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Bid #13-063B
SPECIFICATIONS FOR A MULTI PURPOSE RESPONSE VEHICLE
INTENT OF SPECIFICATIONS
It shall be the intent of these specifications to cover the furnishing and delivery of a complete fire
apparatus. These detailed specifications cover the requirements as to the type of construction and test
to which the apparatus shall conform, together with certain details as to finish, equipment and
appliances with which the successful bidder shall conform. Minor details of construction and materials,
which are not otherwise specified, are left to the discretion of the contractor. The manufacturer shall
provide loose equipment only when specified by the customer. Otherwise, in accordance with the
current edition of NFPA 1901 standards, the bid specifications shall specify whether the fire department
or apparatus dealership shall provide required loose equipment.
In order to ensure fair, ethical, and legal competition, neither original equipment manufacturer
(O.E.M.) nor parent company of the O.E.M. shall have ever been fined or convicted of price fixing, bid
rigging, or collusion in any domestic or international fire apparatus market. (No exception).
Bids shall only be considered from companies that have an established reputation in the field of fire
apparatus construction and have been in business for a minimum of 20 years. Further, bidder shall
maintain dedicated service facilities for the repair and service of products. Evidence of such a facility
shall be included in bidder proposal.
Each bidder shall furnish satisfactory evidence of their ability to construct the apparatus specified and
shall state the location of the factory where the apparatus is to be built. The bidder shall also show
that the company is in position to render prompt service and to furnish replacement parts.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a detailed set of Contractor's Specifications consisting of a detailed
description of the apparatus and equipment proposed, and to which the apparatus furnished under
contract shall conform. These specifications shall indicate size, type, model and make of all component
parts and equipment.
QUALITY AND WORKMANSHIP Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
The design of the apparatus shall embody the latest approved automotive engineering practices. The
workmanship shall be of the highest quality in its respective field. Special consideration shall be given
to the following points: Accessibility of the various units which require periodic maintenance; ease of
operation (including both pumping and driving); and symmetrical proportions. Construction shall be
rugged and ample safety factors shall be provided to carry the loads specified and to meet both on and
off road requirements and speed conditions as set forth under Performance Tests and
Requirements. Welding shall not be employed in the assembly of the apparatus in a manner that shall
prevent the ready removal of any component part for service or repair. All steel welding shall follow
American Welding Society D1.1-2004 recommendations for structural steel welding. All aluminum
welding shall follow American Welding Society and ANSI D1.2-2003 requirements for structural welding
of aluminum. All sheet metal welding shall follow American Welding Society B2.1-2000 requirements
for structural welding of sheet metal. Flux core arc welding to use alloy rods, type 7000, American
Welding Society standards A5.20-E70T1. Employees classified as welders are tested and certified to
meet American Welding Society codes upon hire and every three (3) years thereafter. The
manufacturer shall be required to have an American Welding Society certified welding inspector in plant
during working hours to monitor weld quality.
DELIVERY Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
Apparatus, to insure proper break in of all components while still under warranty, shall be delivered
under its own power - rail or truck freight shall not be acceptable. A qualified delivery engineer
representing the contractor shall deliver the apparatus and remain for a sufficient length of time to
instruct personnel in the proper operation, care and maintenance of the equipment delivered.