Specifications

Smeal Pumper Demo # 4276
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Bid specifications shall be submitted in the same sequence as these specifications for ease of checking
compliance. There shall be no exceptions allowed to this requirement. The apparatus committee intends
to be thorough during the evaluation of bids process. In order to maximize efficiency and minimize the
time it takes to thoroughly evaluate all received bids this requirement must be strictly adhered to.
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AWARD OF CONTRACT
All bids submitted shall be good for a minimum of 30 days during which time bid securities submitted with
the proposals shall be held by the purchaser. Criteria for the award shall include, but not be limited to, the
following:
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 Apparatus Performance And Safety Levels / Considerations
 Completeness of proposal
 Accuracy of accompanying data
 Past performance of bidder
 Compliance with the detailed specifications
 Compliance with purchasers request(s) for personnel qualifications or certifications
 Exceptions and clarifications
 Financial stability of bidder
 Local representation of the manufacturer
 Serviceability of the proposed apparatus
 Service capabilities of the bidder's local representative
 Compliance with NFPA 1901
 Any other factor the purchaser deems relevant
After the evaluation and award process is complete, all bidders shall be notified of the results and
securities shall be returned.
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OVERALL HEIGHT
The actual overall height of the vehicle shall be approximately 117" from the ground. This measurement
shall be taken with the tires properly inflated with the apparatus in the unloaded condition. The actual
measurement shall be taken at the highest point of the apparatus.
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OVERALL LENGTH
The actual overall length of the vehicle shall be approximately 372".
WHEELBASE