Technical information

Norman Wells Fire Department
SVI Emergency Vehicles
NORNWLR-0002 11/02/12
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OVERALL HEIGHT
The overall height (OAH) of the vehicle shall be approximately 96“ (8' - 0") from the ground. This measurement
shall be taken on flat ground with the tires properly inflated, in the unloaded condition, at that highest point of the
vehicle.
OVERALL LENGTH
The overall length (OAL) of the vehicle shall be approximately 318“ (26' - 6").
OVERALL WIDTH
The overall width (OAW) of the body at drip rails shall be 102“ (8' - 6"), and body shall be 100" (8' - 4").
ENGINEERING SUPPORT AT PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING
The Contractor shall provide an engineer to be present at the pre-construction meeting held at the factory
location. The engineer will address all engineering related questions for the truck as purchased and for all
proposed changes.
The engineer will have the 2D and/or 3D AutoCAD electronic drawings projected on screen and be able to
provide dimensional data for proposed changes and proposed layouts. This will help ensure that the final design
matches the Norman Wells Fire Department intentions to the maximum extent possible.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE
A pre-construction conference shall be required, at the Contractor's factory for two (2) personnel from the Norman
Wells Fire Department to finalize all construction details prior to manufacturing.
The Contractor shall at his/her expense, provide transportation, lodging, rental car and meal expenses during the
pre-construction conference. Any travel distance greater than 250 miles shall be by non-stop commercial air
travel.
FINAL INSPECTION CONFERENCE
A final inspection conference shall be required, at the Contractor's factory for two (2) personnel from the Norman
Wells Fire Department to inspect the vehicle and construction details prior to shipment of the completed vehicle.
This inspection shall take place after any specified striping and lettering is installed.
The Contractor shall at his/her expense, provide transportation, lodging, rental car and meal expenses during the
final inspection conference. Any travel distance greater than 250 miles shall be by non-stop commercial air travel.
DELIVERY AND DEMONSTRATION
The Contractor shall be responsible for the delivery of the completed unit to the Norman Wells Fire Department's
location. On initial delivery of the apparatus, the Contractor shall supply a qualified representative to demonstrate
the apparatus and provide initial instruction to representatives of the Norman Wells Fire Department regarding the
operation, care and maintenance of the apparatus and equipment supplied at Norman Wells Fire Department
location.
The Delivery Engineer shall set delivery and instruction schedule with the person appointed by Norman Wells Fire
Department.
After delivery of the apparatus, the Norman Wells Fire Department shall be responsible for ongoing training of its
personnel to proficiency regarding the proper and safe use of the apparatus and associated equipment.