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manufacturer's certified brake horsepower curve; and the manufacturer's record of pump construction
details shall be forwarded to the Fire Department.
GENERATOR TEST Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
If the unit has a generator, the generator shall be tested, approved, and certified by Underwriters
Laboratories at the manufacturer's expense. The test results shall be provided to the Fire Department
at the time of delivery.
BREATHING AIR TEST Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
If the unit has breathing air, the apparatus manufacturer shall draw an air sample from the air system
and certify that the air quality meets the requirements of NFPA 1989, Standard on Breathing Air Quality
for Fire and Emergency Services Respiratory Protection.
DELIVERY Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
The truck will be delivered to Wasilla, Alaska. The pump and foam system will be properly drained to
prevent freezing damage. In the event there is any freezing damage caused during shipment the
repair is the responsibility of the bidder.
PRODUCT SUPPORT Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
This apparatus is a critical element to the safety of the Community of Mat-Su and the hospital. The
ability to provide technical support and product support over the expected life of this vehicle is
vital. History is an excellent window into the future. Therefore; proof of the stability of the
manufacturer is required with the bid.
Each bidder must provide documentation that the manufacturer has had continued ownership over the
previous 10 years. An exception to these requirements shall not be tolerated.
DEALER QUALITY ASSURANCE Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
In order to reduce the number and/or length of factory inspection trips, the dealer shall have an
employee that resides at the factory that can perform and provide the following: periodically inspects
and provides photo documentation and reports at the various stages of construction, photos and
reports of specific areas of customer interest, reviews and resolves quality control issues, reports on
status of requested changes and/or quality issues, prepares and provides a final build report.
OWNED AND BUILD IN USA Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
The manufacturer must be owned by an American company and built within the USA.
INSPECTION TRIP(S) Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
The bidder shall provide two (2) factory inspection trip(s) for four people customer
representative(s). The inspection trip(s) shall be scheduled at times mutually agreed upon between
the manufacturer's representative and the customer. All costs such as travel, lodging and meals shall
be the responsibility of the bidder.
AFTERMARKET SUPPORT WEBSITE Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
A Customer Service website shall provide authorized dealers access to comprehensive information
pertaining to the maintenance and service of their customer's apparatus. This tool shall provide the
authorized dealer the ability to service and support their customers to the best of their ability with
factory support at their fingertips.
This website shall also be accessible to the end user through the guest login. Limited access is
available and vehicle specific parts information accessible by entering a specific VIN number. All end
users should see their local authorized dealer for additional support and service.
The website shall provide the following to the designated individuals: