Specifications

SVI Trucks

Freightliner 4-Door Demo

SVI #917 01/05/15

SCOPE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

It is the intent of the Fire Department to secure an emergency apparatus to withstand the continuous use

encountered in the emergency service. The apparatus shall be of the latest type, symmetrically proportioned and

constructed with due consideration of the load to be sustained.

All parts not specifically mentioned herein, but which are necessary in order to furnish a complete emergency

apparatus, shall be furnished and shall conform to the best practices known to the emergency industry.

If any Bidder has questions in connection with these specifications, please contact the Fire Department in writing

at least seven (7) days before bid date. It is not the purpose of these specifications to eliminate any qualified

Bidder.

The Fire Department will review the question, and where information sought is not clearly indicated or specified, in

the Fire Department's opinion, same will issue a clarifying or correcting addendum bulletin. Proper interpretation

or the making of any necessary inquiry will be the Bidders responsibility. Oral answers will not be binding on the

Fire Department.

To be considered, all proposals must be made in accordance with these "Instructions for Bidders".

The apparatus and all major components shall be manufactured in North America. Where the following detailed

specifications require specific brand names, model number, dimension or capacities of components such as:

axles, brakes, spring suspension, frame, steering gear, drive line, universal joints, engine transmission, alternator,

batteries, air brake system, they have been specified for the service because of their reliability/availability of

replacement parts on a local basis.

Since components specified by brand name, model number, dimension, size or capacity are readily available to

all manufacturers and/or potential Bidders, substitutes or alternates claimed to be equal may not be acceptable.

The Fire Department specifications, along with Manufacturer's specifications and any forms, questionnaires, and

listed exceptions, shall be submitted as a part of the Bidder's entire bid proposal.

In no case shall a Bidder photocopy Fire Department's specifications and submit as their proposal specifications

and request for proposal.

Each Bidder is required to provide in his request for proposal a "complete and accurate description" of their own

detailed product and engineering specifications.

In addition, all Bidders are required to submit Fire Department's specifications in their proposal, noting items

where the Bidder’s proposal differs and consecutively number each item. The number shall correspond with the

bidder’s exception, variation, or clarification page which must be attached to their proposal.

All specifications herein contained are considered as minimum. No exceptions to these minimum standards shall

be allowed relating to gauge, alloy, and type of metal, size of compartments and overall design.

The delivered apparatus shall have a certified G.V.W.R. weight sticker applied to vehicle on delivery to assure the

apparatus meets all laws pertaining to the weight carrying capacity of the vehicle.

Should the Contractor’s current published data or specifications exceed these specifications, they shall be

considered minimum and be furnished. Bidders shall furnish, with their proposal, technical information graphs,

charts, photographs, engineering diagrams, drive train certification or other means to show that the equipment

specified fully complies with this specification.

In the event the published literature furnished by the Bidder is at variance with the requirements of any item of this

specification, the Bidder shall explain in detail, with full engineering support data, the reasons why the proposed

equipment will meet this specification and not be considered an exception thereto.