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P1103 PFA Aerial Ladder Truck
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Description of RFP P1103 PFA Aerial Ladder Truck
OPENING DATE February 28 2008 (Our Clock) 2 30 P M
To all prospective bidders under the specifications and contract documents described above
the following changes are hereby made
CHANGE OPENING DATE February 28, 2008 (Our Clock) 2 30 P M
Please contact James R Hume CPPO Senior Buyer at (970) 221-6776 with any questions
regarding this addendum
RECEIPT OF THIS ADDENDUM MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY A WRITTEN STATEMENT
ENCLOSED WITH THE BID/QUOTE STATING THAT THIS ADDENDUM HAS BEEN
RECEIVED
where renewal Is a way of life
• Transmission fluid temperature gauge with high temperature warning light and buzzer
• Dual air pressure gauge with low air pressure warning lights and buzzer
• Voltmeter
• Fuel level gauge
• Engine hour meter
• Air cleaner restriction indicator light
• Class 1 amp gauge
• High beam indicator light
• Parking brake set light
• Turn signal indicator lights
• Cab Door Open indicator light
• Compartment Door Open Indicator light
• A low voltage indicator light shall be installed on the dash An alarm and the dash
indicator light shall activate when the system voltage drops below 11 8 volts
The lighting control panel is to be located to the left side of the instrument panel This panel will
have a black textured anti -glare surface The lighting control panel shall include the following
• Headlight control switch
• Jake Brake
• Dash rheostat for instrumentation lighting control
• Wiper and washer control switches
• Generator Excite Switch
The engine control panel is to be located beneath the instrument panel on the drivers right
hand side The panel shall have a black textured anti -glare surface The engine control panel
shall include the following
• Parking brake control valve
Interior Grab Handles
Provide and install to full door width grab bars 1 for each jump seat door Handle shall be
installed at the base of the window to provide an easy grabbing surface for entering and exiting
the cab
Seat Belt Warning Labels
The cab shall be equipped with two (2) seat belt warning labels These labels are to be in full
view of the occupants in the seated position
Seat Belts
All seats shall be equipped with metal to metal quick release seat belts red in color with
automatic seat belt retractors Shoulder belts to be only applied to the forward facing seats
Driver's Seat
The driver seat shall be a six way electric Seats Inc 911 ABTS" #178472 high back The seat
shall have tapered and padded seat cushion with mechanical suspension
Officers Seat
The officer seat shall be a six way electric Seats Inc 911 ABTS' #178472 high back The seat
shall have tapered and padded seat cushion with mechanical suspension
Rear Facing Seats
Two (2) Rear facing jump seat shall be a Seats Inc 911 ABTS SCBA seat hard mount
Rear Wall Forward Facing Seats
Two (2) rear wall front facing seats shall be Seats Inc ABTS SCBA Seats shall be set as far
apart as possible without encroaching the foot well of the apparatus Occupants sitting in the
seats shall have both feet on the main floor when seated Seats shall also not compromise the
installation of the Officers and Drivers SCBA s that are to be mounted on 45 degree brackets in
the space between the jump seat and the jump seat door
S C B A Seat Bracket
Provide six (6) ZICO WALKAWAY for Scott 50 s with EBSS system and pack alert system self-
contained breathing apparatus brackets mounted in the cab area A ZICO two point positive
holding strap (PHS) shall be supplied with each bracket for compliance with NFPA-1901 4
Four brackets shall be installed in the jump seats Two brackets shall be installed on pedestals
at a 45 degree angle towards the jump seat doors one each side Driver /Officer shall be able
to don SCBA s off these brackets while standing on the ground at the jump seat location Final
location of these brackets will be determined post -award
Refrigerator
One small refrigerator is to be located in the cab rear jump -seat area The size specifications
and specific location will be determined after award with customer
Cab, Exterior
Wheel Well Liners
To reduce road splash underneath the cab and allow for easy cleaning ABS front wheel well
liners are to be installed in the wheel wells The wheel well liners are to be a minimum of 22
inches in width
Stainless Cab Fenderettes
To reduce road splash on the cab sides polished stainless steel fenderettes shall be installed
across the top of the wheel openings An extruded rubber gasket is to be installed between the
fenderette and the cab to reduce the possibility of electrolysis between dissimilar materials
Cab Tilt Lock And Suspension System
The cab shall tilt a minimum of 45 degrees for ease of servicing Tilting will be accomplished by
means of a tilt pump connected to two (2) heavy duty double acting lift cylinders It shall be
equipped with a positive locking mechanism (service lock) to hold the cab in the full tilt position
Release of the service lock shall be by means of a push-pull twist lock cable assembly The
cylinders shall have velocity fuses at the base to prevent the cab from falling in the event of a
hydraulic hose failure The cab shall be capable of tilting 90 degrees for major engine service
if necessary
Provide a manual override system to allow the raising and lowering of the cab if the power unit
has malfunctioned
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Windshield Wipers
Two speed electric wipers with intermittent controls shall be installed A windshield washer
reservoir shall be furnished
Mirrors
Provide heated remote control mirrors Mirrors to be door mounted (not west Coast Style) with
a full length heated mirror with the convex mirror on top Mirrors shall be mounted on both
officers and drivers door Confirm mirror manufacturer and installation with owner during pre -
construction conference with customer
Exterior Grab Handles
The cab shall have a bright anodized extruded aluminum minimum 30 grab handle with
extruded rubber inserts at each door position Consult PFA for exact location of grab handles
before installation
Cab Corrosion Treatment
The cab shall have a corrosion preventative material conforming to Mil Spec C-16173-C Grade
1 applied during and after construction A 10 year warranty against perforation due to rust or
corrosion shall be furnished for the cab
Cab Mud Flaps
Mud flaps shall be installed behind the front tires Mud flaps shall be a minimum of 22 inches
wide to protect the underneath of the cab and body to be the spray free design Mud flap to be
6 inches above ground and 1-1/2 inches outside wheel well
Electrical, Lighting and Warning Systems
Multiplexing
Multiplexing shall be installed in the apparatus wherever possible for the reduction of wiring and
ease of maintenance
Switching that is described in the following specifications shall conform to multiplexing layout as
necessary Final layout of switching systems that will be multiplexed will be determined in post -
award conferences
Provide two screens for readouts with one located in the cab near the drivers position and the
other located in the platform One additional hook-up shall be installed at the turntable pedestal
for future use
Load Manager
Provide a Load Manager for performing electrical load management (if not a part of the
multiplex system) The load manager shall have outputs to supply warning and load switching
requirements
Electrical Connections
All electrical wiring shall be sized for intended load -carrying capacity but in no case lighter than
14 gauge stranded copper wire with type GXL or SXL crosslmk high temperature insulation and
with circuit labels printed every three inches along its entire length Wiring shall be suitably
protected in split automotive loom securely attached and protected from chafing
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Electrical Compartment
All 12-volt relays solenoids and breakers to be located in a weather tight compartment
Firm s proposals must include such a compartment though actual location will be determined in
post -award conferences
Backup Light System
Provide a system tied into the reverse mode on the transmission which will activate the
following lights
• Rear scene lights at back of apparatus
• Normal backing lights required by D O T
Back -Up Lights
Install 15 degree Zico Quic-Light Model #ZQL-RV-H7614 parking light in the panel between the
rear duals Lights are to be pointed downwards and to the rear of the apparatus
Cab Ground Lights
One light shall be mounted beneath each door These lights must provide illumination on areas
under the driver and crew riding area exits All cab ground lights will automatically activate
when any cab door is opened
Underbody Lights
Provide underbody lights that light the ground area the full perimeter of the apparatus Lights
activate with setting of the parking brake
Back -Up Alarm
An electronic Back-up Alarm shall be installed on the rear of the apparatus and wired to the
back-up light circuit Minimum decibel rating of 107 dba is required
Electric Horn/Air Horn Selector Switch
Provide an overhead panel -mounted switch to control air or electric horn from the steering
wheel horn button shall be provided and clearly labeled with a back -lit legend Horn activation
shall be by horn ring
Air Horns
Dual Grover Stuttertone 21 inch air horns shall be recessed into the front bumper The air horns
shall be mounted with the Grover supplied mounting brackets
Electronic Siren
A SOUTHERN VEHICLE PRODUCTS INC model Magnum SA-500 Electric siren amplifier
shall be mounted in the cab centered between the driver and officer on the engine doghouse
Siren control head shall be mounted in easy reach of the driver operator Siren location -switch
on the officers side is not acceptable
Siren Speakers
The chassis shall have two (2) Cast Products Incorporated Fore -Warn #SH2015-1 100 watt
speakers mounted recessed in the right side of the front bumper
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Q Siren
A Federal Q-Siren shall be installed on the front bumper left side Siren shall be operated from
a foot switch on the drivers position Provide an on -dash a siren brake switch Siren switch on
officers side is not acceptable
Cab/Compartment Open Lights
Two flashing red Open Compartment' "Open Cab Door warning lights shall be mounted on
the face of the overhead panel The warning lights must be activated separately and
independently by cab and compartment door sensors The Compartment Open" light circuit
shall be wired so that the warning light is deactivated when parking brakes are applied
ICC Lights
Five (5) cab face mounted LED clearance lights shall be supplied mounted above the
windshield in conformance with FMVSS 108
Clearance and Turn Signal Lights
Two (2) side combination LED clearance / turn signal lights shall be supplied one (1) each side
mounted ahead of the front door
Headlights
Halogen headlights shall be mounted in a chrome plated bezel Headlights must be mounted
on the nose of the cab at a height designed to ensure proper illumination and minimal shadows
from the extended front bumper
Headlights Daytime Running
Headlights to be set up on a daytime running system when parking brake is set daytime
running lights shall shut off
Turn Signals
Two (2) amber Wheldon LED Guide arrow turn signal lamps mounted on CPI bezels shall be
mounted above the red warning lights
Stop Tad and Backup Lights
• Two (2) Wheldon LED rectangular red stop/tad lights shall be mounted at the rear of the
body
• Two (2) Wheldon LED amber arrow directional signals one on each side and below the
stop/tail lights
• Two (2) Wheldon #2010 clear backup lights shall be provided and mounted one on
each side at the rear of the body on the rear
Cornering Lamps
Two (2) steady -on cornering lamps with clear lenses shall be provided to illuminate the area
adjacent to the front corner of cab when the turn signal switch is activated
Traffic Direction Bar
A Code 3 9-head narrow-stik LED traffic direction light shall be provided and installed at the
rear of the body Control shall be located in the cab accessible to the driver
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3M Opticom
Install one 3M model 792H Opticom emitter The #792H control unit shall be installed as part
of the sequencing system and shall be automatically turned off with the setting of the park
brake Mount emitter to maximize forward throw of light without interfering with the ladder
Warning Lights
The following specified warning lights system is the standard warning light package for PFA At
present PFA has no desire to deviate from this package due to maintenance issues and spare
part warehousing Whelen warning systems are not acceptable at this time
Warning lights shall be installed at all corners front and rear of the apparatus to conform to
NFPA 1901 requirements
Roof Mounted Light Bars and Lights
Lights must meet NFPA 1901 requirements
Install a two (2) roof mounted 29 inch Code 3 light bars one each side of the aerial Colors and
layout to match the following
A Two (2) section light bar with clear lenses both sides
B Upper level
• Outside pod shall have two (2) 55-watt fast Dtech rotors with a V-mirror in between
• Upper level mid -ship lights Any additional upper level lights needed to meet NFPA
requirements shall be Code 3 LED lights
C Lower Level
• Outside pod shall have one (1) 55 watt clear intersection light
• Outside pod facing forward to have a Dual Led XModule blue over red alternating
flashing LED Light
• Inside pod shall a red strobe
D Lower Level Warning System
Lower level warning systems shall be by Tomar Electronics and shall be as follows
• Lower forward lights shall be two (2) Rect 79 HS R/C Red halogen Clear Strobe
mounted in a standard bezel One each side facing forward
• Lower Forward/Intersection lights Install two (2) Rect 37 HS R/B Red Halogen/Blue
Strobe lights one each side These lights shall be positioned to provide some lighting
forward as well as most light at a 45 degree angle toward the intersection
E Lower Mid -ship and rear lights All other midship and rear facing lights required to meet
NFPA lighting requirements shall be Tomar LED flashing lights
F Rear Lights
At the rear corners of the apparatus install a Code 3 Series 550 amber 100 flashes per minute
rotating beacon (2 total)
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Electrical Switch Layout
Provide a 12-switch master lighting panel including one master switch for all emergency lights
Switch order as follows
• Rear Warning
• Front warning (including halogen lights in front of cab and bumper)
• Light Bars (includes all halogen lights in light bar)
• Intersection (includes all clear intersection lights in light bar and forward facing clear
strobes)
• Strobes (includes all strobes in system)
• Opticom
• Front scene lights
• Left scene lights
• Right scene lights
• Rear scene lights
• Unassigned
Load manager sequencing and shedding order shall be builders default
Switching mechanism shall turn off the following lights when parking brake is set
• Opticoms
• Strobes
Clear intersection lights in bottom of light bar
Headlights (clearance lights excepted)
Quartz Lights
Install six (6) Fire Research Corp Series lights on the cab and chassis as follows
• One (1) Optimum 500-watt S50 front -facing above the cab centerline Light shall be
hooded to prevent damage
• One (1) Optimum 500-watt S50 rear -facing mounted on the centerline at the rear of the
apparatus on top of the rear compartment wall Light shall be hooded to prevent
damage
• Two (2) Focus 500-watt one each side of the cab above the lump seat doors recessed
into the cab for protection
• Two (2) Focus 500-watt one each side of the cab 2/3 of the way back along the
compartments at the top of the compartments recessed into the body for protection
Lights to be switched to the master switch bank in the Cab as follows
• Front Scene
• Left Scene
• Right Scene
• Rear Scene
Officer Map Light
A Hella Inc 19 inch arm Halogen map light model #87141 shall be mounted on the officers side
of the cab Proposals must include a map light but final location of the light will be determined
after award
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Rescue Tool Switch
Install three (3) switches to energize the hydraulic power unit for the rescue tools as follows
• 1-within reach of the officer
• 1-within reach of the driver
• 1-m the A compartment on the officer s side
Proposals must include these switches but the specific design and layout will be determined at
the preconstruction conference
Auxiliary Lights
Install 2 Total KWIK-RAZE ALPHA 2000 Series 1500 Watt High Intensity quartz light Light to
be installed on a 2" side mount Model 500 telescoping pole Light shall be mounted at the front
of the apparatus body just behind the cab Provide 110-volt outlets at each location so lights
can be used in stowed position
110 Volt Outlets
In addition to outlets for the auxiliary lights provide three (3) 110-volt outlets at the corners on
the rear face of the apparatus and one in the front bumper Design criteria to be worked out
after award
220 Volt Outlet
Provide A 50-amp breaker that feeds to a 220-volt outlet Breaker shall be in an individual box
clearly marked as 220-volt breaker Location shall be confirmed with the customer in the
preconstruction conference
Handheld Spot
Provide and install a high power hand held spot/flood light Spot light shall have a bracket
installed for safe storage between the officer and driver light shall have a dead -man switch to
prevent the light from being left on when not in use
Radio, Intercom and Cameras
Radios/Laptops/AVL
PFA shall provide two radio systems an AVL unit and the laptop system Budder shall install
the proper antennas with antenna leads for all four units and provide power for the units Firms
must provide electrical layout antenna locations cable routing and cable termination locations
in their proposals but actual locations and routing will be determined after award
Intercom
A David Clark intercom system with stations for six seating positions shall be installed The
System is to be a Model DCC-U3816 Dual Radio Interface for the officer U3810 for the driver
and U3802 for the four rear seats Six #H3442 headphones with 5-foot coil cords and U3800
control station is to be provided All cables including one C3820 power cord three C3821 radio
interconnect cords and any other related wiring or components shall be supplied to complete
the system All related wiring to be approved by intercom system manufacturer
Backing Camera Dual Rearview Cameras & LCD Display
TWO ASA Audiovox rearview cameras complete with a single LCD display monitor shall be
supplied The rear camera will be mounted in a location as to afford the driver a clear view to
the rear of the vehicle The second camera will be installed above the officer's side door to
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cover the right side blind spot Both cameras will be wired to a 6 8 flip down monitor with color
display and day & night brightness modes are provided for the viewing
Install a one-way communication system at the rear of the vehicle to allow the backup advisor
to use voice commands to direct the driver
EMI/RFI Protection
The apparatus shall incorporate the latest designs in the electrical system with state of the art
components to insure that radiated and conducted electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio
frequency interference (RFI) emissions are suppressed at the source
The apparatus proposed shall have the ability to operate in the environment typically found in
fire ground operations with no adverse effects from EMI/RFI
Chassis Wiring, Battery and Generator
Chassis Color Coded Wiring
All chassis wiring shall be type "GXL in accordance with S A E J1128 and NFPA-1901 All
wiring shall be color coded and continuously marked with the circuit number and function
All wiring to be covered in nylon heat resistant HTZL loom rated at a minimum of 300 degrees
F exceeding the heat requirements of NFPA-1901
Electrical System Connectors
All multiple -wire connections shall be made using Packard mechanically locking sealed
electrical connectors with crimped and sealed terminals cable seals cavity seals and TPA
locks
All single wire terminations requiring special connectors with a ring or spade terminal shall be
crimped soldered and covered with heat shrink tubing
Battery Bank
A single battery system shall be provided utilizing six (6) 950 CCA Group 31 batteries This
system shall be capable of engine start after sustaining a continuous 150-amp load for 10
minutes with the engine off per NFPA-1901 1996 edition S9-4 2
A battery disconnect switch rated at not less than 250 amps continuous shall be used to
activate the system and provide power to the power panel A green pilot light will illuminate to
indicate when battery bank is activated
Battery Cables
All battery wrong shall be GXL" battery cable capable of handling 125% of the actual load
Wrong shall be run through a heat resistant flexible nylon "HTZL loom rated at a minimum of
300 degrees Fahrenheit All cable connections shall be machine crimped and soldered
Starting Circuit
One (1) engine start button is to be located on the lower right dash panel It shall be wired to
heavy duty solenoid rated at not less than 1100 amps The battery indicator light is to be
located directly above the start button to indicate that the battery bank is on
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Battery Conditioner
A KUSSMAUL AUTO CHARGE 3510 battery charger shall be installed under the driver's seat
for charging the batteries This charger shall include a bar graph display to indicate the
condition of the batteries Bar graph to be located on outside of apparatus Automatic sensing
of the battery condition will stop charging when the batteries are fully charged
Final location cable routing and hookup of Kussmal Charger shall be determined after award
Generator and TNT Power Unit
Provide and install a PTO -driven electrical generator Generator shall be a minimum of 30 KW
A Harrison generator must be used Builder will install a TNT Quad Power Unit DT- 10 0 with a
Yen -Mar diesel engine Apparatus builder shall locate generator and TNT Power Unit in
apparatus with regard for maintenance and road grime protection Specific installation details
will be worked out after award
A circuit breaker box shall be provided and mounted in the left front compartment with manual
reset circuit breakers properly labeled
Generator Switches
Install four (4) remote generator start switches One the officer side one on the driver s side in
the apparatus cab and one at each cord reel location
Body Wiring Raceways
The body shall be designed to provide easily accessible recessed raceways to fully protect all
wiring Bolt -on access panels shall be provided for all wiring routed through the body
Electrical Box
All relays breakers nodes for the body/aerial components shall be located in a dry weather
proof box inside a compartment 12-volt and 110-volt circuits shall be separated into individual
boxes
Firms should propose locations for the boxes Exact positioning will be determined after award
Aerial and Torque Box
Apparatus Body Sub -Frame and Torque Box
Apparatus body sub -frame and torque box shall be designed to withstand all forces generated
by aerial operations and vehicle movement without causing structural problems including but
not limited to cracks or breaks in welds body and frame deformation and sagging formation of
breaks in compartment structure or compartments
Minimum 100-foot Aerial Tower
The aerial shall comply with all safety and design standards set forth in NFPA specification
1901 2003 year edition
Aerial shall have a minimum tip load of 1000 pounds at any angle and extension and shall be
rear -mounted on the vehicle chassis At full extension aerial must be capable of being lowered
-6 degrees below the turntable with the minimum 1000 pound tip load
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL r
P1103 Poudre Fire Authority Aerial Ladder Truck
cgov com/purchasing
The City of Fort Collins is soliciting proposals on behalf of Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) for an Aerial Fire
Apparatus with a minimum of a 100-foot aerial tower
Written proposals five (5) will be received at the City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division 215 North Mason St
2nd floor Fort Collins Colorado 80524 Proposals will be received before 2 30 p m (our clock) February 18
2008 Proposal No P1103 If delivered they are to be sent to 215 North Mason Street 2nd Floor Fort Collins
Colorado 80524 If mailed the address is P O Box 580 Fort Collins 80522 0580
Questions concerning the scope of the protect should be directed to Project Manager Randy Mirowski (970)
416-2871
Questions regarding proposals submittal or process should be directed to James R Hume CPPO Senior Buyer
(970)221-6776
A copy of the Proposal may be obtained as follows
Download the Proposal/Bid from the BuySpeed Webpage
httos //secure2 fcgov com/bso/login iso
Come by Purchasing at 215 North Mason St 2nd floor Fort Collins and request a copy of the
Bid
The City of Fort Collins is subject to public information laws which permit access to most records and
documents Proprietary information in your response must be clearly identified and will be protected to the
extent legally permissible Proposals may not be marked Proprietary in their entirety Information considered
proprietary is limited to material treated as confidential in the normal conduct of business trade secrets
discount information and individual product or service pricing Summary price information may not be
designated as proprietary as such information may be carried forward into other public documents All
provisions of any contract resulting from this request for proposal will be public information
Sales Prohibited/Conflict of Interest No officer employee or member of City Council shall have a financial
interest in the sale to the City of any real or personal property equipment material supplies or services where
such officer or employee exercises directly or indirectly any decision making authority concerning such sale or
any supervisory authority over the services to be rendered This rule also applies to subcontracts with the City
Soliciting or accepting any gift gratuity favor entertainment kickback or any items of monetary value from any
person who has or is seeking to do business with the City of Fort Collins is prohibited
Collusive or sham proposals Any proposal deemed to be collusive or a sham proposal will be rejected and
reported to authorities as such Your authorized signature of this proposal assures that such proposal is
genuine and is not a collusive or sham proposal
The City of Fort Collins reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any irregularities or
informalities
CSincerely 9 , O
me B O Neill II CPPO FNIGP
re or of Purchasing & Risk Management
where renewal Is a way of life
Basic components of the system shall be a 3-section aerial tip control waterway automatic
nozzles turntable torque box and outriggers
Elevation
Lift cylinders shall provide smooth operation over full range of elevation Include a fad -safe
system to insure the cylinders do not allow the ladder to fall in the event of hydraulic failure
Rotation
Rotation shall be smooth operation with ladder in full extension Turntable rotation bearing shall
be easily accessible for lubrication and re -torquing of bolts from the turntable side
Extension/Retraction
Provide dual cylinders and cables to provide smooth operation of extension and retraction of
the ladder Ladder shall be able to be retracted or extended if one cylinder should fail
Cylinders to be equipped with integral holding valves to prevent the retraction of the ladder in
case of hydraulic failure
Extension Indicator
The base section handrails shall have Scotch-lite Red reflective striping and numbers to
indicate the extension of the aerial device Numbers and stripes shall be at 10-foot intervals and
stripes at 5-foot intervals
Aerial Device Mounting And Bedding
Aerial device shall be rear mounted on the truck chassis with the aerial facing forward Provide
a ladder rest for stowing the aerial while truck is in motion
Provide bedding arrows on the turntable and top of the truck to give the operator at the
turntable pedestal a clear indication of the aerial position needed for proper stowage In the
bedded position the platform must not impede the drivers vision of traffic
Outriggers
Provide four (4) independently operated outriggers for stable operation Short tacking allowed
only with interlocks to prevent the aerial from being moved over the short tack side
Outrigger cylinders shall have holding valves to maintain cylinder position if hydraulic failure
occurs
Outrigger Pads
Provide one (1) pad for each outrigger Pads must float be square and be a minimum of/I
inch thick
Auxiliary Outrigger Pads
Provide four (4) auxiliary pads The auxiliary pads must stow vertically and be easily accessible
for set-up and use
Outrigger Lights
Provide minimum 4-inch flashing red warning lights on each outrigger facing both front and
back to protect extended outriggers in night operation
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Provide minimum 4-inch white ground illumination lights beneath each outrigger to illuminate
the ground area around the outriggers for night operation
Outrigger Leveling Indicators
Provide two bubble -type level indicators one at each side of the rear of the apparatus to assist
in leveling the apparatus while setting up
Ladder -Outrigger Interlock
A ladder -outrigger interlock system shall be in place to prevent lifting of the aerial unless all four
lacks are in a load supporting position Provide a limit switch to prevent the tacks from being
lifted once the aerial has been elevated out of its bedded position The interlock shall be
provided with a manual override for maintenance purposes only
Outrigger Controls
Provide two illuminated outrigger control stations at the rear of the apparatus Enclose each
station for protection from weather and road grime Outrigger in/out and up/down function must
be independently controlled Each station shall have the following controls
• Fast idle switch
• Outrigger Control Handles
• Outrigger Deployed Indicators
• Emergency Power Unit Switch
Tower Waterway Controls
Both aerial and waterway functions shall be controllable from the bucket of the aerial and from
the pedestal Controls must be movable to different locations on the inside of the bucket for
maximum operator visibility
Aerial Lighting
Provide aerial walkway lighting Lighting shall provide enough light to give user a sense of step
location while operating at night
Proposals must include information on type of lights proposed
Tower Anchor
Provide anchors at front end of the bucket for attachment of roof ladder hooks to allow support
of the ladder around parapets Provide a single anchor on the underside of the bucket and an
anchor suitable for securing a stokes litter for rescue use
Proposals must include anchors as specified Actual locations will be determined after award
Aerial Lights/Electrical
Provide at the platform of the aerial but as far back on the fly section as possible the following
• One (1) 120-volt two plug electrical outlet
• One (1) 12-volt Collins spotlight mounted on the front of the bucket with a switch inside
the bucket
• Two (2) 500-watt Fire Research Corp Focus lights mounted on extension poles with
Havis-Shield with switch
• Platform area shall be well illuminated so the firefighter can see all controls that are
needed when the bucket is in either the stowed or extended position Platform area
illumination shall be switch controlled
• Two (2) 500-watt quartz lights on bottom of platform
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Waterway
Aerial shall have installed on the underside of the platform a waterway capable of a minimum
flow of 1500 GPM from any position and extension The waterway is to have two (2) 2'/z -inch
quarter -turn valves one valve with a reducer to a 1 Y2 -inch outlet
Waterway Nozzles
The platform shall have two remote deck guns installed on the waterway Deck guns are to be
electric Elkhart 1000 GPM auto nozzle (SM100) or approved equivalent Provide controls for
the nozzles at the ladder tip and at the pedestal Waterway nozzles shall have a manual
override inside the platform
Communication
Provide a Firecom Panther C digital voice communication/intercom system at the two positions
in the platform and one at the pedestal All positions to have a full range of functions
Base Section Nameplates Boxes and Stokes
Two (2) painted white aluminum PFA name plates shall be provided One name plate is to be
bolted on the street -side of the ladder base section Plate is to be 14 inches high by 120 incheE
long A watertight box built with atop hinge door will be mounted on the curb -side of the ladder
base section Box must be sized to hold a Traverse Rescue Stokes litter and back board
Latch and holding mechanisms must be able to be reached by a firefighter working off the bed
section of the aerial Provide a Traverse Rescue Stokes litter and install inside the box The
other PFA name plate shall be installed on the outside of the Stokes box
Pike Pole/Trash Hook/16 Roof Ladder
At the end of the fly section mount a 12-foot pike pole and 8-foot trash hook mounted on one
side of the fly section near the bucket On the other side mount a 16-foot roof ladder Items
shall be firmly secured to the inside of the fly section and reachable from the bucket Holding
devices shall be easily operated when wearing gloves
12-volt Emergency Hydraulic Systems
The apparatus shall be equipped with a 12-volt emergency hydraulic system powered by the
vehicle 12-volt batteries and shall be capable of limited ladder functions to allow stowing the
ladder and outriggers in case of primary hydraulic system failure
Turntable Tread plate/Non-sli p Finish
The turntable floor shall be either a non -slip treadplate or a non -slip finish which complies with
slip resistance spelled out in NFPA 1901
Safety Railing -Turntable
42 inch high safety railing shall be provided at all sides and rear of the turntable Railing shall
be minimum 1-1/4 -inch heavy duty brushed stainless steel type tubing with serrated rubber
sheaths Provide a vinyl -covered safety chain to allow access to the turntable
Aerial Control Station - Turntable Console
Aerial control pedestal to be on the left side of the turntable with the controls as follows
• Ladder Function Controllers 3 hydraulic controllers to rotate/elevate/extend the aerial
device
• Provide a metal bar hand support below the controllers to give operators support for
smoother operation
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• Fast Idle Switch
• Load Chart
• Elevation Angle Indicator
• Master Power Switch
• Rung Alignment indicator
• Outriggers not deployed indicator
• Hydraulic Oil Pressure Gauge
• Automatic waterway nozzle controls
• Speaker and push to talk switches for communication system with platform
• Console shall have a hinged cover for protection of all operating controls
Turntable Work Lights
Provide work lights for turntable walkway and pedestal
Turntable Access
Turntable access shall be via a ship ladder on the driver's side only Lowest step(s) shall be via
a fold down step to keep correct angle of departure A full length handrail and over -the -top rail
shall be provided for ease of access to the turntable Ladder and step area below must be well
lighted for safety
Aerial Hour Meters
Two (2) individual hour meters shall be installed and wired to the PTO to record hours of
hydraulic pump operation One shall specifically record aerial use only Both meters shall be
installed inside the cab on the dash in an easily readable location
External Gate Valve
Mount one (1) external Task Force 5-inch gate valve with manual control and pressure relief on
officers side rear of aerial
Valve must finish with a 45-degree elbow and a 5-inch Storz connection with cap and chain
Gauges
3 (three) Noshok minimum 4-inch diameter pressure liquid filled pressure gauge registering up
to 400 Ibs per square inch with Y< -inch pipe thread connection Gauges must not be damaged
when subjected to a vacuum and are to have white faces with black lettering One gauge shall
be installed inside the platform one at the tailboard near the Storz connection and one at the
pedestal
Flowmeters
Install two flow meters one flowmeter inside the platform and one at the pedestal
Compartments and Trays
Compartments - General
Compartments and supporting structural members shall be made of stainless steel or approved
equivalent Provide a minimum of 450 cubic feet of compartment space
To allow for proper air circulation and flow each compartment shall have a venting route
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Full panel inner compartment door liners shall be provided and constructed of polished
aluminum or stainless material tread plate is not acceptable A reflective marker material shall
be applied to the interior panel of each compartment door
Hansen 5EZ stainless steel spring door holders shall be installed on all vertically hinged
compartment doors Door holders shall be bolted in position and removable
Each locking compartment door is to be furnished with a large Hansen #102-L stainless steel
spring loaded D-handle with Eberhard #400 rotary slam latches provided at the top and bottom
of each door
D-handles shall have the large style 'bent" D-ring for ease of grabbing the handle when wearing
gloves Handles shall be installed on the right side door of all double door compartments Door
handles shall be attached using four stainless steel stud fasteners to eliminate bolt heads on
the latch ring A non moisture -absorbing gasket shall be installed between the door latch and
the door skin panel
All enclosed storage compartments shall be equipped with Class 1 Krystal-Lite full length light
tubes on each side of each compartment mounted with hard mount clips every 8 inches and
with clear silicon caulk the full length of the light
On any upward swinging doors provide a 12-volt dome light that shines downward when the
door is open All compartment doors shall be equipped with doorjamb switches wired to the
door ajar light in the cab
Polished aluminum drip moldings shall be provided above all compartment door openings
All compartments located at running board level shall be equipped with sweep -out" floors
Compartment floors shall have''% inch Rhino lining applied to floor and all sides of compartment
up to the ceding of the compartment Rhino lining must be cleared from dram holes
In front of each hose reel place a roller set to allow smooth removal of the hose Each roller set
shall consist of two vertical rollers and two horizontal rollers located at each location
Compartments shall have a minimum 1-inch lip Cover seals must contact this lip in order to
seal out dirt and water
Proposals must include compartments as specified herein but actual configuration may vary
and will be determined after award
Compartments - Specifics
Cord Reel Compartments
If possible maximize space by placing cord reel compartments above the front outriggers
Provide two (2) cord reels capable of holding 150 feet of 10/3 cord with a HS-3 ball stop and a
4-gang lighted female receptacle box on the end
Cord reels to be Hanney ECR1616-17-18 cord reels with electric rewind and provided with 4-
way rollers for ease of pulling the cord off the reel
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The following descriptions denote compartments located on the drivers or left side of the
apparatus (L) and the officer's side or right side (R) Compartments are numbered beginning
at the back of the cab and moving aft
Compartment L1
Provide one full -height compartment located ahead of the rear wheels on the left side of the
apparatus The approximate interior dimensions of this compartment shall be a minimum of 46
inches wide by 70 inches high by a minimum of 24 inches deep with the doors closed The
upper and front section of this compartment shall be transversally connected with compartment
R1 Two adjustable shelves shall be provided
Install a Hanney electric reel for 100 feet of Y TNT hose (verify color after award) Below the
reel install a lean -in rack for a TNT combo Tool
Compartment L2
Provide one full -height compartment located ahead of the rear wheels on the left side of the
apparatus The approximate interior dimensions of this compartment shall be a minimum of 36
inches wide by 70 inches high by a minimum of 24 inches deep with the doors closed The
upper section of this compartment shall be transversally connected with compartment R2
unless a generator is mounted in this space Two adjustable shelves and one pull-out tray are
to be provided
Compartment L3
This compartment shall be located above the rear wheels on the left side of the apparatus The
approximate interior dimensions of this compartment shall be a minimum of 50 inches wide by
34 inches high by a minimum of 24 inches deep with the doors closed The upper section of
this compartment shall be transversally connected with compartment R3 if possible One
adjustable shelf and one pull-out tip -down tray shall be provided
If generator must be mounted in the open space above the ladder torsion box mount it in the
space between L3 and R3
Compartment L4
This compartment shall be located above the rear wheels on the left side of the apparatus The
approximate interior dimensions of this compartment shall be a minimum of 50 inches wide by
34 inches high by a minimum of 24 inches deep with the doors closed One adjustable and one
bottom pull-out tilt -down tray shall be provided
Compartment L5
Provide one compartment located behind the rear wheels on the left side of the apparatus The
approximate interior dimensions of this compartment shall be a minimum of 50 inches wide by
60 inches high by a minimum of 24 inches deep with the doors closed Compartment shall be
provided with one adjustable shelf and one pull-out tip- down tray
Rear Outrigger
There shall be an outrigger compartment as large as possible above the rear outriggers
Compartment shall be a minimum of 24 inches deep
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Compartment R1
Provide one full -height compartment located in front of the rear wheels on the right side of the
apparatus The approximate interior dimensions of this compartment shall be a minimum of 46
inches wide by 70 inches high by a minimum of 24 inches deep with the doors closed
The upper and front section of this compartment shall be transversally connected with
compartment L1 One pull-out tray and 3 adjustable shelves shall be provided
Provide room at the front lower end of the compartment for a TNT portable model BT 3 0
Bantom pump Pump to be mounted in the lower forward side of the compartment accessible
for hand starting in this location Pump must be quickly removable for extncations away from
the truck Pump shall be plumbed to the four Hannay reels as specified In -line valves are to be
installed in the Imes for ease of removal for maintenance
Install an electric Hannay reel for 100-feet of % -inch TNT black hose Below the reel install a
lean -in rack to carry a TNT Ram set Piping for all reels shall terminate in this compartment
Proposals must include all piping but final configuration will be determined after award
All areas of this compartment that could be contaminated with hydraulic fluid shall have Rhino
Liner applied including the support shelf and structure for the DT10 0
Compartment R2
Provide a full -height compartment located in front of the rear wheels on the right side of the
apparatus The approximate interior dimensions of this compartment shall be a minimum of 36
inches wide by 70 inches high by a minimum of 24 inches deep with the doors closed The
upper section of this compartment shall be transversally connected with compartment L2
One pull-out bottom tray one pull-out adjustable height tray and two adjustable shelves shall
be provided
Compartment R3
This compartment is to be located above the rear wheels on the right side of the apparatus
The approximate interior dimensions of this compartment shall be a minimum of 50 inches wide
by 34 inches high by a minimum of 24 inches inches deep with the doors closed The upper
section of this compartment shall be transversally connected with compartment L3 if possible
One adjustable shelf shall be provided
Compartment R4
This compartment is to be located above the rear wheels on the right side of the apparatus
The approximate interior dimensions of this compartment shall be a minimum of 50 inches wide
by 34 inches high by a minimum 24 inches deep with the doors closed Two adjustable shelves
shall be provided
Compartment R5
Provide one compartment located behind the rear wheels on the right side of the apparatus
The approximate interior dimensions of this compartment shall be a minimum of 50 inches wide
by 60 inches high by a minimum of 24 inches deep with the doors closed One pull-out tray and
one adjustable shelf shall be provided
Ladder Compartment
Shall be configured to hold PFA ground ladders inside the torque box Ladders are to be stored
on rail or vertically where possible The ladder compartment must be completely sealed to
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eliminate dust dirt and moisture Ladder compartment door shall be of the lift -up and slide -in
type Compartment shall be configured to hold PFA trash hooks and pike poles A slide -out
work table the width of the frame and 30 inches deep shall be provided approximately two
inches below the compartment
Ladders pike poles trash hooks and timbers to be carried are as follows
Ladders
• One (1) 2 Section 40 foot ladder
• One (1) 2 Section 35 foot ladder
• One (1) 2-section 28-foot ladder
• One (1) 20-foot roof ladder
• One (1) 16-foot roof ladder
• One (1) 10-foot folding attic ladder
• One (1) 10-foot folding A -frame ladder
Pike Poles and Trash Hooks
• One (1) 16-foot pike pole
• One (1) 12-foot pike pole
• One (1) 10-foot pike pole
• Two (2) 8-foot pike poles
• One (1) 6-foot pike pole
• Two (2) 6-foot trash hooks with D-handles
• Two (2) 8-foot trash hooks with D-handles
Timbers
• Four (4) 4x4x12 foot timbers
Slide Out Tray Compartments
On each side above the rear duals install two (2) slide -out tray compartments for forcible entry
tools Each tray shall be as large as possible and must be installed in a weather -tight
compartment to prevent dust and dirt intrusion Tray shall be deep enough to hold an Iowa -
American Halligan tool on its side or 6 Y< deep
Transverse Storage
To maximize interior cabinet space and allow for easy access of tools in a safe manner the
space normally utilized as a swimming pool shall be utilized as transverse storage in the upper
portion of compartments in front of the turntable (See compartment descriptions)
Air Bottle Compartments In Wheel Wells Jack Pads Tie -offs
Six (6) SCBA storage compartments for 60-minute cylinders shall be provided and located in
the rear wheel wells of the apparatus body Compartment shall be constructed entirely of
aluminum complete with a spring -loaded hinged style door and an exterior polished trim ring
Compartments layout roughly as follows
• Ahead of duals on both sides one compartment for a 60-minute Scott air bottle and a
tie -off anchor receiver
• Between rear duals both sides a compartment for two 60-minute Scott air bottles
• Behind the rear duals both sides a compartment that stores one 60-minute Scott air
bottle and one jack pad for the rear outrigger
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Final design will be determined after award
Front Rescue Tool Trays and Cover
Three rescue tool trays 30 inches deep shall be installed in the front bumper extension The
trays consist of three wells one inside the frame rails supporting the bumper extension and one
each outside of the frame rails all constructed of minimum 125 aluminum
Trays shall be as follows
The center tray must be sized to store a large TNT cutter and spreader
The two outside trays must be sized to contain 100-feet of twin'/. -inch hydraulic hose on a
Hannay Hydraulic hose reel Hose on reels must be TNT blue on one reel red on the other
Two inlme valves shall be installed between the pump and the reels Valve switch shall be next
to the reel and easily operable and shall control flow to each reel Pressure valve shall be
clearly marked Hose reel rewind function shall be electric and controlled by a switch next to
the reel Hose reel rewind switch shall be clearly marked at each reel Pressure valves and
rewind switches must be under the diamond plate tray cover for protection
Rescue tool trays shall be provided with a lid approximately 5 inches high which must cover all
three trays but allow for the installation of a Q Siren on one side Cover shall be a one-piece
diamond plate with a full-length piano hinge at the rear with chrome latches on each end
Furnish and install gas shocks to hold lid open and install two (2) grab handles to aid in lid
operation Lid shall seal as tight as possible
Air Bottle Storage
Provide air bottle storage for a minimum of thirty-six 30 minute Scott air bottles Storage shall
be made of PVC pipe to prevent damage to the bottles
Exact location and makeup of storage shall be determined after award
Bonus Compartments
Proposals should provide additional compartments where room is allowed due to design on
both sides and rear of the apparatus
Body (General), Paint & Finish
Rear Wheel Finish And Protection
The rear wheel wells of the apparatus body are to be radius cut for a streamlined appearance
A polished type 304 stainless steel radius fenderette shall be furnished at each rear wheel well
opening held in place with concealed stainless steel fasteners A black rubber gasket shall be
provided and installed between the stainless fenderette and the apparatus body sides
Heavy duty black anti -spray rubber mud flaps shall be installed behind the rear wheels of the
vehicle Mud flaps shall extend the full width of the rear duals and are to be attached to heavy
angle support brackets with stainless steel fasteners 6 inches of ground clearance and 1-1/2
Inches of side clearance is required
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Aluminum Overlays
Polished aluminum tread plate overlays shall be provided and installed in all walkway areas
Overlays are to be attached with stainless steel fasteners The entire perimeter of all overlays
shall be caulked to prevent moisture from entering between the overlay and body material
Access Rails
NFPA approved extruded aluminum ribbed finish non -slip" access rails with chrome plated
mounting brackets shall be provided
Rubber gaskets shall be installed below each handrail bracket to prevent cracking or fracturing
of the painted surface Formed uprights shall be provided at the rear of the body for access to
the turntable area
Provide four extra handrails to be installed by manufacturer in locations determined after award
Rubrails
All rub rails shall be a minimum of 3' wide
Fuel Fills
Two cast aluminum fuel fill housings complete with a spring loaded hinged door and a polished
trim ring shall be provided in the rear wheel well area of the apparatus body (both sides) with
large engraved identification label green in color to read DIESEL FUEL ONLY
Tie -offs
Install eleven (11) receiver and/or hard point tie -offs on the apparatus Location and number of
each type will be determined after award Types shall be as follows
• Receiver type towing assemblies made from receiver stock
• Receive type tie -offs shall extend 18 inches Install steel D-rings at end of receivers
Receivers held in place with removable pins Pins must have removable safety devices
to prevent accidental pin movement
• Each receiver shall be bolted directly to chassis frame or structural component and be
able to withstand 6000 pounds of side pull
• Hard point tie off shall be a Steel D ring also attached directly to the frame and able to
withstand a 6000 pounds of side pull
Acrylic Urethane Finishes
The manufacturer shall warrant the acrylic urethane finishes for a period of five years from the
apparatus acceptance date Warranty must cover
• Cracking or Checking
• A total loss of gloss caused by chalking or fading
• Peeling of the top coat or all layers included in the process from the substrate
• Spot or random discoloration in the overall finish
Chassis Paint
The frame and running gear shall be painted gloss black enamel The running gear includes
but is not limited to axles drivelmes air tanks steering gear frame mounted brackets
draglinks and fuel tank
Cab Exterior Finish
Exterior doors and all fixed glass must be removed from the cab prior to the start of painting
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PI103 Poudre Fire Authority Aerial Ladder Truck
PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
General Description
The City of Fort Collins is soliciting proposals on behalf of Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) for an
Aerial Fire Apparatus with a minimum of a 100-foot aerial tower
Proposal Submittal
The City of Fort Collins shall not reimburse any firm for costs incurred in the preparation and
presentation of their proposal
Firms submitting proposals shall submit five (5) copies of the proposal with the following
information
a Company history and experience in the production of aerial devices such as
described in the scope of work
b The name of the person responsible for coordinating information presented in
the company s proposal
c References from five or more organizations which have used your company for
similar products within the last three years
d A written description of the proposed products and services as required below
Note Proposals must address each element of the RFP in the order they appear
e Pricing as requested
f Other information as requested at the end of the RFP
The proposal must be signed by a duly authorized representative of the firm submitting the
proposal The signature shall include the title of the individual signing the proposal
SCOPE OF WORK
General
Truck shall have a maximum wheelbase of 260 inches and be equipped with an aerial ladder
100 feet in length For design purposes the apparatus will operate with an expected crew of six
(6) composed of one (1) driver one (1) officer and four (4) fully -geared firefighters Aerial
shall meet all the requirements of NFPA 1901 2003
Overall height shall not exceed 13 feet 1 inch and must be as low as possible Apparatus must
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The final finish of the cab shall exhibit excellent gloss durability and color retention properties
Preparation and Painting
The builder shall perform all preparation and painting operations to the highest fire service
standards A description of preparation and painting will be provided to the customer as part of
the firm s proposal
Additional Equipment
The following equipment shall be provided on the completed apparatus
• Ten (10) SL20x Streamlights with chargers installed in cab
• Mount four (two on each side) Worden NFPA compliant wheel chocks under the
apparatus running boards
• Provide two power strips connected to the Kussmaul Autocharge 3510 battery saver
Price these items in your proposal Include estimated mounting charges Actual configuration
will be determined after award
Operator And Repair Manuals
• Operators Manuals -TWO Sets shall be provided with the apparatus at delivery with all
components included
• Repair and parts Manual Provide 2 set of parts and repair manual for all components
of the vehicle
• Electrical wiring diagrams are required for acceptance of the equipment Both cab and
bodybuilder sets required
Engine EPQ
Provide a Detroit Diesel EPQ for the configuration being supplied
Drive Line Analysis
Drive line analysis is required for all drive lines on the apparatus Analysis must accompany the
delivered vehicle
Warranty
Builder shall supply a 1 year bumper to bumper warranty for the apparatus Budder shall
indicate a service center which will handle major repairs for PFA However where possible
warranty work will be done in PFA shops and the manufacturer will reimburse PFA for the costs
of such warranty work at mutually agreed -upon rates
Construction Conferences
Builder shall have three (3) construction and inspection conferences as follows
A Pre -construction Conference
Provide flight and housing for three PFA personnel to meet with apparatus representatives at
the manufacturers location No work shall be started on the apparatus until after the
preconstruction conference
B Mid -construction Conference
Midway through the construction of the apparatus builder shall supply flights and housing for
three PFA personnel to attend a mid -construction conference Conference shall be at the
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apparatus manufacturers location The conference is intended to address issues that have
surfaced as the apparatus is being constructed and to address the finish of the apparatus
C Final Inspection
Manufacturer shall supply flights and housing for three PFA personnel to do a final inspection of
the apparatus at the builders plant Inspection shall occur after the apparatus has successfully
completed all applicable U L and NFPA requirements Builder shall at this time make any final
adjustments and fixes to the apparatus to match the specifications and requirements of this
RFP or specifications and requirements agreed to by both parties after award
Builder shall supply all test results at the time of inspection
PFA Acceptance Tests
After delivery PFA will do a second set of NFPA acceptance tests to ensure apparatus is in
proper working order Any problems found at this time shall be corrected by manufacturer
before apparatus is placed in service as a first line apparatus by PFA
Apparatus Delivery
Apparatus manufacturer is responsible for delivery of the apparatus to PFA Shops Fire Station
6 Fort Collins Colorado Manufacturer shall contact shop mechanic Jim Mirowski at least a
week prior to delivery Builder is responsible for all associated delivery costs
Apparatus Training
At time of delivery builder shall supply a trainer for a minimum of three (3) days to provide
training for crews on each shift that will be using the equipment on a day to day basis Builder
is responsible for all costs with the associated training program
Proposal
Firms shall fill out the attached check sheet and supply it with the following
• Five copies of their written proposal
• Two drawings of the proposed apparatus
• Two sets of shop specifications that include any alternate items proposed
• Five copies of the required check sheet
The check sheet shall be filled out in its entirety Firms shall indicate meet spec do not meet
spec or do not meet spec and are proposing an alternate Describe any alternate proposed
using additional sheets if necessary
Award will be made on a combination of price and conformity to the specifications A large
variation from the specification shall give just cause for a firm s removal from the process
Pricing
Price of unit as specified
Price of identified additional equipment
Price with and without multiplexed wiring
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Evaluation and Assessment of Proposal
An evaluation committee shall rank the interested firms based on their written proposals using
the ranking system set forth below
Items in the RFP specifications will be evaluated in turn as indicated in the check sheet
The attached check sheet shows the specification sections
Reference Evaluation (Top -ranked firms)
The Project Manager will check references using the following criteria The evaluation rankings
will be labeled Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory
Qualification and Standard
a Overall Performance Would you hire this company again?
b Timetable - Was the original Scope of Work completed within the specified time?
Were interim deadlines met in a timely manner?
c Completeness - Was the company responsive to client needs did the company
anticipate problems? Were problems solved quickly and effectively?
d Budget - Was the original Scope of Work completed within the project budget?
e Job Knowledge - Did company personnel exhibit the knowledge and skills
necessary for the efficient completion of the Scope of Work?
Proposal Acceptance
All proposals shall remain subject to initial acceptance 90 days after the day of submittal
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Check Sheet
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General Specifications
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Chassis and Suspension
Frame
2
Angle of Departure
2
Bumper Extension
2
Front Bumper
2
Gravel Shield
2
Front Axle and Suspension
3
Cramp Angle
2
Rear Axles
2
Rear Drive Wheel Interlock
2
Gear Ratio and Top Seed
3
Rear Axle Suspension
3
Brakes and Air System
Front Brakes
2
Rear Brakes
2
Airs stem
4
Air Dryer
1
Air Connection
1
Mentor/Wabco ABS
5
Tires
Front and Rear Tires
3
Wheels
2
Engine and Transmission
Engine Coolant Radiator
2
Corrosion Inhibitor
1
Silicone Coolant Hoses
1
Charge Air Cooler Radiator
3
Diesel Engine
10
Air Compressor
1
Engine Brake
1
Alternator
1
Engine Fast Idle
1
Exhaust System
1
Transmission and Warranty
5
Transmission Cooler
1
Power Takeoff
1
Dnvehnes
1
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Fuel System
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Fuel Tank
2
Dual Fuel Fillers
1
Fuel Lines
1
Fuel Filter
1
Aenal Cab
Cab Interior
Cab General Design
5
Cab Storage Compartments
1
Heater/Defroster/Air Cond
3
Window Tinting
1
Driver Instruments and Controls
4
Interior Grab Handles
1
Seat Belt Warning labels
1
Seat Belts
2
Driver Seat
3
Officers Seat
2
Rear Facing Seats
2
Forward Facing Seats
2
SCBA Seat Bracket
2
Refrigerator
1
Cab Extenor
W
Q
Wheel Well Liners
1
Stainless Cab Fenderettes
1
Cab Tilt Lock Suspension
3
Windshield Wipers
2
Mirrors
2
Exterior Grab Handles
1
Cab Corrosion Protection
3
Cab Mud Flaps
2
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Electrical Li htm & Warning Sys
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Multiplexing
10
Load Manager
5
Electrical Connections
10
Electrical Compartment
5
Backup Light System
2
Backup Lights
1
Cab Ground Lights
1
Underbody Lights
1
Backup Alarm
1
Elec/Air Hom Selector
1
Air Horns
1
Electronic Siren
1
Siren Speakers
1
Q Siren
1
Cab/Comp Open Lights
2
ICC Lights
1
Clearance and Turn Signals
1
Headlights
1
Headlights Daytime Running
1
Turn Sign Is
1
Stop Tail Turn &Backup
1
Cornering Lams
1
Traffic Direction Bar
2
3M O ticom
2
Warning Lights
2
Roof Mounted Li htbar & Lights
5
Electrical Switch Layout
2
Quartz Lights
1
Officer Map Light
1
Rescue Tool Switch
1
Auxiliary Lights
1
110 Volt Outlets
1
220 Volt Outlet
1
Handheld Spot
1
Radio Intercom and Cameras
14
Radios/La to s/AVL
4
Intercom
3
Backing Camera
2
EMI/RFI Protection
1
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Chassis Wiring Battery Generator
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Chassis Color Coded Wiring
5
Electrical System Connectors
5
Battery Bank
4
Battery Cables
2
Starting Circuit
1
Battery Conditioner
4
Generator
3
Generator Switches
1
Body Wiring Raceways
3
Electrical Box
2
Aerial and Torque Box
W
Q
Minimum 100 foot Aerial Tower
10
Elevation
2
Rotation
2
Extension/Retraction
2
Extension Indicator
2
Aerial Device Mounting
5
Outriggers
2
Outrigger Pads & Aux Pads
2
Outrigger Lights
1
Outrigger eveling Indicators
1
Ladder Outngger Interlock
2
Outngger Controls
2
Tower Waterway Controls
3
Aerial Lighting
1
Tower Anchor
1
Aerial Li hts/Electncal
2
Waterway
4
Waterway Nozzles
2
Communication
1
Nameplates Boxes Stokes
3
Pike Pole Trash Hook Ladder
2
12 volt Emerg H d System
2
Turntable Tread late/Non slip
2
Safety Railing Turntable
1
Aerial Control Station
2
Turntable Work Lights
1
Turntable Access
1
Aerial Hour Meters
1
External Gate Valve
1
GaugesGaugesl
1
Flowmetersl
1
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Compartments and Trays
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Compartments General
10
Compartments Specifics
Cord Reel Compartments
2
Comp L1
3
Corn L2
2
Corn L3
2
Corn L4
2
Corn L5
2
Rear Outrigger
2
Comp R1
3
Comp R2
2
Comp R3
2
Comp R4
2
Comp R5
2
Ladder Compartment
5
Slide -out Tray Comp
3
Transverse Storage
3
Air Bottle in Wheel Wells
3
Front Rescue Tool Tray & Cover
3
Air Bottle Storage
2
Bonus Compartments
5
Body General Paint & Finish
YQ
a
Rear Wheel Finish & Protection
5
Aluminum Overlays
10
Access Rails
5
Rubrads
5
Fuel Fills
5
Tie offs
10
Paint Warranty
10
Chassis Paint
10
Cab Exterior Finish
10
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PFA Aerial Tower
P1103 Evaluator
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Comments and Descnptions of
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Additional Equipment
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Operator and Repair Manuals
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Engine EPQ & Dnvelme Analysis
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Total points
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be able to reach and maintain a top speed of 68 mph
The aerial chassis shall be designed and constructed to accommodate the final weight of the
aerial ladder cab body crew and equipment including a loose equipment allowance of 5 000
pounds minimum
SPECIFICATIONS
Chassis and Suspension
Chassis Frame
The frame shall be designed to industry standards The manufacturer shall provide a lifetime
frame warranty to the original purchaser of the chassis
Angle Of Approach/Departure
Front angle of approach and rear angle of departure shall be a minimum of 10 degrees
Front Bumper -Bumper Extension
The front bumper face shall extend 30 inches ahead of the front face of the cab skin to
accommodate the TNT hydraulic tools An Arlington Style 12-inch heavy-duty 3/8 steel wrap
around front bumper shall be provided the full width of the cab The bumper extension shall
house two 100 hydraulic reels one TNT S-100 Spreader one TNT C 25 Cobra Cutter and one
Ramsey RE-12000 winch located below and center in the bumper assembly Two receiver/hard
point tie -offs (described in the Body -General section of these specs) shall be installed under
the front bumper assembly The customer will provide pictures and a tool layout to the builder
after award All listed tools and equipment in this section provided by the builder
Gravel Shield
A gravel shield shall be installed filling the area above the extension rails Extension shall be
constructed of 125 thick bright aluminum tread plate
Front Axle and Suspension
Axle and suspension shall be designed for expected load Front suspension shall be tapered
leaf springs with double acting hydraulic shock absorbers Wheel bearing assemblies shall be
of the oil bath type
Cramp Angle
The chassis shall have a minimum turning cramp angle of 45 degrees for both left and right
turns with as -delivered tires and wheels mounted on the axle and installed in the chassis
Rear Axles
Both rear axles shall be drive axles and must be designed for expected loads The rear axle
shall be equipped with oil bath type wheel end seals Both axles shall have anti -lock systems
designed to minimize wheel spin in low traction situations
Rear Drive Wheel Interlock
Provide a dual air locking system for rear differential interlock
Gear Ratio and Vehicle Top Speed
Drive axles shall be geared for a top speed of 68 mph and the finished apparatus must be
capable of reaching that speed on level ground at maximum governed engine RPM
Rear Axle Suspension
Rear axle suspension shall be Hendrickson FIREMAAX air ride suspension for tandem drive
Suspension shall properly sized for the fully equipped and loaded apparatus
Brakes and Air System
Front Axle Brakes
The front brakes shall be minimum 17 inch disc brakes air operated Brakes to be designed for
the final weight of the fully equipped apparatus
Rear Axle Brakes
The rear brakes shall be S-cam air operated equipped with automatic slack adjusters
Air System
An air brake system meeting the requirements of the FMVSS - 121 shall be provided
Air Dryer
The air system shall include a BENDIX AD-9 air dryer with spin -on desiccant cartridge an
integral turbo cut-off valve and a 12-volt heated moisture ejector
A Spring Brake Control valve shall be supplied to provide modulated spring brakes w/anti-
compounding
Air Connection
An outside air system connection shall be mounted in the driver's cab step area and clearly
labeled as to the function Provide a frame coupling with 1/4" npt threads The fire department
will install the appropriate quick -connect fittings
Mentor/Wabco ABS Brake System
Provide a four channel Mentor/Wabco 4S/4M ABS braking system
Tires
Front Tires
The front tires shall be GOODYEAR highway tread tubeless radial tires Tires shall be sized for
the rated design weight of the fully equipped and loaded apparatus
Rear Tires
The rear tires shall be GOODYEAR traction tread tubeless radial tires Tires shall be sized for
the rated design weight of the fully equipped and loaded apparatus
Aluminum Wheels Front and Rear
Provide hub -piloted aluminum wheels with brushed finish Wheels shall be sized for the rated
design weight of the fully equipped and loaded apparatus
Engine and Transmission
Engine Coolant Radiator
The engine coolant radiator must be installed according to engine manufacturers requirements
and shall have sufficient capacity to keep engine operating temperatures within manufacturers
specified limits during heavy-duty operations The chassis manufacturer shall demonstrate the
ability to meet this requirement with the submittal of an approved EPQ to the fire department for
the apparatus Cooling system must be installed and equipped as follows
• Radiator shall contain an integral coolant de -aeration tank This tank shall be designed
to remove entrapped air or gas from radiator coolant
• Bottom tank of the radiator shall have a dram valve
• Top tank of the radiator shall have a glass sight glass for coolant level inspections This
sight glass shall be able to be seen without tilting the cab
• Coolant system shall be delivered with an anti -freeze and water mixture to keep the
coolant from freezing to a temperature of -34 degrees F
• A high -efficiency engine fan shall installed enclosed in a fan shroud designed to provide
proper air flow through the radiator
• The perimeter of the radiator shall have recirculation baffles to eliminate the possibility
of recirculation of hot" air to the face of the radiator core The bottom of the radiator
shall have a recirculation baffle from the radiator to the frame rails
Corrosion Inhibitor
A corrosion inhibitor will be installed in the chassis cooling system
Silicone Coolant Hoses
The entire chassis cooling system shall have silicone hoses including all hoses that come in
contact with engine coolant
Charge Air Cooler Radiator
Install a charge air cooler according to engine manufacturer's requirements The chassis
manufacturer shall demonstrate the ability to meet this requirement with the submittal of an
approved EPQ to the fire department for the apparatus
The charge -air cooler assembly must be installed as follows
• Cooler radiator shall be mounted directly in front of the engine coolant radiator
• Charge air piping between the engine and charge -air cooler shall be aluminum tubing
with a wall thickness of 065 inch The system shall utilize four (4) ply silicone rubber
woven Nomex hoses with stainless steel pressure bands
Diesel Engine
The chassis shall be powered by a DETROIT DIESEL Series 60 engine as described below
Builder must provide an EPQ for the chassis configuration specified
All engine fluids should be able to be checked from one easily accessible location
MODEL Series 60 14L DDEC VI
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS Six
BORE AND STROKE 5 24 X 6 62
DISPLACEMENT 858 cu in
RATED BHP 515 @ 2100 RPM
TORQUE 1650 @ 1200
COMPRESSION RATIO 16 5 1
GOVERNED RPM 2100
Standard Equipment on the engine to include the following
GOVERNOR Electronic Controls
INJECTORS Electronically controlled unit type
AIR CLEANER Donaldson or equal with fresh air intake
OIL FILTER A full flow and by-pass
LUBE OIL FILTERS Non-drainback thermostatically controlled with full flow cooling
FUEL FILTERS Two fuel filters providing 30 micron primary and 12 micron secondary absolute
filtration with check valve
STARTER A Delco 12-volt 42 MT type 400 starter motor
AIR COMPRESSOR A 16 cfm compressor will be provided
Engine Warranty
The engine shall have the standard 2-year Detroit Warranty
Engine Brake
A muffled JACOBS engine brake shall be supplied set up as follows
• The driver's dash shall include an ON/OFF and 3-position brake control switch
• The brake lights shall illuminate when the Jacobs Brake is in operation
• Jacobs brake shall be set up to come on with the downshift of the transmission Full
setup of the Jacobs Brake will be determined by the fire department
• The Jacobs Brake shall be inoperative when the aerial ladder is in operation
Alternator
A LEECE-NEVILLE model LN4864J 270-amp alternator shall be installed on the engine
Engine Fast Idle
The chassis must be equipped with an Electronic Idle Control (EIC)
• Preset speed shall be set by the manufacturer and be field adjustable
• The fast idle provision must function only when the parking brake is set and the
transmission is in neutral
• Control of the fast idle shall be by switches located at the overhead console near drivers
position at the turntable pedestal inside the platform near the controls and one located
at each outrigger control station
Exhaust System
The exhaust system shall be mounted with the exhaust ending at the officer's side of the aerial
near the dual rear wheels Builder to contact Poudre Fire Authority for final end finish of exhaust
system for hookup with existing station exhaust system
Transmission
The transmission shall be an Allison 4500 EVS automatic with push button electronic controls
Transmission Warranty
Allison standard 5-year unlimited mileage/Parts & Labor warranty for the Allison 4500 EVS
Transmission Cooler
Provide an automatic transmission cooler of sufficient capacity to maintain operating
temperature within limits recommended by the transmission manufacturer
Power Take Off
The apparatus shall be equipped with two hot -shift PTOs driven by the chassis power tram for
aerial and generator devices Red indicator lights shall be located in the cab next to the PTO
switches to show that the PTOs are engaged The PTOs shall only engage when transmission
is in neutral and the chassis spring brake is set
Speedometer Activated In PTO Mode
The speedometer and odometer shall be de -activated while in PTO aerial operating mode
Dnvelines
Drivelme components and u-joints must be designed for expected loads All driveshafts shall
be balanced to prevent driveline vibration
Fuel System
Fuel Tank
The fuel tank shall have a minimum draw capacity of 65 gallons (US) and be D O T certified It
shall be mounted with straps bolted to the bottom frame flange to allow for easy removal Tank
must be constructed of 12-gauge steel with single fuel pickup and return tubes and be baffled
Tank must be vented to prevent low vacuum and facilitate rapid filling A dram plug shall be
provided in the bottom of the tank
Dual Fuel Fillers
The tank shall have dual 2 inch NPT fills one on the driver's side and one on the passenger
side of the chassis
Fuel Lines
All fuel lines shall be wire braided PARKER SS-25 with re -usable fittings
Fuel Filter
The standard Detroit Diesel primary fuel filter shall be installed on the engine
Aerial Cab
Custom Fire Truck Cab
Cab shall have the longest dimension available from centerline of front wheel to the back wall of
the cab Manufacturer shall indicate which model they are supplying The cab shall be capable
of seating a driver and five (5) fully -equipped firefighters It must be of aluminum construction
with forward -mounted engine and be a cab -over engine one-piece tilting contoured front fully
enclosed design It shall have four (4) side doors and be a minimum 96 inches wide
Cab Interior
Cab General Design
The cab shall have an open space design free of interior walls or obstructions Cab shall have
a ruggedized interior with as much hard material as possible and a minimal amount of plastic
trim All interior trim to be gray in color Minimum floor to roof clearance in the rear jump seat
area shall be 54 inches measured from the floor to the underside of the roof below the ladder
section
Provide all possible headroom to the forward jump seats Minimum headroom from seating
surface to underside of roof should be 44 inches If 44 inches of headroom is not possible
provide the best solution consistent with safety and the specified configuration
Cab Storage Compartments
Beneath the officers/drivers seats provide a storage/radio compartment approximately 19-1/2
inches wide x 17 inches long x 7 inches high The compartment shall have a drop -down
diamond plate door with a full length piano hinge and paddle latch Access through this door
shall be from the side of the seat box
Beneath the forward -facing lump seats provide a storage compartment with a forward facing
drop -down door with a full length piano hinge and paddle latch Compartment to be as large as
possible without creating an uncomfortable seating position for firefighters
Heater / Defroster/ Air Conditioner
A 42 000 BTU heater and 23 000 Btu air conditioner shall be installed
Window Tinting
Jump seat windows and lump seat door windows shall be tinted with 100 U V protection and
29% light passage
Driver Instruments and Controls
The cab dash panel will have black textured anti -glare surface This panel will have a wrap
around feature for easy viewing of the instrumentation Each dash panel shall be removable for
access to the gauges and wrong with out disconnecting any wrong or harnesses The final
design for the instrument panel is to be confirmed at the pre -construction conference with
customer The instrument panel will include the following gauges and indicators
• Electronic tachometer
• Electronic speedometer with trip odometer
• Engine coolant temperature gauge with high temperature warning light and buzzer
• Engine oil pressure gauge with warning light and buzzer