1 SPECIFICATION FOR THE CONVERSION OF A PANEL VAN INTO AN INCIDENT COMMAND VEHICLE DESCRIPTION SPEC IC001/08 PARTICULARS OF OFFER 1. GENERAL 1.1 The EMS and SAPS requires the conversion of a Mercedes Benz Sprinter 313 or Iveco Turbo Daily 35S13 Panel van or similar or equal to into an incident command vehicle. ...................................... Vehicles will be supplied by the relevant End-User Department. ………………………….. The bidder must be an accredited body builder with the relevant manufacturer. ………………………….. All equipment must be supplied by the bidder, except where stated otherwise. ...................................... All radio equipment will be supplied by relevant department. ………………………….. Training must be provided for the operation of the unit and be included in the price as a separate item. …………………………. State : Type of training ..................................... Sliding windows must be provided at the sides and fixed windows in the back doors. All windows to be tinted 80%. ...................................... 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 2 2. SPECIFICATION 2.1 INTERIOR 2.1.1 The layout of the interior will be as per attached drawing. ..........................…….. Except for the driver compartment the whole interior must be clad with 1,6 mm American Tread aluminum plate, single bar. ………………………… Two (2) workstations must be provided, consisting of a radio operator station and a computer operator station. ...................................... Both workstations must be provided with an upholstered swivel chair, with laystraps mounted on a stanchion, fixed to the vehicle floor, to enable operations during travel. ...................................... All workstations must have adequate workspace to allow the operator to conduct operational activities, such as writing. ...................................... The interior must be soundproofed along the entire surface area of the unit, including the roof, sliding door and rear access doors. ...................................... The sound seal (Sondor Sound Seal or Equivalent) must be flame retardant and dust and dirt resistant. ...................................... Except for the driver compartment the whole interior must be clad with 1,6 mm American tread aluminium plate, single bar. ...................................... 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 2.1.6 2.1.7 2.1.8 2.1.9 Conference Facility 2.1.9.1 The front of the unit must be converted into a conference facility to allow at least five (5) personnel member to operate within the unit. ................................................ 3 2.1.9.2 2.1.9.3 Both driver and passenger seats must be able to swivel backwards to form part of conference area. ................................................ An additional flip-up bench/seat to allow additional seating for at least two(2) members must be provided. .............................................… 2.1.9.4 A “Panasonic Panelboard” or equivalent must be provided in the conference facility to allow the commander to download all tactical information onto the onboard laptop computer. ................................................ 2.1.9.5 The “Panelboard” must be provided with all the software to be compatible with the computer (See 2.4.3). ................................................ 2.1.10 Cupboards 2.1.10.1 2.1.10.2 Two(2) full- length cupboards with adjustable shelves must be fitted. ................................................ All cupboards to be fitted with piano hinged doors with latches top and bottom to prevent doors coming ajar during transit. ................................................ 2.1.11 Radio Rack 2.1.11.1 2.1.11.2 A radio rack, fitted with a purpose built sliding cupboard door to allow access to all instruments whilst permitting full security of the systems, must be provided. Provision must be made for at least twelve (12) portable radios with chargers to allow charging of radios in the vehicle. ....................................………. ...................................... 4 2.2 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 2.2.1 All wiring must be accommodated in power 5 skirts which must form an integral part of the overall design to allow wiring to be run without any alteration to the interior layout. ....................................……….. 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 All cable must be enclosed in polyethylene tubing and the end of the cables must be sealed with color coded shrink-wrap, identifying the function of the cable. ...................................... All added electrical circuits must be protected from over current by means of resettable circuit breakers rated for the load. ...................................... All circuit breaker functions are to be identified by engraved labels. ...................................... Wiring that passes through sheet metal, bulkheads and structural supports, plastic grommets must be used to protect both wiring and looms. ...................................... All wire bundles must be tied with flat nylon tape or ties, 150 mm centers, maximum. ...................................... The complete 12 VDC wiring system and electrical appliances must be according to modern automotive standards throughout the installation. ...................................... All auxiliary sub systems will be powered via a distribution box and related circuitry and fuses. ...................................... All the systems must be powered from a onboard battery pack that is recharged accordingly. (The air conditioner and quartz halogen scene lights will be powered from an external 220 VAC/source). ...................................... 2.2.10 This power system must allow minimum 4 hours, 100% duty cycle without external 220 VAC support. ..................................……………. 6 2.2.11 Distribution Board 2.2.11.1 2.2.11.2 A purpose built electrical distribution board must be fitted and form an Integral part of the 19" radio rack (2.1.10). ................................................ The distribution board must accommodate circuit breakers for the following : ! All interior work lights ................................................ ! 12 V DC charger units for Portable radios ................................................ ! Laptop computer ................................................ ! Davis or equal weather station ................................................ ! CC TV Control/Cameras ................................................ ! All radio systems ................................................ ! Global positioning system ................................................ ! 12 V DC cooler box ................................................ ! 220 VAC circuit breaker ................................................ ! 220 VAC air conditioning unit ................................................ ! 220 VAC quartz halogen scene lights ................................................ ! Mast light ................................................ ! Flat screen monitor ................................................ ! Sound Commander ................................................ 2.2.11.3 The DB board must be fitted with a hinged cover to allow for easy access to all electrical wiring ................................................ 7 2.2.12 Electrical Systems : 220 VAC/ 12 VDC 2.2.12.1 The electrical system is vital to the functioning of the unit and must meet/ exceed requirements and workmanship must be high quality. ................................................ 2.2.12.2 The Electrical system must consist of the following : ! 3 x Solar block 130 Ah deep cycle batteries ................................................ ! 1 x 80 Ah Linear charger unit ................................................ ! 1 x 220 VAC share line weatherproof connection ................................................ 1 x 220 VAC 10 m charging cable ................................................ 1 x 220 VAC 50 m charging cable ................................................ ! ! ! 1 x 220 VAC 24 m cable on auto reel retractor ................................................ ! Minimum of three (3) 15 Amp 220 VAC Plug points .........................................…… 1 x 5 KvA (minimum) surge protector ................................................ A minimum of fifteen (15) magnetic Circuit breakers ................................................ ! ! ! 2 x commercial duty cooling fans ................................................ ! 2 x Digital voltmeters ....................................………. ! 2 x Digital amp meters ................................................ ! 1 x Rotary master switch with yellow LED ....................................………. 8 ! 2.2.12.3 Minimum of six (6) fluorescent interior ceiling mounted work lights minimum of 2 feet …………………………………. A proper copper rod to earth the unit must be supplied if required. ................................................ Earth 2.2.13 Cooler Box The unit must be supplied with a “Minus 40"or equal cooler box, fitted into the space created by the flip-up seat at the sliding door, In the conference facility. ................................................ An anti-static floor covering must be supplied. ................................................ 2.2.14 Floor 2.3 EXTERIOR 2.3.1 Air conditioner Unit 2.3.1.1 The unit must be fitted with a “Coleman” 13500 BTU 220 VAC airconditioner unit or equivalent mounted on the roof of the vehicle. ................................................ ...................................... 9 2.3.1.2 The unit must have a warm/cold function. ................................................ 2.3.1.3 The air conditioner unit must only operate with the vehicle in the stationary position whilst connected to 220VAC. ................................................ 2.3.2 Awning 2.3.2.1 2.3.2.2 The unit must be fitted with a 4m “Easy Awn” awning with a self-supporting frame, on the left side only. ................................................. The awning must be housed in its own purpose built weatherproof housing and must be easy accessible from the outside of the vehicle. ................................................ 2.3.3 Mast 2.3.3.1 A telescopic mast of 2,5 m, electrically operated from the 12 VDC system must be provided. ................................................ 2.3.3.2 The top of this mast must facilitate 3 x 500 W scene lights, a mobile vehicle camera and speakers of the public address system. (See 2.4.2.2) ................................................ 2.4 Equipment The following equipment must be supplied and be fitted inside or outside of the unit as required and strategically placed: ...................................... 2.4.1 Cellular Telephone System 2.4.1.1 Provision must be made to integrate a cellular phone into the Radio Operator Console. ................................................ 2.4.1.2 A cellular phone will be provided by the end-user department. ...................................... 2.4.2 CCTV/ Video System 10 The CCTV / Video system must consist of the following: ...................................... 2.4.2.1 Day / Night Mobile Vehicle PTZ Camera and Display Controller (Not standard security camera, but to Mil Spec.) ................................................. 2.4.2.2 This camera must be mounted on the mast (See 2.3.3.2) 2.4.2.3 ................................................ The camera must have the following features: ! Pan Angle 340° ................................................ ! Zoom 25 x Optical and 12 x Digital ................................................ ! 17" LCD Colour Monitor ................................................ ! Light Sensitivity 3 Lux Colour and 0.02 Lux (nir filter mode) 460 TVL ................................................ Constructed of Aluminium, Stainless steel, rubber and glass. ................................................ ! 2.4.2.4 ! Wireless Camera Features: Colour Display Day/ Night wide dynamic zoom 26 x Optical and 10 x Digital 470 TVL ................................................ ! Light Sensitivity : Colour 0.1 Lux Day/ Night 0.01 Lux ...............................................………. ! Transmitter : 2.4 GHZ antenna and cable and 6 km transmitting range. Heavy Duty tri-pod ! 2.4.2.5 Recorder : .........................……………….. ................................................ 11 ! 4-Channel Embedded DVR ................................................ ! 120 Gig removable Hard Drive ................................................ ! Real time display ................................................ ! High recording resolution 720 x 240 500 TV Lines ................................................ MPEG intelligent recording mode supported by manual schedule ................................................ ! ! Alarm sensor ! Record at 25 ft/s channel selectable ...............................................………. 2.4.3 Computer System 2.4.3.1 The computer (laptop) that must be supplied, must be of the latest technology State : Make and model of laptop 2.4.3.2 ! ................................................ ................................................ The computer system must consist of the following system configuration and features : Microsoft Windows XP (SP1) professional or Vista ....................................………. ! Intel Pentium 4 at 2.80 Ghz with hyper Threading Support ....................................………. ! 15.4 “Ultra Sharp Wide Screen” X 6A TFT Display Resolution. ................................................ 513 MB DDR RAM Memory 400 MHz ................................................ ! ! ATI Mobility RADEON 9700 128 12 MB 8 X AGP ................................................ ! 80 GB Removeable EIDE ATA 100 Hard Drive ................................................ ! 2nd 80 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive with decoder software ................................................ ! Internal 56 K Modem (Modem daughter card) and 10/100 ethernet LAN on Motherboard ................................................ ! Wireless 1350 802.11 54 Mbps Mini PCI Wireless Card ................................................ True Mobile 300 blue Tooth Module ................................................ ! ...............................................………. ! USB Port Replicator ! Pro - TV unit ................................................ ! Microsoft Office XP Professional or Vista ................................................ 800 MHz Processor Front Side Bus ....................................……….. two PCMCIA type PC Card slot ................................................ ! ! ! Parts VGA, DVI-I, S-Video out, 4 x USB 2.0IEE 1394 Firewall, Infra-red (Ir Dav 1.1), RJ-11, RJ-45. ...............................................………. ! Modular Optical Drives ! Integrated Dual Point - Touch pad and joystick pointing devices. ................................................ ! High quality Audio System with built in speakers and sub-woofer ................................................ ! Lithium Ion 12 cell 96 Whr battery ................................................ 13 pack with express charge ................................................ ! Microsoft works. ................................................ ! A 3G data card must be included.................................................. 2.4.3.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 An inkjet colour printer to match the computer must be supplied. State : Make and model of printer ................................................. A Flat Screen monitor must be fitted in the conference area to allow officers to view roof/remote camera action as well as computer operations. ...................................... A Global Positioning System must be provided, “GARMIN STREET PILOT” or equivalent, complete with City Select, South Africa V 5, as well as South African streetwise version 3 mapping. State : Make and model of GPS. ................................ 2.4.6 Sound Commander 2.4.6.1 The unit must be supplied with one (1) “Sound Commander SC 1000 LS Tactical Communicating System” or equal State : Make and Model ................................................ 2.4.6.2 This system must be able to control an area within a radius of approx 3 kilometres via a public address system ................................................ 2.4.6.3 This speakers of this system must be mounted on the mast head. (See 2.3.3.2) ...............................................………. 3. SAFETY The vehicle must conform to all safety features / aspects as laid down by Road Traffic and Road Transport Legislation and OHS Legislation. 4. EVALUATION OF TENDER ...................................... 14 4.1 To enable a proper evaluation of the offer, all deviations must be listed in order of sequence. Where no deviations are listed, the offer shall be accepted as complying fully with the specification requirements. ....................................... 4.2 Brochures and technical information must be supplied. If no information is supplied, the tender will not be evaluated. ...................................... The National Treasury takes no responsibility for the violation of any patent rights. ...................................... 4.3 5. WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIAL 5.1 Due to hygienic considerations all manufacturing must be in such a way that bacteria growth will be prevented. 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 All material must be new and of appropriate grade and size. ...................................... Workmanship and finish must be in accordance with first quality trade practices. ...................................... Welds, whether spaced or full, must be free from slack, inclusions, scale or pits, and must have no porosity. ...................................... All sign-writing must be 3M Vehicle Diamond Grade as per end-user corporate Markings …………………………. 6. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 6.1 All materials, workmanship and construction will be subjected to inspection and acceptance by End-User Dept. 6.2 ........................... The first completed unit will be considered as a prototype and will be subjected to inspection and/or tests directly after completion thereof by End-User Dept. If any kind of tests have to be carried out, a time of one week must ...................................... 15 be allowed. 6.3 ...................................... All further units must be constructed in the same manner as that of the prototype subject to changes as may be specified by the end-user. .....................…..