TESTING
The apparatus shall be thoroughly tested by a certified, independent Third Party Testing
Organization such as
Underwriter's Laboratories, in accordance with the appropriate requirements of the latest
edition of NFPA, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus.
Upon delivery, the Purchaser may elect to duplicate some or all of these pumping and
road tests. The manufacturer shall include all required certification forms in the delivery
package, no exception.
In event the apparatus fails to meet on-site delivery testing, second trials may be arranged
within 30 days following first test failure. Such subsequent trials shall be final and
conclusive and failure to meet these requirements shall be cause for rejection.
Failure to make changes deemed necessary by the Purchaser to make apparatus conform
to any clause of the specifications within 30 days after notice to the manufacturer shall
also be deemed cause for rejection of the apparatus. Permission to keep or store the
apparatus by the Purchaser during the testing and re-testing period, if agreeable with
manufacturer shall not constitute acceptance of the apparatus.
PUMP ENCLOSURE
An extruded aluminum pump enclosure separate from the apparatus body shall be
provided. The pump enclosure shall be mounted with an insulator to the chassis frame
rails.
There shall be a removable panel at the right side of the enclosure to allow access into the
pump area for easy service and replacement of parts. There shall also be a box pan
diamond plate lift up door on the right side of the pump house for pump access.
PUMP ENCLOSURE DIMENSIONS
Overall length shall be 44" front to back, plus flex joints.
Overall width shall be 72" side to side, plus running boards.
PUMP PANEL
The pump operator's panel shall be located at the left side of the apparatus and shall be
fabricated of black vinyl clad aluminum. The panel shall be made of two-(2) pieces, with
the upper section hinged, with self-adhering fasteners, for access to the gauges. The lower
section of the panel shall be completely removable with easy
access to the valves and pump. The discharges and inlets shall be furnished with
escutcheon plates to allow service of the valves.
The controls and gauges shall be illuminated by one-(1) light, switched at the panel, and
mounted in a full-length shield. Color-coded labels shall be used to identify controls,
gauges, and accessories.
All controls and gauges shall be functionally arranged in compliance with NFPA. The
following items shall be included on the panels as well as the other specified items:
Auxiliary coolers Engine throttle control
Discharge outlet controls Tank fill control
Drain controls Tank to pump control
Gauges Primer control
Pressure-Vacuum panel adapters for testing Pump indicator lights
Underwriter's certification plate Pump panel light switch
Suction inlet controls Pump pressure control
FRONT ACCESS PANEL
A pump access panel shall be installed through the front sheet at the front of the pump
compartment for maintenance. The panel shall be secured with latches.
CROSSLAYS
Two-(2) pre-connected crosslay compartments shall be provided. The crosslay divider
shall be adjustable.
The flooring shall be removable sections of maintenance free aluminum extrusions. The
floors shall include cutouts for the swivel elbows to allow pre-connected hose to be
deployed from both sides of the apparatus.
CROSSLAY CAPACITY
Each of the crosslays shall accommodate up to 200' of 1-3/4" DJ pre-connected hose in a
double stack.
CROSSLAY TRIM
The crosslay openings shall be trimmed using stainless steel.
CROSSLAY COVER
One-(1) heavy-duty reinforced vinyl snap-on cover shall be installed over the crosslays.
AREA ABOVE PUMP
The area above the pump enclosure shall be enclosed with an aluminum treadplate deck.
RUNNING BOARDS
Two-(2) embossed, non-skid aluminum treadplate running boards, shall be bolted to the
pump enclosure substructure. Running boards shall be a minimum of 12" deep.
TAGS
The intakes, discharges, drains, controllers and gauges shall all be function and colorcoded using individual labels installed on the pump panel using the guidelines as
established in the NFPA 1901 section.16.9.1.
"NO STEP" TAGS
There shall be “No Step” tags installed identifying the non-step surfaces in and around
the area of the pump enclosure.
PUMP COMPARTMENT WORK LIGHTS
Two-(2) manually switched clear lens Truck-Lite 80 series 6" pump compartment work
lights shall be installed one-(1) each side of the pump enclosure.
VALVE CONTROLS
All push-pull valve control handles shall be twist lock type with chrome plated handles
and bezels. The valve manufacturer shall supply all swing type valve control handles.
Connecting linkage shall be minimum 1/2" diameter and installed in a manner that will
not bind, and once set will not require further adjustment.
The swing type valve control levers shall be positioned up in the closed position and
down in the open position for unobstructed view the discharge gauges when in use.
Any 3" and larger discharges or gated intakes shall have a speed regulated operating
mechanism as per NFPA 1901 standards.
MASTER GAUGES
The master pump intake and discharge gauges shall be 4-1/2" diameter Class 1 Sub-Z
Interlube filled 30-0-600 PSI compound gauges, with black letters on a white
background.
INDIVIDUAL LINE GAUGES
All discharges 1 1/2" and larger shall be equipped with an individual 3-1/2" diameter
Class 1 premium, Sub-Z Interlube filled 30-0-600 PSI compound gauge with black letters
on a white background.
ENGINE MONITORING SYSTEM
The engine RPM, Voltage, Oil Pressure and Coolant Temperature shall be monitored and
displayed by a Class 1 Enfo IV engine monitoring system. The self diagnostic Enfo IV
will display information through the use of Super Bright LED segments.
Engine RPM
The engine RPM information is displayed in the upper left quadrant of the device.
Electrical System Voltage
The voltage, is displayed in the upper right quadrant of the Enfo IV. If the voltage falls to
11.9 Volts or below for a minimum of 2 seconds the internal alarm will activate and the
display will alternate between the actual voltage and LO.
Engine Oil Pressure
Oil pressure, is displayed in the lower left quadrant if the Enfo IV display. If low oil
pressure of 10 PSI or lower is detected the display alternates between actual pressure and
LO, activating the internal alarm.
Engine Coolant Temperature
The Engine coolant temperature, is displayed in the lower right quadrant of the display.
The internal alarm activates when the engine coolant exceeds 250 degrees F causing the
display to alternate between actual temperature and HI.
ELECTRONIC GOVERNOR CONTROLS
Electronic governor controls system. Operate in either an RPM mode or PSI mode. The
system shall include safety interlocks and pump cavitation protection features.
No Pump Shaft Mechanical Speed Counter
FAST IDLE
A preset fast idle set at 1400 rpm (or as otherwise required) shall be included with the
electronic engine. A control switch mounted on the dash panel shall activate the high idle
feature.
WATER LEVEL GAUGE
The water tank level shall be monitored by a Class 1 model Intelli-Tank electronic water
level gauge, located on the pump operators panel. This display shall have four (4) easy to
read ultra bright LEDs that show the water level in quarter tank increments with a
flashing display when the water level drops below 1/8 of tank capacity.
The water level sensor shall be an electronic pressure transducer that is externally
mounted on the tank, eliminating the need for internal probes .
HAND RAILS, PUMP ENCLOSURE
Two (2) 18" long extruded aluminum non-slip handrails with black rubber inserts and
chrome plated stanchions shall be installed one (1) each side at the top of the pump
enclosure. These handrails are provided to access top of pump storage areas and
accessories.
DECK GUN DISCHARGE CAP
The deck gun outlet shall be capped prior to delivery for the installation of the customer
supplied deck gun.
DECK GUN MOUNTING FLANGE
The deck gun outlet shall have a flange installed to provide a companion flange for the
installation of the deck gun.
FIRE PUMP
A Hale QMax single stage midship fire pump shall be installed. The pump shall be of a
size and design and have the capacity of 1250 gallons per minute (U.S. GPM), NFPA
1901 rated performance.
PUMP ASSEMBLY
The pump body and related parts shall be of fine grain alloy cast iron, with a minimum
tensile strength of 30,000PSI. All moving metal parts in contact with water shall be of
high quality bronze or stainless steel.
The pump body shall be horizontally split on a single plane in two sections for easy
removal of the entire impeller assembly including wear rings and bearings from
underneath, without disturbing piping or the mounting of the pump on the chassis. The
entire pump shall be manufactured and tested at the pump manufacturer's factory.
The double suction impeller shall be hard, fine grain bronze of the mixed flow design,
accurately machined and individually balanced. The vanes of the impeller intake eyes
shall be of sufficient size and design to provide ample reserve capacity utilizing
minimum horsepower. Impeller clearance rings shall be bronze, easily renewable
without replacing impeller or pump volute body, and of wraparound double labyrinth
design for maximum efficiency.
The pump shaft is supported by three bearings for minimum deflection. One-(1) high lead
bronze sleeve bearing is to be located immediately adjacent to the impeller (on side
opposite the gearbox). The sleeve bearing is to be lubricated by a force-fed, automatic oil
lubricated design, pressure balanced to exclude foreign material. The remaining bearings
shall be heavy-duty, deep groove ball bearings in the gearbox and they shall be splash
lubricated.
The pump shaft shall be heat-treated, electric furnace, corrosion resistant stainless steel to
be super-finished under packing with galvanic corrosion (zinc foil separators in packing)
protection for longer shaft life. Pump shaft must be sealed with double-lip oil seal to keep
road dirt and water out of gearbox.
The pump shall be driven by a driveline from the truck transmission. The engine shall
provide sufficient horsepower and RPM to enable the pump to meet and exceed its rated
performance.
The entire pump, both suction and discharge passages, shall be hydrostatically tested to a
pressure of 600-PSI.
The pump shall be fully tested at the pump manufacturer's factory to the performance
specifications as outlined by the NFPA. Pump shall be free from objectionable pulsation
and vibration.
DRIVE UNIT
The drive unit shall be cast and completely manufactured and tested at the pump
manufacturer's factory. Pump drive unit shall be of sufficient size to withstand up to
16,000 pounds/foot of torque of the engine in both road and pump operating conditions.
The drive unit shall be designed of ample capacity for lubrication reserve and to
maintain the proper operating temperature.
The gearbox drive shafts shall be of heat-treated chrome nickel steel and at least 2-3/4" in
diameter for input and output drive shafts. All gears shall be of the highest quality electric
furnace chrome nickel steel.
FIRE PUMP INSTALLATION
The pump shall be rigidly mounted to the chassis frame rails. Driveline analysis software
shall be used to calculate driveline angles, taking into account the specific power train
components, wheelbase, and pump location.
PRIMING PUMP
The priming pump shall be a Hale environmentally safe, oil less, positive displacement
vane type, electrically driven and conform to standards outlined by the NFPA. One
priming control shall both open the priming valve and start the priming motor.
PACKING GLANDS
The fire pump shall be equipped with long-life graphite packing glands.
PUMP MANUALS
There shall be two-(2) pump operation and parts manuals supplied on CDs included with
the apparatus.
FIRE PUMP PAINTING
The fire pump will be painted black. This is to include all intakes, discharges, manifolds
and associated valves.
FIRE PUMP WARRANTY
Hale Products Inc. provides a two (2) year/2,000 hour limited standard warranty. Refer to
the Hale Warranty Agreement.
PUMP PRESSURE CONTROL
A Class 1 Captain series electronic module that interfaces with the electronic engine
throttle system controller shall control the pump pressure. The electronic governor
control unit, mounted on the pump panel, shall allow the pump operator to operate either
in a pressure mode, or in an engine throttle mode by pressing desired sealed membrane
switches, together with increase or decrease selector switches.
Installation of the governor shall include safety interlocks to ensure that the parking
brakes are engaged, and that the transmission is in proper gear for the intended operation.
All switches shall be weatherproof and color-coded, and the Alpha numeric display shall
be backlit for ease of operation in ambient light conditions.
INTAKE RELIEF VALVE
There shall be one-(1) intake relief valve shall be installed on the intake side of the pump.
This valve shall be preset to relieve at 125 PSI through 2 ½” plumbing terminating with a
2 ½” MNST coupling below the running board on the right side of the apparatus.
PUMP SHIFT
A VPS pump shift shall be installed with a locking lever pump shift control located to the
right of the driver near the transmission shift selector. Install cab and pump panel
mounted indicator lights per NFPA 1901 standards.
PIPING
Left and right side pump panel discharges shall be bolted directly to the discharge ports
that are cast into the fire pump body for maximum flow efficiency.
All piping and fittings 1-1/2" through 3" shall be high-pressure flexible piping with
stainless steel couplings or Schedule 40 black iron. Larger diameter piping shall be
Schedule 40 black iron.
Wherever possible, piping shall be flange bolted to the multiple tap openings on the
pump body. For ease of service and longer life of plumbing, Victaulic couplings shall be
utilized where necessary.
MASTER DRAIN VALVE
A master drain valve shall be installed and operated from the pump panel area. The valve
shall be located lower than the main pump body.
DRAINS
Individual drain/bleeder valves shall be Class 1 quarter turn style, labeled per NFPA
standards for 2" and larger lines.
TANK FILL, 1-1/2"
A 1-1/2" full flow pump to tank fill/pump bypass line shall be controlled at the pump
operator's panel. The plumbing from the valve to the water tank shall be high-pressure
flexible hose with stainless steel couplings. The tank fill fitting in the specified water tank
shall be sized to accommodate this valve.
TANK TO PUMP
One-(1) 3" full flow Akron ball valve tank to pump plumbing with a flexible connection
using double stainless steel clamp assemblies and a swing type check valve shall be
installed and controlled at the pump operator's panel.
The control valve for the heat exchanger shall be located on the pump operator's panel,
and shall be a Class 1 quarter turn ball valve with chrome-plated handle and an
"Auxiliary Cooler" identification tag recessed into the face of the handle.
PUMP COOLER
The pump shall have a bypass cooler line installed from the discharge side of the pump to
the water tank to cool the pump during sustained period of operation when water is not
being discharged.
The pump cooler control valve, located on the pump operator's panel, shall be a Class 1
quarter turn ball valve with chrome plated handle and "Pump By-Pass" identification tag
recessed into the face of the handle.
PUMP RATING, 1250 GPM
The pump shall be certified to meet the following deliveries from draft, through 20 feet of
6-inch suction hose with a 10-foot lift:
1250 GPM @ 150 PSI
1250 GPM @ 165 PSI
875 GPM @ 200 PSI
625 GPM @ 250 PSI
INTAKE, MAIN, 6" LEFT
One-(1) 6" NST main non-gated inlet shall be installed on the left side of the pump. This
inlet shall be equipped with a removable screen and long handled cap.
INTAKE, MAIN, 6" RIGHT
One-(1) 6" NST main non-gated inlet shall be installed on the right side of the pump.
This inlet shall be equipped with a removable screen and long handled cap.
INLET, AUXILIARY, LEFT PANEL, 2-1/2"
There shall be one-(1) 2 1/2" gated intake located on the left pump panel, in the forward
position. The Akron, full flow, intake valve shall be located behind the panel and
controlled at the valve with a swing handle. This inlet shall terminate with a chrome
plated 2-1/2” Female NST swivel, strainer, plug and chain. A 3/4" -quarter turn
bleeder for this intake shall be located in the bleeder/drain panel.
DISCHARGE, 2 1/2" LEFT PANEL
One-(1) Hale 2-1/2" full flow, droop snoot (with elbow) discharge valve shall be located
at the left side forward area of the pump enclosure and direct connected to the discharge
side of the pump. The valve shall be controlled from the pump operator's panel and
terminate with a 2 1/2" male NST coupling with a cap and chain. A ¾” -¼
turn bleeder for this discharge shall be located in the bleeder/drain panel.
INLET, AUXILIARY, RIGHT PANEL, 2-1/2"
There shall be one-(1) 2 1/2" gated intake located on the left pump panel, in the forward
position. The Akron, full flow, intake valve shall be located behind the panel and
controlled at the valve with a swing handle. This inlet shall terminate with a chrome
plated 2-1/2” Female NST swivel, strainer, plug and chain. A 3/4" -quarter turn
bleeder for this intake shall be located in the bleeder/drain panel.
DISCHARGE, CROSSLAY
One-(1) Akron 2" valve and full flow plumbing shall be piped to a 1-1/2" NST male
swivel elbow to crosslay bed number 1.
DISCHARGE, CROSSLAY
One-(1) Akron 2" valve and full flow plumbing shall be piped to a 1-1/2" NST male
swivel elbow to crosslay bed number 2.
DISCHARGE, DECK GUN, SLOW CLOSE
The deck gun discharge shall be direct connected to the pump with a Hale 3” full flow
valve with 3” plumbing and controlled from the operators panel thru a Slo-Close device.
This discharge shall be located above the pump enclosure and terminate with a 3” male
pipe thread. A ¾”-¼ turn bleeder for this discharge shall be located in the bleeder/drain
panel.
DISCHARGE, DECKGUN
Outlet to be centered above the pump enclosure for use with the deck gun.
DISCHARGE, REAR, RIGHT
One-(1) 2-1/2" discharge shall be plumbed to the right rear of the apparatus. A 2-1/2"
Akron valve shall be installed and controlled at the pump operator's panel. Discharge
shall be equipped with a chrome 2-1/2" discharge elbow, cap and chain.
BOOSTER TANK
The tank shall have a capacity of 750 U.S. gallons of water.
The polypropylene booster tank shall be constructed of 1/2" thick, UV resistant, noncorrosive, stress relieved polypropylene and shall be rectangular in shape. All joints and
seams are nitrogen welded.
Swash partitions shall be installed with vent and air hole openings at top and bottom, to
permit movement of air and water between baffled compartments. The longitudinal
swash partitions are constructed of 3/8" thick polypropylene and shall extend from the
floor of the tank to the underside of the top cover. All swash partitions shall interlock
with each other and are welded to the floor, tank sides, and to each other at their
intersection.
A combination vent and fill tower constructed of 1/2" polypropylene shall be installed at
the rear of the tank to facilitate easy filling of the tank. A hinged cover and a 1/4"
polypropylene screen shall be installed. The vent shall be a 3" schedule 40 polypropylene
pipe installed to serve as an overflow and shall discharge under the truck behind the rear
wheels.
The tank cover is constructed of 1/2" polypropylene. The tank cover will be recessed 3/8"
from the top of the tank and will be welded to both sides and longitudinal baffles.
A sump shall be installed near the tank bulk head. A 3" drain shall be installed in bottom
of sump. Sump bottom shall be 3/4" polypropylene. An anti-swirl plate shall be installed
inside the sump approximately 1" off floor. A liquid level gauge of white polypropylene
shall be installed at the rear of the tank and shall allow operator to view liquid level in
tank at a glance.
There will be two (2) standard tank fittings: one shall be for the tank to pump suction line
and one shall be for the tank refill line. All tank fill couplings will be backed with flow
deflectors to break up the stream of water entering the tank. The tank shall be securely
attached to apparatus body.
Tank shall be removable without disturbing or dismantling the body structure. Tank
Warranty "No Fault Life Time Warranty" shall be enclosed and made part of this
specification.
FOAM CELL
There shall be no integral foam cell provided.
BODY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
The apparatus body shall be constructed entirely of aluminum alloy. A rigid body
framework shall be constructed of heavy wall custom extrusions made of 6061-T6
aluminum alloy which shall comprise at least 45% of total body weight without doors.
The body frame design shall preclude the necessity for a separate sub frame
to support the body structure
BODY FRAME
To form the body frame, the extrusions shall be beveled at each joint and electrically
seam welded at, both internally and externally, using 5356 and 4043 aluminum alloy
welding wire. Vertical body corners shall be 3" x 3" 6061-T6 alloy extrusions with 1/2"
(.50) wall thickness with 1" outside radius and shall be welded as an integral part of the
frame.
Longitudinal body extrusions shall be 3" x 3" 6061-T6 alloy with 1/4" (.250) wall
thickness with a 1" outside radius. The frame cross member extrusions shall be 3” x 3”
6061-T6 alloy with 3/8" (.375) wall thickness.
Cross members shall extend the full width of the body to support the compartments,
water tank, hose bed and fender wells. The cross members shall be welded to longitudinal
support members which match the spacing of the chassis frame rails. There shall be a
minimum of four (4) cross members spaced from the front to the rear of the body.
The side and rear lower body extrusion shall consist of a 3" x 5" x 3/8" (.375) aluminum
6061-T6 extrusion.
This extrusion shall extend the length of the body on each side and across the rear of the
rear platform step.
BODY MOUNTING
The body shall be spring mounted to the chassis frame rails at the front and rear on each
side using spring loaded bolts joining offset brackets bolted to the chassis frame rails.
Chassis frame flexing and torsional stress shall not transfer to the body framework.
Bodies not mounted in this fashion will not be acceptable.
WHEEL WELL
The wheel well shall be constructed from 3” x 3" aluminum 6061-T6 alloy extrusions to
permit an internal fit of fire quality aluminum 3/16" plate (.19). A highly polished
aluminum wheel well trim ring shall be installed and shall provide splash protection and
an attractive appearance to the body. A removable circular wheel well liner
shall be installed in body wheel wells to prevent adjacent compartment walls from
damage by road debris.
TREADPLATE
All of the treadplate used in the construction of the body shall be premium quality,
polished, aluminum 3003H-14 alloy. All horizontal step surfaces, including rear steps,
running boards, walkways, compartment tops, and exterior body surfaces shall be
treadplate with tig welded and polished corner seams. The front and rear of the
side compartments and rear fender (lower gravel shield) shall also be premium quality,
polished aluminum treadplate.
BEAVERTAILS
Slanted rear beavertails, constructed of 3" x 3" 6061-T6 extrusion and 1/2"(.50) wall
thickness and a 1" outside radius shall be a welded to the body framework and shall be
designed to provide additional support to the side extensions of the full width rear
platform step. The 18” deep rear step shall be welded to the beavertails from the
underside of the body to prevent exposed welds on the top of the step surface. The
exterior side of the beavertails and rear step shall be made of polished aluminum
treadplate.
COMPARTMENTS
All body compartments shall be formed by closing in the body frame with 3003 H-14
alloy smooth plate. Floors and walls shall be welded to the framework. After body
electrical wiring is run in loomed circuits through the body, interior access panels shall be
mechanically fastened with stainless machine screws coated with locktite. A vent shall be
placed in the rear wall of each enclosed compartment and equipped with a protective
louver to prevent water and road dirt from entering the compartment. Unless otherwise
specified, compartment interiors shall be mill finish to reflect as much light as possible.
All compartment seams shall be sealed with permanently pliable, silicone caulking.
SILL PLATES
The side compartments shall have an anodized aluminum sill plate installed to protect the
paint from items being removed and inserted into the compartments.
RUBRAILS
The body sides and rear shall be protected by an extruded anodized rub rail with polished
cast aluminum joint trim. . Rear DOT and side clearance lights shall be recessed in this
rub rail. The rear corner castings shall be beveled and recessed to protect a rear corner
clearance light
PAINT PREPARATION
The complete apparatus body structure shall be free from nuts, bolts, screws, and other
hardware. Upon completion of the framework weldment, the body shall be completely
rough sanded and all welds shall be dressed. Particular attention shall insure the removal
of all sharp edges.
The body shall then be thoroughly finish sanded, cleaned, finish primed then scuffed and
tacked in preparation for painting. Compartment doors shall be painted separately to
assure proper paint coverage on body, door jambs, and door ledges. Paint shall be an ultra
high luster acrylic urethane paint applied in a manner consistent with the paint
manufacturer's requirements in support of an extended warranty as later described.
HOSE BED
A hose bed compartment shall be provided on the apparatus above the water tank cavity.
The hose bed compartments shall 68" in width. The floor of the hose bed is to be
provided with 6063-T6 aluminum extrusions, properly spaced for adequate ventilation of
the hose. The flooring shall be removable for cleaning and servicing. There shall be a
fully adjustable slide rail on the front wall and at the rear floor edge of the hose bed to
provide a support track for adjustable hose load dividers. The hose bed should have two
(2) 7X3 whelen model clear scene lights mounted at the rear of the hose bed. These
should be mounted to provide lighting for the hose bed.
ELECTRICAL
All electrical equipment installed by the apparatus body builder shall conform to the
latest Federal standards as outlined in NFPA #1901. Wiring shall be color coded and
function labeled every 3" on wire. Insulation labeling shall indicate what circuit the wire
serves, i.e.: beacon, et. All wiring shall have high temperature insulation. NO
EXCEPTIONS. There shall be a minimum of two (2) extra wires in the harness. The
wiring installed by body builder shall be run in a loom braided throughout system and
shall be protected by automatic circuit breakers of the reset type. All electrical equipment
switches shall be mounted on a switch panel mounted in the cab convenient to the driver.
Light switches shall be of the rocker type with integral indicator light to show when
lights are energized. All switches shall be appropriately identified by back-lighted panel
mounted legend inserts. A 40 amp relay shall control power to the light bar. The switch
panel shall be recessed into a module which also supports the siren unit on the cab dash.
A complete load sequencer and a master warning light switch shall be provided. Wiring
and switches shall be rated for a minimum of 125% of circuit breaker capacity. The
wiring harness shall be provided with waterproof plug in connector.
AIR CYLINDER COMPARTMENTS
A total of four (4) air bottle compartments will be provided. These compartments will be
located in the body fender panels each side. The air bottle compartment will be in the
form of a round tube, 7.63” diameter, and will be of adequate depth to accommodate
different size air bottles. The flooring will be rubber lined and have a drain hole. A
stainless steel door with a chrome plated latch will be provided to contain the air bottle. A
dielectric barrier will be provided between the door hitch, hinge fasteners, and the body
sheet metal.
WHEEL WELL LINERS
Built in smooth wheel well liners shall be installed in the rear body.
REAR BODY STEPS
Two (2) heavy duty folding steps shall be installed at the rear of the apparatus.
BODY
The apparatus body shall be 3/16 inch material.
Pumper Body, Rollup Doors
LEFT SIDE BODY COMPARTMENT
COMPARTMENT AHEAD OF REAR WHEELS
A full height rescue style compartment shall be furnished ahead of rear wheels, with
lower portion in depth to the chassis frame, upper portion extending in depth to the tank.
Dimensions shall be as follows:
33" wide x 65" high with a clear door opening of approximately 30" wide x 60" high with
a rollup door.
COMPARTMENT ABOVE REAR WHEELS
A full height compartment shall be installed over the rear wheels. The compartment shall
extend in depth to the tank. Dimensions shall be as follows:
54" wide x 35" high with a clear door opening of approximately 51" wide x 30" high with
a rollup door.
COMPARTMENT BEHIND REAR WHEELS
A full height rescue style compartment shall be furnished behind the rear wheels, with the
lower portion in depth to the chassis frame, upper portion extending in depth to the tank.
Dimensions shall be as follows:
33" wide x 65" high with a clear door opening of approximately 30" wide x 60" high with
a rollup door.
R.O.M. ROLL UP DOOR
Every slat is made of extruded aluminum of the first quality with a minimum thickness of
1” double wall, a width of 30 mm and designed with interlocking features to ensure many
years of service. Exterior surface to be flat and interior surface to be concave to help
loose equipment fall to the bottom of the compartment and prevent that equipment from
jamming the door.
Every slat has interlocking end cap to prevent each slat from moving side-to-side and is
made to full size for a perfect fit in the side track.
Between every slat is a co-extrusion of PVC and glass filled Silicone inner seal to prevent
metal-to-metal contact, dirt and moisture from entering between the slats and the
compartment. This inner seal is hidden to provide a consistent image of the door.
Low profile side seal is made of co-extrusion of two lips, one of EPDM and the second of
EPDM with three rib seal glass filled silicone to ensure smooth, effortless operation and
to prevent dirt and moisture from entering between the side tracks, the slats and the
compartment.
RIGHT SIDE BODY COMPARTMENTS
COMPARTMENT AHEAD OF REAR WHEELS
A full height rescue style compartment shall be furnished ahead of rear wheels, with
lower portion in depth to the chassis frame, upper portion extending in depth to the tank.
Dimensions shall be as follows:
33" wide x 65" high with a clear door opening of approximately 30" wide x 60" high with
a rollup door.
COMPARTMENT ABOVE REAR WHEELS
A full height compartment shall be installed over the rear wheels. The compartment shall
extend in depth to the tank. Dimensions shall be as follows:
54" wide x 35" high with a clear door opening of approximately 51" wide x 30" high with
a rollup door.
COMPARTMENT BEHIND REAR WHEELS
A full height rescue style compartment shall be furnished behind the rear wheels, with the
lower portion in depth to the chassis frame, upper portion extending in depth to the tank.
Dimensions shall be as follows:
33" wide x 65" high with a clear door opening of approximately 30" wide x 60" high with
a rollup door.
R.O..M. ROLL UP DOOR
Every slat is made of extruded aluminum of the first quality with a minimum thickness of
1” double wall, a width of 30 mm and designed with interlocking features to ensure many
years of service. Exterior surface to be flat and interior surface to be concave to help
loose equipment fall to the bottom of the compartment and prevent that equipment from
jamming the door.
Every slat has interlocking end cap to prevent each slat from moving side-to-side and is
made to full size for a perfect fit in the side track.
Between every slat is a co-extrusion of PVC and glass filled Silicone inner seal to prevent
metal-to-metal contact, dirt and moisture from entering between the slats and the
compartment. This inner seal is hidden to provide a consistent image of the door.
Low profile side seal is made of co-extrusion of two lips, one of EPDM and the second of
EPDM with three rib
seal glass filled silicone to ensure smooth, effortless operation and to prevent dirt and
moisture from entering between the side tracks, the slats and the compartment.
REAR BODY COMPARTMENT
LOWER REAR COMPARTMENT
A rear compartment shall be furnished. The compartment shall extend in depth to the
hosebed. Dimensions shall be as follows:
54" wide x 30" high with a clear door opening of 52" wide x 27" high.
LADDER STORAGE
Ladder storage shall be in a compartment mounted adjacent to the hose bed. The ladders
are to be stored vertically. Ladders shall rest on nylon sides for ease of removal. A
Hinged access door shall be on rear.
REAR COMPARTMENT DOOR
The rear door shall be furnished with a single horizontally hinged door with D ring latch
and lock. The hinge shall be on the upper side of the door.
PIKE POLE STORAGE
Pike pole mounting brackets are not required.
HARD SUCTION STORAGE
A hard suction hose storage compartment shall be provided as an integral part of the
passengers side body compartments. The hose storage compartment shall be fabricated of
the same material as the body compartment and shall be fully enclosed. Access to the
hose shall be through a vertically hinged stainless steel door at the rear.
HOSE BODY AREA
The upper hose body shall be 68" wide, constructed of the same material as the
compartments and shall use welded construction. The forward, top and rear edges of the
body side sheets shall be formed into a 2" x 7/8" channel to insure adequate strength.
Full height stainless steel Unistrut channels shall be fastened using stainless steel
hardware to the outer hose body side sheets on each side where required. These channels
shall provide added strength and adjustable mounting for accessories, rear upper
stanchions and upper handrail mounting.
Cast Products highly polished stanchions shall be installed on the rear Unistrut channels.
The stanchion brackets shall be fully enclosed and shall include a removable cover to
provide access to wiring and connectors.
HOSE BODY FLOORING
Hose bed flooring shall be aluminum grating installed full the width and length of the
hose bed.
HANDRAILS -PUMPER
The fire apparatus body shall have handrails installed in the following locations:
Two (2) vertically mounted at the rear, one (1) each side.
One (1) horizontally mounted, below the hose bed.
These handrails are fabricated of 1-1/4" diameter, bright anodized, extruded aluminum
tubing with three (3) longitudinal, rubber inserts to help provide for a non-slip grip. The
handrail end stanchions are designed to prevent the handrail from twisting when gripped
and rotated.
REAR DROP FRAME AND TOW EYES
A heavy duty steel rear subframe shall extend back from the rear edge of the chassis
frame rails, under the rear of the body. An 8" wide x 3-3/8" web x 3/8" thick formed Cchannel shall be bolted to the rear of each chassis frame rail. They shall extend downward
20" from the top of the frame rails. Two additional 8" channels shall extend rearward
from each vertical channel and shall be joined by a 1/4" steel top plate. The bottom of the
horizontal rails shall be tapered upward to achieve maximum angle of departure. An
additional 8" C-channel steel cross member shall be installed between the horizontal
extension rails, at their center. Two (2) rear body mounting brackets shall be installed on
the top of the extension rails, one (1) on each side.
Two (2) 4-1/2" long x 2-1/2" high oval tow eyes shall be cut into the exterior side plate of
the horizontal extension rails.
All welds shall be dressed in preparation for priming and painting. Each side of the drop
frame shall be bolted to the chassis frame with six (6) 5/8" SAE grade 8 bolts with lock
nuts
COMPARTMENT LIGHTS
All compartments shall be equipped with individual automatic lights for each
compartment. These lights should provide sufficient illumination to easily see items in
the compartment at night.
NFPA WARNING LIGHT SYSTEM OPERATION
Emergency Warning System:
Rocker switches located on the cabs dash activate the emergency warning lights system.
The rocker switches shall have an internal indicating light to show when the switch is in
the on position. Individual switches shall be installed to allow pre-selection of various
components of the warning system. The switches shall be mounted centrally located for
easy service and identification. The electrical system components and wiring shall be
readily accessible through service panels.
The Optical Warning Device System:
The Optical Warning Device System shall comply with NFPA 1901 without exception.
To minimize the load placed on the electrical system during apparatus start-up for an
emergency response, a sequential switching device shall be installed to energize the
optical warning devices.
The warning system shall be divided into upper and lower warning levels. The optical
warning system on the apparatus shall be capable of two-(2) separate signaling modes
during emergency operation. One-(1) mode shall signal to drivers and pedestrians that the
apparatus is responding to an emergency, and is calling for the right-of-way. The other
mode shall signal that the apparatus stopped and is blocking the right-of-way
Parking Brake Position Sensing Switch:
When the master (warning system) switch is closed, and the parking brake released, the
warning devices are signaling the call for right-of-way to be activated. When the master
(warning system) switch is closed and the parking brake set, the warning devices
signaling blockage of the right-of-way are activated.
Certification of Compliance:
The apparatus manufacturer shall provide a "Certification of Compliance" of the warning
system by one of the following means:
1. Certification that the system was installed within the geometric parameters specified
by the manufacturer of the system, and referencing the optical source test reports
provided by the manufacturer of the system.
2. Certification that the mathematical calculations were performed by a qualified person ,
demonstrating that the combination of individual devices as installed meet the
requirements of the current NFPA standard. This calculation is based on test reports for
individual optical sources provided by the manufacturer of the device.
3. Certification of actual measurements of the lighting system were performed after
installation on the apparatus.
ZONE A WARNING LIGHTS
One-(1) Whelen FN72VLED 72” warning light bar shall be installed and meet NFPA
1901 requirements for zone
Plus three (3) EACH FLDRR
A.
The light bar shall consist of four-(4) corner red linear LED’s, four-(4) front linear LED’s
two-(2) red and two(2) white.
BODY WARNING LIGHTS
Two-(2) LED Whelen L31 –HRSN shall be installed on the upper rear corners of the
apparatus body..
Six-(6) Whelen 600 series red LED lights shall be installed three each lower side of the
apparatus. Lamps shall be installed with Whelen 6E chrome plated flanges.
Two-(2) Whelen 600 series red LED surface mounted lights shall be installed above the
stop/tail/turn signals.
Lamps shall be installed in polished aluminum spacer castings.
REFLECTORS
Chrome trimmed Truck-Lite reflectors shall be installed on the apparatus in compliance
with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and NFPA 1901.
CLEARANCE LIGHTS
There shall be a total of seven-(7) clearance/marker lights installed on the apparatus
body, five-(5) lights shall be red LEDs installed at the rear of the body and two-(2) shall
be amber incandescent marker lights installed, midship, one-(1) each side of the body.
STEP LIGHTS
There shall be four (4) clear lens step lights mounted in a manner that illuminates the
pump area running boards and the rear step area. Two (2) lights, one (1) each side shall
be installed on the front body bulkheads. Two (2) lights, one (1) each side shall be
installed at the rear step area. These lights shall be installed in compliance with
NFPA 1901.
UNDERBODY LIGHTS
Eight-(8) clear lens underbody work-lights shall be installed under the cab & body
around the perimeter of the vehicle, in compliance with NFPA 1901. The lights shall be
strategically placed to illuminate the immediate ground area around the unit. The cab
under body lights shall be switchable but automatically activate when the cab doors are
opened the remainder of these lights shall be switched in the cab.
UPPER PUMP AREA ILLUMINATION
Illumination shall be provided for the upper pump enclosure area, in accordance with
NFPA requirements.
DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT
There shall be one-(1) flashing red LED light located in the cab, within clear view of the
driver which shall be automatically illuminated whenever the apparatus parking brake is
released and any passenger or body door is ajar. The light shall be marked "Do Not Move
Apparatus When Light Is On" in compliance with NFPA 1901.
DECK LIGHTS
There shall be two-(2) Unity AG-S 6” chrome plated, individually switched at the light,
hose bed lights installed on the rear stanchions, one-(1) each side.
LICENSE PLATE LIGHT
One-(1) license plate light and bracket shall be installed on the left side rear of the
apparatus with the light to be wired to come on with the headlights.
STOP, TURN, AND BACK-UP LIGHTS
Install Whelen halogen 600 series lights in Whelen CAST3 polished triple lamp bezels,
one-(1) each side on the lower rear body corners. Each bezel shall be mounted with
closed cell neoprene molding around the full perimeter contact surface area of the body to
seal out moisture and eliminate electrolysis. The tail lamps shall be installed in the
following descending order:
TOP Red Stop/Tail Light
CENTER Amber Arrow Turn Signals
BOTTOM Clear Lens Back-Up
ELECTRONIC SIREN
One-(1) Whelen 295HFSC9 full feature electronic siren with a hard wired microphone
shall be installed on the apparatus. The siren shall be centrally located on the cabs dash
accessible from both the driver and officer's position.
BACKUP ALARM
A Preco model 230, 97 db back-up alarm shall be installed on the apparatus, the alarm
automatically actuates when the truck is shifted into reverse gear.
PAINTING -GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The final finishing of the apparatus shall be performed to the highest standards of the fire
apparatus industry.
All removable components and accessories shall be fitted to the body and then removed
prior to final finishing ensuring paint has been applied under all components and
accessories.
Care shall be taken during paint preparation to properly fill all surface imperfections.
Welded seam areas shall be ground flush and metal finished. Bare metal surfaces shall be
etched chemically to insure proper adhesion. The primer shall be sanded to assure a
smooth surface for painting.
The cab and body shall be finished using PPG urethane enamel paint or DuPont
equivalent for a high gloss and hard finish. Furnish one-(1) pint of touch-up paint,
including hardener to match each of the exterior colors.
CAB PAINT FINISH
The chassis shall be ordered from the factory, with standard paint.
CHASSIS PAINT
The chassis frame and all frame mounted components, less the engine and transmission,
shall be painted with black high solids polyurethane paint.
SINGLE COLOR BODY PAINT
The exterior of the apparatus body shall be painted using a single color to match the cab
primary color.
COMPARTMENT INTERIOR FINISH
The interior of all compartments shall have a Natural finish that shall not be painted.
HOSE BED FINISH
The interior sides of the hose bed area shall have a mill finish and shall not be painted.
WHEEL FINISH
Vehicle wheels shall have the standard factory color.
BODY UNDERCOATING
The body shall be thoroughly prepared and sprayed with a rust inhibiting undercoating.
Areas to be sprayed shall include the backsides and undersides of all compartments. All
substructure under the body shall be undercoated thoroughly.
LETTERING
The Purchaser shall provide lettering after delivery and acceptance of the completed
apparatus.
SCOTCHLITE STRIPING
There shall be a 4" wide, straight Scotchlite stripe applied in compliance with NFPA
guidelines. The color and exact location of the stripe shall be determined at the preconstruction conference.
DETAILING
The apparatus shall be thoroughly washed and detailed in preparation for final
acceptance.
DELIVERY
Delivery location will be Putnam County Fleet Maintenance
223 Putnam county Blvd East Palatka, fl 32131
The manufacturer shall state the number of calendar days required to complete and
deliver the apparatus after the award of the contract. The Manufacturer shall not be held
liable for delay in delivery caused by accidents. Strikes, or floods, provided however that
the Manufacturer notifies the Purchaser’s representative in writing, of the occurrence of
any delay, such notification to be by certified mail and provided within 10 working days
of its occurrence.
Should the bidder fail to make delivery at the time proposed, the purchaser at his option
shall be fully authorized to cancel the order and purchase a product form another supplier
without recourse. By submission of the bid, all bidders acknowledge and agree to this
liquidated damage clause.
To insure proper break-in of all components while still under warranty, the apparatus
shall be delivered over the road and under its own power. Rail and/or truck freight is not
acceptable. The apparatus shall be suitably protected against damage from road debris
while in transit.
INFORMATION REQUIRED AT DELIVERY
Copies of complete operation and maintenance manuals, covering the completed
apparatus, including but not limited to the chassis manual, Electrical schematics of body
builder from termination of OEM wiring or point of origin for power, lubrication charts,
and fire service equipment information as supplied by brand name suppliers.
Engine manufacturer’s current brake horsepower curve, showing the maximum no-load
governed engine RPM.
Manufacturers record of apparatus construction details form including actual vehicle
weights.
Warranty, FTL M2-106 Business Class Chassis
WARRANTY, CHASSIS/CAB, (2) YEAR, UNLIMITED
Coverage includes all factory-installed components of the vehicle/chassis that are not
excluded elsewhere in the
warranty or by special agreement or described as having a different time, distance, or
hours.
WARRANTY, CHASSIS BRIGHTWORK, (6) MONTH, UNLIMITED
Warranty coverage includes all factory-installed components with chrome, polished
aluminum, stainless steel surfaces or polished
WARRANTY, CHASSIS BRIGHTWORK, (6) MONTH, UNLIMITED
Warranty coverage includes all factory-installed components with chrome, polished
aluminum, and stainless steel surfaces. or polished
WARRANTY, DRIVETRAIN (2) YR, UNLIMITED MILES
Coverage includes transmission (except Allison transmissions), steer axle(s), and drive
axle(s).
WARRANTY, BATTERY (1) YEAR
WARRANTY, CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (2) YR, UNLIMITED
Includes all parts in the heater and air conditioning system, including electrical
components and lines. Excluded
maintenance charging and coolant lost because of loose fittings.
WARRANTY, STARTER/ALTERNATOR, (2) YR, UNLIMITED
Coverage includes: starter motor, starter solenoid, alternator and mounting brackets.
WARRANTY, STEERING (2) YEAR, UNLIMITED
Coverage includes: Steering gear box and power steering pump.
WARRANTY, ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM, (2) YR, UNLIMITED
Coverage includes: Radiator core, radiator tanks, cooling fan, fan hub assembly and
mounting brackets and
braces.
WARRANTY, SUSPENSION (2) YR/UNLIMITED
Coverage includes; Steel springs, spring hanger brackets, axle mounting brackets, Ubolts, shackles and pins and
torque rods less bushings.
FRAME RAILS WARRANTY
There shall be five (5) year / unlimited mileage warranty to include factory installed
frame rails, frame rail liners,
frame rail extensions and item(s) factory welded to them. Excludes all bolt-on items
regardless if attached with
conventional or huck bolts. Any modification to the rail or body application must receive
written permission from
the builder before it is performed to validate warranty.
CROSSMEMBERS WARRANTY
There shall be five (5) year / unlimited mileage coverage to include cross members,
gussets, and huck mounting
bolts that attach gussets to cross members and gussets/cross members to frame rails.
Excludes any bolt-on item
attached with either conventional or huck bolts.
CAB STRUCTURE AND SHEET METAL WARRANTY
There shall be a five (5) year or unlimited miles warranty provided for the cab structural
components. Warranty
coverage includes cab structural components, sheet metal panels, doors and hoods.
Excludes all bolt-on
components including door and hood hinges, latches, guides and other mounting
hardware.
CAB CORROSION WARRANTY
There shall be five (5) year unlimited miles coverage limited to rust-through or
perforation of the cab, due to
corrosion from within. Excludes all rust or corrosion conditions that has not resulted in
rust-through or perforation as well as surface rust or corrosion caused by non-adhesion
and any damage to the paint such as chips or scratches.
CORROSION WARRANTY
There shall be six (6) month unlimited miles coverage to included protection against
corrosion to any metal or
metal alloy part of the vehicle. Exclusions to warranty include, but are not limited to,
corrosion or rust on tone rings, rotors or drums (not including hydraulic disc rotors) and
corrosion caused by general rust (for example, rust on the unfinished backside of a
bumper); corrosion caused by severe wash solutions, cleaning solvents,
detergents, compounds, high-pressure washing; corrosion caused by corrosive road
salts/chemicals or environments damage (including ocean spray); corrosion caused by
airborne fallout (includes chemicals, tree sap, etc.) or other atmospheric conditions or
other acts of nature; corrosion caused by improper use, misuse or abuse, negligence,
including improper or insufficient maintenance; corrosion caused by salinity in the
environment or corrosive salts and/ or chemicals used on the road surface; corrosion
caused by acid rain or other industrial fallout; corrosion caused by surface rust caused by
chips or scratches in the paint or chrome surfaces; corrosion caused by improper
preventing measures during storage or use.
BODY WARNING EQUIPMENT WARRANTY
There shall be a 3 year unlimited hours coverage to include emergency light bar and
components, strobe light power supply, electronic and / or electromechanical siren and
speaker(s). Warranty coverage excludes consumable parts.
WARRANTY, BODY (1) YR UNLIMITED HOURS
Warranty coverage includes fire pump panel and controls; foam system and controls;
foam system plumbing; body emergency lighting and controls; hinged and rollup
compartment doors; body trim; body lighting and controls; body electrical systems;
hydraulic ground ladder rack and controls.
WARRANTY, BODY STRUCTURE AND CORROSION (10) YR
Warranty coverage includes compartments and body panels; hinged compartment doors;
fire pump closure; body frame and sub-frame, if applicable. Excludes surface corrosion
caused by chips or scratches.
WARRANTY, BODY PAINT, (7) YR, UNLIMITED HOURS
Coverage includes all factory-painted exterior body surfaces. Warranted against orange
peel; peeling/delaminating; cracking or checking; loss of gloss due to cracking, checking,
or hazing. Excludes lack-of gloss issues on vehicles painted with low gloss colors; the
undersides of hoods and roof and side mounted air fairings; and any damages to the paint
or painted surface such as chips and scratches.
WARRANTY, PAINT,FTL CAB, (1) YR 100k MILES/106k KM
Warranty covers factory-painted Body/Cab/Cowl (except what is covered under chassis
paint) against orange peel, peeling/delaminating, cracking/checking, or loss of gloss due
to cracking/checking.
WARRANTY, CHASSIS PAINT, (6) MONTH UNLIMITED
Provides warranty against corrosion to any metal or metal alloy part of the vehicle.
4.19.2.2 of the current edition of NFPA 1901.
OPERATORS and MAINTENANCE MANUALS
Each apparatus shall include operation and service documents compliant with section
4.19.2.1 of the current edition of NFPA 1901.
LADDERS
One-(1) Alco-Lite PRL-14, 14' aluminum roof ladder shall be provided.
One-(1) Alco-Lite PEL-24, 24' 2-section aluminum extension ladder shall be provided.
One-(1) Alco-Lite FL-10, 10' aluminum folding ladder shall be provided.
One-(1) bright yellow foam padded "Skull Saver" shall be supplied for installation on
ladders that protrude beyond the rear of the apparatus to help protect personnel from
running into the ladders.
Proposals taking total exception to specifications shall not be accepted.
Also, bidders shall submit a detailed proposal. A letter only, even though written on a
company letterhead, shall not be sufficient. Bid proposals shall be submitted in the same
sequence as specifications for ease of evaluation, comparison, and checking of
compliance. An exception of these requirements shall not be tolerated.
EXCEPTIONS
All exceptions shall be stated no matte how seemingly minor. Any exceptions not taken
shall be assumed by the purchaser to be included in the proposal, regardless of the cost to
the bidder.
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
The apparatus shall be designed with due consideration to distribution of load between
the front and rear axles. Weight balance and distribution shall be in accordance with the
recommendations of the National Fire Protection Association.
APPROVAL DRAWING
A DRAWING OF THE PROPOSED APPARATUS SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR
APPROVAL BEFORE CONSTRUCTION BEGINS.
The sales representative shall also have a copy of the same drawing. The finalized and
approved drawing shall become part of the contract documents. This drawing shall
indicate the chassis make and model location of the lights, siren, horn, compartments,
major components, etc.
A “revised” approval drawing
Of the apparatus shall be prepared and submitted by the manufacturer to the purchaser
showing any changes made to the approved drawing.
WARRANTY
The following warranty shall be supplied with each bidder proposal and be printed on
company letterhead.
The manufacturer shall warranty each piece of new fire or rescue apparatus to be free
from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use and service. The
manufacture’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, as the
company may elect, any parts thereof which are returned to them., with transportation
costs prepaid and as to which examination is disclosed to the company’s satisfaction to
have been defective. The part, or parts, shall be returned to the manufacturer not later
than one (1) year from delivery of the apparatus. Such defective part, or parts, shall be
repaired or replaced free of charge and without charge for installation to the original
purchaser.
This warranty shall not apply:
1) To normal maintenance and adjustments
2) 2) To any vehicle which has been repaired or altered outside of the factory in any
way, so that, in the manufacturer’s judgment, it would affect the stability. Also it
shall not apply to any vehicle which has been subject to misuse, neglect, or
accident, or to any vehicle which shall operate at any speed exceeding the factory
rated speed, or loaded beyond the factory rated load capacity.
3) To commercial chassis and associated equipment furnished with the chassis,
signaling devises, generators, batteries, or other trade accessorized in which they
are usually warranted separately by their respective manufactures.
The warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, all others
representations to the original purchaser and all other obligations or liabilities, including
liability for incidental or consequential damages on the part of the company. The
manufacturer neither assumes or authorizes any other person to give or assume any other
warranty or liability on the company’s behalf, unless made or assumed in writing by the
company.
BID BOND
A bid bond in the amount of 10% of the bid price shall accompany each bid.
The company who shall build the apparatus being proposed shall furnish the bond. Bid
bonds by sales representatives , or agent, of the manufacture shall not be accepted.
Bids shall remain firm for a period of 30 days. Any exception to this requirement shall
not be tolerated.
AMP DRAW REPORT
The bidder shall provide, at the time of bid and delivery, an itemized print out of the
expected amp draw of the entire vehicle’s electrical system
The manufacturer of the apparatus shall provide the following:
1) Documentation of the electrical system performance tests.
2) A written load analysis, which shall include the following:
A) The nameplate rating of the alternator.
PRE DELIVERY INSPECTION
The successful bidder shall, as part of their bid provide a pre-delivery inspection at the
plant (approximately 15-30 days prior) to ensure compliance with bid specifications and
to allow ample time to correct any discrepancies found.
The expense shall be paid for two county inspectors to their sites, if it is over 100 miles
from Palatka, Florida. This will include air fare, lodging, transportation, and meals.
SERVICE CENTER AND FIELD SERVICE
Serviceability is of high importance to Putnam County. For that reason, the bidder shall
maintain a fully equipped Company service center within 150 miles/three (3) hours of the
purchaser and provide on-call field service when requested. As a condition of bid
acceptance, the bidder shall state the location and size, along with number of mechanic
bays available for truck service and the number of employees within the service
organization. Failure to provide this with your bid will be grounds for immediate bid
rejection.
TERMS OF CONTRACT; FIVE (5) YEARS BASED ON AVAILABLITY OF
COUNTY FUNDING
This contract will commence on the first calendar day of the month succeeding approval
of the contract by the Board of county Commissioners, or designee, unless otherwise
stipulated in the award Recommendation letter, which is distributed by the County’s
Department of Procurement Management, Purchasing division; and contingent upon the
completion and submittal of all required bid documents. This contract shall remain in
effect for five (5) years with the annual price adjustments based on Producer Price Index
(PPI) as published by the US Department of Labor Statistics at WWW.bls.gov, series ID:
PCU3362113362113 entitled “Complete vehicles produced on purchased chassis”. Thirty
days prior to the 12th, 24th, 36th, and 48th month of the inception of this contract the
vendor may request such adjustments on an annual basis, by submitting appropriate
documentation requesting and supporting the increase.
Failure to submit such request by each annual anniversary date from the effective day of
the contract will be deemed a waiver of the request for the following year of the contract.
There may be price allowances for any increases caused by federal mandated changes to
the cost of the engine. Bidder must provide documentation of this increase from the
engine manufacturer to the vendor and submit it to the Department of Procurement
Management for approval prior to any price increase. No markup will be allowed on this
item.
OPTIONS
An option will be included to replace the 750 U.S. Gallon booster tank with a
1000 U.S. Gallon tank of the same materials and design.
An option will be included to include a roof mounted Air Conditioning unit
designed to cool the truck cab.
An option will be included to include a permanently mounted engine driven 10k
generator designed to be in an enclosed area. It shall have a 12 volt electric
starter included two (2) remote starts. One located on pump panel, and one
located in chassis cab.
Fuel type: Diesel
Generator location: In recessed open compartment above the pump
compartment on the drivers side.
The generator exhaust to be routed vertically and supplied with a rain cap.
The generator oil drain to be extended through the floor exiting below the truck.