Signal Hill Fire Protection Association Inc. Request for Proposals 1500 Gallon per Minute Triple Combination Pumper With Related Components.
These specifications contain the major cab, chassis and drive line components, pump and plumbing as well as desired compartment configurations. The Department recognizes and appreciates that each fire apparatus manufacturer has its own, unique construction methodologies along with their standard features. -- i.e. it would be assumed that the drive train components would include an engine, transmission, drive shaft, pump transmission, universal joints, carrier bearings and differential. Or, that chassis frame rails would include firmly secured cross members. Or, that on horizontal surfaces were firefighters would step, tailboard, running boards, steps would have non-slip surface of aluminum tread plate or the like.
The apparatus shall conform to nationally recognized standards/regulations for fire pumper apparatus, including -- but not limited to; the National Fire Protection Association, the National Highway Traffic Administration, or the United States Department of Transpiration, unless otherwise specified within these documents. Specific reference is made to National Fire Protection Association Standard 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, 2009 edition. Minor details of the construction of and materials, where not otherwise specified, shall at the discretion of the bidder, who shall be solely responsible for the design and construction of all features.
The Department expects that each bidder will submit with their bid, detailed drawings along with specific details as they relate to the major components and the completed apparatus. Included with the bid submission shall be a Vertical Center of Gravity & Weight Distribution analysis, etc.
Unless otherwise stipulated, equivalencies to these specifications are permitted, provided that information is submitted that clearly demonstrates that any substitution is equal to or better than that specified.
The Department also accepts that several manufacturers are considered “sole source” - - fabricating and/or assembling their own specific cab, chassis and body. In the spirit of impartially, and for the purposes of preparing Request for Proposals, the Department elected to base cab/chassis requirements of a Spartan Motors Medium Four Door with a raised roof. Since many sole source builders are very familiar with Spartan, it should be fairly easy correlated their specific cab/chassis to the Department’s expectations. Thus, sole source builders are encouraged to submit bids emphasizing their products.
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CAB
Spartan Metro Star MFD 10" Raised Roof;
Occupant Protection Advanced Protection System
Classic front cab fascia, hinged grill
ENGINE
380HP (minimum) Cummins ISL9 - EPA 2013, (5) Year warranty
• DPF Ctrl Regeneration Switch and Inhibit Switch
• Engine Programming High Idle Speed 1250 RPM, manual control
• Engine Programming Road Speed Governor Enabled
• Aux Engine Brake VG Turbo with Brake Ctrl On/Off Switch Panel
• Elec Engine Oil Level Indicator, Fluid Fills Forward For Med Displacement Cap
• Engine Program Remote throttle on
• Engine Programming Idle Speed 700 RPM
Engine Fan Drive Clutch with medium flow system, provide system protection with skid plate painted to match frame.
• Provide Extended Life engine coolant and Electronic Low Coolant Level Indicator
• Engine / Pump Heat Exchanger
• Coolant Hoses Silicone Heater & Radiator w/Cab Interior Rubber Hoses
• Engine Air Intake Filtration and Restriction w/Replaceable Element provide system protection with skid plate painted to match frame.
ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION
Calculate an electric load analysis of the 12-volt electrical system to determine the amperage draws of the completed cab, chassis and apparatus. Include as part of the bid package shall be the completed electrical load analysis indicating the type, size and details of the 12-volt electrical system. The 12 volt apparatus wiring shall be completely independent of the chassis electrical system.
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Provide the necessary components, automatic reset circuit breakers, and switching relays to accommodate the numerous switching functions without the excessive use of relays.
Provide 2 wiring diagrams, as-built. The wiring diagram shall incorporate notations to assist an individual with limited electrical experience in the service of the apparatus electrical system.
The 12 volt load management functions shall be incorporated within the microprocessor based 12 volt electrical system without the need for a separate load manager.
Provide NFPA certification of 12 volt performance testing. Included should be a written load analysis, nameplate rating of the alternator, etc.
Data Recording Sys Vehicle Data Weldon w/Remote USB Data Link
Provide a Power and Ground studs direct to battery for “jump” starting. Confirm location with Department
Ignition Master switch with Keyless Start
Batteries (6) mounted one each side of frame rail in stainless steel battery trays and box cover, provide handles to remove cover. Provide battery jumper studs. Confirm location with Department
Kussmaul 1200 P/P Battery Conditioner with conditioner digital display. Confirm display location with Department
Kussmaul 12V Auxiliary Air Compressor.
Provide Kussmaul 120V 20A Auto Eject behind driver’s door approximately 6 feet high, include connection to battery conditioner. Provide red protective inlet cover.
Provide 120 volt shoreline duplex outlets at the following locations:
1 – interior front wall at officer’s foot well 1 – front left side body compartment 2 – one each side of forward facing rear seats 1 – EMS compartment in cab left side, 1 – EMS compartment in cab right side 1 – rear passenger compartment, confirm location with Department
EXHAUST
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6 gallon Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank with easy access for refilling.
Engine Exchange Accessory Temperature Mitigation and provide protective Engine Exhaust Wrap
TRANSMISSION
Transmission Allison 3000 EVS, Mode Programming 5th Startup/5th Mode, Feature Programming Allison Gen V-E I/O Package 198/Pumper, GEN V-E Shift Selection Key Pad/Push Button, and cooling system, PTO Location at 8:00/4:00 positions 5 year Allison warranty
Electronic Transmission Oil Level Indicator
2nd Gear Pre-Select
DRIVELINE
Match driveline components for 1500 GPM Hale midship QSM pump.
FUEL SYSTEMS
Fuel Tank 50 Gallon (minimum) steel tank painted to match frame color, mounted to frame with stainless steel straps. Provide fuel tank drain in tank sump.
Fuel Filter/Water Separator with light and Alarm
Provide fuel Shutoff Valves at Tank and at Primary Filter
Electric Fuel Primer Engine Supply Electric Lift Pump and Fuel Lines Nylon
Fuel Tank Fill Port left on the side at rear of wheel well.
AXLES, SUSPENSION, STEERING, WHEELS, TIRES and FRAME
Using the list of loose equipment list provide by the Department that is intended to be carried on the apparatus and making reference to the National Fire Protection Association 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, 2009 Edition, the manufacturer shall calculate the Vertical Center of Gravity and Weight Distribution in order determine the appropriate front and rear axle ratings, the wheel base and suspension requirements. Include drawings and analysis of the Vertical Center of Gravity and Weight Distribution.
Front Axle
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Front Wheel Bearing Lube Oil
Front suspension leaf springs with shock absorbers
Wheel liners, mud flaps and stainless steel fenderette
STEERING
Power steering with front axle cramp angle of 48 degrees left & right minimum Steering Column/Wheel Tilt/Telescopic. Provide electronic Power Steering Fluid Level Indicator
REAR AXLE
Oil lubrication for Rear Axle Differential and wheel bearings
Top vehicle speed 68 MPH
Leaf spring rear suspension
Wheel liners, mud flaps and stainless steel fenderette
TIRES
Tires – Michelin tires, sized and rated for axle loads based upon weight distribution analysis.
Rear Axle Ratio to geared ratio 68 mph top speed
Install Continental Tire, ContiPressure Check™ Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
Note – The Department’s existing apparatus use this system.
WHEELS
Polished bright aluminum front and rear wheels with stainless steel center hub cover and lug nut caps
On-Spot 6 Strand Auto tire chains, with activation switch with easy reach of driver Toggle Switch with anodized red safety cover
BRAKES
Front disc brakes.
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Rear Brakes S-Cam Drum, with parking brake and Slack adjusters.
Parking Brake Control within easy reach of driver.
Provide Air Dryer for braking system.
Provide a Jacobs “C-Brake” compression brake controlled by two-(2) switches located in the cab, an on/off and low/medium/high.
AIR SUPPLY SYSTEMS
Minimum 18.5 cubic feet per minute air compressor with air dryer, nylon air lines
Each air tank shall have manual drain valve and automatic moisture ejector. Provide remote cables to permit manual drains to be operating without crawling underneath chassis.
A limiter valve shall be installed on the chassis air reserve tank, eliminating the use of all air accessories when the chassis air pressure is under 100 psi, thus reserving all available air for braking effort.
Locate a female air outlet/inlet at pumper operator’s panel with quarter turn valve.
FRAME
Double channel chassis frame rails, powder coated with life time warranty. Specify anti- corrosion protection between the two frame rail channels.
FRONT BUMPER
Stainless steel or chrome front bumper with 24” extension aluminum tread plate
Center hose well for 100’ of 1.75” hose with swivel discharge. See preconnects section.
2 – Chrome tow eyes attached to the frame rails, recessed through the front bumper. A tow bar provision shall be installed on the front of the chassis and attached to the frame rails which shall allow the vehicle to be picked up from the front and towed.
1 - Compartment right side minimum 10” wide X 23” long X 15” deep with latching lid.
2 – 100 watt electronic siren speakers mounted in bumper
2 – Air horns mounted in bumper. Activation via foot switch one each side in driver and
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officer floor well. Provide air horn reservoir
1 – Federal Q2b siren pedestal mount top left side. Activation via foot switch one each side in driver’s and officer’s floor well
CAB TILT
Provide hydraulic cab tilting with manual override. The chassis supplied cab tilt connection shall be mounted on the right side of the apparatus
CAB GLASS
Door glass, “automotive green” glass, power windows.
CLIMATE CONTROL
Climate Control system shall include large capacity heater, defroster and air conditioner. Locate air conditioner condensing unit on cab roof. Provide condensate drains. Specify heater and defroster BTUs and AC cooling capacity.
2 - independently controlled cab air circulation fans in front section of cab, inboard
CAB INTERIOR
Insulate the cab exterior walls and engine doghouse to protect cab interior from temperature and noise.
Provide color selections for Department for interior trim surfaces.
Non-slip vinyl flooring
Headliner, exterior cab walls and dog house cover with padded vinyl
Rear cab wall Performance Advantage Pac Trac mounting system on the rear cab wall, out board of crew seating.
Padded sun visors each side.
Provide non-slip grab bars inside each door opening, 10” minimum length. “A” post and “B” post
Provide non-slip grab bar on each rear door, underneath window and width of door.
Dashboard, center console, switch panels, molded Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
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thermoplastic
Mobile data terminal, sliding tray officer side dashboard. Provide 2-12v Power ports and 2 – USB power ports at officer’s side of the center console.
Install Department provided KNOX Key Secure. 12 volt circuit required. Confirm location with Department
Inside cab doors, painted, latch side, vertical stripe with 6" reflective chevron
Non-slip steps with stainless kick plates. Battery box access panels in rear door stairwells made of stainless steel. Provide LED step lighting.
Provide “EMS” compartments, one each side of the interior of the cab above the wheel wells. Width shall be from the exterior wall to the doghouse with the depth from door jab area towards the rear of the driver’s and officer’s seat. Roll up doors. Provide for two adjustable selves in each section and LED strip lighting. Provide drawing(s) and dimensions with bid.
Switching of 12 volt electric systems shall include (but are not limited to) a battery master, dash/console master, emergency lighting master, Upper and Lower zone warning lights, and scene lights, etc. Switches shall be within easy reach of driver’s seating position, clearly labeled with red backlighting. Circuits shall be protected with automatic reset circuit breakers. Provide Department with a detailed switching layout for acceptance prior to fabrication.
2 - Swivel head LED map lights near the officer’s and driver’s seat. Confirm location with Department.
A red, LED flashing light located in the driving compartment shall be illuminated automatically whenever the apparatus parking brake is not fully engaged and any passenger or equipment compartment door is open, any ladder or equipment rack is not in the stowed position, a stabilizer system is deployed, a powered light tower is extended, or any other device is opened, extended, or deployed that creates a hazard or is likely to cause damage to the apparatus if the apparatus is moved. The light shall be marked "Do Not Move Apparatus When Light Is On".
CAB SEATS
Driver’s seat - Bostrom Firefighter 4-Way Air Non-ABTS, with non-SCBA back. Compartment under driver’s seat shall have a hinged door.
Officer’s seat - Bostrom Firefighter Fixed ABTS with SCBA IMMI SmartDock Compartment under officer’s seat shall have a hinged door.
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Crew seats – Bostrom 500CT ABTS Flip-Up SLS with SCBA SmartDock mount to rear cab wall facing forward. Provide storage area underneath crew seats with locking hinged door on the outboard sides.
Gray, ballistic fabric seating material, with red seat belts. Occupant Protection systems and Weldon V-MUX Vehicle Data Recorder and Gateway Module with a V-MUX Occupant Restraint Indicator
CAB EXTERIOR
Variable speed windshield wipers single motor, with Electronic Windshield Fluid Level Indicator
Chrome cab door handles with scuff plates, provide non-slip stainless steel grab handles at each door. Doors to have manual door locks. Stainless steel non-slip grab rail underneath windshield and above grill on front of apparatus.
Aerodynamic Retrac 613275 remote control heated mirrors, provide heat control and adjustment control with easy reach of driver.
Trim lower portion of cab, front corners and cab doors with 10” high polished stainless steel.
Trim Rear Cab Corners with polished scuff plate from bottom of cab to height of hose bed cross lays.
Stainless steel front wheel fenderettes with mud flaps
Rain drip rails along top side of cab roof.
A 5" 12-volt LED light shall be located under each area designed for personnel to climb onto the apparatus or descend from the apparatus to the ground level. Lighting designed to provide illumination on areas under the driver and crew riding area exits shall be activated automatically when the exit doors are opened. All other ground area lighting shall be switched with the parking brake.
VEHICLE LIGHTING
Provide vehicle lighting in accordance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Requirements
Headlights 4 Headlamps LED, below front warning lights with chrome bezel
Front Amber Turn Signals Whelen 600 LED with chrome bezel.
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Side Turn and Marker Lights LED
5” diameter LED ground lights installed under each cab door, under each compartment door, two under front bumper and two under the rear tailboard.
8081-0000-13Weldon, LED, Ground Switch, Grey Bezel, Red/Clear above each seat. Clear side also activated when respective door opens.
LED step lights for each lower cab step and for each intermediate step. Activation with parking brake is on.
Whelen Model LED 600 Series CAST 4V mounted each side on rear of apparatus body. 1 - white backup, 1 – amber arrow style turn signal, 1 – red combination tail signal and brake light, 1 – Red/Blue warning light.
1 amber LED mid-ship turn light shall be mounted on each side of the apparatus ahead of the rear wheels.
2 LED courtesy lights shall be mounted one (1) each side low on the rear panel. The lights shall illuminate the rear tailboard. They shall be switched with the parking brake.
1 LED courtesy light shall be mounted on each side low on the pump module. Each light shall illuminate the running board area. The lights shall be switched with the parking brake.
SCENE LIGHTING
2 - Fire Research Corp 12V Spectra scene lights mounted above windshield (brow mount) one each side. Both activated with same switch.
2 – Fire Research Corp 12V Spectra recessed mounted scene lights mounted one each side on upper portion of cab just forward of rear door. Activated by individual switches or respective side cab doors being opened.
2 - Fire Research Corp 12V Spectra scene lights mounted, one each side, towards the rear of the apparatus. Activated by individual switches or respective side cab doors being opened.
Command Light Model KL450 Light Tower w/optional back lighting and top mounted strobe shall be installed on the cab roof. Unit shall be mounted as directed by the department. Controller shall be installed on the forward wall in compartment L1. A tread plate guard shall be installed forward of the light tower to protect the unit. Reinforce cab roof as needed to accommodate.
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OPTICAL WARNING DEVICES
Provide master switch for optical warning devices. Split Upper Protection Zone (UPZ) and Lower Protection Zones (LPZ) for separate switching.
2 – Whelen Model 60RW6CFR spilt warning LED mounted one each side on the front the cab next to the amber turn signals, with chrome bezel. (LPZ)
2 – Whelen Model 90RB5CFR spilt warning LED mounted one each side on the top rear the apparatus body with chrome bezel. (UPZ)
2 – Whelen Model 90RB5CFR spilt warning LED mounted one each side at the top the cab above the front wheel with chrome bezel. (UPZ)
4 – Whelen Model M6V2J combination warning and perimeter light heads mounted one (1) each above the front and rear wheels. (LPZ)
1 – Whelen Model L31HRF (Red) mounted at rear of hose bed left side. (UPZ)
1 – Whelen Model L31HAF (Amber) mounted at rear of hose bed right side. (UPZ)
2 – Whelen Model 70RC6FCR with chrome bezel mounted one each side of the front bumper ((LPZ)
2 – Whelen Model 70A02CR with chrome bezel mounted one each side at the under-side the pump panel at the front apparatus body under rub rail. (LPZ)
2 – Apparatus booster tank level lights, MC Products MaxVision LED Tank Display, mount one each side between the rear apparatus door and the rear of the cab at top.
1 – Whelen 4500 Series light bar
Do Not Move Apparatus Light Flashing Red w/Alarm
Whelen amber LED traffic advisor underneath rear hose bed, between outer compartments, mount control head in center console.
Back-Up Alarm Ecco 575
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Activate UPZ and LPZ when apparatus transmission is placed into “reverse.”
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
RoscoeVision Model DV231 Camera Dual VS mounted center windshield
Camera Rear Teardrop w LED flat screen monitor.
1 - Radio Antenna Base installed cab forward right side, route antenna coax to compartment underneath driver’s seat. 1 - Radio Antenna Base installed cab forward left, route antenna coax to compartment underneath driver’s seat.
Install 12 volt (protected circuit) terminal post underneath driver’s seat for radio chassis power. Powers up with apparatus master switch.
Mount and provide 12 volt (protected circuit) for Department supplied vehicle chargers for portable radios
INTERCOM SYSTEM:
1 - FireCom 5200D Digital Intercom with Dual Radio Monitor and Transmit Selector Switches. Touch-pad adjustable volume and squelch with advanced digital signal processing noise-reduction. Rugged steel casing. 12v nominal power supply. Two auxiliary input/output for almost any device such as an MP3 player, cell phone interface, GPS, etc. 8 jacks for wireless base stations and/or wired headsets; expandable up to 16 daisy-chained wired headsets.
1 - UH-51 Headset: Under-Helmet Style Headset. Communicates over radio with red push-and-hold radio transmit button. (Driver)
1 - UH-51 Headset: Under-helmet style headset with glove-rugged plug. Communicates over radio with red push-and-hold radio transmit button (Officer’s seat)
2 - UH-52 Headsets: Under-helmet style headset with glove-rugged plug. No radio transmit. Transmits over intercom with black push-and-hold talk button. Full duplex intercom when push button is engaged, listen-only intercom when button is not engaged. (Rear Seating positions)
3 - HM-10 Modules (107-0407-00): Headset plug-in module for interior mounting in apparatus, single plug, complete with cable, connectors, and grommets.
4 - Headset Hanger Hooks (520-0676-00): Provided and mounted in the chassis cab near each seating position for storage of headsets while not in use.
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2 - MRR-XX Radio Interface cable. The Fire Department shall supply the brand and model of the radio to be interfaced with the 5200 Intercom System.
CAB ADDITIONAL/MISCELLANOUS
Tiltable and extendable steer column
Provide a Whelen 295HFSA7 electronic siren control head with remote dual amplifier flush mounted in the switch panel. The siren shall feature 200-watt output, radio broadcast, public address, wail, yelp, or piercer tones.
Provide cab organizer that will securely hold 4 – 3.5” loose leaf ring binders, center of dog house.
Provide ICC required fire extinguisher, loose.
Door Keys for Manual Locks (4)
Diagnostic Software Occupant Protection Advanced Protection System
Warranty Cab and Chassis
Chassis Operation Manual Digital Copy (2)
Engine and Transmission Operation Man Engine Hard Copy/Trans Digital/Engine Owner Digital
Cab/Chassis As Built Wiring Diagrams Digital Copy (2)
A permanent plate in the driving compartment shall specify the quantity and type of the following fluids used in the vehicle:
--Engine Oil --Engine Coolant --Chassis Transmission Fluid --Pump Transmission Lubrication Fluid --Pump Primer Fluid (if applicable) --Drive Axle(s) Lubrication Fluid --Air-Conditioning Refrigerant --Air-Conditioning Lubrication Oil --Power Steering Fluid --Cab Tilt Mechanism Fluid --Transfer Case Fluid --Equipment Rack Fluid
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--CAFS Air Compressor System Lubricant --Generator System Lubricant --Front Tire Cold Pressure --Rear Tire Cold Pressure --Maximum Tire Speed Ratings
Required signage per NFPA 1901
HELMET STORAGE:
To meet the intent of NFPA 14.1.8.4.1, the helmet for each occupant shall be stored in an exterior compartment.
PUMP / TANK / PUMP PANELS
PUMP
Hale QMax 1500 gpm. @ 150 psi. with 6" NST suction tubes. The pump shall be driven by a driveline from the truck transmission. The engine shall provide sufficient horsepower and RPM to enable pump to meet and exceed its rated performance. Provide original U.L. certification of acceptance test. Provide require certification plate. The pump operator’s panel shall be located on the left side of the apparatus body.
The pump shall be equipped with a Hale TRV-L thermal relief valve. The TRV-L 120 display shall be provided on the pump panel.
Upon final apparatus delivery, a certification sheet shall accompany the unit stating that all piping and the pump have been hydrostatically tested to 250 psi.
PUMP COMPARTMENT AND FRAMING:
• The pump compartment/module and framing shall be fabricated from stainless steel.
• Pump operator’s panels, both sides, shall be fabricated from stainless steel. Provide integrated full-width lighting housing with LED lighting at the top of both left and right pump panels. Switching at the pump panel.
• Provide access panels on each side and LED utility light on each side of the interior of pump compartment.
Provide a pump cooler the pump discharge, to the water tank to cool the pump during long periods of pumping when water is not being discharged.
PUMP PLUMBING:
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• Pump auxiliary intakes and pre-connected discharges, tank refill, tank-to-pump shall be either threaded or welded stainless.
PRIMING PUMP:
The priming pump shall be compressed air-powered, high efficiency, multi-stage, venturi based AirPrime™ System and open the priming valve to the pump. The priming pump shall be controlled from the pump operator's panel.
6" SUCTION:
One (1) 6" NST suction shall be located on each side of the apparatus body. The suctions shall be open and not gated. Driver's side with inlet screen and a 6" handle cap shall be included. Passenger side inlet with screen and a 6" NST x 5" Storz adapter with a 5" Storz x 4" Storz adapter with 4" cap.
• Provide a master intake valve installed on the right side pump panel suction inlet(s) of the pump. Valve shall be located behind the body panel and remote controlled from the pump panel with a 12 volt electric actuator. An air bleeder valve assembly shall be included with each valve assembly. Include a master pressure incoming relief valve shall be provided on the suction side of the pump.
PUMP/DISCHARGE DRAINS:
The entire pump and its controls shall be drainable with a master drain piped to the lowest points of the pump and its control piping. Pre-connected discharges shall have automatic drains. All drains shall discharge below the running board level of the apparatus. Auxiliary intakes and pump discharge ports shall have manually open drain valves.
Each rated 2½" discharge and those of larger sizes shall incorporate a ¾” quarter turn drain hosed to ground. The drain shall be located behind the body panel and shall be remote controlled from the discharge location.
AIR PUMP SHIFT:
The shifting mechanism shall be a heat-treated, hard anodized aluminum power cylinder, with stainless steel shaft.
PRESSURE GOVERNOR and MONITORING DISPLAY
1 - pressure governor and monitoring display shall be installed.
1 - 6" liquid filled compound gauge with a range of 30-0-300 PSI.
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1 - 3.5” liquid filled gauge supplied for each discharge.
The front 1.75 p re-connect and the 3 pre-connects (2 - 1.75” and 1- 2 1/2") shall have gauges and flow meters.
Color code discharges handles, gauges and flow meters labels with chrome plated bezels per NFPA 1901.
BOOSTER TANK:
• A polypropylene tank shall have a capacity of 750 US gallons complete with a lifetime warranty, appropriate baffling and fill tower. Upon final apparatus delivery, proper evidence and certifications shall be presented indicating the tank has the capacity of flow to the pump 80% of its rated capacity at a flow rate of 750 GPM.
LIGHTED TANK GAUGE:
• 3 - MC Products Max Vision LED Tank Display for booster tank level. Visual display for – “full tank,” .75, .50 and .25 tank levels, interconnect with LED display units mounted on cab. Locate 1 left pump panel, 1 right pump panel, 1 rear of apparatus. (Tank level indicators also on cab body)
AIR HORNS AT PUMP PANEL
Provide a push button on the pump panel to activate the air horns.
RADIO COMPARTMENT:
• Radio compartment, large enough to house 2 radio heads, 2 speakers and 2 microphones shall be incorporated into the pump panel. Provide side hinged door with latching device.
HOSE WELLS:
Free-floating hose wells, one each side at pump panels, recessed in running board. A raised ventilating deck shall be installed in the bottom to insure proper hose ventilation and drying. Left side shall hold 20' of 2.5" doubled jacketed hose. Right side 20” of 4” LDH with Storz couplings. Provide nylon straps or netting with buckle assembly to retain the hose within the tray during travel.
2 ½" DISCHARGE PIPING:
• 3- 2 ½" NST manually controlled discharges, (2 left side, 1 right side) with valves shall be located behind the body panels and are to be controlled from the pump operator's panel. Each shall include a self-locking 2½" quarter-turn ball valve, a Task Force Tips Model
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A01NJ-NF 2½" with chain, and a sweep elbow of at least 30 degrees downward.
4" DISCHARGE:
• One (1) 4" discharge shall be located on the right side of the apparatus with the valve behind the body panel. The valve shall be a 3" full flow slow close with position indicating hand-wheel controlled from the pump panel. Include 1 - 4" NST rocker lug x 4" Storz 30 degree elbow with blind cap and 1 - 4" Storz x 5" Storz with blind cap – ship loose.
TANK TO PUMP LINE:
1 - 3" tank to pump line shall be installed into the tank to the suction side of the pump with a 3" full flow valve. The valve shall be controlled from the pump operator's panel. The tank line shall incorporate a check valve in the line to meet NFPA 1901.
2.5” GATED SUCTIONS:
2 – 2.5” gated suctions, one each side, plumbed with 2.5” piping with a 2.5 full flow quarter turn valve and a 2.5” NST female swivel with plug and chain. It shall be remote controlled from the suction location.
Provide a ¾" quarter turn drain hosed to ground. The drain shall be located behind the body panel, remote controlled from the suction location.
FIXED DECK GUN PIPING AND DECK GUN:
• Provide a 3" full flow slow close valve with position indicating hand-wheel controlled from the pump pane for a 3” discharge above the pump compartment for permanent mounted deck pipe. Size the piping to allow rated deck pipe flow.
• Elkhart Brass STINGER® 2.0, with a “Pipe” extension (8298 EX 2.0, pipe mounting bracket and interconnected warning light switch – 81258001) Provide ST-194 – QUAD STACKED TIPS with stream shaper and SM 100 nozzles.
Note – The Department has 2 other Elkhart Brass STINGER monitors with associated accessories. Confirm compatibly prior to submission of bid.
CROSSLAY PRE-CONNECTS:
3 cross-lays, 2 – 1.75” and 1 - 2.5” located across the top of the apparatus body. Capacity shall be 250’ each of double jacketed hose. Provide 1.5” NST on a 180º swivel adapter for each. 1.75” plumbed with 2” piping with 2” quarter turn valve and automatic drain. 2.5” plumbed with 2.5” piping and 2.5” quarter turn valve and automatic drain. Drain lines shall be below the running board level
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The cross-lays area shall be covered with a polished aluminum tread plate cover. It is to be hinged at the front or rear with a stainless steel continuous design hinge and retained with two (2) single point stainless steel 'D' handle latches. The aluminum tread plate cover shall incorporate red hypalon end flaps on each side.
Fabricate an aluminum channel underneath pre-connect hard cover to slide in a Department provided back board. Safety straps on each side.
Slated / ventilated aluminum decking for the pre-connected cross-lays
PRECONNECT FRONT BUMPER EXTENSION:
1.75” pre-connect shall be incorporated within the bumper extension plumbed with 2” piping with 2” quarter turn valve and automatic drain. The compartment shall hold 100' of 1 3/4" double jacketed hose. Provide nylon straps or netting with buckle assembly to retain the hose within the tray during travel. Provide 1.5 NST swivel at terminus.
Slated / ventilated aluminum decking for the pre-connected bumper line
BOOSTER REEL:
One (1) Hannay booster reel with electric rewind shall be installed in the pump module towards the driver's side in a longitudinal position. The reel installation shall include two (2) roller/spool assemblies. A stainless steel roller and chrome-plated spools shall be located on each side of the apparatus body. The electric rewind button shall be foot operated and located under the running board on the driver's side pump module. The button shall have a tread plate shield to protect it from the elements.
Provide 4 – 50’ sections of 1” lightweight booster hose with couplings.
Provide a Task Force Tips DQS40PS Quadrafog w/grip 1” booster nozzle with “cup type nozzle holder.
TANK REFILL AND PUMP CIRCULATION
• 1 - 2" waterway shall be incorporated from the pressure side of the pump to the tank. The line shall be controlled from the pump panel and with a 2" ball valve to allow a pump cooling circulation or tank fill when pumping from draft.
• Provide “pump” over heat sensor with visual warning light
VALVES:
• All of the pump discharge valves and suction valves should have a stainless steel ball and be of the same manufacturer
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BODY:
• Bidders shall submit a detailed description of the proposed construction of the apparatus. The detailed description shall include the type of materials, gauges or thickness of materials, the method or methods employed to join the materials together and the method used to attach the apparatus body to the chassis. This shall include quality workmanship standards to insure proper fitting, joining and structural integrity of the apparatus.
• State the primary materials (stainless steel or aluminum, etc.) that are used in 75% or more of the their annual production output and submit a detailed explanation as to why they feel that primary material(s) are best suited for the manufacturer of fire apparatus bodies.
• Manufacturers that offer both stainless steel and aluminum may at their option submit a primary bid and an alternative bid for lesser material of their annual production output. All optional bids will be reviewed and taken under consideration.
• Specify the means to which dissimilar metal corrosion is prevented.
• The body sub frame system shall be designed to be independent of the chassis frame and is to be constructed of heavy structural material. It shall also be capable of being able to transfer the apparatus body chassis to chassis.
HOSE BED:
• The rear hose bed above the booster tank shall have the capacity of:
. 500' of 2.5" DJ hose . 1500' of 4" LDH with Storz couplings
• Provide slated / ventilated aluminum decking for rear hose bed, pre-connected cross-lays and front bumper.
• Provide hose bed divider in the rear hose bed, pre-connected cross-lays shall be solid and smooth sided in order for hose to be deployed without hanging up on obstructions.
BOWED HOSE BED COVER:
• 1 - 22 oz. red hypalon bowed hose bed cover with flat fiberglass bents. Install bent pockets along the inside edge of the rear hose bed. Install Turn Snap Button Fasteners - Double Stud - Two Screw Mounted along hose bed perimeter with grommets in edge of tarp.
REAR TOW EYE:
1 - steel drawbar tow eye shall be mounted centerline, off the rear of the chassis frame
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AIR TANKS COMPARTMENT(S):
3 - air tank storage compartment(s) (2 on right side and 1 on left side) in the apparatus wheel well assemblies, and within individual storage tubes of a slip resistance finish inside tube. Each compartment should hold 3 – 2216 psi air tanks.
COMPARTMENT DESIGN:
Compartment tops shall be fabricated of aluminum tread plate. This tread plate shall be formed over each compartment top to act as drip protection over each compartment opening. The compartment flooring will be sweep out design. Provide LED strip lighting around door perimeters. The specified lighting in each compartment shall be switched automatically with the doors.
1 interior louvered style stainless steel vent installed in each compartment.
Compartment floor sills shall have stainless steel trim overlay on the bottom door jamb.
COMPARTMENT DOORS
Compartment doors shall be box/pan type flush with the sides of the side of the body. Each door shall be supported with stainless steel piano hinge, bolted to the door perimeter and door casement with stainless steel bolts. The door openings shall have closed cell automotive type seals to prevent water and dirt entry.
The rear compartment shall have a roll-up/s hutter type door with a satin (non-painted) finish. The door shall be made of an anodized aluminum slat incorporating an exclusive seal that prohibits water intrusion, absorbs shock, eliminates clatter, and provides quiet, vibration-free performance.
The compartment doors (either vertically hinged or swing up doors) shall be secured by a latching system. The door handle shall consist of a stainless steel rotary D-ring latch.
Each vertically hinged side compartment door shall be retained with stainless steel double spring slide type retainers designed to hold the door in the open position.
Each swing up side compartment door shall be retained with gas shocks that are designed to hold the door in the open position.
LEFT SIDE APPARATUS COMPARTMENTS
Designated L-1
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allowing easy access to the compartment by the pump operator. Door opening of 33" wide (minimum) x 62" high x 24" deep.
Unistrut Tracking with 2 full depth adjustable shelves. 1 – full-depth Roll Out Tray, 8” tall on compartment bottom. Cut in hand hold.
120 volt circuit breaker panel towards the top on forward wall. Command Light Controller shall be mounted on the forward wall.
Designated L-2
A single door compartment above the rear wheels with a lift-up door, door opening of 53" wide (minimum) x 26" high x 24" deep.
Unistrut tracking with full depth Roll Out -- Drop Down Tray centered in the vertical height opening. Provide locking device to prevent from rolling out.
Designated L3
A double door compartment behind the rear wheels compartment assembly with a door opening of 45" wide (minimum) x 62" high x 24" deep. Extending into rear compartment.
Unistrut Tracking with 2 full depth adjustable shelves.
1 - Vertical compartment divider approximately 15" forward rear wall. The Unistrut and adjustable shelves shall be on the left side of the divider and a storage area for long handle tools shall be on the right side of the divider.
RIGHT SIDE APPARATUS COMPARTMENTS
Designated R-1
A single door compartment ahead of the rear wheels, door hinged on the right side. Door opening of 33" wide (minimum) x 62" high x 24" deep.
Unistrut Tracking with 2 full depth adjustable shelves. 1 – full-depth Roll Out Tray, 2” tall lip, mount in compartment bottom.
Designated R-2
A single compartment with a lift-up door shall be located above the wheel with a door opening of 34" wide (minimum) x 26" high x 24" deep.
Horizontal Unistrut Tracking on the floor/ceiling or rear wall with 1 vertical pull out board(s). Provide 2 walk away SCBA brackets on each side of the pull out board. MSA
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2216- 30 Minute Carbon Cylinders
Note – Size and configuration for this compartment is based upon a single arm hydraulic ladder rack. Should a dual arm ladder rack be proposed, reconfigure compartment size to match L-2
Designated R-3
A double door compartment behind the rear wheels compartment assembly with a door opening of 45" wide (minimum) x 62" high x 24" deep. Extending into rear compartment.
Unistrut Tracking with and 1 vertical divider. The divider shall be located 15" forward from the left side door opening. The Unistrut with two (2) adjustable shelves shall be on the right side of the divider and the Unistrut with two (2) adjustable shelves shall be on the left side of the divider.
REAR APPARATUS COMPARTMENT
Designated – Rear
A roll-up door compartment assembly with a door opening of 40" wide x 37" high x 29" deep shall be located at the rear of the apparatus. The side compartments behind the wheel shall be made transverse or interconnecting with the rear compartment. This transverse compartment will be full body width and must be accessible from the left side, right side or the rear compartment area.
Unistrut Tracking with 1 full depth adjustable shelf and 1 Roll Out Tray with 2” tall lip, mount on compartment bottom.
UPPER STORAGE COMPARTMENTS:
2 (coffin style) water tight compartments above the left side apparatus compartments approximately 20 “deep and 21” wide. Length should correspond with the length of the left side compartments. Provide 2 lift up “ shoebox style” doors with positive hold open devices and hold-down latches. Install drain lines to drain any moisture to the underside of the apparatus. Inside the rearward portion, stack 2 – 6” lightweight suction hoses 10’ long. Provide a vertically hinged door(s) at the rear of body to access suction hoses.
Provide LED strip lighting along inboard perimeter. The light shall be switched to automatically illuminate whenever the compartment doors are in the open position. The compartment doors shall be interconnected to the chassis cab to alert the driver when the doors are in the open position.
HYDRAULIC LADDER RACK:
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Hydraulic ladder rack in the right side of the apparatus body. Rack shall safely secure and have the capacity for the equipment listed below. Controlled from the right side pump panel. Provide brush guard on the forward end. Interconnect ladder rack with chassis cab to alert driver when rack is down or not locked in travel position.
Install flashing amber LEDs on forward end and rear end of ladder rack to activate whenever ladder rack is lowered
Provide either aluminum Duo Safety or Alco Lite ladders 1 - 10' folding attic ladder 1 – 2 section 28” extension ladder 1 - 16' roof ladder 1 - 14' roof ladder (narrower to fit in beam of other one) 3 – pike poles tubes with safety strap, provide fiberglass pike poles, 1-12’, 1-10’ & 1-8’
RUB RAILS:
Provide polished “C” channel bolt-on aluminum rub rails shall be installed, below the compartment doors. Rub rail shall be stood-off the body by spacers ¼ to 3/8 of an inch. The channel designed rub rail shall incorporate a highly reflective red and white reflective stripe to aid in apparatus protection.
HOSE BED & CROSSLAY ACCESS
Provide a Ziamatic or Sure-Step access ladder shall be provided at the right, rear of the apparatus. Ladder should be collapsible, self-retracting ladder that provide safety and security while ascending or descending.
6 - large folding steps (3 each side) shall be furnished on the apparatus mounted in on each side of the compartment fronts. 2 knurled bright stainless steel grab rail(s) shall be provided as grab handles, one each side of the upper front of the body.
VERTICAL UNISTRUT IN COMPARTMENT:
The Unistrut as specified shall be vertically installed on the compartment walls for use with adjustable shelving. Provide 2 pieces of track on each side of the compartments, front and back. The tracking shall be installed from the floor of the compartment to approximately 4" below the ceiling of the compartment, allowing full height adjustability.
ADJUSTABLE SHELVING:
The adjustable shelving as specified shall be installed in the apparatus compartmentation, utilizing the Unistrut. Each shelf with 2" lip on front and rear of shelf.
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ROLL OUT TRAYS:
The roll-out trays specified shall be full depth. Each tray shall utilize Slide Master slides and have a capacity of 600 lb. Each tray shall be capable of 100% extension and shall have a push pull spring lock to secure the tray in the stowed and extended position. Each roll-out tray shall incorporate a highly reflective red and white stripe on all 3 exposed sides to aid in apparatus protection. The slide assembly shall be powder coated for added corrosion resistance.
The roll out/drop down tray should utilize Slide Master slides and have a capacity of 250 lbs. The slide assembly shall be powder coated for added corrosion resistance.
VERTICAL PULL OUT BOARD:
The vertical board(s) with a base and top of each board there shall be a roll assembly to allow 100% extension of the board assembly. Each pull out board shall incorporate a highly reflective red and white reflective stripe on each side at the top and bottom to aid in apparatus protection.
120 VOLT ELECTRICAL GENERATOR - 10.0 KW HYDRAULICALLY DRIVEN:
Harrison MAS Hydraulic Driven Generator rated at 10,000 watts, 84/42 amps, 120/240VAC, 60Hz, 1-phase.
The generator shall be driven from the PTO opening of the automatic transmission through a hot shift PTO. The PTO activation shall be automatically engaged after engine oil pressure is stabilized. An emergency PTO shut down switch will be provided on the cab switch panel. The generator output shall be engaged electrically from the cab and the pump panel, (or an auxiliary control panel.) A pilot light shall be positioned to indicate when generator is activated.
The complete wiring and electrical installation shall conform to the present National Electrical Code standards of the National Fire Protection Association.
RECEPTACLES:
Install 125 volt duplex receptacles (NEMA # 5 -15) the following locations:
1 - located inside the cab along the rear wall with a duplex receptacle. 2- one each side, on the front corner of the apparatus body, single receptacle. 2 - one each side at the left and right rear of the apparatus body, single receptacle. (Tripod lights) 2 – one each side at the front corner of the cab, single receptacle 1 - at the front of the cab, officer’s foot well, duplex receptacle 2 – one each side, inside the EMS cabinet with a duplex receptacle.
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1 – inside compartment L-1
Outlets/receptacles located on the outside of the apparatus shall have a red weather resistant snap open plastic cover. Provide three (3) spare weather resistant snap- open red plastic covers.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TESTING:
The wiring and permanently connected devices and equipment shall be dielectric voltage tested. Provide test documentation.
CIRCUIT BREAKER BOX:
The main circuit breaker box shall incorporate twelve (12) 120-Volt circuits. The breaker box shall also have a main breaker. Each over-current protection device shall be marked to identify the function of the circuit it protects. The circuit breaker box shall be located in the L - 1 compartment. Provide:
2 - volt meters (one for each leg) 1 - line frequency meter 1- Hour Meter 1- ampere meter 2 - green "Power On" indicator lights, one located at the pump operator’s panel and one in the cab adjacent to the 120 volt lighting switches.
ELECTRIC CORD REEL:
2 electric rewind cord reel(s) shall be mounted in L-1 and R-1. The cord reel shall include ball stop and guide roller.
200 feet of rubber coated black 10/3 SO cord shall be included with each reel. Provide an electrical junction box with 2 duplex (one on each side) with weather resistant snap- open red plastic covers.
120 VOLT TELESCOPIC TRIPOD LIGHTS:
2 - Extenda-Pod shall be mounted in the specified location(s). The Extenda-Pod shall be used as a Pull-Up telescoping Extenda-Lite or removed from the apparatus and used as a portable lighting tower. Each tripod shall be equipped with a 120 volt - 750 watt white Beta light head and quartz-halogen lamp Each light shall include a covered 120 Volt outlet and be switched at the lighthead.
Provide remote switching at or near the officer’s seat.
FINISH & PAINTING PROCEDURES
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In areas on completed apparatus, cab and chassis where dissimilar metal corrosion is likely to occur, each bidder shall specify the means to which dissimilar metal corrosion protection and prevention is accomplished.
All hardware, aluminum tread plate, stainless trim and exterior components such as door handles, bumpers, etc. shall be removed prior to the finish process. The exposed areas shall be thoroughly cleaned and prepared for painting.
Seams shall be filled, sanded and wiped down to remove sanding particles. All raw metal shall then be primed with a base coat with a chrome phosphate primer. The second coat shall be two part acrylic urethane primer/sealer. A third coat shall be a two part acrylic urethane. A final coat of a medium solid acrylic urethane top coat shall be applied.
The entire chassis frame and under carriage shall prepared and sprayed with rubberized undercoating. This shall also include the interior of door panels, inner wheel wells, rear step bumper and entire apparatus body.
The Department will select a red color, based upon the submission of a color selection chart of the exterior colors offered by each bidder. A container with touch-up paint shall be provided with the completed apparatus. The container shall have a small touch-up brush that is attached to the cap of the container.
The hose bed interior walls shall remain natural finish aluminum.
CAB LETTERING and REFLECTIVE STRIPING:
Match the logo, lettering, striping and details of the Department’s existing pumpers.
CHEVRON STRIPING:
The rear of the apparatus shall be striped with retro-reflective striping. The striping shall be applied in a chevron pattern sloping downward and away from the centerline of the apparatus at a 45º angle. The striping shall be single color alternating between 3M Red #680-72 and 3M Lemon Yellow #680-81.
The striping shall be applied in the following locations: vertical surfaces between the body panels at the rear, from the tail step walkway to the hose bed
WHEEL CHOCKS:
1 pair of Ziamatic folding wheel chocks shall be provided with the apparatus. Folding chock holders to be mounted underneath apparatus body, forward of the rear wheels on the left side of the apparatus body.
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EQUIPMENT:
2 - 10' Length(s) of 6" diameter hard suction hose, coupled 6" LHF x 6" RLM. (Not rated for hydrants)
One (1) Fol-Da-Tank #LDS 6, a 6" Float Dock Strainer and one (1) Fol-Da-Tank #FDSCR large carry rack.
Four (4) Orange Vehicle Mount System(s) (2) ultra-bright blue tail-light LEDs, 12 volt DC direct wire mounting rack and shoulder strap shall be mounted on the apparatus.
ALLOWANCE:
Include a Five Thousand dollar ($5,000.00) allowance for mounting brackets, miscellaneous equipment and mounting of same.
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