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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRFP - P1103 PFA AERIAL LADDER TRUCKADDENDUM No 1 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 10 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 11 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 12 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 13 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) 14 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 15 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 16 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 17 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 m 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 19 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 NN 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 21 • 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 22 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 23 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 24 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 25 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 26 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 27 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 M. 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 E 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 29 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 30 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 31 Check Sheet PFA Aerial Tower P1103 Evaluator Item Point Values Score ets with ernate Does Not Meet Spec Comments and Descriptions of Proposed Alternates General Specifications $ X jMeetsSpec 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 Printed 01/16/2008 1 of Check Sheet PFA Aerial Tower P1103 Evaluator Item Point Values Score Meets Sec Meets Spec with Alternate Does Not Meet S ec Comments and Descriptions of Proposed Alternates Fuel System - D ' 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 Printed 01/16/2008 2 of 6 Check Sheet PFA Aerial Tower P1103 Evaluator Item Point Values Score Meets Sec Meets Spec with Alternate Does Not Meet S ec Comments and Descriptions of Proposed Alternates Electrical Li htm & Warning Sys " 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 Printed 01/16/2008 3 of 6 Check Sheet PFA Aerial Tower P1103 Evaluator Item Point Values Score Meets Sec Meets Spec with Alternate Does Not Meet Spec Comments and Descriptions of Proposed Alternates Chassis Wiring Battery Generator C! 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 Printed 01/16/2008 4 of 6 Check Sheet PFA Aerial Tower P1103 Evaluator Item Point Values Score Meets Sec Meets Spec with Alternate Does Not Meet S ec Comments and Descriptions of Proposed Alternates Compartments and Trays EE 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 0 Printed 01/16/2008 5 of 6 Check Sheet PFA Aerial Tower P1103 Evaluator Item Point Values Score Meets Sec Meets Spec with Alternate Does Not Meet S ec Comments and Descnptions of Proposed Alternates Additional Equipment 5 if Operator and Repair Manuals S 0 Engine EPQ & Dnvelme Analysis S 4 Warranty to U Construction Conferences 5 !# PFA Acceptance not rated Apparatus Delivery Est build time ti Apparatus Training 0 Unit Pricing t2a a Additional Equipment Pricing 5 0 Total points 600 0 Printed 01/16/2008 6 of 6 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