsten carbide seat with Teflon backup seal ANODE SYSTEM To reduce the effect of galvanic action the pump shall be equipped with two zinc 2 anodes One anode is to be installed on the inlet suction side of the system and one anode is to be installed on the pressure outlet Page 138 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 side of the system THERMAL PROTECTION The pump shall be equipped with a Hale TRV L thermal protection device which monitors the water temperature of the pump and relieves water when the temperature inside the pump exceeds the preset value of the relief valve 120 degrees F 49 degrees C The TRV shall automatically dump a controlled amount of water to the atmosphere or back to the tank when the pump water temperature exceeds the preset value The valve shall automatically close when the water temperature cools to below the preset value A chrome panel placard with a visual warning lamp and test button shall be provided on the operator s panel The warning light shall illuminate when the Thermal Relief Valve is open and discharging water MASTER DRAIN The apparatus shall be equipped with a Manual Master Pump Drain for draining of the lower pump cavities volute and selected water carryi
24. The speedlay shall be plumbed with 2 Schedule 40 stainless steel high pressure pipe A 2 quarter turn ball valve shall be used to control water flow The outlet shall be equipped with a 2 polished stainless steel 90 degree swivel with 1 1 2 male NST thread located in the hosebed This speedlay bed shall be capable of carrying two hundred fifty feet 250 of 1 3 4 double jacketed hose The speedlay hosebed shall have inside dimensions of 10 wide x 10 1 2 tall x 72 wide The speedlay valve controls shall be mounted on the operator s panel A 1 4 turn drain valve shall be installed on each speedlay The valve shall be nickel plated with 3 4 NPT female inlet and outlet thread Two 2 removable aluminum hose trays shall be provided for the speedlay hose beds Poly guides shall be provided at the sides upper and lower edges of each speedlay opening on both sides of the apparatus body to protect the hose and couplings DOUBLE SPEEDLAY HOSEBED WEBBING Black webbing shall be provided over each side opening of the speedlay hosebeds complete with Quick release fasteners The walkway side of the speedlay assembly shall have a bright finished aluminum front cover LEFT SIDE DISCHARGES The discharges on the left street side of the pump panel shall contain Two 2 2 1 2 discharge shall be provided The discharge outlet shall have a 2 1 2 quarter turn swing out valve The discharge shall be provided with chrome plated 30 degree disch
25. The tailboard shall provide protection for the rear body compartments and shall provided recessed mounting for the rear ICC marker lights It shall be bolted to the rear support structure REAR HANDRAILS Two 2 ribbed 1 1 4 diameter aluminum handrails with chrome plated stanchions shall be supplied and installed at rear of the apparatus body one 1 on each side adjacent to the rear compartment door One 1 ribbed 1 1 4 diameter aluminum handrails with chrome plated stanchions shall be supplied and installed on each side at rear of the apparatus body REAR TOW EYES Two 2 heavy duty fabricated painted steel tow loops shall be provided on the rear of the chassis frame rails extending through the rear of the body below the torque box compartment The loops shall be manufactured from a minimum of 1 1 4 thick 50 000 psi yield material and shall have a 3 interior diameter hole to allow for the use of a tow chain end hook The loops shall be attached to the frame rail with a minimum of four 4 Grade 8 fasteners on each loop HOSEBED FLOODLIGHT One 1 Unity AG hosebed floodlight shall be mounted at the front right corner of the hosebed The light shall be controlled from a water proof switch on the lamp head Page 81 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 BACKBOARD One 1 Pro Lite model PL ONP orange polyethylene backboard shall be provided and located in the apparatus body OUTRIGGER COVER PANELS Each out and down outrigger s
26. Two 2 black anti sail mud flaps shall be mounted behind the rear wheels BODY RUBRAIL The apparatus body shall have a bolt on extruded polished stainless steel rub rail affixed to the side beneath each door area The rub rail shall provide additional strength and protection and shall be constructed of 3 8 x 1 1 2 stainless steel fastened with stainless steel fasteners Each rub rail shall be attached to the apparatus body with stand off spacers made from 1 diameter UHMW Polyethylene bar stock Page 153 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 REAR WORK LIGHTS Two 2 recess mounted area work lamps shall be provided above the tailboard one 1 each side on the inner face of the beavertail The lights shall be shall be switched on when the parking brake is set and the apparatus is running with the master battery switch in the ON position UNDERBODY LIGHTING Underbody ground lights shall be provided under the apparatus body as required by current NFPA 1901 Four 4 Truck Lite model 60 ground lights shall be provided at the rear of the apparatus body two 2 each side to illuminate under the rear compartments There shall also be two 2 model 40 ground lights provided at the outer front corners of the apparatus body one 1 each side to illuminate the area under the forward compartments and pump panel areas All underbody ground lights shall be switched on when the parking brake is set and the apparatus is running with the master bat
27. a 2 3 4 offset Wiring shall extend from the pole bottom with a 4 retractile cord These lights shall be activated from the tip light switch on the turntable and the platform lights switch on the platform Page 73 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 120 VOLT RECEPTACLE PLATFORM BASKET One 1 120 volt AC circuit shall be run through the collector ring swivel with one 1 L5 20 receptacle mounted in the platform basket with a weather proof cover LADDER RUNG LIGHTING The ladder rungs of each aerial section shall be equipped with 12 volt BLUE LED rope lighting The rope lighting shall run the full length of the climbing portion of each section These lights shall be activated from the turntable tracking light switch CAB TILT AERIAL INTERLOCK A limit switch shall be installed on the aerial boom support to inhibit cab tilt unless the aerial is raised from the ladder travel support HYDRAULIC SYSTEM The hydraulic system shall design and furnished to meet the requirements for the aerial as bid This includes tank capacity and filters HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE SYSTEM An electrical start stop hot shift PTO shall be mounted to the transmission The PTO shall be connected to the hydraulic pump and shall supply power for all aerial and outrigger operations Electrical safety wiring shall require that the vehicle be in neutral and the parking brake set before the PTO will operate A PTO Engaged indicator light is installed in the cab
28. a manual locking handle The tank refill shall be plumbed with high pressure flexible piping and high pressure flexible piping stainless steel couplings TANK SUMP AND CONNECTIONS There shall be one 1 sump standard per tank The sump shall have a minimum 3 FNPT threaded outlet on the bottom for a drain plug This shall be used as a combination clean out and drain All tanks shall have an anti swirl plate located above the dip tube There will be two 2 standard tank outlets one for tank to sump suction line and one for a tank fill line All tank fill couplings shall be backed with flow deflectors to break up the stream of water entering the tank and be capable of withstanding sustained fill rates of up to 1 000 GPM All auxiliary outlets and inlets must meet N F P A 1900 guidelines in effect at the time of manufacture TANK MOUNTING The tank shall be mounted on the aerial torque box and shall be insulated from the torque box with hard rubber insulators The tank shall be designed on the free floating suspension principal and shall not require the use of hold downs The tank shall be completely removable without disturbing or dismantling the apparatus body structure EXTERNAL FOAM TANK A thirty 30 gallon polypropylene foam concentrate tank shall be furnished The foam tank shall be plumbed to the on board Class A foam system A drain valve shall be provided at the lowest point of the foam tank The foam tank shall drain shall dire
29. access panel for maintenance and troubleshooting of devices mounted on the control center The apparatus warning light switch panel shall be mounted on the control center immediately to right of the driver The apparatus parking brake control valve shall be located on the engine enclosure mounted control center The parking brake control valve shall be able to be controlled by the officer in the event of an emergency SWITCH PANEL The switch panel shall be a Class 1 Smart Programmable Switch SPS or equal panel installed as a multiplexed node to provide input and output information to the apparatus electrical system The panel shall have ergonomic rubber molded rocker type switches with backlighting The panel shall include one 1 function as a master control switch to allow for pre selection of response mode functions The remaining switches shall be programmed and labeled with the manufacturer standards as to the custom options selected for the vehicle ELECTRICAL SYSTEM The apparatus shall be hard wired or equipped with a Class ES Key Management System or equivalent multiplex system for complete control of the electrical system devices This management system shall be capable of performing load management functions system monitoring and reporting and be fully programmable for control of the electrical system The ES Key system shall utilize a Controller Area Network CAN to provide multiplexed control signals for real time opera
30. axle with the minimum rated capacity of 24 000 lbs The actual load rating shall be determined by the manufacturer This to include the fully loaded vehicle 1500 pounds of personnel and equipment in the cab and 5 000 pounds of hose and equipment in the body and full tank of water and full tank of fuel VEHICLE TOP SPEED The rear axle shall be geared for a top speed of 65 to 68 mph at engine governed RPM AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LUBE The axle shall have the initial factory fill made with non synthetic axle lube meeting the axle manufacturer s recommendations REAR AXLE OIL SEALS The rear axle shall be equipped with premium oil bath type oil seals as supplied on the axle from the axle manufacturer REAR AXLE DISC BRAKES MERITOR ROCK WELL DiscPlus EX 225 air disc brakes shall be installed on the Meritor Rockwell single rear axle The DiscPlus air disc brakes shall provide improved fade resistance and wet weather performance The rotors shall be vented to facilitate brake cooling SINGLE AXLE REAR SUSPENSION The rear suspension shall have a rating of 27 000 lbs Capacity The rear suspension shall be a self leveling slipper type with a main torque leaf that contains a military wrapper The torque leaf shall contain a bronze bushing for long service life The actual suspension shall be determined by the manufacturer based of calculated load REAR SHOCKS Dual heavy duty shock absorbers shall be installed on the rear suspension Page 101
31. be controlled separately Four 4 forward facing and three 3 rear facing full adjustable diffusers with shutoff capability shall be utilized to direct the air flow through the cab The air conditioning on off switch thermostat control and blower switches shall be located on the evaporator unit The air conditioning system shall use R134A Freon 36 000 BTU SUPPLEMENTAL HEATER A 36 000 BTU auxiliary heater shall be furnished inside the conditioning evaporator unit to provide additional cab heating during cooler weather The heater core is to be plumbed to the water lines of the engine cooling system CAB INSULATION Foam rubber type insulation shall be installed in the rear wall and the cab ceiling to provide a better sound and heat barrier The insulation shall be a minimum of 1 thick The material shall be compliant with FMVSS 302 DASH TRIM The drivers cab dash console shall be made of black ABS with an appearance of the latest in automotive design styling Accompanying the dash console in the forward section of the cab shall be an officer s side flat dash for the mounting of a mobile data terminal The forward overhead console area shall have an automotive styled black ABS covering This console shall be provided with a center overhead area to house sirens officer s side speedometer AM FM radio and an Page 29 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 information center The console shall have depressed areas for styling with the inst
32. bed shall comply with the current NFPA requirements The interior of the hose bed shall be free of projections such as nuts sharp edges or brackets that may damage hose The hose bed and walls shall be manufactured from stainless steel No exceptions to this requirement are allowed An aluminum extrusion shall be installed over the rear opening of the hose bed to protect the body from wear The hose bed bottom shall be fitted with removable slatted ribbed 6 heavy duty extruded aluminum floorboards ADJUSTABLE HOSE BED DIVIDERS Two 2 adjustable hose bed dividers shall be provided Each divider shall be fabricated from 250 thick smooth aluminum plate 5052 H32 alloy The rear end of each divider shall have a 3 radius corner and shall be sanded and deburred to prevent damage to hose There shall be two hand hold openings provided One 1 at the rear in a vertical position and one 1 approximately 24 inches in from the rear in a horizontal position BACKBOARD STORAGE COMPARTMENT A storage compartment shall be furnished in the hose bed attached to the side of one of the hose bed dividers for the storage of one 1 backboard The compartment shall have interior dimensions of 4 x 17 x 75 deep and shall be enclosed and shall be provided with an opening at the rear of the apparatus The opening shall be provided with a strap to secure the backboard HOSEBED COVER A red vinyl hose bed cover shall be provided and designed to cover the e
33. been fastened SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM MONITOR Mounted in the overhead console in the driver s area the indicator system shall indicate seat belt use for each individual seating position when the seat is occupied the seat belt remains unfastened and the parking brake is released EMS STORAGE CABINET A storage compartment full height x 40 W x 20 D shall be provided on the rear wall with the door opening facing the front of the cab The cabinet shall be bolted construction made of 304 stainless steel and with a brushed finish The EMS Cabinet shall be installed on centered on the rear wall The EMS cabinet shall be provided with a Gortite or equal roll up door facing forward The roll up door shall be constructed of double sided aluminum extrusions connected with a ball and socket joint The extrusions shall be 1 3 8 wide x 3 8 thick with satin anodized finishing A flexible EDPM extrusion shall be provided between each slat to insure a weather tight seal Aluminum extrusions shall be individually replaceable without disassembling the entire door by removing push out clips on each end A vertically hinged door shall be furnished on each end so medical bag etc could be removed without climbing into the cab Side channels for each door to ride in shall be provided with santoprene seals to prevent dirt and moisture from entering the exterior compartment A single piece top drip rail shall be provided with a santoprene seal to prevent
34. beneath the left rear step If the scene light is left in the ON position the lights shall automatically turn off when the truck is parking brake is released APPARATUS BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM All body electrical shall conform to NFPA 1901 latest edition standards The apparatus shall be equipped with a heavy duty 12 volt negative ground system All 12 volt apparatus wiring shall pass through a heavy duty power disconnect solenoid The 12 volt control of the power disconnect switch is to be triggered by the Master Battery Disconnect The apparatus shall be equipped with a Class Es Key Management System for complete control of the electrical system devices The right rear compartment shall house a relay based Power Distribution Module PDM The PDM shall contain 12 standard automotive relays Each relay s output shall be monitored by the Es Key system to provide true on off feedback Each output shall be capable of handling up to 30 amps and be protected by an automatic circuit breaker The PDM shall be mounted on a removable panel in the left rear compartment with sufficient harness length to allow a technician the ability to remove the PDM and place it on a compartment shelf for diagnostics and service All wiring shall be color coded and function coded to assist the technician in servicing the electrical system All circuits shall be divided and balanced for proper load distribution Where possible wiring shall be routed Page 155 Propo
35. diamond plate door mounted on a piano hinge CAB STEP DIMENSIONS The front cab steps shall have the following overall dimensional requirements Driver s lower step size 10 1 4 inches deep minimum Driver s lower step size 29 1 2 inches front to back Officer s lower step size 10 1 4 inches deep minimum Officer s lower step size 29 1 2 inches front to back Page 27 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 INTERMEDIATE CAB STEP The cab shall have a full width intermediate LaserGrip anti slip inside step The intermediate step shall be approximately 9 inches from the top of the lower step to the top of the intermediate step INTERIOR CAB STEP TRIM The cab steps shall be completely enclosed behind each door No portion of the cab entrance step shall be exposed when the door is in the closed position The lower step shall be sealed from the under side of the cab to eliminate road splash from entering the step area while the vehicle is driving The horizontal step surfaces shall be covered with bright aluminum tread plate meeting the requirements of NFPA 1901 The vertical toe kick surface area of the cab step wells shall be covered with aluminum tread plate COMPARTMENT OPEN LIGHT A Red Open Compartment Flashing Light Whelen OS Series LED shall be mounted on the face of the overhead panel A chrome flange is to be supplied with the light This compartment open door light is wired with a flasher to the power panel for completion to the compart
36. dirt and moisture from entering the compartment when the door is fully closed The bottom of each door shall also be provided with a santoprene seal All nonmetallic parts shall be glass filled nylon The door latches shall be keyed locking stainless steel lift bars and shall be provided with a magnetic door switch system One key to fit all doors EMS CABINET LIGHTING Two 2 LED strip lights shall be provided mounted inside the cabinet one 1 on each side of the roll up door These lights shall be controlled by the door switch for illumination ALUMINUM SHELVES ADJUSTABLE EMS CABINET Three 3 adjustable aluminum shelves shall be installed and shall have a flange 1 1 2 deep and a minimum Page 39 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 material thickness of 190 up to 30 in length Each shelf shall be fully adjustable in height and held in place by extruded uprights 110 VOLT RECEPTACLE One 1 120 volt AC single receptacle shall be provided with a weatherproof cover centered in the upper portion of the EMS cabinet This receptacle shall be wired to the shoreline connection for charging devices stored in the EMS cabinet The electrical outlet shall be a NEMA 5 15 rated at 120 volt AC 15 amp duplex straight blade receptacle AIR HORNS Dual stutter tone air horns shall be recessed into the front bumper one each side To eliminate inadvertent operation the chassis air horns shall be operable only when the battery selector and i
37. face The front grille shall have a radiator rock guard to assist in preventing damage to the radiator core The cab shall have one 1 engine hot air exhaust and one 1 engine air cleaner intake on each side of the cab These openings shall be covered with a honey comb wire screen and shall have a bright polished stainless steel outer grille Page 123 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 CAB MUDFLAPS Mud flaps shall be installed behind the front tires These mud flaps shall be a minimum of 22 wide to protect the underneath of the cab and body CAB GROUND LIGHTING One 1 light shall be mounted beneath each door These lights shall be designed to provide illumination on areas under the driver and crew riding area exits All cab ground lights shall switchable and shall automatically activate when any cab exit door is opened MIRRORS 16 1 2 X 7 stainless steel heated remote control mirror heads shall be mounted on spring loaded retractable mirror arms Includes a 5 1 2 x 8 5 convex mirror head UNDER CAB ENGINE MAINTENANCE LIGHTS Two 2 engine maintenance lights shall be supplied beneath the cab These lights shall illuminate automatically when the cab is tilted to the full tilt position WHEEL WELL LINERS To reduce road splash and allow for easy cleaning bolt in front wheel well liners are to be installed Stainless steel material is to be used for the liner for ease of cleaning and eliminate corrosive action created by ro
38. from the bottom of the outrigger jack tube will not be accepted Outrigger Deployment Alarm and Warning System The outrigger deployment alarm of not less than 87 DBA shall sound at all times while the outrigger master switch is in the on position and stops sounding only when the outrigger switch is turned off The audible alarm shall warn personnel that outrigger movement is possible at any time the switch is on A red LED flashing light shall be mounted to the inside of the vertical outrigger jack beam The aerial master switch shall activate the lights An amber indicator light shall be located on the outrigger control panel for each outrigger to indicate when the outrigger jack is supporting enough load to be in firm contact with the ground Page 67 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 Safety Features The outrigger system provides the following minimum safety features 1 Amber indicator light at the outrigger control station shall indicate circuit completion to show that the unit is ready for aerial operation 2 Red warning lights at the outrigger and aerial operator s control consoles shall warn the operator that one 1 or more outriggers has been short set 3 An aerial outrigger interlock system shall be provided to prevent the lifting of the aerial from the nested position until the operator places all jacks in the load supporting configuration An electrical can bus encoder system at the ladder pivot prevents operation of th
39. if the treadle valve is depressed while the spring brakes are applied the spring brakes shall release and remain released as long as the treadle valve is depressed They shall reapply immediately when the treadle valve is released The piping in the air system shall be 2 ply nylon reinforced color coded tubing for all stationary lines AIR DRYER The air system shall include a MERITOR WABCO System Saver 1200 air dryer The dryer shall have a capacity of 30 CFM of air flow The air dryer shall have a spin on desiccant cartridge for ease in servicing the dryer desiccant The air dryer shall incorporate an integral turbo cut off valve The turbo cut off valve shall close the path between the air compressor and the air dryer purge valve during the compressor unload cycle This shall allow the air dryer to purge the water and contaminates without any loss of turbo boost or engine horsepower A 12 volt 100 watt heated moisture ejector shall be an integral part of the air dryer This heater shall be thermostatically controlled The electrical connection for the heater shall use a sealed electrical connector to protect against moisture and corrosion AUTOMATIC MOISTURE EJECTORS All air reservoirs of the chassis air system shall be supplied with automatic moisture ejectors The reservoir drain valves shall allow the accumulation of contaminants that are collected in the reservoirs to be drained Page 102 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 off to
40. in the apparatus body shall be installed in seal tite weather resistant conduit FORWARD FACING BROW LIGHT One 1 brow light shall be provided and mounted centered on the leading edge of the cab roof facing forward There shall be One 1 Fire Research Focus FCA800 Series roof mount lamp head s provided The mounting bracket shall attach to the light head chosen for the mounting position Wiring shall exit from a weatherproof strain relief on the lamp head The lamp head shall have one 1 quartz halogen 750 watt 120 volt bulb The bulb will draw 6 3 amps and generate 19 600 lumens The bulb shall be accessible through the front The lamp head shall direct 50 percent of the light onto the action area while providing 50 percent to illuminate the working area The lamp head shall incorporate heat dissipating fins and be no more than 5 deep by 3 3 8 high by 10 wide Lamp head and mounting arm shall be powder coated white The floodlight shall be UL listed as a scene light for fire service use The brow light shall have a white housing One 1 12 volt switch shall be wired through 120 volt relay and shall be located in the cab switch panel for the apparatus body quartz light s as selected FRONT BODY QUARTZ LIGHTS The following light shall be provided mounted on the left and right front corners of the body Fire Research Focus model FCA100 M15 lamp head shall be provided The lamp head mounting arm shall terminate in 3 4 NPT threads Wi
41. in the chassis air intake system This arrestor shall be mounted behind the intake grille to filter out airborne embers HORTON FAN A HORTON fan clutch shall be installed on the engine A manual switch shall be provided in the dash to over ride the fan control in event of fan failure or conditions that may result in overheating of the engine EXHAUST SYSTEM A single exhaust pipe shall be provided for the engine The exhaust pipe shall be supplied with a 1500 degree fiberglass tape with vermiculite The wrap shall extend from the engine turbo charger to just below the frame rail The aluminized muffler shall be located under the frame on the right side of the apparatus The tailpipe shall extend from the exhaust muffler aftertreatment device to the rear of the vehicle making a 90 bend to exit the vehicle ahead of the rear tires on the curbside of the vehicle The end of the pipe shall be cut square or perpendicular to the exhaust pipe centerline TRANSMISSION The transmission shall be an Allison 4000EVS automatic transmission with electronic controls The transmission shall be equipped with a lock up control circuit that shall automatically shift the transmission into 4th gear lock up when the pump is shifted into gear Page 18 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 TRANSMISSION COOLER An automatic transmission cooler shall be provided as an integral part located in the bottom tank of the radiator It shall be designed to withstand 165
42. of its governing body In the Present of PRINCIPAL Witness By SURETY Witness By NOTE a Where the Performance Bond is executed by an attorney in fact there shall be attached to each copy of the Bond a Certified copy of Power of Attorney properly executed and dated a An authorized agent of the bonding company licensed to do business in South Carolina shall countersign each copy of the Bond The title of the person countersigning the Bond shall appear after his or her signature b The Seal of the bonding company shall be attached to each copy of the Bond c The VENDOR S signature on the Bond shall correspond with the signature in the Agreement PB 2 d e Page 171 The Bond shall be accompanied by a corporate resolution which may be combined with the corporate resolution granting the signing officer authority to execute agreement granting the corporate officer whom executes the Bond the authority to do so Surety companies executing bonds must appear on the Treasury Department s most current list Circular 570 as amended and be authorized to transact business in the State of South Carolina PB 3
43. off valve shall be located near the inlet to the primary fuel filter FUEL WATER SEPARATOR The Cummins engine shall be equipped with an integrated fuel water separator with a self venting bottom drain valve This filter shall be able to remove up to 95 of dissolved water and up to 99 of free standing water ALTERNATOR A LEECE NEVILLE model LN4867J 270 Amp alternator shall be installed on the engine This alternator is internally rectified and regulated FIRETRUCK CAB The cab shall be the manufacturers Top of the Line model The apparatus shall be designed to operate in emergency conditions These conditions require the apparatus to maneuver into areas at a high rate of speed To facilitate in these operations a cab over engine design is required in order to reduce the overall length of the apparatus thus increasing the maneuverability The cab design must be such to provide safe and efficient transport of emergency personnel The cabin shall be designed with four 4 side doors of the largest size possible and with a grab handle and step arrangement to provide ease of entry and egress There shall be up to four 4 positions available for occupant transport with a minimum of two 2 forward facing seating positions in the cab The number of seats and seating locations are described in detail later in this document Page 20 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 The apparatus cab shall be of the latest in automotive design stylin
44. on a control panel installed on the pump panel The foam refill system will automatically shut off when the foam tank is full The refill system quick connection shall be located beneath the pump panel running board to prevent foam from spilling onto the running board during connection operations System features Weather proof on of rocker switch with integral green power on indicator light Red refill PUMP ON indicator light Automatic tank fill shutoff vertical or side mount float switches Thermally protected 12 volt motor Relay operated motor power circuit 5 gpm capacity 8 foot lift Self priming pump can run dry and re prime itself automatically Composite pump head with Buna N diaphragm All corrosion resistant components Compatible with Class A or Class B foam concentrates Quick connect inlet hose with wand Suction inlet strainer FOAM SYSTEM OUTLETS The foam system shall be distributed into the following discharge outlets Two 2 1 1 2 crosslay discharges One 1 front jumpline discharge FOAM SYSTEM CONTROLS The system shall be equipped with an electronic control unit suitable for installation on the pump operator panel as the single point of operation for the foam proportioning system Incorporated within the control unit shall be a microprocessor that receives input from water flow meter while receiving foam concentrate pump output information from the foam concentrate flow meter The microprocessor through constant c
45. one 1 end red This light bar system fulfills the requirements for Upper Zone A and in combination with the upper rear warning devices fulfills the requirements for Upper Zones B C and D Any clear warning light s in the light bar shall be disabled automatically for the Blocking Right of Way mode The light bar s shall be mounted over the driver and officer s doors LOW LEVEL WARNING LIGHTS Four 4 Whelen warning lights 600 Series Super LED light heads shall be mounted on the front of the chassis above the headlights in a second headlight style module located in the inner position on each side The light heads shall include an internal flasher with 14 flash patterns steady burn and Hi Low power The warning lights shall be programmed for Hi power with the same flash pattern for both the right and left light head These lights fulfill the requirements for Lower Zone A lower level warning devices Warning light lenses shall be red in color FRONT INTERSECTION LIGHTS Two 2 Whelen warning lights 600 Series Super LED light heads shall be mounted one 1 on each side of the front bumper gravelshield with a Whelen chrome plated flange Page 85 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 The light heads shall include an internal flasher with 14 flash patterns steady burn and Hi Low power The warning lights shall be programmed for Hi power with the same flash pattern for both the right and left intersection light head These two 2
46. outrigger aerial interlock system One 1 switch to start and stop all aerial and outrigger operations One 1 switch for the emergency power unit Amber indicating lights shall signal when the outriggers are extended or supporting sufficient load A pulsing beeper shall be activated when the outrigger system is in use One 1 red flashing light shall be provided to indicate if outriggers have been short set One 1 aerial hour meter connected to the PTO shall be installed at the outrigger control station One 1 hydraulic pressure filter indicator light OY Oy ee AMBER INDICATING LIGHTS Indicator lights shall be furnished to indicate when an outrigger is extended and the jack cylinder is supporting sufficient load when an outrigger is extended and not lowered indicating the jack cylinder is not supporting any load or if an outrigger is short jacked LADDER amp OUTRIGGER STOWED INDICATOR A ladder and outrigger stowed indicator light will be provided in the cab to show that the ladder is not bedded and or that one or more outriggers are not in the stowed position The wire will be connected to the door ajar light OUTRIGGER ACCESS PANELS EXTENSION PANELS Outrigger access panels shall be located on the body of the aerial to allow easy access to the outrigger extension cylinders These panels shall be located beside the outrigger jack cylinder OUTRIGGER WARNING SIGNS The outrigger shields shall have warning signs install
47. pipe The adjustment control shall be located behind the street side pump panel The air bleeder valve shall be mounted on the lower right pump panel drain panel Air bleeder valve connections shall have a restriction no larger than 3 4 19 mm to prevent water hammer when filling hose If an intake primer bleeder selector is selected this valve will not be installed to reduce operator complexity DOUBLE SPEEDLAY HOSEBED The speedlays shall be arranged at the front of the pump module The 1 speedlay toward the top of the speedlay assembly and the 2 speedlay immediately below the first The speedlays shall be 12 wide The top of the speedlay unit shall have a brushed stainless steel shelf to cover the upper hose area and to provide a working surface for the pump operator TOP SPEEDLAY The top speedlay shall be equipped with a 1 1 2 male NST outlet The speedlay shall be plumbed with 2 Schedule 40 stainless steel high pressure pipe A 2 quarter turn ball valve shall be used to control water Page 140 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 flow The outlet shall be equipped with a 2 polished stainless steel 90 degree swivel with 1 1 2 male NST thread located in the hosebed This speedlay bed shall be capable of carrying two hundred fifty feet 250 of 1 3 4 double jacketed hose The speedlay hosebed shall have inside dimensions of 10 wide x 10 1 2 tall x 72 wide The bottom speedlay shall be equipped with a 1 1 2 male NST outlet
48. plates and bolt on roof ladder mounting brackets installed on the outside of the base section of the aerial opposite of the control panel An Alco lite roof ladder shall be installed on the base section of the aerial The ladder is to be a standard width Alco Lite roof ladder ROOF LADDER An Alco Lite Model PRL 16 16 foot aluminum roof ladder with folding steel roof hooks on one end and steel spikes on the other end shall be provided on the apparatus The ladder shall meet or exceed applicable NFPA standards RESCUE BASKET MOUNTINGS A Junkins rescue basket model JSA 200 or approved equal plastic rescue basket and mounting shall be installed on the outside of the base section The mounting will be an aluminum box mounted on the outside of the base section of the aerial ladder for storage of a rescue basket The box shall have a hinged cover with latches to secure the cover The box shall be approximately 26 high x 10 wide x 86 long It shall be constructed of 1 8 smooth aluminum and painted to match ladder sections PLATFORM BASKET EXTENDING ARMS Provisions are to be furnished for attaching a rescue basket to the platform basket PLATFORM BREATHING AIR SYSTEM A breathing air system shall be provided from the base section of the platform to the tip of the platform basket The system shall be installed to comply with all applicable sections of NFPA 1901 standards The cylinders shall be shipped fully pressurized with breathing a
49. progressive right center out and emergency All Flash The switch control box is to be mounted in the cab allowing for easy operation by the driver ALTERNATING HEADLIGHT WARNING The headlights shall be provided with an alternating headlight feature When the High Beam is selected the headlights shall become a standard high beam Any clear warning light s shall be disabled automatically for the Blocking Right of Way mode A cut off switch shall be supplied to turn off the alternating headlight function IDENTIFICATION AND SAFETY LABELS A permanent plate shall be installed in the driver s compartment to specify the quantity and type of the following fluids in the vehicle Engine oil Engine coolant Transmission fluid Pump Transmission Lubrication Fluid Pump Primer Fluid If applicable Drive Axle Lubrication Fluid Air conditioning refrigerant Air conditioning lubrication oil Power steering fluid 10 Transfer case fluid 11 Equipment rack fluid Page 87 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 12 Air compressor system lubricant 13 Generator system lubricant A permanent plate with pump performance data and serial numbers shall be installed on the pump panel A permanent plate shall be installed in the driver s compartment specifying the maximum number of personnel the vehicle is designed to carry per NFPA standards It shall be located in an area visible to the driver An accident preven
50. shall be GXL battery cable capable of handling 125 of the actual load It shall be run through a heat resistant flexible nylon HTZL loom rated at a minimum of 300 degrees Fahrenheit All cable connections shall be machine crimped and soldered STARTING CIRCUIT One 1 engine start button is to be located on the lower right dash panel It shall be wired to heavy duty solenoid rated at not less than 1100 amps The battery indicator light is to be located directly above the start button to indicate that the battery bank is on BATTERY CONDITIONER CHARGER A KUSSMAUL AUTO CHARGE 1200 battery charger shall be installed under the driver s seat for charging the batteries This charger shall include an integral bar graph display to indicate the condition of the batteries Automatic sensing of the battery condition shall stop charging when the batteries are fully charged Specifications Input 115 volts 50 60 Hz 12 amps maximum Output 12 vdc 0 40 amps SHORELINE AUTO EJECT A KUSSMAUL Super Auto Eject model 091 55 20 120 with yellow weatherproof cover shall be mounted on the cab exterior immediately adjacent to the rear of the driver s door The Super Auto Eject is to be completely sealed to prevent internal contamination of the working components The internal switch arrangement of the Super Auto Eject shall be designed to close and open the 120 volt AC circuit after the mating connector is inserted and before the connector is remove
51. shall be unacceptable and shall be cause for complete rejection of the bid Proposals taking total exception to the purchase specifications contained herein shall not be accepted and the bidder s proposal shall be deemed non responsive and treated accordingly MODEL TO BE BID The model requested in the purchase description that follows is intended to be the Top of the Line model for the manufacturer Sub standard models that delete trim functionality service and safety items shall not be acceptable Proposals for manufacturers Program trucks will not be considered A statement from the vendor shall be provided in the proposal that states that the chassis offered is the Top of the Line model from the manufacturer ROAD TEST CERTIFICATION A road test shall be conducted with the finished apparatus fully loaded During this time the apparatus shall not show loss of power and or overheating The transmission driveshaft or shafts and rear axle shall run free from abnormal vibration or noise throughout the operating range of the apparatus The apparatus when loaded shall have not less than 25 or more than 45 of the weight on the front axle and not less than 55 or more than 75 on the rear axle A The apparatus must be capable of accelerating to 35 mph from a standing start within 25 seconds on a level concrete highway without exceeding the maximum governed RPM of the engine Page 5 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 B The appara
52. tank is to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the normal service life of the apparatus in which the water tank is installed If a tank has a defect in material or workmanship covered by the warranty the tank manufacturer shall repair at their cost by authorized personnel or authorized third parties The tank manufacturer shall make an effort to effectuate repair within 48 hours following initial notification of a covered defect The tank manufacturer shall make a reasonable effort to repair tank at most convenient location to end user The tank manufacturer shall reimburse all reasonable costs associated with rendering the tank accessible for repair including but not limited to removal and reassembly of the hose bed floor BODY STRUCTURAL The bidder shall warrant only to the original purchaser and the first purchaser who places the motor vehicle in service that the apparatus body manufactured by the bidder the body under normal use and with normal maintenance will remain free from structural defects for a period of twenty five 20 years from the date that the motor vehicle was first placed in service Each bidder shall submit with their proposal a copy of the warranty to be furnished BODY CORROSION The bidder shall warrant only to the original purchaser and the first purchaser who places the motor vehicle in service that the apparatus body manufactured by the bidder the body under normal use and with normal m
53. that are beneficial to the intended operation of the completed apparatus Construction must be rugged and design must be certified to carry the loads as specified and to meet the road requirements and speed conditions as set forth under Performance Test and Requirements Welding shall not be employed in the assembly of the completed vehicle in a manner that shall prevent the removal of a major component part for service and or repair These specifications have not been established to preclude any bidders However the purchaser does not intend to make a decision solely based upon lowest price as determined by the US Supreme Court ruling Paddock vs Whitten but intends to purchase an apparatus that meets the intentions service and needs of the Surfside Beach Fire Department The apparatus being purchased is expected to have a 25 to 30 year service life Based on this requirement the department is extremely concerned that the apparatus remains structurally sound and the outward appearance remains in a like new condition with minimal maintenance and upkeep throughout the service life of the apparatus Aluminum apparatus bodies and differing construction designs will be reviewed and considered only if the builder manufacture will meet the same Body Structural Warranty requirements specified in this bid document DEVIATIONS FROM PROPOSAL REQUESTS Any exceptions deviations or areas the bidder exceeds the proposal requests shall b
54. tubeless radial tires These tires shall be mounted on 22 5 x 8 25 rims polished aluminum wheels with Dura Bright finish Stainless steel Lincoln Hat hub cover and bright finished nut covers Tandem rear axle GAWR using these tires shall be 54 000 lbs 120 psi AIR SYSTEM An air brake system meeting the requirements of the FMVSS 121 shall be provided The system shall consist of four 4 reservoirs with a 6 543 cu in volume One 1 2 181 cu in additional reservoir shall be connected to the chassis air system to provide an air supply for accessories such as air powered tools This reservoir shall include a pressure protection valve on the inlet side to allow full use of this tank without draining air from the chassis air system Total air reservoir must be a minimum of 8 700 cu in A quick build up system shall be provided capable of building enough air pressure to release the spring brake in less than thirty 30 seconds when starting with the entire air system at zero pounds pressure Page 14 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 The brake system shall be a split system One 1 system serving the rear brakes and one 1 system serving the front brakes The two 2 systems shall be connected with a double check valve that shall automatically shuttle air from the front system to the rear system should loss of air pressure occur This system shall also modulate the amount of air so the spring brakes shall apply in direct relationship to th
55. volume control liquid foam ear seals The headset is specially designed dome accommodates most helmets and will not interfere with helmet fit or comfort The microphone boom rotates 180 to allow headset operation with right or left hand Secure Black PTT button on the dome requires a solid push to activate and deactivate eliminating the chance of accidental transmissions This headset will NOT activate the radio as a transmit Appropriate for crew positions Two 2 Fire Com Headset plug in modules for interior mounting in apparatus Single plug Two 2 cables will be required for the headset installation WIRELESS INTERCOM HEADSETS Two 2 FireCom wireless headsets shall be furnished One for pump operator and one for turntable operator They shall have minimum range of 100 feet Secure Red PTT button on the dome requires a solid push to activate and deactivate eliminating the chance of accidental transmissions This headset will activate the radio as a transmit RADIO INTERFACE A radio interface cable will be provided for the following radio The intercom control shall be mounted on top of the engine doghouse within reach of the driver and officer RADIO ANTENNA MOUNTS Two 2 NMO mount shall be roof mounted on the officer s side of the cab The antenna mount shall be located 34 inches from the front face of the cab and 18 inches from the cab side The unterminated coax is to be routed in the cab to the radio power circuit termina
56. with a magnetic door ajar switch system Page 151 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 DEEP ALUMINUM SHELVES ADJUSTABLE Three 3 adjustable aluminum shelves shall be installed and shall have a flange 1 1 2 deep and a minimum material thickness of 190 up to 30 in length Each shelf shall be adjustable in height and held in place by four 4 extruded uprights Location to be determined SHALLOW ALUMINUM SHELVES ADJUSTABLE Three 3 adjustable aluminum shelves shall be installed and shall have a flange 1 1 2 deep and a minimum material thickness of 190 up to 30 in length Each shelf shall be adjustable in height and held in place by four 4 extruded uprights Location to be determined ALUMINUM TRAYS PULL OUT One 1 heavy duty pullout trays shall be installed and shall be equipped with Grant slides and a gas shock to hold the tray in both the in and out positions and shall be made from 190 aluminum with a maximum capacity of 250 pounds Location to be determined SWING OUT VERTICAL TOOL BOARD One 1 full height swing out vertical tool board s with a150 pound capacity shall be furnished and installed in an exterior body compartment The tool board shall be constructed of 25 aluminum A single D Ring latch shall be provided that can easily be operated with gloved hands To be determined HYDRAULIC LADDER RACK STORAGE An electric over hydraulic ladder rack shall be installed on the right side of the apparatus bod
57. 0 wide Lamp head and mounting arm shall be powder coated white The floodlight shall be UL listed as a scene light for fire service use The brow light shall have a white housing One 1 12 volt switch shall be wired through 120 volt relay and shall be located in the cab switch panel for the apparatus body quartz light as selected LEFT FRONT QUARTZ LIGHT The following light shall be provided mounted on the left front corner of the body or rear of cab Fire Research Focus model FCA100 S75 lamp head shall be provided The lamp head mounting arm shall terminate in 3 4 NPT threads Wiring shall extend from the lamp head mounting arm bottom The lamp head shall have one 1 quartz halogen 750 watt 120 volt bulb The bulb will draw 6 3 amps and generate 19 600 lumens The bulb shall be accessible through the front The lamp head shall direct 50 percent of the light onto the action area while providing 50 percent to illuminate the working area The lamp head angle of elevation shall be adjustable at a pivot in the mounting arm and the position locked with a round knurled locking knob The lamp head shall incorporate heat dissipating fins and be no more than 5 deep by 3 3 8 high by 10 wide Lamp head and mounting arm shall be powder coated white The floodlight shall be UL listed as a scene light for fire service use The light head shall be mounted on a side mount push up telescopic pole The light pole shall be anodized aluminum and have a kn
58. 09 0004 Reverse 5 03 The transmission shall be able to shift from first through fifth gear without operator intervention The chassis shall be geared for the top speed in 5th gear TRANSMISSION RANGE SELECTOR The transmission shall be controlled by a push button type shift control It shall be internally illuminated for night operation TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL SENSOR The transmission shall be equipped with the oil level sensor OLS This sensor shall allow the operator to obtain an indication of the fluid level from the shift selector The sensor display shall provide the following checks correct fluid level low fluid level and high fluid level DRIVELINES Universal joints and driveshafts shall be SPICER 1710 series or equal The driveshaft tube shall be a minimum of 4 0 diameter with a 134 tube wall thickness The driveshaft slip joints shall be coated to reduce sliding friction and thrust under high torque loads Permanent driveline installations shall be balanced to prevent vibration FUEL TANK The fuel tank shall have a capacity of 50 gallons US and be D O T certified It shall be mounted with straps bolted to the bottom frame flange to allow for easy removal The tank construction shall be of 12 gauge steel with single fuel pickup and return tubes The baffled tank shall be vented to prevent low vacuum and facilitate rapid filling The tank shall have a 2 NPT fill to the driver s side of the chassis The fuel tank
59. 1 1 4 including the skid resistant surface or covering For maximum strength the minimum design load for each rung shall be 500 Ib distributed over a 3 1 2 wide area at the center of the length of the rung with the rung oriented in its weakest position NON SKID AERIAL RUNG COVERING Each aerial rung shall be covered with two 2 pieces of a protective 3 M safety walk non skid material AERIAL WEAR PADS The aerial wear pads shall be easily adjustable and designed to make replacement easy Page 60 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 AERIAL SIGN PANELS The aerial manufacturer shall supply aerial sign brackets welded to the base section of the aerial These brackets shall be located on both sides of the base section The base section of the aerial device shall include sign panels 12 high x 120 long one on each side of the aerial The sign panels shall be painted to match the aerial ladder sections and lettered with 23k gold SURFSIDE BEACH EXTENSION MARKINGS To improve safety and to provide the operator with vital information extension markings shall be provided For best visibility the base section of the ladder shall include markings on the outside of the left handrail and the inside of the right handrail to indicate extension position of the ladder in operation The markings will be RED numbers and mark every 10 feet with a hash mark between the numbers ROOF LADDER MOUNTING BRACKETS BASE SECTION There shall be welded
60. 2 2009 Custom Pumpers Three 3 2009 Custom Pumpers L GF FA FH One 1 2009 100 Aerial Platform Option 3 Lease Purchase of Apparatus One 1 Custom Pumper Two 2 Custom Pumpers Three 3 Custom Pumpers Sf PF Fr LF One 1 100 Aerial Platform Note It is important that all apparatus be constructed with the exact same Cab design and layout for ease in training and operation with all controls being in the exact location by driver engineer both paid volunteer B 3 Page 166 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 VENDOR S AFFIDAVIT This Affidavit is Part of the BID STATE OF COUNTY OF Being duly sworn deposes and says that he resides at that he is the Give Title who signed the above Proposal that he was duly authorized to sign and that the PROPOSAL is the true offer of the VENDOR and that all the declarations and statements contained in the PROPOSAL are true to the best of their knowledge and belief Affiant Subscribed and Sworn to before me this day of 20 Notary Public My Commission Expires 20 SEAL B 4 Page 167 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 FORM OF NONCOLLUSION AFFIDAVIT This Affidavit is Part of BID STATE OF COUNTY OF being first duly sworn deposes and says that he is Sole owner a partner president secretary etc of the party making the foregoing Proposal that such Proposal is genuine and not collusive or sham that said VENDOR has not colluded conspired
61. 9PW1 M XTL 1500 mobile radio must be furnished and installed along with a G809 Analog W484 3db Antenna B 18 Speaker G24 Two year Repair Service and Radio Programming Page 161 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 A Motorola 16 channel VHF radio furnished and installed with antenna speaker programming WARRANTIES The following warranties shall be considered as minimum CHASSIS The cab and chassis proposed to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one 1 year from date of delivery to Surfside Beach This warranty shall cover the cost for parts and labor for this period of time Each bidder shall submit with their proposal a copy of the warranty to be furnished CAB The cab proposed shall not be structurally damaged inside or out by rust and or corrosion for a period of ten 10 years Each bidder shall submit with their proposal a copy of the warranty to be furnished CAB CORROSION The cab shall have a ten 10 year cab corrosion perforation warranty according to the terms and conditions outlined in the warranty statement FRAME The proposed frame against structural failure from bending or cracking for the entire period the chassis is owned by the original purchaser or end user Each bidder shall submit with their proposal a copy of the warranty to be furnished ENGINE The engine shall have the standard 5 year warranty from the engine manufacturer that is in effect at the ti
62. AL APPARATUS BODY HOSEBED There shall be a longitudinal hosebed furnished above the exterior right side lower body side compartments The hosebed shall be constructed in such a manner that shall prevent damage to fire hose The hosebed shall comply with the current NFPA requirements The interior of the hosebed shall be free of projections such as nuts sharp edges or brackets that may damage hose The hosebed and walls shall be manufactured from stainless steel An aluminum extrusion shall be installed over the rear opening of the hosebed to protect the body from wear The hosebed bottom shall be fitted with removable slatted ribbed 6 heavy duty extruded aluminum floorboards Page 79 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 HOSE CAPACITY REQUIEMENTS The hose bed shall be designed to carry 800 to 1 000 of 5 LDH and 400 of 3 hose ADJUSTABLE HOSE BED DIVIDERS One 1 adjustable hosebed dividers shall be provided Each divider shall be fabricated from 250 thick smooth aluminum plate 5052 H32 alloy A one piece polished aluminum treadplate hosebed cover shall be supplied and shall extend the full length and width of the main hosebed The hosebed cover shall be constructed of 125 polished aluminum treadplate with cross bracing to provide maximum strength and rigidity to support the weight of a firefighter standing on the cover when closed The aluminum treadplate shall meet the current revision of NFPA 1901 for step requirements The c
63. Bid Quote Package TOWN OF SURFSIDE BEACH Administration NOTICE The Town of Surfside Beach is soliciting Proposals for the provision of one two or three custom pumpers and one aerial platform apparatus to include installment financing of fire apparatus and equipment The Town of Surfside Beach will accept SEALED proposals until Thursday October 8 2009 at 10 00 a m at which time the proposals will be publicly opened and read Proceedings shall be conducted at Town of Surfside Beach Town Hall 115 U S Highway 17 North Surfside Beach A Bid Bond and Performance Bond will be required The Town reserves the right to reject any proposal not properly marked Proposals will not be accepted by e mail or facsimile If you have questions regarding proposal instructions please contact Jan Lewis at 843 913 6111 or at Jlewis surfsidebeach org Questions regarding proposal specifications shall be directed to Chief Robert Packard via e mail at rpackard surfsidebeach org PLEASE ADDRESS MAILED PROPOSALS TO Town of Surfside Beach 115 U S Highway 17 North Surfside Beach South Carolina 29575 Attn Jan Lewis Administrative Manager Also please show the following PROPOSAL Number in the lower left hand corner of the envelope Thank you BID NUMBER PSDF P09 0004 Signature Title Page 2 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS Proposers are requested to read the complete bid invitation carefully and submit their pr
64. CTORS All air reservoirs of the chassis air system shall be supplied with automatic moisture ejectors The reservoir drain valves shall allow the accumulation of contaminants that are collected in the reservoirs to be drained off to the atmosphere AIR INLET OUTLET An outside air system inlet outlet connection shall be provided and mounted in the driver s cab step area This connection shall be clearly labeled as to the function A pipe thread frame coupling shall be provided with 1 4 npt threads The fire department shall install the appropriate hose quick connect fittings MERITOR ROCKWELL WABCO ABS BRAKE SYSTEM A four channel single rear axle model MERITOR ROCKWELL WABCO ABS Braking System shall be supplied Page 15 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 A frame mounted electronic control unit ECU shall monitor and control wheel speed during braking Wheel sensors constantly monitoring wheel speed send information to the ECU If a wheel begins to lock the ECU transmits an electrical impulse to modulator valves that can apply release or hold the air pressure in the brake chambers The rapid modulation of air pressure prevents wheel lock up and increases driver control This ABS system shall be a 4S 4M system with four 4 wheel speed sensors and four 4 modulator valves If a fault occurs in one wheel that wheel shall have normal non ABS brake function The other wheels shall continue to provide the ABS function If the ABS sy
65. ED indicator light flashes in a slow two flashes per second pattern when the system pressure reaches 30 percent or less When the pressure is below 20 percent the light flashes rapidly 5 flashes per second and a warning horn chirps twice every three seconds When air pressure is less then percent the warning horn stops chirping but the RED LED indicator light remains flashing at a rate of 5 flashes per second MOUNTING PLATE FOR AXE PLATFORM BASKET Mounting plates shall be installed for an axe mounting in the right rear corner on the inside of the platform basket MOUNTING PLATE FOR PIKE POLE FLY SECTION Welded in mounting plates shall be installed for a pike pole mounting on the left side of the fly section PLATFORM FLOOR LIGHTING LED rope lighting will be provided to illuminate the platform The platform floor lighting shall be activated by the aerial master switch Page 62 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 PLATFORM LEVELING The platform leveling system shall be provided and designed so that the platform can be supported and maintained level relative to the turntable regardless of elevation The system shall provide the capability to manually tilt the basket and hold this position for better access to the work area 8 EXTENSION ON PLATFORM BASKET The platform sides shall be extended 8 beyond the platform basket frame with a rubber bumper along the outside edge PLATFORM OPENING MANSAVER BAR One 1 Fire Resear
66. For safety a rubber boot shall be installed to cover the steering shaft from the dash to the floor The steering wheel shall be a minimum of 18 inch diameter covered with a padded absorbite finish A lever on the left side of the steering column shall control the telescopic feature of the steering column FASTENERS All cab exterior fasteners shall be stainless steel type fastened to the cab with nutserts BATTERY ACCESS The rear cab steps shall have a removable kick panel providing access to the batteries for routine maintenance and inspection CAB CORROSION TREATMENT The cab shall have a corrosion preventative material conforming to Mil Spec C 16173 C Grade 1 applied during and after construction A 10 year warranty against perforation due to rust or corrosion shall be Page 24 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 furnished for the cab EMI RFI PROTECTION The apparatus shall incorporate the latest designs in the electrical system with state of the art components to insure that radiated and conducted electromagnetic interference EMI and radio frequency interference RFI emissions are suppressed at the source The apparatus proposed shall have the ability to operate in the environment typically found in fire ground operations with no adverse effects from EMI RFI EMI RFI susceptibility is controlled by utilizing components that are fully protected and wiring that utilizes shielding and loop back grounds where required The apparatus s
67. M BASKET Two 2 Fire Research Optimum model OPA570 S75 ON floodlights shall be provided one each side of the platform basket The lamphead mounting arm shall terminate in 3 4 NPT threads Wiring shall extend from the lamphead mounting arm bottom The lights shall be activated from the tip lights switch on the turntable and from the platform lights switch in the platform FLOODLIGHTS 120 VOLT UNDER PLATFORM BASKET One 1 Fire Research Focus model FCA200 S75 recessed light shall be installed under the platform basket The housing shall incorporate internal heat dissipating fins and have cutout dimensions not to exceed 2 deep by 4 1 4 high by 9 3 4 wide The lamphead shall protrude no more that 1 1 2 from the housing flange Wiring shall extend from the bottom of the recessed housing These lights shall be activated from the tip light switch on the turntable and the scene light switch at the platform TELESCOPIC 750 WATT FLOODLIGHT PLATFORM BASKET Fire Research Optimum model OPA540 S75 ON side mount pull up telescopic lights shall be installed on each side of the platform basket The light pole shall be anodized aluminum and have a knurled twist lock mechanism to secure the extension pole in position The extension pole shall rotate 360 degrees An internal brake shall slow the extension pole during lowering The outer pole shall be a grooved aluminum extrusion and qualify as an NFPA compliant handrail The pole mounting brackets shall have
68. RD REEL One 1 Hannay model ECR1616 17 18 electric rewind cord reel s shall be supplied and installed The cable reel s shall be a 12 volt electric rewind type One hundred fifty feet 150 of 10 4 SO black cord shall be installed on one 1 reel s complete with an HS 3 ball stop One 1 Akron junction box model EJB shall be provided The junction box is to be powder coated safety yellow and be provided with rubber feet on the bottom of the box One 1 Akron yellow powder coated mounting bracket model EJB VMT is to be shipped loose with the apparatus for final installation by the department There shall be four 4 L5 20 125 Volt AC twist lock outlet with spring loaded cover CAPTIVE ROLLERS There shall be a captive roller system furnished for the cord reel The roller mounting brackets shall be attached to guide the cord on and off the reel assembly REEL REWIND SWITCH The cord reel shall be equipped with a weather resistant push button switch mounted in the relay enclosure box within compartment that the reel is contained PUMP COMPARTMENT The pump compartment shall be separate from the hose body and compartments so that each may flex independently of the other It shall be a fabricated assembly of stainless steel tubing angles and channels which does not support the fire pump and or running boards The pump compartment shall be mounted onto the chassis through rubber biscuits in a four point pattern to allow for a chass
69. RGE A gated discharge line shall be installed to provide water from the fire pump to the chassis supplied heat exchanger to assist in engine cooling during pumping operations The heat exchanger line shall be controlled at the pump operator s panel with a Class valve PUMP MANUFACTURER AND MODEL The pump shall be a Hale Q MAX model 1500 gpm midship pump PUMP RATING AND TEST REQUIREMENTS The pump shall be of a size and design to mount on the chassis rails of commercial and custom truck chassis and have the capacity of 1500 gallons per minute U S GPM NFPA 1901 rated performance The pump Page 137 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 shall deliver the percentage of rated discharge at pressures indicated below 100 percent of rated capacity at 150 pounds net pressure 70 percent of rated capacity at 200 pounds net pressure 50 percent of rated capacity at 250 pounds net pressure 100 percent of rated capacity at 165 pounds net pressure The entire pump shall be assembled and tested at the pump manufacturer s factory The pump shall be driven by a driveline from the truck transmission The engine shall provide sufficient horsepower and RPM to enable pump to meet and exceed its rated performance PUMP COOLING LINE A 3 8 cooling line shall be installed to recirculate water from the pump back through the pump transfer case to cool the pump during prolonged pumping operations The cooling line shall be controlled at the operator s position wit
70. RONT BUMPER A 10 high heavy duty 10 gauge polished stainless steel wrap around 2 rib front bumper shall be provided the full width of the cab BUMPER EXTENSION The front frame extension shall be bolted directly to the main rail The extension and main rail joint shall have a 3 8 thick side plate for reinforcement The completed apparatus must be able to be lifted at the front bumper without structural damage to the front extension for towing of a disabled vehicle The front bumper face shall extend 21 inches ahead of the front face of the cab skin GRAVELSHIELD A gravelshield shall be installed filling the area above the extension rails This gravelshield shall be constructed of 125 thick NFPA non skid bright non skid aluminum treadplate The gravelshield shall be supported at the front by the top flange of the stainless steel bumper At the rear the gravelshield shall be supported by a steel substructure CENTER HOSE REEL A well shall be installed in the center of the gravelshield The well shall be constructed of 125 aluminum The upper edges of the hose well shall be tapered to allow for smooth snag free removal of the hose In the well shall be installed an electric rewind hose reel installed One hundred Fifty feet of 1 Reel Tex hose One 100 and one 50 sections shall be furnished An opening in the bumper for hose rollers shall be Page 11 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 furnished to deploy the hose without
71. RTING CIRCUIT One 1 engine start button is to be located on the lower right dash panel It shall be wired to heavy duty solenoid rated at not less than 1100 amps The battery indicator light is to be located directly above the start button to indicate that the battery bank is on Page 25 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 BATTERY CONDITIONER CHARGER A KUSSMAUL AUTO CHARGE 1200 battery charger shall be installed under the driver s seat for charging the batteries This charger shall include an integral bar graph display to indicate the condition of the batteries Automatic sensing of the battery condition shall stop charging when the batteries are fully charged Specifications Input 115 volts 50 60 Hz 12 amps maximum Output 12 vdc 0 40 amps SHORELINE AUTO EJECT A KUSSMAUL Super Auto Eject model 091 55 20 120 with weatherproof cover shall be mounted on the cab exterior immediately adjacent to the rear of the driver s door The Super Auto Eject is to be completely sealed to prevent internal contamination of the working components The internal switch arrangement of the Super Auto Eject shall be designed to close and open the 120 volt AC circuit after the mating connector is inserted and before the connector is removed This design shall prevent arcing at the connector contacts to provide long life The electrical connection shall be provided as a 120 volt AC 20 amp type using a NEMA 5 20P connector ENGINE ENCLOSURE The engi
72. ab doors The lighting position s shall have two 2 Federal Signal GHScene dual lamp 40 watt total per head scene lights with adjustable lamps and a Federal Signal chrome trim The scene lights shall be operated by a switch located in the driver s area of the cab BODY REAR SCENE LIGHTS There shall be rear scene lights installed as high as possible on both sides of the rear of the apparatus body The lighting position s shall have two 2 Federal Signal GHScene dual lamp 40 watt total per head scene lights with adjustable lamps and a Federal Signal chrome trim The rear scene lights shall be operated by a switch located beneath the left rear step If the scene light is left in the ON position the lights shall automatically turn off when the truck is parking brake is released ROAD SAFETY KIT One 1 2 1 2 ABC DOT Approved fire extinguisher shall be provided The fire extinguisher shall be shipped loose with the chassis One 1 set of DOT approved hazard triangles shall be supplied with the chassis They shall be stored in a plastic case and shipped loose with the chassis EXTERIOR GRAB HANDLES The cab shall have a bright anodized extruded aluminum 24 grab handles at each door position The aluminum shall be bright anodized for long service Molded rubber gaskets shall be installed under the grab handles to protect the painted surface of the cab FRONT GRILLE A stainless steel front grille shall be installed on the front cab
73. ace by extruded uprights Page 127 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 110 VOLT RECEPTACLE One 1 120 volt AC single receptacle shall be provided with a weatherproof cover centered in the upper portion of the EMS cabinet This receptacle shall be wired to the shoreline connection for charging devices stored in the EMS cabinet The electrical outlet shall be a NEMA 5 15 rated at 120 volt AC 15 amp duplex straight blade receptacle AIR HORNS Dual stutter tone air horns shall be recessed into the front bumper one each side One 1 foot switch for the air horns shall be provided on the left side of the driver s side cab floor and one 1 on the right side of the officer s side cab floor AIR HORN IGNITION CONTROL To eliminate inadvertent operation the chassis air horns shall be operable only when the battery selector and ignition switch are in the ON position HORN ELECTRONIC SIREN ELECTOR SWITCH A switch shall be supplied for the driver to control either the electric and air horns or the electronic siren from the steering wheel horn button This switch shall be clearly labeled with a back lit legend ELECTRONIC SIREN A Federal Signal 100 watt electronic siren control with microphone model PA300 shall be provided The siren control shall be recess mounted in the cab ceiling console within reach of the driver and officer SIREN SPEAKERS There shall be two 2 Cast Products polished aluminum 100 watt speakers provided The s
74. ad debris The wheel well liners are to be a minimum of 22 inches in width STAINLESS CAB FENDERETTES To reduce road splash on the cab sides polished stainless steel fenderettes shall be installed around each the wheel opening EXTERIOR REAR WALL DIAMOND PLATE OVERLAY The cab exterior rear wall shall be covered with a single sheet of bright aluminum tread plate to protect the back of the cab from scratches CAB TILT SYSTEM The cab shall tilt a minimum of 45 degrees for ease of serving Tilting shall be accomplished by means of a tilt pump connected to two 2 heavy duty lift cylinders It shall be equipped with a positive locking mechanism service lock to hold the cab in the full tilt position Release of the service lock shall be by means of a pull type cable assembly The cylinders shall have a velocity fuse at the base to prevent the cab from falling in the event of a hydraulic hose failure The cab shall be capable of tilting 90 degrees for major engine service if necessary The 90 degree cab tilt shall be accomplished by removing the cab cylinder pins removing one bolt in the steering shaft and removing the front bumper and treadplate The cab shall have a three 3 point cab locking system Page 124 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 The rear cab lock shall be center point mounted to prevent normal twist of the chassis from affecting the cab mounting cab structure and windshield areas of the cab This rear cab lock shall be mou
75. age power is derived from the vehicles low voltage system the minimum continuous electrical load as defined in Chapter 11 shall be applied to the low voltage electrical system during the operational test Any termination of line voltage power by the low voltage load management system shall be noted and the duration of the periods of line voltage power source shutdown shall be recorded Vehicle support systems that are required to maintain the power source in operation shall remain within their required operational parameters The results of the tests listed in this section shall be supplied to the purchaser at the time of delivery LOAD CENTER PANEL A Square D Homeline circuit breaker panel shall be provided in the apparatus body All breakers shall be properly labeled The generator shall be hard wired to the circuit breaker panel The circuit breaker panel shall be mounted so as to not interfere with shelves or trays if specified The load center panel cover shall be accessible with hand tools Manual reset 120 volt AC circuit breakers shall be provided in the load center as required by the circuits installed by the apparatus manufacturer Manual reset 240 volt AC circuit breakers shall be provided in the load center as required by the circuits installed by the apparatus manufacturer The load center panel mounting location shall be in the L1 compartment Page 42 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 WEATHER RESISTANT TUBING The AC wiring
76. aid Agreement above the agreed price to be paid under said Agreement PB 1 Page 170 Upon completion of said the Agreement pursuant to its terms if any funds remain due on said Agreement the same shall be paid to said Principal or Surety The said Principal and Surety further agree as part of this obligation to pay all such damages of any kind to person or property that may result from a failure in any respect to perform and complete said Agreement including but not limited to all repair and replacement costs necessary to rectify purchase and error and fees The decision of the Owner upon any disputed question connected with the execution of said Agreement or any failure or delay in the prosecution of the work by said Principal or Surety shall be final and conclusive The Surety agrees that other than as is provided in this bond it may not demand of the Owner that the Owner shall a perform any thing or act b give any notice c furnish any clerical assistance d render any service e furnish any papers or documents or f take any other action of any nature or description which is not required of the Owner to be done under the Agreement documents IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Surety and Principal have executed this instrument under their several seals this day of 20___ the name and corporate seal of each corporate party being hereto affixed and these presents duly signed by its undersigned representative pursuant to authority
77. aintenance will remain free from corrosion for a period of twenty 20 years from the date that the motor vehicle was first placed in service A body shall be considered to have corrosion defects if it is found by the bidder to have perforation caused by corrosion under normal use and with normal maintenance Each bidder shall submit with their proposal a copy of the warranty to be furnished CAB AND BODY PAINT The bidder shall warrant only to the original purchaser and the first purchaser who places the motor vehicle in service that the painted apparatus cab shall under normal use and with normal maintenance remain free Page 92 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 from paint defects for a minimum period of five 5 years from the date that the motor vehicle was first placed in service Each bidder shall submit with their proposal a copy of the warranty to be furnished OVERALL AERIAL WARRANTY The manufacturer shall provide a one 1 year or 100 000 miles overall parts and labor warranty as follows The aerial manufacturer shall warrant to the purchaser that the complete aerial device and system was manufactured to comply with the manufacturer s bid specifications and free in all respects from any defects in materials or workmanship The warranty shall expire on the earlier of one 1 year or 100 000 miles from the date of delivery and acceptance of the apparatus This warranty shall include all parts and labor AERIAL STRUCTURAL WARRANTY
78. al Number PSDF P09 0004 Operational Test The apparatus manufacturer shall perform the following operational test and shall certify that the power source and any devices that are attached to the line voltage electrical systems are properly connected and in working order The prime mover shall be started from a cold start condition and the line voltage electrical system loaded to 100 percent of the nameplate rating The following information shall be recorded 1 The cranking time until the prime mover starts and runs if applicable 2 The voltage frequency and amperes at continuous full rated load 3 The prime mover oil pressure water temperature transmission temperature hydraulic temperature and the battery charge rate as applicable 4 The ambient temperature and altitude The power source shall be operated by the apparatus manufacturer at 100 percent of the systems continuous rated wattage as specified on the Power Source Specification Label for a minimum of 2 hours Testing with a resistive load bank shall be permitted The conditions specified in 21 14 4 1 2 and 3 shall be recorded at least every 1 2 hour during the test If the apparatus 1s equipped with a fire pump this 2 hour test shall be completed with the fire pump pumping at 100 percent capacity at 150 psi 1035 kPa net pump pressure The 2 hour test shall be permitted to be run concurrently with the pump certification test required in 14 13 1 Where the line volt
79. all be constructed of molded plastic tubing and shall be provided with a hinged cast aluminum door with a brushed finish RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS There shall be one 1 rescue style full height and full depth compartment ahead of the rear wheels It shall have approximate dimensions of 48 wide x 63 high x 24 deep There shall be one 1 high side reduced depth compartment centered over the rear wheels It shall have approximate dimensions of 34 wide x 33 high x 12 deep rearward of the hydraulic ladder rack support components There shall be one 1 rescue style full height and full depth compartment behind the rear wheels It shall have approximate dimensions of 43 wide x 63 high x 24 deep REAR COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS There shall be one 1 half height compartment at the rear of the body It shall have approximate dimensions of 48 wide x 29 high x 22 deep ROLLUP DOORS All compartments shall be provided with a roll up door that shall be constructed of double sided aluminum extrusions connected with a ball and socket joint The extrusions shall be 1 3 8 wide x 3 8 thick with satin anodized finishing A flexible EDPM extrusion shall be provided between each slat to insure a weather tight seal Aluminum extrusions shall be individually replaceable without disassembling the entire door by removing push out clips on each end The rear door latch shall be a non locking stainless steel lift bar and shall be provided
80. all be anodized aluminum and have a knurled twist lock mechanism to secure the extension pole in position The extension pole shall rotate 360 degrees The outer pole shall be a grooved aluminum extrusion and qualify as an NFPA compliant handrail The pole mounting brackets shall have a 3 1 2 offset Wiring shall extend from the pole bottom with a 4 retractile cord ELECTRIC CORD REEL One 1 Hannay model ECR1616 17 18 electric rewind cord reel s shall be supplied and installed The cable reel s shall be a 12 volt electric rewind type One hundred fifty feet 150 of 10 3 SOOW yellow cord shall be installed on one 1 reel s complete with an HS 3 ball stop One 1 Akron junction box model EJB shall be provided The junction box is to be powder coated safety yellow and be provided with rubber feet on the bottom of the box There shall be four L5 20 twist lock outlets furnished There shall be a captive roller system furnished for the cord reel The roller assembly shall be mounted on the dunnage side wall If the body selection requires ladders on beam the right side cord reel is elevated and the rollers are mounted on the cord reel assembly The cord reel shall be equipped with a weather resistant push button switch mounted on the side of the pump module PUMP COMPARTMENT The pump compartment shall be separate from the hose body and compartments so that each may flex independently of the other It shall be a fabricated assembly of
81. all consist of a minimum of seven 7 crossmembers and two 2 full tank length longitudinal members The tank shall rest on the tank mounting subframe and shall be insulated from the sub frame with a 2 1 2 wide rubber insulator The tank shall sit cradle mounted using four 4 corner angles of 8 x 8 x 4 x 250 welded directly to the tank sub frame The angles shall keep the tank from shifting left to right or front to rear The tank is designed on the free floating suspension principal and shall not require the use of hold downs The tank shall be completely removable without disturbing or dismantling the apparatus body structure The hosebed cross braces shall act as water tank retainers The water tank cradle shall be designed to be completely independent of the apparatus body to eliminate torsional stress loading in the body APPARATUS BODY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION The apparatus body shall be built of stainless steel and shall be designed exclusively for Fire Service use The overall body width shall be 100 inches wide and shall be constructed in accordance with current NFPA requirements All metal work shall be free of sharp edges objects or corners No exceptions are allowed to this requirement The pump module is to be completely separate from the main body to prevent damage due to flexing Page 148 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 BODY MODULE CAPACITIES AND HOSEBED HEIGHT The minimum capacity of the body module exterior compartment
82. allation of items such as the visors electrical access DRIVER INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS The cab dash panel shall have black textured anti glare surface The gauges shall have red LED back lighting for enhanced visibility Upon on initial ignition sequence a lamp check function shall illuminate the warning light telltales the self diagnostic message center shall sequence the warning light telltales if data link communications are lost The instrument panel shall include the following gauges and indicators Electronic speedometer with LCD odometer Tri cluster gauge that includes Electronic tachometer Engine coolant temperature gauge with warning light and buzzer Engine oil pressure gauge with warning light and buzzer Transmission fluid temperature gauge with warning light and buzzer Two air pressure gauges with warning light and buzzer Voltmeter with low voltage warning light and buzzer Fuel level gauge High beam indicator light Parking brake set light Turn signal indicator lights The lighting control panel is to be located to the left side of the instrument panel This panel shall have a black textured anti glare surface The lighting control panel shall include the following Headlight control switch Dash rheostat for instrumentation lighting control Wiper and washer control switches The engine control panel is to be located beneath the instrument panel on the driver s right hand side The panel shall have a black textured a
83. ally designed flow optimizing brass ball The valve shall not require the lubrication of seats or any other internal waterway parts and be capable of swinging out of the waterway for maintenance by the removal of six bolts FOAM SYSTEM A Hale FoamLogix 2 1A 2 1 GPM foam system shall be supplied on the apparatus The apparatus shall be equipped with an automatic electronically controlled direct injection rotary gear pump discharge side foam proportioning system Foam proportioning operation shall be based on direct measurement of water flow and remain consistent within the specified flows and pressures The foam system will operate as a Class A system Page 53 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS The complete foam proportioning system shall include the following 1 Foam Pump 2 Control System 3 Foam Concentrate Strainer 4 Integral Check Valve Injector Fitting 5 Flow meter 6 Control Cables 7 Low Tank Level Switch 8 Water Discharge Check Valves FOAM PUMP The foam proportioning system shall be compatible with Class A foam concentrates The foam proportioning system shall be capable of delivering the rated foam concentrate flow with the above mentioned foam concentrate type The foam proportioning system shall be based on an electric motor driven rotary gear foam concentrate pump rated at 2 1GPM 7 9 LPM foam concentrate flow rate with maximum operating pressure of 400 PSIG 28 bar The foam pum
84. alvanizing process shall permeate the metal and shall not be an over coating only on outside surfaces The galvanized components shall lessen the potential for corrosion and eliminates the requirement for finish paint The process shall negate any later requirement for touch up paint or total repaint of the outrigger stabilizer assemblies The galvanizing shall provide the steel outriggers with both barrier and cathodic protection from corrosion The galvanizing process shall immerse the complete outrigger and stabilizer components in molten zinc The galvanizing diffusion process shall allow the zinc to bond to the steel at the molecular level The galvanized zinc coating shall provide a barrier that shields the steel from the environment HANDRAIL COLOR BLACK The turntable handrails shall be coved with a black slip resistant coating AERIAL LADDER BED On the base section of the aerial device a stainless steel scuff plate shall be installed where the aerial comes in contact with the travel support AERIAL LADDER RUNG SPECIFICATIONS For ease of climbing the ladder rungs shall be equally spaced on a maximum 14 centers and minimum 11 75 centers and shall have a skid resistant surface or covering For added safety skid resistant rung covering shall be provided The rung covering shall not twist and shall cover at least 60 percent of the climbing area of each rung Round rungs shall be provided and shall have a minimum outside diameter of
85. anty to be furnished CAB AND BODY PAINT The bidder shall warrant only to the original purchaser and the first purchaser who places the motor vehicle in service that the painted apparatus cab shall under normal use and with normal maintenance remain free from paint defects for a minimum period of five 5 years from the date that the motor vehicle was first placed in service Each bidder shall submit with their proposal a copy of the warranty to be furnished OTHER WARRANTIES Applicable extended warranties for certain major chassis components such as the axles engine transmission apparatus body tank pump and related components etc shall be submit with their proposal a copy of the warranty to be furnished Page 163 TOWN OF SURFSIDE BEACH PROPOSAL FOR THREE PUMPERS AND ONE AERIAL PLATFORM Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 BID FORM THREE 3 COPIES REQUIRED Failure to furnish all requested data will be cause for considering Bidder non responsive and may render this bid invalid on that basis ALL BIDS SHALL BE PRESENTED ON THIS BID FORM FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RENDER YOUR PROPOSAL INVALID ON THAT BASIS SUBMITTED TO Jan Lewis Administrative Manager Town of Surfside Beach Surfside Beach South Carolina SUBMITTED BY Bidder s Name Address City State and Zip Code 1 The undersigned hereinafter called Vendor in compliance with the Notice to Bidders accepting all of the terms and conditions of the Instructions inclu
86. arge at pressures indicated below 100 percent of rated capacity at 150 pounds net pressure 70 percent of rated capacity at 200 pounds net pressure 50 percent of rated capacity at 250 pounds net pressure 100 percent of rated capacity at 165 pounds net pressure The entire pump shall be assembled and tested at the pump manufacturer s factory The pump shall be driven by a driveline from the truck transmission The engine shall provide sufficient horsepower and RPM to enable pump to meet and exceed its rated performance PUMP COOLING LINE A 3 8 cooling line shall be installed to recirculate water from the pump back through the pump transfer case to cool the pump during prolonged pumping operations The cooling line shall be controlled at the operator s position with a Class 1 valve AIR PRIMER The pump shall be furnished with an air driven venturi priming system The system shall be plumbed to the chassis air A switch to control the air primer shall be provided on the pump operator s panel PNEUMATIC PUMP SHIFT The pump shift shall be air operated and shall incorporate an air double action piston to shift from road to pump and back A manual or electric operated pump shift mechanism is not acceptable The pump shift switch shall be mounted in the cab and identified as AIR PUMP SHIFT and include instructions permanently inscribed on the pump shift switch plate The in cab operating valve uses a spring loaded locking collar to prevent it fr
87. arge elbow with 2 1 2 NST male threads that extends through the pump panel A chrome plated 2 1 2 NSTF to 1 1 2 NSTM rocker lug reducer with cap and chain shall be furnished RIGHT SIDE DISCHARGES The discharges on the right curb side of the pump panel shall contain A 2 1 2 discharge shall be provided The discharge outlet shall have a 2 1 2 quarter turn swing out valve The discharge shall be provided with chrome plated 30 degree discharge elbow with 2 1 2 NST male threads that extends through the pump panel Page 141 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 One 1 chrome plated Class 1 2 1 2 NSTF to 1 1 2 NSTM rocker lug reducer with cap and chain shall be furnished The second discharge on the right curb side of the pump panel shall contain A 3 discharge shall be provided The discharge outlet shall have a 3 quarter turn swing out valve The discharge shall be provided with chrome plated 30 degree discharge elbow with 3 NST male threads that extends through the pump panel One 1 3 NST Female Rigid Rocker to 5 Storz hard coated aluminum adapter shall be provided with a 5 Storz cap and chain with a suction gasket shall be provided REAR PRECONNECT RIGHT SIDE There shall be one 1 2 1 2 discharge outlet located on the passenger side rear in the hose bed The discharge outlet shall be plumbed with 2 1 2 ID Schedule 40 stainless steel pipe and high pressure hose and have a 2 1 2 quarter turn swing out valve with con
88. arty testing organization with certified results provided on delivery of the apparatus If the aerial device is equipped with a permanent water system and has a rated vertical height of 110 ft 34 m or less standard model flow test data shall be provided to the purchaser If the water system has been modified from the standard model configuration a new flow test shall be conducted to determine that the friction loss in the water system between the base of the swivel and the monitor outlet does not exceed 100 psi 700 kPa with 1000 gpm 3748 L min flowing and with the water system at full extension A flow test shall be conducted on each vehicle to determine that the water system is capable of flowing 1000 gpm 3748 L min or rating as specified in these specifications at 100 psi 700 kPa nozzle pressure with the aerial device at full elevation and extension The apparatus is equipped with a fire pump designed to supply the water system the test will be conducted using the onboard fire pump The intake pressure to the fire pump shall not exceed 20 psi 140 kPa Page 59 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 OUTRIGGERS AND STABILIZERS The aerial stabilizer assemblies outriggers assemblies beam outer jack tube inner jack tube jack cover plate and jack pad shall be galvanized The outriggers and stabilizers shall be galvanized inside and out The process shall eliminate the rusting scratching or paint chips on the outriggers The g
89. as follows Page 63 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 Aerial Speed The speeds of all aerial functions are proportionally regulated by the elevation and extension of the aerial The aerial shall have proportional slow down on full extension and full retraction The elevation system shall proportionally reduce the speed at sixty 60 degrees and ramp to off at full elevation Lowering shall proportionally reduce the speed at three 3 degrees and ramp to off at minus ten 10 degrees When the aerial is fully retracted the aerial speed shall be 20 percent faster then when fully extended The turntable control console shall have a toggle switch to energize the hydraulic system for the aerial functions The switch shall have three 3 functions high speed low speed and off All ladder controls operate at high full speed or low reduced speed Each aerial Soft Touch control handle shall lock in the neutral position With the ladder control handle activated the RPM s shall increase to 1 250 RPM and maintain there for two 2 seconds after returning to the neutral position An emergency stop button shall be used for emergency stopping and shall return the system to the off position allowing the engine speed to return to normal idle speed and the hydraulic system to de energized Cab and Body Collision Protection Programmable cab and body collision protection will have three 3 amber lights to indicate Right Rotation Disabled Down Disa
90. assis and body shall be built They shall also state the location of the factory authorized dealer service facility that is in a position to render prompt repair service and to furnish replacement parts for said completed apparatus The workmanship must be of the highest quality in its respective field Special consideration shall be given to the following points 1 Accessibility of the various components which require periodic maintenance or lube checks 2 Ease of vehicle operation 3 Visibility of the driver 4 Features supplied that are beneficial to the intended operation of the completed apparatus Construction must be rugged and design must be certified to carry the loads as specified and to meet the road requirements and speed conditions as set forth under Performance Test and Requirements Welding shall not be employed in the assembly of the completed vehicle in a manner that shall prevent the removal of a major component part for service and or repair These specifications have not been established to preclude any vendors However the purchaser does not intend to make a decision solely based upon lowest price as determined by the US Supreme Court ruling Page 4 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 Paddock vs Whitten but intends to purchase an apparatus that meets the intentions service and needs of the Surfside Beach Fire Department The apparatus being purchased is expected to have a 25 to 30 year service life Based on th
91. ate supply foam concentrate shall be injected into the water pump discharge stream through an integral check valve injector fitting The check valve injector fitting shall be of one piece construction of brass and stainless steel To prevent contamination of the water pump and apparatus booster tank wafer type check valves shall be installed in the water pump discharge piping prior to the foam injection point FLOWMETER A paddlewheel type flow meter shall monitor water flow in foam capable discharges The flow meter body shall be constructed of bronze and the sensor assembly shall be locked into the tee with a pin and screw on cap The flow meter shall have a 500 PSIG 34 BAR pressure rating per NFPA requirements One 1 flow meter is required for proper operation of the foam proportioning system Power for the flow meter sensor shall be provided through the electrically shielded cable set from the control unit Flow meters having NPT threaded and Victaulic connections shall be used in the water discharge piping The flow meter selected shall be sized to adequately monitor the minimum and maximum flow expected in the foam capable discharges CONTROL CABLES The cables for connection of the control unit distribution box flow meter sensor flow meter display units pressure transducers and feedback sensor shall be 100 electrically shielded molded male by female cordsets The cordsets shall have the ability to connect together and total length s
92. ath the chassis Page 147 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 The acceptable tank manufacturers are UPF or ProPoly The partitions shall be designed to provide maximum water flow and meet NFPA rules TANK SUMP AND CONNECTIONS There shall be one 1 sump standard per tank The sump shall have a minimum 3 FNPT threaded outlet on the bottom for a drain plug This shall be used as a combination clean out and drain All tanks shall have an anti swirl plate located above the dip tube There will be two 2 standard tank outlets one for tank to sump suction line and one for a tank fill line All tank fill couplings shall be backed with flow deflectors to break up the stream of water entering the tank and be capable of withstanding sustained fill rates of up to 1 000 GPM All auxiliary outlets and inlets must meet N F P A 1900 guidelines in effect at the time of manufacture EXTERNAL FOAM TANK A thirty 30 gallon polypropylene foam concentrate tank shall be furnished The foam tank shall be plumbed to the on board Class A foam system A drain valve shall be provided at the lowest point of the foam tank The foam tank shall drain shall directly to the surface below the apparatus without contacting other body or chassis components The following labels shall be attached to the foam tank CLASS A FOAM TANK FILL WARNING DO NOT MIX BRANDS AND TYPES OF FOAM TANK MOUNTING A tank mounting cradle shall be supplied The tank mounting cradle sh
93. ating for the fire service VEHICLE TOP SPEED The rear axle shall be geared for a top speed of 62 to 65 mph at engine governed RPM Page 13 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LUBE The axle shall have the initial factory fill made with non synthetic axle lube meeting the axle manufacturer s recommendations REAR AXLE OIL SEALS The rear axle shall be equipped with premium oil bath type oil seals as supplied on the axle from the axle manufacturer TANDEM REAR AXLE DISC BRAKES MERITOR ROCKWELL DiscPlus EX 225 air disc brakes shall be installed on the Meritor Rockwell tandem rear axle The DiscPlus air disc brakes shall provide improved fade resistance and wet weather performance The rotors shall be vented to facilitate brake cooling These brakes shall be rated at a maximum of 54 000 capacity on a tandem rear axle assembly TANDEM AXLE REAR SUSPENSION The actual rear suspension shall be determined by the manufacturer based of calculated load and allowing 1500 lbs for personnel and equipment in the cab and 8 000 Ibs in body for equipment hose etc TANDEM AXLE REAR SUSPENSION RATING The tandem axle suspension shall have a rated capacity of 52 000 lbs The suspension shall be provided with bronze center bushings and rubber end bushings The walking beams for the tandem axle suspension shall be 54 inches in length REAR TIRES The rear tires shall be 12R22 5 16PR H GOODYEAR UNISTEEL G149 RSA highway tread
94. atus Each compartment shall have the walls and floor be stainless steel and shall include an aluminum treadplate vertically hinged door full length stainless steel piano hinge and a D type handle latch WALKWAY LIGHTS Two 2 clear lights shall be mounted on the front of the top operated pump module to provide walkway illumination There shall be one 1 light mounted outboard on each side of the module or speedlay module if so equipped Page 133 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 DUNNAGE COMPARTMENT OVER PUMP There shall be a dunnage compartment furnished on top of the pump module The floor shall be bolted in place and removable for access to the fire pump components for major service Two 2 bright anodized extruded aluminum grab rails shall be provided one 1 each side of the pump house on the side of the dunnage compartment just below the top edge mounted horizontal to provide easy access to the dunnage compartment Molded rubber gaskets shall be installed under the grab handles to protect the surface of the compartment The dunnage area of the pump house shall have approximate dimensions of 68 wide x 19 deep x 43 front to back WALKWAY GRABRAILS Two 2 bright anodized extruded aluminum grab rails shall be provided one 1 each side of the pump house on top of the speedlay area to provide easy entry and egress from the top operators position Molded rubber gaskets shall be installed under the grab handles to protect the s
95. automotive styled black ABS covering This console shall be provided with a center overhead area to house sirens officer s side speedometer AM FM radio and an information center The console shall have depressed areas for styling with the installation of items such as the visors electrical access DRIVER INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS The cab dash panel shall have black textured anti glare surface The gauges shall have red LED back lighting for enhanced visibility Upon on initial ignition sequence a lamp check function shall illuminate the warning light telltales the self diagnostic message center shall sequence the warning light telltales if data link communications are lost The instrument panel shall include the following gauges and indicators Electronic speedometer with LCD odometer Tri cluster gauge that includes Electronic tachometer Engine coolant temperature gauge with warning light and buzzer Engine oil pressure gauge with warning light and buzzer Transmission fluid temperature gauge with warning light and buzzer Two air pressure gauges with warning light and buzzer Voltmeter with low voltage warning light and buzzer Fuel level gauge High beam indicator light Parking brake set light Turn signal indicator lights Page 117 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 The lighting control panel is to be located to the left side of the instrument panel This panel shall have a black textured anti glare surface The lighting control panel
96. b locking system To prevent undue stresses in the cab the cab mounting shall incorporate a five 5 point load mounting system The front cab pivot lock assemblies shall utilize four 4 radially loaded bonded rubber axial mounts These mounts shall have a maximum radial load rating of 925 pounds each and a torsional rating of 25 lbs in deg Two one 1 inch diameter cab pivot pins shall be installed at the front of the cab Page 36 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 The rear cab lock shall be center point mounted to prevent normal twist of the chassis from affecting the cab mounting cab structure and windshield areas of the cab This rear cab lock shall be mounted on a chassis crossmember to provide a stable platform for the locking system The cab lock shall be mounted to a baseplate that is fastened to rubber isolators to reduce road noise and provide additional movement of the cab lock This locking system shall automatically open prior to the cab tilting and automatically relatch when the cab is lowered completely into the travel position Two 2 outboard frame mounted urethane V blocks shall be provided at the rear of the cab These dual purpose mounts shall align the cab upon lowering as well as provide non latching support for the cab in the down position With this system extreme chassis twist shall allow the cab to move independently of the rear cab supports reducing the structural stress damage often caused by outboard dual cab locki
97. back to the body then angle up at approximately a 45 degree angle on the front body door and then run straight back from there to the rear of the body Page 90 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 REFLECTIVE STRIPE COLOR The apparatus body striping shall be Black reflective REAR REFLECTIVE CHEVRON STRIPING Red and bright yellow reflective chevron striping shall be provided and applied to the rear area to the area beneath the ladder door behind the taillights and part way up the roll up door sides The stripes shall be 4 wide and shall alternate red and bright yellow The chevron pattern shall angle up from the outer edges toward the center of the rear body WARRANTIES The following warranties shall be considered as minimum CHASSIS The cab and chassis proposed to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one 1 year from date of delivery to Surfside Beach This warranty shall cover the cost for parts and labor for this period of time Each bidder shall submit with their proposal a copy of the warranty to be furnished CAB STRUCTURAL The cab proposed shall not be structurally damaged inside or out by rust and or corrosion for a period of ten 10 years Each bidder shall submit with their proposal a copy of the warranty to be furnished CAB CORROSION The cab shall have a ten 10 year cab corrosion perforation warranty according to the terms and conditions outlined in the warranty s
98. based on average weight of personnel on the ladder at 250 pounds each The ladder must meet the 2 1 safety factor requirement for material based on the weight of the ladder plus a 1 000 pound live load at the platform flowing 1 500 GPM of water at 90 degrees to the side of the platform at zero degrees elevation WATERWAY SUPPLY PLUMBING FROM PUMP TO REAR Plumbing shall be installed from the fire pump through a tee at the aerial waterway and to the rear of the truck A 4 aluminum pipe shall be installed in the torque box with 4 Victaulic couplings on both ends The rear waterway inlet outlet shall connect from the tee at the aerial waterway swivel and continue to the back of the truck and under the torque box The inlet outlet will be located to the right hand center of the vehicle 4 WATERWAY SWIVEL There shall be a 4 waterway swivel with 360 degrees continuous rotation It shall be installed through the turntable and torque box to connect the aerial waterway plumbing from the water pump to the aerial The hydraulic oil for the aerial shall be directed through a three port hydraulic swivel with 360 degrees continuous rotation TELESCOPING WATERWAY PLATFORM A aerial waterway shall be provided from the base of the aerial device to the tip of the fly section The aerial telescoping aluminum waterway shall be fabricated of aluminum and shall have four 4 tubes as follows 1 5 outside diameter at the base section 2 4 5 outside diamete
99. be able to be printed from the electronic media to paper form The manual must be compatible with both PC and Mac platforms An electronic Operator s and Maintenance Manual shall be provided This manual shall encompass complete information for the vehicle and vehicle systems including all accessories and or options The Operator section of the manual shall describe each component gauge and switch with proper operation and operational warnings The Maintenance section of the manual shall provide proper maintenance of the vehicle for all systems and components supplied A Lubrication section shall be provided in the manual This section shall provide all lubricant types and capacities for the vehicle Included in this section of the manual shall be lubrication diagrams to visually locate the lubrication points of the vehicle An electronic Electrical System Manual shall be provided This manual shall provide complete wiring schematics for the vehicle The manual shall be provided with diagrams of the vehicle showing the wiring harness routing within the vehicle Each of these diagrams shall include the connectors between the harnesses that provide a hyperlink to a drawing of the actual connector where pin functions can be examined Schematics for each system of the vehicle shall be provided with hyperlinks to the connectors for pin designations and to the vehicle drawings for harness location within the vehicle An electronic Air System Manua
100. bled and Left Rotation Disabled The lights shall illuminate when aerial functions right rotation left rotation or lowering are disabled All three lights shall illuminate when the E STOP is pushed or the outrigger interlock is active Auto Bedding The aerial shall have a momentary switch for auto bedding Activation of the momentary switch when the aerial is within 20 degrees left or right of the ladder bed below 20 degrees elevation and 75 percent retracted will automatically bed the aerial Rung Alignment The aerial rung alignment light shall be monitored by an absolute encoder system The indicator light shall illuminate when the rungs are aligned for the safety of climbing the aerial Soft Touch Controls All aerial controls left right extend retract and raise lower shall be Soft Touch controllers The Soft Touch controls shall have built in ramp up and ramp down capabilities The turntable controls shall override the platform controls at all times Short Jacked Outriggers Programmable logic control system allows the aerial to rotate over the short jacked outriggers when the aerial is within the safe operating parameters of the programmable logic control program A red warning light at the outrigger and aerial operator s control consoles shall warn the operator that one 1 or more outriggers have been short set In the event the vehicle has been set up with one 1 or more of the outriggers short set any rotation of the turntab
101. bumper for hose rollers shall be furnished to deploy the hose without opening the cover The hosereel shall be mounted between the bumper extension rails A diamond plate hinged cover shall be furnished A D Ring handle shall be used to open the lid with a gas shock to hold the lid in the open position Page 99 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 TOW HOOKS Two 2 chromed tow hooks shall be provided and shall be attached directly to the front frame extension under the bumper These tow hooks shall be attached with two Grade 8 bolts with hardened washers and Grade C distorted thread locknuts FRONT AXLE The front axle shall be a MERITOR axle with the minimum rated capacity of 18 000 Ibs The actual capacity shall be determined by the manufacturer This to include the fully loaded vehicle 1500 pounds of personnel and equipment in the cab and 5 000 pounds of hose and equipment in the body and full tank of water and full tank of fuel CRAMP ANGLE Due to the traffic narrow streets and sharp corners the chassis turning radius is important both left and right turns The bidder shall supply with the bid an engineering drawing that provides a top view of the apparatus with the following turning ability information listed in decimal feet SAE turning radius curb to curb radius bumper swing radius inside radius The calculations must be performed according to SAE J 695 FRONT AXLE OIL SEALS The front axle shall be equipped with oil ba
102. ccidental locking of the doors when closed CAB GLASS AS 1 safety laminate glass shall be used in a two piece wrap around design as large as possible windshield area for maximum visibility The windshield shall have the style of a one piece assembly with the practical installation of two pieces for lower replacement cost The windshield shall be readily available from a nationally recognized automotive glass manufacturer that maintains local distribution outlets All glass shall be tinted Bidder must state if the windshield glass is available from local glass suppliers or if it a manufacturer s exclusive All fixed glass shall be installed with a one piece triple locked rubber lacing material Due to long term appearance two piece chrome trim lock lacing is not desired CAB SIDE WINDOWS Two AS 2 tempered glass fixed side windows 26 1 2 high x 16 wide shall be furnished one on each side behind the forward doors All glass shall be tinted These windows shall be installed with a one piece triple locked rubber lacing material SUNVISORS The driver and officer side of the cab shall be equipped with a sun visor The vinyl covered visors shall be a minimum of 17 1 2 by 9 WINDSHIELD WIPERS Two speed electric pantograph wipers shall be installed These wipers shall have minimum 24 blades and have 28 1 2 wet arm electric pump washers A 70 oz Minimum windshield washer reservoir shall be furnished INTERMITTENT WIPER CONTROL
103. ch 24 ManSaver aerial safety bar with 6 loop or equivalent shall be installed The safety bar shall open either upward or inward and be spring loaded to automatically return to the horizontal closed position The safety bar assembly shall be made of aluminum and stainless steel The location shall be installed at the platform basket opening from the aerial fly section to the platform basket HOSE EQUIPMENT STORAGE BOX Two 2 aluminum storage boxes shall be installed Each box holds 100 of 1 3 4 hose Two 2 storage boxes 22 high x 22 wide x 8 deep shall be installed on each side at the center of the platform basket PLATFORM STORAGE BOX The platform storage boxs shall be painted the same color as the platform basket PLATFORM BUMPERS A heavy extruded rubber bumper shall be fastened to the outside of the platform for extra protection To protect the bottom of the platform there shall be four 4 rubber bumpers attached PLATFORM ROTATION SYSTEM One 1 or two 2 hydraulic motors to operate planetary gearboxes capable of field adjustment to rotate the aerial platform activating the rotation system TURNTABLE AND PLATFORM CONTROL CONSOLES Aerial Control Operating System The aerial control system is monitored by programmable logic control The programmable logic control operating system must be able to monitor the following functions 50 times per second to offer maximum safety The monitored aerial control functions are
104. crements of 1 8 tank capacities The tank level gauge system shall include a pressure transducer that shall be mounted on the outside of the tank in an easily accessible area a super bright LED four light display with a visual indication at nine 9 accurate levels and a set of weather resistant connectors to connect to the digital display to the pressure transducer and to the apparatus power FOAM TANK LEVEL GAUGE The apparatus shall be equipped with a Class 1 Inteli Tank foam tank level gauge for indicating foam level The foam tank level gauge shall indicate the foam concentrate level on an easy to read LED display and show increments of 1 8 tank capacity The foam tank level gauge system shall include A pressure transducer that shall be mounted on the outside of the tank in an easily accessible area A super bright LED four light display with a visual indication at nine accurate levels A set of weather resistant connectors to connect to the digital display to the pressure transducer and to the apparatus power PUMP MANUFACTURER AND MODEL The pump shall be a Hale Q MAX model midship pump 2 000 gpm single stage Page 48 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 PUMP RATING AND TEST REQUIREMENTS The pump shall be of a size and design to mount on the chassis rails of commercial and custom truck chassis and have the capacity of 2000 gallons per minute U S GPM NFPA 1901 rated performance The pump shall deliver the percentage of rated disch
105. ctly to the surface below the apparatus without contacting other body or chassis components The following labels shall be attached to the foam tank CLASS A FOAM TANK FILL WARNING DO NOT MIX BRANDS AND TYPES OF FOAM TANK MOUNTING A tank mounting cradle shall be supplied The tank is designed on the free floating suspension principal and shall not require the use of hold downs The tank shall be completely removable without disturbing or dismantling the apparatus body structure The water tank cradle shall be designed to be completely independent of the apparatus body to eliminate torsional stress loading in the body Page 76 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 APPARATUS BODY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION The apparatus body shall be built of stainless steel and shall be designed exclusively for Fire Service use The overall body width shall be 100 inches wide and shall be constructed in accordance with current NFPA requirements All metal work shall be free of sharp edges objects or corners No exceptions are allowed to this requirement The pump module is to be completely separate from the main body to prevent damage due to flexing BODY MOUNTING SYSTEM The body shall be mounted so the chassis can flex without damage occurring to the body structure or sheet metal REAR FRAME EXTENSION The rear chassis frame extension system shall consist of a interwoven dual 625 thick steel drop frame extensions with a transverse 4 x 3 x 375 thic
106. d This design shall prevent arcing at the connector contacts to provide long life The electrical connection shall be provided as a 120 volt AC 20 amp type using a NEMA 5 20P connector Page 113 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 ENGINE ENCLOSURE The engine enclosure shall be covered to reduce engine noise and reduce inside temperatures The under side of the engine enclosure shall be covered with a sandwiched material for interior cab noise and heat rejection This sandwiched acoustical material shall have one layer of 1 8 foam a 3 16 single barrier septum and a 7 8 layer of foam to provide on overall thickness of 1 3 16 The sandwich material shall be chemically bonded to prevent layer separation A finished surface treatment of metalized film shall be provided on the engine side of the barrier The acoustical barrier shall be held in place with mechanical fasteners in addition to adhesive The insulation for protection from heat and sound shall keep the dBa level within the limits stated in the current edition of NFPA 1901 ACCESS FOR FLUID SERVICING The engine enclosure shall have a hinged and latched panel to provide access to the engine lubricating oil dipstick power steering fluid reservoir dipstick and engine coolant recovery reservoir This access shall allow that these fluid levels can be checked and topped off if required without raising the cab INTERIOR CEILING PADDING AND TRIM The cab front interior ceiling shall
107. d immediately above the control for the corresponding valve The individual line pressure gauges for the discharges shall be 2 1 2 in diameter with white dial face gauges with black lettering and markings The gauges shall be a compound style gauge with a vacuum pressure range of 0 400 psig The gauge accuracy for the gauge shall be plus or minus 2 mid scale plus or minus 3 balance per ANSI B40 1 Grade 1A A bright metal bezel shall be supplied for resistance to corrosion and to protect the lens and case from damage All line pressure gauges shall be mounted adjacent to the corresponding discharge control tee handles PUMP OPERATION HOURMETER A pump hourmeter shall be supplied The hourmeter shall be environmentally sealed to prevent moisture from entering the instrument The face shall provide a display of the total cumulative hours of pump engagement The hourmeter shall be protected by being located inside the pump module Page 136 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 PUMP PANEL LIGHTING The pump operator s panel shall be supplied with a LED light system LED strip lights with a stainless steel hood shall be mounted across the top of the pump panel gauges and controls LED strip lights with a stainless steel hood shall be provided on each side of the pump module above the side panels All pump module lighting shall illuminate when the parking brake is engaged AIR HORN ACTIVATION SWITCH A switch shall be located on the pump pan
108. d in the construction of the pump house shall have a brushed finish CONTROLS AND GAUGES The following shall be provided on the pump and gauge panels in a neat and orderly fashion The gauge panel shall include the following ENFO III ENGINE MESSAGE CENTER The apparatus shall be equipped with the Class ENFO III Engine Information Display for the pump panel The ENFO III shall provide engine RPM system voltage display and alarm engine oil pressure display and alarm and engine temperature display and alarm The ENFO III uses the SAE J 1587 data bus for its information and does not require any additional sensors to be mounted The message center shall provide the following Engine Oil Pressure With visual LED message and audible warning Engine Water Temperature With visual LED message and audible warning Voltmeter With visual LED message and audible warning Tachometer With visual LED message CLASS 1 PRESSURE GOVERNOR ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL An electronic control for engine speed based upon a preselect for RPM or pump Pressure The electronic control for the engine is to operate as a pressure sensor regulating governor PSG eliminating any need for a relief valve on the discharge side of the pump The control shall have the following controls and display Mode select button for RPM or pump Pressure Green light to indicate when RPM mode is selected Green light to indicate when Pressure mode is selected Idle s
109. d of the waterway and the monitor The butterfly valve shall direct water flow from the waterway to the 2 1 2 pre connect discharge at the rear of the platform basket A 2 1 2 quarter turn ball valve shall be installed ahead of the 2 1 2 pre connect discharge The 2 1 2 pre connect with 90 degree swiveling discharge shall have a NH male thread One 1 2 1 2 cap and chain shall be supplied with pre connect No 2 5 to 1 5 Reducer with Cap RELIEF amp DRAIN VALVE WATERWAY SYSTEM A 2 1 2 preset relief valve shall be placed in the aerial waterway system and shall be capable of the dumping of water to the environment to protect the waterway system One 1 1 1 2 quarter turn drain valve shall be installed at the low point of the waterway plumbing system SINGLE DISPLAY AERIAL WATERWAY FLOW METER One 1 Single Display Flowminder shall be provided The digital pressure gauge includes large super bright digits for excellent readability in all types of emergency situations Wires transmit signals from a transducer to the display so there is no water sensing lines to freeze up and cause problems The flowmeter display shall be located at the turntable control stand COMMUNICATION SYSTEM PLATFORM TURNTABLE The two station intercom communication system shall have the master station at the platform aerial turntable and secondary intercom and speaker at the platform basket area The master station shall have a volume control and a push to
110. d with an integral smooth plate hose well with a 1 5 cubic feet capacity Two 2 straps shall be provided for the running board hosewell to secure hose in the hosewell DUNNAGE COMPARTMENT OVER PUMP There shall be a dunnage compartment furnished on top of the pump module The floor shall be bolted in place and removable for access to the fire pump components for major service Two 2 bright anodized extruded aluminum grab rails shall be provided one 1 each side of the pump house on the side of the dunnage compartment just below the top edge mounted horizontal to provide easy access to the dunnage compartment Molded rubber gaskets shall be installed under the grab handles to protect the surface of the compartment The dunnage area of the pump house shall have approximate dimensions of 68 wide x 19 deep x 43 front to back PUMP COMPARTMENT WORK LIGHT The pump compartment shall have one 1 Truck Lite model 40 clear work light to provide illumination of the pump compartment The light shall have a weather resistant toggle style on off switch located inside the pump compartment adjacent to the left service door area The power for the pump module light shall be switched thru the battery master switch PUMP SERVICE ACCESS REQUIREMENTS It is the opinion that service access to the pump valves gauges and controls are of the utmost importance Special consideration shall be taken when evaluating the pump module design of the offerer Pum
111. detailed information or drawings where specified herein shall result in rejection of the bid 4 Bids shall be returned in a sealed envelope clearly marked BID FOR FIRE APPARATUS Facsimile bids are not acceptable 5 Verbal bids and changes in the bid price after the bid opening prior to award shall not be allowed Any such attempt shall not be accepted and cause immediate rejection of the entire bid ORIGIN OF MANUFACTURER Any manufacturer submitting a proposal or bid to these specifications shall meet the following conditions 1 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 2 The company corporation and or parent company and all assets belonging to such shall be wholly owned and managed by the entities specified above 3 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 4 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 foreign interest partnership or other agreement shall be cause for immediate rejection CUSTOM CHASSIS SINGLE SOURCE MANUFACTURER The chassis shall be designed and ma
112. ding with limitation those dealing with the disposition of Bid Security proposes and agrees if awarded the Contract to enter into a Contract to furnish all apparatus materials and equipment necessary to complete this Contract within the Contract Time indicated in this Proposal in full and reasonably intended requirements of the Contract Documents to the full and entire satisfaction of the Owner 2 THIS PROPOSAL WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR Sixty 60 days after the Bid Opening 3 IN SUBMITTING THIS PROPOSAL VENDOR REPRESENTS THAT a Vendor has become thoroughly familiar with the terms and conditions of the Proposal Documents accepting the same as sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all the conditions and requirements under the Proposal b This Proposal is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed person firm or corporation and is not submitted in conformity with any agreement or rules of any group association organization or corporation Vendor has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Vendor to submit a false or sham Proposal Vendor has not solicited or induced any person firm or corporation to refrain from bidding and Vendor has not sought by collusion to obtain for themselves any advantage over any other Vendor or over Owner B 1 Page 164 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 c d e f g Option 1 That no member of Town Council or other
113. e LOW FUEL LIGHT A Low Fuel warning light and alarm shall be installed in the dash message center This light shall illuminate when the apparatus fuel level reaches 25 of the fuel remaining TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT WARNING LIGHT A transmission oil temperature light with alarm shall be provided on the dash message center LOW VOLTAGE WARNING A low voltage indicator light shall be installed on the dash message center An alarm and the dash indicator light shall activate when the system voltage drops below 11 8 volts AIR CLEANER RESTRICTION INDICATOR An air cleaner restriction indicator shall be installed in the driver s message center The indicator shall provide visual warning when a high air restriction condition exists for a minimum of 4 seconds LOW COOLANT WARNING Low coolant warning shall be accomplished through the engine electronics to provide driver warning via the engine stop warning light CONTROL CENTER Mounted on the doghouse there shall be a black ABS driver officer control center This area shall include various controls and functions that must be available to the driver and officer On the top of the control center there shall be an access panel for maintenance and troubleshooting of devices mounted on the control center The apparatus warning light switch panel shall be mounted on the control center immediately to right of the driver The apparatus parking brake control valve shall be located on the doghouse mo
114. e 1 red light to indicate when outriggers are not fully extended One 1 switch to lock all aerial functions high low off Three 3 lights green amber and red with audible alarm for the aerial load system display Three 3 amber lights for left rotation disable down disable and right rotation disable Three 3 remote monitor switches Three 3 handles for operation of the aerial for raise lower extension retraction and swing left right functions The system shall be capable of performing simultaneous outrigger functions or simultaneous aerial functions Console Cover and Lighting An aluminum treadplate hinged cover shall be provided on the turntable control console with one 1 courtesy light located in the cover Three 3 turntable work lights shall be provided on the turntable for added operator visibility and safety Standard Platform Control Panel e One 1 switch for auto bedding One 1 platform light switch tip lights and telescoping lights shall be connected to this switch One 1 rung alignment light One 1 emergency stop button One 1 red light to indicate when outriggers are not fully extended One 1 switch to lock all aerial functions high low off Three 3 lights green amber and red with audible alarm for the aerial load system display Three 3 amber lights for left rotation disable down disable and right rotation disable Three 3 remote nozzle switches Three 3 handles for operation o
115. e Sides Seat Back Support Face Seat Back Support Sides Seat Headrests SEAT BELT WARNING LABELS The cab shall be equipped with two 2 seat belt warning labels These labels are to be in full view of the occupants in the seated position VEHICLE DATA RECORDER Apparatus shall be equipped with a Class Vehicle Data Recorder and Seat Belt Warning System VDR SBW or equal that is connected to the power train CAN Controller Area Network bus consisting of transmission TCM engine control ECM and antilock brake ABS modules mounted on the apparatus The VDR SBW will function per NFPA 1901 2009 sections 4 11 Vehicle Data Recorder utilizing the power train s J1939 data and 14 1 3 10 Seat Belt Warning using the Class1 Seat Belt Input Module for seat occupied and belt status information The VDR data shall be downloadable by USB cable to a computer using either Microsoft or Apple Operating Systems using Class 1 O E M supplied reporting software Page 38 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM There shall be a seat belt indicator system supplied in the cab The indicator system shall indicate seat belt use for each individual seating position when the seat is occupied the seat belt remains unfastened and the parking brake is released A display panel shall be supplied in the dash area The panel shall have an audible indicators and a red light display to indicate that a seat belt has not
116. e amount of pressure applied to the treadle valve The brake system shall be equipped with a Bendix SR 1 valve to provide modulated spring brakes in the event there is low air pressure in the rear axle air supply reservoir The spring brakes shall be piped in such a manner that if the treadle valve is depressed while the spring brakes are applied the spring brakes shall release and remain released as long as the treadle valve is depressed They shall reapply immediately when the treadle valve is released The piping in the air system shall be 2 ply nylon reinforced color coded tubing for all stationary lines AIR DRYER The air system shall include a MERITOR WABCO System Saver 1200 air dryer The dryer shall have a capacity of 30 CFM of air flow The air dryer shall have a spin on desiccant cartridge for ease in servicing the dryer desiccant The air dryer shall incorporate an integral turbo cut off valve The turbo cut off valve shall close the path between the air compressor and the air dryer purge valve during the compressor unload cycle This shall allow the air dryer to purge the water and contaminates without any loss of turbo boost or engine horsepower A 12 volt 100 watt heated moisture ejector shall be an integral part of the air dryer This heater shall be thermostatically controlled The electrical connection for the heater shall use a sealed electrical connector to protect against moisture and corrosion AUTOMATIC MOISTURE EJE
117. e filler panel that extends from the top of the speedlay unit to the height of the dunnage side panel Page 51 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 TOP SPEEDLAY The top speedlay shall be equipped with a 1 1 2 male NST outlet The speedlay shall be plumbed with 2 Schedule 40 stainless steel high pressure pipe A 2 quarter turn ball valve shall be used to control water flow The outlet shall be equipped with a 2 polished stainless steel 90 degree swivel with 1 1 2 male NST thread located in the hosebed This speedlay bed shall be capable of carrying two hundred fifty feet 250 of 1 3 4 double jacketed hose The speedlay hosebed shall have inside dimensions of 10 wide x 10 1 2 tall x 72 wide The bottom speedlay shall be equipped with a 1 1 2 male NST outlet The speedlay shall be plumbed with 2 Schedule 40 stainless steel high pressure pipe A 2 quarter turn ball valve shall be used to control water flow The outlet shall be equipped with a 2 polished stainless steel 90 degree swivel with 1 1 2 male NST thread located in the hose bed This speedlay bed shall be capable of carrying two hundred fifty feet 250 of 1 3 4 double jacketed hose The speedlay hose bed shall have inside dimensions of 10 wide x 10 1 2 tall x 72 wide The speedlay valve controls shall be mounted on the operator s panel A 1 4 turn drain valve shall be installed for each speedlay The valve shall be nickel plated with 3 4 NPT female inlet and outlet th
118. e height and reach and the load at six 6 different angles with and without water An arrow will be attached to the load chart to indicate the angle of elevation To comply with NFPA standards the load chart shall be illuminated by a light AIR HORN CONTROL SWITCH TURNTABLE A momentary switch shall be provided for controlling the vehicle s air horn at the turntable control console The switch will be mounted on the turntable control console AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION SYSTEM The aerial device shall be equipped with an eight point Vogel automatic lubrication system or equal The system will automatically grease the pivot points on the aerial base section top and bottom pins of the elevation cylinders the rotation bearing and the external gear on the rotation bearing TORQUE BOX The torque box connecting the turntable to the outriggers shall provide the rigidity needed for the aerial to be operated at 12 degrees to a 75 degrees elevation and full extension LADDER STORAGE RACK INSIDE TORQUE BOX A slide in ladder rack shall be installed inside the torque box to allow the storage of the following 115 feet of ground ladders and pike poles which shall be supplied with the apparatus Page 66 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 One 1 10 folding attic ladder Alco Lite FL 10 One 1 14 Fresno ladder Alco Lite CJL 14 Two 2 16 roof ladders Alco Lite PRL 16 One 1 24 two section extension ladder Alco Lite PEL 24
119. e listed showing page number and heading and a detailed explanation MODEL TO BE PROPOSED The model requested in the purchase description that follows is intended to be the Top of the Line model for the manufacturer Sub standard models that delete trim functionality service and safety items shall not be acceptable Proposals for manufacturers Program trucks will not be considered A statement from the bidder shall be provided in the bid proposal that states that the chassis offered is the Top of the Line model from the manufacturer ROAD TEST CERTIFICATION A road test shall be conducted with the finished apparatus fully loaded During this time the apparatus shall not show loss of power and or overheating The transmission driveshaft or shafts and rear axle shall run free from abnormal vibration or noise throughout the operating range of the apparatus The apparatus when Page 95 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 loaded shall have not less than 25 or more than 45 of the weight on the front axle and not less than 55 or more than 75 on the rear axle A The apparatus must be capable of accelerating to 35 mph from a standing start within 25 seconds on a level concrete highway without exceeding the maximum governed RPM of the engine B The apparatus must be capable of accelerating from a steady speed of 15 mph to a true speed of 35 mph within 30 seconds This shall be accomplished without moving the gear selector C The ful
120. e mounted on the face of the overhead panel A chrome flange is to be supplied with the light This compartment open door light is wired with a flasher to the power panel for completion to the compartment door open circuit on the body The compartment open light circuit shall be wired so that the light circuit is deactivated when the parking brakes of the apparatus are applied Page 115 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 A label shall be applied adjacent to the light DOOR OPEN INTERIOR CAB LIGHTING Four 4 step well lights shall be supplied The lights shall be Whelen OS Series white LEDs with angled chrome plated covers one in each step well All step well lights shall be illuminated when any door is opened and the battery selector switch is on DOME LIGHTS Two 2 red clear LED clear dome lights shall be supplied One light shall be installed in the front of the cab centered over the engine doghouse One light shall be installed centered over the rear crew area These lights shall be illuminated when any door is open or individually operated with a switch mounted on the light and the battery switch is in the on position CAB HEATER DEFROSTER The in cab climate control system shall be installed beneath the dash on the officers side of the cab This unit shall include a three speed blower temperature control valve and a minimum of a 44 000 BTU heater core The heater control shall be located on the engine cover mounted control cen
121. e oil level sensor OLS This sensor shall allow the operator to obtain an indication of the fluid level from the shift selector The sensor display shall provide the following checks correct fluid level low fluid level and high fluid level DRIVELINES Universal joints and driveshafts shall be SPICER 1810 series or equal The driveshaft tube shall be a minimum of 4 5 diameter with a 259 tube wall thickness The driveshaft slip joints shall be coated to Page 19 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 reduce sliding friction and thrust under high torque loads Permanent driveline installations shall be balanced to prevent vibration FUEL TANK The fuel tank shall have a capacity of 50 gallons US and be D O T certified It shall be mounted with straps bolted to the bottom frame flange to allow for easy removal The tank construction shall be of 12 gauge steel with single fuel pickup and return tubes The baffled tank shall be vented to prevent low vacuum and facilitate rapid filling The tank shall have a 2 NPT fill to the driver s side of the chassis The fuel tank sending unit is to be mounted to the driver s side of the fuel tank for easy replacement without removing body panels FUEL LINES Polyamide fiber nylon braided reinforced tubing with push on reusable fittings shall be provided for the chassis fuel lines FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE A ball type fuel line shut off valve shall be installed in the suction side fuel line The shut
122. e or delay in making deliveries because of fire flood riot major component shortage accidents acts of God or any circumstances beyond their control Information required at time of delivery to be supplied by the manufacturer A Line set ticket showing parts used by the manufacturer in construction of the cab and chassis B Electrical as built schematic booklet C Air system as built schematic booklet D Final build data sheet showing serial numbers for the following 1 Cab and chassis Vehicle Identification Number 2 Engine 3 Transmission 4 Front axle 5 Rear axle s 6 Each tire showing mounting location on the chassis 7 Apparatus Serial Numbers E Final build measurement data sheet showing the following 1 Bumper extension 2 Wheelbase 3 Rear overhang 4 Cab measurements for the ground to the bottom of the cab at all four corners and the frame to cab extreme at the frame height for all four corners of the cab 5 Suspension measurements for the ground to the top of the frame at the centerline of the front axle and the centerline of the rear axle or centerline of the tandem axles 6 Overall Height Length and Width of completed body Page 7 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 F Unless otherwise specified a minimum of one 1 copy of complete as delivered apparatus and chassis operation and general maintenance instructions including but not limited to the chassis engine transmission axles and lubrication c
123. e outriggers once the aerial has been elevated from the nested position 4 Ground illumination lights shall be provided to illuminate the area directly under the outriggers for each extending outrigger 5 A light will be provided in the cab to alert the operator when the outrigger is not in the stowed position Outrigger and Stabilizer Specifications The specified outriggers and torque box system shall provide a 1 1 2 to 1 stability safety factor when the aerial is in any operating position The stability requirements shall be met by the apparatus on which the aerial device is mounted when that apparatus is in a service ready condition but with all normally removable items such as water hose ground ladders and loose equipment removed The aerial device shall be capable of sustaining a static load 1 1 3 times its rated capacity in every position in which the aerial device can be placed when the apparatus is on a slope of 5 degrees downward in the direction most likely to cause overturning All outriggers and stabilizers that protrude beyond the body of the apparatus shall be striped or painted with reflective material so as to indicate a hazard or obstruction Each outrigger or stabilizer shall also be provided with one or more red warning light s located either on the stabilizer or in the body panel visible on the side of the apparatus where the stabilizer is located FRONT AND REAR OUTRIGGERS Two 2 front and two 2 rear out a
124. e systems continuous rated wattage as specified on the Power Source Specification Label for a minimum of 2 hours Testing with a resistive load bank shall be permitted The conditions specified in 21 14 4 1 2 and 3 shall be recorded at least every 1 2 hour during the test If the apparatus 1s equipped with a fire pump this 2 hour test shall be completed with the fire pump pumping at 100 percent capacity at 150 psi 1035 kPa net pump pressure The 2 hour test shall be permitted to be run concurrently with the pump certification test required in 14 13 1 Where the line voltage power is derived from the vehicles low voltage system the minimum continuous electrical load as defined in Chapter 11 shall be applied to the low voltage electrical system during the operational test Any termination of line voltage power by the low voltage load management system shall be noted and the duration of the periods of line voltage power source shutdown shall be recorded Vehicle support systems that are required to maintain the power source in operation shall remain within their required operational parameters The results of the tests listed in this section shall be supplied to the purchaser at the time of delivery LOAD CENTER PANEL A Square D Homeline circuit breaker panel shall be provided in the apparatus body All breakers shall be properly labeled The generator shall be hard wired to the circuit breaker panel The circuit breaker panel shall be mounted
125. ear facing portion of the light shall have The driver s side lens shall be red in color and the officer s side amber in color REAR LOWER LEVEL WARNING LIGHTS Two 2 Whelen warning lights 600 Series Super LED light heads shall be mounted on the rear of the apparatus below the taillights at the lower outermost corners in vertical position with a Whelen chrome plated flange The light heads shall include an internal flasher with 14 flash patterns steady burn and Hi Low power The warning lights shall be programmed for Hi power with the same flash pattern for both the right and left intersection light head These two 2 lights fulfill the requirements for Upper Zone C lower level warning devices Both warning light lenses shall be red in color LED TRAFFIC ADVISOR One 1 amber LED Whelen traffic advisor model TAM 85 with cable shall be mounted on the upper rear of the apparatus The device shall consist of eight Super LED heads Page 158 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 The signal patterns of the device shall be progressive left progressive right center out and emergency All Flash The switch control box is to be mounted in the cab allowing for easy operation by the driver IDENTIFICATION AND SAFETY LABELS A permanent plate shall be installed in the driver s compartment to specify the quantity and type of the following fluids in the vehicle Engine oil Engine coolant Transmission fluid Pump Transmis
126. eat resistant HTZL loom rated at a minimum of 300 degrees F exceeding the heat requirements of NFPA 1901 A battery loop back ground circuit shall be supplied for the EDS system to reduce the possible effects of Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference The chassis cab engine and transmission shall be electrically bonded to the chassis frame rails with braided ground straps ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONNECTORS All multiple conductor electrical connections shall be made with electrical connectors The connectors shall become mechanically locked when mated All single wire terminations requiring special connectors with a ring or spade terminal shall be crimped and wrapped with heat shrink tubing FIRE COM INTERCOM SYSTEM There shall be a Fire Com intercom system installed in the chassis cab The intercom system shall be installed and have all wiring and components to render the system operational as follows One 1 3020R series intercom system features For use with two radios Voice activated circuitry VOX Continuous mobile radio monitoring Independent controls allow quick adjustment of volume and squelch Durable steel housing protects against heat moisture and damage from impact Dual radio monitoring and transmit selector switch Page 120 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 Other installed components include DRIVER S POSITION The following headset shall be installed adjacent to the driver s seating position in the cab
127. ed position Cast aluminum ladder brackets with chrome plated quick release type mounting clamps shall be provided to hold the ladders to the pivot arm assembly A locking device with a control on the side panel shall be provided that shall engage and hold the ladder rack in the stored position The locking device must be disengaged prior to the rack being lowered The safety lock must be included in the design of the ladder rack One 1 14 Alco Lite PRL 14 aluminum roof ladder with folding roof hooks shall be provided with the apparatus One 1 10 Alco Lite FL 10 aluminum folding attic ladder shall be provided with the apparatus One 1 24 two section Alco Lite PEL 24 aluminum extension ladder shall be provided with the apparatus One 1 6 Akron IB 6 RK pike pole with I beam fiberglass pole standard steel hook and ram knob end shall be provided with the apparatus One 1 8 Akron IB 8 RK pike pole with I beam fiberglass pole standard steel hook and ram knob end shall be provided with the apparatus One 1 10 Akron IB 10 RK pike pole with I beam fiberglass pole standard steel hook and ram knob end shall be provided with the apparatus BODY FENDERS POLISHED The apparatus body fenders shall be polished stainless steel and shall be rolled die stamped and fully removable The stainless steel fenders and stainless fender liners shall be fastened with stainless bolts and ESNA nuts to the outer fender panel REAR AXLE MUD FLAPS
128. ed to the backup light circuit Additionally the backup lights shall be activated when the parking brake is set One 1 license plate mounting bracket and incandescent light shall be provided The light and bracket shall be located on the rear of the apparatus BACKUP CAMERA There shall be an ASA Audiovox or equal video system provided on the apparatus The color monitor shall be an ASA AOM713WP The 7 inch color LCD monitor contains a water proof housing circuit protection backlit controls integrated audio speaker NTSC and PAL video signal compatible 3 camera inputs manual pushbutton or automatic trigger source selection auto power on standby day night brightness modes on screen display OSD for AV source picture adjustment and volume level non volatile memory for picture and volume adjustment settings anti glare anti scratch protective lens detachable sunshield The monitor for the back up camera shall be mounted on top of the engine doghouse within view of the driver to aide in backing up the apparatus The back up camera system shall be powered with the ignition power in the cab Operation of the camera will be by the driver with the monitor controls There shall be supplied a black amp white heavy duty high resolution observation camera ASA Model VBCSI150B The camera shall have a black housing built in microphone enhanced low light performance 0 5 LUX LED assisted image orientation selector switch and
129. ed to warn of dangers in operation of the outrigger system PLATFORM CAPABILITIES 1500GPM The following are minimum aerial platform and water capabilities for the operation of this unit in the unsupported configuration with the truck level the outriggers fully extended and lowered to relieve the chassis weight from the axles The capabilities are based upon 360 degree continuous rotation and up to full extension Platform Operations With Waterway Dry 12 Degrees to 30 Degrees 1 000 pounds in the platform basket or 1 250 pounds evenly distributed 30 Degrees to 45 Degrees 1 000 pounds in the platform basket or 1 500 pounds evenly distributed 45 Degrees to 60 Degrees 1 000 pounds in the platform basket or 2 000 pounds evenly distributed Page 70 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 60 Degrees to 75 Degrees 1 000 pounds in the platform basket or 2 500 pounds evenly distributed Platform Operations With 1500 GPM Water Flowing 90 degree to the side and 45 degrees up and 45 degrees down The following capabilities are based upon continuous 360 degree rotation and up to full extension Elevation Platform Weight Capacity 12 Degrees to 45 Degrees 500 pounds in the platform basket or 750 pounds evenly distributed 45 Degrees to 60 Degrees 500 pounds in the platform basket or 1 500 pounds evenly distributed 60 Degrees to 75 Degrees 500 pounds in the platform basket or 2 000 pounds evenly distributed The above ratings shall be
130. eels It shall have approximate dimensions of 27 wide x 58 high x 24 deep There shall be one 1 high side full depth compartment above the rear outrigger It shall have the approximate dimensions of 28 wide x 28 high x 24 deep Right Side There shall be one 1 high side full depth compartment above the front outrigger It shall have the approximate dimensions of 31 wide x 33 high x 24 deep There shall be one 1 rescue style full height and full depth compartment ahead of the rear wheels It shall have approximate dimensions of 51 wide x 63 high x 24 deep There shall be one 1 low side full depth compartment behind the rear wheels It shall have approximate dimensions of 27 wide x 30 high x 24 deep There shall be one 1 low reduced depth compartment behind the rear outrigger It shall have the approximate dimensions of 18 wide x 30 high and 12 deep This compartment shall be equipped with a slam door for maximum compartment utilization ROLLUP DOORS All compartments shall be provided with a roll up door that shall be constructed of double sided aluminum extrusions connected with a ball and socket joint The extrusions shall be 1 3 8 wide x 3 8 thick with satin anodized finishing A flexible EDPM extrusion shall be provided between each slat to insure a weather tight Page 78 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 seal Aluminum extrusions shall be individually replaceable without disassembling the entire door by
131. efill system will automatically shut off when the foam tank is full The refill system quick connection shall be located beneath the pump panel running board to prevent foam from spilling onto the running board during connection operations System features Weather proof on of rocker switch with integral green power on indicator light Red refill PUMP ON indicator light Automatic tank fill shutoff vertical or side mount float switches Thermally protected 12 volt motor Relay operated motor power circuit 5 gpm capacity 8 foot lift Self priming pump can run dry and re prime itself automatically Composite pump head with Buna N diaphragm All corrosion resistant components Compatible with Class A or Class B foam concentrates Quick connect inlet hose with wand Suction inlet strainer FOAM SYSTEM OUTLETS The foam system shall be distributed into the following discharge outlets One 1 front jumpline discharge Two 2 1 1 2 speedlay discharges The booster hose reel FOAM SYSTEM CONTROLS The system shall be equipped with an electronic control unit suitable for installation on the pump operator panel as the single point of operation for the foam proportioning system Incorporated within the control unit shall be a microprocessor that receives input from water flow meter while receiving foam concentrate pump output information from the foam concentrate flow meter The microprocessor through constant comparison of the flow signals sha
132. el to activate the chassis air horn The switch shall be a momentary pushbutton type switch with a red cover The switch shall be supplied with the proper identification label WATER TANK LEVEL GAUGE The apparatus shall be equipped with a Class 1 Inteli Tank Tank Level Gauge or equal for indicating water level The tank level gauge shall indicate the liquid level on an easy to read LED display and show increments of 1 8 tank capacities The tank level gauge system shall include a pressure transducer that shall be mounted on the outside of the tank in an easily accessible area a super bright LED four light display with a visual indication at nine 9 accurate levels and a set of weather resistant connectors to connect to the digital display to the pressure transducer and to the apparatus power FOAM TANK LEVEL GAUGE The apparatus shall be equipped with a Class 1 Inteli Tank foam tank level gauge for indicating foam level The foam tank level gauge shall indicate the foam concentrate level on an easy to read LED display and show increments of 1 8 tank capacity The foam tank level gauge system shall include A pressure transducer that shall be mounted on the outside of the tank in an easily accessible area A super bright LED four light display with a visual indication at nine accurate levels A set of weather resistant connectors to connect to the digital display to the pressure transducer and to the apparatus power HEAT EXCHANGER DISCHA
133. elect button to immediately return the engine to idle regardless of mode of operation Preset button to increase the engine speed or pump pressure to a preset condition Increase button to increase engine speed or pump pressure based upon mode selected Page 135 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 Decrease button to decrease engine speed RPM or pump pressure based upon mode selected Green Pump Engaged light Green Okay to Pump light Green Throttle Ready light Visual LED Message Center to provide engine speed RPM or pump pressure based upon mode selected MASTER GAUGES The pump master vacuum and pressure gauges shall be 4 1 2 in diameter with white dial face gauges with black lettering and markings The master vacuum gauge shall be a compound style gauge with a vacuum pressure range of 30 0 400 psig with the dial face of the gauge labeled in black INTAKE The master pressure gauge shall be provided with a range of 0 400 psig and the dial face of the gauge labeled in black DISCHARGE The gauge accuracy for the gauge shall be plus or minus 1 of full scale per ANSI B40 1 Grade 1A A bright metal bezel shall be supplied for resistance to corrosion and to protect the lens and case from damage MASTER GAUGE TEST PORTS Adjacent to each gauge there shall be a pressure tap to provide simultaneous reading of the vacuum and pressure exerted on the individual gauge PRESSURE GAUGES Each line pressure gauge shall be mounte
134. en chrome plated flange Two 2 Whelen warning lights 600 Series Super LED light heads shall be mounted on the upper rear sides of the apparatus with a Whelen chrome plated flange The light heads shall include an internal flasher with 14 flash patterns steady burn and Hi Low power The warning lights shall be programmed for Hi power with the same flash pattern for all light heads These lights fulfill the requirements for Upper Zone B C amp D upper level warning devices All warning light lenses shall be red in color Page 86 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 REAR LOWER LEVEL WARNING LIGHTS Two 2 Whelen warning lights 600 Series Super LED light heads shall be mounted on the rear of the apparatus below the taillights at the lower outermost corners in vertical position with a Whelen chrome plated flange The light heads shall include an internal flasher with 14 flash patterns steady burn and Hi Low power The warning lights shall be programmed for Hi power with the same flash pattern for both the right and left intersection light head These two 2 lights fulfill the requirements for Upper Zone C lower level warning devices Both warning light lenses shall be red in color LED TRAFFIC ADVISOR One 1 amber LED Whelen traffic advisor model TAM 85 with cable shall be mounted on the upper rear of the apparatus The device shall consist of eight Super LED heads The signal patterns of the device shall be progressive left
135. er RADIO ANTENNA MOUNTS Two 2 NMO mount shall be roof mounted on the officer s side of the cab The antenna mount shall be located 34 inches from the front face of the cab and 18 inches from the cab side The unterminated coax is to be routed in the cab to the radio power circuit termination The antenna wiring shall terminate in the center of the cab on top of the engine enclosure 12VDC TRIPLE POWER POINT A triple outlet 12 volt socket cigarette lighter type receptacle shall be provided The power point shall be wired to switched battery power with the appropriate wire size and fuse The power point socket shall be provided centered on the front area of the engine doghouse for use by the driver and or officer 12VDC POWER CIRCUIT A circuit protected 30 amp battery hot circuit a circuit protected 30 amp battery switched circuit and a ground circuit with the proper wire size to handle the current shall be provided These circuits are provided for two way radio and or accessory wiring The radio accessory power circuit shall terminate in the center of the cab on top of the engine doghouse Page 122 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 HANDHELD SPOTLIGHT An Optronics KB 4003 400 000 candlepower hand held spotlight shall be hard wired into the cab electrical system and mounted convenient for the officer s use CAB SIDE SCENE LIGHTS There shall be side scene lights installed on the side of the cab between the front and rear c
136. er PSDF P09 0004 One 1 foot switch for the siren shall be provided on the left side of the driver s side cab floor and one 1 on the right side of the officer s side cab floor GENERATOR An Onan model 10 0RBAA 10 KW hydraulic generator system shall be supplied and installed on the apparatus The generator system shall be capable of producing 10 KW single phase 120 240 volts at 60 hertz regardless of engine RPM The generator shall be able to remotely turn the system s full KW off and on without regard to engine RPM or electrical loads by the use of multiple 12 VDC switches The generator shall be equipped with an automatic voltage regulator to maintain nominal output voltage 120 240 volts AC under varying generator loads An integral oil to air heat exchanger shall cool the hydraulic fluid before being returned to the reservoir A hydraulic pump shall power the generator motor and is driven by a power takeoff on the vehicle transmission The pump shall maintain a constant flow and nominal generator frequency 60 Hz The hydraulic fluid reservoir shall have a three gallon capacity and shall be equipped with a full flow 6 micron oil filter oil level sight glass filter pressure cap breather filter and oil fill cap The generator system shall use Dextron III hydraulic fluid The generator display module shall display generator output voltage frequency and current The module shall also display the temperature of the hydraulic fluid re
137. f the aerial for raise lower extension retraction and swing left right functions Page 65 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 SAFETY CHAINS TURNTABLE OPENINGS Aerial manufacturer shall install safety chains between the covered handrails on the turntable HYDRAULIC HIGH PRESSURE OIL FILTER The hydraulic system shall be equipped with a high pressure hydraulic oil filter between the pump and the control valve designed to meet the flow requirements of the system The high pressure filter will have a dirty element light on the outrigger panel for the convenience of the mechanic HYDRALIC OIL RETURN LINE FILTER WITH LIGHT A 10 micron low pressure return line filter element shall be connected to the hydraulic reservoir The 10 micron return line replaceable filter element with a dirty filter indicator light shall be located on the outrigger control panel AERIAL WARNING LABELS Danger caution and warning labels shall be installed at all aerial control stations individual controls and at various locations on the aerial device These labels shall be in compliance to industry warning symbols ASME SAE and applicable NFPA 1901 standard These labels shall be in English with symbols commonly used in the fire industry AERIAL LOAD CHART TURNTABLE CONTROL STAND An aerial load chart shall be mounted on the base section of the aerial to supplement the load gauge installed on the aerial control console The load chart shall include th
138. f the entire apparatus including but not limited to chassis fire pump system the apparatus and supplied equipment The familiarization specialist shall remain at the Fire Department for one 1 days not less than eight 8 hours to provide instruction to all personnel or as instructed by Chief of the Department All meals motel and travel costs shall be the responsibility of the successful bidder NFPA 4 3 2 After delivery of the fire apparatus the purchaser shall be responsible for ongoing training of its personnel to proficiency regarding the proper and safe use of the apparatus and associated equipment as defined in NFPA 1002 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver Operator Professional Qualifications and NFPA 1500 Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program DELIVERY DATA REQUIREMENTS The manufacturer shall specify in his bid the number of calendar days after acceptance of the formal contract by the manufacturer that the completed vehicle shall be delivered to Surfside Beach SC The manufacturer shall not be held liable for damages arising from its failure to make or delay in making deliveries because of fire flood riot major component shortage accidents acts of God or any circumstances beyond their control Information required at time of delivery to be supplied by the manufacturer A Line set ticket showing parts used by the manufacturer in construction of the cab and chassis B Electrical as built
139. g and appearance CAB MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION The extruded aluminum xl cab shall have the following material gauges as a minimum Cab floor 3 16 190 aluminum Front skin 3 16 190 aluminum Cab side panels 3 16 190 aluminum Cab rear wall 3 16 190 aluminum Cab driver s floor 3 16 190 aluminum Cab officer s floor 3 16 190 aluminum Cab crew area floor 3 16 190 aluminum Cab roof 3 16 190 aluminum Cab doors 3 16 190 aluminum Roof Rail Section Extending from the front to the rear of the cab above the doors the cab shall have and extruded aluminum section This section shall be designed to interlock with the roof sheet and incorporate the door drip molding in one single piece Upper Transverse Member Amid ship in the cab there shall be a boxed beam header assembly located transverse in the cab from left to right Front Door B Post This vertical box section of the cab located behind each of the front doors provides the slam post for the door latch assembly This section also is a main member in the cab skeletal system The B Post ties into the Upper Transverse Member to provide torsional stiffness in the open space design of the cab Rear Door B Post The box assembly design of the rear door B post provides an anchor for the rear door latch assembly This section is the main vertical support at the cab rear corner providing the anchor point for the rear wall structural lattice network
140. gh visibility safety and corrosion resistance No exception shall be allowed to these requirements Two chock holders shall be provided and mounted on the left side of the apparatus below the front body compartment Page 159 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 CHASSIS PAINT The frame and running gear shall be painted gloss black enamel The running gear shall consist of the axles drivelines air tanks steering gear frame mounted brackets draglinks and fuel tank The air system piping and electrical harnesses shall not be installed in the frame at the time of the frame painting This shall insure complete coverage of paint behind those areas as well as to insure that the air piping and wiring harnesses do not have paint applied to them hindering troubleshooting INTERIOR FINISH The interior of the cab shall be painted with spatter paint textured gray in color The spatter paint is selected for ease of repairs when the interior is scratched The exterior doors and all fixed cab glass is to be removed from the cab prior to the painting process beginning The cab metal finish shall be covered with base self etching primer to fill the small surface imperfections Then the interior of the cab is to be blocked and a coat of sealer primer is to be sprayed to the exterior finish Next a sealer primer is applied and will be sanded to a smooth finish ready for final color coat application Two 2 coats of finished paint are to be applied to a f
141. gnition switch are in the ON position One 1 foot switch for the air horns shall be provided on the left side of the driver s side cab floor and one 1 on the right side of the officer s side cab floor HORN ELECTRONIC SIREN ELECTOR SWITCH The air horn and the electric horn are sounded simultaneously by depressing the horn button in the steering wheel A switch shall be supplied for the driver to control either the electric and air horns or the electronic siren from the steering wheel horn button This switch shall be clearly labeled with a back lit legend ELECTRONIC SIREN A Federal Signal 100 watt electronic siren control with microphone model PA300 shall be provided The siren control shall be recess mounted in the cab ceiling console within reach of the driver and officer SIREN SPEAKERS There shall be two 2 Cast Products polished aluminum 100 watt speakers provided The speakers shall be recessed into the front bumper one each side immediately outboard of the chassis frame rails Q2B MECHANICAL SIREN A Federal Q2B siren shall be mounted recessed in the cab front grille or on the front bumper extension To eliminate inadvertent operation the Q2B shall be operable only when the Master Warning Light switch is in the ON position A momentary rocker switch shall be provided in the driver s switch panel for operation of the siren brake This switch shall be backlit with the legend SIREN BRAKE Page 40 Proposal Numb
142. h Fire Department these specifications cover only the general requirements as to the type of construction and test to which the vehicle must conform together with certain details as to finish equipment and appliances with which the successful vendor 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 non specified features The completed vehicle shall conform to the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet No 1901 latest edition for Motor Fire Apparatus and shall exceed 1901 where specified herein for all applicable equipment noted When evaluating proposals the importance of reduced life cycle costs and public safety associated with fire fighting apparatus shall be a major consideration and all evaluations shall exclude vehicles of a type that deviate from these specifications Apparatus with a design that utilize a commercial bus or truck chassis with the installation of a custom cab will not be accepted Proposals shall only be considered from manufacturers that have an established reputation in the field of fire apparatus construction and have been in continuous business for a minimum of thirty five 35 years A written chronological history of the bidder shall be included in the proposal response package Each bidder shall state the location of the factory where the ch
143. h a Class 1 valve PRIMING PUMP The priming pump shall be a positive displacement vane type oil less electrically driven and conform to standards outlined in NFPA 1901 One priming control shall both start the priming motor and open the priming valve PNEUMATIC PUMP SHIFT The pump shift shall be air operated and shall incorporate an air double action piston to shift from road to pump and back A manual or electric operated pump shift mechanism is not acceptable The pump shift switch shall be mounted in the cab and identified as AIR PUMP SHIFT and include instructions permanently inscribed on the pump shift switch plate The in cab operating valve uses a spring loaded locking collar to prevent it from accidentally being moved The pump shift control assembly shall incorporate an indicating light system which will notify the operator when the shift has been completed to PUMP and when the chassis transmission is in correct pumping gear The switch that activates the lights must be mounted on the pump transmission and positioned so that the pump shift arm activates the switch only when the shift arm has completed its full travel into PUMP position An additional indicator light shall be provided adjacent to the throttle control at the pump operator s panel to indicate a completion of the pump shift MECHANICAL SEAL The fire pump shall be provided with a mechanical pump seal One 1 only required on the suction inboard side of the pump
144. h door position The aluminum shall be bright anodized for long service Molded rubber gaskets shall be installed under the grab handles to protect the painted surface of the cab FRONT GRILLE A stainless steel front grille shall be installed on the front cab face The front grille shall have a radiator rock guard to assist in preventing damage to the radiator core The cab shall have one 1 engine hot air exhaust and one 1 engine air cleaner intake on each side of the cab These openings shall be covered with a honey comb wire screen and shall have a bright polished stainless steel outer grille CAB MUDFLAPS Mud flaps shall be installed behind the front tires These mud flaps shall be a minimum of 22 wide to protect the underneath of the cab and body Page 35 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 CAB GROUND LIGHTING One 1 light shall be mounted beneath each door These lights shall be designed to provide illumination on areas under the driver and crew riding area exits All cab ground lights shall switchable and shall automatically activate when any cab exit door is opened MIRRORS 16 1 2 X 7 stainless steel heated remote control mirror heads shall be mounted on spring loaded retractable mirror arms Includes a 5 1 2 x 8 5 convex mirror head UNDER CAB ENGINE MAINTENANCE LIGHTS Two 2 engine maintenance lights shall be supplied beneath the cab These lights shall illuminate automatically when the cab is tilted to the f
145. h side on the B Posts side of the crew area doors RADIO COMPARTMENT WITH DOOR Beneath the officer s seat there shall be a radio compartment with minimum interior dimensions of 19 1 2 wide x 17 long x 7 high This compartment shall have a side mounted diamond plate door mounted on a piano hinge CAB STEP DIMENSIONS The front cab steps shall have the following overall dimensional requirements Driver s lower step size 10 1 4 inches deep minimum Driver s lower step size 29 1 2 inches front to back Officer s lower step size 10 1 4 inches deep minimum Officer s lower step size 29 1 2 inches front to back INTERMEDIATE CAB STEP The cab shall have a full width intermediate anti slip inside step The intermediate step shall be approximately 9 inches from the top of the lower step to the top of the intermediate step INTERIOR CAB STEP TRIM The cab steps shall be completely enclosed behind each door No portion of the cab entrance step shall be exposed when the door is in the closed position The lower step shall be sealed from the under side of the cab to eliminate road splash from entering the step area while the vehicle is driving The horizontal step surfaces shall be covered with bright aluminum tread plate meeting the requirements of NFPA 1901 The vertical toe kick surface area of the cab step wells shall be covered with aluminum tread plate COMPARTMENT OPEN LIGHT A Red Open Compartment Flashing Light Whelen OS Series LED shall b
146. hall be Bostrom or Seats Inc 911 Series Self Contained Breathing Apparatus SCBA type seat with a fixed bottom cushion and a split head rest The seat shall contain a SCBA filler pad for when the bottle is not in use A red 3 point shoulder harness type seat belt shall be supplied for the seat There shall be ZICO positive locking mechanical WALKAWAY QLM U or Bostrom equivalent SCBA self contained breathing apparatus brackets mounted in the cab The WALKAWAY brackets shall included a QLM U USM pull release mounted beneath the seat cushion in the center of the seat cushion CREW AREA REAR FACING LEFT OUTBOARD SEAT POSITION The seat shall be Seats Inc 911 Series Self Contained Breathing Apparatus SCBA type seat with a fixed bottom cushion and a split head rest A red lap type metal to metal quick release seat belt with automatic seat belt retractor shall be provided for the seat There shall be ZICO positive locking mechanical WALKAWAY QLM U or Bostrom equivalent SCBA self contained breathing apparatus brackets mounted in the cab The WALKAWAY brackets shall included Page 125 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 a QLM U USM pull release mounted beneath the seat cushion in the center of the seat cushion CREW AREA REAR FACING RIGHT OUTBOARD SEAT POSITION The seat shall be Seats Inc 911 Series Self Contained Breathing Apparatus SCBA type seat with a fixed bottom cushion and a split head rest A red lap type metal t
147. hall be bonded through wire braided ground straps Relays and solenoids that are suspect to generating spurious electromagnetic radiation are diode protected to prevent transient voltage spikes In order to fully prevent the radio frequency interference the purchaser shall be requested to provide a listing of the type power output and frequencies of all radio and bio medical equipment that is proposed to be used on the apparatus BATTERY BOX TRAY The battery box trays shall be painted steel The battery hold down brackets hardware shall be black powder coated to resist corrosion BATTERY BOX COVER To reduce road spray a sand paper abraded finish aluminum cover shall be installed on each battery box BATTERY BANK A single battery system shall be provided utilizing six 6 high cycle type Group 31 batteries This system shall be capable of engine start after sustaining a continuous 150 amp load for 10 minutes with the engine off NFPA 1901 A battery disconnect switch Rated at not less than 450 amps continuous shall be used to activate the system and provide power to the power panel A green pilot light shall illuminate to indicate that the battery bank is activated All battery wiring shall be GXL battery cable capable of handling 125 of the actual load It shall be run through a heat resistant flexible nylon HTZL loom rated at a minimum of 300 degrees Fahrenheit All cable connections shall be machine crimped and soldered STA
148. hall have a brushed stainless steel cover attached to the outer face The cover shall fit flush with the apparatus body when the outriggers are fully stowed OUTRIGGER WARNING LIGHTS Four 4 red LED warning lights shall be mounted one on each out and down outrigger cover panel These lights shall activate when the outriggers are placed into motion DEEP ALUMINUM SHELVES ADJUSTABLE Four 4 adjustable aluminum shelves shall be furnished and installed and shall have a flange 1 1 2 deep will be mounted in 24 deep compartments Each shelf shall be adjustable in height and held in place by four 4 extruded uprights ALUMINUM TRAY PULL OUT One 1 heavy duty pullout tray shall be installed on the floor of the compartment and shall be equipped with Grant slides and a gas shock to hold the tray in both the in and out positions and shall be made from 190 aluminum with a maximum capacity of 500 pounds ALUMINUM TRAYS PULL OUT AND DOWN Two 2 pullout and down trays shall be installed and shall be constructed of formed 190 aluminum with a maximum capacity of 250 pounds Each extrusion shall include a specially sized channel at both sides of the drawer for the installation of two 2 high quality stainless steel ball bearing rollers These bearings shall provide support the outside front of each tray A second set of stainless steel ball bearing rollers shall be provided for the inside rear of each tray These rollers shall be bolted to t
149. hall not exceed 40 feet 12 meters The connections shall be keyed to prevent mis connection and improper system operation Shielding shall be provided by an aluminized mylar shield within the PVC outer jacket A drain wire shall be tied to one of the pins on each end of the cable No externally attached ferrite beads shall be installed for the purpose of electrical shielding Coupling nuts on the cordset ends shall be constructed of nickel coated brass When properly connected the connections shall be sealed to NEMA 4X or equal FOAM SUPPLY The foam proportioning system shall be supplied from a separate apparatus mounted foam concentrate storage tank The tank shall be constructed of materials compatible with foam concentrates being used in the Page 55 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 system Provision shall be made for installation of low tank level sensors and routing of the wiring for the sensors Tank capacity venting fill opening and foam outlet plumbing connections shall be in accordance with NFPA requirements SINGLE TANK FOAM TANK REFILL SYSTEM A truck mounted 12 volt foam tank refill system shall be provided and installed on the apparatus The refill system shall provide the ability to automatically refill the foam tank from the ground without carrying foam solution up to the foam cell in the hosebed The refill system shall be activated by an on off rocker switch provided on a control panel installed on the pump panel The foam r
150. harts shall be supplied A CD is preferred CHASSIS OPERATOR S MANUAL Operator s Manual w Parts List One Set shall be provided with the chassis An electronic Electrical System Manual shall be provided This manual shall provide complete wiring schematics for the vehicle The manual shall be provided with diagrams of the vehicle showing the wiring harness routing within the vehicle Each of these diagrams shall include the connectors between the harnesses that provide a hyperlink to a drawing of the actual connector where pin functions can be examined Schematics for each system of the vehicle shall be provided with hyperlinks to the connectors for pin designations and to the vehicle drawings for harness location within the vehicle An electronic Air System Manual shall be provided This manual shall provide complete air system schematics for the vehicle The manual shall be provided with diagrams of the vehicle showing the air tubing routing within the vehicle Schematics for each system of the vehicle shall be provided with hyperlinks to the tanks and valves and to the vehicle drawings for exact location within the vehicle IN SERVICE WEIGHTS The fully loaded in service apparatus will be weight checked for proper axles and suspension If the axles and suspension are deemed to small the bidder at his expense will be required to make the necessary replacements and corrections VEHICLE SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION For long
151. have a one piece removable sound absorbing headliner to cover all wiring and tubing used for lights and antenna leads REAR WALL COVERING The rear interior wall of the cab shall have a two piece removable wall covering to finish the interior trim cover all wiring and tubing used for lights and antenna leads FLOOR COVERING The front and rear floor areas of the cab shall be covered with sound barrier floormats This floormat shall be a three ply material with a 3 16 thick open cell isolation barrier of Polyurethane a 3 32 thick closed cell Nitrile mid barrier for section reinforcement and a 1 16 thick embedded pebbled grain wear surface INTERIOR CAB STEP TRIM The cab steps shall be completely enclosed behind each door The toe kick surface shall be covered with aluminum treadplate trim STEP LIGHTS Four 4 Whelen OS Series LED step well lights shall be supplied These lights one in each step well shall be mounted at the top of the step directed downward toward the lower step A chrome flange is to be provided for each light All step well lights shall be illuminated when any door is opened and the battery selector is on Page 114 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 GRAB HANDLES One 1 additional molded grab handle shall be installed inside the cab The handle shall be located on the officer s side on the A Post Two 2 additional molded grab handles shall be installed in the cab These handles shall be located one eac
152. he vehicle Each of these diagrams shall include the connectors between the harnesses that provide a hyperlink to a drawing of the actual connector where pin functions can be examined Schematics for each system of the vehicle shall be provided with hyperlinks to the connectors for pin designations and to the vehicle drawings for harness location within the vehicle An electronic Air System Manual shall be provided This manual shall provide complete air system schematics for the vehicle The manual shall be provided with diagrams of the vehicle showing the air tubing routing within the vehicle Schematics for each system of the vehicle shall be provided with hyperlinks to the tanks and valves and to the vehicle drawings for exact location within the vehicle IN SERVICE WEIGHTS The fully loaded in service apparatus will be weight checked for proper axles and suspension If the axles and suspension are deemed to small the bidder at his expense will be required to make the necessary replacements and corrections CUSTOM CHASSIS SINGLE SOURCE MANUFACTURER The chassis shall be designed and manufactured by the apparatus builder in the manufacturer s facility The manufacturer shall demonstrate evidence of manufacturing similar custom vehicles for at least thirty five 35 years Proposals shall only be accepted from a single source apparatus manufacturer The definition of single source shall be a manufacturer that designs and ma
153. he frame and running gear shall be painted gloss black enamel The running gear shall consist of the axles drivelines air tanks steering gear frame mounted brackets draglinks and fuel tank The air system piping and electrical harnesses shall not be installed in the frame at the time of the frame painting This shall insure complete coverage of paint behind those areas as well as to insure that the air piping and wiring harnesses do not have paint applied to them hindering troubleshooting Page 88 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 INTERIOR FINISH The interior of the cab shall be painted with spatter paint textured gray in color The spatter paint is selected for ease of repairs when the interior is scratched The exterior doors and all fixed cab glass is to be removed from the cab prior to the painting process beginning The cab metal finish shall be covered with base self etching primer to fill the small surface imperfections Then the interior of the cab is to be blocked and a coat of sealer primer is to be sprayed to the exterior finish Next a sealer primer is applied and will be sanded to a smooth finish ready for final color coat application Two 2 coats of finished paint are to be applied to a final thickness of 4 mills The following interior components shall be black in color Sun visors Cab interior overhead console Interior flooring material of the cab The following interior components shall be gray in color Interior
154. he manufacturer shall not constitute acceptance INSPECTION TRIPS One 1 inspection trips for up to four 4 Fire Department personnel each shall be made to the manufacturer s facility during the course of construction of the apparatus Air travel for distances over 250 miles meals and lodging expenses shall be included DRAWINGS REQUIRED The Vendor shall submit two 2 copies of a D size full size engineered construction drawings with it s bid No bids will be considered without complete engineered construction drawings submitted with the bid Submitted drawings must be specifically for the proposed apparatus and depict all major specified components These drawings shall show the following minimum views front view street side with proposed chassis curbside with proposed chassis rear view top view with proposed chassis hose bed height and approach and departure angle The drawings shall contain the dimensions for the overall length in feet and inches overall height in feet and inches wheelbase angle of approach angle of departure overall width of the apparatus hose bed volume dimensions indicating the hose bed width length and height Page 96 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 Submission of similar to or standard drawings or statements referencing submission of drawings after award of contract will disqualify the bid APPARATUS FAMILIARIZATION Fire Department personnel shall be instructed as to the use o
155. he pump master vacuum and pressure gauges shall be 4 1 2 in diameter with white dial face gauges with black lettering and markings The master vacuum gauge shall be a compound style gauge with a vacuum pressure range of 30 0 400 psig with the dial face of the gauge labeled in black INTAKE The master pressure gauge shall be provided with a range of 0 400 psig and the dial face of the gauge labeled in black DISCHARGE The gauge accuracy for the gauge shall be plus or minus 1 of full scale per ANSI B40 1 Grade 1A A bright metal bezel shall be supplied for resistance to corrosion and to protect the lens and case from damage MASTER GAUGE TEST PORTS Adjacent to each gauge there shall be a pressure tap to provide simultaneous reading of the vacuum and pressure exerted on the individual gauge PRESSURE GAUGES Each line pressure gauge shall be mounted immediately above the control for the corresponding valve The individual line pressure gauges for the discharges shall be 2 1 2 in diameter with white dial face gauges with black lettering and markings The gauges shall be a compound style gauge with a vacuum pressure range of 0 400 psig The gauge accuracy for the gauge shall be plus or minus 2 mid scale plus or minus 3 balance per ANSI B40 1 Grade 1A A bright metal bezel shall be supplied for resistance to corrosion and to protect the lens and case from damage All line pressure gauges shall be mounted adjacent to the cor
156. he rear of each drawer and shall slide on two 2 extruded aluminum tracks that are angled to provide an out and down action of each tray Each drawer slide mechanism shall be mounted in Unistrut C channels to allow for future adjustment and removal FULL HEIGHT PULL OUT VERTICAL TOOL BOARD One 1 full height vertical pull out tool boards shall be installed in an exterior body compartment Each board shall be equipped with Grant slides and a gas shock to hold the board in both the in and out positions The tool board shall be made from 25 aluminum and be fully adjustable across the width of the compartment Page 82 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 TOOL BOX A 20 long by 8 wide stainless steel toolbox with a top removable tray shall be provided with the apparatus The tool box shall be supplied with a logo of the truck manufacturer applied to the lower left front corner of the box APPARATUS BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM All body electrical shall conform to NFPA 1901 latest edition standards The apparatus shall be equipped with a heavy duty 12 volt negative ground system All 12 volt apparatus wiring shall pass through a heavy duty power disconnect solenoid The 12 volt control of the power disconnect switch is to be triggered by the Master Battery Disconnect The apparatus shall be equipped with a Class Es Key Management System or an approved equal for complete control of the electrical system devices The right rear compartmen
157. he rear of the front rear spring hanger to the front of the forward rear spring hanger Page 10 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 The rails shall be 110 000 psi minimum yield and shall have a minimum section modulus of 40 09 cu in calculated by using the geometric shape method The resulting frame rail resistance to bending moment shall be 4 406 900 in lb per rail 44 90 cu in 4 939 088 in lb square corner To insure the maximum clamp load for the fastener prevailing torque the crossmembers shall be bolted in place using grade 8 bolts hardened washers and grade C distorted thread locknuts Flanged head fasteners are not acceptable The top of the frame rails shall be free of bolt heads Frame engine cutouts shall be made with a plasma torch to minimize the heat affected zone of the cut All cutouts shall have a minimum of 6 inch transition between rail flange cut depths to reduce the stress concentrations throughout the cutout area The root of all transition areas shall have a minimum of a 2 inch radius to reduce stress concentrations at the root The main and first inner frame rails shall be powder coated prior to chassis painting to reduce the effect of harsh road chemicals TOW HOOKS Two 2 chromed tow hooks shall be provided and shall be attached directly to the front frame extension under the bumper These tow hooks shall be attached with two Grade 8 bolts with hardened washers and Grade C distorted thread locknuts F
158. headliner of the cab Engine Enclosure console Engine enclosure covering material in the cab Rear wall covering of the cab CAB EXTERIOR FINISH The exterior doors and all fixed cab glass are to be removed from the cab prior to the paint and body process beginning The single color final finish of the cab shall be to fire apparatus standards exhibiting excellent gloss durability and color retention properties NOTE Preparation Preclean Pretreat Primers and Finish Coats shall be done at the paint manufacturers recommendations and direction Paints Approved paints are PPG and DuPont others may be considered TORQUE BOX PAINTING The torque box shall be properly cleaned and prepared for final painting process The torque box shall be painted with two 2 coats of black paint Page 89 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 AERIAL DEVICE PAINTING Before assembly in preparation for the final painting the aerial ladder sections and turntable shall be thoroughly cleaned and prepared to conform to good painting practices The aerial ladder sections and turntable shall be primed with two 2 coats of PPG or equal lead free primer Ladder sections and turntable shall then be sprayed with one 1 coat of color using PPG 2185 paint The color of the ladder sections shall be determined PAINTING PLATFORM BASKET Before assembly in preparation for the final painting the platform basket shall be thoroughly cleaned and prepared to conf
159. hese doors shall be 74 inches high x 34 inches wide Each door shall have a roll down rear window with a minimum glass viewing area of 670 square inches REAR WINDOW SAFETY BARS There shall be a one inch stainless steel grab bar installed on each rear door This bar is to be installed on the rear door frame even with the window in the down position to prevent firefighters from using the glass in the door for a handle CAB DOORS INTERIOR TRIM To provided durability the interior of the cab doors shall be finished with full length aluminum panel that is finished with Zolatone high abuse paint Plastic ABS or vinyl interior door panels are not acceptable Page 110 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 STOP SIGN INTERIOR CAB DOOR A reflective stop sign shall be mounted on each cab door for a total of four 4 The stop sign area shall contain a minimum of 96 square inches of reflective material and be centered on the door lower kick plate area and shall be visible when the cab door is open to traffic INTERIOR DOOR LOCKS All doors shall have door locks with interior controls and exterior keyed door locks The installation shall be in conformance with FMVSS 206 with specific adherence to 49 CFR 571 206 Section 4 1 3 requiring that Each door shall be equipped with a locking mechanism with an operating means in the interior of the vehicle All doors shall be keyed alike The doors shall be equipped with appropriate safety interlocks to prevent a
160. id before being returned to the reservoir A hydraulic pump shall power the generator motor and is driven by a power takeoff on the vehicle transmission The pump shall maintain a constant flow and nominal generator frequency 60 Hz The hydraulic fluid reservoir shall have a three gallon capacity and shall be equipped with a full flow 6 micron oil filter oil level sight glass filter pressure cap breather filter and oil fill cap The generator system shall use Dextron III hydraulic fluid The generator display module shall display generator output voltage frequency and current The module shall also display the temperature of the hydraulic fluid returning to the fluid reservoir and the number of hours run hour meter The display module shall be located in the L 1 compartment adjacent to the apparatus load center The load center shall be connected to the generator system A generator on off switch shall be located in the cab in a location convenient to the driver POWER TAKE OFF A Hot Shift PTO unit shall be provided and installed A switch to control the operation of the PTO shall be installed in the cab in a location convenient to the driver 120 240 VOLT AC NFPA LOAD TEST Electrical System Testing The wiring and associated equipment shall be tested by the apparatus manufacturer or the installer of the line voltage system The wiring and permanently connected devices and equipment shall be subjected to a dielectric voltage withsta
161. imately four 4 MPH The light shall illuminate in other conditions to warn of an ABS system failure and shall illuminate when the diagnostic function is activated LASER ALIGNMENT The chassis shall have a laser alignment performed at the factory before delivery DIESEL ENGINE The chassis shall be powered by a CUMMINS or approved equal Diesel engine as described below The model of the engine shall be determined by the Road test Certification as shown on page 2 of this specification with a minimum of 360 horsepower Standard Equipment on the engine to include the following GOVERNOR Limiting speed type AIR CLEANER Farr or equal with fresh air intake OIL FILTER A full flow by pass combination LUBE OIL COOLER Non drainback thermostatically controlled with full flow cooling FUEL FILTER One fuel filter providing 10 micron absolute filtration with check valve STARTER A DELCO 12 volt 38 MT HD starter motor AIR COMPRESSOR A Wabco 18 7 cfm compressor shall be provided Page 103 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 ENGINE OIL The engine shall have the initial factory fill made with a non synthetic engine oil meeting the engine manufacturer s recommendations EMISSION CONTROLS The engine supplied shall meet the minimum standards of the EPA 2007 requirements If the EPA 2007 engines are available then the 2010 EPA standards will apply ENGINE BRAKE A JACOBS Engine Brake shall be supplied The driver s dash shal
162. inal thickness of 4 mills The following interior components shall be black in color Sun visors Cab interior overhead console Interior flooring material of the cab The following interior components shall be gray in color Interior headliner of the cab Engine Enclosure console Engine enclosure covering material in the cab Rear wall covering of the cab CAB EXTERIOR FINISH The exterior doors and all fixed cab glass are to be removed from the cab prior to the paint and body process beginning The single color final finish of the cab shall be to fire apparatus standards exhibiting excellent gloss durability and color retention properties NOTE Preparation Preclean Pretreat Primers and Finish Coats shall be done at the paint manufacturers recommendations and direction Page 160 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 Paints Approved paints are PPG and DuPont other may be considered STAINLESS STEEL APPARATUS BODY PAINTED The following apparatus body components shall be painted job color The rear wheel fender panels The front body corner panels The rear body corner panels The exterior surface of the hose bed side walls coffin compartment The exterior surface of the hose bed coffin compartment front wall LETTERING The lettering shall be done in 24 karat gold leaf and shall be to the direction of the fire chief Al lettering must be done by East Coast Artie s in Surfside Beach SC REFLECTIVE SAFETY STRIPE A 4 wide
163. ion The VDR data shall be downloadable by USB cable to a computer using either Microsoft or Apple Operating Systems using Class 1 O E M supplied reporting software SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM There shall be a seat belt indicator system supplied in the cab The indicator system shall indicate seat belt use for each individual seating position when the seat is occupied the seat belt remains unfastened and the parking brake is released Page 126 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 A display panel shall be supplied in the dash area The panel shall have an audible indicators and a red light display to indicate that a seat belt has not been fastened SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM MONITOR Mounted in the overhead console in the driver s area the indicator system shall indicate seat belt use for each individual seating position when the seat is occupied the seat belt remains unfastened and the parking brake is released EMS STORAGE CABINET A storage compartment full height x 40 W x 20 D shall be provided on the rear wall with the door opening facing the front of the cab The cabinet shall be bolted construction made of 304 stainless steel and with a brushed finish The EMS Cabinet shall be installed on centered on the rear wall The EMS cabinet shall be provided with a Gortite or equal roll up door facing forward The roll up door shall be constructed of double sided aluminum extrusions connected with a ball and socket joint The ex
164. ir Page 61 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 The breathing air system service and operation shall be covered in the manuals provided with the apparatus on delivery In addition the manufacturer shall supply a certificate of air quality on delivery of the apparatus The installation shall include the following equipment Two 2 6000 PSI 509 cubic foot DOT air cylinders Two 2 pressure gauges on the cylinders One 1 air pressure regulator with downstream pressure gauge One 1 low pressure alarm system One 1 Grade D air filter Two 2 air outlets in platform basket NNnBWN KR AERIAL BREATHING AIR SYSTEM REFILL AND REFILL HOSE A breathing air quarter turn refill valve shall be mounted between the breathing air regulator and the air cylinder and shall be used for refilling the base section air cylinders In addition 75 feet of high pressure breathing air hose shall be provided with appropriate quick disconnect fittings AERIAL BREATHING AIR OUTLET AT THE TURNTABLE One 1 breathing air quick disconnect shall be mounted and installed at the turntable with piping to the breathing air system SMART AERIAL AIR MONITOR The Smart Aerial breathing air system shall be installed The Smart Aerial Air Monitor has a single LED light that shall be located at the aerial control panel and the platform control panel The Air Monitor uses a pre calibrated pressure range based on the full calibration of the air bottle An L
165. is frame twist Pump compartment pump plumbing and gauge panels shall be removable from the chassis in a single assembly The pump compartment shall be a modular design A stainless steel framework shall provide the support for the mounting of the pump lower panels Stainless steel structure shall be provided as a support behind all control push pull handles enabling a firm foundation for operation of the valve control An upper framework shall encompass the crosslay hose bed and walk way area for operation of the deck gun The floor of this section shall be a bolt on design to provide access for major repairs and or service RUNNING BOARDS The running boards shall be separate from the hose body compartments and pump compartment so that each may flex independently of the other and to allow water to flow freely away from the running board area Separation of the running boards and support structure from the hose body compartments and pump compartment is desired to provide field service of the running board without major repairs to the pump compartment in the event of an accident Page 44 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 The steel running board supports shall be bolted directly to the chassis frame rails to provide proper support The running board step surface shall be covered in aluminum treadplate meeting the current revision of NFPA 1901 for step requirements RUNNING BOARD HOSEWELL The left and right running board shall be provide
166. is light bar system shall be supplied with eight 8 LED elements six 6 red and two 2 clear This light bar fulfills the requirements for Upper Zone A and in combination with the upper rear warning devices fulfills the requirements for Upper Zones B C and D Any clear warning light s in the light bar shall be disabled automatically for the Blocking Right of Way mode LOW LEVEL WARNING LIGHTS Two 2 Whelen warning lights 600 Series Super LED light heads shall be mounted on the front of the chassis above the headlights with a chrome bezel The light heads shall include an internal flasher with 14 flash patterns steady burn and Hi Low power The warning lights shall be programmed for Hi power with the same flash pattern for both the right and left light head These two 2 lights fulfill the requirements for Lower Zone A lower level warning devices Both warning light lenses shall be red in color FRONT INTERSECTION LIGHTS Two 2 Whelen warning lights 600 Series Super LED light heads shall be mounted one 1 on each side of the front bumper gravelshield with a Whelen chrome plated flange The light heads shall include an internal flasher with 14 flash patterns steady burn and Hi Low power The warning lights shall be programmed for Hi power with the same flash pattern for both the right and left intersection light head These two 2 lights fulfill the requirements for Lower Zone B amp D lower level warning devices Bo
167. is requirement the department is extremely concerned that the apparatus remains structurally sound and the outward appearance remains in a like new condition with minimal maintenance and upkeep throughout the service life of the apparatus Aluminum apparatus bodies and differing construction designs will be reviewed and considered only if the builder manufacture will meet the same Body Structural Warranty requirements specified in this bid document DEVIATIONS FROM PROPOSAL REQUESTS It shall be mandatory for any prospective bidder that deviates from the proposed specifications to give a full description of all deviations Each clarification shall refer to the bid specification page number and paragraph Any such clarification that appears vague or misleading shall be considered an exception Complete clarifications are required describing the reason for the deviation The completed vehicle shall be inspected upon delivery for compliance with specifications Deviations shall not be tolerated and shall be cause for rejection of the cab and chassis unless they were originally listed in the bidder s proposal Where bidder s specifications and or construction differ in any way from the bid specification a full and complete description in specification shall be required Drawings shall also be required to show alternative construction methods Partial descriptions or general clarifications covering groups of sections of the specification
168. ission shall be electrically bonded to the chassis frame rails with braided ground straps Page 32 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONNECTORS All multiple conductor electrical connections shall be made with Packard electrical connectors The Packard connectors shall become mechanically locked when mated All single wire terminations requiring special connectors with a ring or spade terminal shall be crimped and wrapped with heat shrink tubing FIRE COM INTERCOM SYSTEM There shall be a Fire Com intercom system installed in the chassis cab The intercom system shall be installed and have all wiring and components to render the system operational as follows One 1 3020R series intercom system features For use with two radios Voice activated circuitry VOX Continuous mobile radio monitoring Independent controls allow quick adjustment of volume and squelch Durable steel housing protects against heat moisture and damage from impact Other installed components include DRIVER S POSITION The following headset shall be installed adjacent to the driver s seating position in the cab One 1 Fire Com UH 10 headset s shall be provided Each headset shall have a noise canceling electret microphone detent volume control liquid foam ear seals The headset is specially designed dome accommodates most helmets and will not interfere with helmet fit or comfort The microphone boom rotates 180 to allow headset operati
169. k structural channel and dual laminated 188 thick rear compartment and tailboard support tapered angles on each side of apparatus The rear frame extension shall be bolted to the chassis frame utilizing Grade 8 bolts and Grade C locknuts with hardened washers For ease in replacement of damaged components in an accident there shall be no welding of components to the chassis frame Two 2 tow eyes with an eye diameter of not less than 3 5 shall be attached directly to the chassis frame extensions The tow eyes shall be fabricated of 625 thick steel COMPARTMENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION All compartments shall be manufactured from 12 gauge stainless steel with the vertical front and rear corner walls from 14 gauge shall be of sweep out design and shall be bolted together Stainless recessed round head bolts and stainless aircraft style ESNA nuts shall be applied with proper torque rating for each fastener This type of construction shall greatly enhance the strength and ease of parts replacement in the event of damage and future modifications Wherever possible body bolts shall be hidden from plain view for appearance and ease of apparatus cleaning COMPARTMENT ROOF CONSTRUCTION Each compartment top shall have a 12 gauge stainless roof section for supporting roof loads of up to 500 pounds per square foot without permanent roof deformation The stainless roof sections shall attach the compartment rear wall and compartment vertical sides thro
170. l include an OFF LOW HIGH engine brake control switch Activation of the engine brake shall occur at zero throttle position The transmission ECU shall be programmed to operate in the pre select downshift mode to maximize the retarding power of the engine brake The brake lights shall illuminate when the Jacobs Brake is in operation The Jacobs brake shall be inoperative when the chassis is in pump mode The JACOBS engine brake shall be covered under the standard five year Cummins engine warranty ENGINE FAST HIGH IDLE The chassis shall be equipped with an Electronic Idle Control EIC for the electronic engine Preset speed is factory adjustable The fast idle provision shall only function when the parking brake is set and the transmission is in neutral Manual selection of the fast idle shall be controlled by a driver s momentary switch Automatic activation of the fast idle shall occur when a low voltage condition exists the truck is in neutral and the parking brakes are applied Cancellation of the fast idle shall be achieved by resetting the manual switch or by depressing the service brake pedal ENGINE COOLANT FILTER A precharged spin on corrosion inhibitor water filter shall be installed in the cooling system Shut off valves shall be supplied on both sides of the filter to facilitate element changing with out loss of cooling system fluid AUXILIARY ENGINE COOLER The cooling system shall have an auxiliary engine cooler
171. l shall be provided This manual shall provide complete air system schematics for the vehicle The manual shall be provided with diagrams of the vehicle showing the air tubing routing within the vehicle Schematics for each system of the vehicle shall be provided with hyperlinks to the tanks and valves and to the vehicle drawings for exact location within the vehicle Additional documentation to be provided A vehicle build sheet shall be provided This build sheet shall include the major assemblies used in construction of the vehicle Final inspection data including the serial numbers of the engine transmission axles and tires equipped on the vehicle SUBMISSION OF BID REQUIREMENTS Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the following instructions 1 Each vendor shall submit their own proposal specifications detailing their construction This is necessary to evaluate each bidder s actual intent of building the equipment as specified herein The vendor s proposal format shall be the same order as these specifications to allow the Fire Department to compare all bids easily and prevent confusion Failure to comply shall be cause for rejection of the bid Page 9 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 2 Each proposal shall include the weight ratings wheelbase principal dimensions transmission and axle ratios and a certified brake horsepower curve showing the maximum no load governed speed of the engine proposed 3 Failure to submit
172. le of independent operation and reset They shall be labeled Trip and Trip2 when the trip mileage is shown in the LCD panel SPEEDOMETER ACTIVATED IN PUMP MODE The speedometer and odometer shall be activated while in pumping mode LOW FUEL LIGHT A Low Fuel warning light and alarm shall be installed in the dash message center This light shall illuminate when the apparatus fuel level reaches 25 of the fuel remaining TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT WARNING LIGHT A transmission oil temperature light with alarm shall be provided on the dash message center Page 118 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 LOW VOLTAGE WARNING A low voltage indicator light shall be installed on the dash message center An alarm and the dash indicator light shall activate when the system voltage drops below 11 8 volts AIR CLEANER RESTRICTION INDICATOR An air cleaner restriction indicator shall be installed in the driver s message center The indicator shall provide visual warning when a high air restriction condition exists for a minimum of 4 seconds LOW COOLANT WARNING Low coolant warning shall be accomplished through the engine electronics to provide driver warning via the engine stop warning light CONTROL CENTER Mounted on the engine enclosure there shall be a black ABS driver officer control center This area shall include various controls and functions that must be available to the driver and officer On the top of the control center there shall be an
173. le to an unsafe short set outrigger shall automatically ramp the rotation of the turntable to a feather soft stop and allow the operator to return to safe operating parameters Aerial Load Gauge An aerial load gauge shall give a continuous reading of the load on the device This gauge shall have a green light showing the load on the ladder an amber light will tell the operator when the aerial is nearing the rated load and a red light will flash at the point where rated load capacity is reached Additionally there shall be a pulsating warning horn that shall sound if the ladder is overloaded by 0 10 of its rated capacity The horn shall emit a constant sound when rated capacity is exceeded by more than 10 If the ladder is over loaded the extension and lowering ability of the aerial shall be disabled until the weight can be removed or shifted Page 64 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 Standard Aerial Control Panel The turntable shall have the control console mounted on the driver s side when the aerial is stowed with the following items on the panel e One 1 switch for auto bedding One 1 turntable tracking light switch panel lights and tracking lights shall be connected to this switch One 1 tip light switch tip lights and telescoping lights shall be connected to this switch One 1 rung alignment light One 1 emergency pump switch One 1 system pressure gauge 0 5 000 psi minimum One 1 emergency stop button On
174. lights fulfill the requirements for Lower Zone B amp D lower level warning devices Both warning light lenses shall be red in color CAB SIDE WARNING LIGHTS Two 2 Whelen warning lights 600 Series Super LED light heads shall be mounted one 1 on each side of the cab over the front wheel with a Whelen chrome plated flange The light heads shall include an internal flasher with 14 flash patterns steady burn and Hi Low power The warning lights shall be programmed for Hi power with the same flash pattern for both the right and left intersection light head These two 2 lights fulfill the requirements for Lower Zone B amp D lower level warning devices Both warning light lenses shall be red in color BODY SIDE WARNING LIGHTS Two 2 Whelen warning lights 600 Series Super LED light heads shall be mounted one 1 on each side of the body over the rear wheel with a Whelen chrome plated flange The light heads shall include an internal flasher with 14 flash patterns steady burn and Hi Low power The warning lights shall be programmed for Hi power with the same flash pattern for both the right and left intersection light head These two 2 lights fulfill the requirements for Lower Zone B amp D lower level warning devices Both warning light lenses shall be red in color REAR UPPER LEVEL WARNING LIGHTS Four 4 Whelen warning lights 400 Series Super LED light heads shall be mounted on the upper rear of the apparatus with a Whel
175. ll ensure the operator preset proportional amount of foam concentrate is injected into the discharge stream of the fire pump The electronic control unit shall permit the pump operator to perform the following control and operation functions for the foam proportioning system Page 56 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 Provide push button ON OFF control of foam proportioning system Provide push button control of foam proportioning rates from 0 1 to 10 0 1 0 on a 2 1A and 3 3 systems in 0 1 increments Show real time flow rate of water or foam solution Show total volume of water or foam solution discharged during and after foam operations Show foam concentrate injection rate Show total amount of foam concentrate consumed Permit resetting of totalized values for water and foam concentrate Simulate water flow rates for manual operation calibration and testing of foam system Enable system setup and full range system diagnostic functions Indicate on LED bargraph foam concentrate is being injected and the foam system capacity Indicate on LED bargraph when system capacity is not within design parameters Store independent default values for Class A foam concentrate injection Flash a low concentrate warning when the foam concentrate tank runs low Flash a no concentrate warning and shut the system off when the foam tank is empty Flash a low battery warning when battery voltage is low enough to affect system operation
176. locking waterproof cable connector The camera shall have a non corrosive mounting bracket and stainless steel hardware Page 84 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 The back up camera shall be mounted at the rear of the apparatus beneath the hose bed TURN SIGNALS Two 2 rectangular LED turn signal lamps shall be mounted in a polished aluminum bezel outboard of the front headlights on each side These lights shall be amber in color ROOF MOUNTED LIGHTBAR A dual Whelen Freedom model FNMINILED 24 light bar system shall be supplied and permanently mounted on the cab roof as far forward as possible This light bar system shall be supplied with four 4 LED elements two 2 front corner red one 1 clear front and one 1 end red This light bar fulfills the requirements for Upper Zone A and in combination with the upper rear warning devices fulfills the requirements for Upper Zones B C and D Any clear warning light s in the light bar shall be disabled automatically for the Blocking Right of Way mode CAB SIDE FACING ROOF MOUNTED LIGHTBAR S One 1 Whelen Freedom model FNMINILED 24 light bar shall be mounted parallel to the frame rails on the driver s side on the cab roof One 1 Whelen Freedom model FNMINILED 24 light bar shall be mounted parallel to the frame rails on the officer s side on the cab roof Each light bar shall be supplied with four 4 LED elements two 2 front corner red one 1 clear front and
177. low enough to affect system operation Flash a hot warning when system is running hot due to low voltage or radiant heat A distribution box shall be attached to the base plate to provide ease of installation The distribution box shall be sealed to a NEMA 4X or equal rating to permit installation in the pump compartment Foam concentrate flow feedback shall be provided to the control unit through the distribution box by a sensor mounted in the foam pump body Rotors in the foam discharge side of the foam pump shall provide the targets to pulse the sensor to generate a feedback signal The distribution box shall receive 12 volt direct current power from the apparatus electrical system as the only source of power to operate the system and power component sensors Control power shall be distributed to the control unit flow meter sensor and foam concentrate feedback sensor through a conductor in the 100 electrically shielded cable sets provided by the foam proportioner manufacturer The microprocessor in the control unit shall process input signals from the flow meter sensor and foam feedback sensor to determine the proper duty cycle for the electric motor to run The distribution box shall provide power to the electric motor based on signals received from the control unit at a variable rate to ensure that the correct proportion of foam concentrate preset by the pump operator on the control unit is injected into the water pump discharge stream The dis
178. lowered into the travel support A limit switch on the base section shall signal by means of an amber indicator light when the aerial rungs are in alignment State of the Art Technology The aerial device materials parts technology or procedures used in construction of the apparatus are subject to change at the manufacturer s discretion to provide equal or better products and must be in compliance to applicable NFPA 1901 standards and industry standard practice BASE SECTION The base section shall base rails shall be a minimum of 100 000 PSI material and the handrails shall be 100 000 PSI material LOWER MID SECTION The lower mid section base rails shall be a minimum of 100 000 PSI material and the handrails shall be 100 000 PSI steel material UPPER MID SECTION The upper mid section base rails shall be a minimum of 100 000 PSI material and the handrails shall be 70 000 PSI steel material FLY SECTION The fly section shall be a minimum of shall be 70 000 PSI material and the handrails shall be 70 000 PSI steel material PLATFORM BASKET CONSTRUCTION The platform basket shall be constructed of a steel frame with aluminum doors front sides and bottom with a minimum floor area of nineteen square feet The high guard railing shall be approx 42 above the floor The floor shall be built of aluminum bar grating for a skid resistant surface and to provide for drainage The gates on the left and right front corners shall swi
179. ly loaded apparatus shall be capable of obtaining a speed of 50 to 55 mph on a level concrete highway D The manufacturer shall furnish copies of the engine installation approvals signed by the appropriate engine company upon delivery of the chassis to the Fire Department No exceptions will be permitted to this section of the document E The manufacturer shall furnish copies of the transmission approval signed by the transmission manufacturer upon delivery of the chassis to the Fire Department No exceptions will be permitted to this section of the document F The manufacturer shall furnish copies of the front and rear axle approvals upon delivery of the chassis to the Fire Department No exceptions will be permitted to this section of the document ROAD TEST FAILURE 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 manufacturer within thirty 30 days of the first trials Such trials shall be final and conclusive and failure to comply with changes as the purchaser may consider necessary to conform to any clause of the specifications within thirty 30 days after notice is given to the manufacturer of such changes shall also be cause for rejection of the apparatus Permission to keep or store the apparatus in any building owned or occupied by the purchaser or its use by the Fire Department during the above specified period with permission of t
180. mbination overflow vent pipe running from the fill tower through the tank to a 4 coupling flush mounted into the bottom of the tank to allow water to overflow beneath the chassis TANK TO PUMP The tank to pump piping shall be capable of delivering water to the pump at a rate of five hundred 500 gallons per minute This flow shall be sustained while pumping to a minimum of 80 of the certified tank capacity with the apparatus on level ground No exceptions are allowed to this section The tank to pump line shall run straight without elbows from the pump to the front face of the water tank and down into the tank sump A rubber coupling shall be included in this line to prevent damage from vibration or chassis flexing The tank to pump line shall be plumbed with 3 Schedule 40 stainless steel high pressure pipe Page 75 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 A 3 ball valve shall be furnished from the tank to the pump complete with a flexible connection and shall be enclosed in the pump compartment The 3 valve shall be stainless steel and have an interior stainless steel ball and shall have a locking manual control handle located on pump operator s panel A built in check valve shall be provided in the tank to pump supply line to prevent the unintentional back filling of the water tank through the line TANK REFILL A 2 tank refill line shall be provided using a 2 quarter turn full flow ball valve controlled from the pump operator s panel with
181. me of the vehicle is placed into service TRANSMISSION The chassis shall have a five 5 year unlimited mileage as defined in the Allison New Product Warranty MERITOR ROCKWELL STANDARD AXLE The Meritor Rockwell axle shall have a five 5 year unlimited mileage parts and labor warranty that is in effect at the time of the vehicle is placed into service FIRE PUMP The Hale fire pump shall carry the manufacturer s five year Pro Tech warranty covering defective parts and workmanship A copy of the pump manufacturer s warranty policy shall be provided with the completed apparatus Page 162 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 STAINLESS PIPING The bidder shall warrant that all stainless steel plumbing components used in the construction of the fire apparatus water foam plumbing systems against defects and workmanship provided the apparatus is used in a normal and reasonable manner This warranty is extended only to the original user purchaser for a period of ten 10 years from the date of delivery to the original user purchaser whichever occurs first WATER TANK The water tank is to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the normal service life of the apparatus in which the water tank is installed If a tank has a defect in material or workmanship covered by the warranty the tank manufacturer shall repair at their cost by authorized personnel or authorized third parties The tank manufacturer shall make an effort to effect
182. ment door open circuit on the body The compartment open light circuit shall be wired so that the light circuit is deactivated when the parking brakes of the apparatus are applied A label shall be applied adjacent to the light DOOR OPEN INTERIOR CAB LIGHTING Four 4 step well lights shall be supplied The lights shall be Whelen OS Series white LEDs with angled chrome plated covers one in each step well All step well lights shall be illuminated when any door is opened and the battery selector switch is on DOME LIGHTS Two 2 red clear LED clear dome lights shall be supplied One light shall be installed in the front of the cab centered over the engine doghouse One light shall be installed centered over the rear crew area These lights shall be illuminated when any door is open or individually operated with a switch mounted on the light and the battery switch is in the on position CAB HEATER DEFROSTER The in cab climate control system shall be installed beneath the dash on the officers side of the cab This unit shall include a three speed blower temperature control valve and a 44 000 BTU heater core The heater control shall be located on the doghouse mounted control center The control shall have separate on off blower speed switch thermostat control and outlet blend air switch There shall be one heat outlet with directional and flow control provided on the driver and one on the officer side of the control center Page 28
183. ments 4 There shall be no Prepayment Penalty 5 Among other factors the low Proposal shall be determined by the lowest amount indicated for a total cost of financing with the requirement that the Proposal shall meet all other conditions in this Request for Proposal 6 The terms of this financing are as follows a Annual payments in arrears b Ten or twelve year amortization options c Fixed interest rate d Payment Schedule for each apparatus 7 Copy of required documents for financing contract shall be provided with Proposal 8 The sole security for this financing shall be the apparatus financed 9 Proposals will be evaluated based on total cost ability to perform requirements of the Lender and experience 10 By submitting a Proposal each potential lender is agreeing to abide by all provisions of the RFP No terms or conditions of the lender may be imposed on the department that supersede or contradict this RFP B 6 Page 169 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 PERFORMANCE BOND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENT That we as Principal also referred to as VENDOR and as Surety are held and firmly bound unto as Owner in the full sum of Dollars for the payment of which will and truly to be made we bind ourselves our heirs executors administrators successors and assigns jointly and severally by these presents WHEREAS the above bound principal has entered into an Agreement with the Owner dated the day of 20
184. mounted in the upper radiator water pipe The apparatus shall have the fire pump water circulated to the cooler from a valve located on the apparatus pump Page 104 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 panel ENGINE COOLANT RADIATOR The engine coolant radiator shall have sufficient capacity to perform under the engine manufacturer installation requirements The chassis manufacturer shall demonstrate the ability to meet this requirement with the submittal of an approved EPQ to the fire department for the apparatus COOLANT RECOVERY SYSTEM A coolant recovery system shall be installed on the chassis This tank is designed to capture coolant overflow when the engine coolant warms and expands As the engine cools the overflow is then pulled out of the tank and back into the radiator thus maintaining proper coolant levels CHARGE AIR COOLER RADIATOR The engine charge air cooler shall have sufficient capacity to perform under the engine manufacturers installation requirements The chassis manufacturer shall demonstrate the ability to meet this requirement with the submittal of an approved EPQ to the fire department for the apparatus COOLANT The coolant system shall contain an ethylene glycol and water mixture to keep the coolant from freezing to a temperature of 34 degrees F COOLANT HOSES The entire chassis cooling system shall have premium rubber hoses All clamps to be stainless steel worm drive type clamps SPARK ARRESTOR A spark ar
185. n of the panel shall contain the controls for all of the inlets and outlets The controls for all of the drains shall be located on the side panels All inlet and outlet controls shall be Class 1 lever type locking top mount controls Handles for the top mount controls shall be chrome plated zinc twist lock handles with a recessed area for 2 diameter round identifications tags Page 134 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 Top control connections to each 2 1 2 and larger discharge valve shall be made by the use of a stainless aircraft cable with stainless steel mounting brackets and hardware Top controlled connections to valves larger than 2 1 2 by means of relay arms with sold rods are not acceptable There shall be two 2 pump house service doors located in the upper portion of the right and left side pump panels These panels shall be as large as possible and shall be constructed of brushed stainless steel The access doors shall each have two 2 thumb latches Each service panel door shall provide an opening minimum size of 41 inches wide by 14 inches in height PUMP PANEL IDENTIFICATION TAGS The identification tag for each valve shall be recessed in the face of the control handle All discharges shall have color coded plastic identification tags with each discharge having its own unique color Color coding shall include the labeling of the outlet and the drain for each corresponding discharge PUMP PANEL FINISH All stainless panels use
186. n with electronic controls The transmission shall be equipped with a lock up control circuit that shall automatically shift the transmission into 4th gear lock up when the pump is shifted into gear TRANSMISSION COOLER An automatic transmission cooler shall be provided as an integral part located in the bottom tank of the radiator It shall be designed to withstand 165 psi working pressure and an intermittent pressure of 250 psi The cooler shall be of sufficient size to maintain the operating temperature within the recommended limits of the transmission manufacturer TRANSMISSION DRAIN VALVE A drain valve not plug shall be installed in the transmission oil pan The valve shall be made of corrosion resistant forged brass and stainless steel The ball shall provide a full flow opening fro efficient draining and a perfect seal when closed The valve opening lever shall be provided with a lift and turn safety lock to prevent accidental opening of the valve The discharge side of the valve shall have a nipple to allow a hose to be installed to drain waste oil into a container TRANSMISSION FLUID The transmission shall be provided with heavy duty transmission fluid meeting Allison specification TES 389 FIVE SPEED PROGRAMMING The transmission shall be programmed for five speeds The transmission shall have the following gear ratios First 3 49 Second 1 86 Third 1 41 Fourth 1 00 Fifth 0 75 Page 106 Proposal Number PSDF P
187. nd down H style outriggers shall be provided on the apparatus The rear outriggers shall be located directly behind the rear axle and the front outriggers shall be connected to the front of the torque box These units shall be equipped with manual outrigger control valves The controls shall be located at the rear and to the outside of the chassis This location shall give the operator full view and control of each outrigger All controls handles shall move in the same direction as the outrigger movement Page 68 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 Outrigger Spread The total width from the center of pivot pin to center of pivot pin when the outriggers are fully extended shall be approximately 17 6 SIDE TO SIDE AND FRONT TO REAR LEVELING GAUGES A leveling gauge shall be installed on the rear to show when the apparatus is level from side to side A second gauge shall be provided on the rear to show when the apparatus is level from front to back The approximate size of the leveling gauges shall be 3 x 1 1 2 OUTRIGGER AUXILIARY PLATES Auxiliary outrigger plates 24 x 24 shall be provided for each outrigger The plates shall be a lightweight PE1000 strong and lightweight engineered plastic with a handle for easy movement The plates shall be 1 1 2 thick OUTRIGGER SHIELD LIGHTS Warning lights shall be located on the outside of the outrigger shield The lights will be wired to the chassis warning lights switch located in the cab
188. nd test of 900 volts for 1 minute The test shall be conducted between live parts and the neutral conductor and between live parts and the vehicle frame with any switches in the circuit s closed This test shall be conducted after all body work has been completed The dielectric tester shall have a 500 volt amperes VA or larger transformer with a sinusoidal output voltage that can be verified Electrical polarity verification shall be made of all permanently wired equipment and receptacles in order to determine that connections have been properly made Operational Test The apparatus manufacturer shall perform the following operational test and shall certify that the power Page 129 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 source and any devices that are attached to the line voltage electrical systems are properly connected and in working order The prime mover shall be started from a cold start condition and the line voltage electrical system loaded to 100 percent of the nameplate rating The following information shall be recorded 1 The cranking time until the prime mover starts and runs if applicable 2 The voltage frequency and amperes at continuous full rated load 3 The prime mover oil pressure water temperature transmission temperature hydraulic temperature and the battery charge rate as applicable 4 The ambient temperature and altitude The power source shall be operated by the apparatus manufacturer at 100 percent of th
189. ndles Guides for the push pull control rods shall be chrome plated zinc castings securely mounted to the pump panel Push pull valve controls shall be capable of locking in any position The control rods shall pull straight out of the panel and shall be equipped with universal joints to eliminate binding There shall be an opening pump house service door on the curb right side of the pump house This door shall provide an opening minimum size of 41 inches wide by 14 inches in height PUMP PANEL IDENTIFICATION TAGS The identification tag for each valve shall be recessed in the face of the control handle All discharges shall have color coded plastic identification tags with each discharge having its own unique color Color coding shall include the labeling of the outlet and the drain for each corresponding discharge PUMP PANEL FINISH All stainless panels used in the construction of the pump house shall have a brushed finish CONTROLS AND GAUGES The following shall be provided on the pump and gauge panels in a neat and orderly fashion The gauge panel shall include the following ENFO III ENGINE MESSAGE CENTER The apparatus shall be equipped with the Class ENFO III Engine Information Display for the pump panel The ENFO III shall provide engine RPM system voltage display and alarm engine oil pressure display and alarm and engine temperature display and alarm The ENFO III uses the SAE J 1587 data bus for its information and does not req
190. ne enclosure shall be covered to reduce engine noise and reduce inside temperature The under side of the engine enclosure shall be covered with a sandwiched material for interior cab noise and heat rejection This sandwiched acoustical material shall have one layer of 1 8 foam a 3 16 single barrier septum and a 7 8 layer of foam to provide on overall thickness of 1 3 16 The sandwich material shall be chemically bonded to prevent layer separation A finished surface treatment of metalized film shall be provided on the engine side of the barrier The acoustical barrier shall be held in place with mechanical fasteners in addition to adhesive The insulation for protection from heat and sound shall keep the dBa level within the limits stated in the current edition of NFPA 1901 ACCESS FOR FLUID SERVICING The engine enclosure shall have a hinged and latched panel to provide access to the engine lubricating oil dipstick power steering fluid reservoir dipstick and engine coolant recovery reservoir This access shall allow that these fluid levels can be checked and topped off if required without raising the cab INTERIOR CEILING PADDING AND TRIM The cab front interior ceiling shall have a one piece removable sound absorbing headliner to cover all wiring and tubing used for lights and antenna leads Page 26 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 REAR WALL COVERING The rear interior wall of the cab shall have a two piece removable wall coveri
191. ng inward and a gate for entry from the ladder to the platform shall swing upward Page 58 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 Heat Shield A heat reflective shield is provided on the front sides and bottom of the platform Water Curtain Spray System A water curtain system provides a cooling spray under the entire floor of the platform with a minimum of 75 gallons per minute A single quarter turn valve with an actuator accessible from the platform shall control the spray system Safety Belt Attachment and Rope Eyelets The platform shall have provisions for personnel working on the platform to attach fall protection harnesses Four 4 stainless steel safety belt loops are provided in the platform two at the front one on each side Two 2 rope rescue eyelets with a combined lifting capacity of 500 pounds shall be welded to the bottom of the platform TESTING CRITERIA The aerial ladder shall be inspected and tested by Underwriters Laboratories Inc The inspection shall be Type One system testing A non destructive test shall be performed on each unit at a rate of 100 inspection by the Underwriters Laboratories inspector exceeding the requirements applicable section of NFPA 1901 for new apparatus All non destructive procedures shall be fully documented and meet or exceed the requirements of applicable sections of NFPA 1901 AERIAL WATERWAY FLOW TESTING The waterway flow test shall be conducted by an accredited third p
192. ng lines and accessories The all brass and stainless steel construction allows for operation up to 600 psi PUMP CERTIFICATION TEST The apparatus shall be certified to the requirements of NFPA 1901 prior to delivery of the completed apparatus The certificate shall be furnished with the apparatus on delivery PUMP MANUALS Two 2 sets of fire pump service and operation manuals shall be provided with the completed apparatus LEFT SIDE STEAMER INLET There shall be one 1 steamer inlet furnished on the left side pump panel The suction inlet shall have 6 NST thread The suction inlet shall have a removable strainer provided inside the external inlet A six 6 inch chrome plated cap with long handles shall be supplied The cap shall be capable of withstanding 500 PSI RIGHT SIDE STEAMER INLET There shall be one 1 steamer inlet furnished on the right side pump panel The suction inlet shall have 6 NST thread The suction inlet shall have a removable strainer provided inside the external inlet HALE MIV VALVE RIGHT SIDE There shall be a full flow Hale MIV M valve furnished on the right side pump panel The gate valve shall have a manually operated hand wheel control on the valve The inlet valve shall be a full flow butterfly type valve designed to mount on the fire pump between the suction extension and suction tube behind the pump compartment panel The valve shall not interfere with other suction or discharge openings on the fire pum
193. ng systems An electric over hydraulic cab tilt pump shall be supplied This pump shall have a remote control for cab tilting operation The control shall be safety yellow in color CAB TILT INTERLOCK The cab lift system shall have a cab tilt interlock The cab tilt shall not be able to be activated unless the master battery switch is in the on position with the parking brake set CAB TILT AERIAL INTERLOCK A cab tilt interlock shall be installed to prevent the tilting of the cab when the aerial ladder is in a bedded position DRIVER S SEATING POSITION The seat shall be Bostrom or Seats Inc 911 non suspension high back seat with a 4 double locking fore and aft slide adjustment A red 3 point shoulder harness type seat belt shall be supplied for the seat OFFICER S SEATING POSITION The seat shall be Bostrom or Seats Inc 911 Series Self Contained Breathing Apparatus SCBA type seat with a fixed bottom cushion and a split head rest The seat shall contain a SCBA filler pad for when the bottle is not in use A red 3 point shoulder harness type seat belt shall be supplied for the seat There shall be ZICO positive locking mechanical WALKAWAY QLM U or Bostrom equivalent SCBA self contained breathing apparatus brackets mounted in the cab The WALKAWAY brackets shall included a QLM U USM pull release mounted beneath the seat cushion in the center of the seat cushion CREW AREA REAR FACING LEFT OUTBOARD SEAT POSITION The
194. ng to finish the interior trim cover all wiring and tubing used for lights and antenna leads FLOOR COVERING The front and rear floor areas of the cab shall be covered with HUSHCLOTH sound barrier floormats This floormat shall be a three ply material with a 3 16 thick open cell isolation barrier of Polyurethane a 3 32 thick closed cell Nitrile mid barrier for section reinforcement and a 1 16 thick embedded pebbled grain wear surface INTERIOR CAB STEP TRIM The cab steps shall be completely enclosed behind each door The toe kick surface shall be covered with aluminum treadplate trim STEP LIGHTS Four 4 Whelen OS Series LED step well lights shall be supplied These lights one in each step well shall be mounted at the top of the step directed downward toward the lower step A chrome flange is to be provided for each light All step well lights shall be illuminated when any door is opened and the battery selector is on GRAB HANDLES One 1 additional molded grab handle shall be installed inside the cab The handle shall be located on the officer s side on the A Post Two 2 additional molded grab handles shall be installed in the cab These handles shall be located one each side on the B Posts side of the crew area doors RADIO COMPARTMENT WITH DOOR Beneath the officer s seat there shall be a radio compartment with minimum interior dimensions of 19 1 2 wide x 17 long x 7 high This compartment shall have a side mounted
195. nt is desired to provide field service of the walkway without major repairs to the pump compartment in the event of an accident The walkway supports shall be a fabricated assembly of gussets and channels The walkway support structure shall be bolted directly to the chassis frame rails to provide proper support RUNNING BOARDS The running boards shall be separate from the hose body compartments and pump compartment so that each may flex independently of the other and to allow water to flow freely away from the running board area Separation of the running boards and support structure from the hose body compartments and pump compartment is desired to provide field service of the running board without major repairs to the pump compartment in the event of an accident The steel running board supports shall be bolted directly to the chassis frame rails to provide proper support The running board step surface shall be covered in aluminum treadplate meeting the current revision of NFPA 1901 for step requirements RUNNING BOARD HOSEWELL The left and right running boards shall be provided with an integral smooth plate hose well with a 1 5 cubic feet capacity Two 2 straps shall be provided for the running board hosewell to secure hose in the hosewell WALKWAY STORAGE COMPARTMENTS Two 2 enclosed storage compartments shall be provided and installed below the top mount walkway mounted one 1 each on the driver s and officer s side of the appar
196. nted on a chassis crossmember to provide a stable platform for the locking system The cab lock shall be mounted to a baseplate that is fastened to rubber isolators to reduce road noise and provide additional movement of the cab lock This locking system shall automatically open prior to the cab tilting and automatically relatch when the cab is lowered completely into the travel position Two 2 outboard frame mounted urethane V blocks shall be provided at the rear of the cab These dual purpose mounts shall align the cab upon lowering as well as provide non latching support for the cab in the down position With this system extreme chassis twist shall allow the cab to move independently of the rear cab supports reducing the structural stress damage often caused by outboard dual cab locking systems An electric over hydraulic cab tilt pump shall be supplied This pump shall have a remote control for cab tilting operation The control shall be safety yellow in color CAB TILT INTERLOCK The cab lift system shall have a cab tilt interlock The cab tilt shall not be able to be activated unless the master battery switch is in the on position with the parking brake set DRIVER S SEATING POSITION The seat shall be Bostrom or Seats Inc 911 non suspension high back seat with a 4 double locking fore and aft slide adjustment A red 3 point shoulder harness type seat belt shall be supplied for the seat OFFICER S SEATING POSITION The seat s
197. nterference EMI and radio frequency interference RFI emissions are suppressed at the source The apparatus proposed shall have the ability to operate in the environment typically found in fire ground operations with no adverse effects from EMI RFI EMI RFI susceptibility is controlled by utilizing components that are fully protected and wiring that utilizes shielding and loop back grounds where required The apparatus shall be bonded through wire braided ground straps Relays and solenoids that are suspect to generating spurious electromagnetic radiation are diode protected to prevent transient voltage spikes BATTERY BOX TRAY The battery box trays shall be painted steel The battery hold down brackets hardware shall be black powder coated to resist corrosion BATTERY BOX COVER To reduce road spray a sand paper abraded finish aluminum cover shall be installed on each battery box Page 112 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 BATTERY BANK A single battery system shall be provided utilizing four 4 high cycle type Group 31 batteries This system shall be capable of engine start after sustaining a continuous 150 amp load for 10 minutes with the engine off NFPA 1901 A battery disconnect switch Rated at not less than 450 amps continuous shall be used to activate the system and provide power to the power panel A green pilot light shall illuminate to indicate that the1 battery bank is activated BATTERY CABLES All battery wiring
198. nti glare surface The engine control panel shall include the following Keyless ignition switch with a green pilot light The apparatus control panel is located beneath the instrument panel on the driver s left hand side The panel shall have a black textured anti glare surface The apparatus control panel is designed for the location of pump shift controls AUDIBLE TURN SIGNAL REMINDER There shall be an audible alarm that shall sound when the turn signal remains flashing for a distance greater than one mile The reminder shall not sound when the hazard lights are operating There shall be an audible alarm that shall sound when the headlight switch is left in the on position and the ignition is off The alarm shall self cancel after 2 minutes of operation There shall be an audible alarm that shall sound when the parking brakes are NOT set and the ignition is turned off This alarm shall self cancel after 2 minutes Page 30 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 The Parking Brake reminder shall sound an audible alarm when the parking brakes are set and an indicated speed of over two miles per hour occurs DUAL TRIP ODMETERS There shall be two 2 trip odometers in the driver s information center Each shall be capable of independent operation and reset They shall be labeled Tripl1 and Trip2 when the trip mileage is shown in the LCD panel SPEEDOMETER ACTIVATED IN PUMP MODE The speedometer and odometer shall be activated while in pumping mod
199. ntire main hose bed area The cover shall be installed with stretch cord type fasteners along the sides of the hose bed A sand filled flap shall be incorporated into the rear edge of the cover The hose bed cover rear flap shall have a positive locking device to meet the requirements of NFPA LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS The compartment sizes listed minimum desired Page 150 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 There shall be one 1 rescue style full height and full depth compartment ahead of the rear wheels It shall have approximate dimensions of 48 wide x 63 high x 24 deep There shall be one 1 high side compartment centered over the rear wheels It shall have approximate dimensions of 52 wide x 33 high x 24 deep There shall be one 1 rescue style full height and full depth compartment behind the rear wheels It shall have approximate dimensions of 43 wide x 63 high x 24 deep FUEL FILL SIDE BODY The fuel fill shall be located in the rear fender area on the left side of the apparatus body The spring loaded fuel fill door shall have Diesel Fuel laser cut in the face of the door There shall be a vent line from the fuel tank to beneath the fuel cap to aid in fueling of the truck SCBA BOTTLE COMPARTMENTS Four 4 SCBA bottle tube compartments shall be provided two 2 in each side rear wheel well area One 1 shall be located forward and one 1 located rearward of each single axle tire Each compartment sh
200. nts One 1 flow meter is required for proper operation of the foam proportioning system Power for the flow meter sensor shall be provided through the electrically shielded cable set from the control unit Flow meters having NPT threaded and Victaulic connections shall be used in the water discharge piping The flow meter selected shall be sized to adequately monitor the minimum and maximum flow expected in the foam capable discharges CONTROL CABLES The cables for connection of the control unit distribution box flow meter sensor flow meter display units pressure transducers and feedback sensor shall be 100 electrically shielded molded male by female cordsets The cordsets shall have the ability to connect together and total length shall not exceed 40 feet 12 meters The connections shall be keyed to prevent mis connection and improper system operation Shielding shall be provided by an aluminized mylar shield within the PVC outer jacket A drain wire shall be tied to one of the pins on each end of the cable No externally attached ferrite beads shall be installed for the purpose of electrical shielding Coupling nuts on the cordset ends shall be constructed of nickel coated brass When properly connected the connections shall be sealed to NEMA 4X or equal LOW TANK LEVEL SWITCH A low tank level switch shall be installed in the foam concentrate tank The low tank level sensor shall be connected to the foam proportioning system to provide
201. nufactured by the apparatus builder in the manufacturer s facility The manufacturer shall demonstrate evidence of manufacturing similar custom vehicles for at least thirty five 35 years Bids shall only be accepted from a single source apparatus manufacturer The definition of single source shall be a manufacturer that designs and manufactures their products using an integrated approach including the cab and chassis pump module apparatus body and aerial device being design integrated by the bidder The warranties relative to the chassis body and aerial design excluding component warranties such as engine transmission axles pump etc must be from a single source manufacturer and not split between manufacturers i e body chassis and aerial The bidder shall provide evidence that they comply with this requirement No exceptions will be permitted to this section of the document CHASSIS FRAME The frame shall be designed to industry standards The manufacturer shall provide a life time warranty to the original purchaser of the chassis The frame rails shall be 10 5 X 3 5 X 375 heat treated steel Two 2 inner frame liners with dimensions of 9 687 x 3 125 x 3125 and 9 0 x 4 0 x 3125 shall be added to provide additional strength and reduce deflection The second rail shall extend from the centerline of front axle and taper 45 degrees forward and shall extend to the rear of the main frame rail The third rail shall extend from t
202. nufactures their products using an integrated approach including the cab and chassis pump module and apparatus body being fabricated and assembled on the bidder s premises The warranties relative to the chassis and body design excluding component warranties such as engine transmission axles pump etc must be from a single source manufacturer and not split between manufacturers i e body and chassis The bidder shall provide evidence that they comply with this requirement No exceptions will be permitted to this section of the document Page 98 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 The chassis shall be designed and manufactured for heavy duty fire service with adequate strength and capa city for all components as detailed within these specifications CHASSIS FRAME The frame shall be designed to industry standards The manufacturer shall provide a life time frame warranty to the original purchaser of the chassis The rails shall be 110 000 psi minimum yield and shall have a minimum section modulus of 16 50 cu in calculated by using the square corner shape method The resulting frame rail resistance to bending moment shall be 1 950 000 in Ib per rail To insure the maximum clamp load for the fastener prevailing torque the crossmembers shall be bolted in place using grade 8 bolts hardened washers and grade C distorted thread locknuts Flanged head fasteners shall not be acceptable The top of the frame rails shall be free of bolt heads
203. o metal quick release seat belt with automatic seat belt retractor shall be provided for the seat WALKA WAY BRACKET There shall be ZICO positive locking mechanical WALKAWAY QLM U or Bostrom equivalent SCBA self contained breathing apparatus brackets mounted in the cab The WALKAWAY brackets shall included a QLM U USM pull release mounted beneath the seat cushion in the center of the seat cushion IMPERIAL 1200 MATERIAL The chassis seats shall have Imperial 1200 durable polyester material in lieu of the standard vinyl The seats shall have the Imperial 1200 material in the following applicable areas Seat Base Top Seat Base Sides Seat Back Support Face Seat Back Support Sides Seat Headrests SEAT BELT WARNING LABELS The cab shall be equipped with two 2 seat belt warning labels These labels are to be in full view of the occupants in the seated position VEHICLE DATA RECORDER Apparatus shall be equipped with a Class Vehicle Data Recorder and Seat Belt Warning System VDR SBW or equal that is connected to the power train CAN Controller Area Network bus consisting of transmission TCM engine control ECM and antilock brake ABS modules mounted on the apparatus The VDR SBW will function per NFPA 1901 2009 sections 4 11 Vehicle Data Recorder utilizing the power train s J1939 data and 14 1 3 10 Seat Belt Warning using the Class Seat Belt Input Module for seat occupied and belt status informat
204. of drawings after award of contract will disqualify the bid Page 6 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 APPARATUS FAMILIARIZATION Fire Department personnel shall be instructed as to the use of the entire apparatus including but not limited to chassis fire pump system the apparatus and supplied equipment The familiarization specialist shall remain at the Fire Department for one 1 days not less than eight 8 hours to provide instruction to all personnel or as instructed by Chief of the Department All meals motel and travel costs shall be the responsibility of the successful bidder NFPA 4 3 2 After delivery of the fire apparatus the purchaser shall be responsible for ongoing training of its personnel to proficiency regarding the proper and safe use of the apparatus and associated equipment as defined in NFPA 1002 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver Operator Professional Qualifications and NFPA 1500 Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program DELIVERY DATA REQUIREMENTS Delivery of the completed vehicle shall be no more than three hundred twenty 320 calendar days after acceptance of the formal contract by the successful proposer The manufacturer shall specify in his bid the number of calendar days after acceptance of the formal contract by the manufacturer that the completed vehicle shall be delivered to the purchaser The manufacturer shall not be held liable for damages arising from its failure to mak
205. of the apparatus EMERGENCY HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 12VOLT An emergency hydraulic system shall be provided for capability for limited ladder functions and to stow the ladder and outriggers in case of prime mover failure The emergency system shall be powered from the 12 volt electrical system from the apparatus battery system and shall not be load managed HYDRAULIC DRAIN LINE One 1 quarter turn shut off valve shall be connected in the drain line of the hydraulic oil tank HYDRAULIC OIL VALVE CONTROL One 1 quarter turn shut off valve shall be supplied between the suction line of the hydraulic oil tank and the inlet of the hydraulic pump HARNESS CMC PROTECH FIRE RESCUE A Darley CMC ProTech Fire Recsue Harness shall be supplied with the fire apparatus The unique design of the dorsal D Ring allows adjustment for different size rescuers but stays in place when loaded greatly Page 74 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 increasing comfort Gear loops have been added for storing equipment but their design allows easy removal when using the harness for confined space entries Quick connect shoulder straps and leg loops make donning the harness simple and fast Molded pads on the leg loops can be adjusted to the most comfortable position WATER TANK CONSTRUCTION The tank shall have a rated capacity of 500 U S gallons complete with lifetime warranty Acceptable tank manufacturers are UPF and ProPoly The tank shall be constructed of 1
206. officers or employees of said Owner is interested directly or indirectly in the Proposal or in any portion of the Proposal nor in the Contract or any part of the Contract which may be undersigned on the basis of such Proposal The Price Proposed includes the apparatus material delivery fees sales taxes and any other applicable taxes and fees The Vendor shall purchase and maintain such insurance as will protect him and the Town of Surfside Beach from claims set forth below 1 Claims under Workmen s Compensation Disability Benefit and other similar employee benefit acts 2 Claims for damages because of bodily injury occupational sickness or disease or death of employees 3 Claims for damages because of bodily injury sickness or disease or death of any person other than his employees 4 Claims for damages because of injury to or destruction of tangible property including loss of use resulting therefrom The Successful Bidder shall submit a copy of its Liability Insurance and the W 9 Form hereto attached The Town of Surfside Beach reserves the right to reject any and or all Proposals based upon the best interest of the Town Purchase of One 1 Custom Pumper Two 2 Custom Pumpers Three 3 Custom Pumpers One 1 100 Aerial Platform ft Ft PF PF Page 165 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 Option 2 Purchase of 2009 Demonstrator Apparatus meeting specifications One 1 2009 Custom Pumper Two
207. om accidentally being moved The pump shift control assembly shall incorporate an indicating light system which will notify the operator when the shift has been completed to PUMP and when the chassis transmission is in correct pumping gear The switch that activates the lights must be mounted on the pump transmission and positioned so that the pump shift arm activates the switch only when the shift arm has completed its full travel into PUMP position An additional indicator light shall be provided adjacent to the throttle control at the pump operator s panel to indicate a completion of the pump shift MECHANICAL SEAL The fire pump shall be provided with a mechanical pump seal One 1 only required on the suction inboard side of the pump The mechanical seal shall be two inches in diameter and shall be spring loaded maintenance free and self adjusting Mechanical seal construction shall be a carbon sealing ring stainless steel coil spring Viton rubber boot and a tungsten carbide seat with Teflon backup seal Page 49 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 ANODE SYSTEM To reduce the effect of galvanic action the pump shall be equipped with two zinc 2 anodes One anode is to be installed on the inlet suction side of the system and one anode is to be installed on the pressure outlet side of the system THERMAL PROTECTION The pump shall be equipped with a Hale TRV L thermal protection device which monitors the water temperature of the p
208. omparison of the flow signals shall ensure the operator preset proportional amount of foam concentrate is injected into the discharge stream of the fire pump The electronic control unit shall permit the pump operator to perform the following control and operation functions for the foam proportioning system Provide push button ON OFF control of foam proportioning system Provide push button control of foam proportioning rates from 0 1 to 10 0 1 0 on a 2 1A and 3 3 systems in 0 1 increments Show real time flow rate of water or foam solution Show total volume of water or foam solution discharged during and after foam operations Show foam concentrate injection rate Show total amount of foam concentrate consumed Permit resetting of totalized values for water and foam concentrate Simulate water flow rates for manual operation calibration and testing of foam system Page 146 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 Enable system setup and full range system diagnostic functions Indicate on LED bargraph foam concentrate is being injected and the foam system capacity Indicate on LED bargraph when system capacity is not within design parameters Store independent default values for Class A foam concentrate injection Flash a low concentrate warning when the foam concentrate tank runs low Flash a no concentrate warning and shut the system off when the foam tank is empty Flash a low battery warning when battery voltage is
209. on extruded polished stainless steel rub rail affixed to the side beneath each door area The rub rail shall provide additional strength and protection and shall be constructed of 3 8 x 1 1 2 stainless steel fastened with stainless steel fasteners Each rub rail shall be attached to the apparatus body with stand off spacers made from 1 diameter UHMW Polyethylene bar stock Page 80 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 EXTERIOR COMPARTMENT LIGHTING LED lights shall be furnished on both sides and top of door opening of all compartments including ladder compartment UNDERBODY LIGHTING Underbody ground lights shall be provided under the apparatus body as required by current NFPA 1901 Four 4 Truck Lite model 60 ground lights shall be provided at the rear of the apparatus body two 2 each side to illuminate under the rear compartments There shall also be two 2 model 40 ground lights provided at the outer front corners of the apparatus body one 1 each side to illuminate the area under the forward compartments and pump panel areas All underbody ground lights shall be switched on when the parking brake is set and the apparatus is running with the master battery switch in the ON position FOLDING STEPS Three 3 folding steps shall be provided on each side of the front of the body per NFPA requirements REAR TAILBOARD A rear tailboard 8 deep shall be provided at the rear from aluminum treadplate meeting NFPA 1901 step requirements
210. on with right or left hand Secure Red PTT button on the dome requires a solid push to activate and deactivate eliminating the chance of accidental transmissions This headset will activate the radio as a transmit One 1 Fire Com Headset plug in modules for interior mounting in apparatus Single plug One 1 cable will be required for the headset installation OFFICER S POSITION The following headset shall be installed adjacent to the officer s seating position in the cab One 1 Fire Com UH 20 headset s shall be provided Each headset shall have a noise canceling electret microphone detent volume control liquid foam ear seals The headset is specially designed dome accommodates most helmets and will not interfere with helmet fit or comfort The microphone boom rotates 180 to allow headset operation with right or left hand Secure Black PTT button on the dome requires a solid push to activate and deactivate eliminating the chance of accidental transmissions This headset will activate the radio as a transmit Page 33 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 One 1 Fire Com Headset plug in modules for interior mounting in apparatus Single plug One 1 cable will be required for the headset installation CREW_INTERCOM The headset s shall be installed adjacent to the crew seating positions in the cab Two 2 Fire Com UH 20 headsets shall be provided one each seat Each headset shall have a noise canceling electret microphone detent
211. ontrol switch and over current protection for the foam proportioning system All primary electrical wires for the foam concentrate system shall be type SXL or GXL SAE J1128 per NFPA requirements Electrical connections shall be made using heavy duty 5 16 inch diameter studs and nuts HEAT EXCHANGER DISCHARGE A gated discharge line shall be installed to provide water from the fire pump to the chassis supplied heat exchanger to assist in engine cooling during pumping operations The heat exchanger line shall be controlled at the pump operator s panel with a Class 1 valve 100 FOUR SECTION REAR MOUNT PLATFORM SPECIFICATIONS Platform Design and Construction The minimum of a 100 foot four section steel or aluminum aerial platform has a minimum height of 100 feet at the top of the platform handrail at 75 degrees elevation The horizontal reach from the outside edge of the platform to the center of the turntable is 97 feet Page 57 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 Operation on grades The aerial shall be capable of being operated with full rated capabilities in any plane up to 5 degrees out of level with the turntable leveled as much as possible by placement of the outriggers Operation beyond this limit shall be at the operator s discretion Ladder Cradle Alignment Light An amber LED indicator light will be supplied on the control console to indicate to the operator when the aerial is aligned with the travel bed support and can be
212. ontroller shall permit the feedback of the pressure switch to highlight the end of the lube cycle A hand pump and container of grease shall be shipped loose with the chassis for initial maintenance by the department FRONT AXLE The front axle shall be a MERITOR axle with the minimum rated capacity of 21 500 lbs The actual capacity shall be determined by the manufacturer This to include the fully loaded vehicle 1500 pounds of personnel and equipment in the cab and 8 000 pounds of hose and equipment in the body and full tank of water and full tank of fuel CRAMP ANGLE Due to the traffic narrow streets and sharp corners the chassis turning radius is important both left and right turns The bidder shall supply with the bid an engineering drawing that provides a top view of the apparatus with the following turning ability information listed in decimal feet SAE turning radius curb to curb radius bumper swing radius inside radius The calculations must be performed according to SAE J 695 Page 12 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 FRONT AXLE OIL SEALS The front axle shall be equipped with oil bath type oil seals as supplied on the axle from the axle manufacturer The spindles shall be equipped with transparent covers for oil level inspection FRONT AXLE DISC BRAKES MERITOR DiscPlus EX 225 air disc brakes shall be installed on the front axle The DiscPlus air disc brakes shall provide improved fade resistance and wet weather pe
213. opening the cover The hosereel shall be mounted between the bumper extension rails A diamond plate hinged cover shall be furnished A D Ring handle shall be used to open the lid with a gas shock to hold the lid in the open position CHASSIS GREASE SYSTEM The chassis shall be equipped with a VOGEL Centralized Lubrication System This system shall provide automatic grease application to the following wear points Kingpins 4 Tie Rods 2 S Cams 2 Slack Adjusters 2 Spring Pins 6 Draglink 2 S Cams 4 Slack Adjusters 4 Spring Pins 4 This grease system shall utilize NLGI000 The system shall be powered by an electrically driven gear pump 12 volts 192 watts The gear pump shall be mounted to a reservoir with a capacity of 2 7 liters The pump is to operate against a back pressure of 38 bar nominal with an output of 160 cc min Distribution to all lubrication points is by piston distributors The distributors shall utilize metering nipples Metering for the nipples shall be in the increments of 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 6 and 1 0 cc The metering nipples shall be able to be field changed to provide a tailored grease application to the chassis points The distributor shall dispense a metered volume of lubricant into the lube point after the electric motor gear pump has cycles to the off time mode The cycle time of the system shall be determined by an electronic controller which regulates the on and off time of the pump The c
214. oposals in strict accordance with the requirements set forth Any questions regarding this specification must be submitted in writing via E mail to Fire Chief Packard at rpackard surfsidebeach org a minimum of ten 10 business days prior to the bid opening date Clarifications corrections and or changes shall be sent out in writing via E mail to all prospective bidders The purchaser reserves the right to reject any or all bids or accept any bid presented which meet or exceed these specifications and which the purchaser may deem shall be in the best interest of the City regardless of the amount proposed The complete apparatus shall be manufactured within the continental United States Vehicles manufactured outside of the continental USA shall not be considered No exceptions will be permitted to this section of the document Any items that are standard on a manufacturer s apparatus that are not listed in these specifications shall be furnished Page 3 SPECIFICATIONS FOR AERIAL PLATFORM APPARATUS Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 PURCHASE INTENT It is the intent of these specifications to describe an Aerial Platform Quint to be used in the Town of Surfside Beach South Carolina It is the intent of these specifications to describe the furnishing and delivery of an Aerial Platform Quint to the Town of Surfside Beach SC With a view to obtaining the best results and the most acceptable fire apparatus for service in the Surfside Beac
215. orm to good painting practices The basket shall be primed with two 2 coats of PPG or equal lead free primer and then shall be sprayed with one 1 coat of PPG or equal paint The platform basket shall be painted same color as ladder sections STAINLESS STEEL APPARATUS BODY PAINTED The following apparatus body components shall be painted job color The rear wheel fender panels The front body corner panels The area between the doors on the side compartments The exterior surface of the hosebed side walls coffin compartment LETTERING The lettering shall be done in 24 karat gold leaf and shall be to the direction of the fire chief All lettering must be done by East Coast Artie s in Surfside Beach SC REFLECTIVE SAFETY STRIPE A 4 wide 3M brand Scotchlite reflective stripe shall be affixed to the perimeter of the vehicle The striping shall be placed up to 60 above ground level and shall conform to NFPA reflectivity requirements At least 60 of the perimeter length of each side and width of the rear and at least 25 of the perimeter width of the front of the vehicle shall have reflective stripe FORWARD DOOR RIBBON PATTERN The stripe on each side of the apparatus shall run straight back to the forward door on the body with a Ribbon pattern shape on the forward body door and then run straight back from there to the rear of the body BODY STRIPE UP AND OVER REAR AXLE The stripe on each side of the apparatus shall run straight
216. otection against dry running of the foam pump The low tank level sensor shall be mounted on the side of the foam concentrate tank The low tank level sensor and electrical connections shall be sealed to prevent infusion of foam concentrate into the wiring and possible short circuit of the tank level sensor Page 54 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 FOAM CONCENTRATE STRAINERS Field serviceable foam concentrate strainers shall be provided in the foam concentrate suction line When the strainer shall not be subject to flushing water pressure a plastic bodied in line strainer shall be used The strainer body shall be constructed of plastic with a stainless steel mesh screen and shall be compatible with Class A foam concentrates A shutoff valve shall be provided to enable isolation of the strainer for service The strainer shall be mounted in the pump compartment The strainer shall be a low pressure device and shall not be subject to flush water pressure Where strainers are subject to flush water pressure panel mounted field serviceable foam concentrate strainers rated at 500 PSIG 34 BAR minimum shall be installed on the pump panel The strainer body shall be constructed of brass with a chrome cap and an easily removable stainless steel mesh screen for field servicing A 1 4 inch strainer with inch NPT connection ports shall be used for Class A foam concentrate INJECTOR FITTING AND CHECK VALVES To prevent contamination of the foam concentr
217. out gear Each door shall open a minimum of ninety degrees to afford the firefighter maximum space The doors shall be of a flush design each having exposed one piece polished stainless steel hinges The hinge shall be made of 12 gauge material with a minimum hinge pin diameter of 1 4 inch The door windows shall have interior and exterior glass weather seals to prevent the influx of exterior air The doors shall have exterior and interior paddle type latches for ease of opening with a gloved hand The paddle latches are to have a rubber gasket on the outside separating the handle from the finished painted surface FRONT DOORS The cab front doors shall be of the full length design enclosing the entire step area of the cab The door shall be a minimum of 38 1 2 inches wide and 74 inches tall The front door windows shall have a minimum of 712 square inch area of viewing glass per door There shall be a fixed piece of forward glass in each of the front doors ELECTRIC WINDOWS The front 2 roll down door windows shall be equipped with electrically operated mechanisms to control the opening and closing of the windows Control shall be with a momentary switch near the door One 1 additional switch shall be supplied in the driver s door to control both of the power windows from the driver s position REAR CAB DOORS The rear cab doors shall be similar to the forward doors and shall be located directly behind the front wheel well area T
218. over shall be equipped with a full length stainless steel piano hinge and chrome plated grab handles at the front and rear of the cover The hosebed cover shall include a heavy duty stop to support it when placed in the open position REAR VINYL FLAPS FOR ALUMINUM COVER There shall be one 1 black vinyl flap attached to each aluminum hosebed cover The vinyl flaps shall cover the area at the rear of the hosebed from top to bottom The flaps shall be independent of each other and shall be attached with Velcro fastenings The bottom edge of each flap shall be weighted and also have an eyelet on each outer corner The hosebed cover rear flap shall have a positive locking device to meet the requirements of NFPA TURNTABLE ACCESS STEPS There shall be a recessed egress ladder furnished on the left rear of the body for access to the aerial turntable assembly The egress ladder shall have non slip type 18 wide illuminated steps and shall have a full length handrail furnished on each side of the egress ladder to aid in ascending and descending the access steps If a pull out or flip down lower step is furnished to ascend or descend the ladder an indicator shall be furnished in the cab to alert the driver the step in not stowed EXTERIOR REAR BODY The exterior rear portion of the body above and on each side of the RR1 door shall be covered with aluminum treadplate BODY RUBRAIL POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL The apparatus body shall have a bolt
219. p Page 139 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 or with pump operating controls when properly mounted STORZ ADAPTER One 1 6 NST Female swivel thread with long handle 30 degree down to 5 Storz hard coated aluminum adapter shall be provided One 1 5 Storz cap and chain with a suction gasket shall be provided LEFT SIDE INTAKE There shall be an intake located on the left street side rear of the pump and shall contain A 2 1 2 intake shall be provided The inlet shall have a 2 1 2 quarter turn swing out valve The inlet shall be provided with a 2 1 2 NST female swivel that extends through the pump panel The inlet valve shall have a manual control handle located on the pump top operator s control panel One 1 2 1 2 chrome plated rocker lug plug with chain shall be supplied SUCTION PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE A 2 1 2 NPT relief valve shall be installed on the suction side of the pump and be preset at 125 psig The relief valve shall have a working range of 50 psig to 200 psig The valve shall be of stainless steel construction and include a stainless steel spring and rubber seat The valve shall be normally closed and shall limit pressure in the pumping system When excessive intake pressures are received the water shall be directed below the body The discharge side of the intake relief valve shall be plumbed to the right side below the running boards away from but visible to the pump operator and shall terminate with an unthreaded
220. p motor assembly shall be permanently attached to an apparatus mountable base plate A foam concentrate flow meter shall be integral to the foam concentrate pump The foam concentrate flow meter shall provide a signal to the electronic control unit to make sure the proper amount of foam concentrate is injected into the discharge stream The entire base plate mounted assembly shall have electrical components sealed to NEMA 4X or equal for mounting in the apparatus pump compartment or any suitable location on the apparatus EXTERNAL FOAM TANK A thirty 30 gallon polypropylene foam concentrate tank shall be furnished as an external component of the booster tank The foam tank shall have an anti foaming fill stack and removable screen located in an accessible area The foam tank fill tower shall be equipped with a latch pressure vacuum vent and have a sealed airtight cover The foam tank shall be plumbed to the on board Class A foam system A drain valve shall be provided at the lowest point of the foam tank The foam tank shall drain shall directly to the surface below the apparatus without contacting other body or chassis components The following labels shall be attached to the foam tank CLASS A FOAM TANK FILL WARNING DO NOT MIX BRANDS AND TYPES OF FOAM LOW TANK LEVEL SWITCH A low tank level switch shall be installed in the foam concentrate tank The low tank level sensor shall be connected to the foam proportioning system to provide pr
221. p panels that offer little to no access without the use of tools shall not be considered compliant with this requirement PUMP CONTROL PANELS All pump controls and gauges shall be located at the left street side of the apparatus and properly identified The layout of the pump control panel shall be ergonomically efficient and systematically organized The pump operator s panel shall be removable in two 2 main sections for ease of maintenance The pump and gauge panels shall be constructed of 12 gauge stainless steel The gauge panel shall contain a panel for mounting of all instruments engine monitoring system and pressure control system The gauge panel shall be a double panel door design to protect in the enclosed door all gauge tubing switch and control wiring The gauge panel exterior shall be made of 12 gauge stainless steel The inner pan shall bolt onto the stainless exterior panel There shall be an access panel in the inner panel easily removable for control or gauge service or replacement Page 45 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 The gauge panel door shall be designed as an opening pump house service door on the street left side of the pump house This gauge panel door shall provide an opening minimum size of 41 inches wide by 14 inches in height The lower section of the panel shall contain all inlets outlets and drains All push pull valve controls shall have quarter turn locking control rods with chrome plated zinc tee ha
222. partments shall be manufactured from 12 gauge stainless steel with the vertical front and rear corner walls from 14 gauge shall be of sweep out design and shall be bolted together Stainless recessed round head bolts and stainless aircraft style ESNA nuts shall be applied with proper torque rating for each fastener This type of construction shall greatly enhance the strength and ease of parts replacement in the event of damage and future modifications Wherever possible body bolts shall be hidden from plain view for appearance and ease of apparatus cleaning COMPARTMENT ROOF CONSTRUCTION Each compartment top shall have a 12 gauge stainless roof section for supporting roof loads of up to 500 pounds per square foot without permanent roof deformation The stainless roof sections shall attach the compartment rear wall and compartment vertical sides through a fastened joint creating a full perimeter compartment attachment of the stainless roof section Page 149 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 COMPARTMENT ROOF TRIM CAP A bright finished aluminum diamond plate cap shall be provided on the upper body The diamond plate cap shall wrap the outer edges of the body with a drip edge over the compartment door area COMPARTMENT VENTILATION Each compartment shall be provided with a laser cut louver to provide adequate ventilation APPARATUS BODY HOSEBED The hose bed shall be constructed in such a manner that will prevent damage to fire hose The hose
223. pe A 3 ball valve shall be furnished from the tank to the pump complete with a flexible connection and shall be enclosed in the pump compartment The 3 valve shall be stainless steel and have an interior stainless steel ball and shall have a locking manual control handle located on pump operator s panel A built in check valve shall be provided in the tank to pump supply line to prevent the unintentional back filling of the water tank through the line TANK REFILL A 2 tank refill line shall be provided using a 2 quarter turn full flow ball valve controlled from the pump operator s panel with a manual locking handle The tank refill shall be plumbed with high pressure flexible piping and high pressure flexible piping stainless steel couplings FOAM SYSTEM The foam system will operate as a Class A system A Hale FoamLogix 2 1A 2 1 GPM foam system shall be supplied on the apparatus The apparatus shall be equipped with an automatic electronically controlled direct injection rotary gear pump discharge side foam proportioning system Foam proportioning operation shall be based on direct measurement of water flow and remain consistent within the specified flows and pressures Page 143 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS The complete foam proportioning system shall include the following 1 Foam Pump 2 Control System 3 Foam Concentrate Strainer 4 Integral Check Valve Injector Fitting 5 Flow meter 6 Cont
224. peakers shall be recessed into the front bumper one each side immediately outboard of the chassis frame rails Q2B MECHANICAL SIREN A FEDERAL Q2B siren shall be mounted recessed in the cab front grille or on the front bumper extension One 1 foot switch for the siren shall be provided on the left side of the driver s side cab floor and one 1 on the right side of the officer s side cab floor MASTER WARNING LIGHT CONTROL To eliminate inadvertent operation the Q2B shall be operable only when the Master Warning Light switch is in the ON position Page 128 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 A momentary rocker switch shall be provided in the driver s switch panel for operation of the siren brake This switch shall be backlit with the legend SIREN BRAKE GENERATOR The generator unit shall be mounted in the dunnage area of the pump compartment An Onan model 6 0RBAA 6 KW hydraulic generator system shall be supplied and installed on the apparatus The generator system shall be capable of producing 6 KW single phase 120 240 volts at 60 hertz regardless of engine RPM and shall be equipped with an automatic voltage regulator to maintain nominal output voltage 120 240 volts AC under varying generator loads The generator shall be able to remotely turn the system s full KW off and on without regard to engine RPM or electrical loads by the use of multiple 12 VDC switches An integral oil to air heat exchanger shall cool the hydraulic flu
225. protection against dry running of the foam pump The low tank level sensor shall be mounted on the side of the foam concentrate tank The low tank level sensor and electrical connections shall be sealed to prevent infusion of foam concentrate into the wiring and possible short circuit of the tank level sensor FOAM SUPPLY The foam proportioning system shall be supplied from a separate apparatus mounted foam concentrate storage tank The tank shall be constructed of materials compatible with foam concentrates being used in the system Provision shall be made for installation of low tank level sensors and routing of the wiring for the sensors Tank capacity venting fill opening and foam outlet plumbing connections shall be in accordance with NFPA requirements DOCUMENTATION The foam proportioning system when delivered to the end user shall include a foam concentrate compatibility list and two 2 Description Installation and Operation Manuals The foam proportioning system shall have a one 1 year limited manufacturer s warranty SINGLE TANK FOAM TANK REFILL SYSTEM A truck mounted 12 volt foam tank refill system shall be provided and installed on the apparatus The refill system shall provide the ability to automatically refill the foam tank from the ground without carrying foam Page 145 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 solution up to the foam cell in the hose bed The refill system shall be activated by an on off rocker switch provided
226. psi working pressure and an intermittent pressure of 250 psi The cooler shall be of sufficient size to maintain the operating temperature within the recommended limits of the transmission manufacturer TRANSMISSION DRAIN VALVE A drain valve not plug shall be installed in the transmission oil pan The valve shall be made of corrosion resistant forged brass and stainless steel The ball shall provide a full flow opening fro efficient draining and a perfect seal when closed The valve opening lever shall be provided with a lift and turn safety lock to prevent accidental opening of the valve The discharge side of the valve shall have a nipple to allow a hose to be installed to drain waste oil into a container TRANSMISSION FLUID The transmission shall be provided with heavy duty transmission fluid meeting Allison specification TES 389 FIVE SPEED PROGRAMMING The transmission shall be programmed for five speeds The transmission shall have the following gear ratios First 3 51 Second 1 91 Third 1 43 Fourth 1 00 Fifth 0 74 Reverse 4 80 The transmission shall be able to shift from first through fifth gear without operator intervention The chassis shall be geared for the top speed in Sth gear TRANSMISSION RANGE SELECTOR The transmission shall be controlled by a push button type shift control It shall be internally illuminated for night operation TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL SENSOR The transmission shall be equipped with th
227. quipped with Federal Signal QuadraFlare 6 x4 lights The top light in the assembly shall be a red LED stop tail light Federal Signal model QL64Z BTT The middle light set shall be an amber LED lamp with a populated arrow shape Federal Signal model QL64Z ARROW and the lower lights shall be clear LED backup lights Federal Signal model QL64Z BACKUP A one piece polished aluminum trim casting shall be mounted around the rear stop tail turn and backup lights on each side of the apparatus BACK UP ALARM A solid state electronic backup alarm shall be installed on the rear of the apparatus and wired to the backup light circuit One 1 license plate mounting bracket and incandescent light shall be provided The light and bracket shall be located on the rear of the apparatus Page 156 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 HEADLIGHT POSITION The headlights shall be mounted in the upper position on the front of the cab to accommodate high profile front bumper items The lower headlight position shall have a painted access cover to allow lighting changes in the future TURN SIGNALS Two 2 rectangular Federal Signal model QL64Z TURN LED turn signal lamps shall be mounted in a polished aluminum bezel outboard of the front headlights on each side These lights shall be amber in color ROOF MOUNTED LIGHTBAR A Whelen Freedom model FN72QLED 72 light bar system shall be supplied and permanently mounted on the cab roof as far forward as possible Th
228. r at the lower mid section 3 4 outside diameter at the upper mid section 4 3 5 outside diameter at the fly section Page 71 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 Monitor Installation An Akron Brass model 3578 2000 GPM rated monitor shall be provided at the end of the waterway The monitor is an all electric single waterway monitor constructed of lightweight Pyrolite with a 4 150 pound flange inlet and 3 5 thread outlet with cast in turning vanes in each elbow The monitor shall have fully enclosed motors and gears with manual overrides for both horizontal and vertical rotation The manual override shall have captive cranks one for horizontal and one for vertical rotation and may be used simultaneously Three 3 toggle switches shall be located at the turntable aerial control stand and at the platform control cosole The switches will control the raise lower stream shape and left right functions of the monitor The controls at the aerial control stand will override the controls at the tip of the aerial An Akron Brass model 5178 electrically controlled combination solid stream and fog nozzle shall be provided at the end of the monitor The nozzle shall be constructed of Pyrolite with a 2 orifice solid bore and a fog flow of 1500 GPM at 80 PSI The nozzle shall have a 12 volt electric motor a 3 5 NH inlet and built in stream shaper Butterfly Valve One 1 4 handwheel operated butterfly valve shall be installed between the en
229. r exceed these specifications and which the purchaser may deem shall be in the best interest of the City regardless of the amount proposed The complete apparatus shall be manufactured within the continental United States Vehicles manufactured outside of the continental USA shall not be considered No exceptions will be permitted to this section of the document Any items that are standard on a manufacturer s apparatus that are not listed in these specifications shall be furnished PURCHASE INTENT It is the intent of these specifications to describe a Custom Cab Pumper to be used in the Town of Surfside Beach South Carolina It is the intent of these specifications to describe the furnishing and delivery of a Custom Cab Pumper to the Town of Surfside Beach SC With a view to obtaining the best results and the most acceptable fire apparatus for service in the Surfside Beach Fire Department these specifications cover only the general requirements as to the type of construction and test to which the vehicle must conform together with certain details as to 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 non specified features The completed vehicle shall conform to the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association Pamphle
230. read Two 2 removable aluminum hose tray s shall be provided for the speedlay hose beds Poly guides shall be provided at the sides upper and lower edges of each speedlay opening on both sides of the apparatus body to protect the hose and couplings DOUBLE SPEEDLAY HOSEBED WEBBING Black webbing shall be provided over each side opening of the speedlay hose beds complete with Quick release fasteners LEFT SIDE DISCHARGES The discharges on the left street side of the pump panel shall contain Two 2 2 1 2 discharge shall be provided The discharge outlet shall have a 2 1 2 quarter turn swing out valve The discharge shall be provided with chrome plated 30 degree discharge elbow with 2 1 2 NST male threads that extends through the pump panel Chrome plated 2 1 2 NSTF to 1 1 2 NSTM rocker lug reducer with cap and chain shall be furnished RIGHT SIDE DISCHARGES The discharges on the right curb side of the pump panel shall contain A 2 1 2 discharge shall be provided The discharge outlet shall have a 2 1 2 quarter turn swing out valve The discharge shall be provided with chrome plated 30 degree discharge elbow with 2 1 2 NST male threads that extends through the pump panel Page 52 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 One 1 chrome plated Class 1 2 1 2 NSTF to 1 1 2 NSTM rocker lug reducer with cap and chain shall be furnished The second discharge on the right curb side of the pump panel shall contain A 3 discha
231. removing push out clips on each end The door latch shall be a non locking stainless steel lift bar and shall be provided with a magnetic door ajar switch system A Roll Up door shall also be furnished on the ladder compartment FENDER SIDE SKIRTS There shall be stainless steel fender side skirts located in the area of the rear wheels The design of the fender sides shall be a minimal length to provide maximum compartment space in the apparatus SCBA BOTTLE COMPARTMENTS Eight 8 SCBA bottle tube compartments shall be provided four 4 in each side rear wheel well area Two 2 shall be located forward and two 2 located rearward of each tandem axle tire Each compartment shall be provided with a hinged cast aluminum door with a brushed finish FUEL FILL REAR BODY The fuel fill shall be located in the rear on the left side of the apparatus body The spring loaded fuel fill door shall have Diesel Fuel laser cut in the face of the door There shall be a vent line from the fuel tank to beneath the fuel cap to aid in fueling of the truck BODY FENDERS POLISHED The apparatus body fenders shall be made from 16 gauge polished stainless steel and shall be rolled die stamped and fully removable The stainless steel fenders and stainless fender liners shall be fastened with stainless bolts and ESNA nuts to the outer fender panel REAR AXLE MUD FLAPS Two 2 black anti sail mud flaps shall be mounted behind the rear wheels LONGITUDIN
232. responding discharge control tee handles Page 47 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 PUMP OPERATION HOURMETER A pump hourmeter shall be supplied The hourmeter shall be environmentally sealed to prevent moisture from entering the instrument The face shall provide a display of the total cumulative hours of pump engagement The hourmeter shall be protected by being located inside the pump module PUMP PANEL LIGHTING The pump operator s panel shall be supplied with a LED light system LED strip lights with a stainless steel hood shall be mounted across the top of the pump panel gauges and controls LED strip lights with a stainless steel hood shall be provided on each side of the pump module above the side panels All pump module lighting shall illuminate when the parking brake is engaged DRAIN DISCHARGES The 3 4 inch drain valves shall be equipped with 90 degree fittings to direct the discharge water beneath the pump module away from the pump operator s panel AIR HORN ACTIVATION SWITCH A switch shall be located on the pump panel to activate the chassis air horn The switch shall be a momentary pushbutton type switch with a red cover The switch shall be supplied with the proper identification label WATER TANK LEVEL GAUGE The apparatus shall be equipped with a Class 1 Inteli Tank Tank Level Gauge or equal for indicating water level The tank level gauge shall indicate the liquid level on an easy to read LED display and show in
233. restor shall be installed in the chassis air intake system This arrestor shall be mounted behind the intake grille to filter out airborne embers HORTON FAN A HORTON or equal fan clutch shall be installed on the engine A manual switch shall be provided in the dash to over ride the fan control in event of fan failure or conditions that may result in overheating of the engine EXHAUST SYSTEM A single stainless steel exhaust pipe shall be provided for the engine The exhaust pipe shall be supplied with a heat wrap that extends from the engine turbo charger to just below the frame rail The exhaust tubing from the turbocharger to the exhaust aftertreatment device shall be stainless steel Page 105 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER Replacing the conventional muffler the exhaust system shall have an After Treatment Device ATD located under the frame on the right side of the apparatus immediately behind the cab The ATD shall include a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst DOC to trap particulate matter in the exhaust gas TAILPIPE The tailpipe shall extend from the exhaust muffler aftertreatment device to the rear of the vehicle making a 90 bend to exit the vehicle ahead of the rear tires on the curbside of the vehicle The end of the pipe shall be cut at a 45 to the exhaust pipe centerline The pipe shall be unpolished stainless steel TRANSMISSION The transmission shall be an Allison 3000EVS automatic transmissio
234. rformance The rotors shall be vented to facilitate brake cooling FRONT SUSPENSION The front suspension shall be determined by the manufacturer based of calculated load and allowing a 10 overload factor Double acting hydraulic shock absorbers are to be installed STEERING SYSTEM The steering shall be equipped with single or dual Ross or Sheppard integral power steering gears The engine shall be equipped with a gear driven pump A remote steel reservoir shall be provided with the ability to check the fluid level when the cab is in the lowered position CRAMP ANGLE Due to the traffic narrow streets and sharp corners the chassis turning radius is important both left and right turns The bidder shall supply with the bid an engineering drawing that provides a top view of the apparatus with the following turning ability information listed in decimal feet SAE turning radius curb to curb radius bumper swing radius inside radius The calculations must be performed according to SAE J 695 FRONT TIRES The front tires shall be 425 65R22 5 20PR L GOODYEAR G 286A all weather tread tubeless radial tires These tires shall be mounted on 22 5 x 13 00 rims polished aluminum wheels with Dura Bright finish Stainless steel baby moon hub caps with an opening for viewing the oil seal cover and bright finished nut covers TANDEM REAR AXLE The rear axle shall be a MERITOR tandem axle assembly with a minimum rated capacity of 52 000 r
235. rge shall be provided The discharge outlet shall have a 3 quarter turn swing out valve The discharge shall be provided with chrome plated 30 degree discharge elbow with 3 NST male threads that extends through the pump panel One 1 3 NST Female Rigid Rocker to 5 Storz hard coated aluminum adapter shall be provided with a 5 Storz cap and chain with a suction gasket shall be provided REAR PRECONNECT RIGHT SIDE There shall be one 1 2 1 2 discharge outlet located on the passenger side rear of the body below the hose bed The discharge outlet shall be plumbed with 2 1 2 ID Schedule 40 stainless steel pipe and high pressure hose and have a 2 1 2 quarter turn swing out valve with control on pump operator s panel There shall be a chrome plated 2 1 2 NST adapter that extends through the rear of the body BOOSTER HOSE REEL See front bumper section on page 7 DRAIN DISCHARGES The 3 4 inch drain valves shall be equipped with 90 degree fittings to direct the discharge water beneath the pump module away from the pump operator s panel AKRON BALL VALVES All ball valves shall be manual control 1 4 turn Akron heavy duty valves with stainless steel ball unless specified otherwise The valves shall have an all cast brass body with flow optimizing stainless steel ball and dual polymer seats The valve shall be capable of dual directional flow while incorporating a self locking ball feature using an automatic friction lock design and speci
236. ring shall extend from the lamp head mounting arm bottom The lamp head shall have one 1 quartz halogen 1500 watt 240 volt bulb The bulb will draw 6 25 amps and generate 35 000 lumens The bulb shall be accessible through the front The lamp head shall direct 50 percent of the light onto the action area while providing 50 percent to illuminate the working area The lamp head angle of elevation shall be adjustable at a pivot in the mounting arm and the position locked with a round knurled locking knob The lamp head shall incorporate heat dissipating fins and be no more than 5 1 4 deep by 3 3 8 high by 15 wide Lamp head and mounting arm shall be powder coated white The floodlight shall be UL listed as a scene light for fire service use Two 2 12 volt water proof switches shall be wired through a 240 volt relays and shall be located on the pump operator s panel The switches shall control a 240 volt quartz lighting fixtures as selected The light head shall be mounted on a side mount push up telescopic pole The light pole shall be anodized aluminum and have a knurled twist lock mechanism to secure the extension pole in position The extension pole shall rotate 360 degrees The outer pole shall be a grooved aluminum extrusion and qualify as an NFPA compliant handrail The pole mounting brackets shall have a 3 1 2 offset Wiring shall extend from the pole bottom with a 4 retractile cord Page 43 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 ELECTRIC CO
237. rol Cables 7 Low Tank Level Switch 8 Water Discharge Check Valves FOAM PUMP The foam proportioning system shall be compatible with Class A foam concentrates The foam proportioning system shall be capable of delivering the rated foam concentrate flow with the above mentioned foam concentrate type The foam proportioning system shall be based on an electric motor driven rotary gear foam concentrate pump rated at 2 1GPM 7 9 LPM foam concentrate flow rate with maximum operating pressure of 400 PSIG 28 bar The foam pump motor assembly shall be permanently attached to an apparatus mountable base plate A foam concentrate flow meter shall be integral to the foam concentrate pump The foam concentrate flow meter shall provide a signal to the electronic control unit to make sure the proper amount of foam concentrate is injected into the discharge stream The entire base plate mounted assembly shall have electrical components sealed to NEMA 4X or equal for mounting in the apparatus pump compartment or any suitable location on the apparatus FOAM CONCENTRATE STRAINERS Field serviceable foam concentrate strainers shall be provided in the foam concentrate suction line When the strainer shall not be subject to flushing water pressure a plastic bodied in line strainer shall be used The strainer body shall be constructed of plastic with a stainless steel mesh screen and shall be compatible with Class A foam concentrates A shutoff valve shall be pro
238. s A letter of certification shall be provided upon request by the department CAB DIMENSIONS The cab shall have the following overall dimensional requirements Overall Width 100 inches Center of front axle to back of cab 60 inches Center of front axle to front of cab 74 inches Windshield area 3 756 sq in minimum Front grille opening 478 sq in minimum Combined side grille opening 84 sq in each minimum Cab full tilt angle 45 degrees minimum Cab full tilt height 185 inches maximum Cab interior dimensions shall be provided as a minimum in the following chart Drivers side floor width 25 1 2 inches minimum Floor to the ceiling in the driver and officers area of the cab 59 1 2 inches minimum Floor to the top of the doghouse 28 1 2 inches maximum Officers side floor width 24 1 2 inches minimum The measurement across the floor from the rear wall to the first vertical portion of the Engine enclosure 39 inches Floor to the ceiling in the rear of the cab 65 3 4 inches minimum CAB DOORS The cab entry and egress shall be designed for a firefighter in full turnout gear Each door shall open a minimum of ninety degrees to afford the firefighter maximum space The doors shall be of a flush design each having exposed one piece polished stainless steel hinges The hinge shall be made of 12 gauge material with a minimum hinge pin diameter of 1 4 inch The door windows shall have interior and exterior glass weather seals
239. s LED side clearance lights shall be supplied one 1 each side mounted ahead of the forward body compartment These lights are to be mounted in a chrome flange Five 5 red LED clearance lights shall be supplied mounted in the rear of the apparatus Two 2 red LED clearance lights shall be supplied mounted facing the side of the apparatus ICC lighting utilized and lighting positions shall be in conformance with FMVSS 108 Page 83 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 SIDE MOUNTED TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS Two 2 Whelen model RSA02ZCR linear amber LED turn signal lights shall be provided mounted one each side in the front wheel well area The lights shall be mounted in a chrome flange REAR STOP TAIL TURN BACKUP LIGHTS The rear of the apparatus shall be equipped with 6 x4 LED lights The top light in the assembly shall be a red LED stop tail light The middle light set shall be an amber LED lamp with a populated arrow shape and the lower lights shall be clear LED backup lights A one piece polished aluminum trim casting shall be mounted around the rear stop tail turn and backup lights on each side of the apparatus SIDE MOUNTED TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS Two 2 Whelen model RSA02ZCR linear amber LED turn signal lights shall be provided mounted one each side in the rear wheel well area The lights shall be mounted in a chrome flange BACK UP ALARM A solid state electronic backup alarm shall be installed on the rear of the apparatus and wir
240. s shall be 221 cubic feet The minimum capacity of the body hose bed shall be approximately 72 cubic feet The hose bed shall be approximately 36 from the rear step The body shall have an overall length of 148 BODY MOUNTING SYSTEM The body shall be mounted so the chassis can flex without damage occurring to the body structure or sheet metal REAR FRAME EXTENSION The rear chassis frame extension system shall consist of a interwoven dual 625 thick steel drop frame extensions with a transverse 4 x 3 x 375 thick structural channel and dual laminated 188 thick rear compartment and tailboard support tapered angles on each side of apparatus The rear frame extension shall be bolted to the chassis frame utilizing Grade 8 bolts and Grade C locknuts with hardened washers For ease in replacement of damaged components in an accident there shall be no welding of components to the chassis frame Two 2 tow eyes with an eye diameter of not less than 3 5 shall be attached directly to the chassis frame extensions The tow eyes shall be fabricated of 625 thick steel REAR TAILBOARD A rear tailboard 12 deep shall be provided at the rear from Laser Grip stainless steel meeting NFPA 1901 step requirements The tailboard shall provide protection for the side body compartments and shall provided recessed mounting for the rear ICC marker lights It shall be bolted to the rear support structure COMPARTMENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION All com
241. s shall be supplied The cap shall be capable of withstanding 500 PSI RIGHT SIDE STEAMER INLET There shall be one 1 steamer inlet furnished on the right side pump panel The suction inlet shall have 6 NST thread The suction inlet shall have a removable strainer provided inside the external inlet Page 50 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 HALE MIV VALVE RIGHT SIDE There shall be a full flow Hale MIV M valve furnished on the right side pump panel The gate valve shall have a manually operated hand wheel control on the valve The inlet valve shall be a full flow butterfly type valve designed to mount on the fire pump between the suction extension and suction tube behind the pump compartment panel The valve shall not interfere with other suction or discharge openings on the fire pump or with pump operating controls when properly mounted STORZ ADAPTER One 1 6 NST Female swivel thread with long handle 30 degree down to 5 Storz hard coated aluminum adapter shall be provided One 1 5 Storz cap and chain with a suction gasket shall be provided LEFT SIDE INTAKE There shall be an intake located on the left street side rear of the pump and shall contain A 2 1 2 intake shall be provided The inlet shall have a 2 1 2 quarter turn swing out valve The inlet shall be provided with a 2 1 2 NST female swivel that extends through the pump panel The inlet valve shall have a push pull type control handle located adjacent to the valve
242. sal Number PSDF P09 0004 in looms as a single harness Heat resistant convoluted loom shall be used Only solderless insulated crimp automotive electrical connectors shall be used CAB ICC MARKER LIGHTING Five 5 amber Whelen OS Series LED cab face mounted clearance lights shall be supplied mounted above the windshield These lights are to be mounted in a chrome flange Two 2 amber Whelen OS Series LED side clearance lights shall be supplied one 1 each side mounted ahead of the front door These lights are to be mounted in a chrome flange An amber diamond shaped reflector shall be mounted on the lower corner of each cab front door adjacent to the door hinge APPARATUS ICC MARKER LIGHTING Two 2 amber Whelen OS Series LED side clearance lights shall be supplied one 1 each side mounted ahead of the forward body compartment These lights are to be mounted in a chrome flange Five 5 red LED clearance lights shall be supplied mounted in the rear of the apparatus Two 2 red LED clearance lights shall be supplied mounted facing the side of the apparatus ICC lighting utilized and lighting positions shall be in conformance with FMVSS 108 SIDE MOUNTED TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS Two 2 Whelen model RSA02ZCR linear amber LED turn signal lights shall be provided mounted one each side in the front wheel well area The lights shall be mounted in a chrome flange REAR STOP TAIL TURN BACKUP LIGHTS The rear of the apparatus shall be e
243. seat shall be Seats Inc 911 Series Self Contained Breathing Apparatus SCBA type seat with a fixed bottom cushion and a split head rest Page 37 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 A red lap type metal to metal quick release seat belt with automatic seat belt retractor shall be provided for the seat There shall be ZICO positive locking mechanical WALKAWAY QLM U or Bostrom equivalent SCBA self contained breathing apparatus brackets mounted in the cab The WALKAWAY brackets shall included a QLM U USM pull release mounted beneath the seat cushion in the center of the seat cushion CREW AREA REAR FACING RIGHT OUTBOARD SEAT POSITION The seat shall be Seats Inc 911 Series Self Contained Breathing Apparatus SCBA type seat with a fixed bottom cushion and a split head rest A red lap type metal to metal quick release seat belt with automatic seat belt retractor shall be provided for the seat WALKA WAY BRACKET There shall be ZICO positive locking mechanical WALKAWAY QLM U or Bostrom equivalent SCBA self contained breathing apparatus brackets mounted in the cab The WALKAWAY brackets shall included a QLM U USM pull release mounted beneath the seat cushion in the center of the seat cushion IMPERIAL 1200 MATERIAL The chassis seats shall have Imperial 1200 durable polyester material in lieu of the standard vinyl The seats shall have the Imperial 1200 material in the following applicable areas Seat Base Top Seat Bas
244. sending unit is to be mounted to the driver s side of the fuel tank for easy replacement without removing body panels FUEL LINES Polyamide fiber nylon braided reinforced tubing with push on reusable fittings shall be provided for the chassis fuel lines FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE A ball type fuel line shut off valve shall be installed in the suction side fuel line The shut off valve shall be located near the inlet to the primary fuel filter FUEL WATER SEPARATOR The Cummins engine shall be equipped with an integrated fuel water separator with a self venting bottom drain valve This filter shall be able to remove up to 95 of dissolved water and up to 99 of free standing water Page 107 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 ALTERNATOR A LEECE NEVILLE model LN4867J 270 Amp alternator shall be installed on the engine This alternator is internally rectified and regulated FIRETRUCK CAB The cab shall be the manufacturers Top of the Line model The apparatus shall be designed to operate in emergency conditions These conditions require the apparatus to maneuver into areas at a high rate of speed To facilitate in these operations a cab over engine design is required in order to reduce the overall length of the apparatus thus increasing the maneuverability The cab design must be such to provide safe and efficient transport of emergency personnel The cabin shall be designed with four 4 side doors of the largest size possible and
245. service The evaporator shall have an externally equalized expansion valve and be thermostatically protected to prevent freeze up Dual high performance 3 speed blowers shall provide a minimum of 700 CFM air flow Each blower is to be controlled separately Four 4 forward facing and three 3 rear facing full adjustable diffusers with shutoff capability shall be utilized to direct the air flow through the cab Page 116 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 The air conditioning on off switch thermostat control and blower switches shall be located on the evaporator unit The air conditioning system shall use R134A freon 36 000 BTU SUPPLEMENTAL HEATER A minimum of a 36 000 BTU auxiliary heater shall be furnished inside the conditioning evaporator unit to provide additional cab heating during cooler weather The heater core is to be plumbed to the water lines of the engine cooling system CAB INSULATION Foam rubber type insulation shall be installed in the rear wall and the cab ceiling to provide a better sound and heat barrier The insulation shall be a minimum of 1 thick The material shall be compliant with FMVSS 302 DASH TRIM The drivers cab dash console shall be made of black ABS with an appearance of the latest in automotive design styling Accompanying the dash console in the forward section of the cab shall be an officers side flat dash for the mounting of a mobile data terminal The forward overhead console area shall have an
246. shall include the following Headlight control switch Dash rheostat for instrumentation lighting control Wiper and washer control switches The engine control panel is to be located beneath the instrument panel on the driver s right hand side The panel shall have a black textured anti glare surface The engine control panel shall include the following Keyless ignition switch with a green pilot light The apparatus control panel is located beneath the instrument panel on the driver s left hand side The panel shall have a black textured anti glare surface The apparatus control panel is designed for the location of pump shift controls AUDIBLE REMINDER There shall be an audible alarm that shall sound when the turn signal remains flashing for a distance greater than one mile The reminder shall not sound when the hazard lights are operating There shall be an audible alarm that shall sound when the headlight switch is left in the on position and the ignition is off The alarm shall self cancel after 2 minutes of operation There shall be an audible alarm that shall sound when the parking brakes are NOT set and the ignition is turned off This alarm shall self cancel after 2 minutes The Parking Brake reminder shall sound an audible alarm when the parking brakes are set and an indicated speed of over two miles per hour occurs DUAL TRIP ODMETERS There shall be two 2 trip odometers in the driver s information center Each shall be capab
247. sion Lubrication Fluid Pump Primer Fluid If applicable Drive Axle Lubrication Fluid Air conditioning refrigerant Air conditioning lubrication oil Power steering fluid 10 Transfer case fluid 11 Equipment rack fluid 12 Air compressor system lubricant 13 Generator system lubricant OANANINNABWN Ke A permanent plate with pump performance data and serial numbers shall be installed on the pump panel A permanent plate shall be installed in the driver s compartment specifying the maximum number of personnel the vehicle is designed to carry per NFPA standards It shall be located in an area visible to the driver An accident prevention sign 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 placed so it is visible from all seating positions An accident prevention sign stating DANGER DO NOT RIDE ON REAR STEP WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT shall be placed so it is visible from the rear step of the vehicle If an inlet located at the pump operators position is valved it shall be provided with a permanent label with language per NFPA 1901 current edition WHEEL CHOCKS One 1 pair of heavy duty high tensile molded aluminum wheel chocks measuring 7 75 high x 8 5 wide x 15 long shall be provided with the apparatus The wheel chocks shall have a bright yellow powder coat finish for hi
248. so as to not interfere with shelves or trays if specified The load center panel cover shall be accessible with hand tools The load center panel mounting location shall be in the L1 compartment WEATHER RESISTANT TUBING The AC wiring in the apparatus body shall be installed in seal tite weather resistant conduit CIRCUIT BREAKERS Manual reset 120 volt AC circuit breakers shall be provided in the load center as required by the circuits installed by the apparatus manufacturer Page 130 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 Manual reset 240 volt AC circuit breakers shall be provided in the load center as required by the circuits installed by the apparatus manufacturer FORWARD FACING BROW LIGHT One 1 brow light shall be provided and mounted centered on the leading edge of the cab roof facing forward There shall be One 1 Fire Research Focus FCA800 Series roof mount lamp head provided The mounting bracket shall attach to the light head chosen for the mounting position Wiring shall exit from a weatherproof strain relief on the lamp head The lamp head shall have one 1 quartz halogen 750 watt 120 volt bulb The bulb will draw 6 3 amps and generate 19 600 lumens The bulb shall be accessible through the front The lamp head shall direct 50 percent of the light onto the action area while providing 50 percent to illuminate the working area The lamp head shall incorporate heat dissipating fins and be no more than 5 deep by 3 3 8 high by 1
249. stainless steel tubing angles and channels which does not support the fire pump and or running boards The pump compartment shall be mounted onto the chassis through rubber biscuits in a four point pattern to allow for a chassis frame twist Pump compartment pump plumbing and gauge panels shall be removable from the chassis in a single assembly and shall have an approximate width of 47 The pump compartment shall be a modular design A stainless steel framework shall provide the support for the mounting of the pump lower panels speedlay hose beds and pump access doors Page 132 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 An upper stainless steel assembly shall encompass the top mount pump operator s panel Stainless steel structure shall be provided as a support behind all control handles enabling a firm foundation for operation of the valve control An upper stainless steel assembly shall encompass the dunnage compartment and area for the deck gun if provided The floor of this section shall be a bolt on design to provide access for major repairs and or service PUMP PANEL WALKWAY ALUMINUM DIAMOND PLATE A walkway running board area 96 left to right x 21 minimum front to back shall be provided with the top mount pump module The walkway shall be separate from the pump panel so that each may flex independently of the other and allow water to flow away from the operator Separation of the walkway and support structure from the pump compartme
250. stem The B Post ties into the Upper Transverse Member to provide torsional stiffness in the open space design of the cab Page 108 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 Rear Door B Post The box assembly design of the rear door B post provides an anchor for the rear door latch assembly This section is the main vertical support at the cab rear corner providing the anchor point for the rear wall structural lattice network Roof Panel Rails The roof panel sub assembly shall have extruded hat section supports bonded to the roof skin These roof hat sections shall be joined to the Cab Roof Rail Section to complete the upper cab skeletal structure These completed Roof Panel Rails shall provide a grid for maximum roof crush and deflection strength The roof shall support a minimum weight of 250 Ibs sq ft without permanent roof deformation Rear Wall Rails The rear wall assembly shall have extruded hat section supports bonded to the wall skin These sections shall be joined to the Roof Panel Rails and to the rear door slam post and floor provide a rear wall grid structure with maximum strength Cab Front Wall The front wall of the cab shall be designed with a double wall construction to reduce the effects of exterior noise in the crew and operator compartment CAB CRASHWORTHINESS TEST Dynamic tests shall be performed to evaluate the crashworthiness of the proposed vehicle cab configuration to the requirements of NFPA 1901 09 section 14 3 2
251. stem should fail completely the brake control shall be returned to normal non ABS braking An ABS warning light shall be installed on the driver s dash message center This warning light shall cycle through a test stage at the point of ignition turn on and remain illuminated until the vehicle reaches approximately four 4 MPH The light shall illuminate in other conditions to warn of an ABS system failure and shall illuminate when the diagnostic function is activated LASER ALIGNMENT The chassis shall have a laser alignment performed at the factory before delivery DIESEL ENGINE The chassis shall be powered by a CUMMINS Diesel engine as described below MODEL ISM 500 NUMBER OF CYLINDERS Six BORE AND STROKE 4 92 X 5 79 DISPLACEMENT 661 cu in RATED BHP 500 2000 RPM 454 2100 RPM TORQUE 1463 1400 1550 1200 COMPRESSION RATIO 16 1 1 GOVERNED RPM 2100 A Wabco 18 7 cfm compressor shall be provided All standard equipment on the engine shall be include ENGINE OIL The engine shall have the initial factory fill made with a non synthetic engine oil meeting the engine manufacturer s recommendations EMISSION CONTROLS The engine supplied shall meet the minimum standards of the EPA 2007 requirements If the EPA 2007 engines are available then the 2010 EPA standards will apply Page 16 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 ENGINE BRAKE A JACOBS Engine Brake shall be supplied The driver s dash shall include an OFF
252. t No 1901 latest edition for Motor Fire Apparatus and shall exceed 1901 where specified herein for all applicable equipment noted When evaluating bids the importance of reduced life cycle costs and public safety associated with fire fighting apparatus shall be a major consideration and all evaluations shall exclude vehicles of a type that deviate from these specifications Apparatus with a design that utilize a commercial bus or truck chassis with the installation of a custom cab will not be accepted Proposals shall only be considered from manufacturers that have an established reputation in the field of fire apparatus construction and have been in continuous business for a minimum of thirty five 35 years A written chronological history of the bidder shall be included in the bid response package Page 94 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 Each bidder shall state the location of the factory where the chassis and body shall be built They shall also state the location of the factory authorized dealer service facility that is in a position to render prompt repair service and to furnish replacement parts for said completed apparatus The workmanship must be of the highest quality in its respective field Special consideration shall be given to the following points 1 Accessibility of the various components which require periodic maintenance or lube checks 2 Ease of vehicle operation 3 Visibility of the driver 4 Features supplied
253. t shall house a relay based Power Distribution Module PDM The PDM shall contain 12 standard automotive relays Each relay s output shall be monitored by the Es Key system to provide true on off feedback Each output shall be capable of handling up to 30 amps and be protected by an automatic circuit breaker The PDM shall be mounted on a removable panel in the left rear compartment with sufficient harness length to allow a technician the ability to remove the PDM and place it on a compartment shelf for diagnostics and service All wiring shall be color coded and function coded to assist the technician in servicing the electrical system All circuits shall be divided and balanced for proper load distribution Where possible wiring shall be routed in looms as a single harness Heat resistant convoluted loom shall be used Only solderless insulated crimp automotive electrical connectors shall be used CAB ICC MARKER LIGHTING Five 5 amber Whelen OS Series LED cab face mounted clearance lights shall be supplied mounted above the windshield These lights are to be mounted in a chrome flange Two 2 amber Whelen OS Series LED side clearance lights shall be supplied one 1 each side mounted ahead of the front door These lights are to be mounted in a chrome flange An amber diamond shaped reflector shall be mounted on the lower corner of each cab front door adjacent to the door hinge APPARATUS ICC MARKER LIGHTING Two 2 amber Whelen OS Serie
254. talk button The remote station shall operate hands free and constantly transmit to the master station and speaker unless the master station push to talk button is pressed Page 72 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 The intercom shall be designed for exterior aerial application Each station shall have a weather resistant and protective housing and water resistant speakers TRACKING LIGHTS 12 VOLT FLY SECTION Two 2 Unity model AG S H spotlights shall be installed on the base section of the aerial ladder ahead of the hoist cylinders The bulbs shall be 50 watt halogen spot type and activated from the turntable tracking light switch on the turntable and from a switch on the lamphead DOT TRAVEL LIGHTS Five 5 amber DOT travel lights shall be installed three 3 on the front of the platform basket and one 1 on each side The lights shall be LED and shall be connected to the ignition power PLATFORM BASKET WARNING LIGHTS The platform basket warning lights shall be the Whelen LIN3 The LIN3 lights are super LED and have fifteen 15 ScanLock patterns and ten 10 ScanLock patterns with synchronization capability Four 4 Whelen LED lights shall be mounted on the platform basket two on the front and one on each side of the basket The lights are to be red in color part RSRO2ZCR The platform basket warning lights shall be activated from warning light switch and or the aerial power switch TIP LIGHTS 120 VOLT PLATFOR
255. tatement FRAME The proposed frame against structural failure from bending or cracking for the entire period the chassis is owned by the original purchaser or end user Each bidder shall submit with their proposal a copy of the warranty to be furnished ENGINE The engine shall have the standard 5 year warranty from the engine manufacturer that is in effect at the time of the vehicle is placed into service TRANSMISSION The chassis shall have a five 5 year unlimited mileage as defined in the Allison New Product Warranty MERITOR ROCKWELL STANDARD AXLE The Meritor Rockwell axle shall have a five 5 year unlimited mileage parts and labor warranty that is in Page 91 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 effect at the time of the vehicle is placed into service FIRE PUMP The Hale fire pump shall carry the manufacturer s five year Pro Tech warranty covering defective parts and workmanship A copy of the pump manufacturer s warranty policy shall be provided with the completed apparatus STAINLESS PIPING The bidder shall warrant that all stainless steel plumbing components used in the construction of the fire apparatus water foam plumbing systems against defects and workmanship provided the apparatus is used in a normal and reasonable manner This warranty is extended only to the original user purchaser for a period of ten 10 years from the date of delivery to the original user purchaser whichever occurs first WATER TANK The water
256. ter The control shall have separate on off blower speed switch thermostat control and outlet blend air switch There shall be one heat outlet with directional and flow control provided on the driver and one on the officer side of the control center There shall be one under dash floor directed heat outlet provided on the drivers side and one on the officers side of the cab There shall be two floor heater outlets one located on each side of the cab beneath the dash There shall be a Max Flow defrost system installed into the front of the cab The ducting of the Max Flow system shall direct heated air onto the windshield to provide defrost and defog capability 45 000 BTU AIR CONDITIONING A climate control system shall be furnished in the cab The system shall consist of a minimum of a 45 000 BTU air conditioning evaporator centrally located on the rear of the engine doghouse The system is to have a 12 6 cu in minimum compressor mounted on the engine to provide the compressed refrigerant to the system The compressor is to be plumbed to a heavy duty truck dual fan air conditioning condenser mounted on the cab roof The condensing unit shall have an aerodynamic shroud that is painted to match the color of the cab roof There shall be an extended life filter receiver dryer with a pressure relief valve installed to protect the system from contaminates moisture and high pressure It is to have a sight glass for visual inspection and ease of
257. term support of the vehicle and in order to provide proper maintenance the following information shall be required with the delivery of the vehicle It may be required to have this information provided during the bid process to ensure that the proper information is available from a potential vendor Failure to provide this information in the exact requested format as a minimum shall be cause for rejection of the bid Three ring binders filled with vendor catalogs being supplied as a maintenance and operation manual shall not be acceptable under the conditions of this proposal This vehicle shall be in operation for a minimum of twenty 20 years Fiscal responsibility of the vehicle extends beyond the initial cost of the apparatus Reducing service and maintenance costs of the vehicle during it s useful life is a major consideration in the purchase of this apparatus The requested documentation shall be utilized to properly train personnel for operation of the vehicle and to develop proper preventative maintenance programs to reduce operating cost of the vehicle Page 8 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 With delivery of the vehicle the following information shall be provided in electronic format The format shall be such as to provide hyperlinks to major categories and or subjects from a content page A word search engine shall provide quick transport of the user to any area within the document when a keyword or phrase is found The entire manual shall
258. tery switch in the ON position FOLDING STEPS Folding steps shall be provided on the front and rear of the apparatus body Steps shall be provided and in installed per NFPA requirements INTERMEDIATE REAR STEP UPPER FULL WIDTH An NFPA 1901 compliant rear step shall be located just above the rear compartment and span the width of the hose bed It shall be no less than 8 in depth and fabricated of aluminum or stainless steel INTERMEDIATE REAR STEPS LOWER Two 2 rear corner steps one 1 each side shall be located adjacent to the rear compartment and shall be no less than 8 in depth and fabricated of aluminum or stainless steel to meet NFPA 1901 step requirements REAR HANDRAILS Three 3 ribbed solid stock 1 1 4 diameter aluminum handrails with chrome plated stanchions shall be supplied and installed at rear of the apparatus body There shall be two 2 24 long vertical handrails installed one 1 each side on the inside of the rear area of the body and one 1 69 long handrail installed horizontally along the upper edge of the beavertail area HARD SUCTION TRAY LEFT SIDE One 1 gray powder coated aluminum hard suction tray shall be installed on the left side of the apparatus The tray shall be designed to accommodate from three to six inch hard suction hose in a ten foot length and employ a design without fasteners or clamps to hold the suction hose in place in the tray The suction hose shall be able to be removed b
259. th type oil seals as supplied on the axle from the axle manufacturer The spindles shall be equipped with transparent covers for oil level inspection FRONT AXLE DISC BRAKES MERITOR DiscPlus EX 225 air disc brakes shall be installed on the front axle The DiscPlus air disc brakes shall provide improved fade resistance and wet weather performance The rotors shall be vented to facilitate brake cooling FRONT SUSPENSION The front suspension shall be determined by the manufacturer based of calculated load and allowing a 10 overload factor Double acting hydraulic shock absorbers are to be installed STEERING SYSTEM The steering shall be a single or double if required Ross or Sheppard integral power steering gear to provide easy effortless turning The engine shall be equipped with a gear driven pump A remote steel reservoir shall be provided with the ability to check the fluid level when the cab is in the lowered position Page 100 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 FRONT TIRES The front tires shall be 315 80R22 5 20PR L GOODYEAR G 291 all weather tread tubeless radial tires These tires shall be mounted on 22 5 x 9 00 polished aluminum rims with Dura Bright finish Stainless steel baby moon hub cover and nut covers shall be furnished The front tire size shall be determined by the manufacturer in accordance with front axle load rating with a overload factor included SINGLE REAR AXLE The rear axle shall be a MERITOR
260. th warning light lenses shall be red in color ALTERNATING HEADLIGHT WARNING The headlights shall be provided with an alternating headlight feature Page 157 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 When the High Beam is selected the headlights shall become a standard high beam Any clear warning light s shall be disabled automatically for the Blocking Right of Way mode A cut off switch shall be supplied to turn off the alternating headlight function BODY SIDE WARNING LIGHTS Two 2 Whelen warning lights 600 Series Super LED light heads shall be mounted one 1 on each side of the body over the rear wheel with a Whelen chrome plated flange The light heads shall include an internal flasher with 14 flash patterns steady burn and Hi Low power The warning lights shall be programmed for Hi power with the same flash pattern for both the right and left intersection light head These two 2 lights fulfill the requirements for Lower Zone B amp D lower level warning devices Both warning light lenses shall be red in color REAR UPPER LEVEL WARNING LIGHTS Two 2 Whelen Super LED warning lights model BbMM LED beacons shall be mounted on the rear of the apparatus one on each side of the hose bed on polished stainless steel stanchions These two 2 lights fulfill the requirements for Upper Zones B C amp D upper level warning devices The upper beacon portion of the light shall be red in color The lower directional linear Super LED r
261. the atmosphere AIR INLET OUTLET An outside air system inlet outlet connection shall be provided and mounted This connection shall be clearly labeled as to the function A pipe thread frame coupling shall be provided with 1 4 npt threads The fire department shall install the appropriate hose quick connect fittings MERITOR ROCKWELL WABCO ABS BRAKE SYSTEM A four channel single rear axle model MERITOR ROCKWELL WABCO ABS Braking System shall be supplied A frame mounted electronic control unit ECU shall monitor and control wheel speed during braking Wheel sensors constantly monitoring wheel speed send information to the ECU If a wheel begins to lock the ECU transmits an electrical impulse to modulator valves that can apply release or hold the air pressure in the brake chambers The rapid modulation of air pressure prevents wheel lock up and increases driver control This ABS system shall be a 4S 4M system with four 4 wheel speed sensors and four 4 modulator valves If a fault occurs in one wheel that wheel shall have normal non ABS brake function The other wheels shall continue to provide the ABS function If the ABS system should fail completely the brake control shall be returned to normal non ABS braking An ABS warning light shall be installed on the driver s dash message center This warning light shall cycle through a test stage at the point of ignition turn on and remain illuminated until the vehicle reaches approx
262. the window in the down position to prevent firefighters from using the glass in the door for a handle CAB DOORS INTERIOR TRIM To provided durability the interior of the cab doors shall be finished with full length aluminum panel that is finished with Zolatone high abuse paint Plastic ABS or vinyl interior door panels are not acceptable STOP SIGN INTERIOR CAB DOOR A reflective stop sign shall be mounted on each cab door for a total of four 4 The stop sign area shall contain a minimum of 96 square inches of reflective material and be centered on the door lower kick plate area and shall be visible when the cab door is open to traffic INTERIOR DOOR LOCKS All doors shall have door locks with interior controls and exterior keyed door locks The installation shall be in conformance with FMVSS 206 with specific adherence to 49 CFR 571 206 Section 4 1 3 requiring that Each door shall be equipped with a locking mechanism with an operating means in the interior of the vehicle All doors shall be keyed alike The doors shall be equipped with appropriate safety interlocks to prevent accidental locking of the doors when closed CAB GLASS AS 1 safety laminate glass shall be used in a two piece wrap around design with a minimum 3760 square inches of windshield area for maximum visibility The windshield shall have the style of a one piece assembly with the practical installation of two pieces for lower replacement cost The windshield shall be
263. tion The antenna wiring shall terminate in the center of the cab on top of the engine enclosure Page 34 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 12VDC TRIPLE POWER POINT A triple outlet 12 volt socket cigarette lighter type receptacle shall be provided The power point shall be wired to switched battery power with the appropriate wire size and fuse The power point socket shall be provided centered on the front area of the engine doghouse for use by the driver and or officer 12VDC POWER CIRCUIT A circuit protected 30 amp battery hot circuit a circuit protected 30 amp battery switched circuit and a ground circuit with the proper wire size to handle the current shall be provided These circuits are provided for two way radio and or accessory wiring The radio accessory power circuit shall terminate in the center of the cab on top of the engine doghouse HANDHELD SPOTLIGHT An Optronics KB 4003 400 000 candlepower hand held spotlight shall be hard wired into the cab electrical system and mounted convenient for the officer s use ROAD SAFETY KIT One 1 2 1 2 ABC DOT Approved fire extinguisher shall be provided The fire extinguisher shall be shipped loose with the chassis One 1 set of DOT approved hazard triangles shall be supplied with the chassis They shall be stored in a plastic case and shipped loose with the chassis EXTERIOR GRAB HANDLES The cab shall have a bright anodized extruded aluminum 24 grab handles at eac
264. tion The system shall consist of the following components Page 119 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 e Universal System Manager USM The USM device shall be the CAN network controller and provide various functions to the apparatus such as load management The USM shall be programmed from a network interface to a PC computer Power Distribution Module s PDM The PDM shall be a control device on the network with a primary function as power distribution Receiving control signals from the USM the PDM turns on and off relays providing power to its connected loads The PDM also shall contain digital switch inputs allowing for input clustering throughout the apparatus Information Display Module for displaying text warnings and diagnostics The information Display Module shall allow the fire department to access and change load management shedding priority and maintenance text listing the routine maintenance items and lubrication capacities on the apparatus Input Output Module The module shall have 16 inputs to communicate with the USM and 3 outputs for various chassis functions The system shall provide diagnostic capabilities for troubleshooting the electrical system of the apparatus CHASSIS COLOR CODED WIRING All chassis wiring shall be type GXL in accordance with S A E J1128 and NFPA 1901 ALL wiring shall be COLOR CODED and continuously marked with the circuit number and function All wiring to be covered in nylon h
265. tion sign 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 placed so it is visible from all seating positions An accident prevention sign stating DANGER DO NOT RIDE ON REAR STEP WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT shall be placed so it is visible from the rear step of the vehicle If an inlet located at the pump operators position is valved it shall be provided with a permanent label with language per NFPA 1901 current edition WHEEL CHOCKS One 1 pair of heavy duty high tensile molded aluminum wheel chocks measuring 7 75 high x 8 5 wide x 15 long shall be provided with the apparatus The wheel chocks shall have a bright yellow powder coat finish for high visibility safety and corrosion resistance No exception shall be allowed to these requirements Two chock holders shall be provided and mounted on the left side of the apparatus below the front body compartment RADIOS A Motorola model M28URS9PW1 M XTL 1500 mobile radio must be furnished and installed along with a G809 Analog W484 3db Antenna B 18 Speaker G24 Two year Repair Service and Radio Programming A Motorola 16 channel VHF radio furnished and installed with antenna speaker programming CHASSIS PAINT NOTE Paint systems and applications will vary between manufacturers Bidder shall furnish a top quality Urethane paint ie DuPont Imron T
266. to prevent the influx of exterior air The doors shall have exterior and interior paddle type latches for ease of opening with a gloved hand The paddle latches are to have a rubber gasket on the outside separating the handle from the finished painted surface FRONT DOORS The cab front doors shall be of the full length design enclosing the entire step area of the cab The door shall be a minimum of 38 1 2 inches wide and 74 inches tall The front door windows shall have a minimum of Page 22 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 712 square inch area of viewing glass per door There shall be a fixed piece of forward glass in each of the front doors ELECTRIC WINDOWS The front 2 roll down door windows shall be equipped with electrically operated mechanisms to control the opening and closing of the windows Control shall be with a momentary switch near the door One 1 additional switch shall be supplied in the driver s door to control both of the power windows from the driver s position REAR CAB DOORS The rear cab doors shall be similar to the forward doors and shall be located directly behind the front wheel well area These doors shall be 86 inches high x 34 inches wide Each door shall have a roll down rear window with a minimum glass viewing area of 670 square inches REAR WINDOW SAFETY BARS There shall be a one inch stainless steel grab bar installed on each rear door This bar is to be installed on the rear door frame even with
267. tribution box shall have a main power control switch and over current protection for the foam proportioning system All primary electrical wires for the foam concentrate system shall be type SXL or GXL SAE J1128 per NFPA requirements Electrical connections shall be made using heavy duty 5 16 inch diameter studs and nuts WATER TANK The water tank shall be L shaped and shall have a maximum capacity of 900 US gallons TANK LID amp FILL TOWER The tank shall have a combination vent and fill tower The fill tower shall be constructed of 1 2 thick Polyprene and shall be a minimum dimension of 8 x 8 outer perimeter The tower shall have a 1 4 thick removable Polyprene screen and a Polyprene hinged type cover Inside the fill tower there shall be a combination vent overflow pipe The vent overflow shall be a minimum of schedule 40 pipe with a minimum ID of 4 that is designed to run through the tank and shall be piped behind the rear axle beneath the tank The tank cover shall be constructed of recessed 1 2 thick white Polyprene amp Mac226 stress relieved UV stabilized material A minimum of two lifting dowels shall be drilled and tapped to accommodate the lifting eyes OVERFLOW AND VENT PIPE The fill tower shall be fitted with an integral 4 ID Schedule 40 PVC combination overflow vent pipe running from the fill tower through the tank to a 4 coupling flush mounted into the bottom of the tank to allow water to overflow bene
268. trol on pump operator s panel There shall be a chrome plated 2 1 2 NST adapter BOOSTER HOSE REEL See front bumper section on page 7 DELUGE RISER A 3 diameter deluge riser shall be installed above the pump The deluge outlet shall be plumbed with a 3 quarter turn swing out valve and 3 ID Schedule 40 stainless steel piping Deluge outlet shall have control on pump operator s panel A Class 1 1 4 turn drain valve shall be installed The valve shall be nickel plated with 3 4 NPT female inlet and outlet thread DECK GUN CONTROL MANUAL VALVE The 3 discharge outlet shall have a 3 slow close quarter turn swing out valve The discharge shall be plumbed with 3 Schedule 40 stainless steel piping with 3 NPT male thread Control of outlet shall be accomplished using a manual locking control on pump operator s panel An Elkhart 8297 98 Stinger direct mount lift off style deck gun with 8298 top mount adapter shall be provided on a 3 deluge pipe The deck gun shall be capable of 360 degree rotation in the deck mode The 8297 98 shall be capable of flowing 1250 GPM when in the deck mode The lift off deck gun shall have heavy duty dual lock pins when installed on the deluge pipe A 282A stream shaper and ST 194 quad stacked tips shall be provided with the monitor An Elkhart model SM 1000 Select O Matic nozzle designed for flows of 300 GPM to 1000 GPM 75 PSI shall be provided with the apparatus Page 142 Proposal Number
269. trusions shall be 1 3 8 wide x 3 8 thick with satin anodized finishing A flexible EDPM extrusion shall be provided between each slat to insure a weather tight seal Aluminum extrusions shall be individually replaceable without disassembling the entire door by removing push out clips on each end A vertically hinged door shall be furnished on each end so medical bag etc could be removed without climbing into the cab Side channels for each door to ride in shall be provided with santoprene seals to prevent dirt and moisture from entering the exterior compartment A single piece top drip rail shall be provided with a santoprene seal to prevent dirt and moisture from entering the compartment when the door is fully closed The bottom of each door shall also be provided with a santoprene seal All nonmetallic parts shall be glass filled nylon The door latches shall be keyed locking stainless steel lift bars and shall be provided with a magnetic door switch system One key to fit all doors EMS CABNIET LIGHTING Two 2 LED strip lights shall be provided mounted inside the cabinet one 1 on each side of the roll up door These lights shall be controlled by the door switch for illumination ALUMINUM SHELVES ADJUSTABLE EMS CABINET Three 3 adjustable aluminum shelves shall be installed and shall have a flange 1 1 2 deep and a minimum material thickness of 190 up to 30 in length Each shelf shall be fully adjustable in height and held in pl
270. turning to the fluid reservoir and the number of hours run hour meter The display module shall be located in the L1 compartment adjacent to the apparatus load center The load center shall be connected to the generator system A generator on off switch shall be located in the cab in a location convenient to the driver The generator unit shall be mounted in the dunnage area of the pump compartment POWER TAKE OFF A Hot Shift PTO unit shall be provided and installed A switch to control the operation of the PTO shall be installed in the cab in a location convenient to the driver 120 240 VOLT AC NFPA LOAD TEST Electrical System Testing The wiring and associated equipment shall be tested by the apparatus manufacturer or the installer of the line voltage system The wiring and permanently connected devices and equipment shall be subjected to a dielectric voltage withstand test of 900 volts for 1 minute The test shall be conducted between live parts and the neutral conductor and between live parts and the vehicle frame with any switches in the circuit s closed This test shall be conducted after all body work has been completed The dielectric tester shall have a 500 volt amperes VA or larger transformer with a sinusoidal output voltage that can be verified Electrical polarity verification shall be made of all permanently wired equipment and receptacles in order to determine that connections have been properly made Page 41 Propos
271. tus must be capable of accelerating from a steady speed of 15 mph to a true speed of 35 mph within 30 seconds This shall be accomplished without moving the gear selector C The fully loaded apparatus shall be capable of obtaining a speed of 50 to 55 mph on a level concrete highway D The manufacturer shall furnish copies of the engine installation approvals signed by the appropriate engine company upon delivery of the chassis to the Fire Department No exceptions will be permitted to this section of the document E The manufacturer shall furnish copies of the transmission approval signed by the transmission manufacturer upon delivery of the chassis to the Fire Department No exceptions will be permitted to this section of the document F The manufacturer shall furnish copies of the front and rear axle approvals upon delivery of the chassis to the Fire Department No exceptions will be permitted to this section of the document ROAD TEST FAILURE 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 manufacturer within thirty 30 days of the first trials Such trials shall be final and conclusive and failure to comply with changes as the purchaser may consider necessary to conform to any clause of the specifications within thirty 30 days after notice is given to the manufacturer of such changes shall also be cause for rejection of the apparatus
272. uate repair within 48 hours following initial notification of a covered defect The tank manufacturer shall make a reasonable effort to repair tank at most convenient location to end user The tank manufacturer shall reimburse all reasonable costs associated with rendering the tank accessible for repair including but not limited to removal and reassembly of the hose bed floor BODY STRUCTURAL The bidder shall warrant only to the original purchaser and the first purchaser who places the motor vehicle in service that the apparatus body manufactured by the bidder the body under normal use and with normal maintenance will remain free from structural defects for a period of twenty five 20 years from the date that the motor vehicle was first placed in service Each bidder shall submit with their proposal a copy of the warranty to be furnished BODY CORROSION The bidder shall warrant only to the original purchaser and the first purchaser who places the motor vehicle in service that the apparatus body manufactured by the bidder the body under normal use and with normal maintenance will remain free from corrosion for a period of twenty 20 years from the date that the motor vehicle was first placed in service A body shall be considered to have corrosion defects if it is found by the bidder to have perforation caused by corrosion under normal use and with normal maintenance Each bidder shall submit with their proposal a copy of the warr
273. ugh a fastened joint creating a full perimeter compartment attachment of the stainless roof section COMPARTMENT ROOF TRIM CAP A bright finished aluminum diamond plate cap shall be provided on the upper body The diamond plate cap shall wrap the outer edges of the body with a drip edge over the compartment door area Page 77 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 COMPARTMENT VENTILATION Each compartment shall be provided with a laser cut louver to provide adequate ventilation COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS All compartment dimensions are approximate and will vary with manufacturers It is desired have as much compartmentation as possible Bidder must state the sizes and cu ft of each compartment bid Left Side There shall be one 1 high side full depth compartment above the front outrigger It shall have the approximate dimensions of 31 wide x 33 high x 24 deep There shall be one 1 rescue style full height and full depth compartment ahead of the rear wheels It shall have approximate dimensions of 51 wide x 63 high x 24 deep There shall be one 1 high side full depth compartment ahead of the tandem centerline It shall have approximate dimensions of 53 wide x 33 high x 24 deep There shall be one 1 high side full depth compartment behind the tandem centerline It shall have approximate dimensions of 51 wide x 28 high x 24 deep There shall be one 1 rescue style full height and full depth compartment behind the rear wh
274. uire any additional sensors to be mounted The message center shall provide the following Engine Oil Pressure With visual LED message and audible warning Engine Water Temperature With visual LED message and audible warning Voltmeter With visual LED message and audible warning Tachometer With visual LED message CLASS 1 PRESSURE GOVERNOR ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL An electronic control for engine speed based upon a preselect for RPM or pump Pressure The electronic control for the engine is to operate as a pressure sensor regulating governor PSG eliminating any need for a relief valve on the discharge side of the pump The control shall have the following controls and display Mode select button for RPM or pump Pressure Green light to indicate when RPM mode is selected Page 46 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 Green light to indicate when Pressure mode is selected Idle select button to immediately return the engine to idle regardless of mode of operation Preset button to increase the engine speed or pump pressure to a preset condition Increase button to increase engine speed or pump pressure based upon mode selected Decrease button to decrease engine speed RPM or pump pressure based upon mode selected Green Pump Engaged light Green Okay to Pump light Green Throttle Ready light Visual LED Message Center to provide engine speed RPM or pump pressure based upon mode selected MASTER GAUGES T
275. ull tilt position WHEEL WELL LINERS To reduce road splash and allow for easy cleaning bolt in front wheel well liners are to be installed Stainless steel material is to be used for the liner for ease of cleaning and eliminate corrosive action created by road debris The wheel well liners are to be a minimum of 22 inches in width STAINLESS CAB FENDERETTES To reduce road splash on the cab sides polished stainless steel fenderettes shall be installed around each the wheel opening EXTERIOR REAR WALL DIAMOND PLATE OVERLAY The cab exterior rear wall shall be covered with a single sheet of bright aluminum tread plate to protect the back of the cab from scratches CAB TILT SYSTEM The cab shall tilt a minimum of 45 degrees for ease of serving Tilting shall be accomplished by means of a tilt pump connected to two 2 heavy duty lift cylinders It shall be equipped with a positive locking mechanism service lock to hold the cab in the full tilt position Release of the service lock shall be by means of a pull type cable assembly The cylinders shall have a velocity fuse at the base to prevent the cab from falling in the event of a hydraulic hose failure The cab shall be capable of tilting 90 degrees for major engine service if necessary The 90 degree cab tilt shall be accomplished by removing the cab cylinder pins removing one bolt in the steering shaft and removing the front bumper and treadplate The cab shall have a three 3 point ca
276. ump and relieves water when the temperature inside the pump exceeds the preset value of the relief valve 120 degrees F 49 degrees C The TRV shall automatically dump a controlled amount of water to the atmosphere or back to the tank when the pump water temperature exceeds the preset value The valve shall automatically close when the water temperature cools to below the preset value A chrome panel placard with a visual warning lamp and test button shall be provided on the operator s panel The warning light shall illuminate when the Thermal Relief Valve is open and discharging water MASTER DRAIN The apparatus shall be equipped with a Class 1 Manual Master Pump Drain for draining of the lower pump cavities volute and selected water carrying lines and accessories The all brass and stainless steel construction allows for operation up to 600 psi PUMP CERTIFICATION TEST The apparatus shall be certified to the requirements of NFPA 1901 prior to delivery of the completed apparatus The certificate shall be furnished with the apparatus on delivery PUMP MANUALS Two 2 sets of fire pump service and operation manuals shall be provided with the completed apparatus LEFT SIDE STEAMER INLET There shall be one 1 steamer inlet furnished on the left side pump panel The suction inlet shall have 6 NST thread The suction inlet shall have a removable strainer provided inside the external inlet A six 6 inch chrome plated cap with long handle
277. unted control center The parking brake control valve shall be able to be controlled by the officer in the event of an emergency Page 31 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 SWITCH PANEL The switch panel shall be a Class 1 Smart Programmable Switch SPS panel installed as a multiplexed node to provide input and output information to the apparatus electrical system The panel shall have ergonomic rubber molded rocker type switches with backlighting The panel shall include one 1 function as a master control switch to allow for pre selection of response mode functions The remaining switches shall be programmed and labeled with the manufacturer standards as to the custom options selected for the vehicle ELECTRICAL SYSTEM The apparatus shall be hard wired or equipped with a Class 1 ES Key Management System or equivalent multiplex system for the complete control of the electrical system devices This management system shall be capable of performing load management functions system monitoring and reporting and be fully programmable for control of the electrical system The ES Key system shall utilize a Controller Area Network CAN to provide multiplexed control signals for real time operation The system shall consist of the following components e Universal System Manager USM The USM device shall be the CAN network controller and provide various functions to the apparatus such as load management The USM shall be programmed from a net
278. unted in the upper radiator water pipe The apparatus shall have the fire pump water circulated to the cooler from a valve located on the apparatus pump panel ENGINE COOLANT RADIATOR The engine coolant radiator shall have sufficient capacity to perform under the engine manufacturer installation requirements The chassis manufacturer shall demonstrate the ability to meet this requirement with the submittal of an approved EPQ to the fire department for the apparatus Page 17 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 COOLANT RECOVERY SYSTEM A coolant recovery system shall be installed on the chassis This tank is designed to capture coolant overflow when the engine coolant warms and expands As the engine cools the overflow is then pulled out of the tank and back into the radiator thus maintaining proper coolant levels CHARGE AIR COOLER RADIATOR The engine charge air cooler shall have sufficient capacity to perform under the engine manufacturers installation requirements The chassis manufacturer shall demonstrate the ability to meet this requirement with the submittal of an approved EPQ to the fire department for the apparatus COOLANT HOSES The entire chassis cooling system shall have premium rubber hoses All clamps to be stainless steel worm drive type clamps LIFE COOLANT The coolant system shall contain a mixture to keep the coolant from freezing to a temperature of 34 degrees F SPARK ARRESTOR A spark arrestor shall be installed
279. urety to give an unequivocal notice in writing to the Owner within ten 10 days after receipt of a declaration of default of the Surety s election either to remedy the default or defaults promptly or to perform the Agreement promptly time being of the essence In said notice of election the Surety shall indicate the date on which the remedy or performance will commence and it shall then by the duty of the Surety to give prompt notice in writing to the Owner immediately upon completion of a the remedy and or correction of each default b the remedy and or correction of each item c the equipment and d the performance of the Agreement The Surety shall not assert solvency of its Principal as justification for its failure to give notice of election or for its failure to promptly remedy the default or defaults or perform the Agreement In the event said Principal shall fail or delay the prosecution and completion of said Agreement and said Surety shall also fail to act promptly as hereinabove provided then the Owner shall cause ten 10 days notice of such failure to be given both to said Principal and Surety and at the expiration of said ten 10 days if said Principal or Surety do not proceed promptly to execute said Agreement the Owner shall have the authority to cause said work to be done and when the same is completed and the cost thereof estimated the said Principal and Surety shall and hereby agree to pay any excess in the cost of s
280. urface of the compartment PUMP COMPARTMENT WORK LIGHT The pump compartment shall have one 1 Truck Lite model 40 clear work light to provide illumination inside the pump compartment The light shall have a weather resistant toggle style on off switch located inside the pump compartment adjacent to the left service door area The power for the pump module light shall be switched thru the battery master switch PUMP SERVICE ACCESS REQUIREMENTS It is the opinion that service access to the pump valves gauges and controls are of the utmost importance Special consideration will be taken when evaluating the pump module design of the fire department Pump panels that offer little to no access without the use of tools shall not be considered compliant with this requirement TOP MOUNT PUMP CONTROL PANEL All pump controls and gauges shall be located above the fire pump in a top mounted operator s control panel and properly identified The layout of the pump control panel shall be ergonomically efficient and systematically organized The pump operator s panel shall be removable in one 1 section for ease of maintenance The gauge panel shall contain a panel for mounting of all instruments engine monitoring system and pressure control system The gauge panel shall be a removable bolt on single panel to allow access to all gauge tubing switch and control wiring The gauge panel exterior shall be made of 10 gauge stainless steel The lower portio
281. urled twist lock mechanism to secure the extension pole in position The extension pole shall rotate 360 degrees The outer pole shall be a grooved aluminum extrusion and qualify as an NFPA compliant handrail The pole mounting brackets shall have a 3 1 2 offset Wiring shall extend from the pole bottom with a 4 retractile cord RIGHT FRONT QUARTZ LIGHT The following light shall be provided mounted on the right front corner of the body or rear of cab Page 131 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 Fire Research Focus model FCA100 S75 lamp head shall be provided The lamp head mounting arm shall terminate in 3 4 NPT threads Wiring shall extend from the lamp head mounting arm bottom The lamp head shall have one 1 quartz halogen 750 watt 120 volt bulb The bulb will draw 6 3 amps and generate 19 600 lumens The bulb shall be accessible through the front The lamp head shall direct 50 percent of the light onto the action area while providing 50 percent to illuminate the working area The lamp head angle of elevation shall be adjustable at a pivot in the mounting arm and the position locked with a round knurled locking knob The lamp head shall incorporate heat dissipating fins and be no more than 5 deep by 3 3 8 high by 10 wide Lamp head and mounting arm shall be powder coated white The floodlight shall be UL listed as a scene light for fire service use The light head shall be mounted on a side mount push up telescopic pole The light pole sh
282. vided to enable isolation of the strainer for service The strainer shall be mounted in the pump compartment The strainer shall be a low pressure device and shall not be subject to flush water pressure Where strainers are subject to flush water pressure panel mounted field serviceable foam concentrate strainers rated at 500 PSIG 34 BAR minimum shall be installed on the pump panel The strainer body shall be constructed of brass with a chrome cap and an easily removable stainless steel mesh screen for field servicing A 1 4 inch strainer with inch NPT connection ports shall be used for Class A foam concentrate INJECTOR FITTING AND CHECK VALVES To prevent contamination of the foam concentrate supply foam concentrate shall be injected into the water pump discharge stream through an integral check valve injector fitting The check valve injector fitting shall be of one piece construction of brass and stainless steel To prevent contamination of the water pump and apparatus booster tank wafer type check valves shall be installed in the water pump discharge piping prior to the foam injection point Page 144 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 FLOWMETER A paddlewheel type flow meter shall monitor water flow in foam capable discharges The flow meter body shall be constructed of bronze and the sensor assembly shall be locked into the tee with a pin and screw on cap The flow meter shall have a 500 PSIG 34 BAR pressure rating per NFPA requireme
283. with a grab handle and step arrangement to provide ease of entry and egress There shall be up to four 4 positions available for occupant transport with a minimum of two 2 forward facing seating positions in the cab The number of seats and seating locations are described in detail later in this document The apparatus cab shall be of the latest in automotive design styling and appearance CAB MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION The extruded aluminum cab shall have the following material gauges as a minimum Cab floor 3 16 190 aluminum Front skin 3 16 190 aluminum Cab side panels 3 16 190 aluminum Cab rear wall 3 16 190 aluminum Cab driver s floor 3 16 190 aluminum Cab officer s floor 3 16 190 aluminum Cab crew area floor 3 16 190 aluminum Cab roof 3 16 190 aluminum Cab doors 3 16 190 aluminum Roof Rail Section Extending from the front to the rear of the cab above the doors the cab shall have and extruded aluminum section This section shall be designed to interlock with the roof sheet and incorporate the door drip molding in one single piece Upper Transverse Member Amid ship in the cab there shall be a boxed beam header assembly located transverse in the cab from left to right Front Door B Post This vertical box section of the cab located behind each of the front doors provides the slam post for the door latch assembly This section also is a main member in the cab skeletal sy
284. work interface to a PC computer Power Distribution Module s PDM The PDM shall be a control device on the network with a primary function as power distribution Receiving control signals from the USM the PDM turns on and off relays providing power to its connected loads The PDM also shall contain digital switch inputs allowing for input clustering throughout the apparatus Information Display Module for displaying text warnings and diagnostics The information Display Module shall allow the fire department to access and change load management shedding priority and maintenance text listing the routine maintenance items and lubrication capacities on the apparatus e Input Output Module The module shall have 16 inputs to communicate with the USM and 3 outputs for various chassis functions The system shall provide diagnostic capabilities for troubleshooting the electrical system of the apparatus CHASSIS COLOR CODED WIRING All chassis wiring shall be type GXL in accordance with S A E J1128 and NFPA 1901 ALL wiring shall be COLOR CODED and continuously marked with the circuit number and function All wiring to be covered in nylon heat resistant HTZL loom rated at a minimum of 300 degrees F exceeding the heat requirements of NFPA 1901 A battery loop back ground circuit shall be supplied for the EDS system to reduce the possible effects of Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference The chassis cab engine and transm
285. y one person from the rear of the apparatus The tray shall be mounted on top of the high side compartment Page 154 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 One 1 10 long x 6 diameter TFT lightweight PVC flexible suction hose shall be provided It shall be first quality non collapsible type and designed for having a low friction loss which will not collapse under a vacuum of 23 The hard suction hose shall be equipped with a long handle female end and rocker lug male end couplings HOSEBED FLOODLIGHT One 1 Unity AG hosebed floodlight shall be mounted at the front right corner of the hosebed The light shall be controlled from a water proof switch on the lamp head CAB SIDE SCENE LIGHTS There shall be side scene lights installed on the side of the cab between the front and rear cab doors on the raised roof section The lighting position s shall have two 2 Federal Signal GHScene dual lamp 40 watt total per head scene lights with adjustable lamps and a Federal Signal chrome trim The scene lights shall be operated by a switch located in the driver s area of the cab BODY REAR SCENE LIGHTS There shall be rear scene lights installed as high as possible on both sides of the rear of the apparatus body The lighting position shall have two 2 Federal Signal GHScene or equal dual lamp 40 watt total per head scene lights with adjustable lamps and a Federal Signal chrome trim The rear scene lights shall be operated by a switch located
286. y to provide ladder storage in a horizontal position above the side compartments Power to the hydraulic cylinder shall be supplied by means of a 12 volt electric motor power pack and shall be installed in an area that provides proper protection of the electric and hydraulic components The ladder rack shall be of the single pivot arm design with no stabilizing arms at the front or rear to hinder access to the side compartments with the rack in the lowered position The ladder rack assembly shall be located in the center of the body above the rear wheel well area with a weatherproof control switch provided on the right side pump panel in full view of the rack The ladder rack shall be designed so that it will clear the compartment doors with the doors in the open position when the ladders are being raised or lowered Page 152 Proposal Number PSDF P09 0004 A hinged down panel constructed of the same material as the apparatus body and painted to match shall be provided to cover the ladder rack hydraulic lift cylinder and pivot arm when the rack is in the stowed position Front and rear facing flashing lights shall be installed on the rack and shall be illuminated when the rack is in the lowered position The outward side of the equipment rack that protrudes beyond the body of the apparatus shall be stripped or painted with reflective material A red warning light shall be provided in the cab to warn the driver when ladder rack is not in the stow

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