Specifications

Smeal Pumper Demo # 4276
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 Special data required by this standard
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 Copies of required manufacturer test data or reports, manufacturer certifications, and
independent third-party certifications of test results
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 A material safety data sheet (MSDS) for any fluid that is specified for use on the apparatus 
The contractor shall deliver with the apparatus all manufacturers operations and service documents
supplied with components and equipment that are installed or supplied by the contractor.
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STATEMENT OF EXCEPTIONS
The proposed apparatus as described in this specification document and all related material with the bid
package shall meet or exceed all applicable sections for the category of apparatus as defined by NFPA
1901, unless specifically noted within this specification or other official documents associated with this
bid.
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Should any area, section or portion of the apparatus not meet the intent and applicable requirements, a
clearly defined listing or explanation of what and why compliance was not achieved shall be provided to
the purchaser at the time of delivery.
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INTENT OF SPECIFICATIONS
It is the intent of these specifications to cover the furnishing and delivery to the purchaser of a complete
apparatus equipped as herein specified. With a view to obtaining the best results and the most
acceptable apparatus for service in the fire department, these specifications cover the general
requirements as to the type of construction, together with certain details as to finish, equipment, and
appliances with which the successful bidder must conform. Minor details of construction and materials
where not otherwise specified are left to the discretion of the contractor, who shall be solely responsible
for the design and construction of all features.
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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 50 years.
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Each bidder shall furnish satisfactory evidence of his 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 they
are in a position to render prompt service and furnish replacement parts for said apparatus.
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CONTRACTOR'S SPECIFICATIONS
Each bid shall be accompanied by a set of "Contractor's Specifications" consisting of a detailed
description of the apparatus and equipment proposed and to which the apparatus furnished under
contract must conform.
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These specifications shall indicate size, type, model, and make of all component parts and equipment.
TIMELY PROPOSALS
It is the bidder's responsibility to see that their proposals arrive on time. Late proposals, facsimiles, e-
mails, telegram, or telephone bids shall not be considered.
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