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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
8808 PFA RESCUE TRUCK
The City of Fort Collins is requesting proposals from qualified Vendors to provide a new rescue
truck for the Poudre Fire Authority (PFA).
As part of the City’s commitment to Sustainable Purchasing, proposals submission via
email is preferred. Proposals shall be submitted in a single Microsoft Word or PDF file
under 20MB and e-mailed to: purchasing@fcgov.com. If electing to submit a hard copy
proposal we require one (1) hard copy and one (1) electronic copy on a jump drive to be
received at the City of Fort Collins' Purchasing Division, 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort
Collins, Colorado 80524. Proposals must be received before 3:00 p.m. (our clock) on
October 30, 2018 and referenced as Proposal No. 8808. 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. Please note, additional time is required for bids mailed to the
PO Box to be received at the Purchasing Office.
The City encourages all Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) to submit proposals in
response to all requests for proposals. No individual or business will be discriminated against
on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin. It is the City’s policy to create a level
playing field on which DBEs can compete fairly and to ensure nondiscrimination in the award
and administration of all contracts.
All questions should be submitted, in writing via email, to Doug Clapp, CPPB, Senior Buyer
at dclapp@fcgov.com, with a copy to Project Manager, Battalion Chief Sean Jones at
sjones@poudre-fire.org, no later than 5:00 PM MST (our clock) on October 16, 2018. Please
format your e-mail to include: RFP 8808 PFA Rescue Truck. in the subject line. Questions
received after this deadline may not be answered. Responses to all questions submitted before
the deadline will be addressed in an addendum and posted on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing
System webpage.
Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System hosted by Bidnet
A copy of the RFP may be obtained at http://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/city-of-fort-collins.
Public Viewing Copy: The City is a governmental entity subject to the Colorado Open Records
Act, C.R.S. §§ 24-72-200.1 et seq. (“CORA”). Any proposals submitted hereunder are subject
to public disclosure by the City pursuant to CORA and City ordinances. Firms may submit one
(1) additional complete proposal clearly marked “FOR PUBLIC VIEWING.” Such statement
does not necessarily exempt such documentation from public disclosure if required by CORA,
by order of a court of appropriate jurisdiction, or other applicable law. Generally, under CORA
trade secrets, confidential commercial and financial data information is not required to be
disclosed by the City. Proposals may not be marked “Confidential” or ‘Proprietary’ in their
entirety. All provisions of any contract resulting from this request for proposal will be
public information.
Financial Services
Purchasing Division
215 N. Mason St. 2nd Floor
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6775
970.221.6707
fcgov.com/purchasing
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New Vendors: The City requires new Vendors receiving awards from the City to fill out and
submit an IRS form W-9 and to register for Direct Deposit (Electronic) payment. If needed, the
W-9 form and the Vendor Direct Deposit Authorization Form can be found on the City’s
Purchasing website at www.fcgov.com/purchasing under Vendor Reference Documents. Please
do not submit with your proposal.
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.
Utilization of Award by Other Agencies: The City of Fort Collins reserves the right to allow
other state and local governmental agencies, political subdivisions, and/or school districts to
utilize the resulting award under all terms and conditions specified and upon agreement by all
parties. Usage by any other entity shall not have a negative impact on the City of Fort Collins in
the current term or in any future terms.
The selected Vendor shall be expected to sign the City’s standard Agreement prior to
commencing Services (see sample attached to this Proposal).
Sincerely,
Gerry Paul
Purchasing Director
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I. BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE / OVERVIEW
A. Objective
The City of Fort Collins is requesting proposals from qualified Vendors to provide a new
rescue truck for the Poudre Fire Authority (PFA). The specifications included in this RFP
are for a new rescue truck to be built for the Poudre Fire Authority (PFA).
The rescue truck detailed below shall conform to all applicable N.F.P.A. and D.O.T.
standards and requirements. The apparatus body will be a walk-in design built on a
custom chassis with tandem rear axles.
B. Background
The specifications were developed to insure maximum efficiency while operating at
unusual and complex incidents. The primary focus is to create a “first hour” apparatus
where all tools and equipment needed in the first operational period are easily
accessible and placed on the apparatus in a thoughtful, well laid out manner.
II. SCOPE OF PROPOSAL
A. Scope of Work
GENERAL
Maximum Overall Height
The maximum overall height of the vehicle shall not exceed eleven (11) feet eight (8)
inches.
Maximum Overall Length
The maximum overall length of the vehicle shall not exceed forty three (43) feet.
Gross vehicle weight rating
The gross vehicle weight (GVW) rating shall be determined by engineers employed by
the apparatus builder in accordance with accepted industry standards.
Miscellaneous equipment weight allowance
The builder shall allow for a minimum of 10,000 pounds of miscellaneous equipment to
be stored in the cab and compartments. Reference the attached list for specific
equipment to be carried on the truck. This weight shall be considered in the final
calculations for the GVW of the finish product.
CHASSIS AND DRIVETRAIN
Chassis frame
The chassis frame shall be designed to industry standards. The manufacturer shall
provide a lifetime frame warranty to the original purchaser of the chassis.
The chassis frame and all cross members shall be hot dip galvanized prior to assembly.
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Angle of approach and departure
The angle of approach for the apparatus shall be 10 degrees. The rear angle of
departure shall be a minimum of 10 degrees.
Chassis Wheelbase
The chassis wheelbase shall be no more than 275 inches in length.
Bumper extension
The front bumper face shall extend a minimum of 22 inches ahead of the front face of
the cab skin so as to provide sufficient room for the installation of a winch (detailed
below).
Front bumper
An “Extreme Duty Style” bumper shall be provided for the full width of the cab. It shall be
constructed of heavy-duty 3/8” steel, 12" high, wrap around design with 45 degree
corners on the left and right sides of the apparatus. The top edge of the front bumper
shall be coated with Rhino Lining, or similar material, black in color. Two (2) heavy duty
rubber truck type dock bumpers shall be installed on the front face of the bumper at the
end of the frame rails.
Front winch
A 12,000 pound Ramsey RE-12000RX (extended drum) electric winch shall nest below
the top aluminum tread plate surface on the front bumper. A 28” x 10” hinged access
door for maintenance and access to the winch direction control level and remote control
plug shall be provided.
The winch shall be mounted on a surface that will not flex when in use. The winch shall
be braced by a three (3) point mount as recommended by the winch manufacturer.
Provisions shall be made to secure the winch hook when not in use.
The winch shall be mounted between the frame rails and front bumper.
The winch will be equipped with an automatic disk brake, a heavy duty thermally
protected series wound industrial electric motor and a hardened 3 stage planetary gear
train.
Speed and amperage draw of winch shall be variable depending on the winch load.
The winch shall have worm style gearing.
The winch shall have an industrial remote control cable 32 feet long.
A four way roller fairlead of sufficient strength to accommodate the winch capacity shall
be supplied.
The winch shall be equipped with a free spooling feature for quick unwinding of the cable
to an emergency scene.
The winch will meet all SAE J 706 requirements as outlined in the 2003 revision of NFPA
1901.
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Winch control/chain box
The front bumper extension shall have a stainless steel winch control/chain box installed
below the gravel shield on the officer side.
Rear winch
A 25,000 pound capacity winch shall be provided and securely mounted at the rear of
the apparatus between the frame rails. The winch shall be manufactured by the DP
Corporation, model DP-25. The winch shall be hydraulically driven from a PTO mounted
on the truck transmission. The winch shall include a fairlead roller assembly.
A hydraulic reservoir tank shall be included and located within the chassis frame rails. If
the reservoir wraps around the chassis driveline, driveline safety loops shall be provided
as part of the reservoir to protect the reservoir.
The winch shall have two (2) control methods. The first method shall allow the user to
control the winch from a remote location using 30 foot remote operated coil cord with a
weatherproof plug-in. The second method shall be controls located inside the body
compartment.
Hitch receiver front
A hitch receiver shall be provided and installed at the front of the vehicle, in the center
position, under the front bumper. The hitch shall be able to receive a 2 inch trailer ball
insert and a portable winch with a maximum rating of 9,000 pounds.
Hitch receivers side
Two (2) hitch receivers shall be provided and installed one on each side of the body, in
front of the rear wheels, extending through the body fender panel. The hitch receivers
shall be constructed of heavy steel tubing and reinforced to the apparatus framework.
They shall be capable of retaining a 9,000 pound portable winch.
Stainless steel doors shall be provided on the body covering the ends of the receivers.
Tow eyes front
Two (2) chromed tow eyes shall be provided and attached directly to the front frame
extension. The tow eyes are to terminate through the gravel shield above the bumper.
Tow eyes rear
Two (2) tow eyes shall be furnished at the rear of the body. They shall be welded to the
chassis frame and located one (1) on each side of the winch inside of the rear winch
compartment. The tow eyes are to be constructed of 3/4" plate steel with a 3" I.D. hole,
large enough for passing through a tow chain end hook.
Gravel shield
A gravel shield shall be installed filling the area above the extension rails between the
front bumper and the cab face. This extension shall be constructed of .125" thick bright
aluminum tread plate.
Compartmentation shall be provided in the space between the cab and front bumper as
described below.
Front axle
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The front axle shall have a minimum of twenty thousand (20,000) pound capacity rating.
The bidder may offer any of the following types of front axle suspensions; parabolic leaf
spring, independent suspension, or tapered leaf springs. The bidder shall note in the
proposal which is used. The suspension shall be designed for the expected load with full
equipment and crew.
Double acting hydraulic shock absorbers are to be installed.
The entire front suspension shall be designed for heavy duty custom fire apparatus.
Front axle brakes
The front brakes shall be 17 inch air operated, air cooled disc brakes. The brakes shall
be designed for the fully loaded and crewed weight of the engine.
Cramp angle
The chassis shall have a minimum turning cramp angle of 45 degrees. Both left and right
turns have a full 45 degree cramp angle with as delivered tires and wheels mounted on
the axle and installed in the chassis.
Steering/ turning performance
This vehicle will be expected to operate in difficult urban and rural settings. It is
imperative that it be able to maneuver around tight turns and on mountain roads without
difficulty. This vehicle must have the smallest turning radius possible without excessive
overhang of the body beyond the rear axle.
Each bid shall provide a turning radius analysis for the vehicle. If additional options are
proposed within the bid a turning radius analysis shall be provided for each option.
Rear axles
The rear axle shall be a Meritor model RT-40-160 tandem drive axle. The axle shall
include precision forged, single reduction differential gearing. The rear axles shall be
designed for the expected loads with full equipment and crew. The minimum rated
capacity for the rear axles shall be 40,000 pounds.
The rear axles shall be equipped with oil bath type wheel end seals. The rear axle
differential shall be lubricated with synthetic oil.
Rear axle differential control
The tandem axle shall include an inter-axle differential lock, which will allow both axles to
be engaged as drive axles. The inter-axle differential lock shall be controlled by a locking
rocker switch on the cab switch panel within easy reach of the driver. A light on the
switch shall illuminate when the axle differential lock is engaged.
Vehicle top speed
In accordance with N.F.P.A standards the diesel motor shall be electronically governed
so that the maximum speed of the vehicle will be 68 MPH.
Rear axle suspension
The rear axle suspension shall be a Neway ADZ248, 40,000 pound air ride suspension.
The suspension is to be designed to support a fully loaded and crewed fire apparatus.
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Rear axle brakes
The rear brakes shall be 17 inch air operated disc brakes. The brakes shall be designed
for the fully loaded and crewed weight of the engine.
Air system
An air brake system meeting the requirements of the FMVSS - 121 shall be provided.
The system shall consist of three (3) reservoirs with a 4,362 cu. in. volume.
Air dryer
The air system shall include a Wabco system saver air dryer with a spin-on desiccant
cartridge and an integral turbo cut-off valve. A 12-volt watt heated moisture ejector shall
be an integral part of the air dryer.
Air inlet/ outlet
An inlet/outlet connection for the vehicle air system shall be provided and mounted in the
driver's cab step area. This connection shall be clearly labeled as to its function. A pipe
thread frame coupling will be provided with 1/4" npt threads. The fire department will
install the appropriate hose quick connect fittings.
Additional air tank
An additional air tank with 1655 cubic inch displacement shall be provided to increase
the capacity of the air system. This tank shall be dedicated to air horn and tool outlet use
only.
Wabco ABS braking system
A four channel, dual rear axle WABCO ABS braking system with ESC shall be supplied.
This electronic system shall monitor and control wheel speed during braking. This ABS
system shall be divided in two circuits or diagonals to control specific areas of the
vehicle. Diagonal 1 shall control the right front and the left rear wheels. Diagonal 2
shall control the left front and the right rear wheels.
If a fault occurs in one diagonal, the other diagonal shall continue to provide the ABS
function.
An ABS system blink code light shall be installed on the ABS power panel.
ATC
The chassis shall be equipped with a 4-wheel system ATC anti-slip feature.
The ATC shall prevent the drive wheels from spinning when starting from a standing
position, or when accelerating.
ATC (spin-indicator) light shall be installed on the driver's dash. This light shall
illuminate when the drive wheels spin during acceleration.
Automatic tire chain system
An On Spot automatic tire chain system shall be installed at the rear axle to provide
improved traction for the rear wheels. A switch to engage/ dis-engage the system shall
be provided in the cab on the drivers control switch panel.
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Front tires
The front tires shall be Michelin XFE highway tread, tubeless radial tires.
Rear tires
The rear tires shall be Michelin XDN2 all-weather tread, tubeless radial tires.
Tire pressure indicators
There shall be a Cats Eye brand tire pressure indicator connected to each tire’s valve
stem that shall indicate if there is insufficient pressure in the specific tire.
Front and rear aluminum wheels
Alcoa 10 hole hub piloted brushed aluminum wheels shall be provided. The wheels shall
match the axle ratings for the expected loads.
Engine coolant radiator
The engine coolant radiator shall have sufficient capacity to perform under the engine
manufacturer's installation requirements. The chassis manufacturer shall demonstrate
the ability to meet this requirement with the submittal to PFA of an approved EPQ for the
apparatus.
The radiator shall contain an integral coolant de-aeration tank. This tank shall be
designed to remove entrapped air or gas from the coolant side of the radiator.
The bottom tank of the radiator shall have a drain valve for coolant removal.
The 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.
The coolant system shall contain an ethylene glycol/ water mixture to keep the coolant
from freezing to a temperature of -34 degrees F.
The high efficiency engine fan shall be encompassed with a radiator shroud to provide
the proper air flow from the fan blade to 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
Pencool corrosion inhibitor shall be installed in the chassis cooling system.
Rubber Coolant Hoses
The entire chassis cooling system shall have Thermoid brand rubber hoses. This shall
include all hoses associated with the engine coolant/ heating system.
All coolant hoses shall be secured with constant pressure spring clamps. T-bolt or screw
type clamps are acceptable for locations where the T-bolt clamps cannot be used. Crimp
style clamps are not accepted.
Charge air cooler
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The engine charge-air cooler shall have sufficient capacity to perform under the engine
manufacturers installation requirements. The chassis manufacturer shall demonstrate
the ability to meet this requirement with the submittal to PFA of an approved IQA for the
apparatus.
The charge-air cooler shall be mounted directly in front of the engine coolant radiator.
The 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
A new Cummins X15 diesel engine shall be provided and installed on the chassis. The
motor shall meet the following specifications;
• 600HP Cummins X15 / 1850 Ft. lbs. torque
• Fan Clutch for X15
• A Jacobs Auxiliary Engine Compression Brake
• Engine High Idle Speed 1250 RPM
• Engine High Idle Control shall have both manual and automatic controls. The
manual control switch shall be in the multi-plex display screen.
• Engine air intake filtration and restriction indicator for X15
• Engine Exhaust System with DPF/SCR Inline X15
• One diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank shall be provided and attached to the
chassis. The tank shall be easily refillable.
• Engine exhaust temperature mitigation
• Engine exhaust wrap
• DPF control regeneration switch and inhibit switch shall be provided and located
for easy accessibility.
• Engine cooling system for X15
The builder shall provide an IQA for the chassis configuration specified.
A five (5) gallon DEF tank shall be provided and installed on the driver side of the truck.
It shall be installed so that the fluid level may be checked and refilled without having to
tilt the cab.
All engine fluids shall be checked from one easily accessible location.
All service filters shall be located in an easily accessible location clear of obstructions.
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-drain back, thermostatically controlled with full flow cooling
FUEL FILTERS: Two fuel filters providing a minimum of 30 micron primary and 12
micron secondary absolute filtration with check valve
STARTER: A Delco, 12-volt, 39 MT type 400 starter motor
AIR COMPRESSOR: A 16 cfm compressor will be provided.
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Engine Warranty
A minimum 5 year/ 100,000 mile warranty shall be provided.
Engine Brake
A muffled Jacobs engine brake shall be supplied.
The driver's dash shall include an ON/OFF switch and a separate 3 position brake
control switch, within the reach of the driver. These switches shall not be in the multi-
plex display panel.
The brake lights shall illuminate when the Jacobs Brake is in operation.
Alternator
One (1) Delco-Remy brushless 270 Amp alternator shall be installed on the engine.
Exhaust system
The exhaust system shall be mounted with the exhaust ending at the officer’s side of the
vehicle in front of the dual rear wheels.
The final end finish of the exhaust system and the appropriate connection with the
existing station exhaust system shall be provided by PFA at the pre-construction
meeting.
Transmission
A new Allison Gen IV-E 4000 EVS automatic transmission with electronic controls shall
be installed with the Cummins motor on the chassis.
The transmission shall have an opening for one (1) PTO to provide for the operation of
the generator and rear winch.
Transmission cooler
An automatic transmission cooler shall be provided. The cooler shall be of sufficient size
to maintain the operating temperature within the recommended limits of the transmission
manufacturer.
Standard transmission warranty
The chassis shall have a five (5) year unlimited mileage/Parts & Labor warranty for the
Allison HD transmission.
Transmission Power Take-Offs
One (1) power take off (PTO) unit shall be installed on the transmission to provide power
for the rear hydraulic winch and the hydraulic generator.
A toggle switch with protective flip style cover located on the cab console labeled
“HYDRAULIC WINCH/GENERATOR ON/OFF” shall be provided. Located near this
switch shall be a green indicator light labeled “Winch/Generator Engaged”. This light
shall be activated by a pressure switch located at the PTO.
The hydraulic winch/generator PTO shall have the capability to be operated at all
apparatus speeds with no transmission neutral or parking brake interlocks.
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Drivelines
Universal joints and drive shafts shall be balanced to prevent driveline vibration.
Fuel tank
The fuel tank shall have a minimum draw capacity of 65 gallons (US) and be D.O.T.
certified. Tank shall not drag or interfere with the angle of departure. It shall be mounted
with straps bolted to the bottom frame flange to allow for easy removal. The tank
construction shall be of either 12-gauge steel or poly material. There shall be single fuel
pickup and return tubes. The baffled tank shall be vented to prevent low vacuum and
facilitate rapid filling. A drain plug shall be provided in the bottom of the tank. The tank
shall have two (2) 2 inch NPT fill ports one (1) on each side of the chassis behind the
rear axle.
Fuel lines
All fuel lines shall be wire braided PARKER SS-25 with re-usable fittings.
CUSTOM CAB
CUSTOM FIRETRUCK CAB
The cab shall be a new custom built fully enclosed aluminum four (4) door cab
specifically designed for the fire service. Provisions shall be made for a crew
complement of five (5) firefighters with full equipment.
The cab shall have a minimum of 20 inch raised roof. The design of the cab shall be a
cab-over-engine style, one piece tilting cab. It shall have an "Open Space" design, free
of interior walls or obstructions. All interior finishes shall be ruggedized for maximum
wear. The seating and compartment design for the cab shall as specified below and
shall be confirmed with PFA representatives at the pre-construction conference.
The structural components of the cab shall consist of aluminum extrusions or tubing and
aluminum plates welded to form a framework to which the outer skin shall be attached.
The aluminum plates shall have a minimum thickness of 1/8th inch. The preferred
thickness of the aluminum plates is 3/16th inch. The cab “A” posts shall be of a one piece
design.
The exterior metal skin, including the front face, side walls and roof, shall be constructed
of a minimum of 1/8th inch thick aluminum. The preferred skin thickness is 3/16th inch.
The builder must specify the thickness of structural frame components and metal skin of
the cab and body.
The cab roof shall be designed, constructed, and reinforced to sustain a load of 300
pounds per square foot. The cab roof supports shall be an integral part of the cab
structural frame.
Cab Dimensions
The cab shall be a minimum of 100 inches wide, side to side, matching the body width.
The overall height from the front of the cab shall be approximately 103 inches. The
overall height from the rear crew cab roof to the ground shall be approximately 130
inches.
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The overall height shall be calculated based on a truck configuration with the lowest
suspension weight ratings, the smallest diameter tires for the suspension rating, no
loose equipment weight and no personnel weight.
The floor to ceiling height inside the forward cab section shall be no less than 60.25
inches. In the raised roof section of the cab the minimum floor to headliner dimension
shall be 80 inches.
The driver, officer, and all 3 passenger seating positions shall have a minimum of 30
inches clear width at hip level.
Cab insulation
The exterior walls, the roof, the engine tunnel and the under body of the cab shall be
insulated with a minimum of one inch of insulating material. The insulating material shall
be sufficient to act as a barrier against noise and to provide for thermal protection. The
type of material and its thickness shall be specified in the bid proposal.
Cab steps
The forward cab steps and crew cab steps shall be a full size two step design to provide
the largest possible stepping surfaces for safe ingress and egress. The bottom steps
shall be designed with a grip pattern punched into bright aluminum tread plate material
to provide support, slip resistance, and drainage. The bottom steps shall be of a bolt-in
design to minimize repair costs should they need to be replaced. The minimum step
depth shall be 8 inches and shall extend out further than the next step to allow a smooth
transition. The inside cab steps shall not exceed 18 inches in height and be limited to
two (2) steps. A slip resistant handrail shall be provided adjacent to each cab door
opening to assist during cab ingress and egress. These shall be 90 degree handles
Air bag restraint system
Roll-over protection air bags shall be installed in the cab to protect the vehicle occupants
in a roll-over type accident.
Cab doors
The cab doors shall be fabricated so that the window regulator, lock assembly, and
related items are mounted to the inner door and not the inner door panel and can be
easily serviced and/or replaced. Each door shall have easily removable inner door
panels without having to disconnect the door and window mechanisms.
A handrail shall be provided on the inside of each cab door for ease of entry.
Chrome plated door handles shall be provided on the exterior of the cab doors.
All interior cab door handles shall be flush paddle handles.
All cab entry doors shall contain a conventional roll down window.
The cab steps at each door location shall be located inside the cab doors to protect the
steps from weather.
All cab door jambs shall be furnished with a scuff plate mounted on the striker side of the
jamb.
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Cab door interior panels
A full height polished stainless steel panel shall be provided on the interior of the front
cab doors.
Polished stainless steel scuff plates shall line the three (3) vertical surfaces of the step
wells.
Map box
A combination “San Diego” style adjustable map box shall be provided.
Lock box
A lock box for crew valuables will be provided and recess mounted into the top of the
engine enclosure. Final placement of the lock box in relation to the map box will be
determined during mid construction meeting.
Cab door restraining straps
Restraining straps shall be installed on each cab door to prevent damage to the door in
high winds. A mechanism shall be provided to hold the door in the fully open position.
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 steel wheel well trim
To reduce road splash on the cab sides, polished stainless steel fenders shall be
installed around the wheel openings. An extruded rubber gasket is to be installed
between the fenders and the cab skin to reduce the possibility of electrolysis between
the dissimilar metals.
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 an electric-over-hydraulic 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 accomplished by means of a 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 tilt system control shall be located in an easily accessible area. A manual
override system to allow for the raising and lowering of the cab if the power unit has
malfunctioned shall be installed and located in an easily accessible area.
A waring indicator system shall be installed to warn the driver if the cab is not locked
down. The warning system shall include indicators in the driver side multi-plex display
and in the driver instrument panel.
Cab interior trim and finish
The interior of the cab shall be finished in brushed aluminum in all door areas and
panels subject to damage. Interior finish shall have the least amount of plastic panels as
possible. All interior cab trim shall be gray in color.
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Cab Center Console
A console shall be installed on the full width of the top of the engine cowling between the
driver and officer seating positions. The design of this console shall not interfere with the
driver or officer arm room. Housed in this console will be a recessed Knox Box key
holder, two (2) automotive 12 volt power outlets, two (2) USB outlets and other items to
be identified at the pre-construction meeting.
Outside cab storage compartments
Provide two (2) outside access storage compartments one each side of the cab..
Compartment doors shall be hinged style, with hinge forward and D handle door latches.
Compartment shall be located in the dead space behind the jump seat door.
The area inside of the seat pedestal of the forward facing jump seat (right side) and the
pedestal for the interior cab compartment (left side) shall be accessible and part of the
storage space of through these compartments.
Inside cab storage compartments
Beneath the officer and driver seats there shall be a storage compartment with a latching
door mounted on a piano hinge. Access through this door shall be from the side of the
seat box.
There shall be one cabinet located in the driver side rear corner inside of the cab. This
cabinet shall be a full height cabinet situated on the top of the rear seat riser extending
to the cab ceiling. The outside dimensions of the cabinet are to be 50.5 inches high, 20.5
inches wide and 17 1/8 inches deep. Three (3) adjustable shelves are to be provided
inside of the cabinet. There shall be one roll-up door on the forward face of the cabinet.
Heater/ defroster/ air conditioner
The in cab heating, air conditioning and defrosting systems shall have the following
minimum ratings:
• 82,000 BTU heating
• 96,000 BTU air conditioner
• 30,000BTU defroster with a minimum 780 cfm air flow shall be controlled
These systems shall be controlled through the multi-plex display/ control unit at the
driver and officer positions.
Auxiliary cab heaters
Two (2) 36,000 minimum BTU auxiliary heaters with 276 SCFM (each unit) of air flow
shall be provided inside the crew cab, one in each outboard rear facing seat riser.
Outlets for the heaters shall be located below each rear-facing seat riser and below the
fronts of the driver and passenger seats for efficient air flow.
Front window auxiliary fans
Two (2) variable speed fans shall be provided and installed inside of the cab above the
front windshield, one on each side.
Windshield wipers
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Two speed electric wipers with intermittent controls, shall be installed. A windshield
washer reservoir shall be furnished. The washer reservoir shall be able to be filled
without raising the cab.
Mirrors
Two (2) Ramco heated remote control mirrors, model #CRM-1350PCHR, with upper
heated remote mirrors and lower convex mirrors shall be mounted on hard mount posts
on both the left and right front doors. The mirrors shall be attached by a lower post only.
The mirrors shall be mounted low enough on the door to provide maximum visibility from
the driver’s position. Rear view mirror installation shall be confirmed with PFA at the pre-
construction conference.
Driver instruments and controls
The cab dash panel will have black textured anti-glare surface. This panel will have a
wraparound feature for easy viewing of the instrumentation. Access panels shall be
easily removable for access to the gauges and wiring without having to disconnect wiring
or harnesses. The instrument panel will include the following gauges, indicators and
controls:
• 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
• 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
• High beam indicator light
• Parking brake set light
• Turn signal indicator lights
• "Cab Door Open" indicator light
• “Compartment Door Open” indicator light
• “Cab Lock Down” indicator light
• Dash rheostat for instrumentation lighting control
A switch panel to control the below listed systems shall be provided at the driver
position:
• Headlight control switch
• Jake Brake control switches
• Wiper and washer control switches
• Parking brake control valve
• Automatic tire chain on/ off switch
• Mechanical siren brake (red in color)
• Radio push-to-talk button
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Transmission overheat warning
A Transmission temperature light & buzzer shall be provided on the dash panel.
Exterior grab handles
The cab shall have a bright anodized extruded aluminum grab handles at each door
position. They shall be a minimum 30", 90 degree style with extruded rubber inserts.
Consult with PFA for exact location of grab handles at pre-construction.
Interior grab handles
Provide full width grab handles on the inside face of all doors. Consult with PFA for exact
location of grab handles at pre-construction.
An additional grab handle shall be provided on the lower portion of the right side “A” post
of the cab.
Cab corrosion protection
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 and rear tires. The mud flaps shall be a
minimum of 22" wide to protect the underside of the cab and body. The mud flaps are to
be the spray free design. The mud flaps shall be 6" above ground 1-1/2" outside wheel
well.
Driver seat
The driver seat shall be a Bostrom Sierra non-SCBA 8-Way Electric ABTS ITS RollTek.
The seat shall have full back/forward and up and down movement to accommodate a
wide range of tall to short drivers and officers. The seat shall have tapered and padded
seat cushion with electrically operated mechanical suspension.
Officer seat
The officer seat shall be a Bostrom 450 EX6 ABTS SCBA type seat with RollTek.
The seat shall have full back/forward and up and down movement to accommodate a
wide range of tall to short drivers and officers. The seat shall have tapered and padded
seat cushion with electrically operated mechanical suspension.
The following items shall be installed, per NFPA standards, within easy reach of this
seat:
• PFA Approved thermal imager mount
• Streamlight Fire Vulcan LED Vehicle Mounted Flashlight
• Streamlight Survivor LED Vehicle Mounted Flashlight
• Water Bottle/Cup Holder
• USB Type charger plug
• Two (2) utility hooks to secure turnout gear and other related items.
Crew area rear facing seats
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Two (2) rear facing jump seats shall be provided and mounted one behind the driver
seat and one behind the officer seat. They shall be Bostrom SecureAll SCBA seats hard
mounted to the cab.
The following items shall be installed, per NFPA standards, within easy reach of this
seat:
• PFA Approved thermal imager mount
• Streamlight Fire Vulcan LED Vehicle Mounted Flashlight
• Streamlight Survivor LED Vehicle Mounted Flashlight
• Water Bottle/Cup Holder
• USB Type charger plug
• Two (2) utility hooks to secure turn out gear and other related items.
Crew area forward facing seat
One forward facing jump seat shall be provided and mounted against the rear wall of the
cab on the officer side. It shall be a Bostrom SecureAll SCBA seat hard mounted to the
cab.
The following items shall be installed, per NFPA standards, within easy reach of this
seat:
• PFA Approved thermal imager mount
• Streamlight Fire Vulcan LED Vehicle Mounted Flashlight
• Streamlight Survivor LED Vehicle Mounted Flashlight
• Water Bottle/Cup Holder
• USB Type charger plug
• Two (2) utility hooks to secure turnout gear and other related items.
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.
S.C.B.A. Seat brackets
There shall be four (4) Bostrom Secure-all Tanker 79-0320 SCBA brackets for Scott air
packs with EBSS system and pack alert systems shall be mounted in the cab area.
One (1) bracket shall be securely installed in the following locations: One (1) in the front
right officer seat, one (1) in each of the rear facing jump seats and one (1) in the forward
facing jump seat. A fifth SCBA bracket shall be provided and mounted in the L-1
compartment of the body. The specific position of the fifth bracket will be determined at
the pre-construction meeting.
Dark tinted windows
A dark tint shall be applied to the jump seat windows and jump seat door windows to
aide in cab cooling and to help protect passengers from radiant solar energy. Tint to
provide 100% UV protection and allow 44% light passage.
Coat hooks
Pak-track material shall be installed on the wall above the forward facing jump seat
between the cab side and the body walkway entrance from the cab. Two (2) coat hooks
will be located on this material.
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Digital clocks
Two (2) digital clocks shall be installed in the apparatus. One (1) shall be mounted in the
forward cab area. One (1) shall be mounted in the interior area of the body.
The exact location of the digital clocks shall be confirmed at the pre-construction
meeting.
ELECTRICAL
General
The vehicle, chassis and body, shall have a multi-plex electrical system. There shall be
two display/ control units for the multi-plex system. One unit shall be at the driver
position and one unit shall be at the officer position. Both display/ control units shall be
within easy reach of the driver or officer.
Wiring
All electrical wiring shall be 14-gauge heavy stranded copper with type GXL or SXL
crosslink high temperature (400 degree minimum) insulation, being circuit function
printed every three inches along its entire length. Wiring shall be suitably protected in
split automotive loom, securely attached and protected against chafing.
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 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 conductor electrical connections shall be made with Duetz electrical
connectors. The Duetz connectors shall become mechanically locked when mated.
All single wire terminations requiring special connectors with a ring or spade terminal
shall be crimped, and wrapped with heat shrink tubing.
Electrical compartment
All 12-volt relays, solenoids, and breakers are to be located in a weather tight
compartment. The compartment is to be easily accessible and located in the apparatus
body. The location of this compartment will be determined at the pre-construction
meeting.
110 volt electrical outlet
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Provide a 110 volt outlet in the officer’s side front compartment (R1). Outlet shall be
wired, to be electrified when hooked to the landline. The specific location is to be
provided by PFA at preconstruction conference.
Cab ground lighting
One LED type ground light shall be mounted beneath each door. These lights shall be
designed to 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. Lights shall
meet the current NFPA 1901specifications.
Horns
Two (2) Grover Stuttertone 21 inch air horns shall be recess mounted in the front
bumper, (1) each side. The air horns shall be mounted with the Grover supplied
mounting brackets.
One (1) standard electric vehicle horn shall be installed at the front of the vehicle. It shall
be mounted in a concealed location which will no adversely affect the volume of the
horn.
Horn activation shall be accomplished by depressing the center button of the horn ring.
A button shall be located in the multi-plex display which will enable the driver to change
between air and electric horn. The system shall default to the air horn setting.
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. There shall be a
disable switch in the multi-plex display.
Electronic siren
A Federal electric siren, Model PA 300 with 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 Officers
side shall not be accepted. Siren shall be equipped with a PA function.
Siren speakers
The chassis shall have two (2) Cast Products Incorporated, "Fore-Warn" #SH2015-1 100
watt speakers mounted recessed in the front bumper.
Mechanical SIREN
One (1) Federal Q2B brand mechanical siren shall be installed and recessed in the front
bumper on the right side. The siren shall be operated from a foot switch on the floor of
the driver’s position only. There shall be a siren brake switch, red in color, mounted on
the dash within easy reach of the driver.
Cab/ compartment door open warning
A red door open light to indicate when a compartment and/ or cab door is open shall be
installed in the cab under the forward overhead panel. The open door lights shall be
wired with an audible signal. There shall also be an indication on the multi-plex display to
show which door is open. The compartment open light circuit shall be wired so that the
light circuit is deactivated when the parking brakes of the apparatus are applied.
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ICC Lights
Five (5) cab face mounted LED clearance lights shall be supplied, mounted above the
windshield, in conformance with FMVSS 108.
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 supplied, mounted in a chrome plated bezel. The headlights
will be mounted in the lower position on the front of the cab and shall have a wide-beam
angle for maximum side view illumination.
Daytime running lights
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.
Mid body LED turn signals
Two (2) mid body LED turn signals shall be provided and installed at the middle of the
apparatus body near the rear wheel axle.
Officer map light
A Hella -Marine model #2AB 004532-161 with a red lens shall be mounted on the
Officer's side of the cab. Consult with PFA for final location of the map light at the pre-
construction conference.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE WARNING LIGHTS
All warning lights, upper, lower, front and rear of the apparatus shall conform to the
current NFPA 1901 standard requirements. The upper level lights are to be Code 3
brand. The lower level lights are to be the Wheelen brand. Verify final lighting layout with
PFA at pre-construction conference.
Roof mounted light bar- An 80” Code 3 RMX80NPFA4 roof mounted light bar with an
E795H Opticom and two takedowns shall be installed as far forward as possible on the
cab roof. The right half of the light bar, looking forward away from the apparatus, shall be
blue in color. The left half of the light bar shall be red in color. The light bar shall be
constructed to match Code 3 serial number LL00455098.
Lower level forward warning lights- There shall be at least two (2) forward facing LED
lights on the front fascia of the apparatus, one on each side. The light on the right side of
the cab shall be blue in color. The light on the left side of the cab shall be red in color.
Alternating headlights- The headlights shall be equipped system to allow the high beams
to alternate from left to right for emergency response. Operator selection of the high
beams shall override the flashing function until the low beams are re-selected.
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Lower forward intersection lights- Two (2) LED intersector lights shall be installed on the
side trailing portion of the front bumper, one on each side.
Lower side warning lights- Two (2) 600 S-LED lights shall be installed on each side of
the apparatus. One light shall be mounted on the lower rear corner of the cab one on
each side of the apparatus. One light shall be mounted over the rear wheel well on each
side of the apparatus. These lights shall be red in color.
Upper side warning lights- Two (2) 600 S-LED lights shall be installed on each side of
the apparatus, four (4) total. One light shall be mounted near the upper front corner of
the body and one near the upper rear corner. These lights shall be red in color.
Upper rear warning lights- Four (4) 600 S-LED shall be installed on the rear face of the
apparatus, two on each side. One of the lights shall be mounted high and one low on
each side of the rear face of the apparatus. The upper lights shall be amber in color. The
lower lights shall be red in color.
Parking break application- A switching mechanism shall turn off the following lights when
parking brake is set:
• Opticom
• Headlights (clearance lights excepted)
Multi-plex display screen layout
There shall be two (2) multi-plex display/ control panels installed in the cab. One shall be
installed at the driver position and one shall be installed at the captain position. The
display/ control panels shall have multiple screen capability to control various vehicle
systems. The basic plan for the display/ control panels will be as listed below. The final
layout of display screen controls will be determined at the pre-construction meeting.
The display consoles, driver and officer, shall have buttons to switch between the
various screens and to select the options each screen provides for. There shall also be a
separate button, red in color, to engage the emergency response lights.
Driver display:
Screen 1(default screen) shall provide controls for:
• High idle
• ATC override
• Horn mode air/ electric
• PTO engage/ disengage
• Cab and body door open indication
• Cab lock down warning indication
Screen 2 shall provide controls for:
• Individual emergency lights
Screen 3 shall provide controls for:
• Heating, air conditioning and defrost systems
• Auxiliary defrost fans
• Mirror heat on/ off
Screen 4 shall provide controls for:
• Right side and rear cameras
• Backing alarm override
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• Officer screen sleep mode
• Scene lighting
• Cab and body interior lighting
Captain display:
Screen 1(default screen) shall provide:
• Seat belt information display
• Speedometer
• Cab and body door open indication
• PTO engage/ disengage control
Screen 2 shall provide controls for:
• Heating, air conditioning and defrost systems
• Auxiliary defrost fans
• Mirror heat on/ off
Screen 3 shall provide controls for:
• Right side and rear cameras
• Backing alarm override
• Officer screen sleep mode
• Scene lighting
• Cab and body interior lighting
3M Opticom
Install one (1) 3M model one model 792H Opticom emitter. The primary emitter #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. The emitter is to be mounted
in the light bar on the cab roof to maximize forward throw of light.
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. These
lights shall be mounted on the 45 degree angle of the front bumper, one on each side.
Scene lights
Two (2), 12 volt LED scene lights shall be installed and flush mounted one on each side
of the cab aft of the low roof section of the cab. The controls for these lights are to be in
multi-plex display and labeled as left and right scene lights. The lights shall automatically
illuminate when the cab doors are opened on the appropriate side.
Four (4) 12 volt Whelen M9 4-inch clear Super-LED scene lights shall be installed and
flush mounted on the upper section of the body above the exterior access
compartments, two on each side. These lights are to be located near the forward and
rear upper corners of the body. The controls for these lights are to be in multi-plex
display and labeled as left and right body scene lights. An additional switch shall be
located on the rear face of the apparatus body to activate the scene lights.
Two (2) 12 volt LED brow lights shall be installed above the front windshield. One (1) is
to be centered above the driver position and one (1) is to be centered above the officer
position. The control for these lights shall be a single switch in the multi-plex display and
labeled as front scene lights.
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Two (2) LED rear scene lights shall be installed and flush mounted on the rear face of
the apparatus body, one on each side of the rear entry door. They shall be located below
the rear zone upper warning lights near the top of the body.
Cab spotlights
Two (2) Go Light brand spotlights shall be provided and installed one (1) each above the
driver and officer. Their mounting location is to be behind the light bar and as far to the
edge of the cab as possible. The operation switch shall be located one at the driver
position and one at the officer position.
Light recesses
All scene lights, warning lights, and upper body zone lights shall be recessed into the
side of the body so the lights are flush with the body sides and rear. The recess shall be
constructed of aluminum and shall be bolted into place to be easily removed for
servicing.
Rear/ side view cameras and display
Two (2) rearview cameras 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 on the right side of the vehicle to allow for full view of any right
side blind spots. Both cameras will be wired to the drivers multi-plex display with day &
night brightness modes. A one way communication microphone is to be installed at the
rear of the vehicle to allow the backup advisor to use voice commands to direct the
driver. The view from the right side camera will automatically be displayed when the right
turn signal is actuated.
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, according to the current NFPA-1901, standard.
The batteries shall be contained in an enclosure mounted to the chassis frame. The
enclosure(s) shall be constructed of steel and shall also be hot dip galvanized prior to
being attached to the chassis.
Battery cables
All battery wiring shall be "GXL" battery cable capable of handling 125% of the actual
load. It 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.
Starting circuit
One (1) two position, on/ off, battery switch shall be installed within easy reach for the
driver from a standing position on the ground or seated in the driver seat. There shall be
one (1) ignition switch to provide electrical power to the starting circuit. There shall be
one (1) engine start switch to start the diesel motor. The engine start switch shall be
wired to heavy duty solenoid rated at not less than 1100 amps
Battery conditioner
An Autocharge 1200 battery charger/ conditioner shall be installed for charging the
batteries from an exterior electrical line in the fire station. The charger shall be equipped
with an automatic sensing system so that charging will stop when the batteries are fully
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charged. The installation location of the charger/ conditioner shall be confirmed at the
pre-construction meeting.
This charger shall include a Kussmaul auto-eject plug-in receptacle with an integral
digital graph type display to indicate the condition of the batteries. The plug-in receptacle
shall be located on the driver side exterior of the cab above the front axle.
All electrical outlet strips and accessories which are to be connected to the charging
system shall be confirmed at the pre-construction meeting.
Radios/ Laptop computer/ AVL transponder
Poudre Fire Authority shall provide two (2) radios (800 Mhz and VHF), an AVL unit, and
a laptop computer system. The builder shall install or have these systems installed by a
qualified agency. The mounting locations for these systems will be specified by PFA at
the pre-construction meeting. The proper antennas for each of the systems shall also be
installed with the antenna leads extending to an area near the officers seat. This location
will be specified later by Poudre Fire Authority. Power supply for these systems shall be
provided for by the builder and routed to an area near the officer’s seat to be specified
later by the Poudre Fire Authority.
Intercom system
Poudre Fire Authority shall provide a David Clark intercom system with stations for five
(5) seating positions. The builder shall install or have the system installed by a qualified
agency. The system shall be a Model DCC-U3816 Dual Radio Interface for the officer,
U3811 for the driver and U3802 for the three rear seats. Five (5) #H3342 headphones
and U3800 control station to be provided. All cables including one (1) C3820 power cord
and three (3) C3821 radio interconnect cords and related wiring to be approved by
intercom system manufacture.
Power strips
Three (3) power strips shall be provided in the cab area. They shall be directly
connected to the Autocharge 1200 battery conditioner. The specific location for these
power strips will be determined at the pre-construction meeting.
Turn/ Stop/ Reverse lights
Two (2) Weldon LED red stop/tail lights shall be provided and mounted at the rear of the
body, one on each side on the beavertails.
Two (2) Weldon LED amber arrow directional signal lights shall be provided and
mounted at the rear of the body, one on each side on the rear beavertails and below the
stop/tail lights.
Two (2) Weldon #4642-0000-30 clear backup lights shall be provided and mounted, one
on each side at the rear of the body on the rear beavertails. The backup lights shall be
mounted below the rear stop/tail and directional lights.
If a unitized light assembly is to be used for these lights the builder shall provide PFA
with the manufacturer of the assembly and the model number.
Compartment lights
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All enclosed storage compartments shall be equipped with Vista Mfg. LED Flex-Lites, full
length light tubes in each side of the compartment mounted in clear silicon caulk and
wire clips, with automatic door jamb switches.
Sixteen (16) additional 4 inch diameter LED lights with grommets shall be provided in
each enclosed compartment. The lights shall be mounted on brackets attached to the
adjustable shelf tracks so they can be moved.
The lights in each compartment shall illuminate when the doors to the compartment are
opened.
Traffic direction light bar
A Code 3, 9-head NARROW-STIK LED traffic direction light bar shall be provided and
installed at the rear of the vehicle. The control shall be located in the cab and easily
accessible to the driver.
Underbody lights
Underbody lights shall be provided and mounted below each of the doors on both sides
of cab and the crew door at the rear of the body. The lights below the cab and crew
doors are to be controlled by the door switches. The underbody lights shall also be
controlled by a switch in the multiplex control panel.
Reverse lighting
The following lights shall be activated when the transmission is placed in reverse:
1. Normal backing lights required by D.O.T.
2. Lights to be mounted in the lower rub rail, below the doors of the compartment
located behind the rear wheels (L and R 4). One light on each side of the vehicle.
3. Rear body mounted LED scene lights
APPARATUS BODY AND COMPARTMENTATION
For ease of reference, the exterior compartments will be designated as follows. The
numbering of the left and right side compartments will begin at the back of the cab and
proceed to the rear of the vehicle. A designator of “L” or “R” will be used to reflect the
side of the vehicle of each compartment.
(i.e. The compartments on the left side will have the designation of L-1, L-2, etc.)
Apparatus body
The apparatus body, including all structural supports, shall be constructed of aluminum.
The entire body shall be of welded construction. The use of pop rivets in any portion of
the construction of the apparatus shall not be acceptable. This shall include the exterior
skin of the body, the inner pans of compartment doors, and the other structural
components of the body. Open seams or screw on moldings in this area will not be
acceptable. Louvers shall be constructed and installed so as to prevent entry of moisture
into compartment.
The exterior metal skin, including the front and rear faces, side walls and roof, shall be
constructed of a minimum of 1/8th inch thick aluminum. The preferred skin thickness is
3/16th inch.
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The builder must specify the thickness of structural frame components and metal skin of
the cab and body.
The compartment floor construction shall permit easy cleaning with a sweep-out type
design. Angles, lips, or door moldings shall not be acceptable in the base of the door
opening. All drain openings shall be protected from corrosion. All seams in the
compartments shall be sealed with continuous bead of silicone based 50 year rated
waterproof caulking/sealant.
The top of all exterior side compartment ceilings shall be braced to support the floor of
the interior cabinets and/or shelves above them.
Drip protection shall be provided over all door openings with an integral roof extrusion
along with a bright finished aluminum extrusion over each door opening.
The body height, measured from the bottom of the body to the top, will be approximately
103 inches.
Rub rails
Three (3) full length black rubber rub rails shall be mounted on the outer surface of the
body. They shall be 1.5” thick by 3” high with .50” rubber spacers placed between the
rub rails and the body. The rub rails shall be fastened to the sides of the body with ½”
stainless bolts and washers on a minimum of 12” centers. The rub rails shall not be an
integral part of the body which will allow for replacement.
The rub rails shall be tapered on each end of the body. The mounting locations will be:
one (1) at the top of the body, one (1) above the exterior access compartments and one
(1) below the exterior access compartments.
Rear bumper
A bumper made of heavy-duty 3/8” steel channel or tubular steel extending the full width
of the apparatus shall be installed on the rear face of the body. The bumper shall be
securely attached to the chassis frame rails. The top, bottom and rear surface of the
bumper shall be covered with aluminum tread plate.
Two (2) heavy duty truck type rubber dock bumpers, 7.5”x 5.5”x 3.75” deep shall be
installed on the exterior face of the bumper, one on each side of the rear body doors.
Module fabrication and design
The body shall be removable from the chassis frame for reinstallation of the unit on a
new chassis due to accident damage, chassis modernization, or refurbishment.
Body roof construction
The roof shall be designed, constructed and reinforced to adequately sustain 300 lbs.
per square foot. The roof shall be flat without any recessed items.
The area between the roof mounted compartments shall have .125" thick bright
aluminum tread plate attached to the roof surface to provide for a non-slip walking
surface.
Body width
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The body shall be no wider than 100 inches, not including the rub rails.
Body length
The length of the apparatus body will be approximately 330 inches.
Exterior compartment construction
Compartment sides and walls shall be welded to the superstructure. Seams shall be
sealed using an engineered grade polyurethane adhesive sealant.
Body wiring raceways
The body shall be designed to provide easily accessible recessed raceways to fully
protect all electrical wiring.
COMPARTMENT DOORS
Outside access compartment doors shall be of the double door lap type design, except
where noted. They shall be a minimum of 1.5 inches thick with full panel inner
compartment door liners constructed of aluminum material, tread plate is not acceptable.
The doors shall be provided with a closed cell rubber gasket around the surface that laps
onto the body. A second heavy-duty automotive rubber molding with a hollow core shall
be installed on the door framing that seals onto the interior panel to ensure a weather
resisting compartment.
Two (2) rubber bumpers (top and bottom) shall be installed on all compartment doors to
prevent doors from hitting body or each other when opened.
Reflective marker material shall be provided on the interior panel of each door.
Gas shock type door control devices shall be furnished and installed on all vertically
hinged compartment doors. Door control devices shall be bolted in position and
removable.
Roll-up door
One (1) roll-up type compartment door shall be provided that has a finish paint match to
the body finish. The doors shall be double faced aluminum construction. The slats shall
be double wall box frame extrusion. The exterior surface shall be flat and the interior
surface shall be concave to help loose equipment fall to the ground and prevent it from
jamming the doors. Between each slat shall be a PVC inner seal to prevent metal-to-
metal contact and prevent dirt or moisture from entering the compartment. A heavy duty
magnetic switch shall be used to control of “open compartment door” warning lights. A
stainless steel lift bar shall be provided for opening the doors. It shall be located at the
bottom of the door and have latches on the outer extrusion of the door frame. A ledge
shall be supplied over the lift bar for additional area to aid in closing the doors.
The roll-up door shall be installed on the rear most left side compartment opening,
compartment L-5.
Door ajar switches
Door ajar switches shall be provided for each compartment.
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Door latches
Each locking compartment door shall be furnished with a recessed polished stainless
steel “D” handle type latch system. The handles shall be installed on the right side door
of all double door compartments. A non-moisture absorbing gasket shall be installed
between the door latch and the door skin panel.
The door latches on the compartments located over the rear wheel wells shall be
installed as low as possible for ease of use.
Outside Access Compartments
In order to provide the maximum amount of storage area all outside access
compartments shall extend into the body as deep as possible.
The compartment floors are to be provided with Rhino Lining rubberized liners on floor
and up 4" above floors on rear and sides of compartment. Drain holes shall be cleaned
out so as to be free of Rhino Lining material.
All compartments shall be capable of holding 1,200 pounds.
Left side:
Compartment L-1
Located behind the cab shall be compartment L-1. The compartment dimensions shall
be 30” Wide x 80” High x 28” deep. The compartment shall have a single door hinged on
the left side.
This compartment shall house the circuit breaker panel, generator control panel and
meter, command light controls and one (1) cord reel.
This compartment shall have one (1) adjustable shelf.
The compartment shall have pack track installed throughout.
Compartment L-2
The compartment dimensions shall be 77” wide x 57” high x 28” deep. The compartment
shall have lap style vertically hinged double doors.
The compartment shall have a built-in tool box 30” wide x 28” high. Exact configuration
of tool box shall be finalized at the pre-construction meeting.
This compartment shall have one (1) adjustable shelf.
The compartment shall have pack track installed throughout.
Compartment L-3
The compartment dimensions shall be 77” wide x 57” high x 28” deep. The compartment
shall have lap style vertically hinged double doors.
The compartment shall have a vertical divider centered in the compartment. The right
side of the compartment shall have 3 adjustable shelves.
The left side shall have 1 adjustable shelf.
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The compartment shall have pack track installed throughout.
Compartment L-4
The compartment dimensions shall be 57” wide x 29.25” high x 28” deep. The
compartment shall have lap style vertically hinged double doors.
This compartment shall have 1 adjustable shelf.
The compartment shall have pack track installed throughout.
Compartment L-5
The compartment dimensions shall be 57” wide x 29.25” high x 28” deep. The
compartment shall have lap style vertically hinged double doors.
This compartment shall have 1 adjustable shelf.
The compartment shall have pack track installed throughout.
Compartment L-6
The compartment dimensions shall be 60” wide x 57” high x 28” deep. The compartment
shall have a roll-up style door and noted above.
This compartment shall have two (2) adjustable shelves.
The compartment shall have pack track installed throughout.
The compartment shall house gas powered saws and fans as well as gasoline and oils.
Each item shall be secured in a Zico Quick Mount equipment mount and will include: two
(2) large chainsaw mounts, one (1) small chainsaw mount, two (2) circular saw mounts,
one (1) round safety can mount (2 gallon) and one (1) round safety can mount (5 gallon).
Installed on the floor of this compartment shall be a full-width slide-out tray with a 1000-
pound capacity.
The compartment shall be supplied with a sufficient amount of double louvers or vents to
enable vapors to be released with the door closed while also maintaining a weather tight
compartment. These louvers may be installed on the rear wall or in the walkway step
area.
Right side:
Compartment R-1
Located behind the cab shall be compartment R-1. The compartment dimensions shall
be 30” Wide x 57” High x 28” deep. The compartment shall have a single door hinged on
the left side.
The compartment shall have pack track installed throughout.
The compartment will be configured to store four (4) gold Paratech 610 struts mounted
vertically.
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Compartment R-2
The compartment dimensions shall be 77” wide x 57” high by 28” deep. The
compartment shall have lap style vertically hinged double doors.
The compartment shall have a vertical divider centered in the compartment. The right
side of the compartment shall have 3 adjustable shelves. The left side will be configured
to store 10 Paratech struts/extensions mounted vertically. The left side shall have 1
adjustable shelf. Final configuration will be determined during the pre-construction
meeting.
The compartment shall have pack track installed throughout.
Compartment R-3 The compartment dimensions shall be 77” wide x 57” high by 28”
deep. The compartment shall have lap style vertically hinged double doors.
The compartment will be configured to store a compliment of Paratech high pressure air
bags horizontally. Final configuration will be determined during the pre-construction
meeting.
The compartment shall have pack track installed throughout.
Compartment R-4
The compartment dimensions shall be 57” wide x 29.25” high by 28” deep. The
compartment shall have lap style vertically hinged double doors.
The compartment will be configured to horizontally store one (1) 2.5 gallon water fire
extinguisher and (1) 20 lb. dry chemical extinguisher. Final configuration will be
determined during the pre-construction meeting.
The compartment shall have pack track installed throughout.
Compartment R-5
The compartment dimensions shall be 57” wide x 29.25” high by 28” deep. The
compartment shall have lap style vertically hinged double doors.
This compartment shall have 1 adjustable shelf.
The compartment shall have pack track installed throughout.
Compartment R-6
The compartment dimensions shall be 60” wide x 57” high by 28” deep. The
compartment shall have lap style vertically hinged double doors.
The compartment shall have two (2) adjustable shelves.
The compartment shall have pack track installed throughout.
One (1) electric cord reel shall be installed in this compartment.
The compartment shall house the e-draulic extrication tools.
A mount shall be provided for each tool. A final tool compliment will be provided at the
mid construction meeting. The tools will be provided by PFA.
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Recessed wheel well compartments
Four (4) recessed compartments shall be provided in the wheel well area of the body,
located both in front and behind of the rear axles in the fender panel on both sides of the
body.
The compartments shall have stainless steel doors with stainless steel hinges and
chrome plated lift and turn latch. Each compartment will provide storage for one (1) 60
minute Scott SCBA cylinder.
Under body crib compartments
Two (2) under body crib compartments shall be provided and installed under the
apparatus body one (1) on each side.
The compartments shall be constructed of bright aluminum tread plate, each with a
slide-out drawer that is capable of holding 500 pounds. The drawer shall lock in both the
in and out position. A D-ring handle shall be provided for opening the drawer. The
drawer shall have weather stripping installed around all opening surfaces to provide a
weatherproof seal.
The compartments shall be 84 inches long by 8 inches high. Depth of the compartments
shall be dependent on clearance needed for exhaust and suspension.
Black Turtle Tile compartment matting shall be provided on the compartment floors.
Interior Access Compartments
General
The interior compartments shall be accessed through the rear inside wall of the cab and
through a doorway at the rear of the truck. A walkway shall be provided through the
middle of the apparatus body connecting the two access points. Steps which are
constructed as part of the body shall be provided at the rear door for safe access.
There shall be storage area on both sides of the interior walkway measuring 96 inches
wide by 37 inches high over the exterior compartmentation.
Cargo netting with seat belt type latches shall be provided as described below.
Interior Cabinetry driver side
Cabinetry shall be furnished on the left side of the interior walkway over the top surface
of the exterior compartments. A 1-inch high lip shall be provided on the edge of the
lowest level next to the walkway to prevent objects from sliding off the surface.
Each cabinet shall be approximately 60 inches wide x 28 inches deep with the height
extending from the cabinet floor to ceiling. The rear-most cabinet shall be larger in order
to fit a stokes litter at 7 feet long x 2 feet wide x 7 inches high. Final dimensions of
interior cabinetry will be discussed at the pre-construction meeting.
The cabinets shall be constructed of 12 gauge brushed aluminum material.
Each interior cabinet shall have two (2) electrical outlet receptacles to allow for
placement of chargers for imagers, flashlights, batteries, monitors, and other equipment.
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Interior cabinetry passenger side
Cabinetry shall be furnished on the right side of the interior walkway over the top surface
of the exterior compartments. A 1-inch high lip shall be provided on the edge of the
lowest level next to the walkway to prevent objects from sliding off the surface.
Each cabinet shall be approximately 60 inches wide x 28 inches deep with the height
extending from the cabinet floor to ceiling. These cabinets shall be deeper due to the
overhang/cantilever created to account for the lower rear ladder compartment. Final
dimensions of interior cabinetry will be discussed at the pre-construction meeting.
The cabinets shall be constructed of 12 gauge brushed aluminum material.
Any part of the cabinet that protrudes into the door area shall have the corner cut to 45-
degrees.
Shelf track
All interior shelving shall be secured by means of shelf tracks with a load capacity no
less than 400 pounds.
Retention netting
A net shall be provided to retain equipment in the interior cabinets.
Each interior cabinet will be provided with heavy black nylon webbing made of 2” nylon
strap on a 2” box pattern. The netting will be fastened at the bottom in a semi-fixed
manner. The top shall be provided with quick release seat belt style buckles to hold the
netting closed. Hook and loop closure material shall be fastened to the sides to hold tight
to the cabinets. An additional fastener shall be provided midway between the bottom and
top opening. The midway fastener shall be a quick release style.
Reel access doors
Lap doors shall be provided for access to the electric cord reels. They shall be located
on the inside wall of the compartment body.
Cab to body walk through connection
The rear of the chassis cab and front of body shall be cut-out and structurally reinforced
for a clear opening of approximately 30 inches wide and 63 inches high.
The gap between the cab and body shall be sealed from the external elements through
the use of an inflatable seal. The seal shall be attached to the body and shall seal
against a polymer layer attached to the cab rear wall. The seal shall be constructed from
a very high quality elastomer, EPDM. The seal shall be fabric reinforced and fully
molded to eliminate vulcanizing of the rubber.
The seal shall inflate automatically with air from a dedicated air supply tank in the
chassis air system. A pressure switch shall control an air solenoid valve which shall
deflate the seal when pressure is applied to the lift cylinders. When the cab is lowered
the solenoid valve shall inflate the seal to the required pressure to form a tight seal and
hold pressure at all times.
The area around the door opening on the rear wall of the cab shall be trimmed with a
stainless steel sheet provided a mounting surface for the polymer seal surface.
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A bright stainless steel tread plate threshold shall be provided to protect the rubber seal.
Additional red LED type lighting will be provided around the threshold to indicate the trip
hazard.
Rear body doors
Access to the interior area shall be through vertically hinged double lap doors. The doors
shall be pan formed from .125" smooth aluminum. They shall have a full-length stainless
steel piano hinge with a center pin minimum diameter of ¼".
The rear door opening shall be at least 40 inches wide by 68 inches high. The door shall
be able to offer complete access to the interior ladder compartments.
The doors shall be provided with a closed cell rubber gasket around the surface that laps
onto the body. A second heavy-duty automotive rubber molding with a hollow core shall
be installed on the door framing that seals onto the interior panel to ensure a weather
resisting compartment.
The doors shall be latched with paddle style latches.
The outside handle shall be located near the bottom of the door, approximately 55
inches from the ground, allowing an average height person to open the door while
standing on the ground. The inside door handle shall be located approximately half way
up the door in the center.
A knurled stainless steel grab handle shall be horizontally mounted and recessed on the
inside of the door to aid in closing.
Two knurled stainless steel grab handles shall be provided in the step well area to assist
with ingress and egress. These handles must be recessed to allow for the doors to
completely open leaving an unobstructed pathway for the ladders.
The rear doors shall be furnished with chrome plated socket and plunger hold open
devices to hold doors in an open position.
Drip protection shall be provided over the door opening with bright aluminum extrusion.
One (1) padded vinyl head protector will be installed on the interior surface of the body
over the rear door doorway.
Rear door windows
The rear entry doors shall be equipped with sliding windows which include a screen. The
windows shall be mounted in an extruded aluminum frame for easy replacement and
shall be tinted automotive safety glass. The windows shall be installed in the upper
center portion of each door.
Rear access steps
Two (2) steps shall be provided at the rear of the body for stepping into and out of the
body interior. These steps shall be constructed as part of the apparatus body.
The lowest step shall be constructed of bright aluminum tread plate and shall be the full
width of the interior walkway and 20 inches deep. A dropdown tread plate door in the
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riser above this step shall provide access to the 25k fixed winch at the rear of the
apparatus.
There shall be two (2) toe eyes on either side of the winch in this compartment.
The intermediate step shall be constructed of bright aluminum tread plate. The step shall
be full width of the interior walkway and 10 inches deep. The intermediate step shall be
removable. A pinning system and two (2) Pawl latches shall be used to secure the step.
The bottom tread plate shall be designed to flip into an upright position to allow for a
normally sized person standing on the ground easier access to the ladders in the
walkway.
Rear pullout step
A pull-out and down camper style step shall be installed below the tailboard step. The
step surface when pulled out shall lower to match the riser height of the other rear steps.
The step shall extend out from its nested position under the tailboard reducing the
stepping distance from the ground to the top of the tailboard step.
The step shall be 8 inches deep and designed to fit in the mounting location.
Rear step grab rail
One (1) extruded aluminum non-slip grab rail, approximately 60” in length, shall be
provided and mounted vertically on the apparatus on the right side of the rear door
clearance.
Interior walkway height
The height of the interior rescue body from floor to ceiling shall be a minimum of 78”.
Interior walkway floor
A walkway sub floor shall be provided with an isolation barrier and constructed of a
composite or plastic material. The underside of the material shall be protected from road
spray with a sub-panel of aluminum or stainless steel.
A diamond plate walking surface constructed of .125” aluminum shall be provided for the
interior of the rescue body. The walkway surface shall comply with applicable NFPA
standards.
Interior body insulation
The interior walls ceiling and doors of the apparatus body shall be insulated so as to
provide thermal and sound reduction properties. The insulation shall be a minimum of 1-
3/4 inch thick solid foam insulation which will provide an R value of no less than 9. The
insulation shall be made of a material that will not absorb moisture, move once in place
or deteriorate.
Interior walls-lower walkway
The interior lower panels of the walkway walls shall be covered with .125 smooth
aluminum with a uniform sanded finish.
Interior walls-upper sides
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The interior upper side walls of the apparatus body shall be covered with .125 smooth
aluminum with a uniform sanded finish.
Interior ceiling
The interior ceiling of the apparatus body shall be covered with .125 smooth aluminum
with a uniform sanded finish.
Ceiling handrail
Mounted on the ceiling of the body over the interior walkway shall be two (2) rigidly
mounted handrails.
The handrails shall be 1-1/4” knurled bright anodized aluminum tubing grab rail with
chrome plated stanchions secured to the ceiling along the full length of the walkway.
Escape hatches with skylights
The apparatus body shall be equipped with three (3) heavy duty transportation type
skylights installed in the center of the rescue body roof over the interior walkway. The
skylights shall be designed to provide day light into the apparatus body as well as to
operate as roof vents. The skylights will be approximately 34 inches long x 25 inches
wide. The skylight glass shall be tinted safety automotive type, 3/16” thick glass.
The forward most skylight shall also be designed so as to be an hatchway to provide
access to the roof of the apparatus body. The hatch shall be hinged on one side with two
(2) gas shock stay arms to support the hatch in the open position.
A 2-inch lip shall be provided around the perimeter of the skylight openings to prevent
moisture from entering the body. The hatches shall also have a rubber gaskets installed
around the opening to prevent water from leaking into the body.
Each roof skylight shall have a hinged walkway type protective grating to cover the
exterior opening so as to prevent damage to the skylight.
A “Hatch Open” indicator light shall be provided in the cab.
Interior ladders
One (1) extruded aluminum ladder shall be provided in the interior of the body. The
ladder is to provide access to the roof of the rescue body through the forward most
hatch. Each bid shall specify the design of the interior ladder.
The design of the interior ladder shall be confirmed at the pre-construction meeting.
Interior body heating/ air conditioning system
There shall be one (1) 12 volt heating/ air conditioning unit located on the passenger
side front of the walk-in body.
The heating/air conditioning system shall be a multi component, remote heating and air
conditioning system consisting of a heater/air conditioner condenser, control box, and
remote operator control panel.
The air conditioner shall have a minimum cooling capacity of 25,000 BTU.
The electric heater shall have minimum heating capacity of 11,000 BTU.
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A remote operator control panel shall contain the system controls and shall be surface
mounted in the body interior. The system controls shall consist of an A/C-OFF-HEAT
mode switch and a temperature setting knob used to adjust the temperature inside the
body.
Interior body lighting
Twelve (12) recessed LED lights shall be provided and installed in the ceiling of the body
interior. Six (6) of the lights shall have a white or clear lens. Six (6) shall have a red lens.
The lights shall be evenly spaced. There shall be four (4) two position switches to control
the lights, one set for the white lights and one set for the red lights. The switches shall be
located at the rear door and at the front of the walk-in area.
Digital clock
One (1) digital clock shall be installed in the walkway area.
Roof hatch compartments
Two (2) bolt-on roof hatch compartments shall be provided, one (1) on each side of the
roof. The compartments shall both be approximately 160 inches long x 30 inches wide x
8 inches deep. Each compartment shall be accessed by two (2) 80 inch wide lift-up type
doors.
Roof trench panel compartment
A bolt-on roof trench panel compartment shall be provided at the rear of the body roof.
The compartment shall be 8.5 feet wide x 53 inches long (front to back). The
compartment shall be accessed by 2 hatch type doors, each hinged to the outside. This
compartment shall be 8 inches deep.
Roller line roller assembly
A stainless steel 3-piece roller assembly shall be installed at the top rear edge of the
body roof. One section shall be located in the center above the traffic advisor, and there
will be one smaller section on each side of the center section, to assist in loading and
unloading items from the roof.
The length of all 3 rollers will equal the width of the body roof line.
Front Bumper Compartments
Compartmentation shall be provided in the gravel shield area between the front face of
the cab and the front bumper. The compartmentation shall be located on either side of
the winch and have latching lids to cover the storage areas. The lids shall be constructed
of .125" thick bright aluminum tread plate.
Fuel fills
Two (2) cast aluminum fuel fill housing complete with a spring loaded hinged door and a
polished trim ring shall be provided in the rear wheel well area on both sides of the
apparatus body with large engraved identification label green in color to read DIESEL
FUEL ONLY.
LADDERS
There shall be one (1) Duo Safety, 28 foot, 2 section aluminum extension ladder
provided with the vehicle. The ladder shall meet or exceed current NFPA standards. The
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ladder shall be stored on beam in a custom compartment located in the interior walkway
along the floor against the right passenger side of the walkway wall.
There shall be one (1) Duo Safety, 14-foot, aluminum roof ladder and one (1) Duo
Safety, 16-foot aluminum roof ladder provided with the vehicle. The ladders will be
stored in the interior walkway immediately above the 28 foot extension ladder in the
right/passenger side of the walkway wall.
The interior shelf compartments on the right/passenger side shall overhang the depth of
these ladder compartments for the entire length of the body from front to rear.
On the exterior of the ladder compartment will be attachments for 4 (four) Fire Hooks
Unlimited New York Roof Hooks.
The ladders shall be easily accessible from ground level.
The ladder storage shall not interfere with the safe passage of personnel on the
walkway.
35KW SINGLE PHASE GENERATOR
One (1) Cummins Onan Protec 35000 PTO Generator (35 YD CR 621C) shall be
provided and installed.
The apparatus manufacturer shall comply with all recommendations, cautions, and
restrictions in the generator manufacturers installation guide.
The wiring and generator installation shall conform to all current National Electrical Code
and the NFPA standards. The installation shall be designed for continuous operation
without overheating and undue stress on components.
The generator shall be a single phase, 4-wire, 35kW driven by transmission power take
off attached to the side of the transmission.
The generators performance shall meet the American Standards Institute (ANSI) C84.1-
1982 voltage requirement as utilized from the receptacle.
The generator shall have a built in automatic voltage control.
The generator shall have a NEMA MG21 rating:
Continuous duty rating: 35,000 watts
Phase: Single
Nominal Cycles: 60 hertz
Nominal Amp Rating: 145 at 240-volts
Engine Speed at Engagement: Idle
Engine Speed Engaged: 1100/1400 RPM Range
Generator RPM: 1800
The output of the generator shall be controlled by an electronic governor. The truck
engine shall be programmed so the generator’s output is 60 hertz.
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The main chassis transmission PTO shall power the generator. A stainless steel splash
guard shall be installed to reduce the amount of road spray on the frame-mounted
generator.
The generator housing shall be properly grounded to the chassis using separate
adequately sized cable and not through mounting hardware. The air intake shall have a
protective screen to keep out debris.
The generator shall be operable in the stationary mode with a shift control located inside
the cab with an indicator light to note engagement. The automatic high idle shall be
activated through interlocks only after the chassis parking brake control is in the park
position, the generator PTO transmission has made a complete shift, and the truck is in
neutral.
An electric/hydraulic valve shall supply hydraulic fluid to the clutch engagement unit
provided on the chassis PTO drive.
There shall be a hydraulic cooling fan with high oil temperature and low oil sensors.
Internal venture boost to provide positive suction feed to pump.
Install hydraulic pump soft start valve as per manufacturers requirements.
Install a matching hydraulic pump – capacity as recommended by generator OEM – with
no 90-degree fitting on pump inlet or high pressure outlet of pump.
The PTO control will be located on cab console, driver’s side.
All hoses shall be of the size pressure rating and length recommended by Onan.
All hydraulic hoses shall be pressure rated in excess of systems operating pressures.
The high pressure hoses shall be double braided minimum. The low pressure hoses
shall be single braided minimum. All hoses shall be continuous length with no splices or
couplings. All hoses shall be the abrasion resistant type, covered end to end with a
canvas type spray/wear guard, no split plastic conduit. All hydraulic hoses shall be
covered by chafe protection at all friction/contact/rub points or where passing through
openings. Rubber lined clamps shall be used to properly secure hoses. Use of tie wraps
shall be minimal and where used they should be the heavy duty type.
All hoses should be as far away from exhaust components as possible and shall be
properly shielded for protection.
Any and all steel tubing shall be stainless steel.
All hose and tube assemblies shall be part number tagged or number stamped for ease
of identification.
The generator shall be equipped with a full instrument control package. This panel shall
be mounted adjacent to the load center. One LED digital information panel shall be
installed next to the breaker box. The following instruments shall be installed in the
panel:
• One Voltmeter
• Two Ammeters
• One Frequency Meter
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• One Hour Meter
• One “Power On” Green indicator light
• One PTO Engagement Indicator Light
• Two Fuse Holders with two (2) amp fuses for gauge protection.
All electrical wiring shall be fine stranded copper SO Type. The wire shall be properly
sized for circuit load and circuit breaker rating: 10 gauge on 30 amp circuits, 12 gauge
on 20 amp circuits. All wiring shall be installed in a manner that protects it from damage.
All 120/240 volt wiring in the apparatus body shall be enclosed in flexible moisture
resistant reinforced conduit with proper seal-tight connectors and hardware.
All circuit breakers shall be labeled. Metal engraved color coded labels shall be provided
for all interior and exterior outlets indicating output amperage, voltage, and phase.
Stainless steel generator hydraulic lines and generator hydraulic line tags shall be
provided.
The meter and indictors shall be installed near eye level in the L-1 compartment, shall be
flush mounted, and in an appropriate sized weatherproof electrical enclosure. All
instruments shall be accurate within +/- 2%.
In addition to the generator indicators there shall be engine, transmission, and truck
alarm indicators to ensure proper engine and transmission operation.
The system shall be installed by highly qualified electrical technicians to assure the
required level of safety and protection to the fire apparatus operators. The wiring,
electrical fixtures and components shall be to the highest industry quality standards
available on the domestic market. The equipment shall be the type designed for mobile
installations subject to vibration, moisture, and continuous usage.
All electrical wiring from the load center shall be fine stranded copper S.O. type with a
600 volt jacket. The wire shall be sized to the load and circuit breaker rating. The wire
size shall be ten (10) gauge on 30 amp circuits, 12-gauge on 20 amp circuits, and 14-
gauge on 15 amp circuits. The S.O. cable shall be run in corner areas and extruded
aluminum pathways built into the body for easy access. Any S.O cord not run in an
enclosed raceway or cable tray shall have an additional abrasion resistant covering.
The main load center shall have circuit breakers rated to load demand.
Individual breakers shall be provided for all receptacles to isolate a tripped breaker from
affecting any other on-line equipment.
An access panel shall be provided in a compartment approved by PFA for any generator
reservoir.
The generator shall be connected to supply electrical power to two (2) cord reels and the
light tower.
Generator start switches
Two (2) generator start switches shall be provided to engage the generator.
One (1) switch shall be located on the cab instrument panel.
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One (1) switch shall be provided near the circuit breaker box in compartment L-1.
An indicator light shall be provided adjacent to each switch to indicate that the generator
is active.
Circuit breaker panel
The circuit breaker panel shall be located in compartment L-1 on the rear wall with the
generator meters on the front bulkhead.
Ground fault circuit interrupter
The specified 120 volt option breakers shall be supplied with a ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI) circuit breaker.
The GFCI breakers shall only be used in the branch circuits and shall not be used as
master circuit breakers.
Ground fault interrupter breakers
Each 240 volt option shall be supplied with a ground fault interrupter (GFI) circuit
breaker.
The GFI breakers shall only be used in the branch circuits and shall not be used as
master circuit breakers.
Electric cord reels
Furnished with the 220 volt AC electrical system shall be two (2) Hannay series ECR-
6614-23-24 cord reel wired for 4 conductor cords. The reels shall be provided with 12
volt electric rewind switches that are guarded to prevent accidental operation and are
labeled for intended use. The switches shall be protected with a fuse and installed at a
height not to exceed 72 inches above the operators standing position.
The reels shall have the capacity to hold 200’ of 10/3 or 10/4 black flexible heavy-duty
neoprene jacketed power cable. Cable shall be provided by the apparatus builder.
The reels shall be equipped with a level winder installed on end.
A ball stop shall be included to prevent the cord from being wound on the reel.
A label shall be included in a readily visible location adjacent to each reel indicating
current rating, current type, phase, voltage, and total cable length.
One (1) cord reel shall be provided in compartment L-1.
One (1) cord reel shall be provided in compartment R-5.
Installed adjacent to the cord reels shall be a 4-sided roller assembly to aid in the payout
of the cord from the reel.
A 30-amp 240 volt twist lock connector shall be provided with a plug on each end.
A 12” long 120 volt adaptor cable shall be provided with plug on each end.
LIGHT TOWER
A Knight KL, Knight 450 LED light tower shall be installed on the upper section of the
apparatus cab roof.
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The light tower remote control shall be installed in the L-1 compartment and shall have a
25 foot cord.
Light tower enclosure
A faring shall be installed to provide protection for the light tower. It shall be securely
attached to the cab roof on both sides and the front of the upper section of the cab roof.
The faring shall be painted to match the apparatus color.
Rope tie-offs
There shall be two (2) receiver type assemblies made from receiver stock installed under
the body on each side of the vehicle. There shall be one (1) tie-off point below the left
and right front corners of the cab and one (1) rear tie-off point on each side of the body
immediately behind rear wheels. The receiver stock shall be bolted directly to chassis
frame rails with outside edges of hitches flush mounted with the outside surface of the
body. Steel "D" rings shall be permanently installed at end of receivers.
The tie-offs shall be able to withstand a 9000 lb inline pull and a 6000 lb lateral pull
between the tie offs. Consult with PFA at the pre-construction conference for details and
locations regarding the installation of the receivers.
PAINT AND FINISH
Acrylic Urethane finish
The manufacturer shall warrant the Acrylic Urethane finishes on apparatus for a
minimum period of five years from its date of delivery. The warranty shall include
coverage for:
1. Cracking or checking.
2. A total loss of gloss caused by chalking or fading.
3. Peeling of the top coat or all layers included in the process from the substrate.
4. Spot or, random discoloration in the overall finish.
Cab exterior finish
The exterior doors and all fixed cab glass are to be removed from the cab prior to the
paint and body process beginning. The final finish of the cab shall be to fire apparatus
standards; exhibiting excellent gloss durability and color retention properties.
Preparation
The removal of all contaminates and oxidation is essential to the final effect of a finish
system, the cab shall be pre-cleaned with a Wax and Grease Remover and prior to
evaporation, towel dried.
All weld marks and other major surface imperfections shall be filled with a polyester type
body filler, prior to body filler application special attention shall be given to the areas
requiring filler again sanding and cleaning.
After the final coat of filler is sanded, spray polyester shall be applied in sufficient
amounts as to provide a final base and sanded with abrasive paper.
The primer (sander surfacer) shall be a poly-acrylic resin, zinc and chromate free
surfacer that is designed to create a superb surface smoothness, increase the depth of
color, and insure top coat gloss.
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The cab after pretreat and precoat shall be primed with a 3 to 4 medium applications of a
Hi-Build Tintable Surfacer.
To create a finish base that meets the rigid requirements of the fire and emergency
service, the primed surface shall be dry sanded smooth thus removing all texture and
surface imperfections with a 320 grit (minimum) sanding abrasive.
All seams shall be caulked both inside and along the exterior edges with an automotive
sealant to prevent moisture from entering between any body panels.
The color of the apparatus is to be white to match PPG FTB 91776 in color.
Finish and color coats
The color coat application shall consist of one of one or two applications of acrylic
urethane color coat. The final finish shall be free of dirt and sags and shall meet a
minimum grade of 5 when compared to the "ACT" general orange peel standards by
"ACT" Laboratories, Inc. of Hillsdale, MI.
The color of the apparatus is to be white to match DuPont 817U in color.
Body striping
All body striping shall be reflective in accordance with N.F.P.A standards. The material
used for the striping shall be Diamond grade and placed as described below.
The full width and height of the front bumper shall be chevron striped.
The full width and height of the rear of the vehicle shall be chevron striped.
The full length of both sides of the vehicle shall be striped with a 24 inch wide red stripe.
The red stripe shall be bordered above and below with a gold leaf style stripe which
includes a thin black boarder above and below the gold. The total width of the gold leaf
stripe shall be ¾ inch. The stripes shall be placed next to each other so as to give the
appearance of being one stripe.
Unit identifier decals shall be applied to the right and left side of the body. The decals
shall be located on the upper portion of the body towards the rear of the apparatus. This
apparatus will be identified as Rescue 1. The size and location for these decals shall be
determined at the pre-construction meeting.
An R-1 unit identifier decal shall be placed on the cab roof. The size and location for this
decal shall be determined at the pre-construction meeting.
Two (2) Poudre Fire Authority logo decals shall be provided by the builder. One logo
decal shall be placed on the driver’s door and one shall be placed on the officer’s door.
A United States flag decal shall be placed on the raised section of the cab. This shall be
on both sides of the cab.
The striping pattern shall be the standard PFA design. This pattern will be confirmed at
the pre-construction meeting.
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A graphics approval drawing shall be provided to PFA prior to the application of striping
material to the apparatus.
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
Flash lights
Four (4) SL20X Streamlights with chargers shall be installed in cab and mounted near
each seat.
Four (4) Streamlight Survivor, 90523, lights with chargers shall be installed and mounted
in the cab on the center consol.
Four (4) Streamlight Fire Vulcan lights with vehicle mounts shall be install and mounted
in the cab.
Specific mounting locations will be determined at the pre-construction meeting.
Hooks
Four (4) New York hooks shall be provided and securely mounted inside of the body on
the ladder rack.
Wheel chocks
Two pair of Zico folding wheel chocks shall be provided and mounted under the
apparatus body, one pair on each side of the vehicle, in horizontal mounting brackets.
OPERATOR AND REPAIR MANUALS
Operator's 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
body sets required.
ENGINE IQA
Provide a Cummins Diesel IQA for the configuration being bid.
DRIVE LINE ANALYSIS
Drive line analysis are required for all drive lines on the apparatus. Analysis must
accompany the delivered vehicle.
WARRANTY
The builder shall supply a minimum 1 year bumper to bumper warranty for the
apparatus. The builder shall also allow PFA mechanics to make repairs and component
replacement and reimburse our mechanics shop for time.
SERVICE CENTER
The bidder shall indicate the location of a service center for the completion of any
needed major repairs. Poudre Fire Authority shall not be required to take the apparatus
to a service center for warranty work that can be performed in our shops.
CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCES
Builder shall have three (3) construction and inspection conferences as follows.
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Preconstruction conference.
Poudre Fire Authority representatives will meet with representatives of the apparatus
builder at a site in Fort Collins. No work shall be done on the apparatus until after the
preconstruction conference has occurred.
Mid-construction conference.
Midway through the construction of the apparatus, Poudre Fire Authority representatives
will attend a Mid-construction conference. The conference shall be at the apparatus
manufactures location and is intended to address any issues that have come up
regarding the apparatus during the construction process and address the completion of
the apparatus.
Final Inspection
Poudre Fire Authority representatives will perform a final inspection of the apparatus at
the apparatus manufacturer’s facility. The inspection shall occur after the builder has
completed the construction of the apparatus and it has passed all U.L. and NFPA
requirements for the apparatus.
The builder shall at this time make any final adjustments and fixes to the apparatus to
match PFA specifications.
The builder shall supply all test results at the time of inspection.
APPARATUS DELIVERY
The completed apparatus shall be delivered to Fort Collins Colorado (CO) in no more
than two hundred and seventy days after the pre-construction meeting. Failure to meet
this requirement will result in a liquidated damages assessment of $100.00 per business
day for each day beyond the 270 maximum delivery allowance. The manufacturer is
responsible for the delivery of the apparatus. The apparatus shall be delivered to Poudre
Fire Authority Shops at Fire Station 6, Fort Collins, CO.
The manufacturer shall contact the PFA shop mechanics, Toby Hargrove and Steve
Jatko, prior to delivery to arrange for drop off arrangements. The manufacturer is
responsible for all associated delivery costs.
B. Anticipated Schedule
The following represents the City’s target schedule for the RFP. The City reserves the
right to amend the target schedule at any time.
• RFP issuance: September 28, 2018
• Question deadline: 5:00 PM MST on October 16, 2018
• Proposal due date: 3:00 MST (our clock) on October 26, 2018
• Interviews (tentative): Week of November 5th, 2018
• Award of Contract (tentative): November 16, 2018
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C. Interviews
In addition to submitting a written proposal, the top-rated Vendors may be interviewed by
the RFP assessment team and asked to participate in an oral presentation to provide an
overview of the company, approach to the project and to address questions. The
evaluation criteria for the oral interviews will be the same as the criteria for the written
evaluations and is included in Section IV.
D. Subcontractors
Vendors will be responsible for identifying any subcontractors in their proposal. Please
note that the City will contract solely with the awarded Vendor; therefore subcontractors
will be the responsibility of the Vendor.
E. Current standards
All work and/or materials must meet current standards in force by recognized technical
and professional societies, trade and materials supply associations, institutes and
organizations, bureaus and testing laboratories, and national, federal, state, county, and
local laws, codes and ordinances. All work shall be performed in accordance with ANSI
Z133.1 A300 and applicable OSHA and AWWA Standards.
F. Laws and Regulations
The Vendor agrees to comply fully with all applicable local, State of Colorado and Federal
laws and regulations and municipal ordinances.
G. Invoicing and Payment
Invoices should be emailed monthly to invoices@fcgov.com with a copy to the Project
Manager. The cost of the work completed shall be paid to the Vendor each month following
the submittal of a correct invoice by the Vendor indicating the project name, task
description, hours worked, personnel/work type category, hourly rate for each
employee/work type category, date of the work performed specific to the task, percentage
of that work that has been completed by task, 3rd party supporting documentation with the
same detail and a brief progress report.
The City pays invoices on Net 30 terms.
III. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL
For this section, Vendors are required to provide detailed written responses to the following
items in the order outlined below. The responses shall be considered technical offers of what
Vendors propose to provide and shall be incorporated in the contract award as deemed
appropriate by the City. A proposal that does not include all the information required may be
deemed non-responsive and subject to rejection.
Responses must include all the items in the order listed below. It is suggested that the Vendors
include each of the City’s questions with their response immediately following the question.
The City of Fort Collins/ Poudre Fire Authority shall not reimburse any firm for costs incurred
in the preparation and presentation of their proposal.
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A. Cover Letter / Executive Summary
The Executive Summary should highlight the content of the proposal and features of the
program offered, including a general description of the program and any unique aspects
or benefits provided by your firm.
Indicate your availability to participate in the interviews/demonstrations on the proposed
dates as stated in the Schedule section.
B. Vendor Information
1. Describe the Vendor’s business and background
2. Number of years in the business
3. Details about ownership
4. An overview of services offered and qualifications
5. Size of the firm
6. Location(s) of offices. If multiple, please identify which will be the primary for our
account.
7. Primary contact information for the company including contact name(s) and title(s),
mailing address(s), phone number(s), and email address(s). Complete Section V,
Vendor Statement.
C. Scope of Proposal
1. Provide a detailed narrative of the vehicle proposed if awarded the contract per the
scope above. The narrative should include any options that may be beneficial for the
City/ Poudre Fire Authority to consider.
2. Describe how the project would be managed and who would have primary
responsibility for its timely and professional completion. Include a description
regarding how the analysis will be performed for the various identified areas
identified, the methods and assumptions used, and the limitations of the analysis.
3. Describe the methods and timeline of communication your firm will use with Poudre
Fire Authority’s Project Manager and other parties.
4. Identify what portion of work, if any, may be subcontracted.
D. Firm Capability
Provide relevant information regarding previous experience related to this or similar
Projects, to include the following:
1. Provide an Organization Chart/Proposed Project Team: An organization chart
containing the names of all key personnel and sub consultants with titles and their
specific task assignment for this Agreement shall be provided in this section.
2. A list of qualifications for your firm and qualifications and experience of the specific
staff members proposed to perform the consulting services described above.
3. Provide a minimum of three similar projects with public agencies in the last 5 years
that have involved the staff proposed to work on this project. Include the owner’s
name, title of project, beginning price, ending price, contact name, email and phone
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number, sub-consultants on the team and a brief description of the work and any
change orders.
4. References (current contact name, current telephone number and email address)
from at least three similar projects with similar requirements that have been
completed within the past five (5) years and that have involved the staff proposed to
work on this project. Provide a description of the work performed. The Consultant
authorizes City to verify any and all information contained in the Consultant’s
submittal from references contained herein and hereby releases all those concerned
providing information as a reference from any liability in connection with any
information they give.
E. Assigned Personnel
1. List of Project Personnel: This list should include the identification of the contact
person with primary responsibility for this Agreement, the personnel proposed for this
Agreement, and any supervisory personnel, including partners and/or sub
consultants, and their individual areas of responsibility.
2. Describe the availability of project personnel to participate in this project in the
context of the contractor firm’s other commitments.
F. Availability
1. Is the project team available to attend meetings as required?
2. Provide an outline of the schedule for completing tasks.
3. Describe the methods and timeline of communication your firm will use with Poudre
Fire Authority’s Project Manager and other parties.
G. Cost
In your response to this proposal, please provide the following:
1. Proposals must include total prices for the apparatus, including any discounts for
prepayment, as specified, along with detailed price breakdowns for components.
2. All proposals shall remain subject to initial acceptance 90 days after the day of
submittal.
H. Additional Information
Provide any information that distinguishes Vendor from its competition and any additional
information applicable to this RFP that might be valuable in assessing Vendor’s proposal.
Explain any concerns Vendor may have in maintaining objectivity in recommending the
best solution. All potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed.
Exceptions to the Scope of Services and City Agreement (a sample of which is
attached in Section VI) shall be documented.
IV. REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
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A. Proposal and Interview Criteria
Vendors will be evaluated on the following criteria. These criteria will be the basis for
review and assessment of the written proposals and optional interview session. At the
discretion of the City, interviews of the top-rated Vendors may be conducted.
The rating scale shall be from 1 to 5, with 1 being a poor rating, 3 being an average rating,
and 5 being an outstanding rating.
WEIGHTING
FACTOR QUALIFICATION STANDARD
2.0
Scope of Proposal
Does the response address all the elements of
the proposal?
4.0
Technical
Specifications
Does the proposed unit meet the general
specifications? How well does the unit meet the
specific design requirements?
4.0
Construction &
Materials
Has the requested design, materials, fabrication,
construction and performance information been
provided? How well does this information
indicate long-term durability, reliability,
performance, and ease of maintenance?
2.0
Availability
How does delivery time of finished units
compare to other manufacturers?
2.0
Motivation
Is the firm interested? Have they provided a
reasonable method for handling additional
purchases in the future?
3.0
Cost
How does the cost compare to other vendors?
Is the proposed cost reasonable?
3.0
Firm Capability
Is the firm capable of doing the work in the
required time frame? Does the firm have the
warranty and support capabilities needed?
B. Reference Evaluation Criteria
Prior to award, the Project Manager will check references using the following criteria.
Negative responses from references may impact the award determination.
CRITERIA STANDARD QUESTIONS
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Overall Performance Would you purchase a fire apparatus from this
company again?
Timetable
Was fire apparatus delivered on time? Were
construction conferences scheduled at appropriate
times during the construction process?
Warranty & Service
Has the company responded adequately to requests
for warranty work? Were parts specific to the
company readily available? Has the company been
able to reconcile general warranty issues with
component warranties? Has the company been
helpful in trouble shooting operational, maintenance,
and quality problems?
Price Was apparatus delivered on budget or with
reasonable changes?
Quality Has company’s apparatus fulfilled expectations for
durability, reliability, and performance?
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V. VENDOR STATEMENT
Vendor hereby acknowledges receipt of the City of Fort Collins Request for Proposal and
acknowledges that it has read and agrees to be fully bound by all of the terms, conditions and
other provisions set forth in the RFP. Additionally, Vendor hereby makes the following
representations to City:
a. All of the statements and representations made in this proposal are true to the best of the
Vendor’s knowledge and belief.
b. Vendor commits that it is able to meet the terms provided in this proposal.
c. This proposal is a firm and binding offer, for a period of 90 days from the date hereof.
d. Vendor further agrees that the method of award is acceptable.
e. Vendor also agrees to complete the proposed Agreement with the City of Fort Collins
within 30 days of notice of award. If contract is not completed and signed within 30 days,
City reserves the right to cancel and award to the next highest rated firm.
f. Vendor acknowledge receipt of addenda.
Firm Name:
Physical Address:
Remit to Address:
Phone:
Name of Authorized Agent of Firm:
Signature of Authorized Agent:
Primary Contact for Project:
Title: Email Address:
Phone: Cell Phone:
NOTE: VENDOR STATEMENT IS TO BE SIGNED & RETURNED WITH YOUR PROPOSAL.
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VI. SAMPLE AGREEMENT (FOR REFERENCE ONLY – DO NOT SIGN )
SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into the day and year set forth below by and
between THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter
referred to as the "City", as agent, on behalf of the POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY (PFA), and
, hereinafter referred to as "Service Provider".
WITNESSETH:
In consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein expressed, it is agreed by
and between the parties hereto as follows:
1. Scope of Services. The Service Provider agrees to provide services in accordance with the
scope of services attached hereto as Exhibit A, consisting of ( ) page(s) and
incorporated herein by this reference. Irrespective of references in Exhibit A to certain
named third parties, Service Provider shall be solely responsible for performance of all
duties hereunder.
2. The Work Schedule. [Optional] The services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement
shall be performed in accordance with the Work Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit "B",
consisting of ( ) page(s), and incorporated herein by this reference.
3. Time of Commencement and Completion of Services. The services to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement shall be initiated within ( ) days following execution
of this Agreement. Services shall be completed no later than . Time is of the essence.
Any extensions of the time limit set forth above must be agreed upon in a writing signed by
the parties.
4. Contract Period. This Agreement shall commence , 20 , and shall continue in
full force and effect until , 20 , unless sooner terminated as herein provided. In
addition, at the option of the City and/or PFA, the Agreement may be extended for additional
one year periods not to exceed ( ) additional one year periods. Renewals and
pricing changes shall be negotiated by and agreed to by both parties. Written notice of
renewal shall be provided to the Service Provider and mailed no later than thirty (30) days
prior to contract end.
5. Delay. If either party is prevented in whole or in part from performing its obligations by
unforeseeable causes beyond its reasonable control and without its fault or negligence, then
the party so prevented shall be excused from whatever performance is prevented by such
cause. To the extent that the performance is actually prevented, the Service Provider must
provide written notice to the City and PFA of such condition within fifteen (15) days from the
onset of such condition.
6. Early Termination by City/Notice. Notwithstanding the time periods contained herein, the
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City and/or PFA may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by providing
written notice of termination to the Service Provider. Such notice shall be delivered at least
fifteen (15) days prior to the termination date contained in said notice unless otherwise
agreed in writing by the parties. All notices provided under this Agreement shall be effective
when mailed, postage prepaid and sent to the following addresses:
Service Provider: City: Copy to:
Attn:
Poudre Fire Authority
Attn:
102 Remington Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
City of Fort Collins
Attn: Purchasing Dept.
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
In the event of early termination by the and/or PFA, the Service Provider shall be paid for
services rendered to the date of termination, subject only to the satisfactory performance of
the Service Provider's obligations under this Agreement. Such payment shall be the Service
Provider's sole right and remedy for such termination.
7. Contract Sum. The City and/or PFA shall pay the Service Provider for the performance of
this Contract, subject to additions and deletions provided herein, ($ ) as per the
attached Exhibit , consisting of page(s), and incorporated herein by this
reference.
8. City Representative. The and/or PFA will designate, prior to commencement of the work,
its representative who shall make, within the scope of his or her authority, all necessary and
proper decisions with reference to the services provided under this agreement. All requests
concerning this agreement shall be directed to the City and/or PFA Representative.
9. Independent Service provider. The services to be performed by Service Provider are those
of an independent service provider and not of an employee of the City of Fort Collins or the
Poudre Fire Authority. The City and/or PFA shall not be responsible for withholding any
portion of Service Provider's compensation hereunder for the payment of FICA, Workmen's
Compensation or other taxes or benefits or for any other purpose.
10. Subcontractors. Service Provider may not subcontract any of the Work set forth in the
Exhibit A, Statement of Work without the prior written consent of the City and/or PFA, which
shall not be unreasonably withheld. If any of the Work is subcontracted hereunder (with the
consent of the City and/or PFA), then the following provisions shall apply: (a) the
subcontractor must be a reputable, qualified firm with an established record of successful
performance in its respective trade performing identical or substantially similar work, (b) the
subcontractor will be required to comply with all applicable terms of this Agreement, (c) the
subcontract will not create any contractual relationship between any such subcontractor and
the City and/or PFA, nor will it obligate the City and/or PFA to pay or see to the payment of
any subcontractor, and (d) the work of the subcontractor will be subject to inspection by the
City and/or PFA to the same extent as the work of the Service Provider.
11. Personal Services. It is understood that the City and PFA enter into the Agreement based
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on the special abilities of the Service Provider and that this Agreement shall be considered
as an agreement for personal services. Accordingly, the Service Provider shall neither
assign any responsibilities nor delegate any duties arising under the Agreement without the
prior written consent of the City and/or PFA.
12. Acceptance Not Waiver. The City's approval or acceptance of, or payment for any of the
services shall not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights or benefits provided to
the City and/or PFA under this Agreement or cause of action arising out of performance of
this Agreement.
13. Warranty.
a. Service Provider warrants that all work performed hereunder shall be performed with the
highest degree of competence and care in accordance with accepted standards for work
of a similar nature.
b. Unless otherwise provided in the Agreement, all materials and equipment incorporated
into any work shall be new and, where not specified, of the most suitable grade of their
respective kinds for their intended use, and all workmanship shall be acceptable to City
and/or PFA.
c. Service Provider warrants all equipment, materials, labor and other work, provided under
this Agreement, except City and/or PFA -furnished materials, equipment and labor,
against defects and nonconformances in design, materials and
workmanship/workwomanship for a period beginning with the start of the work and
ending twelve (12) months from and after final acceptance under the Agreement,
regardless whether the same were furnished or performed by Service Provider or by any
of its subcontractors of any tier. Upon receipt of written notice from City and/or PFA of
any such defect or nonconformances, the affected item or part thereof shall be
redesigned, repaired or replaced by Service Provider in a manner and at a time
acceptable to City and/or PFA.
14. Default. Each and every term and condition hereof shall be deemed to be a material element
of this Agreement. In the event either party should fail or refuse to perform according to the
terms of this agreement, such party may be declared in default thereof.
15. Remedies. In the event a party has been declared in default, such defaulting party shall be
allowed a period of ten (10) days within which to cure said default. In the event the default
remains uncorrected, the party declaring default may elect to (a) terminate the Agreement
and seek damages; (b) treat the Agreement as continuing and require specific performance;
or (c) avail himself of any other remedy at law or equity. If the non-defaulting party
commences legal or equitable actions against the defaulting party, the defaulting party shall
be liable to the non-defaulting party for the non-defaulting party's reasonable attorney fees
and costs incurred because of the default.
16. Binding Effect. This writing, together with the exhibits hereto, constitutes the entire
agreement between the parties and shall be binding upon said parties, their officers,
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employees, agents and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the respective survivors,
heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of said parties.
17. Indemnity/Insurance.
a. The Service Provider agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City and/or PFA, their
officers, agents and employees against and from any and all actions, suits, claims,
demands or liability of any character whatsoever brought or asserted for injuries to or
death of any person or persons, or damages to property arising out of, result from or
occurring in connection with the performance of any service hereunder.
b. The Service Provider shall take all necessary precautions in performing the work
hereunder to prevent injury to persons and property.
c. Without limiting any of the Service Provider's obligations hereunder, the Service Provider
shall provide and maintain insurance coverage naming the City and PFA as an additional
insured under this Agreement of the type and with the limits specified within Exhibit
, consisting of one (1) page, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference. The Service Provider before commencing services hereunder, shall deliver
to the City's Purchasing Director, P. O. Box 580, Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 one copy
of a certificate evidencing the insurance coverage required from an insurance company
acceptable to the City.
18. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, along with all Exhibits and other documents
incorporated herein, shall constitute the entire Agreement of the parties. Covenants or
representations not contained in this Agreement shall not be binding on the parties.
19. Law/Severability. The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern the construction
interpretation, execution and enforcement of this Agreement. In the event any provision of
this Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction,
such holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any other provision of this
Agreement.
20. Prohibition Against Employing Illegal Aliens. Pursuant to Section 8-17.5-101, C.R.S., et.
seq., Service Provider represents and agrees that:
a. As of the date of this Agreement:
1. Service Provider does not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien who will
perform work under this Agreement; and
2. Service Provider will participate in either the e-Verify program created in Public Law
208, 104th Congress, as amended, and expanded in Public Law 156, 108th
Congress, as amended, administered by the United States Department of Homeland
Security (the “e-Verify Program”) or the Department Program (the “Department
Program”), an employment verification program established pursuant to Section 8-
17.5-102(5)(c) C.R.S. in order to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired
employees to perform work under this Agreement.
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b. Service Provider shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform
work under this Agreement or knowingly enter into a contract with a subcontractor that
knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien to perform work under this
Agreement.
c. Service Provider is prohibited from using the e-Verify Program or Department Program
procedures to undertake pre-employment screening of job applicants while this
Agreement is being performed.
d. If Service Provider obtains actual knowledge that a subcontractor performing work under
this Agreement knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien, Service Provider
shall:
1. Notify such subcontractor and the City within three days that Service Provider has
actual knowledge that the subcontractor is employing or contracting with an illegal
alien; and
2. Terminate the subcontract with the subcontractor if within three days of receiving the
notice required pursuant to this section the subcontractor does not cease employing
or contracting with the illegal alien; except that Service Provider shall not terminate
the contract with the subcontractor if during such three days the subcontractor
provides information to establish that the subcontractor has not knowingly employed
or contracted with an illegal alien.
e. Service Provider shall comply with any reasonable request by the Colorado Department
of Labor and Employment (the “Department”) made in the course of an investigation that
the Department undertakes or is undertaking pursuant to the authority established in
Subsection 8-17.5-102 (5), C.R.S.
f. If Service Provider violates any provision of this Agreement pertaining to the duties
imposed by Subsection 8-17.5-102, C.R.S. the City may terminate this Agreement. If
this Agreement is so terminated, Service Provider shall be liable for actual and
consequential damages to the City arising out of Service Provider’s violation of
Subsection 8-17.5-102, C.R.S.
g. The City will notify the Office of the Secretary of State if Service Provider violates this
provision of this Agreement and the City terminates the Agreement for such breach.
21. Special Provisions. Special provisions or conditions relating to the services to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement are set forth in Exhibit - Confidentiality, consisting of one
(1) page, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
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THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
By:
Gerry Paul
Purchasing Director
DATE:
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
By: _________________________________
Tom DeMint, Fire Chief
Date: ______________________________
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SERVICE PROVIDER'S NAME
By:
Printed:
Title:
CORPORATE PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT
Date:
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
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EXHIBIT
(BID SCHEDULE/COMPENSATION)
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INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The Service Provider will provide, from insurance companies acceptable to the City, the
insurance coverage designated hereinafter and pay all costs. Before commencing work
under this bid, the Service Provider shall furnish the City with certificates of insurance
showing the type, amount, class of operations covered, effective dates and date of
expiration of policies, and containing substantially the following statement:
“The insurance evidenced by this Certificate will not reduce coverage or limits and
will not be cancelled, except after thirty (30) days written notice has been received
by the City of Fort Collins.”
In case of the breach of any provision of the Insurance Requirements, the City, at its
option, may take out and maintain, at the expense of the Service Provider, such
insurance as the City may deem proper and may deduct the cost of such insurance from
any monies which may be due or become due the Service Provider under this
Agreement. The City, its officers, agents and employees shall be named as additional
insureds on the Service Provider 's general liability and automobile liability insurance
policies for any claims arising out of work performed under this Agreement.
2. Insurance coverages shall be as follows:
A. Workers' Compensation & Employer's Liability. The Service Provider shall
maintain during the life of this Agreement for all of the Service Provider's
employees engaged in work performed under this agreement:
1. Workers' Compensation insurance with statutory limits as required by
Colorado law.
2. Employer's Liability insurance with limits of $100,000 per accident,
$500,000 disease aggregate, and $100,000 disease each employee.
B. Commercial General & Vehicle Liability. The Service Provider shall maintain
during the life of this Agreement such commercial general liability and automobile
liability insurance as will provide coverage for damage claims of personal injury,
including accidental death, as well as for claims for property damage, which may
arise directly or indirectly from the performance of work under this Agreement.
Coverage for property damage shall be on a "broad form" basis. The amount of
insurance for each coverage, Commercial General and Vehicle, shall not be less
than $1,000,000 combined single limits for bodily injury and property damage.
In the event any work is performed by a subcontractor, the Service Provider shall
be responsible for any liability directly or indirectly arising out of the work
performed under this Agreement by a subcontractor, which liability is not covered
by the subcontractor's insurance.
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EXHIBIT
CONFIDENTIALITY
IN CONNECTION WITH SERVICES provided to the City of Fort Collins (the “City”), as agent, on
behalf of the Poudre Fire Authority (the “PFA”) pursuant to this Agreement (the “Agreement”), the
Service Provider hereby acknowledges that it has been informed that the City has established
policies and procedures with regard to the handling of confidential information and other sensitive
materials.
In consideration of access to certain information, data and material (hereinafter individually and
collectively, regardless of nature, referred to as “information”) that are the property of and/or relate
to the City and/or PFA or their employees, customers or suppliers, which access is related to the
performance of services that the Service Provider has agreed to perform, the Service Provider
hereby acknowledges and agrees as follows:
That information that has or will come into its possession or knowledge in connection with the
performance of services for the City and/or PFA may be confidential and/or proprietary. The
Service Provider agrees to treat as confidential (a) all information that is owned by the City and/or
PFA, or that relates to the business of the City and/or PFA, or that is used by the City and/or PFA
in carrying on business, and (b) all information that is proprietary to a third party (including but not
limited to customers and suppliers of the City and/or PFA). The Service Provider shall not disclose
any such information to any person not having a legitimate need-to-know for purposes authorized
by the City and/or PFA. Further, the Service Provider shall not use such information to obtain any
economic or other benefit for itself, or any third party, except as specifically authorized by the City
and/or PFA.
The foregoing to the contrary notwithstanding, the Service Provider understands that it shall have
no obligation under this Agreement with respect to information and material that (a) becomes
generally known to the public by publication or some means other than a breach of duty of this
Agreement, or (b) is required by law, regulation or court order to be disclosed, provided that the
request for such disclosure is proper and the disclosure does not exceed that which is required.
In the event of any disclosure under (b) above, the Service Provider shall furnish a copy of this
Agreement to anyone to whom it is required to make such disclosure and shall promptly advise
the City and/or PFA in writing of each such disclosure.
In the event that the Service Provider ceases to perform services for the City and/or PFA, or the
City and/or PFA so requests for any reason, the Service Provider shall promptly return to the City
and/or PFA any and all information described hereinabove, including all copies, notes and/or
summaries (handwritten or mechanically produced) thereof, in its possession or control or as to
which it otherwise has access.
The Service Provider understands and agrees that the City and/or PFA’s remedies at law for a
breach of the Service Provider’s obligations under this Confidentiality Agreement may be
inadequate and that the City and/or PFA shall, in the event of any such breach, be entitled to seek
equitable relief (including without limitation preliminary and permanent injunctive relief and
specific performance) in addition to all other remedies provided hereunder or available at law.