Specifications

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Aggregate: $25,000,000
Each Occurrence: $25,000,000
The umbrella policy shall be written on an occurrence basis and at a minimum provide excess to the
Bidder's General Liability, Automobile Liability and Employer's Liability policies.
The required limits can be provided by one (1) or more policies provided all other insurance
requirements are met.
Coverage shall be provided by a carrier(s) rated A- or better by A.M. Bests.
All policies shall provide a 30 day notice of cancellation to the named insured. The Certificate of
Insurance shall provide the following cancellation clause: Should any of the above described polices be
cancelled before the expiration date thereof, notice shall be delivered in accordance with the policy
provisions. Bidder agrees to furnish owner with a current Certificate of Insurance with the coverages
listed above along with its bid. The certificate shall show the purchaser as certificate holder.
ISO COMPLIANCE Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
The manufacturer shall operate a Quality Management System under the requirements of ISO
9001. These standards sponsored by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) specify
the quality systems that shall be established by the manufacturer for design, manufacture, installation
and service. A copy of the certificate of compliance shall be included with the bid.
NFPA 2009 STANDARDS Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
This unit shall comply with the NFPA standards effective January 1, 2009, except for fire department
specifications that differ from NFPA specifications. These exceptions shall be set forth in the Statement
of Exceptions.
Certification of slip resistance of all stepping, standing and walking surfaces shall be supplied with
delivery of the apparatus.
A plate that is highly visible to the driver while seated shall be provided. This plate shall show the
overall height, length, and gross vehicle weight rating.
The manufacturer shall have programs in place for training, proficiency testing and performance for
any staff involved with certifications.
An official of the company shall designate, in writing, who is qualified to witness and certify test results.
NFPA COMPLIANCY Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
Apparatus proposed by the bidder shall meet the applicable requirements of the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) as stated in current edition at time of contract execution. Fire
department's specifications that differ from NFPA specifications shall be indicated in the proposal as
"non-NFPA".
VEHICLE INSPECTION PROGRAM CERTIFICATION Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
To assure the vehicle is built to current NFPA standards, the apparatus, in its entirety, shall be third-
party, independent, audit-certified through Underwriters Laboratory (UL) that it is built and complies to
all applicable standards in the current edition of NFPA 1901. The certification includes: all design,
production, operational, and performance testing of not only the apparatus, but those components that
are installed on the apparatus. (no exception)
A placard shall be affixed in the driver's side area stating the third party agency, the date, the standard
and the certificate number of the whole vehicle audit.
PUMP TEST Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
The pump shall be tested, approved, and certified by Underwriter's Laboratory at the manufacturer's
expense. The test results and the pump manufacturer's certification of hydrostatic test; the engine