INVITATION TO BID - Bloomington, Indiana...Jun 26, 2017 · INVITATION: The City of Bloomington Board of Public Works (hereinafter “City”) is seeking sealed bids for one (1) Fire

CITY OF BLOOMINGTON 401 N Morton St

Bloomington, IN 47404 www.bloomington.in.gov

INVITATION TO BID For

FIRE APPARATUS PUMPER TRUCK

ITB #2017-BFD-PUMPER RELEASE DATE: JUNE 26, 2017

SUBMITTAL DATE: JULY 11, 2017

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE INVITATION ......................................................................................................................... 1 PART I GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Background ................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Specifications .............................................................................................. 1 1.3 Delivery Requirements ............................................................................... 2 1.4 Award .......................................................................................................... 2 1.5 Key Deadline Dates ..................................................................................... 3 PART II GENERAL CONDITIONS 2.1 Submission Instructions .............................................................................. 3 2.2 Bid Submittal Costs ..................................................................................... 3 2.3 Acceptance .................................................................................................. 4 2.4 Inquiries and Addenda ................................................................................ 4 2.5 Compliance ................................................................................................. 4 2.6 Bid Rejection ............................................................................................... 4 2.7 Bid Submittal Format and Form .................................................................. 5 PART III GENERAL REQUIRMENTS 3.1 Bid Bond ..................................................................................................... 5 3.2 Bidder Registration ..................................................................................... 5 3.3 Payment Preference ................................................................................... 5 3.4 Tax Exemption ............................................................................................. 6 3.5 Payment Information and Invoice Submittal .............................................. 6 3.6 Abandonment ...................................................................................................... 6 3.7 Insurance Requirements ............................................................................ 6 3.8 E-Verify Affidavit ......................................................................................... 6 3.9 Non-Collusion Affidavit ............................................................................... 7 PART IV SPECIAL REQUIRMENTS 4.1 Service Requirements ................................................................................. 7 4.2 Construction Sample ................................................................................... 7 4.3 Powertrain Approval ................................................................................... 7 4.4 Factory Authorized Apparatus Dealer ........................................................ 7 4.5 Equal Parts and Material ............................................................................ 8 4.6 Inspection Trip ............................................................................................ 8 EXHIBITS Bid Submittal Form………...Exhibit A E-Verify Affidavit ............ Exhibit B Non-Collusion Affidavit…..Exhibit C Specification Sheets........Exhibit D

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INVITATION: The City of Bloomington Board of Public Works (hereinafter “City”) is seeking sealed bids for one (1) Fire Pumper Apparatus. Sealed bids will be received by the City of Bloomington Public Works Department located in City Hall at 401 N. Morton St. Ste. 120, Bloomington, Indiana. Sealed bids will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. (local time) July 11, 2017.

GENERAL INFORMATION PART I

1.1 BACKGROUND: It is the intent of this request for the City of Bloomington Fire Department to purchase

complete Fire Pumper Apparatus equipped as specified. The primary objective is to obtain the most acceptable apparatus for service in the Fire Department. These specifications cover specific requirements as to the type of construction and tests the apparatus must conform, together with certain details as to finish, material, equipment and appliances with which the successful bidder must conform. The design of the apparatus must embody the latest approved automotive design practices. The workmanship must be of the highest quality in its respective field. Special consideration shall be given to service access to areas needing periodic maintenance, ease of operation, and symmetrical proportions. Construction must be heavy-duty and ample safety factors must be provided to carry loads as specified. The construction method employed will be in such a manner as to allow ready removal of any component for service or repair. The apparatus shall conform to the National Fire Protection Association Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, number 1901, in its most recent edition, and amendments since the last publication.

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS (Exhibit D): Detailed specification sheets for this unit are included in this Invitation to

Bid (ITB). Unless otherwise specifically provided in this bid request, reference to any equipment, material, article, or patented process by trade name, make, model or catalog number in these specifications shall be regarded as establishing a standard of quality, and shall not be construed as limiting competition and equal products may be substituted. Equivalency will be determined by the City, and the decision of the City shall be final and conclusive

1.2.1 The bidder shall furnish complete detailed specifications on all materials or options they wish to substitute. Any variation or deviation from the listed specifications must be clearly defined and listed on the specification sheet for each unit. 1.2.2 When the City approves a substitution by the Bidder, it is with the understanding that the Bidder guarantees the substituted materials or options shall be equal to or exceed those specified. 1.2.3 The City’s decision as to the equality of the substituted specifications shall be final. The cost of any redesign caused by a substitution shall be borne by the Bidder.

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1.2.4 All units listed in the Invitation to Bid shall be new and the latest model available from the manufacturer. 1.2.5 All units shall be manufactured in the United States, whenever possible, as pursuant to Indiana Code 5-22-15-21. 1.3 DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS: The following requirements apply to the delivery of any unit that may result

from the award of a bid. Any deviation from these requirements may result in a delay in processing of an invoice for payment.

a. FOB Point is to the following address: City of Bloomington Fleet Department 800 E Miller Dr. Bloomington, IN 47401

b. All Certificates of Origin/Title Work shall list the City as the owner using the address below: City of Bloomington 401 N Morton St. Bloomington, IN 47404

c. When applicable, the unit shall be delivered with a temporary registration card and plate issued by the State of Indiana. Temporary registration documents must be valid for a minimum of thirty (30) days from delivery date.

1.4 AWARD: The award of a Bid, if any award is made, will only be to a responsible and responsive bidder who submitted the best overall value to the City and whose unit, or units, complies with all the specifications prescribed within this invitation.

1.4.1 Per IC 5-22-16, companies must be registered with the Indiana Secretary of State to be

considered responsible.

1.4.2 If an award is to be made, it shall be made at a subsequent Board of Public Works meeting. The City reserves the right to rescind any award if it is determined the offer is not in the best interest of the City, or if errors, omissions, inaccuracies, non-compliance, or any deficiencies are discovered after the award has been issued.

1.4.3 If the City determines that all b ids received should be rejected, Bidders shall be notified

by the Purchasing Manager accordingly. The City may or may not resubmit the Invitation to Bid request.

1.4.4 If the Board of Public Works approves the award of a contract, bid tabulations will be available

for review within twenty-four (24) hours at: https://bloomington.in.gov/rfp. Results shall not be given over the telephone, or via email prior to the award of a bid contract.

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1.4.5 B i d s may be withdrawn any time prior to the scheduled deadline for receipt of bids; no bid may be modified or withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) calendar days thereafter.

1.5 KEY DEADLINE DATES:

Event Time Day Date

Invitation to Bid Issuance Date N/A Monday June 26, 2017

Last Date to Submit Inquiries 5:00 p.m. Local Time Wednesday July 5, 2017

Responses to Inquiries Due 5:00 p.m. Local Time Friday July 7, 2017

Bid Submittal Deadline 4:30 p.m. Local Time Tuesday July 11, 2017

Bid Opening 5:30 p.m. Local Time Tuesday July 11, 2017

GENERAL CONDITIONS

PART II 2.1 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Sealed bids shall be submitted to the attention of the City of Bloomington

Public Works Board. The original hard copy bid submittal packet shall be clearly marked “Fire Pumper” Bids will be due to the address listed below on or before 4:30 p.m. local time, Tuesday, July 11, 2017. No electronic or facsimile offers will be accepted. Submittal shall include four (4) hard copies printed on recycled paper. Bidder shall also submit one (1) copy in PDF format on a flash drive.

Sealed bids will be opened and read aloud at the Board of Public Works meeting on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. local time. Any bids received after the deadline will be returned unopened.

Submit Bids To: City of Bloomington Board of Public Works Fire Pumper Bid Attn: Kyla Cox Deckard, President 401 N Morton Dr. Suite 120 Bloomington, IN 47404

2.1.2 It is the Bidder’s responsibility to assure actual delivery of bid documents with the City prior to the established deadline. To confirm receipt of your submittal, please contact Christina Smith at 812.349.3589 or [email protected].

2.2 BID SUBMITTAL COSTS: Those submitting bids do so entirely at their expense. There is no expressed or implied obligation by the City to reimburse any individual or firm for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting bids, or providing additional information when requested by the City.

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2.3 ACCEPTANCE: Submission of any bid indicates acceptance of the conditions and requirements contained in the ITB unless clearly and specifically noted otherwise in the bid documents.

2.4 INQUIRIES AND ADDENDA: It is Bidder’s responsibility to clarify any details in question before a bid is

submitted. All questions should be emailed to the attention of Julie Martindale, Purchasing Manager at [email protected]. Email inquiries shall include “ITB #2017-BFD-PUMPER” in the subject line.

Inquiries may be submitted in written form via email until 5:00 p.m. local time, Wednesday, July 5, 2017. 2.4.1 Inquiries shall reference the ITB section number, specification line number, and page number

relevant to the question presented for clarification. 2.4.2 Responses shall be in written form via email to the requesting Bidder by 5:00 p.m.

local time, Friday, July 7, 2017. 2.4.3 If necessary, an addendum or addenda will be issued, and accessible on the City’s RFP page which is located here: https://bloomington.in.gov/rfp. 2.4.4 It is the Bidder’s responsibility to access the City’s RFP web page prior to submitting a bid to ensure no updates, additions, omissions, or corrections have been posted. 2.4.5 Any ambiguities or inconsistencies shall be brought to the attention of the City through written communication or via email by 5:00 p.m. local time, July 5, 2017. 2.4.6 The City assumes no liability for assuring accurate, complete, or on time e-mail transmissions, or receipts.

Bid document inquiries should be addressed to: Julie Martindale, Purchasing Mgr.

[email protected]

Apparatus inquiries should be addressed to: Jason Moore, Fire Chief

[email protected] 2.5 COMPLIANCE: The Bidder warrants and agrees that its performance under any award or contract that

may be rendered from this bid will at all times comply with all local, state and federal laws, codes, rules, ordinances, and regulations. The Bidder also guarantees that the apparatus shall further conform to all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, and the current NFPA 1901 Standard and any amendments issued since the latest version update.

2.6 BID REJECTION: The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, in whole or in part, to waive any

and all informalities, and to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive or conditional bids.

mailto:[email protected]

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2.7 BID SUBMITTAL FORMAT AND FORM (Exhibit A): In order to facilitate the bid opening, Bidders are required to submit their bid(s) on the Bid Submittal Form included in this packet.

2.7.1 The bid price shall be a delivered price. The unit will be shipped F.O.B. destination as specified in

this invitation. No additional fuel surcharges, delivery or destination fees will be allowed that are not clearly detailed and included in the bid submittal for the unit.

2.7.2 Specification sheets for the unit shall be included denoting which specifications were met, or exceeded. If deviations are necessary, they must clearly be defined on the specification sheet. 2.7.3 Detailed pricing sheets shall be submitted which include the cost breakdown of

all standard equipment and features on the unit(s). 2.7.4 Brochures and detailed cut sheets shall be supplied for the unit. 2.7.5 Properly executed E-verify Affidavit must be included with the bid submittal. 2.7.6 Properly executed Non-Collusion Affidavit must be included with the bid submittal. 2.7.7 Bid documents shall be submitted in this order:

1. Bid Submittal Form with pricing, manufacturer, model and year for the unit. 2. Bid Bond or certified check. 3. E-Verify Affidavit properly executed. 4. Non-Collusion Affidavit properly executed. 5. Certificate of Insurance. 6. Completed specifications sheets. 7. Detailed pricing sheets. 8. Brochures or cut sheet information.

Any bid submitted that deviates from these instructions may be considered non-responsive and may be disqualified at the discretion of the City.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PART III

3.1 BID BOND: Each bidder shall include with their bid documents either a certified check, or cashier’s check

drawn on an acceptable bank, or a bid bond made payable to City of Bloomington in the sum equal to five percent (5%) of the bid.

3.2 BIDDER REGISTRATION: Upon notification of an award, a Bidder must meet the approval requirements

of the City. Therefore, the Bidder shall submit a current and completed Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification form (IRS Form W-9) to the Controller’s Office as soon as they have been notified of a bid award. A substitute IRS W-9 form can also be obtained from the City of Bloomington website located here: http://bloomington.in.gov/controller. The completed documents must be submitted to the address listed on the forms.

3.3 PAYMENT PREFERENCE: The City’s preferred method of payment is Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).

Payments processed through an EFT save dollars by increasing efficiency and streamlining the payment process. If awarded a bid, the Bidder shall submit a completed EFT form to the Controller’s office through one of the methods listed on the form. The form is located on the City of Bloomington website located here: http://bloomington.in.gov/controller.

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3.4 TAX EXEMPTION: The City of Bloomington is exempt from payment of all state and federal sales taxes. Tax documents are available upon request.

3.5 PAYMENT INFORMATION AND INVOICE SUBMITTAL: Payment for invoices shall be processed upon

receipt of an acceptable original invoice, and after the unit has been received, and verified for accuracy. Invoice(s) shall be submitted to the following address and NOT included with the delivery documents

when unit is delivered. City of Bloomington Controller’s Office

Attn: Julie Martindale PO Box 100

Bloomington, IN 47402 Invoices shall include the following information: ●Company name and address ● Date of shipment ● Total amount due ● Unit price ● Extended price ● Quantity ● Description of goods ● PO number 3.5.1 Surcharges (i.e., fuel surcharges, restocking, etc.) shall NOT be added to invoices

as an additional line item unless approved in writing from the Purchasing Manager.

3.5.2 The City is exempt from the payment of sales taxes. Any charges for taxes from

which the City is exempt shall be deducted from invoices before payment is made. 3.6 ABANDONMENT: Notwithstanding any other provision of this Award, if funds for the continued

fulfillment of the Award by the City are at any time not forthcoming or are insufficient, through failure of any entity to appropriate the funds or otherwise, then the City shall have the right to terminate this Award or Contract without penalty by giving written notice documenting the lack of funding in which instance, unless otherwise agreed by the City and Recipient, this Award shall terminate and become null and void. The City agrees that it shall make its best effort to obtain sufficient funds, including but not limited to, including in its budget for each fiscal period during the term of this Award a request for sufficient funds to meet its obligations under the Award in full.

3.7 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Each bidder shall furnish, with their proposal, a Certificate of Liability

Insurance for a minimum of ten (10) million dollars. Failure to provide this documentation shall render the proposal non-responsive, and the bid shall be rejected. This certificate shall be from the prime builder only. The Certificate must be issued to The City of Bloomington and must be original.

3.8 E-VERIFY AFFIDAVIT (Exhibit B): Bidders are required to enroll in and verify the work eligibility status of

all newly-hired employees through the E-Verify program. The E-verify affidavit must be properly executed and submitted with the bid documents.

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3.9 NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT (Exhibit C): Bidder is required, pursuant to Indiana Code 5-22-16-6, to

affirm it has not, nor has any other member, representative, or agent of the firm, company, corporation or partnership represented by the Bidder, entered into any combination, collusion or agreement with any person relative to the price to be offered by any person nor to prevent any person from making an offer nor to induce anyone to refrain from making an offer and that this offer is made without reference to any other offer.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

PART IV 4.1 SERVICE REQUIREMENTS: Each bidder shall supply, with their proposal, detailed information on the

bidder's ability to perform routine and emergency service on the apparatus after delivery. Detailed information shall be provided on service facilities, personnel, service vehicles, and the type and nature of repair work the bidder can provide. Bidder shall state the number of miles from The City of Bloomington Fire Department's facility to the nearest fully staffed repair facility operated by the bidder. It is the intent of The City of Bloomington Fire Department to assure that parts and service are readily available for the equipment specified. Service capabilities will be one of the criteria for the award of this contract.

4.2 CONSTRUCTION SAMPLE: Each bidder shall submit, with their proposal, an unpainted construction

sample showing material used in the body construction. Specifically, the sample must show inner and outer door pan construction, compartment floors and walls, body corner edges, tailboard construction, handrail design, and body rubrail. This sample must be submitted at the bid opening. The sample shall be returned to the bidder after the evaluation process.

4.3 POWERTRAIN APPROVAL: Each bidder shall submit, with their proposal, a copy of the engine and

transmission installation approval. This approval must be submitted for the exact configuration of power train components as identified in these bid documents. This shall include cab, engine, transmission, cooling system and other such items.

4.4 FACTORY AUTHORIZED APPARATUS DEALER: It is the intent of The City of Bloomington Fire Department

to purchase an apparatus from a factory authorized dealer and service center to avoid any warranty or service conflicts. All bidders shall provide detailed information stating the name and location of the manufacturer authorized apparatus dealer.

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4.5 EQUAL PARTS AND MATERIAL: Unless otherwise specifically provided in the following specifications, reference to any equipment, material, article, or patented process by trade, name, make, or catalog number in these requirements, shall be regarded as establishing a standard of quality, and shall not be construed as limiting competition and equal products may be substituted if approved in writing by the City.

a. The Bidder shall furnish complete detailed specifications on all materials they wish to substitute. If

deemed necessary by the City, the Bidder shall, at their own expense, have tests made to prove the equality of the substituted products

b. The City’s decision as to the quality and equivalency of the materials or substitution shall be final.

The cost of any redesign caused by a substitution shall be borne by the Bidder.

c. When the City approves a substitution by the Bidder, it is with the understanding that the Bidder

guarantees the substituted article or materials to be equal to, or better than those specified. Any item or material not specified or approved which is used in the installation is at the Bidder’s own risk, and the City has the right to order it removed and replaced by the specified item or material without challenge from the Bidder and without additional cost to the City.

4.6 INSPECTION TRIP: There will be an inspection trip for three (3) representatives of The City of Bloomington, to include the Fire Chief, Deputy Chief and the City Fleet Manager to the facility where the apparatus is being constructed. The inspection trip will be completed when the chassis is complete. Factory and Sales representatives will be available at the time of inspection. Transportation, lodging, and meals will be the responsibility of the manufacturer.

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BID SUBMITTAL FORM TO: City of Bloomington Board of Public Works Attn: Kayla Cox Deckard, President 401 N Morton St. Ste. 120 Bloomington, IN 47404 Bids must be sealed and either mailed or hand delivered to the address shown on this form. No faxed or emailed Bids will be allowed. Bids received after the submittal date and time will be returned to the Bidder unopened. Bidder Information: Company: ______________________________________________________________ Signature: ______________________________________________________________ Name (print): ___________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________ Telephone: ________________________Fax:__________________________________ E-Mail: _________________________________________________________________

UNIT DESCRIPTION PRICE FOR UNIT

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Make:____________________________________ Model:___________________________________ Year:_________

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Bidders shall provide the year, manufacturer, and the model in the description field. Pricing shall include all costs including all applicable fees.

EXHIBIT A

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CITY OF BLOOMINGTON QUOTE FORM (Page 2)

BUSINESS REFERENCES

Submit reference information for similarly constructed apparatus’ presently in service. Each reference must be apparatus built of the same construction style as these specifications call for. This list shall include customers’ names, addresses, date apparatus was placed in service, and a current contact with phone number.

REFERENCES

Please provide three (3) customer references for

1. Contact Name: __________________________________________________________

Company Name:____________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________

Phone: ______________________ Email Address:_________________________________

Date Unit went into service: _________________

2. Contact Name:___________________________________________________________

Company Name: ____________________________________________________________

Address:___________________________________________________________________

Phone: ______________________ Email Address: _________________________________


3. Contact Name: __________________________________________________________

Company Name: ____________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________

Phone: ______________________ Email Address: _________________________________


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EXHIBIT B

STATE OF ___________ ) ) SS: COUNTY OF ____________ )

AFFIDAVIT REGARDING E-VERIFY The undersigned, being duly sworn, hereby affirms and says that: 1. The undersigned is the __________________ of ______________________________. (Job title) (Company name) 2. The company named herein that employs the undersigned has contracted with or is seeking to contract with the City of Bloomington to provide services. 3. The undersigned hereby states that, to the best of his/her knowledge and belief, the company named herein does not knowingly employ an “unauthorized alien,” as defined at 8 United States Code 1324a(h)(3). 4. The undersigned hereby states that, to the best of his/her knowledge and belief, the company named herein is enrolled in and participates in the E-verify program. ___________________________________ Signature ___________________________________ Printed name STATE OF _______________ ) ) SS: COUNTY OF _____________) Before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared _____________________________ and acknowledged the execution of the foregoing this ________ day of _____________________, 2017. _________________________________ Notary Public _________________________________ Printed name My Commission Expires: ___________________ County of Residence: _____________________

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EXHIBIT C

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT The undersigned offer or agent, being duly sworn on oath, says that he has not, nor has any other member, representative, or agent of the firm, company, corporation or partnership represented by him, entered into any combination, collusion or agreement with any person relative to the price to be offered by any person nor to prevent any person from making an offer nor to induce anyone to refrain from making an offer and that this offer is made without reference to any other offer.

OATH AND AFFIRMATION I affirm under the penalties of perjury that the foregoing facts and information are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Dated this_______ day of___________________, 20______.

(Name of Organization)

By: _

(Name and Title of Person Signing)

STATE OF________________ ) ) SS: COUNTY OF______________ ) Subscribed and sworn to before me this______day of_________________ 2017. My Commission Expires: _________________________ _______________________________ Notary Public Signature Resident of_____________County _______________________________ Printed Name

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# SPECIFICATIONS MEET SPEC? SPEC DEVIATIONSFIRE PUMPER 2017

Any variations to the specifications are to be clearly noted.

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Equipped with a one-piece 10" high bumper, using 10 gauge (0.135"nominal) stainless steel. Bumper shall be mounted directly to thefront frame extensions. The bumper shall incorporate two (2)stiffening ribs

Yes ( ) No ( )

2 Shall extend approximately 20" from the face of the cab Yes ( ) No ( )

3Extended front gravel shield shall be made of 3/16" (.375")aluminum treadplate material

Yes ( ) No ( )

4Center bumper tray shall have a diamond plate lid. The lid shall behinged and secured in the closed position by a latch and held openwith a pneumatic shock

Yes ( ) No ( )

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Bumper Tray - Center: shall have a hose tray constructed of 1/8"aluminum and shall be recessed into the front bumper extension.Tray shall be located in the center of the bumper and beapproximately 12" deep

Yes ( ) No ( )

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Bumper Tray - Officer: A hose tray constructed of 1/8” aluminumshall be recessed into the front bumper extension. The tray shall belocated in the officer’s side of the bumper and be approximately 12"deep. This tray shall have a capacity of 25’ of 5” Large DiameterHose (LDH)

Yes ( ) No ( )

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Bumper Hose Tray Strap - A heavy duty 2” wide black nylon strapshall be provided for the officer side bumper hose tray. The strapshall be attached to the bumper gravel shield by the use of footmanloops. Heavy duty Velcro shall be sewn on the strap to securelyretain the hose in the tray

Yes ( ) No ( )

8Slatted fiberglass flooring shall be provided in the center bumpertray

Yes ( ) No ( )

9The frame shall consist of two (2) C-channel frame rails with heavyduty cross members. Each frame rail shall have the followingminimum specifications:

10 Dimensions: 10-1/4" x 3-1/2" x 3/8" Yes ( ) No ( )

11 Material: 110,000 PSI minimum yield strength, low alloy steel Yes ( ) No ( )

12 Section Modulus ratio: 16.61 cu in. Yes ( ) No ( )

13 Resistance to bending moment (RBM): 1,827,045 in. lbs. Yes ( ) No ( )

14If larger rails are provided, the maximum height of each rails shallnot exceed the 10-1/4" dimension by more than 1/2"

Yes ( ) No ( )

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There shall be a minimum of six (6) cross-members joining the two(2) frame rails in order to make the frame rigid and hold therails/liners in alignment. The cross-members shall be a combinationof a formed steel C-channel design along with heavy duty steelfabricated designs as required for the exact chassis configuration.The cross-members shall be attached to the frame rails with no lessthan four (4) bolts at each end arranged in a bolt pattern toadequately distribute the cross-member load into the rail/liner andminimize the stress concentrations

Yes ( ) No ( )

BUMPER TRAY

FRONT BUMPER

FRAME ASSEMBLY

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All frame fasteners shall be high-strength Grade 8, flanged-headthreaded bolts and nuts. The nuts shall be Stover locknuts or equal,to help prevent loosening. The frame fasteners shall be tightened tothe proper torque at the time of assembly

Yes ( ) No ( )

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Frame rails and frame liners shall be zinc plated (galvanized) andpower coated. Galvanization shall be a minimum of 4 mils thick anddone in accordance with ASTM A123. The powder coat shall be 6.5mils thick(+/- 1.5 mils) and shall pass ASTM D3359 testing

Yes ( ) No ( )

18The frame cross-members and frame mounted components(suspensions, axles, air tanks, battery boxes, fuel tank and etc.) shallalso be painted black

Yes ( ) No ( )

19The apparatus manufacturer shall supply a full lifetime framewarranty including cross-members against defects in materials orworkmanship

Yes ( ) No ( )

20Front suspension shall be furnished with two (2) heavy duty, dualacting, shock absorbers, one located on each side

Yes ( ) No ( )

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Rear axle of the vehicle shall be equipped with an ArvinMeritor RS-25-160 or equivalent, single rear axle with single-reduction hypoidgearing and a manufacturer's rated capacity of 27,000 lbs. The shallbe equipped with oil-lubricated wheel bearing with oil seals

Yes ( ) No ( )

22Rear axle hubs shall be made from ductile iron and shall be designedfor use with 10 hole hub-piloted wheels

Yes ( ) No ( )

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Front axle of the vehicle shall utilize an ArvinMeritor FL-941 axle orequal, with a rated capacity of 18,000 lbs. It shall have "easy steer"knuckle pin bushings and 68.5" kingpin centers The axle shall be of I-beam construction and utilize grease-lubricated wheel bearings. Thevehicle shall have a nominal cramp angle of 45 degrees, plus two (+2)degrees to minus three (-3) degrees including front suctionapplications

Yes ( ) No ( )

24Front axle hubs shall be made from ductile iron and shall be designedfor use with 10 hole hub-piloted wheels in order to improve wheelcentering

Yes ( ) No ( )

25Front springs shall be parabolic tapered, minimum 4" wide x 54" long(flat), minimum three (3) leaf, progressive rate with bronze bushingsand a capacity of 18,000 lbs. at the ground

Yes ( ) No ( )

26Tapered leaf springs provide a 20% ride improvement over standardstraight spring systems. Bidder should be able to provide supportingdocumentation/data if requested

Yes ( ) No ( )

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Vehicle shall be equipped with a Sheppard model M-110, or equalintegral power steering gear. The steering assembly shall be rated tostatically steer a maximum front axle load of 18,000 lbs. Relief stopsshall be provided to reduce system pressure upon full wheel cut, The system shall operate mechanically if the hydraulic system should fail

Yes ( ) No ( )

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The Chassis frame and Axles shall have a wheel alignment. Thealignment shall conform to the manufacturer's internal specificationsAll wheel lug nuts and axle U-bolt retainer nuts shall be tightened tothe proper torque at the time of alignment. The wheel alignmentdocumentation shall be required at time of delivery

Yes ( ) No ( )

29A 2-year/unlimited miles parts and 2-year labor rear axle warrantyshall be provided

Yes ( ) No ( )

AXLES

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Rear suspension shall be a pair of linear-rate leaf springs withauxiliary "helper" leaf springs and bronze bushings. The variable-ratesprings with auxiliary springs ensure that the vehicle rides andhandles smoothly under both loaded and unloaded conditions. Thesuspension shall be rated for maximum axle capacity

Yes ( ) No ( )

31Front wheels shall be steel hub-piloted disc sized appropriately forthe tires

Yes ( ) No ( )

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Front Wheels shall have stainless steel lug nut covers (for use withaluminum wheels) or chrome plated plastic (for use with steelwheels). Front axle hubs shall be covered with American Real Wheelsbrand, or equivalent mirror finish, 304L grade, non corrosivestainless steel universal baby moons. All stainless steel baby moonsshall carry a lifetime warranty plus a 2 year re-buffing policy. Thereshall be two (2) baby moons and twenty (20) lug nut covers

Yes ( ) No ( )

33Rear wheel shall be four hub-piloted steel disc wheels sizedappropriately for the tires

Yes ( ) No ( )

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Rear wheels shall have stainless steel lug nut covers (chrome platedsteel lug nut covers not acceptable), or American made chromeplated plastic lug nut covers. The rear axle hubs shall be covered withAmerican made Real Wheels brand finish, or equivalent 304L grade,non corrosive stainless steel, spring clip band mount high hats, DOTuser friendly. All stainless steel high hats shall carry a lifetimewarranty plus a 2 year re-buffing policy. There shall be two (2) highhats and twenty (20) lugnut covers

Yes ( ) No ( )

35Front tires shall be Michelin 315/80R22.5 tubeless type 20 PR radialtires with XZA-1 highway tread, or equal. Tires with wheels shall havea weight capacity and speed rating of 18,000 lbs. @75 MPH

Yes ( ) No ( )

36Rear tires shall be Michelin 12R22.5 tubeless type radial tires withXDN2 all weather tread, or equal. Tires and wheels shall have aweight capacity of 27,000 lbs. (dual) @ 75 MPH

Yes ( ) No ( )

37All tires and wheels shall conform to the Tire and Rim Associationrequirements

Yes ( ) No ( )

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Apparatus shall be provided with Real Wheels AirGuard, or equalLight Emitting Diode (LED) tire pressure indicating valve stem caps.When tire is under inflated by 5-10 PSI, the LED indicator on the capshall flash red. The indicator housing shall be shock resistant andconstructed from polished stainless steel. The indicators shall becalibrated by attaching to the valve stem of a tire at the proper airpressure per load ratings and easily re-calibrated by simply removingand re-installing them during service

Yes ( ) No ( )

39The front axle shall be equipped with ArvinMeritor DiscPlus EX225H17” disc brakes

Yes ( ) No ( )

REAR SUSPENSION

WHEELS

TIRES

BRAKE SYSTEM

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40

The rear axle shall be equipped with ArvinMeritor 16-1/2” x 7” S-cambrakes with cast brake drums, or an equal brand. Q-Plus shoes shallbe provided with up to 24,000 lb. axle ratings and P-Type shoes withover 24,000 lb. axle ratings

Yes ( ) No ( )

41

The rear axle brakes shall be furnished with automatic slackadjusters. ArvinMeritor brand shall be supplied on RS-24-160 and RS-25-160 axles and Haldex brand shall be supplied on RS-26-185 and RS-30-185 axles. Equivalent brands are acceptable

Yes ( ) No ( )

42A 3 year/unlimited miles and parts standard warranty shall besupplied which covers bushings, seals and cams

Yes ( ) No ( )

43

The vehicle shall be equipped with air-operated brakes and an anti-lock braking system (ABS). The brake system shall meet or exceedthe design and performance requirements of the current FederalMotor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)-121, and the testrequirements of the current NFPA 1901 Standard

Yes ( ) No ( )

44

A dual-treadle brake valve shall correctly proportion the brakingpower between the front and rear systems. The air system shall beprovided with a rapid pressure build-up feature, designed to meetcurrent NFPA 1901 requirements, to allow the vehicle to begin itsemergency response as quickly as possible

Yes ( ) No ( )

45A pressure-protection valve shall be installed to prevent use of theair horns or other air-operated devices should the air systempressure drop below 85 PSI

Yes ( ) No ( )

46Two (2) air pressure needle gauges, one (1) each for front and rearair pressure, with a warning light and buzzer shall be installed at thedriver`s instrument panel

Yes ( ) No ( )

47

The braking system shall be provided with a minimum of three (3) airtank reservoirs for a total air system capacity of 5,214 cu. in. One (1)reservoir shall serve as the wet tank and a minimum of one (1) tankshall be supplied for each of the front and rear axles. The totalsystem shall carry a sufficient volume of air to comply with FMVSS-121

Yes ( ) No ( )

48 Minimum Tank Capacities in Cubic Inches:49 Wet Front Rear Total50 1,738 1,738 1,738 5,214

51Spring-actuated emergency/parking brakes shall be installed on therear axle

Yes ( ) No ( )

52

A Bendix-Westinghouse SR-1 valve, or equal brand, in conjunctionwith a double check valve system, shall provide automaticemergency brake application when the air brake system pressurefalls below 40 PSI

Yes ( ) No ( )

53

A four-channel Wabco anti-lock braking system, or equivalent shallbe provided. This braking system shall be fitted to both front andrear axles. All electrical connections shall be environmentally-sealedfor protection against water, weather, and vibration

Yes ( ) No ( )

Yes ( ) No ( )

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54

The system shall constantly monitor wheel behavior during braking.Sensors on each wheel shall transmit wheel speed data to anelectronic processor, which shall detect approaching wheel lock-upand instantly modulate (or pump) the brake pressure up to five (5)times per second to prevent wheel lock-up. Each wheel shall beindividually controlled. The brake system shall be equipped with adual-circuit design configured in a diagonal pattern. Should amalfunction occur in one circuit, that circuit shall revert to normalbraking action. A warning light at the driver`s instrument panel shallsignal a malfunction

Yes ( ) No ( )

55The system shall also be configured to work in conjunction with allauxiliary engine, exhaust, or driveline brakes to prevent wheel lock-up

Yes ( ) No ( )

56

To improve maintenance troubleshooting, provisions in the systemfor an optional diagnostic tester shall be provided. The system shalltest itself each time the vehicle is started, and a dash-mounted lightshall go out once the vehicle is moving above 4 MPH

Yes ( ) No ( )

57A 3 year/300,000 mile parts and labor Anti-Locking Braking System(ABS) warranty shall be provided

Yes ( ) No ( )

58One (1) Bendix-Westinghouse PP-5, or equal, parking brake controlvalve shall be supplied on the lower dash panel within easy reach ofthe driver

Yes ( ) No ( )

59The chassis air system shall be equipped with a Bendix-WestinghouseAD-9, or equal air dryer to remove moisture from the air in order tohelp prevent the air lines from freezing in cold weather

Yes ( ) No ( )

60

A 1/4” brass quick-release air inlet with a male connection shall beprovided. The inlet shall allow a shoreline air hose to be connectedto the vehicle, discharging air directly into the wet tank of the airbrake system. It shall be located driver door jamb

Yes ( ) No ( )

61Air brake lines shall be constructed of color coded nylon tubingrouted in a manner to protect them from damage. Brass fittings shallbe provided

Yes ( ) No ( )

62

Dual air horns shall be provided and connected to the chassis airsystem. The horns shall be mounted through the front bumper. Thefront bumper shall have two (2) holes punched to accommodate theair horns. A pressure protection valve shall be installed to preventthe air brake system from being depleted of air pressure.

Yes ( ) No ( )

63

A push-button transmission shift module, Allison model 29538373,or equivalent or better, shall be located to the right side of thesteering column within easy reach of the driver. The shift positionindicator shall be indirectly lit for after dark operation. The shiftmodule shall have a “Do Not Shift” light and a “Service” indicatorlight. The shift module shall have means to enter a diagnostic modeand display diagnostic data including oil life monitor, filter lifemonitor, transmission health monitor and fluid level. A transmissiontemperature gauge with warning light and buzzer shall be installedon the cab instrument panel

Yes ( ) No ( )

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

AIR SYSTEM

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Any variations to the specifications are to be clearly noted.64 The transmission fluid shall be TransSynd synthetic or equal Yes ( ) No ( )

65The maximum speed shall be electronic limited to 68 MPH asrequired by NFPA 1901. Note: Maximum speed may be set at 65MPH due to tire rating

Yes ( ) No ( )

66The vehicle shall utilize a Cummins L9 or equal or better, as described below:

Yes ( ) No ( )

67 450 maximum HP at 2100 RPM Yes ( ) No ( )68 1250 lb.-ft. peak torque at 1400 RPM Yes ( ) No ( )69 Six (6) cylinder, charge air cooled, 4-cycle diesel Yes ( ) No ( )

70543 cu. in. displacement -- 4.49 in bore x 5.69 in stroke (8.9 liters)

Yes ( ) No ( )

71 16.6:1 compression ratio Yes ( ) No ( )

72 Interact system controlled viable geometry turbocharged Yes ( ) No ( )

73 Engine shall be equipped with full-authority electronics (FADEC) Yes ( ) No ( )

74 Electronic timing control fuel system Yes ( ) No ( )

75 Fuel cooler (when equipped with a fire pump) Yes ( ) No ( )

76Fleetguard FS1022 fuel filter (or equal) with integral water separatorand water-in-fuel sensor approved by Cummins for use on the ISLengine

Yes ( ) No ( )

77Fleetguard LF9009 Venturi Combo (or equal) combination full-flow/by-pass oil filter approved by Cummins for use on the ISLengine

Yes ( ) No ( )

78Engine lubrication system, including filter, shall have a minimumcapacity of 25 quarts

Yes ( ) No ( )

79 Delco-Remy 39 MT-HD (or equal) 12-volt starter Yes ( ) No ( )

80 Cummins (or equal) 18.7 cubic foot per minute (CFM) air compressor Yes ( ) No ( )

81 Corrosion inhibitor additive for coolant system Yes ( ) No ( )

82After treatment system consisting of a oxidation catalyst and dieselparticulate filter and selective catalyst reduction system

Yes ( ) No ( )

83 Ember separator compliant with current NFPA 1901 standard Yes ( ) No ( )

84 The engine shall be compliant with 2017 EPA Emission standards Yes ( ) No ( )

85

The engine air intake shall draw air through the front cab grill. Theintake opening shall be located on the officer (right) side behindfront cab face with a plenum that directs air to the air filter. The aircleaner shall be a 11” diameter K&N for lower restriction and high airflow. Air cleaner intake piping shall be made from aluminized steeltubing with flexible rubber hoses. Air cleaner intake piping clampsshall be heavy-duty, constant-torque, T-bolt clamps to ensure propersealing under all temperatures in order to keep dust and othercontaminants out of the engine intake air stream and protect theengine

Yes ( ) No ( )

86 The air filter shall have 3 year/300,000 mile warranty Yes ( ) No ( )

87

The engine exhaust piping shall be a minimum of 4” diameter weldedstainless steel tubing. The after treatment system shall be mountedhorizontally under the right-hand frame rail in back of the cab inorder to minimize heat transmission to the cab and its occupants.The exhaust shall be directed away from the vehicle on the right sideahead of the rear wheels in order to keep exhaust fumes as far awayas possible from the cab and pump operator position

Yes ( ) No ( )

88 A 5-year/100,000-miles parts and labor warranty shall be provided Yes ( ) No ( )

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89

A copy of the Engine Installation Review stating the engineinstallation meets Cummins recommendations shall be provided asrequested. The engine installation shall not require the operation ofany type of ”power-down” feature to meet engine installation tests

Yes ( ) No ( )

90The vehicle shall utilize an Allison EVS3000P, electronic, 5-speedautomatic transmission (or equal)

Yes ( ) No ( )

91

A push button shift module shall be located right side of the steeringcolumn, within easy reach of the driver. The shift position indicatorshall be indirectly lit for after-dark operation. The shift module shallhave a “Do Not Shift” light and a “Service” indicator light that areclearly visible to the driver. The shift module shall have means toenter a diagnostic mode and display diagnostic data

Yes ( ) No ( )

92A transmission oil temperature gauge with warning light and buzzershall be installed on the cab instrument panel to warn the driver ofhigh oil temperatures that may damage the transmission

Yes ( ) No ( )

93The transmission shall have a gross input torque rating of 1250 lb.-ft.and a gross input power rating of 450 HP

Yes ( ) No ( )

94 The gear ratios shall be as follows: (or state yours)95 1 - 3.49 Yes ( ) No ( )96 2 - 1.86 Yes ( ) No ( )97 3 - 1.41 Yes ( ) No ( )98 4 - 1.00 Yes ( ) No ( )99 5 - .75 Yes ( ) No ( )

100 R - 5.03 Yes ( ) No ( )

101The transmission shall have an oil capacity of 23 quarts and shall beequipped with a fluid level sensor (FLS) system, providing directfeedback of transmission oil level information to the driver

Yes ( ) No ( )

102

A water-to-oil transmission oil cooler shall be provided to ensureproper cooling of the transmission when the vehicle is stationary (noair flow). Air-to-oil transmission oil coolers, which require constantair flow are not acceptable

Yes ( ) No ( )

103The transmission shall be provided with two (2) engine-driven PTOopenings located at the 4 o`clock and 8 o`clock positions forflexibility in installing PTO-driven equipment

Yes ( ) No ( )

104

The automatic transmission shall be equipped with a power lock-updevice. The transmission lock-up shall prevent down shifting of thetransmission when the engine speed is decreased during pumpoperations, thereby maintaining a constant gear ratio for safeoperation of the pump. The transmission lock-up shall beautomatically activated when the pump is engaged in gear. Thetransmission lock-up shall be automatically deactivated when thepump is disengaged for normal road operation

Yes ( ) No ( )

105The transmission shall be programmed to comply with NFPA 1901and automatically shift to neutral upon application of the parkingbrake

Yes ( ) No ( )

106A 5-year/unlimited miles parts and labor warranty shall be providedfor the transmission

Yes ( ) No ( )

SECONDARY BRAKING

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107

One (1) Jacobs (or equal) engine brake shall be installed to assist inslowing and controlling the vehicle as required by NFPA 1901 forvehicles with gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR) of 36,000 lbs. orgreater. An on-off control switch and a high-medium-low selectorswitch shall be mounted in the cab accessible to the driver

Yes ( ) No ( )

108

When activated, the engine brake shall cut off the flow of fuel to thecylinders and alter the timing of the exhaust valves. This shalltransform the engine into a high-pressure air compressor, driven bythe wheels, and the horsepower absorbed by the engine in thismode shall slow the vehicle. The selector switch allows the driver toselect the amount of retarding power

Yes ( ) No ( )

109

When the on-off switch is in the “on” position, the engine brake shallbe automatically applied whenever the accelerator is in the idleposition and the automatic transmission is in the lock-up mode. Ifthe accelerator is depressed or if the on-off switch is placed in the“off” position, the engine brake shall immediately release and allowthe engine to return to its normal function

Yes ( ) No ( )

110

The transmission shall include the Allison (or equal) 2nd gear pre-select feature. This option will direct the transmission to down shiftto second gear when the throttle is released and the engine brake(or Telma retarder wired to activate with release of throttle) isengaged

Yes ( ) No ( )

111

The cooling system shall include an aluminum tube-and-fin radiatorwith a minimum of 1,408 total square inches of frontal area toensure adequate cooling under all operating conditions. There shallbe a drain valve in the bottom tank to allow the radiator to beserviced. A sight glass shall be included for quick fluid levelassessment. The radiator shall be installed at the prescribed angle inorder to achieve the maximum operational effectiveness. This shallbe accomplished according to established work instructions andproperly calibrated angle measurement equipment

Yes ( ) No ( )

112

All radiator and heater hoses shall be silicone. Pressurecompensating band clamps shall be used to eliminate hose pinchingon all hoses 3/4" diameter and larger. All radiator hoses shall berouted, loomed, and secured so as to provide maximum protectionfrom chafing, crushing, or contact with other moving parts

Yes ( ) No ( )

113

The cooling system shall be filled with a 50/50 mixture of water andantifreeze/coolant conditioner to provide freezing protection tominus 40 (- 40) degrees Fahrenheit for operation in severe wintertemperatures

Yes ( ) No ( )

114 There shall be a coolant overflow recovery system Yes ( ) No ( )

115The system shall include a charge air cooler to ensure adequatecooling of the turbocharged air for proper engine operation andmaximum performance

Yes ( ) No ( )

COOLING SYSTEM PACKAGE

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116

Charge air cooler hoses shall be made from high-temperature, wire-reinforced silicone to withstand the extremely high temperaturesand pressures of the turbocharged air. The hoses shall incorporate aflexible hump section to allow motion and misalignment of theengine relative to the charge air cooler. Charge air cooler hoseclamps shall be heavy-duty, constant-torque, T-bolt clamps to ensureproper sealing under all temperatures in order to keep dust andother contaminants out of the engine intake air stream and protectthe engine

Yes ( ) No ( )

117

The fan shall be 30” in diameter with eleven (11) blades formaximum airflow and dynamic balance. It shall be made of nylon forstrength and corrosion resistance. The fan shall be installed withgrade 8 hardware which has been treated with thread locker foradditional security. A fan shroud attached to the radiator shall beprovided to prevent recirculation of engine compartment air aroundthe fan in order to maximize the cooling airflow through theradiator. The fan shroud shall be constructed of fiber-reinforcedhigh temperature plastic. The shroud shall be specifically formedwith curved surfaces which improves air flow and cooling

Yes ( ) No ( )

118

The cooling system shall include a liquid-to-liquid transmission coolercapable of cooling the heat generated from the transmission. Whena transmission retarder is selected the cooler shall havean increased capacity to handle the additional heat load

Yes ( ) No ( )

119

One (1) 50 gallon fuel tank shall be provided. The tank shall be of anall-welded, aluminized-steel construction with anti-surge baffles andshall conform to all applicable Federal Highway Administration(FHWA) 393.65 and 393.67 standards. The tank shall be mountedbelow the frame rails at the rear of the chassis. The tank shall besecured with two (2) wrap-around T-bolt type stainless steel straps.Each strap shall be fitted with protective rubber insulation and shallbe secured with grade 8 hardware

Yes ( ) No ( )

120

The fuel tank shall be equipped with a 2” diameter filler neck. Thefiller neck shall extend to the rear of the vehicle behind the rear tiresand away from the heat of the exhaust system as required by NFPA1901 Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus. The open end of thefiller neck shall be equipped with a twist-off filler cap with a retainingchain

Yes ( ) No ( )

121

The tank shall be plumbed with top-draw and top-return fuel lines inorder to protect the lines from road debris. A vent shall be providedat the top of the tank. The vent shall be connected to the filler neckto prevent splash-back during fueling operations. A .50” NPT drainplug shall be provided at the bottom of the tank

Yes ( ) No ( )

122The tank shall have a minimum capacity of 50 gallons of fuel with asufficient additional volume to allow for thermal expansion of thefuel without overflowing the vent

Yes ( ) No ( )

123A mechanical fuel pump shall be provided and sized by the enginemanufacturer as part of the engine

Yes ( ) No ( )

124 All fuel lines shall be rubber Yes ( ) No ( )

FUEL SYSTEM

ALTERNATOR

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125

There shall be a 320 amp Leece Neville (or equal) alternator installed.The alternator shall be a Leece Neville 4890JB series (or equal)brushless type with integral rectifier and adjustable voltage regulatorwith an output of 275 AMPS per NFPA 1901 rating (320 AMPS perSAE J56)

Yes ( ) No ( )

126

The manufacturer shall supply four (4) heavy duty Group 31, 12-voltmaintenance-free batteries. Each battery shall be equipped withcarrying handles and be installed and positioned to allow for easyreplacement of any single battery. There shall be two (2) steel framemounted battery boxes, one (1) on the left frame rail and one (1) onthe right frame rail. Each battery box shall be secured to the framerail with Grade 8 hardware. Each battery box shall hold (2) batteries.The batteries shall have a minimum combined rating of 4,000 (4 x1000) cold cranking amps (CCA) @ 0 degrees Fahrenheit and 820 (4 x205) minutes of reserve capacity for extended operation. Thebatteries shall have 3/8-16 threaded stud terminals to ensure tightcable connections. The battery stud terminals shall each be treatedwith concentrated industrial soft-seal after cable installation topromote corrosion prevention. The positive and negative batterystud terminals and the respective cables shall be clearly marked toensure quick and mistake-proof identification

Yes ( ) No ( )

127

Batteries shall be placed on non-corrosive rubber matting andsecured with hold-down brackets to prevent movement, vibration,and road shock. The hold-down bracket J-hooks shall be cut to fitand shall have all sharp edges removed. The batteries shall be placedin plastic trays to provide preliminary containment should there beleakage of hazardous battery fluids. There shall be two (2) plastictrays, each containing (2) batteries. Each battery tray shall beequipped with a rubber vent hose to facilitate drainage. The rubbervent hose shall be routed to drain beneath the battery box. Thebatteries shall be positioned in well-ventilated areas

Yes ( ) No ( )

128 One (1) positive and one (1) negative jumper stud shall be provided Yes ( ) No ( )

129Batteries shall have a warranty of twelve (12) months that shallcommence upon the date of delivery of the apparatus

Yes ( ) No ( )

130

The engine shall be equipped with a thermostatically controlledengine cooling fan. The fan shall be belt driven and utilize a clutch toengage when the engine reaches a specified temperature and / orthe water pump is engaged

Yes ( ) No ( )

131When disengaged, the fan clutch shall allow forimproved performance from optional floor heaters, reduced cabinterior noise, increased acceleration and improved fuel economy

Yes ( ) No ( )

132The fan shall be equipped with a fail-safe engagement so that if theclutch fails the fan shall engage to prevent engine overheating

Yes ( ) No ( )

133

Drivelines shall have a heavy duty metal tube and shall be equippedwith Spicer 1710HD (or equal) universal joints to allow full-transmitted torque to the axle(s). Drive shafts shall be axiallystraight, concentric with axis and dynamically balanced

Yes ( ) No ( )

BATTERIES

CHASSIS OPTIONS

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134Two (2) 3/4” thick heavy duty steel tow eyes shall be securelyattached to the chassis frame rails at the front of the apparatus.They shall be mounted down below the bumper / cab

Yes ( ) No ( )

135

Two (2) heavy duty tow eyes made of 3/4” (0.75”) thick steel having2-1/2” diameter holes shall be mounted below the body at the rearof the vehicle to allow towing (not lifting) of the apparatus withoutdamage. The tow eyes will be welded to the lower end of a 5” steelchannel that is bolted at the end of the chassis frame rails. The toweyes shall be painted chassis black

Yes ( ) No ( )

136A diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank with a five (5) gallon capacity shallbe provided

Yes ( ) No ( )

137

The DEF tank shall include a heater fed by hot water directly fromthe engine block to prevent the DEF from becoming too cool tooperate correctly per EPA requirements. The tank shall include atemperature sensor to control the heater control valve that controlsthe feed of hot water from the engine to the DEF tank heater

Yes ( ) No ( )

138A sender shall be provided in the DEF tank connected to a levelgauge on the cab dash

Yes ( ) No ( )

139 The DEF tank shall be located left side below rear of cab Yes ( ) No ( )

140

A heat exchanger (cooler) shall be installed to maintaindesired power steering fluid temperature. The cooler shall be amodel DH-073-1-1 with air / oil design rated at 6300 BTU/HR @10GPM. The cooler shall be mounted in front of the radiator andplumbed with #10 lines

Yes ( ) No ( )

141

The vehicle shall be all-welded aluminum and fully enclosed tilt cab.The cab shall be designed exclusively for fire/rescue service and shallbe pre-engineered to ensure long life. It shall incorporate an integralwelded substructure of high-strength aluminum alloy extrusions thatcreates an occupant compartment that is essentially a protectiveperimeter

Yes ( ) No ( )

142

The cab shall be constructed from 3/16” (0.188”) 3003 H14aluminum alloy plate roof, floor, and outer skins welded to a high-strength 6063-T6 aluminum alloy extruded subframe. Wall supportsand roof bows are 6061 T6 aluminum alloy

Yes ( ) No ( )

143

The inner structure shall be designed to create an interlockinginternal ”roll-cage” effect by welding two (2) 3” x 3” x 0.188” wall-thickness 6063-T5 aluminum upright extrusions between the 3” x 3”x 0.375” wall-thickness 6061-T6 roof crossbeam and the 2.25” x 3” x0.375” wall-thickness 6063-T6 subframe structure in the front. Anadditional two (2) aluminum upright extrusions within the back-of-cab structure shall be welded between the rear roof perimeterextrusion and the subframe structure in the rear to complete theinterlocking framework. The four (4) upright extrusions -- two (2) inthe front and two (2) in the rear -- shall be designed to effectivelytransmit roof loads downward into the subframe structure to helpprotect the occupant compartment from crushing in a seriousaccident. All joints shall be electrically seam welded internally usingaluminum alloy welding wire

Yes ( ) No ( )

CAB MODEL

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144

The subframe structure shall be constructed from high-strength 6061-T6 aluminum extrusions welded together to provide a structural basefor the cab. It shall include a side-to-side C-channel extrusion acrossthe front, with 3/4” x 2-3/4” (.75” x 2.75”) full-width crossmembertubes spaced at critical points between the front and rear of the cab

Yes ( ) No ( )

145The cab floor shall be constructed from 3/16” (0.188”) 3003 H14smooth aluminum plate welded to the subframe structure

Yes ( ) No ( )

146The cab roof shall be constructed from 3/16” (0.188”) 3003 H14aluminum treadplate supported by a grid of fore-aft and side-to-sidealuminum extrusions

Yes ( ) No ( )

147

The cab roof perimeter shall be constructed from 4” x 6-5/8” (4” x6.625”) 6063-T5 aluminum extrusions with integral drip rails. Castaluminum corner joints shall be welded to the aluminum roofperimeter extrusions to ensure structural integrity. The roofperimeter shall be continuously welded to the cab roof plate toensure a leak-free roof structure

Yes ( ) No ( )

148The cab rear skin shall be constructed from 3/16” (0.188”) 3003 H14aluminum plate. Structural extrusions shall be used to reinforce therear wall

Yes ( ) No ( )

149

The left-hand and right-hand cab side skins shall be constructed from3/16” (0.188”) 3003 H14 smooth aluminum plate. The skins shall bewelded to structural aluminum extrusions at the top, bottom, andsides for additional reinforcement

Yes ( ) No ( )

150

The cab front skins shall be constructed from 3/16” (0.188”) 3003H14 smooth aluminum plate. The upper portion shall form thewindshield mask, and the lower portion shall form the cab front.Each front corner shall have a full 9” outer radius for strength andappearance. The left-hand and right-hand sides of the windshieldmask shall be welded to the left-hand and right-hand front doorframes, and the upper edge of the windshield mask shall be weldedto the cab roof perimeter extrusion for reinforcement. The cab frontshall be welded to the subframe C-channel extrusion below the lineof the headlights

Yes ( ) No ( )

151

The exterior of the cab shall be 96” wide x 130” long to allowsufficient room in the occupant compartment for up to eight (8) firefighters. The cab roof shall be approximately 101” above the groundwith the flat roof option. The back-of-cab to front axle length shall bea minimum of 58”

Yes ( ) No ( )

152Front axle fenderette trim shall be brushed aluminum forappearance and corrosion resistance. Bolt-in front wheel well linersshall be constructed of 3/16” (0.188”) composite material

Yes ( ) No ( )

153

The cab windshield shall be of a two-piece replaceable design. Thewindshield shall be made from 1/4” (0.25”) thick curved, laminatedsafety glass with a 75% light transmittance automotive tint. Acombined minimum viewing area of 2,700-sq. in. shall be provided.Forward visibility to the ground for the average (50th percentile)male sitting in the driver`s seat shall be no more than 11 feet 7inches from the front of the cab

Yes ( ) No ( )

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154

The cab shall be independently mounted from the body and chassisto isolate the cab structure from stresses caused by chassis twistingand body movements. Mounting points shall consist of two (2)forward-pivoting points, one (1) on each side; two (2) intermediaterubber load-bearing cushions located midway along the length of thecab, one on each side; and two (2) combination rubber shock mounts and cab latches located at the rear of the cab, one (1) on each side

Yes ( ) No ( )

155

An electric-over-hydraulic cab tilt system shall be provided to provide easy access to the engine. It shall consist of two (2) large-diameter,telescoping, hydraulic lift cylinders, one (1) on each side of the cabwith a frame-mounted electric-over-hydraulic pump for cylinderactuation

Yes ( ) No ( )

156

Safety flow fuses (velocity fuses) shall be provided in the hydrauliclift cylinders to prevent the raised cab from suddenly dropping incase of a burst hydraulic hose or other hydraulic failure. The safetyflow fuses shall operate when the cab is in any position, not just thefully raised position

Yes ( ) No ( )

157

The hydraulic pump shall have a manual override system as a backupin the event of an electrical failure. Lift controls shall be located in acompartment to the rear of the cab on the right side of theapparatus. A parking brake interlock shall be provided as a safetyfeature to prevent the cab from being tilted unless the parking breakis set

Yes ( ) No ( )

158

The entire cab shall be tilted through a 42-45 degree arc to allow foreasy maintenance of the engine, transmission and enginecomponents. A positive-engagement safety latch shall be provided tolock the cab in the full tilt position to provide additional safety forpersonnel working under the raised cab

Yes ( ) No ( )

159

In the lowered position, the cab shall be locked down by two (2)automatic, spring-loaded cab latches at the rear of the cab. A ”cabajar” indicator light shall be provided on the instrument panel towarn the driver when the cab is not completely locked into thelowered position

Yes ( ) No ( )

160The interior of the cab shall be of the open design with anergonomically-designed driver area that provides ready access to allcontrols as well as a clear view of critical instrumentation

Yes ( ) No ( )

161

The engine cover between the driver and the officer shall be a low-rise contoured design to provide sufficient seating and elbow roomfor the driver and the officer. The engine cover shall blend insmoothly with the interior dash and flooring of the cab. An all-aluminum subframe shall be provided for the engine cover forstrength. The overall height of the engine enclosure shall not exceed23” from the floor at each side and 27” in the center section. Theengine cover shall not exceed 41” in width at its widest point

Yes ( ) No ( )

162

The rear portion of the engine cover shall be provided with a lift-upsection to provide easy access for checking transmission fluid, powersteering fluid, and engine oil without raising the cab. The enginecover insulation shall consist of 3/4” dual density fiberglasscomposite panels with foil backing manufactured to specifically fitthe engine cover without modification to eliminate ”sagging” asfound with foam insulation. The insulation shall meet or exceed DOTstandard MVSS 302-1 and V-0 (UI subject 94 Test)

Yes ( ) No ( )

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163All cab floors shall be covered with a black rubber floor mat thatprovides an aggressive slip-resistant surface in accordance withcurrent NFPA 1901

Yes ( ) No ( )

164

A minimum of 57.25” of floor-to-ceiling height shall be provided inthe front seating area of the cab and a minimum of 67” floor-to-ceiling height shall be provided in the rear seating area. A minimumof 36” of seated headroom at the "H" point shall be provided overeach fender well

Yes ( ) No ( )

165The floor area in front of the front seat pedestals shall be no lessthan 20.5” side to side by 25.0” front to rear for the driver and noless than 20.5” side to side by 26.0” front to rear

Yes ( ) No ( )

166Battery jumper studs shall be provided to allow jump-starting of theapparatus without having to tilt the cab

Yes ( ) No ( )

167All exposed interior metal surfaces shall be pretreated using acorrosion prevention system

Yes ( ) No ( )

168

The interior of the cab shall be insulated to ensure the sound (dbA)level for the cab interior is within the limits stated in the currentedition of NFPA 1901. The insulation shall consist of 2 oz. waddingand 1/4” (0.25”) foam padding. The padding board shall be backedwith 1/4” (0.25”) thick reflective insulation. The backing shall be spun-woven polyester. Interior cab padding shall consist of a rear cabheadliner, a rear wall panel, and side panels between the front andrear cab doors

Yes ( ) No ( )

169

The overhead console and heater cover shall be covered withthermoformed, non-metallic, non-fiber trim pieces to provideexcellent scuff and abrasion resistance, as well as chemical stainresistance. The thermoformed material shall comply with FMVSS 302for flammability of interior materials

Yes ( ) No ( )

170The vehicle shall use a seven-position tilt and telescopic steeringcolumn to accommodate various size operators. An 18” paddedsteering wheel with a center horn button shall be provided

Yes ( ) No ( )

171

A full-width overhead console shall be mounted to the cab ceiling forplacement of siren and radio heads, and for warning light switches.The console shall be made from a thermoformed, non-metallicmaterial and shall have easily removable mounting plates

Yes ( ) No ( )

172

Storage areas, with hinged access doors, shall be provided below thedriver and officer seats. The driver side compartment shall beapproximately 19.25” x 17.75” x 5.75” high and the officer sidecompartment shall be approximately 18.25” x 22.5” x 11” high(19.25” x 17.75” x 5.75” w/ air ride)

Yes ( ) No ( )

173

The front cab steps shall be a minimum of 8” deep x 24” wide. Thefirst step shall be no more than 24.0” above the ground withstandard tires in the unloaded condition per NFPA 1901 standards.The rear cab steps shall be a minimum 12” deep x 21” wide. The rearsteps shall incorporate intermediate steps for easy access to the cab.The steps are to be located inside the doorsill, where they areprotected against weather. The step surfaces shall be aluminumdiamond plate with a multi-directional, aggressive gripping surfaceincorporated into the aluminum diamond plate in accordance withcurrent NFPA 1901

Yes ( ) No ( )

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174

A black rubber grip handle shall be provided on the interior of eachfront door below the door window to ensure proper hand holdswhile entering and exiting the cab. An additional black rubber griphandle shall be provided on the left and right side windshield postfor additional handholds

Yes ( ) No ( )

175There shall be reflective signs on each cab door in compliance withall NFPA requirements

Yes ( ) No ( )

176

Four (4) side-opening cab doors shall be provided. Doors shall beconstructed of a 3/16” (0.188”) aluminum plate outer material withan aluminum extruded inner framework to provide a structure that isas strong as the side skins

Yes ( ) No ( )

177

Front cab door openings shall be approximately 36” wide x 71.5”high, and the rear cab door openings shall be approximately 33.75”wide x 73” high. The front doors shall open approximately 75degrees, and the rear doors shall open approximately 80 degrees

Yes ( ) No ( )

178

The doors shall be securely fastened to the doorframes with full-length, stainless steel piano hinges, with 3/8” (0.375”) diameter pinsfor proper door alignment, long life, and corrosion resistance.Mounting hardware shall be treated with corrosion-resistantmaterial prior to installation. For effective sealing, an extrudedrubber gasket shall be provided around the entire perimeter of alldoors

Yes ( ) No ( )

179

Stainless steel paddle-style door latches shall be provided on theinteriors of the doors. The latches shall be designed and installed toprotect against accidental or inadvertent opening as required byNFPA 1901

Yes ( ) No ( )

180

The front door windows shall provide a minimum viewing area of530 sq. in. each. The rear door windows shall provide a minimumviewing area of 500 sq. in. each. All windows shall have 75% lighttransmittance automotive safety tint. Full roll-down windows shallbe provided for the front cab doors with worm gear drive cableoperation for positive operation and long life

Yes ( ) No ( )

181

Two (2) pantograph-style windshield wipers with two (2) separateelectric motors shall be provided for positive operation. The wipersshall be a wet-arm type with a one (1) gallon washer fluid reservoir,an intermittent-wipe function, and an integral wash circuit. Wiperarm length shall be approximately 28” and the blade lengthapproximately 20”. Each arm shall have a 70 degree sweep for fullcoverage of the windshield

Yes ( ) No ( )

182

An overhead mounted heater and defroster with a minimumcapacity of 60,000 BTU/HR and all necessary controls shall bemounted in the cab. The airflow system shall consist of two (2) levels,defrost and cab, and shall have fresh air and defogging capabilities

Yes ( ) No ( )

183

Cab controls shall be located on the cab instrument panel in thedashboard on the driver`s side where they are clearly visible andeasily reachable. Emergency warning light switches shall be installedin removable panels for ease of service

Yes ( ) No ( )

184 The following gauges or controls shall be provided:

185Controls and switches shall be identified as to their function by backlit wording adjacent to each switch, or indirect panel lighting adjacent to the controls

Yes ( ) No ( )

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186• Master battery switch/ignition switch(rocker with integral indicator)

Yes ( ) No ( )

187 • Starter switch/engine stop switch (rocker) Yes ( ) No ( )

188 • Heater and defroster controls with illumination Yes ( ) No ( )

189 • Marker light/headlight control switch with dimmer switch Yes ( ) No ( )

190 • Self-canceling turn signal control with indicators Yes ( ) No ( )

191• Windshield wiper switch with intermittent control and washer control

Yes ( ) No ( )

192 • Master warning light switch Yes ( ) No ( )

193 • Transmission oil temperature gauge Yes ( ) No ( )

194 • Air filter restriction indicator Yes ( ) No ( )

195• Pump shift control with green ”pump in gear” and ”o.k. to pump” indicator lights

Yes ( ) No ( )

196 • Parking brake controls with red indicator light on dash Yes ( ) No ( )

197 • Automatic transmission shift console Yes ( ) No ( )

198 • Electric horn button at center of steering wheel Yes ( ) No ( )

199 • Cab ajar warning light on the message center enunciator Yes ( ) No ( )

200A fast idle system shall be provided and controlled by the cab-mounted switch. The system shall increase engine idle speed to apreset RPM for increased alternator output

Yes ( ) No ( )

201

The cab and chassis system shall have a centrally located electricaldistribution area. All electrical components shall be located such thatstandard operations shall not interfere with or disrupt vehicleoperation. An automatic thermal-reset master circuit breakercompatible with the alternator size shall be provided. Automatic-reset circuit breakers shall be used for directional lights, cab heater,battery power, ignition, and other circuits. An access cover shall beprovided for maintenance access to the electrical distribution area

Yes ( ) No ( )

202

A six (6) place, constantly hot, and six (6) place ignition switched fusepanel and ground for customer-installed radios and chargers shall beprovided at the electrical distribution area. Radio suppression shallbe sufficient to allow radio equipment operation withoutinterference

Yes ( ) No ( )

203

All wiring shall be mounted in the chassis frame and protected fromimpact, abrasion, water, ice, and heat sources. The wiring shall becolor-coded and functionally-labeled every 3” on the outer surface ofthe insulation. The wiring harness shall conform to SAE 1127 withGXL temperature properties. Any wiring connections exposed to theoutside environment shall be weather-resistant. All harnesses shallbe covered in a loom that is rated at 280 degrees Fahrenheit.

Yes ( ) No ( )

204

A Vehicle Data Computer (VDC) shall be supplied within the electricalsystem to process and distribute engine and transmission ElectronicControl Module (ECM) information to chassis system gauges, themessage center, and related pump panel gauges. Communicationbetween the VDC and chassis system gauges shall be through a four(4) wire multiplexed communication system to ensure accurateengine and transmission data is provided at the cab dash and pump.The VDC shall be protected against corrosion, excessive heat,vibration, and physical damage

Yes ( ) No ( )

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205

Two (2) dual rectangular sealed beam halogen headlights shall beinstalled on the front of the cab, one (1) on each side, mounted in apolished chrome-plated bezel. The low beam headlights shallactivate with the release of the parking brake to provide daytimerunning lights (DRL) for additional safety. The headlight switch shallautomatically override the DRL for normal low beam/high beamoperation

Yes ( ) No ( )

206The apparatus cab shall meet and/or exceed relevant NFPA 1901load and impact tests required for compliance certification with thefollowing:

Yes ( ) No ( )

207Side Impact Dynamic Pre-Load per SAE J2422(Section 5)

208

Testing shall meet and/or exceed defined test using 13,000 ft-lbs offorce as a requirement. The cab shall be subject to a side impactrepresenting the force seen in a roll-over. The cab shall exhibitminimal to no intrusion into the cab’s occupant survival space, doorsshall remain closed and cab shall remain attached to frame

Yes ( ) No ( )

209Cab testing shall be completed using 13,776 ft-lbs of force exceedingtesting requirements

Yes ( ) No ( )

210Quasi-static Roof Strength (proof loads) per SAE J2422 (Section 6) / ECE R29, Annex 3, paragraph 5

211

Testing shall meet and/or exceed defined test using 22,046 lbs. ofmass as a requirement. Testing shall be completed using platen(s)distributed uniformly over all bearing members of the cab roofstructure

Yes ( ) No ( )

212Cab testing shall be completed using 23,561 lbs. of mass exceedingtesting requirements. The cab shall exhibit minimal to no intrusioninto the cab’s occupant survival space and doors shall remain closed

Yes ( ) No ( )

213

Additional cab testing shall be conducted using 117,336 lbs. of massexceeding testing requirements by over five (5) times. The cab shallexhibit minimal to no intrusion into the cab’s occupant survival spaceand the doors shall remain closed

Yes ( ) No ( )

214 Frontal Impact per SAE J2420

215

Testing shall meet and/or exceed defined test using 32,549 ft-lbs offorce as a requirement. The cab shall be subject to a frontal impactas defined by the standard. The cab shall exhibit minimal to nointrusion into the cab’s occupant survival space, doors shall remainclosed and cab shall remain attached to frame

Yes ( ) No ( )

216Cab testing shall be completed using 34,844 ft-lbs of force exceedingtesting requirements

Yes ( ) No ( )

217Additional cab testing shall be conducted using 65,891 ft-lbs of forceexceeding testing requirements by over two (2) times

Yes ( ) No ( )

218A copy of a certificate or letter verifying compliance to the aboveperformance by an independent, licensed, professional engineershall be provided upon request

Yes ( ) No ( )

219

The manufacturer shall ensure that the construction of theapparatus cab shall be in conformance with the established ISO-compliant quality system. Manufacturer shall be able to supply uponrequest documentation that current ISO procedures, workinstructions, workmanship standards, and calibration that directly orindirectly impacts the manufacture of this apparatus were strictlyadhered to during production

Yes ( ) No ( )

CAB TESTING AND ISO REQUIREMENTS

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220

The rear portion of the cab roof shall be raised 12”. This will provideat least 5` 7” standing room. The front of the vista hood shall besloped at 45 degrees from the vertical. The slope shall begin slightlyin front of the centerline of the front axle to leave room for warninglights and air conditioning in front of the vista. The main roofextrusion shall extend up into the vista to strengthen the roofperimeter. Windows shall be provided on front, side, and rear unlessotherwise specified

Yes ( ) No ( )

221The rear door shall have an 85” vertical dimension for improvedingress/egress characteristics

Yes ( ) No ( )

222The front cooling air intake grille shall be constructed of stainlesssteel mesh and supported by an impact-resistant chrome plated ABSframe providing no less than 81% open area

Yes ( ) No ( )

223The cab rear doors shall be moved to the rear of the wheel opening.This door placement facilitates easier entry and egress by reducingthe rear facing seat protrusion into the door opening

Yes ( ) No ( )

224 Rear door position to the 58” or (medium cab). Yes ( ) No ( )

225

Driver and officer door windows shall have the support pillar locatedtoward the front of the window. There shall be a vent that can beopened and closed within the window itself, located towards thefront

Yes ( ) No ( )

226The rear cab door windows shall be manually operated to raise andlower

Yes ( ) No ( )

227 The front windows of the cab shall have manual actuation. Yes ( ) No ( )

228Each cab door shall have a manual operated door lock actuated fromthe interior of each respective door. Exterior of each cab door shallbe provided with a barrel style keyed lock below the cab door handle

Yes ( ) No ( )

229The cab shall have 1250 keyed door locks provided on exterior doorsto secure the apparatus

Yes ( ) No ( )

230 All cab doors shall have “L” style exterior door latches. Yes ( ) No ( )

231Cab door handle scuff plates shall be a stainless steel and installed atall cab door "L" handles

Yes ( ) No ( )

232

The inner door panels shall be made from 1/8" (.125") aluminumplate painted Zolatone (or equal) gray. The cab door panels shallincorporate an easily removable panel for access to the latchingmechanism

Yes ( ) No ( )

233

Reflective yellow/red material striping shall be supplied on each ofthe cab doors. The stripes shall be angled from the lower outercorner to the upper inside corner forming an "A" shape when viewedfrom the rear. The reflective material shall be at least 96 squareinches and meet NFPA 1901 requirements

Yes ( ) No ( )

234

There shall be four (4) clear TecNiq model T440 4" circular LED lights(or equal) provided to illuminate the cab step well area. Each lightshall be mounted in a resilient shock absorbent grommet and belocated on each cab door in the inboard position. Each light shall beactivated by the cab door ajar circuit

Yes ( ) No ( )

CAB ROOF TYPE

GRILLE

CAB DOOR OPTIONS

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235

Two (2) Ramco model 6001FFR (or equal) remote controlled,aluminum mirrors shall be installed. The mirror shall incorporate afull face main section with a convex mirror with a housing modelCAS750 (or equal), mounted on the top. The adjustment of mainsections shall be through dash mounted switches. Location ofmirrors will be mounted on front corner of cab

Yes ( ) No ( )

236There shall be a fixed window provided between the front and reardoors on the driver`s side of the cab and on the officer's side of thecab

Yes ( ) No ( )

237 Window dimensions shall be as follows:238 44" C/A cab (short cab): 16"W x 24.5"H Yes ( ) No ( )239 58" - 80" C/A cab (medium - extended): 26.69"W x 24.5"H Yes ( ) No ( )

240Black linear low density polyethylene mud flaps shall be installed onthe rear of the cab front wheel wells. The design of the mud flapsshall have corrugated ridges to distribute water evenly

Yes ( ) No ( )

241

Front Cab door assist handrails shall consist of two (2) 1.25”diameter x 18” long 6063-T5 anodized aluminum tubes mounteddirectly behind the driver and officer door openings, one each side ofthe cab. The handrails shall be machine extruded with integral ribbed surfaces to assure a good grip. Handrails shall be installed betweenchrome end stanchions and shall be positioned at least 2” from themounting surface to allow a positive grip with a gloved hand

Yes ( ) No ( )

242

Rear Cab door assist handrails shall consist of two (2) 1.25” diameterx 36” long 6063-T5 anodized aluminum tubes mounted directlybehind the driver and officer rear door openings, one each side ofthe cab. The handrails shall be machine extruded with integral ribbed surfaces to assure a good grip. Handrails shall be installed betweenchrome end stanchions and shall be positioned at least 2” from themounting surface to allow a positive grip with a gloved hand

Yes ( ) No ( )

243The rear cab wall shall be constructed with the use of 3/16"aluminum diamond plate interlocking in aluminum extrusions

Yes ( ) No ( )

244

A mounting plate shall be provided for the battery chargerreceptacle, battery charger indicator, and if applicable, the air inlet.The plate shall be constructed of 14 gauge brushed finish stainlesssteel and be removable for service access to the receptacle(s) andindicator

Yes ( ) No ( )

245An overhead air-conditioner / heater system with a single radiatormounted condenser shall be supplied

Yes ( ) No ( )

246

The unit shall be mounted to the cab interior headliner in a mid cabposition away from all seating positions. The unit shall provide ten(10) comfort discharge louvers, four (4) to the back area of the caband six (6) to the front. These louvers will be used for AC and heatair delivery. Two (2) additional large front louvers shall be dampercontrolled to provide defogging and defrosting capabilities to thefront windshield as necessary

Yes ( ) No ( )

MIRRORS

MISC. EXTERIOR CAB OPTIONS

HVAC

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247The unit shall consist of a high output evaporator coil and heatercore with one (1) high output dual blower for front air delivery, andtwo (2) high performance single wheel blowers for rear air delivery

Yes ( ) No ( )

248

The control panel shall actuate the air-distribution system with aircylinders, which are to be separated from the brake system by an 85-90 PSI pressure protection valve. A three-speed blower switch shallcontrol air speed

Yes ( ) No ( )

249The condenser shall be radiator mounted and have a minimumcapacity of 65,000 BTU`s and shall include a receiver drier

Yes ( ) No ( )

250 Performance Data: (Unit only, no ducting or louvers)251 AC BTU: 55,000 Yes ( ) No ( )252 Heat BTU: 65,000 Yes ( ) No ( )253 CFM: 1300 @ 13.8V (All blowers) Yes ( ) No ( )

254The compressor shall be a ten-cylinder swash plate type Seltec modelTM-31HD (or equal) with a capacity of 19.1 cu. in. per revolution

Yes ( ) No ( )

255The system shall be capable of cooling the interior of the cab from100 degrees ambient to 75 degrees or less with 50% relativehumidity in 30 minutes or less

Yes ( ) No ( )

256Heating and air conditioning controls shall be located in the centerdash area upper tier offset to driver side

Yes ( ) No ( )

257

All seats shall be Seats, Inc. 911 brand (or equal). All seat positionsshall have a bright red retractable 3-point lap and shoulder harness.Extensions shall be provided with the seat belts so the male end canbe easily grasped and the female end easily located while sitting in anormal position

Yes ( ) No ( )

258 All seats shall be gray in color Yes ( ) No ( )

259 All seats shall have Turnout Tuff seat cover material or equal material Yes ( ) No ( )

260A tag that is in view of the driver stating seating capacity of six (6)personnel shall be provided

Yes ( ) No ( )

261 Driver seat shall include the following:262 One (1) air suspension seat shall be supplied for the driver`s position Yes ( ) No ( )263 • High back seat back Yes ( ) No ( )264 • Universal styling Yes ( ) No ( )

265 • Low profile air suspension assembly with rubber accordion cover Yes ( ) No ( )

266 • Weight, height and ride adjustment Yes ( ) No ( )267 • Built-in back and lumbar adjustment Yes ( ) No ( )268 • 4” fore and aft adjustment Yes ( ) No ( )269 Officer Seat:

270One (1) Universal Fixed SCBA officer`s position in front of the cab tothe right of the driver`s position

Yes ( ) No ( )

271 • High back seat back Yes ( ) No ( )272 • Universal styling Yes ( ) No ( )273 • Built-in back and lumbar adjustment Yes ( ) No ( )

274• Easy exit, flip up, and split headrest for improved exit with a selfcontained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

Yes ( ) No ( )

275 Universal SCBA Seats (2) shall include the following:

276

One (1) Universal SCBA seat shall be provided in the rear facingposition over the driver side wheel well, and one (1) Universal SCBAseat shall be provided in rear facing position over the officer sidewheel well

Yes ( ) No ( )

SEATING

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Any variations to the specifications are to be clearly noted.277 • High back seat back Yes ( ) No ( )

278 • Easy exit, flip up, and split headrest for improved exit with SCBA Yes ( ) No ( )

279Universal SCBA Seats (2) and Bench Seat (1) shall include the following:

280

Two (2) Universal SCBA seat backs and one (1), two (2) person benchstyle seat bottom with a single cushion shall be mounted on the rearwall of the cab. Each side of the seat riser shall be angled, providingsufficient leg room while entering and exiting the cab

Yes ( ) No ( )

281 • Universal styling Yes ( ) No ( )

282 • Easy exit, flip-up, and split head rest for improved exit with SCBA Yes ( ) No ( )

283• Bench cushion shall be constructed of high-density foam with aheavy duty wear resistant material

Yes ( ) No ( )

284There shall be two (2) hinged doors provided; one (1) each side ofthe seat riser enabling access to store equipment below the rear wallbench seat

Yes ( ) No ( )

285ReadyReach, or equal, seat belt extenders shall be provided for allseats. The extender shall include an arm that places the shoulder belt D-loop in a closer, easier to reach location

Yes ( ) No ( )

286

A quantity of five (5) IMMI SmartDock Gen2 SCBA, or equal, storagebrackets shall be provided for air pack bottles. The brackets providedshall offer a strap-free docking station with single-motion SCBAinsertion and hands-free release when the firefighter stands up toexit the seat. These will be located on the following seats: Officer's,rear facing and forward facing seats

Yes ( ) No ( )

287

An aluminum map/storage box shall be installed in the cab. The mapbox shall be constructed of 1/8" (.125) inch smooth aluminum. Two(2) hinged drop down doors, with push button latches, shall beinstalled on the front of the box for the access to two (2) storageareas (separated by a vertical divider). Each storage area shall haveone (1) horizontal fixed shelve for storage of ring binders, mapbooks, etc. Each latch shall have a 25 lb. rating. The box shall bemounted on the vertical uprights in the center of the cab betweenthe driver and officer seating positions. The map box shall be securedand tested to meet with current NFPA. requirements. Dimensions fordivided storage area are 34" W x 6" H x 13.5" D

Yes ( ) No ( )

288Cab instrument panel, overhead console, trim panels, headliner, anddoor panels shall be gray

Yes ( ) No ( )

289Padded sun visors shall be provided for the driver and officermatching the interior trim of the cab and shall be flush mounted intothe underside of the overhead console

Yes ( ) No ( )

290

The engine cover shall blend in smoothly with the interior dash andflooring of the cab. The upper left and right sides shall have a slopedtransition surface running front to rear providing increased space forthe driver and officer

Yes ( ) No ( )

MISC. INTERIOR CAB OPTIONS

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291

The engine cover and engine service access door cover shall bemolded 18 lb./cu. ft. (+/-0.5) flexible integral skinned polyurethanefoam at a Durometer of 60 (+/- 5.0) per ASTM F1957-99. The covershall be approximately .5" thick with a minimum skin thickness of0.0625 inches. The cover shall be provided to reduce thetransmission of noise and heat from the engine. The cover shall beblack and feature a pebble grain finish for slip resistance

Yes ( ) No ( )

292

The center and officer side dash shall be constructed from .125"smooth aluminum plate painted to match the cab interior. Theofficer side dash panel shall be lowered to provide increasedvisibility. A hinged access panel shall be provided on top of thecenter dash to provide easy access to components within

Yes ( ) No ( )

293

The lower kick panels below the dash to be constructed from .125"aluminum smooth plate painted to match cab interior. The panelsshall be removable to allow for servicing components that may belocated behind the panels

Yes ( ) No ( )

294

One (1) Havis model C-MD-107 slide-out mount with a model C-HDM-135 mounting base shall be provided on the officer side cab dash. AHavis model UT-101 universal laptop computer mount shall beprovided on the slide-out

Yes ( ) No ( )

295Three (3) medical glove boxes shall be provided inside the cab. Thebox shall have a slotted hinged lid that shall allow gloves to removedwith the lid in the closed position.

Yes ( ) No ( )

296

A Weldon LED dome light (or equal) assembly with one (1) white lensand one (1) red lens and plastic housing shall be installed. The whitelight activates with appropriate cab door and light assembly switch,the red light activates with light assembly mounted switch only

Yes ( ) No ( )

297There shall be two (2) mounted in the front of the cab, one (1) in thedriver and one (1) in the officer ceiling

Yes ( ) No ( )

298There shall be two (2) mounted in the rear of the cab, one (1) in thedriver side and one (1) in the officer side ceiling

Yes ( ) No ( )

299The battery charger receptacle shall be a Kussmaul 20 AMP NEMA 5-20 with a cover. Super Auto-Eject receptacle shall be completelysealed and have an automatic power line disconnect

Yes ( ) No ( )

300The receptacle shall be located outside driver's door next to handrailand the cover color shall be Yellow

Yes ( ) No ( )

301

The cab operational instruments shall be located in the dashboardon the driver side of the cab and shall be clearly visible. The panelshall be backlit for increased visibility during day and night timeoperations. The gauges in this panel shall be in English and shallbe the following:

Yes ( ) No ( )

302 • Speedometer/Odometer Yes ( ) No ( )303 • Tachometer with integral hour meter Yes ( ) No ( )304 • Engine oil pressure gauge with warning light and buzzer Yes ( ) No ( )

305 • Engine water temperature gauge with warning light and buzzer Yes ( ) No ( )

306• Two (2) air pressure gauges with a warning light and buzzer (frontair and rear air)

Yes ( ) No ( )

307 • Fuel gauge Yes ( ) No ( )308 • Voltmeter Yes ( ) No ( )

CAB ELECTRICAL OPTIONS

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Any variations to the specifications are to be clearly noted.309 • Transmission oil temperature gauge Yes ( ) No ( )

310There shall be a pair of Whelen (or equal) 600 LED turn signal lightheads with populated arrow pattern and amber lens mounted upperheadlight bezel and wired with weatherproof connectors

Yes ( ) No ( )

311JW Speaker LED headlight model 8800, or equal, shall be provided.LED lights shall be provided in the low and high beam position of thehead lamp assembly

Yes ( ) No ( )

312A plug-in type receptacle for hand held spotlights, cell phones,chargers, etc. shall be installed officer side dash. The receptacle shallbe wired battery hot

Yes ( ) No ( )

313 Battery Charger shall be include:

314A Kussmaul LPC 20 battery charger, or equal, with remote mountedLED display shall be installed behind the driver's seat

Yes ( ) No ( )

315

A fully automatic charging system shall be installed on the apparatus.The system shall have a 120 volt, 60 hertz, 7 amp AC input with anoutput of 20 amps 12 volts DC. The battery charging system shall beconnected directly to the shoreline

Yes ( ) No ( )

316

The system shall include a remote charging status indicator panel.The panel shall consist of two (2) LED lights to provide a visual signalif battery voltage is good or drops below 11.5 volts. Themicroprocessor shall be continuously powered from the battery toprovide the charge status

Yes ( ) No ( )

317The quad cab headlight bezels shall contain rectangular sealed beamhalogen lights

Yes ( ) No ( )

318

An momentary override switch shall be provided for the DieselParticulate Filter (DPF) regeneration. The switch will inhibit theregeneration process until the switch is reset or the engine is shutdown and restarted. The switch shall be located within reach of thedriver

Yes ( ) No ( )

319A speedometer shall be provided in the officer side multiplex displayin the cab

Yes ( ) No ( )

320

There shall be a Tessco P/N 90942, or equal, universal antenna basemounted on the cab roof with a weatherproof connector. Theantenna base shall be NMO Motorola Style (equivalent to a MATMstyle) with RG58U coax cable. The antenna shall be located (locationto be specified)

Yes ( ) No ( )

321

The compartment floors, front panels, vertical side sheets, rear walls,door openings, wheel wells, compartment panels, dividing walls, andreinforcements shall be constructed of 12 gauge 304L stainless steelmaterial. The exterior of the body shall be prepared for job colorpaint finish

Yes ( ) No ( )

322

To eliminate unnecessary seams and overlapping areas, theconstruction of all component panels shall feature break-formedfabrication. Component panels shall be in single metal sectionswherever possible

Yes ( ) No ( )

323The assembly of body component panels shall be with inert gas,continuous feed welders

Yes ( ) No ( )

324Structural supports shall be incorporated into the overall design toprovide the necessary support for component panels and bodymodules

Yes ( ) No ( )

BODY

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325

The body shall be a free standing module supported only by the topof the frame rails using a transverse 3/16" thick 304L stainless steelstructure assembly. This structure shall be secured in a minimum offour (4) locations using a double flex mount system and anglebrackets bolted to both the body structural assembly, and the sidesof the chassis frame rails using Grade 8 fasteners. Mylar shall be usedto isolate the structural assembly from the frame rails

Yes ( ) No ( )

326Each compartment door opening shall have a double break-formeddoor jamb

Yes ( ) No ( )

327

The compartment floor construction shall permit easy cleaning witha true sweep-out design. The outer floor area, making up thecompartment door jamb, shall also incorporate a triple break-formedconstruction for recessed door seal inboard of the exterior of thebody. This shall be required to eliminate road splash and debris fromentering the compartments at floor level. There shall be a minimumof two (2) 3/8" drain holes in the compartment floors

Yes ( ) No ( )

328Each interior compartment seam shall be sealed with a silver siliconecaulk. The rear walls of each compartment shall be provided with abright stainless steel louvered vent.

Yes ( ) No ( )

329Compartment L1, ahead of the rear wheels, shall be 42" wide x 63"high x 26" deep

Yes ( ) No ( )

330Compartment L2, above the rear wheels, shall be 60" wide x 33" highx 26" deep

Yes ( ) No ( )

331Compartment L3, behind the rear wheels, shall be 48" wide x 63"high x 26" deep

Yes ( ) No ( )

332Compartment R1, ahead of the rear wheels, shall be 42" wide x 63"high x 26" deep in lower section and 14" deep in the upper section

Yes ( ) No ( )

333Compartment R2, above the rear wheels, shall be 60.0" wide x 33"high x 12" deep

Yes ( ) No ( )

334Compartment R3, behind the rear wheels, shall be 48" wide x 63"high x 26" deep in lower section and 12" deep in the upper section

Yes ( ) No ( )

335The entire rear panel of the body shall be covered using smooth FRPpanels for application of the Chevron graphics. The rear panel areashall be of the flat back body design

Yes ( ) No ( )

336

A 12" deep rear tailboard of 3/16" aluminum treadplate shall beprovided full width of the body. The standing surface of the tailboardshall be provided with non-skid Bustin Tread (or equal) weldedinserts

Yes ( ) No ( )

337Grab rails shall be provided one each side on the rear of the body,and a horizontal grab rail shall be provided below the hose bed

Yes ( ) No ( )

338 Rear Panel Compartment

339

Compartment B1, located centered ahead of the rear tailboard, shallbe 46" wide x approximately 40" high x 30" deep. Solid walls shall be provided on both sides of the rear compartment. This compartmentshall be of 12 gauge 304L stainless steel.

Yes ( ) No ( )

340A roll up door with satin finish shall be provided on allcompartments. The door(s) shall be installed in the followinglocation(s): L1, L2, L3, R1, R2, R3, and B1

Yes ( ) No ( )

Body Compartments - Left Side (Driver Side)

Body Compartments - Right Side (Officer Side)

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341

The door slats shall be double wall box frame and manufacturedfrom anodized aluminum. The slats shall have interlocking end shoeson each slat. The slats shall have interlocking joints with a PVC/vinylinner seal to prevent any metal to metal contact and inhibit moistureand dust penetration

Yes ( ) No ( )

342

The track shall be anodized aluminum with a finishing flangeincorporated to provide a finished look around the perimeter of thedoor without additional trim or caulking. The track shall have areplaceable side seal to prevent water and dust from entering thecompartment

Yes ( ) No ( )

343The doors shall be counterbalanced for ease in operation. A fullwidth latch bar shall be operable with one hand, even with heavygloves. Securing method shall be a positive latch device

Yes ( ) No ( )

344A magnetic type switch integral to the door shall be supplied fordoor ajar indication and compartment light activation

Yes ( ) No ( )

345The door opening shall be reduced by 2” in width and approximately8-9” in height depending on door height

Yes ( ) No ( )

346

A drip pan shall be supplied for each roll-up door. The drip pan shallbe made from a high strength aluminum alloy. The splashguard andend caps shall be made from extruded and injection molded high-impact plastic. Drip pan location(s): L1, L2, L3, R1, R2, R3, and B1

Yes ( ) No ( )

347There shall be an aluminum adjustable shelf provided forcompartment L1, L2, L3, R1 and R3

Yes ( ) No ( )

348

The shelf shall be constructed of 3/16” (.187”) smooth aluminumplate. The shelf shall have a minimum 2” front and rear lips toaccommodate optional plastic interlocking compartment tilesystems. For additional strength and reinforcement of the shelfa return break shall be provided on the outward lip. The adjustableshelf shall be capable of holding 250 lbs.

Yes ( ) No ( )

349The shelf shall be sized, width and depth, to match the size andlocation in the compartment

Yes ( ) No ( )

350

Tracks shall be provided in L1, L2, L3, R1, and R3 for use withadjustable shelves and/or trays in deep non-transversecompartments. The tracks shall be vertically mounted and attachedto the side and/or rear walls of the compartments

Yes ( ) No ( )

351There shall be an aluminum adjustable shelf provided in the upperarea of compartment R3 upper, the shelf shall be notched intoextended side compartment area

Yes ( ) No ( )

352

The shelf shall be constructed of 3/16” (.187”) smooth aluminumplate. The shelf shall have a minimum 2” front and rear lips toaccommodate optional plastic interlocking compartment tilesystems. The adjustable shelf shall be capable of holding 100 lbs.

Yes ( ) No ( )

353The shelf shall be sized, width and depth, to match the size andlocation in the compartment

Yes ( ) No ( )

354Tracks shall be provided in R3 upper for use with shallow depthadjustable shelves. The tracks shall be vertically mounted andattached to the side and/or rear walls of the compartments

Yes ( ) No ( )

Shelves - Adjustable - (12" Deep) (Quantity of 1)

Permanent Shelves (Quantity 2)

Shelves - Adjustable - (26" Deep) (Quantity of 5)

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355There shall be a permanent mounted stainless steel shelf providedfor compartment R1, R3. The shelf shall be at the offset within thecompartment

Yes ( ) No ( )

356

The shelf shall be constructed of 12 gauge stainless steel. The shelfshall have a minimum 2” front lip for added strength andreinforcement and to accommodate optional plastic interlockingcompartment tile systems. The shelf shall be able to hold 250 lbs.

Yes ( ) No ( )

357Shall be a bolt in mounted aluminum shelf provided forcompartments L2 and L3

Yes ( ) No ( )

358

The shelf shall be constructed of 3/16” (.187”) smooth aluminumplate. The shelf shall have a minimum 2” front lip for added strengthand shall be capable of holding 250 lbs. Location: One (1) in L2, andtwo (2) in L3

Yes ( ) No ( )

359Partition, bolt-in vertical partition wall. Locate in L1, L2, L3, R1, andR3. Partition constructed out of 3/16" 3003 smooth plate

Yes ( ) No ( )

360Locate One (1) in L1, Three (3) in L2, Two (2) in L3, One (1) R1, andFour (4) in R3

Yes ( ) No ( )

361 Shall provide a floor mounted roll-out tray in compartment B1 Yes ( ) No ( )

362

The roll-out tray shall be constructed of 3/16” (.187”) smoothaluminum plate with a sanded finish and welded corners forincreased strength and rigidity. The tray shall be sized in width anddepth as applicable

Yes ( ) No ( )

363The drawer slides shall feature one hundred percent extension. Thetray shall utilize a gas spring to secure the tray in the open or closedposition

Yes ( ) No ( )

364 The roll-out tray shall have a total capacity of 500 lbs. Yes ( ) No ( )

365Shall provide a roll-out/tilt-down tray that is adjustable and mountedin compartment L1. For use on single depth or rescue stylecompartments

Yes ( ) No ( )

366The roll-out tilt-down tray shall be constructed of 3/16” (.187)aluminum with welded corners for strength and rigidity. The trayshall be sized in width and depth as applicable

Yes ( ) No ( )

367

An Innovative Industries SlideMaster Tip Down frame and channelassembly or equivalent shall be provided for the tray. A positive twistlock shall be provided to lock the tray in the stored position. The trayshall roll out approximately 90% from its stored position and shall tip30 degrees from horizontal

Yes ( ) No ( )

368The capacity rating of the tray, in the extended position, shall be 250lbs. distributed

Yes ( ) No ( )

369Adjustable roll-out aluminum toolboards shall be provided forcompartment L1

Yes ( ) No ( )

370The toolboards shall be constructed of 3/16” (.187”) smoothaluminum plate with a sanded finish and be sized in height anddepth as applicable

Yes ( ) No ( )

Bolt in Shelves (Quantity 3)

Compartment Dividers (Quantity 11)

Trays

Toolboards- Adjustable (Quantity 3)

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371

The toolboards shall be mounted on drawer slides at the top andbottom that will permit the board to roll out of the compartment foreasier access to tools and/or equipment. The slide mechanisms shallhave ball bearings for ease of extension and retraction operation anddependable service. The toolboards shall be mounted at top andbottom on adjustable tracking for ease of placement. Slide extendsup to 36" inches

Yes ( ) No ( )

372The capacity rating shall be 500 lb. maximum at full extension. Alatch shall be utilized to secure the toolboards in the open or closedposition

Yes ( ) No ( )

373

A hose bed cover constructed of Red 18 oz. PVC vinyl coatedpolyester shall be installed over the apparatus hose bed. The basefabric shall be 1000 x 1300 Denier (or equal) polyester with a fabriccount of 20 x 20 per square inch

Yes ( ) No ( )

374

The front edge of the hose bed cover shall be mechanically attachedto the body. The sides of the cover shall be held in place with heavyduty Velcro strips running the length of the hose bed. The rear of thecover shall have an integral flap that extends down to cover the rearof the hose bed. This flap shall be secured in place with heavy dutynylon straps to comply with the latest edition of NFPA 1901

Yes ( ) No ( )

375

A crosslay cover constructed of Red 18 oz. PVC vinyl coated polyestershall be installed on the crosslay. The base fabric shall be 1000 x1300 Denier (or equal) polyester with a fabric count of 20 x 20 persquare inch

Yes ( ) No ( )

376

The crosslay cover shall be held in place across the top of the bodyby chrome snaps. The sides of the cover shall have integral flaps thatextend down to cover the sides of the crosslay. The side flaps shall besecured in place to comply with the latest edition of NFPA 1901

Yes ( ) No ( )

377 Pump module shall be 76" wide Yes ( ) No ( )

378

A lower pump enclosure module shall be installed. The substructureshall be constructed entirely of 12 gauge 304L stainless steel using abreak-formed design for the components. Transverse 3/16" thick304L stainless steel break-formed cross members shall support the12 gauge substructure and the exterior panels independently fromthe cab and rear body of the apparatus. The cross members shall beisolated from the frame rails using mylar

Yes ( ) No ( )

379 The pump module shall be 50" wide front to back, plus flex joints Yes ( ) No ( )

380The pump enclosure shall be 76" wide side to side, plus runningboards

Yes ( ) No ( )

381

The pump enclosure shall be a free standing module supported onlyby the top of the frame rails in a minimum of four places, andsecured with angle brackets bolted to both the pump enclosuresupport cross rails, and the side of the chassis frame rails

Yes ( ) No ( )

382Maximum size brushed stainless steel fully removable bolt-on accesspanels shall be installed on each side of the pump enclosure

Yes ( ) No ( )

COVERS

PUMP MODULE

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383

All side panels, instrument panels, and bezels shall be cut and de-burred to eliminate sharp edges. For best uniform appearance, allbrushed finish on the stainless steel trim pieces shall run in the samehorizontal direction

Yes ( ) No ( )

384

Two (2) 3/16" non-skid aluminum treadplate running boards shall bebolted to the pump enclosure substructure. Running boards shall bea minimum of 12" deep. For increased slip resistance, the standingsurface of the running boards shall be provided with Bustin Tread (orequal) non-skid inserts

Yes ( ) No ( )

385The upper pump enclosure area shall be built of 304L stainless steelwith brushed stainless steel outer trim to blend with the lowermodule trim pieces

Yes ( ) No ( )

386Three (3) preconnected crosslay compartments shall be provided atthe rear of the upper pump module. The crosslay divider shall be1/4" thick smooth aluminum with DA finish

Yes ( ) No ( )

387There shall be a stainless steel floor which shall include holes forventilation and cut-outs for the swivel elbows to allow preconnectedhose to be deployed from both sides of the truck

Yes ( ) No ( )

388Each of the crosslays shall accommodate up to 300` of double jacketpreconnected hose for the selected discharges in a double wide stack

Yes ( ) No ( )

389The remaining area above the enclosure shall be used for top openmiscellaneous equipment storage. The floor in this area shall be non-skid aluminum treadplate

Yes ( ) No ( )

390

The driver and officer side pump panels shall be constructed of 14gauge stainless steel. Each panel shall have the ability to be removedfrom the module for easier access and for maintenance in the pumparea

Yes ( ) No ( )

391The gauge panel shall swing downward/forward for access toelectrical connections on panel. Includes two (2) cable hold opens,and push button latches

Yes ( ) No ( )

392Color coded pump panel labels shall be supplied to be in accordancewith NFPA 1901 compliance

Yes ( ) No ( )

393 A 780 gallon (U.S.) “R” booster tank shall be supplied Yes ( ) No ( )

394

The booster tank shall be constructed of polypropylene material. Thebooster tank shall be completely removable without disturbing ordismounting the apparatus body structure. The top of the boostertank is fitted with removable lifting assembly designed to facilitatetank removal

Yes ( ) No ( )

PUMP PANELS

MISC. PUMP PANELS OPTIONS

WATER TANK

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395

The booster tank top, sides, and bottom shall be constructed of aminimum 1/2” (0.50”) thick black UV-stabilized copolymerpolypropylene. Joints and seams shall be fused using nitrogen gas asrequired and tested for maximum strength and integrity. The tankconstruction shall include technology wherein a sealant shall beinstalled between the plastic components prior to being fusionwelded. This sealing method will provide a liquid barrier offering leakprotection in the event of a weld compromise. The tank cover shallbe constructed of 1/2" thick polypropylene and UV stabilized, toincorporate a multi-piece locking design, which allows for individualremoval and inspection if necessary. The tank cover(s) shall be flushor recessed 3/8" from the top of the tank and shall be fused to thetank walls and longitudinal partitions for maximum integrity. Eachone of the covers shall have hold downs consisting of 2" minimumpolypropylene dowels spaced a maximum of 40” apart. These dowelsshall extend through the covers and will assist in keeping the coversrigid under fast filling conditions

Yes ( ) No ( )

396

The tank shall have a combination vent and manual fill tower with ahinged lid. The fill tower shall be constructed of 1/2" polypropyleneand shall be a typical dimension of 8" x 8" outer perimeter (subjectto change for specific design applications). The fill tower shall be bluein color indicating that it is a water-only fill tower. The tower shallhave a 1/4" thick removable polypropylene screen and apolypropylene hinged cover. The capacity of the tank shall beengraved on the top of the fill tower lid

Yes ( ) No ( )

397

The booster tank shall have two (2) tank plumbing openings. One (1)for a tank-to-pump suction line with an anti-swirl plate, and one (1)for a tank fill line. All tank fill couplings shall be backed with flowdeflectors to break up the stream of water entering the tank, and becapable of withstanding sustained fill rates per the tank fill inlet size

Yes ( ) No ( )

398

The sump shall be constructed of a minimum of 1/2" polypropylene.The sump shall have a minimum 3" N.P.T. threaded outlet for a drainplug per NFPA. This shall be used as a combination clean-out anddrain. All tanks shall have an anti-swirl plate located approximately3” above the inside floor

Yes ( ) No ( )

399

The transverse and longitudinal swash partitions shall bemanufactured of a minimum of 3/8" polypropylene. All partitionsshall be equipped with vent and air holes to permit movement of airand water between compartments. The partitions shall be designedto provide maximum water flow. All swash partitions interlock withone another and are completely fused to each other as well as to thewalls of the tank. All partitions and spacing shall comply with NFPA1901. The walls shall be welded to the floor of the tank providingmaximum strength

Yes ( ) No ( )

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400

Inside the fill tower there shall be a combination vent/overflow pipe.The vent overflow shall be a minimum of schedule 40 polypropylenepipe with an I.D. of 3" or larger that is designed to run through thetank. This outlet shall direct the draining of overflow water past therear axle, thus reducing the possibility of freeze-up of thesecomponents in cold environments. This drain configuration shall alsoassure that rear axle tire traction shall not be affected when movingforward

Yes ( ) No ( )

401The booster tank shall undergo extensive testing prior to installationin the truck. All water tanks shall be tested and certified as tocapacity on a calibrated and certified tilting scale

Yes ( ) No ( )

402

Each tank shall be weighed empty and full to provide precise fluidcapacity. Each tank shall be delivered with a Certificate of Capacitydelineating the weight empty and full and the resultant capacitybased on weight. Engineering estimates for capacity calculationsshall not be permitted for capacity certification. The tank must bedesigned and fabricated by a tank manufacturer that is ISO certified.The ISO certification must be to the current standard in effect at thetime of the design and fabrication of the tank

Yes ( ) No ( )

403

A tag shall be installed on the apparatus in a convenient location andcontain pertinent information including a QR code readable bycommercially available smart phones. The information contained onthe tag shall include the capacity of the water and foam (s), themaximum fill and pressure rates, the serial number of the tank, thedate of manufacture, the tank manufacturer, and contactinformation. The QR code will allow the user to connect with thetank manufacturer for additional information and assistance

Yes ( ) No ( )

404

The tank shall have a limited Lifetime warranty that provideswarranty service for the life of the fire apparatus in which the tank isinstalled. Warranties are transferable if the apparatus ownershipchanges by requesting the transfer from the tank manufacturer

Yes ( ) No ( )

405

One (1) 2” pump-to-tank fill line having a 2” manually operated fullflow valve. The valve control shall be located at the pump operator`spanel and shall visually indicate the position of the valve at all times.The fill line shall be controlled using a chrome handle with anintegral tag

Yes ( ) No ( )

406

The valve shall be an Akron 8800HD series (or equal) with a 316stainless steel ball and dual polymer seats for ease of operation andincreased abrasion resistance. The valve shall have a self-locking ballfeature using an automatic friction lock design to balance thestainless steel ball when in a throttle position with water flowingthrough it

Yes ( ) No ( )

407The valve shall be swing-out design to allow the valve body to beremoved for servicing without disassembling the plumbing

Yes ( ) No ( )

408All fabricated piping shall be a minimum of Schedule 10 stainlesssteel for superior corrosion resistance and decreased friction loss

Yes ( ) No ( )

TANK PLUMBING

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409

One (1) manually operated 3” Akron (or equal) valve shall beinstalled between the pump suction and the booster tank. Includesflex hose with stainless steel hose clamps for connection to the 4"tank sump outlet. The valve control shall be located at the pumpoperator`s panel and shall visually indicate the position of the valveat all times

Yes ( ) No ( )

410

The valve shall be an Akron 8800HD series (or equal) with a 316stainless steel ball and dual polymer seats for ease of operation andincreased abrasion resistance. The valve shall have a self-locking ballfeature using an automatic friction lock design to balance thestainless steel ball when in a throttle position and water is flowingthrough it

Yes ( ) No ( )

411The valve shall be a swing-out design to allow the valve body to beremoved for servicing without disassembling the plumbing

Yes ( ) No ( )


Yes ( ) No ( )

413

A check valve shall be provided in the tank to pump supply line toprevent the possibility of "back filling" the water tank. The valvecontrol shall be located at the pump operator`s panel and shallvisually indicate the position of the valve at all times

Yes ( ) No ( )

414 Ladders on the unit should be Alco-Lite or comparable

415The length of ladders capable of being stored shall be the following:24' 2-section, 14' roof ladder and 10' attic ladder w/shoes

Yes ( ) No ( )

416

A storage tunnel shall be provided, constructed of break formed.125" aluminum sheet, located behind the officer uppercompartments. Includes a hinged rear access door (wired to doorajar) with a 2-point bent D-ring latch

Yes ( ) No ( )

417Tunnel shall be capable of holding: (1) 2-section ladder, (1) roofladder, (1) attic ladder, (2) pike poles, and (2) 6" x 10` hard suctionhoses individually vertically stacked with stops

Yes ( ) No ( )

418

Dual lighted LED folding steps shall be positioned to the driver siderear of the body. The steps shall be NFPA compliant for access to thehose bed storage area and in step height and surface area. The stepsshall be staggered stepped as applicable with tailboard depth, notapplicable with recessed step mounting

Yes ( ) No ( )

419

Dual lighted LED folding step with LED lights integral to the step onthe top to provide NFPA requirements of 2 FC (20 lx) on the steppingsurface. Folding step shall also have a LED light integral to thebottom of the step to meet NFPA requirements of a stepping surfaceup to 18” below the step

Yes ( ) No ( )

420The folding step shall sustain a minimum static load of 500 lbs. Thefolding step shall also meet NFPA slip resistance qualifications

Yes ( ) No ( )

LADDER AND STORAGE RACKS

HANDRAILS AND STEPS

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421

An 8" deep non-skid aluminum treadplate step with mitered cornersshall be installed above the rear panel compartment door openingfor ease of access to the upper body area. The step shall include aBustin tread, or equal, insert for increased traction and drainage. Thewidth of the step shall be 38" when one rear discharge is selected or31" when two rear discharges are selected

Yes ( ) No ( )

422

One (1) hand rail shall be installed (as applicable) in compliance withcurrent NFPA. The hand rail shall be constructed of 6063T5 1.25” ODanodized aluminum tube, with an integral ribbed surface to assure agood grip for personnel safety, mounted between chromestanchions

Yes ( ) No ( )

423

Dual lighted LED folding step(s), quantity of ten (10), shall be locatedfive (5) on officer side front compartment face and five (5) on driverside front compartment face. The folding step(s) shall meet currentNFPA in step height and surface area

Yes ( ) No ( )

424

Dual lighted LED folding step with LED lights integral to the step onthe top to provide NFPA requirements of 2 fc (20 lx) on the steppingsurface. Folding step shall also have a LED light integral to thebottom of the step to meet NFPA requirements of a stepping surfaceup to 18” below the step. The folding step shall sustain a minimumstatic load of 500 lb. with a 3 to 1 safety factor. The folding step shallalso meet NFPA slip resistance qualifications. Corrosion resistanceshall be demonstrated by a 1000 hr. salt spray test with no visiblesigns of deterioration of the step body or hardware

Yes ( ) No ( )

425

Two (2) hand rails (one on each side) shall be installed in compliancewith current NFPA. The hand rail shall be constructed of 6063T51.25” OD anodized aluminum tube, with an integral ribbed surface toassure a good grip for personnel safety, mounted between chromestanchions

Yes ( ) No ( )

426Hose Bed Capacity - Hose bed hose load allowance on the apparatusshall be a minimum of 1200 lbs.

Yes ( ) No ( )

427The apparatus shall have an overall maximum height restriction of 9’11”

Yes ( ) No ( )

428 The unit shall have an overall maximum length restriction of 31’ 6” Yes ( ) No ( )

429Equipment allowance on the apparatus shall be a minimum of 2500lbs. This allowance is in addition to the weight of the hoses andground ladders

Yes ( ) No ( )

430The rear tires shall have a set of black mud flaps mounted behind therear chassis wheels

Yes ( ) No ( )

431Hose bed divider hand holds (2), shall be a hand hole cut-out(s) onthe trailing edge of each hose bed divider. The cut-out(s) isspecifically sized for use in adjusting of the hose bed divider

Yes ( ) No ( )

432 There shall be adjustable hose bed divider(s) provided (2) Yes ( ) No ( )

433A recessed fuel fill shall be provided at the driver side rear wheel wellarea

Yes ( ) No ( )

434The construction of the wheel well assemblies shall be an integralpart of the overall body design. Rear fender panels shall be formedof 12 gauge 304L stainless steel

Yes ( ) No ( )

MISC. BODY OPTIONS

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435

Mirror polished stainless steel fenderettes shall be installed at theouter panels and protrude a maximum of 3/4". Black closed cell foamrubber shall be installed between the flare and outer wheel wellpanel. Mounting hardware shall not be visible on the exterior of thebody

Yes ( ) No ( )

436

Bolt-on 16 gauge 304L stainless steel wheel well liners shall beinstalled, unpainted. A minimum of 1/4" spacing shall be provided atthe lower leading and trailing mounting areas for proper drainageand ventilation

Yes ( ) No ( )

437The overall body height shall be 94" from the bottom of the body tothe top of the upper hose bed side sheets

Yes ( ) No ( )

438The upper hose body shall be 59" wide, constructed of the same304L stainless steel material as the compartments and shall usewelded construction

Yes ( ) No ( )

439Hose bed flooring shall be Duradek T3500 (or equal) white fiberglassgrating installed full length and full width of the hose bed forsuperior drainage and hose ventilation

Yes ( ) No ( )

440

The main body of the apparatus shall have an extruded aluminumrub rail package installed below the lower side compartments andfull width of the rear tailboard. Each rub rail shall include a whitereflective surface

Yes ( ) No ( )

441

The body wheel well area shall store up to seven (7) SCBA bottles-four (4) on the officer side and three (3) on the driver side. Thebottles shall be secured in each storage area by a vertical hingeddoor which shall be secured in the closed position by a push buttonlatch. The doors shall have a brushed stainless steel finish

Yes ( ) No ( )

442

Each storage area shall provide individual storage of a bottle andshall not allow forward or rearward movement of the bottle. Thebottle(s) shall be removable from the storage area without thebottle(s) coming into contact with any surface area of the wheel well

Yes ( ) No ( )

443

Straps shall be provided in each exterior storage compartment toprovide secondary means to hold each SCBA bottle in thecompartment. The straps shall be constructed from 1" nylonwebbing formed in a loop. The strap(s) shall be mounted to thestorage compartment ceiling directly inside the door opening at eachbottle location

Yes ( ) No ( )

444 The fire pump shall be rated at 1500 GPM Yes ( ) No ( )

445

The pump shall be a midship-mounted Hale QMAX single stagecentrifugal pump (or equivalent). The pump shall be mounted on thechassis frame rails of commercial or custom truck chassis and havethe capacity of 1,250 to 2,250 gallons per minute (U.S. GPM) NFPA1901 rated performance, and shall be split-shaft driven from thetruck transmission

Yes ( ) No ( )

446

The entire pump body and related parts shall be of fine grain alloycast iron, with a minimum tensile strength of 30,000 psi (207 MP). Allmetal moving parts in contact with water shall be of high qualitybronze or stainless steel. Pump body shall be horizontally split in twosections, for easy removal of impeller assembly including wear ringsand bearings from beneath the pump without disturbing pumpmounting or piping

Yes ( ) No ( )

SCBA BOTTLE STORAGE

PUMP

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447

The pump impeller shall be hard, fine grain bronze of the mixed flowdesign and shall be individually ground and hand balanced. Impellerclearance rings shall be bronze, easily renewable without replacingimpeller or pump volute body, and of wrap-around double labyrinthdesign for maximum efficiency

Yes ( ) No ( )

448

The pump shaft shall be heat-treated, corrosion-resistant stainlesssteel and shall be rigidly supported by three (3) bearings forminimum deflection. The sleeve bearing is to be lubricated by a forcefed, automatic oil lubricated design, pressure-balanced to excludeforeign material. The remaining bearings shall be heavy-duty, deepgroove ball bearings in the gearbox and shall be splash-lubricated.Pump shaft must be sealed with double-lip oil seal to keep road dirtand water out of the gearbox

Yes ( ) No ( )

449

Two (2) 6” diameter suction ports with 6” NST male threads andremovable screens shall be provided, one each side. The ports shallbe mounted one (1) on each side of the midship pump and shallextend through the side pump panels. Inlets shall come equippedwith long handle chrome caps

Yes ( ) No ( )

450

The pump system shall utilize a stainless steel discharge manifoldsystem that allows a direct flow of water to discharge valves. Themanifold and fabricated piping systems shall be constructed of aminimum of Schedule 10 stainless steel to reduce corrosion

Yes ( ) No ( )

451The pump shift shall be pneumatically-controlled using a powershifting cylinder

Yes ( ) No ( )

452

The power shift control valve shall be mounted in the cab and belabeled “PUMP SHIFT”. The apparatus transmission shift control shallbe furnished with a positive lever, preventing accidental shifting ofthe chassis transmission

Yes ( ) No ( )

453A green indicator light shall be located in the cab and be labeled“PUMP ENGAGED”. The light shall not activate until the pump shifthas completed its full travel into pump engagement position

Yes ( ) No ( )

454

A second green indicator light shall be located in the cab and belabeled “OK TO PUMP”. This light shall be energized when both thepump shift has been completed and the chassis automatictransmission has obtained converter lock-up (4th gear lock-up)

Yes ( ) No ( )

455Two (2) test plugs shall be pump panel mounted for third partytesting of vacuum and pressures of the pump

Yes ( ) No ( )

456A gearbox cooler shall be provided to maintain safe operatingtemperatures during prolonged pumping operations for pump rating1500 GPM and over

Yes ( ) No ( )

457

The pump, when dry, shall be capable of taking suction anddischarging water in accordance with current NFPA 1901. The pumpshall be tested at the manufacturer`s facility by an independent,third-party testing service. The conditions of the pump test shall beas outlined in current NFPA 1901.

Yes ( ) No ( )

458

The tests shall include, at a minimum, the pump test, the pumpingengine overload test, the pressure control system test, the primingdevice tests, the vacuum test, and the water tank to pump flow testas outlined in current NFPA 1901

Yes ( ) No ( )

459A piping hydrostatic test shall be performed as outlined in currentNFPA 1901

Yes ( ) No ( )

PUMP CERTIFICATION

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460The pump shall deliver the percentage of rated capacities at pressures indicated below:

461 100% of rated capacity at 150 PSI net pump pressure Yes ( ) No ( )462 100% of rated capacity at 165 PSI net pump pressure Yes ( ) No ( )463 70% of rated capacity at 200 PSI net pump pressure Yes ( ) No ( )464 50% of rated capacity at 250 PSI net pump pressure Yes ( ) No ( )

465

A test plate, installed at the pump panel, shall provide the rateddischarges and pressures together with the speed of the engine asdetermined by the certification test, and the no-load governed speedof the engine

Yes ( ) No ( )

466

A Certificate of Inspection certifying performance of the pump andall related components shall be provided at time of delivery.Additional certification documents shall include, but not limited to,Certificate of Hydrostatic Test, Electrical System Performance Test,Manufacturer`s Record of Pumper Construction, and Certificate ofPump Performance from the pump manufacturer

Yes ( ) No ( )

467The test connection shall be installed on the pump panel to manuallyverify the vehicle engine speed displayed on the electronictachometer

Yes ( ) No ( )

468

The pump 6" steamer intake(s) shall be mounted approximately 1”from the pump panel to back of cap when installed. The "Flush+1"dimension can vary + or - 1-1/4" or as practicable depending on thepump module width and options selected (Example: 72" or 76"modules) Location will be driver's side and officer's side

Yes ( ) No ( )

469

A Hale Master Intake Valve (MIV-E), or equal, shall be provided forthe specified intake. The large diameter inlet valve shall be capableof achieving an NFPA test rating of 1500 GPM through a single 6”suction hose

Yes ( ) No ( )

470

The inlet valve shall be operated by a 12 VDC electric motor with aremote switch provided at the pump operator`s position. The 12 VDCmotor shall be provided with an automatic resetting, thermally-compensated over-current protection circuit breaker to protect the12 VDC motor and apparatus electrical system. The gear actuator onthe valve will cycle from full closed to full open in not less than three(3) seconds. A hand controlled pump panel mounted manualoverride (knob style) shall be provided

Yes ( ) No ( )

471An indicator light panel shall be located at the pump operator`sposition to show valve open, closed, or traversing from open toclosed

Yes ( ) No ( )

472

A built-in adjustable pressure relief valve shall be provided. Thepressure relief valve shall be factory set to 125 psi. The pressurerelief valve shall provide overpressure protection for the suctionhose even when the intake valve is closed

Yes ( ) No ( )

473A 3/4” air bleeder valve shall be provided and controlled at the pumpoperator`s position

Yes ( ) No ( )

474A 1/4” water bleeder shall be supplied and controlled at the pumpoperator`s position

Yes ( ) No ( )

475 Location: 5 in. front intake Yes ( ) No ( )

PUMP OPTIONS

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476

The pump shaft shall have only one (1) packing gland located on theinlet side of the pump. It shall be of split design for ease of repacking.The packing gland shall be of a design to exert uniform pressure onpacking and to prevent cocking and uneven packing load whentightened. The packing rings shall be permanently lubricated,graphite composition and have sacrificial zinc foil separators toprotect the pump shaft from galvanic corrosion

Yes ( ) No ( )

477The packing shall be easily adjusted by hand with rod or screw driverwith no special tools or wrenches required

Yes ( ) No ( )

478

A manual master drain valve shall be installed on the pump panel.The master pump drain assembly shall consist of a Class 1 bronzemaster drain with a rubber disc seal. The master drain shall have arubber seal to prevent water from running out on the running board

Yes ( ) No ( )

479

The manual master drain valve shall have twelve (12) individual-sealed ports that allow quick and simultaneous draining of multipleintake and discharge lines. It shall be constructed of corrosion-resistant material and be capable of operating at a pressure of up to600 PSI

Yes ( ) No ( )

480The master drain shall provide independent ports for low pointdrainage of the fire pump and auxiliary devices

Yes ( ) No ( )

481

The pump shall have a 3/8” line installed from the pump discharge tothe booster tank to allow a small amount of water to circulatethrough the pump casing in order to cool the pump during sustainedperiods of pump operation when water is not being discharged. Thepump cooler line shall be controlled from the pump operator`s panelby a 1/4 turn valve with "T" handle. Each 1/4 turn handle grip shallfeature built-in color-coding labels and a verbiage tag

Yes ( ) No ( )

482

The auxiliary engine cooler shall be controlled from the pumpoperator`s panel by an 1/4 turn valve with "T" handle. The 1/4 turnhandle grip shall feature built-in color-coding label and a verbiagetag

Yes ( ) No ( )

4831/2” lines shall be installed from the pump discharge via the valve tothe cooler and back to the pump intake to allow a small amount ofwater to circulate through the engine cooler

Yes ( ) No ( )

484

An electrically-driven Hale ESP, or equal, priming pump shall beprovided for the water pump. The primer shall be positivedisplacement rotary vane type that requires no lubricant. The primermotor shall be heat-treated, anodized aluminum specially coated forwear and corrosion resistance

Yes ( ) No ( )

485

One (1) priming control, located at the pump operator`s position,shall open the priming valve and start the priming motor. Thepriming valve shall be electronically interlocked to the ”Park Brake”circuit to allow priming of the pump before the pump is placed ingear

Yes ( ) No ( )

486One (1) 2-1/2” suction inlet with a manually operated 2-1/2” valveshall be provided on the left side pump panel

Yes ( ) No ( )

487

The valve shall be an Akron 8800HD series (or equal) with a 316stainless steel ball and dual polymer seats for ease of operation andincreased abrasion resistance. The valve shall have a self-locking ballfeature using an automatic friction lock design to balance thestainless steel ball when in a throttle position and water is flowingthrough it

Yes ( ) No ( )

INTAKES

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Yes ( ) No ( )

489

The outlet of the valve shall be connected to the suction side of thepump with the valve body located behind the pump panel. The valveshall come equipped with a brass inlet strainer, 2-1/2” NST femalechrome inlet swivel, and shall be equipped with a chrome platedrocker lug plug with a retainer device

Yes ( ) No ( )

490The valve control shall be located at the pump operator`s panel andshall visually indicate the position of the valve at all times

Yes ( ) No ( )

491All fabricated piping shall be a minimum of Schedule 10 stainlesssteel for superior corrosion resistance, and decreased friction loss

Yes ( ) No ( )

492A 3/4” bleeder valve assembly will be installed on the left side pumppanel

Yes ( ) No ( )

493

A 5” stainless steel pipe shall extend from the right suction side ofthe pump to the front of the apparatus. All fabricated piping used inthe front suction shall be constructed of a minimum of Schedule 10stainless steel pipe to reduce corrosion of the lines. 3/4” valve(s)shall be provided to allow water to be drained

Yes ( ) No ( )

494

A heavy duty 5” 90 degree cast brass elbow designed andconstructed specifically for fire/emergency vehicle usage shall serveas the auxiliary front suction inlet. The elbow, also referred to as the“swivel”, shall be attached to the front suction piping. Thiscomponent shall have the following features:

Yes ( ) No ( )

495 ● Ability to rotate 180 degrees Yes ( ) No ( )

496● Rugged twist-lock mechanism to hold the elbow in place at thedesired position

Yes ( ) No ( )

497 ● Double-ball race with bronze balls Yes ( ) No ( )498 ● 5” NPT free swivel female inlet Yes ( ) No ( )499 ● 5” NST male outlet with strainer Yes ( ) No ( )500 ● Cast brass with polished chrome finish Yes ( ) No ( )

501The elbow/swivel shall be mounted so that it extends above theextended front bumper

Yes ( ) No ( )

502

Pressure Relief Valve A18 Series - pressure relief valve is adjustablefrom 50 to 250 psi (3 to 14 bar) with easy to see 25 psi (2 bar)increments. The aluminum casting is plastic impregnated, hard coatanodized, and TFT powder coat finished inside and out for maximumcorrosion protection. Works with Darley, Waterous, or Hale bolt holepatterns for direct use on pump flanges

Yes ( ) No ( )

503One (1) 3” deck gun discharge outlet with a manually operated valveand 3” stainless steel pipe shall be provided above the pumpcompartment

Yes ( ) No ( )

504

The valve shall be an Akron 8800HD series (or equal) with a 316stainless steel ball and dual polymer seats for ease of operation andincreased abrasion resistance. The valve shall have a self-locking ballfeature using an automatic friction lock design to balance thestainless steel ball when in a throttle position with water flowingthrough it

Yes ( ) No ( )


Yes ( ) No ( )

DISCHARGES AND PRECONNECTS

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506The valve shall be equipped with a device that limits the opening andclosing speeds to comply with the current edition of NFPA 1901

Yes ( ) No ( )

507The valve control shall be located at the pump operator`s panel andshall visually indicate the position of the valve at all times

Yes ( ) No ( )


Yes ( ) No ( )

509

One (1) single crosslay discharge shall be provided at the front areaof the body. The crosslay shall include one (1) 2” brass swivel with a1-1/2” hose connection to permit the use of hose from either side ofthe apparatus

Yes ( ) No ( )

510

The crosslay hose bed shall consist of a 2” heavy-duty hose comingfrom the pump discharge manifold to the 2” swivel. The hose shall beconnected to a manually operated 2” Akron valve. The valve shall bean Akron 8800HD series (or equal) with a 316 stainless steel ball anddual polymer seats for ease of operation and increased abrasionresistance. The valve shall have a self-locking ball feature using anautomatic friction lock design to balance the stainless steel ball whenin a throttle position with water flowing through it

Yes ( ) No ( )


Yes ( ) No ( )

512The valve control shall be located at the pump operator`s panel andshall visually indicate the position of the valve at all times.

Yes ( ) No ( )

513All fabricated piping shall be a minimum of Schedule 10 stainlesssteel for superior corrosion resistance and decreased friction loss.Location: crosslay 1 & 2

Yes ( ) No ( )

514

One (1) single crosslay discharge shall be provided at the front areaof the body. The crosslay shall include one (1) 2-1/5” brass swivelwith a 2-1/2” hose connection to permit the use of hose from eitherside of the apparatus.

Yes ( ) No ( )

515

The crosslay hose bed shall consist of a 2-1/2” heavy-duty hosecoming from the pump discharge manifold to the 2-1/2” swivel. Thehose shall be connected to a manually operated 2-1/2” Akron valve.The valve shall be an Akron 8800HD series with a 316 stainless steelball and dual polymer seats for ease of operation and increasedabrasion resistance. The valve shall have a self-locking ball featureusing an automatic friction lock design to balance the stainless steelball when in a throttle position with water flowing through it.

Yes ( ) No ( )

516The valve shall be of the unique Akron swing-out design to allow thevalve body to be removed for servicing without disassembling theplumbing.

Yes ( ) No ( )


Yes ( ) No ( )

518All fabricated piping shall be a minimum of Schedule 10 stainlesssteel for superior corrosion resistance and decreased friction loss.

Yes ( ) No ( )

519 Location: crosslay 3. Yes ( ) No ( )520 Discharges Left Panel 2.5” Akron Droop - QTY: 2

521One (1) 2-1/2” discharge outlet with a manually operated Akronvalve shall be provided at the left hand side pump panel.

Yes ( ) No ( )

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522

The valve shall be an Akron 8800HD series with a 316 stainless steelball and dual polymer seats for ease of operation and increasedabrasion resistance. The valve shall have a self-locking ball featureusing an automatic friction lock design to balance the stainless steelball when in a throttle position and water is flowing through it.

Yes ( ) No ( )


Yes ( ) No ( )

524The valve control shall be located at the pump operator panel andshall visually indicate the position of the valve at all times.

Yes ( ) No ( )

525

The discharge shall extend out beyond the pump panel with a 30degree downward angle with 2-1/2” NST threads to help preventkinking of the discharge hose. The 30 degree chrome droop shall bean integral part of the discharge valve and shall be equipped with achrome plated rocker lug cap with a retainer chain.

Yes ( ) No ( )

526

The discharge shall be supplied with a 3/4” bleeder valve assembly.The bleeder valve shall be installed to drain water from the gaugepressure line to prevent freezing of the line. The drain shall becontrolled with a quarter-turn valve on the pump panel.

Yes ( ) No ( )


Yes ( ) No ( )

528 Location: left side discharge 1, left side discharge 2. Yes ( ) No ( )529 Discharge Right Panel 2.5” Akron Droop

530One (1) 2-1/2” discharge outlet with a manually operated Akronvalve shall be provided at the right side pump panel.

Yes ( ) No ( )

531

The valve shall be an Akron 8800HD series with a 316 stainless steelball and dual polymer seats for ease of operation and increasedabrasion resistance. The valve shall have a self-locking ball featureusing an automatic friction lock design to balance the stainless steelball when in a throttle position with water flowing through it.

Yes ( ) No ( )


Yes ( ) No ( )


Yes ( ) No ( )

534

The discharge shall extend out beyond the pump panel with a 30degree downward angle with chrome plated 2-1/2” NST threads tohelp prevent kinking of the discharge hose. The 30 degree chromedroop shall be an integral part of the discharge valve and shall beequipped with a chrome plated rocker lug cap with a retainer chain.

Yes ( ) No ( )


Yes ( ) No ( )

536 Location: right side discharge 2. Yes ( ) No ( )

537 Right Rear 2.5” Discharge Akron Valve

538One (1) 2-1/2” discharge outlet with a manually operated Akronvalve shall be supplied to the right rear of the apparatus by a 2-1/2”stainless steel pipe.

Yes ( ) No ( )

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539


Yes ( ) No ( )


Yes ( ) No ( )


Yes ( ) No ( )


Yes ( ) No ( )

543 Location: right rear discharge. Yes ( ) No ( )

544 Discharge Right Panel 3” Akron Droop

545One (1) 3” discharge outlet with a manually operated Akron valveshall be provided at the right side pump panel.

Yes ( ) No ( )

546The discharge shall be equipped with a device that shall not allowthe valve to open or close in less than three (3) seconds.

Yes ( ) No ( )

547


Yes ( ) No ( )


Yes ( ) No ( )


Yes ( ) No ( )

550

The discharge shall extend out beyond the pump panel with a 30degree downward angle with chrome plated 3” NST threads to helpprevent kinking of the discharge hose. The 30 degree chrome droopshall be an integral part of the discharge valve and shall be equippedwith a chrome plated rocker lug cap with a retainer chain.

Yes ( ) No ( )


Yes ( ) No ( )

552 Location: right side discharge 1. Yes ( ) No ( )553 Deck Gun Location Yes ( ) No ( )

554Deck gun piping shall be positioned centered in deck gun channel.This location shall allow for optimal operation of a deck gun monitoronce installed.

Yes ( ) No ( )

555 Auto Drain Valve

556The specified discharge shall be supplied with a Class 1 automatic3/4” drain valve assembly.

Yes ( ) No ( )

557The automatic drain shall have an all-brass body with stainless steelcheck assembly. The drain shall normally be open and automaticallyclose when the pressure is greater than 6 psi. for deck gun

Yes ( ) No ( )

558 Push/Pull Controls

MISC DISCHARGE

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559

The apparatus pump panel shall be equipped with InnovativeControls Side Mount Valve Controls. The ergonomically designed ¼turn push-pull T-handle shall be chrome-plated zinc with recessedlabels for color-coding and verbiage. An anodized aluminum controlrod and housing shall, together with a stainless spring steel lockingmechanism, eliminate valve drift. Teflon impregnated bronzebushings in both ends of the rod housing shall minimize roddeflection, never need lubrication, and ensure consistent long-termoperation. The control assembly shall include a decorative chrome-plated zinc panel-mounting bezel with areas for color-coding and/orFOAM and CAFS identification labels.

Yes ( ) No ( )

560 Bleeder Drain Valves Lift Style - QTY: 9

561

The bleeder/drain valves shall be Innovative Controls ¾” ball brassdrain valves with chrome-plated lift lever handles and ergonomicgrips. Each lift handle grip shall feature built-in color-coding labelsand a verbiage tag identifying each valve, also supplied by InnovativeControls. The color labels shall also include valve open and closeverbiage.

Yes ( ) No ( )

562 Discharge/Intake Bezels

563

Innovative Controls intake and/or discharge swing handle bezelsshall be installed to the apparatus with mounting bolts. These bezelassemblies will be used to identify intake and/or discharge ports withcolor and verbiage. These bezel are designed and manufactured towithstand the specified apparatus service environment and shall bebacked by a warranty equal to that of the exterior paint and finish.The specified assemblies feature a chrome-plated panel-mount bezelwith durable UV resistant polycarbonate inserts. These UV resistantpolycarbonate graphic inserts shall be sub-surface screen printed toeliminate the possibility of wear and protect the inks from fading. Allinsert labels shall be backed with 3M permanent adhesive (200MP),which meets UL969 and NFPA standards.

Yes ( ) No ( )

564 Extend-A-Gun 18”

565A Task Force Tips 18” Extend-A-Gun piping shall be supplied for thedeck gun discharge to allow for raising and lowering the deck gunmonitor.

Yes ( ) No ( )

566The Extend-A-Gun shall include a raised monitor sensor connected tothe door ajar light.

Yes ( ) No ( )

567 Pump Pressure Governor

568

The apparatus shall be equipped with a Class 1 ”TOTAL PRESSUREGOVERNOR” (TPG) Integrated pump control system. The TPG shallhave a weatherproof color display. The TPG will operate as anengine/pump pressure governor/throttle system that is connecteddirectly to the Electronic Control Module (ECM) mounted on theengine. The TPG is to operate as a pressure sensor (regulating)governor (PSG).

Yes ( ) No ( )

569

The TPG shall display engine RPM, oil pressure, engine temperatureand voltage along with providing critical warnings. The warning levelsfor oil pressure, high engine temperature, low voltage and highvoltage shall be independently programmable.

Yes ( ) No ( )

570 2.5” Discharge Line Gauges - QTY: 9

PRESSURE GOVERNOR

GUAGES

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571

The valve discharge gauges shall be 2 ½“(63mm) diameter InnovativeControls pressure gauges. Each gauge shall have a rugged corrosionfree stainless steel case and clear scratch resistant molded crystalswith captive O-ring seals to ensure distortion free viewing and sealthe gauge. The gauges shall be filled with a synthetic mixture todampen shock and vibration, lubricate the internal mechanisms,prevent lens condensation and ensure proper operation from –40Fto +160F. Each gauge shall exceed ANSI B40.1 Grade A requirementswith an accuracy of +/- 1.5% full scale and include a size appropriatephosphorous bronze bourdon tube with a reinforced lap joint andlarge tube base to increase the tube life and gauge accuracy.

Yes ( ) No ( )

572

A polished chrome-plated stainless steel bezel shall be provided toprevent corrosion and protect the lens and gauge case. The gaugesshall be installed into decorative chrome-plated mounting bezelsthat incorporate valve-identifying verbiage and/or color labels. Thegauges shall display a range from 0 to 400 psi with black graphics ona white background.

Yes ( ) No ( )

573 4" Master Pressure Gauges w/Bezels - QTY: 2

574

The master intake and master discharge gauges shall be 4“(101mm)diameter IC pressure gauges. Each gauge shall have a ruggedcorrosion free stainless steel case and clear scratch resistant moldedcrystals with captive O-ring seals to ensure distortion free viewingand seal the gauge. The gauges shall be filled with a syntheticmixture to dampen shock and vibration, lubricate the internalmechanisms, prevent lens condensation and ensure properoperation from –40F to +160F. Each gauge shall meet ANSI B40.1Grade 1A requirements with an accuracy of +/- 1% full scale andinclude a size appropriate phosphorous bronze bourdon tube with areinforced lap joint and large tube base to increase the tube life andgauge accuracy.

Yes ( ) No ( )

575

The two master gauges shall be installed into decorative chrome-plated zinc mounting bezel that also incorporates a test portmanifold and a graphic overlay that identifies the master intake anddischarge gauges, the vacuum test port, and the pressure test port.The test port manifold is solid cast brass with chrome plated plugs. The master gauges shall be installed on the pump panel no morethan 6 inches apart. The gauge on the left shall be the master pumpintake gauge and display a range from 30” vat to 400 psi with blackgraphics on a white background. The gauge on the right shall be themaster pump discharge gauge and display a range from 0 to 400 psiwith black graphics on a white background.

Yes ( ) No ( )

576 Water Level Gauge LED

577

An Innovative Controls SL Plus Tank Level Monitor System shall be installed. The system shall include [1] electronic display module(s), a stainless steel pressure transducer sender unit, and the necessary wiring with water-tight plug terminations that do not require sealing grease.

Yes ( ) No ( )

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578

The master display module shall show the tank level using 16 super-bright easy-to-see LEDs. Tank level indication shall be achieved bythe appropriate illumination of 4 horizontal rows of LEDs, with 4LEDs per row. Full and near-full levels shall be indicated with theillumination of all 4 rows of LEDs, including the illumination of thetop row of 4 green LEDs. Tank levels between ½ and ¾ full shall beindicated with the illumination of the bottom 3 rows of LEDs,including the illumination of the top row of 4 blue LEDs. Tank levelsbetween ¼ and ½ full shall be indicated with the illumination of thebottom 2 rows of LEDs, including the illumination of the top row of 4amber LEDs. Tank levels between ¼ full and near empty shall beindicated with the illumination of the bottom row of 4 red LEDs only.Tank levels between near empty and empty shall be indicated byflashing the bottom row of 4 red LEDs.

Yes ( ) No ( )

579The master display shall have a backlit area above at the top withilluminated water icon and a backlit area at the bottom withilluminated tank capacity.

Yes ( ) No ( )

580

A wide-angle polycarbonate diffusion lens in front of the LEDs shallproduce a 180° viewing angle. The electronic display module shall bewaterproof and shock resistant being encapsulated in a urethane-based potting compound. The potted display electronics shall beintegral to a chrome-plated panel-mount reflector that is secured tothe apparatus panel with 4 screws installed from the inside of thepanel or optional decorative bezel, through the reflector, and into 4threaded inserts in the outer diffusion lens.

Yes ( ) No ( )

581 Multiplex Electrical System

582

The apparatus shall incorporate a Weldon V-MUX multiplex 12 volt electrical system. The system shall have the capability of delivering multiple signals via a CAN bus. The electrical system installed by the apparatus manufacturer shall conform to current SAE standards, the latest FMVSS standards, and the requirements of the applicable NFPA 1901 standards.

Yes ( ) No ( )

583The electrical system shall be pre-wired for optional computermodem accessibility to allow service personnel to easily plug in amodem to allow remote diagnostics.

Yes ( ) No ( )

584

The electrical circuits shall be provided with low voltage over-currentprotective devices. Such devices shall be accessible and located inrequired terminal connection locations or weather-resistantenclosures. The over-current protection shall be suitable forelectrical equipment and shall be automatic reset type and meet SAEstandards. All electrical equipment, switches, relays, terminals, andconnectors shall have a direct current rating of 125 percent ofmaximum current for which the circuit is protected. The system shallhave electro-magnetic interference suppression provided as requiredin applicable SAE standards.

Yes ( ) No ( )

585Any electrical junction or terminal boxes shall be weather-resistantand located away from water spray conditions.

Yes ( ) No ( )

586 Multiplex System

587For superior system integrity, the networked multiplex system shallmeet the following minimum component requirements:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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588

• The network system must be Peer to Peer technology based onRS485 protocol. No one module shall hold the programming forother modules. One or two modules on a network referred to asPeer to Peer, while the rest of the network consists of a one masterand several slaves is not considered Peer to Peer for this application.

Yes ( ) No ( )

589• Modules shall be IP67 rated to handle the extreme operatingenvironment found in the fire service industry.

Yes ( ) No ( )

590• All modules shall be solid state circuitry utilizing MOS-FETtechnology and utilize Deutsch series input/output connectors.

Yes ( ) No ( )

591• Each module that controls a device shall hold its own configurationprogram.

Yes ( ) No ( )

592• Each module should be able to function as a standalone module.No “add-on” module will be acceptable to achieve this form ofoperation.

Yes ( ) No ( )

593 • Load shedding power management (8 levels). Yes ( ) No ( )594 • Switch input capability for chassis functions. Yes ( ) No ( )595 • Responsible for lighting device activation. Yes ( ) No ( )596 • Self-contained diagnostic indicators. Yes ( ) No ( )

597• Wire harness needed to interface electrical devices with multiplexmodules.

Yes ( ) No ( )

598• The grounds from each device should return to main ground trunkin each sub harness by the use of ultrasonic splices.

Yes ( ) No ( )

599 Wiring

600All harnessing, wiring and connectors shall be manufactured to thefollowing standards/guidelines.

Yes ( ) No ( )

601 • NFPA 1901-Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus Yes ( ) No ( )602 • SAE J1127 and J1127 Yes ( ) No ( )

603• IPC/WHMA-A-620 – Requirements and Acceptance for Cable andWire Harness Assemblies. (Class 3 – High Performance ElectronicProducts)

Yes ( ) No ( )

604

All wiring shall be copper or copper alloys of a gauge rated to carry125 of the maximum current for which the circuit is protected.Insulated wire and cable 8 gauge and smaller shall be SXL, GXL, orTXL per SAE J1128. Conductors 6 gauge and larger shall be SXL or SGTper SAE J1127.

Yes ( ) No ( )

605

All wiring shall be colored coded and imprinted with the circuitsfunction. Minimum height of imprinted characters shall not be lessthan .082” plus or minus .01”. The imprinted characters shall repeatat a distance not greater than 3”.

Yes ( ) No ( )

606A coil of wire shall be provided behind electrical appliances to allow them to be pulled away from mounting area for inspection and service work.

Yes ( ) No ( )

607 Wiring Protection608 The overall covering of the conductors shall be loom or braid. Yes ( ) No ( )

609

Braid style wiring covers shall be constructed using a woven PVC-coated nylon multifilament braiding yarn. The yarn shall have adiameter of no less than .04” and a tensile strength of 22 lbs. Theyarn shall have a service temperature rating of -65 F to 194 F. Thebraid shall consist of 24 strands of yarn with 21 black and 3 yellow.The yellow shall be oriented the same and be next to each other.

Yes ( ) No ( )

610Wiring loom shall be flame retardant black nylon. The loom shallhave a service temperature of -40 F to 300 F and be secured to thewire bundle with adhesive-backed vinyl tape.

Yes ( ) No ( )

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Any variations to the specifications are to be clearly noted.611 Wiring Connectors

612

All connectors shall be Deutsch series unless a different series of connector is needed to mate to a supplier’s component. The connectors and terminals shall be assembled per the connector/terminal manufacturer’s specification. Crimp/Solderless terminals shall be acceptable. Heat shrink style shall be utilized unless used within the confines of the cab.

Yes ( ) No ( )

613 NFPA Required Testing of Electrical System

614

The apparatus shall be electrical tested upon completion of thevehicle and prior to delivery. The electrical testing, certifications, andtest results shall be submitted with delivery documentation perrequirements of NFPA 1901. The following minimum testing shall becompleted by the apparatus manufacturer:

Yes ( ) No ( )

615 1. Reserve capacity test:

616

The engine shall be started and kept running until the engine andengine compartment temperatures are stabilized at normaloperating temperatures and the battery system is fully charged. Theengine shall be shut off and the minimum continuous electrical loadshall be activated for ten (10) minutes. All electrical loads shall beturned off prior to attempting to restart the engine. The batterysystem shall then be capable of restarting the engine. Failure torestart the engine shall be considered a test fail.

Yes ( ) No ( )

617 2. Alternator performance test at idle:

618

The minimum continuous electrical load shall be activated with theengine running at idle speed. The engine temperature shall bestabilized at normal operating temperature. The battery system shallbe tested to detect the presence of battery discharge current. Thedetection of battery discharge current shall be considered a testfailure.

Yes ( ) No ( )

619 3. Alternator performance test at full load:

620

The total continuous electrical load shall be activated with theengine running up to the engine manufacturer`s governed speed.The test duration shall be a minimum of two (2) hours. Activation ofthe load management system shall be permitted during this test.However, an alarm sounded by excessive battery discharge, asdetected by the system required in NFPA 1901 Standard, or a systemvoltage of less than 11.7 volts DC for a 12 volt nominal system, formore than 120 seconds, shall be considered a test failure.

Yes ( ) No ( )

621 4. Low voltage alarm test:

622

Following the completion of the above tests, the engine shall be shutoff. The total continuous electrical load shall be activated and shallcontinue to be applied until the excessive battery discharge alarmactivates. The battery voltage shall be measured at the batteryterminals. With the load still applied, a reading of less than 11.7volts DC for a 12 volt nominal system shall be considered a testfailure. The battery system shall then be able to restart the engine.Failure to restart the engine shall be considered a test failure.

Yes ( ) No ( )

623 NFPA Required Documentation

624The following documentation shall be provided on delivery of theapparatus:

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625 A. Documentation of the electrical system performance tests required above.

Yes ( ) No ( )

626 B. A written load analysis, including: Yes ( ) No ( ) `627 a. The nameplate rating of the alternator. Yes ( ) No ( )628 b. The alternator rating under the conditions. Yes ( ) No ( )629 c. Each specified component load. Yes ( ) No ( )630 d. Individual intermittent loads. Yes ( ) No ( )631 Vehicle Data Recorder

632A vehicle data recorder system shall be provided to comply with the2009 and 2016 editions of NFPA 1901. The following data shall bemonitored:

Yes ( ) No ( )

633 Vehicle speed MPH634 Acceleration (from speedometer) MPH/Sec. Yes ( ) No ( )635 Deceleration (from speedometer) MPH/Sec. Yes ( ) No ( )636 Engine speed RPM637 Engine throttle position % of full throttle Yes ( ) No ( )638 ABS Event On/Off Yes ( ) No ( )639 Seat occupied status Occupied Yes/No by position Yes ( ) No ( )640 Seat belt status Buckled Yes/No by position Yes ( ) No ( )641 Master Optical Warning Device Switch On/Off Yes ( ) No ( )642 Time: 24 hour time Yes ( ) No ( )643 Date: Year/Month/Day Yes ( ) No ( )644 Occupant Detection System

645There shall be a visual and audible warning system installed in thecab that indicates the occupant buckle status of all cab seatingpositions that are designed to be occupied during vehicle movement.

Yes ( ) No ( )

646

The audible warning shall activate when the vehicle’s park brake isreleased and a seat position is not in a valid state. A valid state isdefined as a seat that is unoccupied and the seat belt is unbuckled,or one that has the seat belt buckled after the seat has beenoccupied.

Yes ( ) No ( )

647The visual warning shall consist of a graphical representation of eachcab seat in the multiplex display screen that will continuouslyindicate the validity of each seat position.

Yes ( ) No ( )

648The system shall include a seat sensor and safety belt latch switch foreach cab seating position, audible alarm and braided wiring harness.

Yes ( ) No ( )

649 Multiplex Displays - QTY: 2

650The V-MUX multiplex electrical system shall include a Vista IV colordisplay.

Yes ( ) No ( )

651 The display shall have the following features: Yes ( ) No ( )652 • Aspect ratio of 16:9 (Wide Screen) Yes ( ) No ( )653 • Diagonal measurement of no less than 7” Yes ( ) No ( )654 • Master warning switch Yes ( ) No ( )655 • Engine high idle switch Yes ( ) No ( )656 • Five (5) tactile switches to access secondary menus Yes ( ) No ( )657 • Eight (8) multi-function programmable tactile switches Yes ( ) No ( )658 • Specific door ajar indication Yes ( ) No ( )659 • Real time clock Yes ( ) No ( )660 • Provides access to the multiplex system diagnostics Yes ( ) No ( )

661 • Video capability for optional back-up camera(s) and GPS display Yes ( ) No ( )

662 The displays shall be located driver's side and officer’s engine cover. Yes ( ) No ( )

LIGHT BAR

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Any variations to the specifications are to be clearly noted.663 Light Bar Mount

664One (1) pair of Whelen 1.5" tall (model MKEZ7) mounts shall beprovided on the front light bar.

Yes ( ) No ( )

665 Light Bar Color(s)

666Light Bar shall be provided with the following color LED modules:Red/White with clear lenses

Yes ( ) No ( )

667 Light Bar

668

A Whelen Freedom IV Series 72” LED light bar model F4X7 with eight(8) LED modules shall be provided; two (2) front corner mounted LEDmodules, four (4) forward facing LED modules and two (2) sidefacing LED modules (with front vista windows) or two (2) rear cornerLED modules (without front vista windows).

Yes ( ) No ( )

669 No rear facing LEDs. Yes ( ) No ( )670 The light bars shall have clear lenses. Yes ( ) No ( )

671The white LEDs (if equipped) shall be switched off in blocking right ofway mode.

Yes ( ) No ( )

672 The light bar shall be installed centered on the front cab roof. Yes ( ) No ( )

673 Upper Side Zone Warning Lights

674Two (2) Whelen 900 series Super LED model 90RR5FRR light headswith red lens shall be provided. The rectangular lights shall includechrome flanges where applicable.

Yes ( ) No ( )

675The light heads shall be mounted as close to the corner points of theapparatus (as practical) as follows:

Yes ( ) No ( )

676One (1) Whelen 900 series Super LED light head each side of theapparatus. Locate one (1) each side at the highest most rearwardpoint (as practical).

Yes ( ) No ( )

677All warning devices shall be mounted in compliance with NFPAstandards.

Yes ( ) No ( )

678 Upper Rear Facing Zone Warning Lights

679Two (2) Whelen 900 series Super LED model 90RR5FRR light headswith red lenses shall be provided. The rectangular lights shall includechrome flanges where applicable.

Yes ( ) No ( )

680The light heads shall be mounted as close to the corner points of theapparatus (as practical) as follows:

Yes ( ) No ( )

681One (1) light each side on the rear panel of the body, (1) on driverside and (1) on officer side upper corners (as practical).

Yes ( ) No ( )


Yes ( ) No ( )

683 Body Lower Level Warning Lighting

684Six (6) Whelen LIN3 Super LED light heads with red LEDs and clearlenses shall be provided.

Yes ( ) No ( )

685 The light heads shall be located as follow:

686Two (2) Whelen LIN3 Super LED light heads shall be mounted below the forward body compartments and offset forward as practical.

Yes ( ) No ( )

687Two (2) Whelen LIN3 Super LED light heads shall be mounted belowthe rearward body compartments and offset rearward as practical.

Yes ( ) No ( )

688Two (2) Whelen LIN3 Super LED light heads shall be mounted belowthe rear taillights and offset outboard as practical.

Yes ( ) No ( )


Yes ( ) No ( )

690 Lower Level Warning

WARNING LIGHT PACKAGE

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691Four (4) Whelen 600 Series Super LED light heads shall be provided. All lights shall have red LEDs with clear lenses and chrome bezels.

Yes ( ) No ( )

692The light heads shall be mounted as close to the corner points of theapparatus (as is practical) as follows:

Yes ( ) No ( )

693 Two (2) 600 light heads on the front of the apparatus facing forward. Yes ( ) No ( )

694 Two (2) 600 light heads one (1) each side at the forward most point. Yes ( ) No ( )

695All warning devices shall be surface mounted in compliance withNFPA standards.

Yes ( ) No ( )

696 Hazard (Door Ajar) Light697 There shall be a 2” red LED hazard light installed as specified. Yes ( ) No ( )698 The light shall be located center overhead. Yes ( ) No ( )

699 Electronic Siren

700

A Federal PA300 siren model 690010 solid state electronic siren withattached noise-canceling microphone shall be installed. The unit shallbe capable of driving a single high power speaker up to 200 watts toachieve a sound output level that meets Class ”A” requirements.

Yes ( ) No ( )

701Operating modes shall include Hi-Lo, yelp, wail, P.A., air horn andradio re-broadcast.

Yes ( ) No ( )

702 The siren shall be recessed mounted in the cab. Yes ( ) No ( )703 Electronic Siren Control Location Yes ( ) No ( )

704 The electronic siren control shall be located in the center overhead. Yes ( ) No ( )

705 Mechanical Siren

706

A chrome plated and pedestal mounted Federal Q2B-P coaster sirenshall be installed on top of the front bumper extension. An electricsiren brake switch shall be located in the cab accessible to thedriver.

Yes ( ) No ( )

707 The siren shall be located driver side front bumper. Yes ( ) No ( )

708

A Federal Rumbler intersection clearing system shall be installed. TheRumbler secondary siren shall include an additional amplifier thatsenses the currently enabled siren tone signal, reduce the signals’frequency by 75%, and then amplify the sound through a high outputwoofer.

Yes ( ) No ( )

709The system shall include an amplifier and subwoofer speakermounted under the vehicle.

Yes ( ) No ( )

710 Siren Speaker

711

One (1) Federal Signal model ES100 Dynamax 100 watt speaker shall be flush mounted as far forward and as low as possible on the front of the vehicle. A polished model MSFMT with grille shall be provided on the outside of the speaker to prevent road debris from entering the speaker.

Yes ( ) No ( )

712Speaker dimensions shall be: 5.5 in. high x 5.9 in. wide x 2.5 in. deep.Weight = 5.5 lbs.

Yes ( ) No ( )

713The speaker shall produce a minimum sound output of 120 dB at 10feet to meet current NFPA 1901 requirements.

Yes ( ) No ( )

714 The speaker shall be located driver side front bumper. Yes ( ) No ( )

WARNING LIGHTS

SIRENS

SPEAKER

DOT LIGHTING

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Any variations to the specifications are to be clearly noted.715 Tail Lights

716

Two (2) Whelen model 600 series LED (Light Emitting Diode) lightswith one (1) Whelen 600 series halogen light shall be installed in aCast 3 housing in a vertical position each side at rear and wired withweatherproof connectors.

Yes ( ) No ( )

717 Light functions shall be as follows: Yes ( ) No ( )718 • LED red running light with red brake light in upper position. Yes ( ) No ( )

719 • LED amber populated arrow pattern turn signal in middle position. Yes ( ) No ( )

720 • Halogen 27 watt clear back-up light in lower position. Yes ( ) No ( )

721A one-piece polished aluminum trim casting shall be mountedaround the three (3) individual lights in a vertical position.

Yes ( ) No ( )

722 License Plate Light

723One (1) Truck-Lite model 15905 white LED license plate lightmounted in a Truck-Lite model 15732 chrome plated plastic licenseplate housing shall be mounted at the rear of the body.

Yes ( ) No ( )

724 License Plate Bracket

725There shall be bracket fabricated from aluminum diamond plate,secured to rear of the body to accommodate a license plate.

Yes ( ) No ( )

726 LED Marker Lights727 LED clearance/marker lights shall be installed as specified. Yes ( ) No ( )

728 Upper Cab:729 • Five (5) amber LED clearance lights on the cab roof. Yes ( ) No ( )730 Lower Cab:

731• One (1) amber LED side turn/marker each side of cab ahead of thefront door hinge.

Yes ( ) No ( )

732 Upper Body:

733 • One (1) red LED clearance light each side, rear of body to the side. Yes ( ) No ( )

734 Lower Body:

735• Three (3) red LED clearance lights centered at rear, recessed in the rubrail.

Yes ( ) No ( )

736• One (1) red LED clearance light each side, lower rear of body,recessed in the rubrail.

Yes ( ) No ( )

737• One (1) amber LED clearance/auxiliary turn light each side front ofbody, recessed in the rubrail.

Yes ( ) No ( )

738• A rectangular shaped reflector with a red colored lens shall beinstalled at the trailing edge on each side/rear of the apparatusbody.

Yes ( ) No ( )

739• A rectangular shaped reflector with an amber colored lens shall beinstalled at the leading edge on each side of the apparatus body.

Yes ( ) No ( )

740 Compartment Light Package

741Two (2) Hansen compartment light strips shall be mounted in eachbody compartment greater than 4 cu. ft. Transverse compartmentsshall have four (4) lights located two (2) each side.

Yes ( ) No ( )

742

Each light bar shall include white LEDs mounted with a toughpolycarbonate tube enclosure to protect the LED circuit board. Thelights shall produce 120 lumens per foot and be waterproof up toIP66 rating.

Yes ( ) No ( )

743Compartment lights shall be wired to a master on/off rocker switchon the cab switch panel.

Yes ( ) No ( )

LIGHTS - COMPARTMENT, STEP & GROUND

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744

The wiring connection for the compartment lights shall be made witha weather-resistant plug in style connector. A single water andcorrosion-resistant switch with a polycarbonate actuator and sealedcontacts shall control each compartment light. The switch shall allowthe light to illuminate if the compartment door is open.

Yes ( ) No ( )

745 Ground Lights

746

The apparatus shall be equipped with a sufficient quantity of lights to properly illuminate the ground areas around the apparatus inaccordance with current NFPA requirements. The lights shall beTecNiq model T440 4” circular LED (Light Emitting Diode) with clearlenses mounted in a resilient shock absorbent mount for improvedbulb life. The wiring connections shall be made with a weatherresistant plug in style connector.

Yes ( ) No ( )

747Ground area lights shall be switched from the cab dash with thework light switch.

Yes ( ) No ( )

748One (1) ground light shall be supplied under each side of the frontbumper extension if equipped.

Yes ( ) No ( )

749Lights in areas under the driver and crew area exits shall be activatedautomatically when the exit doors are opened.

Yes ( ) No ( )

750 Hose Bed Light

751

An Optronics round LED light model TLL44 shall be installed at thefront area of the hose bed to provide hose bed lighting per currentNFPA 1901. The light shall provide 720 lm effective output. The lightshall have a powder coated, die cast aluminum housing and stainlesssteel hardware with a weatherproof rating of IP69K.

Yes ( ) No ( )

752The hose bed light shall be switched with the work light switch in thecab.

Yes ( ) No ( )

753 Deck/Scene Light Wired to Back-Up Lights

754The rear deck or scene lights shall be activated when the chassis isplaced in reverse to provide additional lighting, in addition to theback-up lights, when backing the vehicle.

Yes ( ) No ( )

755 Scene Lights

756Two (2) Whelen 900 series Gradient Opti-Scenelights shall beprovided.

Yes ( ) No ( )

757Each light head shall contain a 12 volt, 50 watt halogen bulb. Thelights heads shall be equipped with lenses that have gradient opticsto enhance light output.

Yes ( ) No ( )

758Lights shall be located (1) each side rear compartment face up highand switched in cab (side facing lights switched separately).

Yes ( ) No ( )

759 Crosslay Light

760

An Optronics round LED light model TLL44 shall be installed at therear area of the crosslay to provide crosslay lighting per currentNFPA 1901. The light shall provide 720 lm effective output. The lightshall have a powder coated, die cast aluminum housing and stainlesssteel hardware with a weatherproof rating of IP69K.

Yes ( ) No ( )

761The crosslay light shall be switched with the work light switch in thecab.

Yes ( ) No ( )

762 Engine Compartment Light

LIGHTS - DECK AND SCENE

LIGHTS - NON-WARNING

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763There shall be LED lighting provided in compliance with NFPA toilluminate the engine compartment area. The light wiring circuit shallactivate when the cab is tilted and master power is switched on.

Yes ( ) No ( )

764 Pump Compartment LED Light

765An LED light shall be provided in the pump compartment area forNFPA compliance. The light shall be wired to operate with the worklight switch in the cab.

Yes ( ) No ( )

766 Pump Panel Lighting Package

767Pump panel lighting shall be provided for a side mount pump modulein accordance with NFPA.

Yes ( ) No ( )

768

The driver side pump control panel shall have two (2) LEDlights mounted under a protective cover that is above the driver sidepump panel. The officer side shall have one (1) LED light mountedunder a protective cover that is above the officer side pump panel.

Yes ( ) No ( )

769The lights shall be activated by the work light switch in the cab whenthe park brake is set.

Yes ( ) No ( )

770 Foot Switches Air Horns - QTY: 2

771A heavy duty metal floor mounted foot switch shall be installed tooperate the air horns. It shall be located driver's side, officer's side.

Yes ( ) No ( )

772 Foot Switches Q2B - QTY: 2

773A heavy duty metal floor mounted foot switch shall be installed tooperate the Q2B siren. It shall be located driver's side, officer's side.

Yes ( ) No ( )

774 Switch Rumbler 775 Switch momentary for Rumbler activation. Yes ( ) No ( )776 Location: Cab Dash Officer’s Side. Yes ( ) No ( )777 Siren Brake Switch

778Switch for Q2B siren brake. Locate on Officer’s side dash controlpanel area within reach of the Officer’s position. This switch will bein addition to the Driver’s side switch.

Yes ( ) No ( )

779 Back-Up Camera

780

There shall be a Federal Signal (Sony) camera modelnumber CAMCCD-REARNTSC provided and mounted on the rear ofthe apparatus. The camera shall feature a wide angle lens, IR LEDassisted illumination for enhanced low-light performance, non-corrosive mounting bracket, and stainless steel hardware. Thecamera shall be wired through multiplex display, interlocked with thechassis transmission. When the apparatus is placed in reverse thecamera shall automatically be activated and when the transmission isplaced in any other gear the screen shall return to the previouslydisplayed screen.

Yes ( ) No ( )

781 Intercom System

782

A David Clark, series 3800, intercom system shall be provided.Intercom stations shall be located at the driver, officer, four (4) crewcab positions and pump panel. The driver, officer and pump panelpositions shall be interfaced with the radio and have a ”push to talk”(PTT) button. All other positions shall have intercom only capability.

Yes ( ) No ( )

783The intercom shall be a six man seven position system that includessix headsets.

Yes ( ) No ( )

SWITCHES

CAMERA AND INTERCOM SYSTEM

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784- One (1) David Clark radio interface cable shall be provided. Theexact make and model of the radio will be determined by the firedepartment

Yes ( ) No ( )

785-Six (6) headset hanger hooks shall be provided, one (1) over eachseat. Exact location shall be determined at the inspection trip.

Yes ( ) No ( )

786 Back-Up Alarm

787An electronic back-up alarm shall be supplied. The 97 dB alarm shallbe wired into the chassis back-up lights to signal when the vehicle isin reverse gear.

Yes ( ) No ( )

788 Pioneer Flood Lights - QTY: 2

789

Whelen Pioneer Plus, model PFP1 12V LED light fixture(s) shall besupplied on a 3100 series top raise pole. The rectangular extrudedlight fixture with die cast end caps shall measure 8-3/16" wide by 4-5/8" high by 3" deep and have a white powder coat finish. The lightfixture shall have a single panel (2) clusters of LED lamps withmolded vacuum metalized reflector that draws 6 amps at 12.8 vdcand produces 7,000 usable lumens. The lights shall be mounted alocking swivel joint to allow the lights to be manually tilted up/downand locked in position by the operator. Handle standard.

Yes ( ) No ( )

790Location: driver side of pump module forward area, officer side ofpump module forward area.

Yes ( ) No ( )

791 Receptacle

792

A 20 amp, 110 volt 3-prong straight blade NEMA 5-20 duplexhousehold receptacle with stainless steel cover plate shall beinstalled in a compartment as specified by the department. Thereceptacle shall be wired to the shoreline receptacle where it willhave overcurrent protection from an external source.

Yes ( ) No ( )

793 Location: (location to be specified). Yes ( ) No ( )

794 DOT Required Drive Away Kit

795Three (3) triangular warning reflectors with carrying case shall besupplied to satisfy the DOT requirement.

Yes ( ) No ( )

796 Pumper Equipment

797The following list of equipment shall be supplied with the apparatus:

Yes ( ) No ( )

798 Hose:799 Eight (8) 1 3/4" x 50' Angus High Combat Attack Hose (Red) Yes ( ) No ( )800 Eight (8) 1 3/4" x 50' Angus High Combat Attack Hose (Orange) Yes ( ) No ( )801 Five (5) 1 3/4" x 50' Angus High Combat Attack Hose (Yellow) Yes ( ) No ( )

802Sixteen (16) 2 1/2" x 50' Rubber Covered Hose w/NST Couplings(Red)

Yes ( ) No ( )

803Ten (10) 5" x 100' Rubber Covered Hose w/5" Storz Couplings(Yellow)

Yes ( ) No ( )

804 Two (2) 5" x 50' Hose w/Storz Couplings (Yellow) Yes ( ) No ( )805 Two (2) 5" x 25' Hose w/Storz Couplings (Yellow) Yes ( ) No ( )806 High Rise Pack:807 Three (3) 1 3/4" x 50' Angus High Combat Attack Hose (Green) Yes ( ) No ( )808 One (1) 150' High Rise Hose Strap Yes ( ) No ( )809 Monitor:

MISC. ELECTRICAL

TELESCOPIC FLOOD LIGHTS - LED

RECEPTACLES

MISC. LOOSE EQUIPMENT

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Any variations to the specifications are to be clearly noted.810 One (1) TFT-XFT-NJ Crossfire Monitor Top Yes ( ) No ( )

811 One (1) TFT-XFF-APL Crossfire Truck Mount Adapter 3" NPT Female Yes ( ) No ( )

812 One (1) TFT-MST-4NJ Stacked Tip Set Yes ( ) No ( )

813One (1) TFT-M-R1250S-NJ Master Stream Nozzle w/Halo 150-1250gpm

Yes ( ) No ( )

814 One (1) TFT-XFH-1ST Crossfire Base with 5" Storz inlet Yes ( ) No ( )815 One (1) TFT-XF-B Crossfire Storage Bracket Yes ( ) No ( )816 Portable Monitor:817 One (1) TFT Blitzfire XXC-32 Portable Monitor Package Yes ( ) No ( )818 Includes: MD17A Low Pressure Nozzle and Bracket Yes ( ) No ( )819 Nozzles:820 Six (6) TFT-HLM-VPGI 1 1/2" Mid-Matic w/Grip Low Pressure Yes ( ) No ( )

821Two (2) TFT-H-2VOI 2 1/2" Female NST x 1 1/2" Male NST DetentValve w/Grip

Yes ( ) No ( )

822 Two (2) TFT-FSS11 1 1/4" x 1 1/2" Straight Tip Yes ( ) No ( )823 Foam Nozzle:824 One (1) TFT-UM12-NF 1 1/2" PRO Pak Yes ( ) No ( )825 Intake Valves:

826Two (2) TFT-AX1ST-NX 5" Rigid Storz x 6" Female Swivel Jumbo IntakeBall Valve

Yes ( ) No ( )

827 Gated Wyes:

828Two (2) TFT-AYNJ-NF 2 1/2" Female x (2) 1 1/2" Male Outlets GatedWye

Yes ( ) No ( )

829Two (2) TFT-AY5NJ-NJ2 1/2" Female x (2) 2 1/2" Male Outlets GatedWye

Yes ( ) No ( )

830 Salvage Covers:831 Two (2) 12' x 14' 12 oz. Canvas Salvage Covers Yes ( ) No ( )832 Hand Lanterns:833 Four (4) Fire Vulcan Lights w/12vdc Direct Wire Chargers Yes ( ) No ( )834 Suction Hose:835 Two (2) 6" NH Female x NH RL Male Suction Hose Yes ( ) No ( )836 One (1) 6" NST Low Level Strainer w/Jet Siphon Yes ( ) No ( )837 Wrenches:838 One (1) Triple Set Holder and Wrenches Yes ( ) No ( )839 One (1) Set of 4 Spanners w/Holder Yes ( ) No ( )840 Adapters:841 Three (1) 5" Storz x 3" NH Swivel RL Female Adapter Yes ( ) No ( )842 Two (2) 5" Storz x 3" RL Female Swivel 30o Elbow Yes ( ) No ( )843 One (1) 5" Storz Cap w/Chain Yes ( ) No ( )844 Two (2) 1 1/2" Male NST x 1 1/2" Male NST Adapter Yes ( ) No ( )845 Two (2) 1 1/2" Female NST x 1 1/2" Female NST Adapter Yes ( ) No ( )846 Two (2) 2 1/2" Male NST x 2 1/2" Male NST Adapter Yes ( ) No ( )847 Two (2) 2 1/2" Female NST x 2 1/2" Female NST Adapter Yes ( ) No ( )848 Three (3) 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" Reducer Yes ( ) No ( )849 Three (3) 1 1/2" Cap Yes ( ) No ( )850 Hand Tools:851 One (1) 6 lb. Pickhead Axe w/36" Fiberglass Handle Yes ( ) No ( )852 One (1) 6 lb. Flathead Axe w/36" Fiberglass Handle Yes ( ) No ( )853 One (1) 36" Paratech Halligan Tool Yes ( ) No ( )854 One (1) 30” Paratech Halligan Tool Yes ( ) No ( )855 One (1) 8' Pike Pole w/Std. USA Hook Yes ( ) No ( )856 One (1) 10' Pike Pole w/Std. USA Hook Yes ( ) No ( )857 One (1) 40" Pike Pole w/Std. USA Hook with D Handle Yes ( ) No ( )858 One (1) 5' Dry Wall Hook Yes ( ) No ( )859 One (1) 10 lb. Fiberglass Sledge Hammer Yes ( ) No ( )860 One (1) Pinch Point Crowbar Yes ( ) No ( )

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Any variations to the specifications are to be clearly noted.861 One (1) McCloud Tool Yes ( ) No ( )862 One (1) Brush Rake Yes ( ) No ( )863 One (1) 8 lb. Flat Head Axe Yes ( ) No ( )864 One (1) Set of Marrying Straps for Iron Set Yes ( ) No ( )865 Ladders:866 One (1) 14' Aluminum Roof Ladder Yes ( ) No ( )867 One (1) 24' Aluminum Two Section Ladder Yes ( ) No ( )868 One (1) 10' Folding Attic Ladder Yes ( ) No ( )869 Hose Roller:870 One (1) Hose Roller Yes ( ) No ( )871 Wheel Chocks:872 Two (2) Folding Wheel Chock Yes ( ) No ( )873 Two (2) Holder for Folding Wheel Chock Yes ( ) No ( )874 Combi Tool:

875One (1) TNT EBFCC-28 Storm Brute Force Combi Tool w/RemovableTips w/2 Batteries & Charger

Yes ( ) No ( )

876 PPV Fan:

877One (1) BATFAN 20 NEO Battery/110volt 50/60Hz - Running time 45minutes

Yes ( ) No ( )

878 Brush Packs:879 Two (2) Soft Pack Brush Pump (5 gallon) Yes ( ) No ( )880 Portable Scene Lights:

881Two (2) AKR-ELRE-SCOUT-2B-120 Revel Scout 120V LED Scene Lightswith two (2) batteries and a chargers.

Yes ( ) No ( )

882 Mounting Brackets:883 All Mounting Brackets Shall be provided and installed Yes ( ) No ( )

884 Paint Break with Dip to Grille

885The cab shall have a two-tone paint break. The break line shall beapproximately 31.5 inches below the cab roof drip rail. The paintbreak shall include a dip down to the corners of the cab grille.

Yes ( ) No ( )

886 Stainless Steel Pump Module Finish

887All pump module surfaces shall have a brushed stainless steel finish.Includes upper and lower pump modules, crosswalk module and/orspeedlay/pre-connect module (as applicable).

Yes ( ) No ( )

888 Paint Custom Cab Yes ( ) No ( )

889

The apparatus cab shall be painted Sikkens FLNA31757 Red. Thepaint process shall meet or exceed current state regulationsconcerning paint operations. Pollution control shall include measuresto protect the atmosphere, water, and soil. Contractor shall, upondemand, provide evidence that the manufacturing facility is incompliance with State EPA rules and regulations.

Yes ( ) No ( )

890

The aluminum cab exterior shall have no mounted components priorto painting to assure full coverage of metal treatments and paint tothe exterior surfaces. Cab doors and any hinged smooth-platecompartment doors shall be painted separately to assure properpaint coverage on cab, door jambs and door edges.

Yes ( ) No ( )

891Paint process shall feature Sikkens high solid LV products and beperformed in the following steps:

Yes ( ) No ( )

892Corrosion Prevention - all aluminum surfaces shall be pre-treatedwith the Alodine 5700 conversion coating to provide superiorcorrosion resistance and excellent adhesion of the base coat.

Yes ( ) No ( )

EXTERIOR PAINT

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893Sikkens Sealer/Primer LV - acrylic urethane sealer/primer shall beapplied to guarantee excellent gloss hold-out, chip resistance and auniform base color.

Yes ( ) No ( )

894

Sikkens High Solid LVBT650 (Base coat) - a lead-free, chromate-freehigh solid acrylic urethane base coat shall be applied, providingexcellent coverage and durability. A minimum of two (2) coats shallbe applied.

Yes ( ) No ( )

895

Sikkens High Solid LVBT650 (Clear coat) - high solid LV clear coat shallbe applied as the final step in order to ensure full gloss and colorretention and durability. A minimum of two (2) coats shall beapplied.

Yes ( ) No ( )

896

Any location where aluminum is penetrated after painting, for thepurpose of mounting steps, hand rails, doors, lights, or otherspecified components shall be treated at the point of penetrationwith a corrosion inhibiting pre-treatment (ECK Corrosion Control).The pre-treatment shall be applied to the aluminum sheet metal oraluminum extrusions in all locations where the aluminum has beenpenetrated. All hardware used in mounting steps, hand rails, doors,lights, or other specified components shall be individually treatedwith the corrosion inhibiting pre-treatment.

Yes ( ) No ( )

897

After the paint process is complete, the gloss rating of the unit shallbe tested with a 20 degree gloss meter. Coating thickness shall bemeasured with a digital MIL gauge and the orange peel with a digitalwave scan device.

Yes ( ) No ( )

898 Paint Cab Two-Tone Color899 The upper section of the cab shall be painted FLNA41318 White. Yes ( ) No ( )

900The paint process of the secondary cab color shall be the same as theprimary color.

Yes ( ) No ( )

901 Paint Wheels

902

The exterior outer chassis wheels shall be painted Job Color. Thepaint shall be of the highest quality finish for low maintenance, longlife, and attractive appearance. The finish shall consist of a corrosion-resistant primer, urethane high build primer, and high performancedurable color coat.

Yes ( ) No ( )

903

The paint process shall meet or exceed current State regulationsconcerning paint operations. Pollution control shall include measuresto protect the atmosphere, water and soil. Manufacturer shall, upondemand, provide evidence that the manufacturing facility is incompliance with State EPA rules and regulations.

Yes ( ) No ( )

904Paint process shall feature Akzo-Nobel’s high solid LV products andbe performed in the following steps:

Yes ( ) No ( )

905Corrosion Prevention - all raw material shall be pre-treated with theWeather Jacket Corrosion Prevention system to provide superiorcorrosion resistance and excellent adhesion of the top coat.

Yes ( ) No ( )

906Akzo-Nobel Sealer/Primer LV - acrylic urethane sealer/primer shall beapplied to guarantee excellent gloss hold-out, chip resistance and auniform base color.

Yes ( ) No ( )

907Akzo-Nobel High Solid LV (Top coat) - a lead-free, chromate-free highsolid acrylic urethane top coat shall be applied, providing excellentcoverage and durability. A minimum of two (2) coats shall be applied.

Yes ( ) No ( )

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908

Akzo-Nobel High Solid LV (Clear coat) - high solid LV clear coat shallbe applied as the final step in order to ensure full gloss and colorretention and durability. A minimum of two (2) coats shall beapplied.

Yes ( ) No ( )

909 Exterior Body Surfaces

910

FRP (fiber reinforced) panels shall be provided to overlay thestainless steel outer side of body panels that are not covered withaluminum treadplate. The FRP panels shall be painted as detailedunder "Painting Information" and then installed on the bodyexterior.

Yes ( ) No ( )

911 Polished Surfaces

912The vertical stainless steel Unistrut channels located on the exteriorof the hose body side panels shall have a hand polished appearance.

Yes ( ) No ( )

913The reinforcing edges of the hose body side panels and trailing edgesof the beavertails (if equipped) shall have a machine sanded DAfinish.

Yes ( ) No ( )

914Polished stainless steel vertical corner trim scuff guards shall beinstalled on the outer front and rear body corners.

Yes ( ) No ( )

915 Painting Information

916The final finishing of the vehicle shall be performed to the higheststandards of the fire apparatus industry.

Yes ( ) No ( )

917All removable components and accessories shall be fitted to thebody and then removed prior to final finishing, ensuring paint hasbeen applied under all components and accessories.

Yes ( ) No ( )

918

Care shall be taken during paint preparation to properly fill allsurface imperfections. Welded seam areas shall be ground flush andmetal finished. Bare metal surfaces shall be etched chemically toensure proper adhesion. The primer shall be sanded to assure asmooth surface for painting.

Yes ( ) No ( )

919The interior of all compartments shall have a machine sanded DAfinish that shall not be painted. Compartment seams shall be sealedwith a silver silicone caulk.

Yes ( ) No ( )

920The interior of the hose bed shall be provided with a machine sandedDA finish that shall not be painted.

Yes ( ) No ( )

921The body exterior shall be finish painted using Sikkens paint, colorFLNA31757 Red. Furnish one pint of touch-up paint, includinghardener to match each of the exterior colors.

Yes ( ) No ( )

922 Lettering923 Sign Gold Lettering 3” - QTY: 45 Yes ( ) No ( )924 3” high Sign Gold letter(s) shall be applied as specified. Yes ( ) No ( )925 “BLOOMINGTON FIRE DEPT” on each front cab door. Yes ( ) No ( )926 “ENGINE 5” directly over the chrome grill. Yes ( ) No ( )927 Sign Gold Lettering 12” - QTY: 28928 12” high Sign Gold letter(s) shall be applied as specified. Yes ( ) No ( )929 “E-5” on each crew door. Yes ( ) No ( )

930“BLOOMINGTON” centered on each side of the body over thecompartments.

Yes ( ) No ( )

931 Scotchlite Lettering 8” - QTY: 3 Yes ( ) No ( )

932Red 8” Scotchlite letters shall be applied per departmentspecifications.

Yes ( ) No ( )

933 “E-5” centered on front bumper. Yes ( ) No ( )934 Scotchlite Lettering 20” - QTY: 3 Yes ( ) No ( )

935Red 20” Scotchlite letters shall be applied per departmentspecifications.

Yes ( ) No ( )

INTERIOR PAINT

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Any variations to the specifications are to be clearly noted.936 “E-5” centered on the rear roll up door. Yes ( ) No ( )937 Lettering Shade and Outline Yes ( ) No ( )

938All letters shall be shaded and/or outlined as specified by thecustomer to provide a contrast.

Yes ( ) No ( )

939 Designated Standing / Walking Area Indication

940

A 1" wide yellow line shall be applied to indicate the outsideperimeter of designated standing and walking areas above 48" fromthe ground in compliance with 2016 NFPA 1901. Steps, ladders andareas with a railing or structure at least 12" high are excluded fromrequiring the line.

Yes ( ) No ( )

941 Rear Body Chevron Striping

942

Chevron style 3M Diamond Grade striping shall be provided on therear of the apparatus (does not include the B1 door). The stripesshall consist of 6" alternating stripes in an "A" pattern. The stripingshall be located on the rear facing extrusions, panels and doorsinboard and outboard of the beavertails if applicable.

Yes ( ) No ( )

943 Scotchlite Stripe 6”

944A ”Hockey Stick” Scotchlite reflective stripe, 6” in width, shall beapplied horizontally across the apparatus and shall contour as ittransitions from cab to body to comply with NFPA 1901.

Yes ( ) No ( )

945Location: Bottom of stripe shall be even with the top of the frontbumper on the cab then angle up on the L1/R1 compartments andthen go straight back across the L2, R2, L3, and R3 compartments.

Yes ( ) No ( )

946 Color: White and red alternating. Yes ( ) No ( )947 Trim Stripes 1”

948A 1” Scotchlite stripe shall be applied above and below the existingstripe. The stripes shall be spaced 1” away from the main stripe.

Yes ( ) No ( )

949 The stripe shall be White and red alternating. Yes ( ) No ( )950 Sign Gold Cab Paint Break Stripe

951

Cab stripe shall be 3/4” in width total, (1/2” gold stripe with a 1/8”black outline on both sides) and a clear polyurethane coating. Stripeshall be centrally located and shall contour with the cab, followingthe paint break.

Yes ( ) No ( )

952 SignGold Logos - QTY: 2953 A SignGold custom customer logo shall be supplied. Yes ( ) No ( )954 Logo to be installed on each front cab door. Yes ( ) No ( )

955Graphic to consist of a SignGold Maltese cross with a blue and whiteCity of Bloomington logo in the center.

Yes ( ) No ( )

956 Lifetime Frame Warranty

957

The apparatus manufacturer shall provide a full lifetime framewarranty. This warranty shall cover all apparatus manufacturerdesigned frame, frame members, and cross-members against defectsin materials or workmanship for the lifetime of the coveredapparatus. A copy of the warranty document shall be provided withthe proposal. Frame warranties that do not cover cross-members forthe life of the vehicle shall not be acceptable.

Yes ( ) No ( )

958 10 Year 100,000 Mile Structural Warranty

GRAPHICS

WARRANTY / STANDARD & EXTENDED

STRIPING

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959

The apparatus manufacturer shall provide a comprehensive 10year/100,000 mile structural warranty. This warranty shall cover allstructural components of the cab and/or body manufactured by theapparatus manufacturer against defects in materials or workmanshipfor 10 years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Excluded fromthis warranty are all hardware, mechanical items, electrical items, orpaint finishes. A copy of the warranty document shall be providedwith the proposal.

Yes ( ) No ( )

960 10 Year Stainless Steel Plumbing Warranty

961

The apparatus manufacturer shall provide a full 10-year stainlesssteel plumbing components warranty. This warranty shall coverdefects in materials or workmanship of apparatus manufacturerdesigned foam/water plumbing system stainless steel componentsfor 10 years. A copy of the warranty document shall be providedwith the proposal.

Yes ( ) No ( )

962 10 Year Paint and Corrosion Warranty

963

The apparatus manufacturer shall provide a 10-year limited paint and corrosion perforation warranty. This warranty shall cover paint peeling, cracking, blistering, and corrosion provided the vehicle is used in a normal and reasonable manner.

Yes ( ) No ( )

964 The paint shall be prorated for 10 years as follows: Yes ( ) No ( )965 Topcoat & Appearance: Gloss, Color Retention, Cracking, Yes ( ) No ( )966 0 to 72 months 100% Yes ( ) No ( )967 73 to 120 months 50% Yes ( ) No ( )

968Coating System, Adhesion & Corrosion: Includes Dissimilar metalcorrosion, Flaking, Blistering, Bubbling

Yes ( ) No ( )

969 0 to 36 months 100% Yes ( ) No ( )970 37 to 84 months 50% Yes ( ) No ( )971 85 to 120 months 25% Yes ( ) No ( )

972Corrosion perforation shall be covered 100% for 10 years. Corrosionperforation is defined as complete penetration through the exteriormetal of the apparatus.

Yes ( ) No ( )

973The warranty period shall begin upon delivery of the apparatus tothe original user-purchaser. A copy of the warranty document shallbe provided with the proposal.

Yes ( ) No ( )

974UV paint fade shall be covered in a separate warranty suppliedby Akzo Nobel (Sikkens) and shall be for a minimum of 10 years.

Yes ( ) No ( )

975 Warranty - One Year Standard

976

The apparatus manufacturer shall provide a full 1 year standardwarranty. All components manufactured by the apparatusmanufacturer shall be covered against defects in materials orworkmanship for a 1 year period. All components covered byseparate suppliers such as engines, transmissions, tires, and batteriesshall maintain the warranty as provided by the component supplier.A copy of the warranty document shall be provided with theproposal.

Yes ( ) No ( )

977 Warranty 20 Year Structural

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978

The apparatus manufacturer shall provide a comprehensive 20year/100,000 mile structural warranty. This warranty shall cover allstructural components of the stainless steel body manufactured bythe apparatus manufacturer against defects in materials orworkmanship for 20 years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first.Excluded from this warranty are all hardware, mechanical items,electrical items, or paint finishes. A copy of the warranty documentshall be provided with the proposal.

Yes ( ) No ( )

979 25 Year Frame Rail Corrosion Warranty Yes ( ) No ( )

980

The chassis manufacturer shall provide a 25 year corrosion warrantyon the chassis frame rails. This warranty shall cover the chassis framerails, including frame rail liners (if equipped), for a period of 25 yearsafter the date on which the vehicle is delivered to the originalpurchaser. A copy of the warranty document shall be provided withthe proposal. Please refer to warranty document for completedetails and exclusions.

Yes ( ) No ( )

981 Electronic Manuals

982Two (2) copies of all operator, service, and parts manuals MUST besupplied at the time of delivery in electronic format (CD-ROMs). Theelectronic manuals shall include the following information:

Yes ( ) No ( )

983Operating Instructions, descriptions, specifications, and ratings of the cab, chassis, body, aerial (if applicable), installed components, andauxiliary systems.

Yes ( ) No ( )

984Warnings and cautions pertaining to the operation and maintenanceof the fire apparatus and firefighting systems.

Yes ( ) No ( )

985Charts, tables, checklists, and illustrations relating to lubrication,cleaning, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and inspections.

Yes ( ) No ( )

986Instructions regarding the frequency and procedure forrecommended maintenance.

Yes ( ) No ( )

987Maintenance instructions for the repair and replacement of installedcomponents.

Yes ( ) No ( )

988 Parts listing with descriptions and illustrations for identification. Yes ( ) No ( )

989 Warranty descriptions and coverage

990

The CD-ROM shall incorporate a navigation page with electronic linksto the operator`s manual, service manual, parts manual, andwarranty information, as well as instructions on how to use themanual. Each copy shall include a table of contents with links to thespecified documents or illustrations.

Yes ( ) No ( )

991

The CD must be formatted in such a manner as to allow not only theprinting of the entire manual, but to also the cutting, pasting, orcopying of individual documents to other electronic media, such aselectronic mail, memos, and the like.

Yes ( ) No ( )

992A find feature shall be included to allow for searches by text or bypart number.

Yes ( ) No ( )

993

These electronic manuals shall be accessible from any computeroperating system capable of supporting portable document format(PDF). Permanent copies of all pertinent data shall be kept file atboth the local dealership and at the manufacturer`s location.

Yes ( ) No ( )

994 Fire Apparatus Safety Guide

SUPPORT, DELIVERY, INSPECTIONS AND MANUALS

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995

Fire Apparatus Safety Guide published by FAMA, latest edition. Thissafety manual is intended to point out some of the basic safetysituations that may be encountered during the normal operation andmaintenance of a fire apparatus and to suggest possible ways ofdealing with these situations. This manual is NOT a substitute for theManufacture’s fire apparatus operator and maintenance manuals orcommercial chassis manufacturer`s operator and maintenancemanuals.

Yes ( ) No ( )

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