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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
8921 POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY PUMPER AND GLIDER ENGINE BUILDS
The City of Fort Collins and Poudre Fire Authority are requesting proposals from qualified
Vendors to design and build pumper engines and glider engines per the included specifications
with purchase of units over the life of the contract and potential renewals. The City and Poudre
Fire Authority may award to multiple vendors.
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 July
26, 2019 and referenced as Proposal No. 8921. 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 Sean Jones, Project Manager, at sjones@poudre-
fire.org, no later than 5:00 PM MST (our clock) on July 9, 2019. Please format your e-mail to
include: RFP 8921 PFA Pumper and Glider Engine Builds 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. Vendors may submit
one (1) additional complete proposal clearly marked “FOR PUBLIC VIEWING.” In this version
of the proposal, the Vendor may redact text and/or data that it deems confidential or proprietary
pursuant to CORA. 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
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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“Confidential” or ‘Proprietary’ in their entirety. All provisions of any contract resulting from
this request for proposal will be public information.
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 and Poudre Fire Authority are requesting proposals from qualified
Vendors to design and construct fire department pumping engines and pumper glider kits.
Multiple vendors may be awarded contracts at PFA’s sole discretion. PFA intends to utilize
the vendor(s) selected under this RFP for the purchase of future pumping engines and
pumper glider kits for up to a period of five (5) years.
B. Background
Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) is seeking proposals for the design and construction of fire
department pumping engines and pumper glider kits. Initially, PFA will require one
pumping engine and one pumper glider kit. PFA engines are funded by a capital
apparatus program that targets the purchase of at least one major fire apparatus per year.
It is anticipated that these engines will represent the standard design to be purchased in
the foreseeable future. PFA intends to utilize the vendor(s) selected under this RFP for
future pumping engines and pumper glider kits for up to a period of five (5) years.
PFA is a consolidated fire department serving the City of Fort Collins and the Poudre
Valley Fire Protection District. It is located approximately 60 miles north of Denver,
Colorado along the eastern foothills of the Rocky Mountains in northern Colorado. PFA
provides full fire protection, first response emergency medical, hazardous materials and
fire prevention services to approximately 209,000 residents. The jurisdictional area covers
approximately 235 square miles including a 50 square mile urban area, rural farm,
ranching and residential areas, 70 square miles of wildland interface, 15 miles of interstate
highway (I-25) and the main campuses of Colorado State University. Fire risk is generally
moderate with smaller areas of higher risk and wildland interface.
PFA operates 14 fire stations (spring 2019) with 11 first response engine companies and
two truck companies. Twelve fire stations are staffed by full career and two are volunteer.
While engine companies operate primarily in their assigned or adjacent areas they all
respond to urban and rural fires and other emergencies on a combination of paved,
unpaved rural and semi-improved public streets and private roads. Terrain varies from flat
to very steep, and weather conditions vary from hot, dry summers to winters with extreme
cold and heavy snow. The elevation of the majority of the jurisdiction is 5,100 feet above
sea level. The standard maximum road grades traveled by first response engine
companies is 8%. The engines purchased under this RFP will operate in narrow public and
private streets.
II. SCOPE OF PROPOSAL
A. Scope of Work
The scope shall include the design and construction of fire department pumping engines
including the acquisition of the specified cab/ chassis, chassis components, fire pump, the
successful completion of all required tests, and provision for all required documentation,
drawings and manuals and shall conform to the current PFA specifications for new
pumping engines and as described below in Section 1 (Pages 5 - 57) and the design and
construction of Pumper Glider Kits as described below in Section 2 (Pages 59 - 108).
Initially, PFA will require one pumping engine and one pumper glider kit.
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Section 1
Pumper
Engine
Specifications
(Pages 5 - 57)
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1. Pumper Engine
The scope of the proposal shall include the design and construction of one fire
department pumping engine as described below. It shall include the acquisition of
the specified cab/ chassis, chassis components, fire pump, the successful
completion of all required tests, and provision for all required documentation,
drawings and manuals. The proposed vehicle shall include a new cab and chassis
as specified below. The final product shall conform to the current PFA
specifications for new pumping engines.
Pumper Specifications
a) General
Chassis wheelbase
The chassis maximum chassis wheelbase shall be 190 inches.
Maximum Overall Height
The maximum overall height of the completed apparatus shall not exceed 119
inches.
Maximum Overall Length
The maximum overall length of the completed apparatus shall be approximately
397 inches.
Gross vehicle weight rating
The gross vehicle weight 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 5,500 pounds of miscellaneous equipment to be
stored on the apparatus. The final calculations for the GVWR of the finished
product shall include this equipment weight allowance.
b) Chassis and Drivetrain
Chassis frame
The frame shall be designed to industry standards. The manufacturer shall
provide a lifetime frame warranty to the original purchaser of the chassis.
The chassis frame shall be constructed of hot dipped galvanized steel.
Angle of approach and departure
The angle of approach shall be a minimum of 10 degrees. The angle of
departure shall be a minimum of 10 degrees.
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Bumper extension
The front bumper face shall extend 22 inches ahead of the front face of the cab
skin.
Front bumper
An “Extreme Duty Style” bumper (or equivalent) that is 12" high, heavy-duty 3/8”
steel, wrap around, front bumper shall be provided the full width of the cab. The
bumper shall have a recessed step cut into the right-side trailing portion. The step shall
have an aluminum tread plate surface.
Air horns
Two (2) Grover Stuttertone 21” air horns shall be recess mounted in the front bumper.
The air horns shall be mounted in the chassis frame channels, one (1) on each side of
the front bumper hose compartment. The air horns shall be mounted with the Grover
supplied mounting brackets.
Tow eyes front
Two (2) chrome plated tow eyes shall be provided and shall be attached directly to the
front frame extension. The tow eyes shall be constructed of 1-inch plate steel with a 3
inch inside diameter hole, large enough for a tow chain end hook to pass through.
They shall be attached on the outside of the frame rails to allow for maximum room in
the hose well. The tow eyes are to terminate through the front face of the front bumper.
Tow eyes rear
Two tow eyes shall be furnished at the rear of the body below the tailboard. The tow
eyes shall be attached the chassis frame and shall be constructed of 1-inch plate steel
with a 3inch inside diameter hole, large enough for a tow chain end hook to pass
through.
Gravel shield
A gravel shield shall be installed filling the area above the front chassis extension rails.
This shield shall be constructed of .125" thick bright aluminum tread plate.
Front hose well and storage
A hose well shall be installed in the center of the gravel shield. This hose well shall be
constructed of .125" aluminum. The hose well shall be large enough for 100’ of 1-3/4”
rubber lined fire hose with a 1-½” TFT nozzle with a pistol grip. The well shall be
mounted between the extension rails.
A second equipment storage well shall be installed in the gravel shield on the right side
of the right frame rail behind the in-bumper mounted mechanical siren. This equipment
storage well shall be constructed of .125" aluminum covered with a diamond plate lid.
The lid shall have two notches cut in it so that it can be removed for access into the
storage well.
The hose well shall be covered with a raised diamond plate lid attached with a piano
hinge. The lid shall cover the area over both storage wells and shall be large enough
to allow for the placement of an additional 100 feet of 1 ¾ inch hose which will be
connected to the hose in the hose well. The lid shall have a quick release latch and
shall have one gas strut to hold it in the open position. The gas strut shall be located
so that it does not interfere with the deployment of hose from the hose well. A slot shall
be made in the cover for the uncharged hose to pass through to the connection. The
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hose connection shall be located on officer side with a chrome swivel elbow above the
gravel shield.
Front axle
The front axle shall be a Hendrickson Steertech NXT front steer axle system. It shall
have a minimum rating of twenty thousand pounds capacity.
Front axle suspension
The front axle suspension shall be Hendrickson parabolic leaf spring system designed
for the expected load with full equipment and crew. A minimum twenty-thousand-
pound capacity front axle suspension shall be used.
Double acting hydraulic shock absorbers shall 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 tires and wheels mounted on the
axle and installed on the chassis.
Rear axle
The rear axle shall be a Meritor brand axle with a minimum capacity rating of twenty-
four thousand (24K) pounds. It shall be designed for expected loads with full
equipment, water and crew. The rear axle shall be equipped with oil bath type wheel
end seals. The axle and seals shall contain synthetic oil.
Vehicle top speed
The vehicle shall have an electronically controlled maximum speed of 68 MPH.
Rear axle suspension
Rear axle suspension shall be a Neway ADZ124-Air 24000-pound air ride suspension.
The suspension is to be designed to support a fully loaded and crewed fire apparatus.
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.
Cables shall be attached to the air reservoir drains and routed to the driver side of the
apparatus allowing the reservoirs to be drained of liquid by pulling on the cable. A label
shall be located on the lower body rub rail indicating the location of the cable.
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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 outside air system inlet/outlet connection shall be provided and mounted in the
driver's cab step area. This connection shall be clearly labeled as to the function. A
pipe thread frame coupling will be provided with 1/4" npt threads. PFA will install the
appropriate air hose quick connect fittings.
Wabco ABS braking system
A four channel, single rear axle WABCO ABS braking system with ESC shall be
supplied and installed on the chassis.
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. The system shall be
programed to disengage at vehicle speeds above 35 mph.
Front Wheels
The front wheels shall be Alcoa polished aluminum with a chrome accessory
package.
Front tires
The front tires shall be Michelin XFE highway tread, tubeless radial tires.
Rear Wheels
The rear wheels shall be Alcoa polished aluminum with a chrome accessory
package.
Rear tires
The rear tires shall be Michelin XDN2 all weather tread, tubeless radial tires.
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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 of an approved
IQA for the engine to the fire department.
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 and
water mixture to keep the coolant from freezing to a temperature of -34 deg 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 re-circulation baffles to eliminate the
possibility of re-circulation of "hot" air to the face of the radiator core. The bottom of
the radiator shall have a re-circulation baffle from the radiator to the frame rails.
Charge air cooler
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 of an approved
IQA to the fire department 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.
Corrosion inhibitor
Pencool corrison inhibitor will be installed in the chassis cooling system.
Rubber coolant hoses
The entire chassis cooling system shall have new thermoid rubber hoses. This shall
include all hoses associated with the engine coolant/ heating system.
All coolant hose clamps shall be of the spring style clamp or the constant tension
type clamp. Crimp style clamps will not be accepted.
Auxiliary engine cooler
The cooling system shall have one (1) auxiliary engine cooler mounted in the upper
radiator water pipe. The apparatus shall have the fire pump water circulated to the
cooler from a valve located on the apparatus pump panel.
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Diesel engine
The chassis shall be powered by a Cummins X12 diesel engine. The motor shall
meet the following specifications;
• 450HP Cummins X12
• Fan Clutch for X12
• A Jacobs Auxiliary Engine Compression Brake (see below for additional
instructions).
• 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 X12
• Engine Exhaust System with DPF/SCR Inline X12
• 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 X12
• Engine/ pump heat exchanger
The builder must provide an IQA for the chassis configuration specified.
All engine fluids shall be checked from one easily accessible location.
Standard Equipment on the engine to include the following:
GOVERNOR: Electronic Controls
INJECTORS: Electronically controlled unit type
AIR CLEANER: Donaldson or equal with fresh air intake
OIL FILTER: A full flow and by-pass
LUBE OIL FILTERS: Non-drainback, thermostatically controlled with full flow cooling
FUEL FILTERS: Two fuel filters providing 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 26 cfm compressor will be provided.
Engine warranty
The engine shall have the standard 5 year Cummins Warranty.
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.
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The brake lights shall illuminate when the Jacobs Brake is in operation.
The Jacobs Brake shall be inoperative when the chassis is in pump mode.
Alternator
One (1) Delco-Remy 270 Amp alternator shall be installed on the engine. This
alternator is internally rectified and regulated.
Engine fast idle
The chassis shall be equipped with an Electronic Idle Control (EIC) for the electronic
engine. The preset speed shall be adjustable.
The fast idle provision will only function when the parking brake is set and the
transmission is in neutral.
A manual control switch for the fast idle function shall be installed in the muti-plex
displays.
Pump governor control system
The chassis shall be equipped with an FRC Total Control pump governor system. A
pressure transducer is to be installed in the fire pump discharge chest. The system
shall directly control engine rpm or pump discharge pressure.
The control unit shall be mounted on the apparatus pump panel and shall enable the
operator to select either engine speed or pressure operation of the electronic pump
control system.
The control unit will display all vital engine operating parameters such as engine
temperature, oil temperature, engine RPM, voltage and fuel level.
Exhaust system
The exhaust system shall be mounted with the exhaust ending at the right side of the
engine in front of the dual rear wheels.
Builder shall contact Poudre Fire Authority for final end finish of exhaust system for
appropriate hook-up with the existing station exhaust system.
Transmission
The transmission shall be an Allison Gen 5-E 4000 EVS five speed automatic
transmission with electronic controls.
The transmission shall be equipped with a lock-up control circuit that will
automatically shift the transmission into 4th gear lock-up when the pump is shifted
into gear.
The transmission shall be programmed to automatically shift into the neutral position
if the vehicle parking brake is engaged with the transmission still in the drive position.
Transmission shall have an opening for 1 PTO, operation for generator.
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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.
Transmission warranty
The chassis shall have a five (5) year unlimited mileage/Parts & Labor warranty for
the Allison HD transmission.
Power take off
One (1) PTO shall be provided and installed on the vehicle transmission. The PTO
shall provide power to the hydraulic pump for the 120 volt generator. During pump
operations, the operator shall not have to return the diesel motor to idle so as to
engage the PTO. To accomplish this the PTO shall be designed and installed so as
to be operating whenever the diesel motor is running.
Fluid check access
The engine oil dipstick, transmission oil dipstick, engine coolant sight glass and the
windshield wiper fluid fill shall be easily accessible at one location. Checking of these
fluids shall not entail tilting the apparatus cab.
Drive lines
Universal joints and drive shafts shall be balanced to prevent drive line vibration.
Fuel tank
The D.O.T. certified fuel tank shall be constructed of 12-gauge steel and shall have a
minimum draw capacity of 65 gallons (US). It shall be mounted with steel straps
which are bolted to the bottom frame flange to allow for easy removal. The tank shall
not drag or interfere with the vehicle angle of departure. Single fuel pickup and return
tubes shall be provided which include an extension loop for serviceability. 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 located behind the rear axle.
Fuel lines
All fuel lines shall be Parker brand stainless steel wire braided hose with re-usable
fittings. A serviceability loop providing extra hose shall be included in the fuel lines.
Fuel filter
The standard Cummins diesel motor primary fuel filter shall be installed on the
engine. The filter shall be installed in a manner that provides for easy access and
ease of changing.
c) Custom Cab
General
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 meet all current
NFPA 1901standards.
The cab shall have a minimum of 10 inch raised roof. The design of the cab shall be
a 100 inch wide cab-over-engine style, one piece tilting cab. It shall have an "Open
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Space" design, free of interior walls or obstructions. The cab shall have four (4) side
entry/ exit doors, two on each side. 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 cab length measuring from the cab exterior front to the exterior rear wall
shall be approximately 153 inches. The measurement from the front axle center to
the cab rear wall shall be approximately 70 inches.
The overall height of the front, lower roof section, of the cab shall be approximately
103 inches. The overall height of the rear crew cab roof to the ground shall be
approximately 113 inches. The overall height shall be calculated without allowing for
equipment and 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.
Engine tunnel
The engine tunnel shall be designed so as to provide for the following:
• To maximize leg room for the driver and front passenger (officer).
• To maximize open space between the top of the tunnel and the cab ceiling.
• Allow as much room as possible in the rear cab crew area.
The engine tunnel shall have a Line-x coating on the surfaces inside of the cab.
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 builder shall specify the type of material and its thickness in the bid
proposal.
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Cab steps
The forward cab steps and the 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.
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. This
hand rail shall be located on the lower half of the door below the window. It shall be
red in color.
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.
Cab door restraining straps
Each cab door shall have a heavy duty rubber restraining strap installed on the
interior hinge side of the door. The strap shall be designed so as to prevent the doors
from being forced too far open by high winds.
Cab windows
The cab shall be provided with the standard window package which shall include a
windshield, manual windows on each cab door and a window on the exterior wall
between the front right cab door and the right rear cab door (jump seat window).
One (1) additional window shall be installed in the back wall of the cab. This window
shall be a narrow window arranged vertically adjacent to the right side rear crew
door. The purpose of this window is to allow firefighters exiting the cab to see
approaching traffic before leaving the cab.
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Dark tinted windows
A dark tint shall be applied to jump seat window and jump seat door windows to aide
in cab cooling and to help protect passengers from radiant solar energy. The tint
shall provide 100% UV protection and allow 30% light passage.
Wheel well liners
To reduce road splash underneath the cab and allow for easy cleaning, ABS front
wheel well liners shall be installed in the wheel wells. The wheel well liners shall be
a minimum of 22 inches in width.
Stainless steel wheel trim
To reduce road splash on the cab sides, polished stainless steel fenders shall be
installed around outside edge of the wheel openings. An extruded rubber gasket is to
be installed between the fender and the cab to reduce the possibility of electrolysis
between the dissimilar materials.
Cab tilt, lock and suspension system
The cab shall tilt a minimum of 45 degrees for ease of servicing. Tilting will be
accomplished by means of a tilt pump connected to two (2) heavy duty double acting
lift cylinders. It shall be equipped with a positive locking mechanism (service lock) to
hold the cab in the full tilt position. Release of the service lock shall be by means of
a push-pull twist lock cable assembly. The cylinders shall have velocity fuses at the
base to prevent the cab from falling in the event of a hydraulic hose failure.
Activation device shall be in an easily accessible area. A manual override system to
allow the raising and lowering of the cab if the power unit has malfunctioned shall be
installed and located in an easily accessible area.
Cab interior trim and finish
The interior finish shall have as few plastic panels as possible. The cab dash board
and engine tunnel finish shall be black in color. The remaining cab interior surfaces
shall be gray in color. All door areas and panels subject to damage shall be finished
with brushed aluminum panels.
Air bag restraint system
The cab shall be equipped with a roll-over protection air bag system. The system
shall be designed to protect the vehicle occupants seated in the driver, front
passenger and rear out board seating positions in the event of a roll-over type
accident.
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.
Engine tunnel console
There shall be a console attached to the top of the engine tunnel inside of the cab
located between the driver and officer seats. The console shall consist of two
portions, upper and lower. The upper portion shall be attached to the angled section
of the cab dash board between the driver and officer positions. The lower portion
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shall be attached to the horizontal section of the engine tunnel between the driver
and officer positions.
Installed in the upper portion shall be the control for the electronic siren, the controls
for the traffic adviser lights and the 800 Mhz radio.
Installed in the lower portion shall be the Knox Box key storage unit and four (4) cup
holders.
An aluminum storage box shall be installed directly to the rear of the engine tunnel
console. The storage box shall be designed as follows: 20 inches wide, 20 inches
deep, 10 inches high. The box shall have two internal, side to side, dividers to make
three sections. The forward section shall be 10 inches wide the remaining two
sections shall each be 5 inches wide. The top of the box shall be open.
Outside cab storage compartments
Three (3) outside access storage compartments shall be provided, one over the front
wheel on the driver side and two lower compartments behind the jump seat doors,
one each side of the vehicle. The compartment doors shall be hinged style, with
hinge forward and D handle door latches.
The driver side over the wheel compartment will be used to house the drivers SCBA.
The inside dimensions of the compartment shall be approximately 40 inches high, 23
inches wide and 25 inches deep.
This compartment shall be accessible through an outside door located above the left
side front wheel and from the crew area of the cab by means of a hinged door. The
inside compartment door shall face the rear wall of the cab and be hinged on the
right or inside edge. The exterior compartment door shall have one (1) gas strut to
hold the door in the open position. The strut shall be mounted at the top of the door.
A chrome scuff plate, compartment door width, shall be affixed to the cab body below
the compartment door so that SCBA straps and buckles do not damage the cab
paint.
The compartment shall be constructed with a permanently installed, vertical, inner
partition located approximately 15 inches from the outside compartment opening.
The partition will create an attachment point for the SCBA bracket causing it to be
within easier reach from the outside of the cab.
The space created between the inner partition and the back wall of the compartment
shall have three (3) shelves which are accessible from the in-cab compartment
opening. If possible, these shelves shall be adjustable. There shall be no upward
break or lip on the shelves on the side where the access door is located.
There shall be one (1) full depth and full width shelf located above the SCBA which
would be the upper terminus for the inner vertical partition. This shelf shall be
situated approximately 26 inches above the floor of the compartment. This shelf shall
be accessible from both the outside and inside compartment openings. The body of
this compartment shall be installed in the cab so as to allow for the maximum space
for the driver seat to be moved to its furthest back position.
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There shall be two (2) lower compartments located in the dead space between the
jump seat doors and the back wall of the cab, one on each side of the cab. The
compartments shall be accessed from outside of the cab and shall not interfere with
the officer SCBA that is accessible from the right side jump seat door.
The driver side lower compartment shall be open at the back allowing access into the
under seat compartment below the forward facing seats on the back wall of the cab.
Inside cab storage compartments
Beneath the officer and driver seats there shall be a storage/ radio compartment
approximately 19-1/2" wide x 17" long x 7" high. The compartment shall have a door
to prevent stored materials from spilling out. The door shall have a horizontal piano
type hinge attached to the upper edge of the compartment opening. Access through
this door shall be from the side of the seat box.
Beneath the forward facing jump seats a compartment shall be provided which is as
large as possible. The compartment shall have a drop down door on the forward
surface of the compartment. The door shall have a paddle latch at the top of the
door. The compartment shall not interfere with the wheel well steps, the rear wall
mount standalone air pack, nor shall it be so tall as to make the forward facing seats
uncomfortable to sit in.
A cabinet shall be placed at the rear of the engine tunnel, between the rear facing
jump seat and the compartment behind the driver seat. This cabinet shall have a top
tray that is 5 inches deep with a full width lid covering the tray. The lid shall include a
positive latch and gas struts to hold the lid open. The area below the top tray shall be
open at the rear with a mesh netting material to cover the opening. The dimensions
and details of this cabinet will be verified at the pre-construction meeting.
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
A heater with a minimum 42,000 BTU rating and an air conditioner with a 23,000
BTU rating shall be installed. The heater, defroster and air conditioner shall be
controlled through the multi-plex display/ control unit.
An additional HVAC control shall be installed in the cab ceiling above the forward
facing crew seats at the back of the cab. The control surface shall be oriented
towards the back for ease of access from the crew seats.
Windshield wipers
Two speed electric windshield wipers with intermittent operation capability shall be
installed on the front of the cab. The control for the windshield wipers shall be clearly
labeled and within easy reach of the driver. A windshield washer reservoir shall be
install in a location where it can be easily refilled.
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Mirrors
Two (2) Ramco heated remote control mirrors model #CRM-1350PCHR, upper
heated remote mirror and lower convex mirror shall be provided and mounted on
hard mount posts, one on each front cab door. The mirrors shall be attached by a
lower post only and have a convex mirror located below of the main mirror.
The mirrors shall be mounted low enough on the door to allow good visibility from the
driver’s position. Confirm mirror manufacturer and installation 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 design 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
High beam indicator light
"Cab Door Open" indicator light
“Compartment Door Open” indicator light
Headlight control switch
Jake Brake control switches
Dash rheostat for instrumentation lighting control
Wiper and washer control switches
Parking brake control valve
Transmission overheat warning
A Transmission temperature light & buzzer shall be provided on the dash panel.
Speedometer deactivation in pump mode
The speedometer and odometer shall be deactivated while in pumping mode.
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Exterior grab handles (cab)
The cab shall have Hansen International 1¼ inch knurled aluminum grab handles
installed at each door position to assist personnel with entering and exiting the cab.
There shall be one grab handle next to each door. The grab handles shall be a three
(3) piece design, constructed of bright anodized extruded aluminum and shall be a
minimum of 18 inches long. The handles shall be equipped with integral red colored
lights directed towards the apparatus body so as to provide back lighting for the
handle. There shall be a chrome backing plate affixed to the cab body behind each
grab rail.
An additional grab handle shall be provided on the front right corner of the cab for
use in conjunction with the front bumper step.
The exact location of each grab handle shall be confirmed at the pre-construction
meeting.
Interior grab handles
A full width grab handle shall be provided on the inside face of the two rear crew
compartment doors. The grab handle shall be attached to the door so that it span
across the lower part of the window. It shall be red in color. Consult with PFA for
exact location of grab handles at pre-construction.
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 tires. Mud flaps shall be a minimum of
22" wide to protect the underneath of the cab and body and shall be of the spray free
design. The mud flaps are to be 6" above the ground and extend 1-1/2" outside
wheel well.
Driver and officer seats
The driver seat shall be a Bostrom Sierra 3615-0 series EX8/ABTS LHS(R)ROL SH1
ROSEN non-SCBA 8-Way Electric ABTS ITS RollTek seat.
The officer seat shall be a Bostrom Sierra 3614-7 series EX8/ABTS RHS(R)ROL
SH1 ROSEN non-SCBA 8-Way Electric ABTS ITS RollTek seat.
The seats shall have full back/forward and up and down movement to accommodate
a wide range of stature. The seats shall have tapered and padded seat cushions with
mechanical suspension.
Rear facing seat
One (1) Rear facing jump seat shall be provided and mounted behind the officer
seat. The seat shall be a Bostrom Tanker 350 ABTS/ SLS RollTek seat with a
Bostrom SecureAll SCBA locking system. The seat shall be fixed mounted.
Rear wall forward facing seats
Two (2) rear wall forward facing seats shall be provided.
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• One shall be a Bostrom ITS non SCBA fixed bottom seat with adjustable arm
rests. It shall be located on the right side of the seat pedestal.
• The second forward facing seat shall be a Bostrom Tanker 350 ABTS/ SLS
RollTek seat with a Bostrom SecureAll SCBA locking system. The seat shall
be fixed mounted and shall be located on the left side of the seat pedestal.
Occupants sitting in these seats shall be able to have both feet on the main
floor when seated. The seats shall also not compromise the installation of the
Officers SCBA that is to be mounted on 45 degree bracket in the space
between the jump seat and the jump seat door.
The forward facing seats shall have integrated 3 point shoulder harness type seat
belts. The seat belt orientation shall be left to right for the driver side seat and right to
left for the officer side seat. The seat belt orientation for the rear facing seat shall be
right to left.
The specific layout of seats in the rear cab area shall be confirmed at the pre-
construction meeting.
S.C.B.A. Seat brackets
Three (3) Bostrom Secure-all Tanker 79-0320 SCBA brackets shall be provided and
mounted in the cab area. They shall be able to accommodate Scott air packs
equipped with an EBSS and pack alert systems.
There also shall be one (1) standard SCBA bracket provided and installed as
directed below.
One (1) SecureAll bracket shall be installed in the rear facing jump seat.
One (1) SecureAll bracket shall be installed in the left forward facing jump seat.
One (1) SecureAll bracket shall be mounted on a pedestal set at a 45-degree angle
towards the right side jump seat door. The officer shall be able to don the SCBA off
this bracket while standing on the ground at the jump seat location.
One (1) standard SCBA bracket shall be mounted in the compartment above the
front wheel on the driver side.
Confirm with PFA at the pre-construction conference for specific mounting location of
all brackets before installation.
Coat hooks
Four (4) coat hooks shall be provided and installed in the cab. Pack-track material
shall be attached to the cab walls which will be the anchor point for the coat hooks.
Two (2) of the hooks shall be on the back wall of the cab; one (1) on each outboard
side of the rear wall forward facing seats. The two (2) remaining hooks shall be
mounted on the side wall outboard of the forward facing jump seats above the air
pack bracket, high enough to allow for a fire helmet to be hung above the SCBA.
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d) 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 above the pump compartment. The compartment is to be easily
accessible from the front of the pump module when the cab is tilted.
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.
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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) engine start button shall be located on the lower left dash panel. It shall be
wired to heavy duty solenoid rated at not less than 1100 amps. The battery indicator
light is to be located directly above the start button to indicate that the battery bank is
on.
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 charged.
The charger/ conditioner shall be mounted parallel with the side wall of the cab on
the top of the interior compartment behind the driver position.
One (1) Kussmaul Super Auto-eject plug-in receptacle shall be provided. The
receptacle shall include a delux cover bar graph (part number 63-11-2106) which will
indicate the condition of the batteries. The plug-in receptacle shall be installed on the
left side of the cab behind the rear crew door. The receptacle shall be red in color.
Three (3) multi-plug electrical outlet strips shall be provided and connected to the
charger/ conditioner. The outlet strips are to provide 120 volt power to accessories in
the cab. The location of these outlet strips will be determined at the pre-construction
meeting.
The installation location of the charger/ conditioner and auto-eject receptacle shall be
confirmed at the pre-construction meeting.
120 volt electrical outlets
Three (3) 120 volt outlets shall be provided in the apparatus body compartments as
follows:
• One (1) in the right side front compartment (R1).
• One (1) in the right side rear compartment (R-3).
• One (1) in the left side rear compartment (L-3).
The outlets shall be wired so as to be electrified when the shore line is connected to
the fire station 120 volt power. The specific locations in each compartment for the
outlets is to be provided by PFA at pre-construction conference.
Component control switches
A panel of control switches shall be provided and installed on the dash board within
easy reach of the driver. The control switches shall be for the following components:
1. Siren brake (red in color)
2. Windshield wipers on/ off and speed
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3. Headlights
4. Instrument panel dimmer
5. Jake Brake on/ off
6. Jake Brake high/ medium/ low
7. On Spot chain system on/ off (including a safety cover)
The exact location of each switch will be confirmed at the pre-construction meeting.
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 and information. 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, located outside of the display screen and 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/ city (the switch shall default to the air horn)
• PTO engage/ disengage
• Cab and body door open 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
• Officer screen sleep mode
• Scene lighting
• Cab interior lighting
Captain display:
Screen 1(default screen) shall provide:
• Seat belt information display
• Speedometer
• Cab and body door open indication
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• 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:
• Backing alarm override
• Officer screen sleep mode
• Scene lighting
• Cab interior lighting
Radios/ Laptop computer/ AVL transponder
Poudre Fire Authority shall provide one (1) Motorola 800 Mhz radio system, an AVL
unit, and a laptop computer system. These three communication units shall be
installed within easy reach for a person seated in the officer seat. The builder shall
install the proper low profile antennas for all three units on the left side of the cab
roof. The antenna leads for these units shall be routed to an area near the officer
seat. Power for the three units shall be supplied from the batteries and routed to the
installation location of the three units.
The installation location for each of these units shall be identified at the pre-
construction meeting and verified, prior to installation, at the mid-construction
meeting.
Intercom system
A David Clark intercom system with stations for four (4) seating positions shall be
provided and installed in the cab. The system shall include a Model DCC-U3816
Dual Radio Interface for the officer, a U3811 for the driver and a U3802 for the three
rear seats, four (4) #H3342 headphones and a U3800 control station.
Two (2) push to talk buttons shall be installed and connected to the 800 MHz radio
system. The buttons shall be red in color and installed one at the officer position and
one at the driver position. The installation location for these buttons shall be
identified at the pre-construction meeting and re-confirmed, prior to installation, at the
mid-construction meeting.
Rear/ side view cameras and display
Two (2) rearview cameras shall be supplied and installed, one (1) the rear surface of
the apparatus and one (1) on the right side of the cab.
The rear camera shall be center mounted on the rear face of the apparatus body
below the hose bed and above the rear compartment. The location of the rear
camera shall afford the driver a clear view of the rear of the vehicle without
interfering with hose and equipment at the rear of the apparatus.
The second camera shall be installed on the right side of the vehicle to allow for full
view of any right side blind spots.
Both cameras shall be wired to the drivers multi-plex display with day & night
brightness modes. A communication microphone is to be installed at the rear of the
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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.
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.
Electric/ air horn selector switch
A switch shall be supplied and installed within reach of the driver for the selection air
or electric horn operation at the steering wheel horn button. The switch shall be
clearly labeled with a back-lit legend.
ICC Lights
The following vehicle clearance and marker lights shall be installed in conformance
with with FMVSS 108.
Five (5) cab face mounted Whelen OS series amber LED clearance lights shall be
installed above the windshield.
Two (2) Whelen OS series amber LED marker lights shall be installed in the rub rail
below the R-1 and L-1 compartment doors, one (1) each side.
Two (2) Whelen OS series amber LED turn signal lights shall be installed in the rub
rail below the R-1 and L-1 compartment doors, one (1) each side.
Five (5) Truck-Lite 33 series red marker lights shall be recess mounted in the rear
surface of the tailboard. The part number for these lights is 33075R.
Rear turn/ stop/ reverse lights
Two (2) modular LED light modules housing the D.O.T required rear lights and the
lower rear warning lights shall be installed on the rear surface of the apparatus body.
The light modules shall be Whelen model number M6FCV4. They shall be mounted
one on each side of the rear surface below the hose bed level. Each modular light
unit shall include the following lights: (position numbers are from the bottom to the
top)
• Position 1 shall have one (1) Whelen M6 series warning light with a red lens.
• Position 2 shall have one (1) Whelen model number M6BTT LED red stop/tail
light.
• Position 3 shall have one (1) Whelen model number M6T LED amber arrow
directional signal light.
• Position 4 shall have one (1) Whelen model number M6BUW LED clear
reverse light.
Headlights
Halogen headlights, separate high and low beam lights, shall be supplied and
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mounted in a chrome plated bezel on the front of the vehicle. The chrome plated
bezel is to be designed for four lights in each of the two (left side and right side)
bezels. The headlights will be mounted in the upper positions in the bezel, low
beams in the outer position. The headlights shall have a wide-beam angle for
maximum side view illumination.
The headlights shall be controlled by a switch separate from the multi-plex display. It
switch shall be a three position switch; off, marker lights, headlights.
Daytime running lights
The headlights shall be set up so as to operate as daytime running lights.
Front turn signals
Two (2) Whelen M series amber LED Guide arrow turn signals (part number M6T)
shall be installed on the front face of the vehicle. They shall be placed above warning
light/ headlight bezel.
Cornering lamps
Two (2) Whelen Ion Series 12 volt LED 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 recess mounted in the 45 degree
angle section of the front bumper, one on each side.
Reverse lighting
A lighting system for illumination while backing the apparatus shall be installed. This
system shall be connected to the reverse mode of the chassis transmission so as to
activate the lights. The reverse lighting system shall include the following lights:
1. The backing lights located in the D.O.T rear of body unitized light package.
2. The two (2) lights installed in the lower side rub rails behind the rear axle.
These lights shall be angled towards the back of the apparatus body so as to
provide illumination of the area adjacent to the back of the apparatus.
3. The rear scene lights located at the top of the body on each side of the hose
bed.
Cab step lights
Lights shall be recess mounted in the step-well area of each cab door. The lights
shall be Whelen 3 inch Round Super LED model number 3SCOCDCR lights. The
lights shall illuminate the step-well of the corresponding cab door when it is opened.
Rear step lights
Two (2) Whelen PELCC light fixtures for the illumination of the rear tail board shall be
provided and installed on the rear face of the body. The light fixtures shall have a
chrome plated hood directing the light downward onto the tail board. The light
fixtures shall be located between the top of the rear compartment and below the
bottom of the hose bed. The lights shall be wired to the panel light switch at the
pump operators panel.
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Cab ground lighting
One LED type ground light shall be mounted beneath each cab door. The lights shall
be Whelen 3 inch Round Super LED model 3SCOCDCR lights. These lights shall be
designed to provide illumination on the ground area under each cab door. All of the
cab ground lights shall automatically activate when the parking brake is set. The
lights shall meet the current NFPA 1901specifications.
Body ground lighting
Six (6) Whelen 3 inch Round Super LED model 3SCOCDCR LED underbody lights
shall be provided and installed under the apparatus body. There shall be one light
below each of the compartments L-1, L-3, R-1 and R-3 and two underbody lights
mounted under the rear tail board, one on each side. The underbody lights shall
illuminate when the vehicle parking brake is set. The lights shall meet the current
NFPA 1901specifications.
Scene lights
Three (3) 12 volt LED scene lights shall be provided and installed as listed below.
Cab sides; one (1) Whelen M 9 Series LZC light shall be flush mounted on each
upper side of the cab aft of the low roof section. The lights are to be individually
controlled in the multi-plex displays and labeled as Left Scene Light and Right Scene
Light. The lights shall automatically illuminate when the cab doors are opened on the
appropriate side.
Front of the cab; one (1) 30 inch wide Rigid Industries light shall be installed on the
front brow of the cab above the windshield, center mounted. The light is to be
controlled in the multi-plex displays and labeled as Front Scene Light.
Rear of the body; the scene light function of the upper rear face warning lights shall
be controlled in the multi-plex displays and labeled as Rear Scene Lights. The rear
scene lights shall also illuminate when the vehicle transmission in placed in the
reverse position.
Compartment lights
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.
Install one (1) task light over the plumber’s compartment slide out tray.
Install one (1) task light below the shelf in the right side compartment ahead of the
rear wheels.
Hose bed lights
A lighting system shall be provided and installed in the hose bed area for illuminating
the hose bed. A Night-Stick LED lighting system shall be used for this application.
The specific location for the lighting system is to be determined at pre-construction
meeting.
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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 in the center console. The siren control head
shall be mounted within easy reach of the driver. The siren shall be equipped with a
PA function.
Siren speakers
The chassis shall have two (2) Whelen, model SA314A, 100 watt speakers recess
mounted in the right side of the front bumper.
Mechanical siren
A Federal brand Q2b mechanical siren shall be installed in the front bumper on the
left side. The motor section of the siren shall be recess mounted in the bumper with
the remaining section of the siren, where sound is emitted through the front and side
grills, shall be exposed. The siren shall be operated from a foot switch on floor of the
driver position.
A siren brake switch shall be mounted on the dash within easy reach of the driver.
The switch shall be red in color.
Rear signal buttons
Two (2) weatherproof push button switches shall be installed at rear of body to
activate the electric chassis horn. One switch shall be located on each side of the
hose bed.
The signal buttons shall be installed at shoulder height when operator is standing on
the tailboard. The switches shall also be within reach of a person standing at ground
level. The rear signal buttons shall operate only the electric horn.
The switches are to be used as a signal to the driver for moving and stopping the
apparatus during hose loading operations.
Bell
A large chrome polished bell shall be provided and installed on the left side of the
extended front bumper. The bell shall be operated by a momentary type switches in
the cab within reach of the driver and officer positions. Inscribed on the bell shall be
in large print the words: "In Honor of __________.” Consult with PFA at
preconstruction conference for final inscription and layout.
Officer map light
A Hella -Marine model #2AB 004532-161 shall be provided and mounted on the
Officer side of the cab center console. 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. All of the emergency response lights
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shall Whelen brand. Verify final lighting layout with PFA at pre-construction
conference.
Roof mounted light bar- A 81 inch Whelen Edge Freedom Series roof mounted light
bar with an internal Opticom emitter 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 third
position from the center of the light bar, on both the red and blue halves, shall
contain a white light.
Lower level forward warning lights- There shall be four (4) forward facing Whelen M6
series LED warning lights on the front fascia of the apparatus, two on each side of
the grill. These lights shall be installed in the bezel below the headlights. The lenses
for the lights on the right side of the cab shall be red in color. The lenses for the lights
on the left side of the cab shall be blue in color.
Alternating Headlights- The headlights shall be equipped with a system which allows
the high beam head lights to alternate from left to right for emergency response.
Operator selection of high beams shall override the flashing function until the low
beams are re-selected.
Lower forward intersection lights- Two (2) Whelen M6 series LED lights with red
lenses shall be recess mounted in the side trailing portion of the front bumper, one
light on each side of the vehicle.
Lower side mid-ship warning lights- Two (2) Whelen M6 series LED lights with blue
lenses shall be installed, mid-ship, on the side of the apparatus, one on each side.
The lights shall be mounted in the lower section of the pump panel as follows:
• The left side warning light shall be installed in the center of the recessed area
where the drain controls are located.
• The right side warning light shall be installed in the center of the lower pump
panel directly above the recessed pump drain control area.
These lights shall de-activate when the pump shift control lever is placed in the pump
position.
Lower rear side warning lights- Two Whelen M6R series LED lights with red lenses
shall be installed in the body above the rear wheels, one on each side of the
apparatus.
Upper rear warning lights- Two (2) Whelen model Rotobeam Super LED lights with
red lenses shall be installed at the rear of the apparatus (part number R416RF).
They shall be mounted on stanchions above the hose bed, one each side.
Upper rear surface warning lights- Two (2) Whelen model M9BCZ LED lights with
blue lenses shall be installed on the upper rear surface of the apparatus body, one
on each side of the hose bed.
The scene light function of the upper rear face warning lights shall function as
described in the Scene Light section of this specification.
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Lower rear surface warning lights- Two Whelen M6R LED lights shall be installed in
lowest position of the modular tail light assembly, one light shall be installed on each
side. The lenses for these lights shall be red in color.
3M Opticom
One (1) 3M model one model 792H Opticom emitter shall be installed and mounted
in the light bar on the cab roof to maximize forward throw of light. The Opticom
emitter shall activate with the emergency response warning light after the park brake
is released. The emitter shall be wired so that it will automatically turn off with the
setting of the park brake.
Traffic direction light bar
A traffic advisor system shall be provided on rear of vehicle using; eight (8) Whelen
Wide-angle ION series amber Super-LED lights with clear lenses, and 25 Scan-
Lock™ flash patterns. The center pair of lights shall be split amber/red with the red
lights connected to the brake light circuit on vehicle. The outer most amber lights
shall be connected to the turn signal circuit on the vehicle. Lights shall be individually
mounted with chrome bezels and evenly distributed on the rear cross member above
the hose bed.
A Whelen control box shall be located in the cab within easy reach of the driver. The
control box shall have buttons or switches which allow for the following:
• On/off
• Bright/ dim
• Right direction
• Left direction
• Center
• Flash
The flash pattern of this light system shall activate when the master emergency
warning light switch is in the on position.
e) Mid-ship Pump Compartment Module
The pump compartment module shall be constructed of an extruded aluminum
structure. Panels covering the outer surface of the module shall be constructed and
install as described below.
Pump module side panels
Full height and width panels shall be attached to the left and right sides of the pump
module. The upper section, enclosing the electric cord reels and located above the
pump control panels, shall be .125" thick bright aluminum tread plate. The pump
operator panels shall be constructed of 12-gauge type 304 brushed stainless steel
material.
Each pump valve control shall be immediately adjacent to its respective gauge. The
valve controls shall be properly labeled and color coded for ease of use. All markings
shall be permanent in nature.
Adequate illumination shall be provided for all gauges and controls by means of a
shielded and water tight light assembly with LED lights located below the upper tread
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plate section. The on/off switch for all pump panel lights, on both sides of the vehicle,
shall be waterproof and located on the driver side control panel.
An Elkhart Brass model #471 pump pressure and vacuum checking assembly shall
be provided and mounted on the outside of the pump operators control panel.
Assembly shall include plug type caps.
An apparatus manufacturer's data plate shall be provided and installed at the pump
control panel. Data plate shall include results of the ULI pump test, date of the test
and the fire pump serial number. The data plate shall be permanently stamped and
held in place with screw type fasteners.
Black welting shall be provided around all panel cut-outs where pump intakes and
discharges extend through the panels.
Poudre Fire Authority has a standard pump panel layout. Consult with PFA for
consistency in pump layout before construction.
Pump compartment front panel
The front wall of the pump compartment module shall be overlaid entirely with
aluminum tread plate and fastened with mechanical fasteners.
A compartment for the electrical components shall be made in the upper center
portion of the front panel.
A full width access door shall be provided in the front panel for pump maintenance
and repair access purposes. Consult with PFA at pre-construction conference for
exact location and design of the access door.
Left side pump control panel
All pump suction and discharge controls shall be mounted on the left side pump
operator panel so as to permit operation of the pump from a central location.
The panel shall be divided into upper, middle, lower and bottom sections. It shall be
constructed in a manner to prevent excessive moisture, road grime and other road
contaminants from entering the pump module.
The upper section of the panel shall be vertical and shall open a full 90 degrees
without any major disassembly of the panel. Latches shall be installed for positive
closure of the upper section. The controls located on this section of the panel, from
left to right, are as follows:
• a switch panel for six (6) switches (detailed below)
• The large pump intake gauge
• Below the switch panel and the intake gauge shall be the individual discharge
gauges. These are to be situated above the appropriate control lever for each
gauge
• the pump pressure gauge
• below the pump pressure gauge shall be the electric deck gun controller
• the hydraulic generator read-out
• below the engine status alarm and the generator read-out shall be the Foam Pro
controller, the foam tank level gauge and the water tank level gauge
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A yellow colored backing plate shall be installed behind the bezel of each gauge
which connects to a foam capable pump discharge.
The middle section of the panel shall be a full panel width lever control bank for the
sealed lever valve controllers. This section shall be angled so as to permit the
smooth operation of the control levers. On this section the controls shall be located,
from left to right, as follows:
• the front bumper discharge line lever
• the booster reel discharge lever
• the right side 2 ½ inch discharge line
• the rear left side 2 ½ inch discharge line
• the rear center 2 ½ inch discharge line
• the right rear 2 ½ inch discharge line
• the deck gun electric valve controller
• above the deck gun controller shall be the FRC Total Control pressure
governor control
• the right side LDH discharge line
• above the right side LDH controller shall be the pump transfer valve
• the right side 6 inch intake
• above the right side 6 inch intake control shall be the Trident primer control
• the tank to pump lever
• the tank fill lever
All gauges and visual displays shall be installed to be no more than 84 inches above
the level where the operator stands to read the instruments.
A yellow colored backing plate shall be installed around the bezel of each discharge
valve control which is foam capable.
The central midpoint or center line of any control shall be no more than 72 inches
vertically above the ground.
The lower section of the panel shall be vertical. The layout of controls, appliances,
inlets and discharges shall be, from left to right, as follows.
• A bracket for two (2) 2 ½ inch spanner wrenches
• Below the spanner wrench bracket (from left to right) shall be the control
valves for the Auxiliary Engine Cooler and the Pump Cooling systems.
• Below the engine cooler and pump cooling valves shall be the pump test
ports.
• The manual lever for the 2 ½ “pump inlet.
• The 2 1/2 “inlet.
• The FoamPro system specification and instruction placards. These shall be
oriented vertically.
• The Akron valve for the pump inlet.
• The 2 ½” discharge with the pressure gauge directly above it.
• The manual control lever for the 2 ½” discharge.
The bottom section of the left pump panel shall contain the drain valves and a side
emergency warning light. The drain controls shall be arranged in a row from left to
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right. The area containing the drain controls shall be recessed into the frame of the
pump module.
A pump panel diagram shall be provided, for both the left and right panels, indicating
the pump inlets, discharges, valve control and drain control locations. The diagrams
shall be provided to PFA representatives for review and approval at the pre-
construction conference.
Right side pump panel
The panel shall be divided into upper, lower and bottom sections. It shall be
constructed in a manner to prevent excessive moisture, road grime and other road
contaminants from entering the area.
A full panel width polished stainless steel light hood with sealed LED light assemblies
shall be installed to illuminate the right side pump panel. The lights shall be
controlled by the pump panel light switch located in the switch bank on the left side
pump operator panel.
The top portion of the panel shall open a full 90 degrees without any major
disassembly of the panel. The upper panel shall contain a switch bank and a water
tank level indicator as described below.
The lower portion of the panel is to be hinged on the rear of the pump panel. It shall
be able to be fully opened by means of a large piano hinge and positive latch
mechanism. All Discharges and intakes shall have easily removable elbows and
caps that, once removed, will allow the full height and width of the pump panel to
swing open. At each discharge/intake there will be a backing stainless steel plate
that the pump panel will seat against when closed.
The bottom section of the panel shall contain the drain valves. The drain controls
shall be arranged in a row from left to right. The area containing the drain controls
shall be recessed into the frame of the pump module.
Pump control panel switch banks
Left side: A six (6) bank switch panel shall be installed on the vertical section of the
control panel above the lever bank. Placed from left to right the switches are to
control: the left side electric cord rewind, all pump panel lights, the generator excite
and the vehicle air horn. There shall be two blanks placed between the generator
excite switch and the vehicle air horn switch. The switch for the vehicle air horn shall
be red in color.
Right side: A two (2) bank switch panel shall be installed in the center of the upper
section of the right side pump panel. Placed from left to right the switches shall
control: the ladders rack and the electric cord rewind.
Pump control panel lighting
Left side: Adequate illumination for the upper and middle sections of the left side
pump panel shall be provided for by means of one (1) full panel width polished
stainless steel LED light assembly. This light assembly shall be shielded, water tight
and shall direct the light down onto the panel. This assembly shall be installed above
the upper section of the panel.
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Adequate illumination for the lower section of the pump panel, below the lever bank,
shall be provided for by means of two (2) round LED light assemblies. They shall be
installed on the underside of the lever bank shelf and arranged so there is one above
each side of the six inch pump inlet.
Right side: Adequate illumination shall be provided by means of one (1) shielded,
water tight LED light assembly located above the upper section of the right side
pump panel. The control switch shall be located as described above.
Pump panel approval drawings
Approval drawings shall be provided for the left and right side pump panels. The
drawings shall include the location of all controls, gauges and drains. The drawings
shall be submitted for approval prior to the construction of the pump compartment
module.
Heat pan enclosure
A removable casing constructed of aluminum, completely enclosing the underside of
the pump compartment shall be provided. Heat from the vehicle exhaust system will
be retained inside of this enclosure for additional protection from freezing. The
enclosure shall include three individual panels that can be easily removed from their
mounting locations. The lower, center portion of the casing shall have a large access
panel, bolted in place that may be easily removed for routine maintenance. The two
outer slide-out panels are held in place by a single fastener on each panel.
Pump compartment heater
Install one (1) auxiliary heater in the pump compartment. The heater shall have a
switch inside of the pump compartment on or near the unit. The fan shall be installed
so as to be pointed in the downward position to prevent dirt from entering the motor.
f) Pump Controls, Gauges, Indicators and Labels
Pneumatic pump shift
The pump shift shall be air operated and shall incorporate a Waterous built cylinder
with double action piston to shift from road to pump and back.
The pump shift control shall be mounted in the cab within easy reach of the driver.
The control shall be identified as AIR PUMP SHIFT. Operation instructions shall be
permanently inscribed on the plate surrounding the base of the pump shift control.
There shall be a two light indicator system which will notify the operator when the
shift has been completed to PUMP and when the chassis transmission is in correct
pumping gear. The switch that activates the lights shall be mounted on the pump
transmission and positioned so that the pump shift arm activates the switch only
when the shift arm has completed its full travel into PUMP position.
“Ok TO Pump” indicator light
One (1) green indicator light shall be installed on the left side pump panel so as to
display when the pump is engaged and ready to pump. A black label with white
lettering shall read “OK TO PUMP”.
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Priming system
A Trident brand air priming system shall be installed and connected to the suction
side of the fire pump.
A vacuum test shall be performed using a capped suction hose of at least 20' long.
The pump shall be capable of developing 22 in Hg of vacuum and hold the vacuum
with a drop not more than 10 in Hg in 10 minutes.
Pump pressure governor control
The apparatus shall be equipped with an FRC Total Control pressure governor. The
governor shall display all vital engine operating parameters such as engine
temperature, oil pressure, rpm, and voltage. It shall also notify the operator of any
problems with the engine through the information center's alpha/numeric display.
The pressure governor unit shall be installed in strict accordance with the instructions
supplied by Cummins diesel.
Transfer valve control
The transfer valve actuator shall be operated electrically, by a Waterous control
switch mounted on the left side pump panel complete with two indicator lights
indicating PRESSURE and VOLUME. The transfer valve control and indicator lights
shall be located away from the “ok to pump” indicator lights.
Gauges
A Class One brand 6" diameter liquid filled pressure gauge registering up to 400 lbs
per square inch with 1/4" pipe thread connection shall be provided and installed. The
gauge shall be of the type that will not be injured when subjected to a vacuum. The
gauge is to have a white face with black numbers.
A Class One brand, 6" diameter liquid filled compound gauge shall be provided and
connected to the suction side of the pump. It shall be capable of registering at least
400 lbs pressure and 30 inches of vacuum. The gauge shall have a white face with
black numbers.
The gauges, or LED read-outs, for the large diameter discharge and the deck gun
shall be integral to the Akron style 9325 Navigator Pro Controllers. The read-outs
should be for pressure only.
The gauges connected to the remaining discharges (the front bumper line, the left
side 2 ½ inch pump panel discharge, the right side 2 ½ inch pump panel discharge,
the three rear of body discharges and the booster line) shall be Class One brand 2 ½
inch liquid filled pressure gauges. The gauges shall have white faces with black
numbers. The discharge pressure gauges shall be individually identified with
engraved labels.
The individual line pressure gauges are to be aligned with, and above the
corresponding discharge valve control. Consult with PFA at the pre-construction
conference for confirmation on all gauges and pump panel layout.
Water level gauges
Two (2) Class 1 Intelli-guage water tank level gauges shall be provided and installed
on the pump panels. One gauge shall be installed on the left side panel and one on
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the right side pump panel. The gauges shall include a 25% tank level warning
indication feature.
Two (2) Whelen PSTank LED tank level indicator lights shall be supplied and
installed on the upper rear corners of the cab, one on each side.
Foam level gauge
The builder shall provide one (1) Class 1 “Intelli-guage Foam tank level gauge with a
25% tank level warning. The gauge shall be labeled “Foam” and shall be installed on
the left side pump panel.
Pump panel air horn button
A vehicle air horn activation button shall be provided and installed in the left side
pump panel switch bank. The button shall red in color and shall have an illuminated
label stating, “Evacuation Signal”.
Pump panel identification labels
All inlets, discharges and drains shall be provided with color coded labels. The
identification labels shall be provided at the inlet or discharge control, the inlet or
discharge connection and at each drain valve control according to NFPA
recommended standards. The discharges, valves, and gauges shall be labeled for
the hose size to be connected to the outlet and not outlet size. The details of the
panel labels shall be confirmed at the pre-construction meeting.
g) Pump, Plumbing, and Water Tank
Waterous 1500 GPM Two stage fire pump
A Waterous Model CMUC 20 two stage centrifugal fire pump shall be installed mid-
ship on the vehicle chassis. The pump shall be rated at a capacity of 1500 GPM.
Two (2) 6" suction arms shall be furnished and located one on the left side and one
on the right side of the pump.
The fire pump shall incorporate a high strength involute tooth form HY-VO chain
drive transmission.
The shift engagement shall be accomplished by a free-sliding collar and shall
incorporate an internal locking mechanism to ensure that the collar will be
maintained in ROAD or PUMP operation.
Pump shall deliver the percentage of rated discharge at pressures indicated below:
• 100% of rated capacity at 150 pounds net pressure
• 70% of rated capacity at 200 pounds net pressure
• 50% of rated capacity at 250 pounds net pressure
• 100% of rated capacity at 165 pounds net pressure
Impeller hubs must be "Flame Plated", impregnated with tungsten carbide to assure
maximum pump life and efficiency despite the presence of abrasive particles, such
as fine sand, in the water being pumped.
The main pump body shall be horizontally split and shall be in two sections for easy
removal of the entire impeller assembly including wear rings without disturbing
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installation of the pump on the chassis. The pump case halves shall be bolted
together on a single horizontal plane using a single gasket.
The pump body is to be of close grain grey iron. All moving parts which come into
contact with water shall be constructed of bronze or stainless steel.
The pump must be tested by the pump manufacturer for 10 minutes hydrostatically at
a pressure of 500 psig. Certification by the pump manufacturer must be provided.
The pump shall undergo an Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated test per Class A
requirements of NFPA #1901 prior to delivery of the completed pumper.
The pump shall be provided with a plate giving the rated flow at capacity and
pressure test pressures, together with the R.P.M. of the engine at those pressures
and deliveries and mounted in clear view of the pump operators panel.
Data plate shall include model and serial numbers of the pump body and chain
transmission, hydro and discharge test pressures and the date of pump and
transmission manufacture.
Fire pump warranty
The Waterous fire pump shall carry the manufacture's five (5) year warranty covering
defective parts and workmanship. A copy of the pump manufacturer’s warranty
policy shall be provided with the completed apparatus.
Water tank to pump valve
A Waterous model #81961-1B, 3-1/2" full flow ball valve shall be furnished between
the tank and the pump with flexible connections. The valve and piping shall be
enclosed inside of the pump compartment.
A built-in check valve shall be furnished in the piping to avoid the possibility of
backfilling the booster tank through the tank to pump plumbing.
The tank suction shall located in the sump assembly located at the bottom of the
tank. A 3" cleanout plug shall be provided in the bottom of the tank sump.
Transfer valve
A Waterous brand electric pressure and volume transfer valve and control shall be
provided and installed. The transfer valve shall provide smooth changing of the
transfer valve to either pressure or volume without shutting down at any discharge
pressure up to 250 psig.
Main pump drain
A Waterous brand main pump drain valve shall be furnished with all pump drains
connected to it so that the entire pump system may be drained by one control.
The drain valve assembly shall consist of a stainless steel plunger with a bronze
body rigidly attached to the fire pump transmission.
A chrome plated "T" handle control is to be provided and located in the bottom
recessed section of the left side pump panel. The control shall be labeled “MAIN
PUMP DRAIN”.
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Pump drain/ bleeder lines and valves
Individual drain lines shall be provided for each pump intake and discharge. The
drain controls shall be aligned in a straight horizontal row at the lower edge of the
pump panel. Depending on the pump plumbing layout the drain lines and control
valves may be routed to either the left or right side pump panel. Each drain shall be
labeled and numbered to correspond with the respective discharge outlet and
coloring. The drain controls located on the right side pump panel shall be installed as
far forward as possible.
The pump drain control lay out shall be reviewed at the pre-construction meeting.
The pump panel approval drawings shall include the drain control lay out for the left
and right side pump panels.
Intake line drains
All intake line drains shall be ¼ turn Class 1 drains. The line drains shall be actuated
by a lift up type lever. The drains shall be located as low as possible to remove as
much water as possible from the line. The drains shall be color coded to correspond
with the intake lines which they will drain.
Suction air vent control
The intake drain for the right side large diameter intake shall be plumbed so as to be
an air vent line to assist in removing air/water mixture before it enters the pump. This
air vent is intended to provide smoother control by the pressure governor as the
water source is switched from booster tank to an outside source. The control of the
vent/ drain shall located be on left side pump panel.
Discharge line drains
All discharges line drains shall be ¼ turn Class 1 drains. The line drains shall be
actuated by a lift up type lever. The drains shall be located as low as possible to
remove as much water as possible from the line. The drains shall be color coded to
correspond with the discharge lines which they drain.
Hose line connection threads
The hose threads shall be National Standard Thread (NST) on all of the apparatus
intakes and discharges
Pump intakes
All pump panel intakes shall have a metal backer plate and an extrusion trim to allow
for the full swinging open of the pump panels. The intakes shall break at the pump
panel opening so that the piping will allow for the panel door to swing clear without
interference.
An analog compound pressure/ vacuum gauge shall be connected to the suction
side of the pump and installed on the left side pump panel.
The pump intakes shall be located as follows:
• Left side pump panel
One (1) 2-1/2" gated pump suction with the manual control handle extending through
the pump panel for the control of the valve at the inlet.
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One (1) large diameter intake stub with pressure relief and a removable strainer
screen shall be installed so as to allow for the addition of the gate valve as described
below.
• Right side pump panel
One (1) 2-1/2" gated pump suction with the manual control handle extending through
the pump panel for the control of the valve at the inlet.
One (1) large diameter intake stub with pressure relief and a removable strainer
screen shall be installed. This inlet shall have an Akron electric gate valve installed in
the pump flange behind the right side pump panel. This inlet shall have a 30 degree
elbow 6 inch to 5” Storz connection with a 5” Storz cap and chain provided. The 30
degree elbow and Storz cap shall be maroon in color.
LD Intake gate valves
One (1) manually operated Akron Revolution intake valve, part number 7982 shall be
provided and attached to the left side large diameter inlet.
One (1) Akron electric gate valve shall be provided and installed behind the right side
pump panel for the large diameter inlet on the right side. An electronic valve
controller shall be installed on the left side pump panel. The controller shall have an
LED position indicator to indicate the position of the valve as it opens and closes.
Stainless steel discharge manifold
The discharge manifold assembly shall be fabricated with minimum of Schedule #10
Type 304 stainless steel. All threaded fittings shall be a minimum of Schedule #40
stainless steel. The discharge manifold assembly shall have radiused sweep elbows
to minimize water turbulence. The manifold shall be welded and pressure tested prior
to installation. The stainless steel manifold inlet shall be attached to the pump
discharge and have additional brackets as required to support the discharge
manifold, valves and related components.
Pump discharges
All pump panel discharges shall have a metal backer plate with an extrusion trim to
allow for the full swinging open of the pump panels. The discharges shall break at
the pump panel opening so that the piping will allow for the panel door to swing clear
without interference.
Individual discharge control handles and electronic controls shall be aligned in a
straight horizontal row across the pump operators control panel, directly in line with,
and below the corresponding discharge pressure gauges. No exceptions will be
allowed for this requirement.
The controls for the large diameter discharges, the master discharge on the right
side pump panel and the deck gun, shall be Akron Electric 3-1/2” discharge valves
with the electronic controls located on the left side pump panel.
Manually operated discharge valves
Manually operated discharge valves shall be supplied for the following locations:
• One (1) 2 ½ inch ball type valve for the front bumper hose line
• One (1) 1 ½ inch ball type valve for the booster reel line.
• One (1) 2 ½ inch ball type discharge located on the left side pump panel
• One (1) 2 ½ inch discharge shall be supplied on the right side pump panel
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• Three (3) 2 ½ inch discharges shall be supplied at the rear of the vehicle
below the hose bed.
One (1) at the far left below the hose bed
One (1) at the far right below the hose bed
One (1) at the right below the hose bed and inboard of the far right
discharge
Each manually operated pump discharge shall be supplied with an Akron 8000 ball
valve controlled by a lever controller installed on the left side pump panel.
Each discharge shall be provided with chrome plated 30 degree discharge elbow.
The discharge elbow on the rear of the vehicle, on the far right and the far left, shall
be reduced to 1-1/2 inch for pre-connect hose line connections. The remaining rear
discharge, adjacent to the far right pre-connect line, shall have a chrome discharge
elbow for the connection of a pre-connected 2 ½ inch hand line.
The front bumper discharge and the booster reel discharge controls shall be of the
sealed lever type and shall operate freely over full range of valve operation and shall
not bind when under pressure.
The valve for the 2 ½ inch discharge at the driver side pump operators panel shall be
operated by a directly connected lever which passes through the driver side pump
operators panel.
The discharge located at the front bumper shall terminate above the gravel shield on
the right side adjacent to the front hose well. The termination shall be at a 90 degree
swivel with a 1-1/2 inch connection.
Booster reel discharge
The plumbing for the booster reel shall be 1-1/2" ID, wire reinforced, high pressure
hose coupled with stainless steel fittings. The valve shall be controlled by a sealed
lever type located in the sealed lever bank on the left side pump operator panel. The
booster reel shall be located in the rear compartment above the tailboard. The reel
shall be placed at the left side of this compartment.
Electrically operated discharges
Akron 8000 3-1/2 inch ball valve gated discharges shall be installed and controlled at
the left side pump. The opening and closing speed shall be preset to comply with
current NFPA 1901 standard
These discharge outlets shall be located:
• One (1) on the right side pump panel with chrome plated 4" NST adapter. It
shall extend through the pump panel with rubber extrusion trim around the
opening. The discharge shall be provided with a 3” x 4" NST female x 5" Storz
x 2 ½” elbow adapter. A 2 ½” cap shall be provided with the elbow adapter. The
adapter shall be blue #11 in color.
• One (1) at area above fire pump compartment plumbed with 3" ID schedule 40
galvanized pipe for deck gun application. The outlet shall be located for as
straight as possible plumbing attachment to deck gun piping.
Consult with PFA at the pre-construction conference for the exact layout and location
for all valve controls, drains and discharge ports.
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Heat exchanger
A gated discharge line shall be installed to provide water from the fire pump to the
chassis heat exchanger to assist in engine cooling during pumping operations. The
heat exchanger line shall be controlled at the left side pump panel with a screw type
valve control located at lower left side of pump panel.
Tank fill/ pump cooling line
A discharge line from the pressure side of the pump to the tank shall be furnished so
the tank can be filled from a draft or hydrant supply. The control valve shall be a
sealed lever type located in the sealed lever bank on the left side pump operator
panel.
The valve shall be a 2" Akron 8000 ball valve. Victaulic nipples shall be provided in
the plumbing on each side of the valve so as to make valve replacement easier.
The tank fill shall be connected into the booster tank at the highest point possible on
the tank.
Deck gun
An Akron Apollo #2, #3433 Hi-Riser deck gun shall be provided and mounted on the
deck gun discharge pipe. An Akron AKR 5160, Akromatic, 1250GPM nozzle shall be
supplied for the deck gun application.
Foam system
The apparatus shall be equipped with a FoamPro #2002 fully automatic electronic
direct injection foam proportioning system. The proportioning operation shall be
based on an accurate direct measurement of water flows with no water flow
restriction. The foam system shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
The FoamPro system shall be installed by a FoamPro Certified Dealer. The foam
injection system shall be plumbed to the onboard foam concentrate tank. All foam
line connections shall be screw type fittings. Quick connects not acceptable.
Foam discharges
The hand line discharges which are intended to be foam capable include the hose
reel, the three pre-connected rear 2 ½ inch lines, the right side 2 ½ inch line and the
front bumper line discharge.
Discharges capable of dispensing foam shall be so designated on the pump panel
with a label and a yellow backing plate around the discharge controls and gauges.
The foam discharges shall be confirmed at the pre-construction conference.
Foam tank
One (1) 30 gallon class “A” foam tank with an 8" x 8" fill tower shall be provided and
installed in a location to allow easy access for filling. The tank is to be an integral part
of the water tank with color-coded labels provided at the fill tower. The tank shall be
plumbed to the on board foam system as described above. The tank shall have air
tight cover with vacuum relief valves.
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Water tank
A 650 gallon capacity L-shaped water tank shall be provided and installed on the
vehicle chassis. The tank shall be constructed of 1/2" thick PT2 polypropylene sheet
stock. This material shall be a non-corrosive stress relieved thermo-plastic, and U.V.
stabilized for maximum protection.
The transverse baffle partitions shall be manufactured of 3/8" PT2 polypropylene and
extend from approximately 4" off the floor to just under the cover. The longitudinal
baffle partitions shall be constructed of 3/8" PT2 polypropylene and extend from the
floor of the tank through the cover to allow for positive welding and maximum
integrity. All partitions shall be equipped with vent and air holes to permit movement
of air and water between compartments.
The tank shall have a combination vent and manual fill tower. The fill tower shall be
constructed of 1/2" PT2 polypropylene and shall have a minimum outer perimeter
dimension of 8 inches x 8 inches. The tower shall be located in the left front corner of
the tank. The tower shall have a 1/4" thick polypropylene removable screen and a
PT2 polypropylene hinged cover. Inside the fill tower, approximately 4" down from
the top shall be fastened a combination vent overflow pipe.
A forward mounted sump shall be provided in the tank. The sump shall be
constructed of 1/2" PT2 polypropylene and be located in the left front quarter of the
tank. A 3" Schedule 40 polypropylene pipe shall be installed that will sweep from the
front of the tank to the sump location. The sump shall have a 3" N.P.T. threaded
coupling on the bottom for a plug. This shall be used as a combination clean out and
tank drain. An anti-swirl plate shall be located approximately 2" above the sump.
There shall be two standard tank outlets; one for tank-to-pump suction lines which
will be a 3" N.P.T. coupling, and one for a tank fill line which shall be a 1-1/2" N.P.T.
coupling. All tank couplings shall be backed with flow deflectors to break up the
stream of water entering the tank.
The water tank shall carry a lifetime warranty by its manufacturer.
Hose reel
One (1) Hannay hose reel with leak proof ball bearing swing joint, adjustable friction
brake and electric rewind shall be provided and installed as described below. The
reel capacity shall be at least 200 feet of 1" booster hose. The reel shall be
controlled by a 1-1/2" Akron stainless steel ball valve plumbed to the discharge side
of the fire pump. The valve control shall be located on the left side pump panel as
described above. The valve shall be located within the pump compartment and
plumbed to the hose reel using wire reinforced high pressure hose coupled with
reusable stainless steel fittings.
The hose reel shall be mounted at the rear of the apparatus body within the rear
compartment. The hose reel shall be mounted to the left side of the compartment.
The reel shall be plumbed so the hose comes off the bottom of the reel.
A clip type mounting bracket shall be provided in the reel compartment to hold the
nozzle which will be attached to the hose line.
Two (2) heavy duty, stainless steel rollers shall be provided and vertically installed on
each side of the rear compartment, one each side. They shall be installed on the rear
face of the apparatus body to allow for easy hose movement around the apparatus.
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h) Apparatus Body
Apparatus body
The apparatus body, including all structural supports, shall be constructed of
aluminum. The entire body shall be a welded assembly. The use of pop rivets in any
portion of the apparatus construction will not be acceptable. There shall be no open
seams in the completed apparatus body. Louvers shall be installed in each
compartment to prevent the buildup of moisture in the compartments.
The exterior metal skin of the body, including the front, rear, side wall and roof
surfaces, shall be constructed of a minimum of 1/8th inch thick aluminum. The
preferred skin thickness is 3/16 inch. The builder shall specify the thickness of all
structural frame components and metal skin of the cab and body.
The entire rear face of the apparatus body is to be constructed of .125 smooth
aluminum sheet material. The aluminum sheet shall be formed to cover the inside
face of the rear beavertails for a scratch resistant surface.
The compartment floor construction shall permit easy cleaning with a sweep-out
design. Angles, lips or door moldings will not be acceptable at the base of the
compartment door openings. Each compartment shall be provided with a drain in the
floor of the compartment. The drain openings shall be protected from corrosion. All
seams in the compartments shall be sealed with a continuous bead of silicone based
50 year rated waterproof caulking/ sealant.
The rear wheel wells of the apparatus body are to be radius cut for a streamlined
appearance. The outer rear wheel housings shall be "bolted" in place for ease of
removal in the event of damage.
Polished type 304 stainless steel radius wheel well trim shall be furnished at each
rear wheel well opening, held in place with concealed stainless steel fasteners. A
black rubber gasket shall be provided and installed between the stainless wheel well
trim and the apparatus body sides.
Polished stainless steel scuff plates shall be affixed to the body below the fuel fill
ports on each side of the body. The scuff plates are to prevent damage to the paint
caused by the fuel fill cap.
Heavy duty black anti-spray rubber mud flaps shall be provided and installed behind
the rear wheels of the vehicle. The mud flaps shall extend the full width of the rear
dual tires, and are to be attached to heavy angle support brackets with stainless
steel fasteners. A minimum of 6" ground clearance and 1-1/2" side clearance shall
be provided.
Two (2) vertical stanchions shall be installed on the rear of the body, on the top of
the compartments and above the hose bed, one each side. These stanchions shall
be the mounting platform for the upper rear warning lights.
A permanently installed extruded aluminum cross member shall be placed at the rear
top level of the hose bed, between the stanchions and in line with the rear of the
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apparatus body. This cross member shall be used as a support for the rear of the
hose bed cover and the upper attachment site for the top of the vinyl rear hose bed
cover. The traffic arrow lights shall be installed on this cross member.
Apparatus body dimensions
Body height- The apparatus body shall be built to provide a ground to top of
compartment height as close to 94" as possible.
Body width- The apparatus body shall be 100 inches wide to match the width of the
cab.
Body length-The apparatus body length, including the rear tailboard, shall be
approximately 221 inches.
Exterior compartment construction
The compartment sides and walls shall be welded to the superstructure. All
compartment seams shall be sealed using a silicone adhesive sealant.
Forward vertical bulkhead
The outer surface of the forward vertical bulkhead of the body compartmentation,
adjacent to the pump panels, shall be covered with 12-gauge type 304 brushed
stainless steel overlays.
Body wiring raceways
The body shall be designed to provide easily accessible recessed raceways to fully
protect all wiring. Bolted on, sectioned, access panels shall be provided for all wiring
routed through the body.
Hose bed
The apparatus hose bed shall be a streamlined style, properly reinforced without the
use of angles or structural shapes, and free from all projections which might damage
the fire hose. The length of hose bed shall be approximately eight foot.
The bottom of the hose bed shall be no more than 64" above road surface. The hose
bed shall be configured and sized to store the following hose loads, starting from the
left (driver) side:
• 200 ft. 1-3/4" pre-connect far left side, with dead space compartment
• 800 ft. 5" LDH left center
• High rise hose pack storage area and hose bed cover support
• Below the hose pack storage area, a separate space shall be provided for two
(2) tube slots and holding clips. This space will be the storage area for one (1)
eight foot pike pole and 1 (1) eight foot trash hook.
• 400 ft. 3” hose
• 400 ft. 3” hose
• 300 ft. 2 ½” pre-connect line with space for 100’ dead-load 2 ½” line
• 200 ft. 1 3/4" pre-connect in far right side, with dead space compartment.
The surface of each rear beavertail which is adjacent to the hose bed shall be
overlaid with brushed stainless steel material to protect the painted surface from
damage by the hose couplings.
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The floor of the hose bed shall be constructed of removable slat style extruded
aluminum hose bed gratings. The gratings shall be spaced 1/2" apart for proper
hose ventilation.
Hose bed dividers
Five (5) adjustable hose bed dividers shall be provided in the hose bed. The dividers
shall extend the full length of the hose bed and shall be fully adjustable. The height
of the dividers shall be a minimum of 26 inches, measured from the bottom of the
hose bed to the top of the divider. They shall be mounted using polished stainless
steel adjustable tracks at the rear and aluminum "C" channel tracks at the front of the
dividers for full side to side adjustment.
The center hose bed divider shall be installed slightly off center toward the left side.
This divider shall extend the full length of the hose bed. It shall have two side walls
which shall be a minimum of 36 ½ inches high measured from the floor of the hose
bed to the top of the divider. This divider shall be horizontally divided into a large
upper and a smaller lower section. The walls shall be spaced a minimum of 5 inches
apart. The lower section of this divider shall be a minimum of 4 9/16 inches high. The
intended use of the space inside this divider is for the storage of 2 inch high rise
hose packs in the upper section and two trash hooks in the lower section.
Additionally, this divider shall be the support for the two sections of the hose bed
cover when it is closed.
The final placement of these dividers shall be confirmed at the pre-construction
meeting.
Hose bed cover
A two piece aluminum diamond plate hinged cover shall be provided over the hose
bed. The cover shall have full length piano type hinges with a gas filled shocks to
assist with opening the covers. As a safety device, a solid aluminum rod shall be
installed at the front of the cover in the angle between the apparatus body and the
open covers to hold the covers open at 90 degrees. The safety rod shall be easily
pivoted to a stowed position allowing the covers to close. The builder shall consult
with PFA at the pre-construction meeting regarding the design of the hose bed cover.
A one piece vinyl cover shall be provided and installed at the rear of the hose bed.
The cover shall be designed to be easily removable and cover the entire rear
opening of the hose bed. The lower edge shall be secured with a cleat and bungee
cord system.
i) Apparatus Compartmentation
There shall be large enclosed compartments on the both sides of the body, starting
at the front of the hose body and continuing to the rear of the truck. These
compartments shall be as large as possible using all available space and shall be full
height of the body, level at the top with the hose bed. Maximum height allowed is 70
inches above the running board level.
All enclosed external compartments shall be weather resistant, ventilated, and
equipped with provisions for drainage of moisture.
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All enclosed external compartments shall be lighted. Polished aluminum drip
moldings shall be provided above all compartment door openings.
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 pump
module and proceed to the rear of the vehicle. A designator of “L” or “R” will be used
to reflect the side of the vehicle for the compartment being referenced. (i.e. The
compartments on the left side will have the designation of L-1, L-2, etc.)
Compartment doors
Full height compartment doors with inner panels shall be provided for each
compartment. The inner panels shall be constructed of smooth aluminum material,
tread plate is not acceptable.
All vertically hinged compartment doors shall be designed so that, when fully open,
the distance between the inner panels of the doors is the same width as the inside
width of the corresponding compartment.
Reflective marker material shall be provided on the lower portion of the interior panel
of each compartment door.
Gas shock type door control devices shall be installed on the top inner edge of all
vertically hinged compartment doors. The door control devices shall be bolted in
position and removable.
Door ajar switches
Door ajar switches shall be of the magnetic type. These switches shall be provided
on all cab and body doors
Door latches
Each side compartment door shall be furnished with an Eberhard Free Floating latch.
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.
Door latches on the compartments located over the rear wheel wells shall be
installed as low as possible for ease of use.
Rear compartment door
One Robinson brand roll-up style door with lift bar latch mechanism and associated
hardware shall be provided and installed in the rear of body compartment.
The door shall be designed and installed so as to provide the utilization of the
maximum amount of the compartment opening.
Left side compartmentation
The left side compartments shall meet the following design specifications.
Compartment L-1, ahead of the rear wheels, inside measurements shall be
approximately 68 ¾ inches high, 33 ½ inches wide, 28 inches deep in the lower
section and 13 ½ inches deep in the upper section. This compartment shall have full
height vertically hinged double doors.
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Compartment L-2, above the rear wheels, inside measurements shall be
approximately 38 inches high, 51 ½ inches wide and 13 ½ inches deep. This door
shall have vertically hinged double doors. The lower door jamb shall be provided with
a polished stainless steel protector rail to prevent damage to the painted surface.
Compartment L-3, behind the rear wheels, inside measurements shall be
approximately 68 ¾ inches high, 44 inches wide, transverse to the right side of the
body in the lower section and 13 ½ inches deep in the upper section. This
compartment shall have full height vertically hinged double compartment doors.
Right side compartmentation
The right side compartments shall meet the following design specifications.
Compartment R-1, ahead of the rear wheels, inside measurements shall be
approximately 68 ¾ inches high, 33 ½ inches wide, 28 inches deep in the lower
section and 13 ½ inches deep in the upper section. This compartment shall have full
height vertically hinged double doors.
Compartment R-2, above the rear wheels, inside measurements shall be
approximately 38 inches high, 31 ¾ inches wide and 13 ½ inches deep. This door
shall have vertically hinged double doors. The lower door jamb shall be provided with
a polished stainless steel protector rail to prevent damage to the painted surface.
Compartment R-3, behind the rear wheels, inside measurements shall be
approximately 68 ¾ inches high, 44 inches wide, transverse to the right side of the
body in the lower section and 13 ½ inches deep in the upper section. This
compartment shall have full height vertically hinged double compartment doors.
Rear compartment
A large full hose bed width enclosed storage compartment shall be provided across
the full rear face of the apparatus body, 30" deep and as high as space permits. The
left and right sides of this compartment shall open into both L-1 and R-1
compartments.
Compartment floors
The compartment floors, on both sides and the rear, shall have "sweep-out" style
floors for easy cleaning of the compartment. A sufficient number of drain holes shall
be provided in the floor of each compartment.
Each compartment floor shall be provided with a Rhino Lining type rubberized liner
on the floor. The rear and side walls of the compartment shall have the rubberized
liner material applied 4 inches above the compartment floor level. Drain holes in
each compartment shall have the excess rubberized lining material cleaned out so
as to provide for proper draining.
Adjustable shelves
Eight (8) compartment shelves shall be constructed of Stainless steel or aluminum
and are to have triple formed downward breaks on all sides for added strength. The
shelves shall be fully adjustable, with extruded aluminum "C" channels provided for
each shelf. The top surface of the shelves shall be covered with Rhino lining or
equal material. All shelves shall be heavy duty, 500 pound capacity shelving.
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The shelves shall be installed as follows:
(The shelf height measurements are to be measured from the bottom rocker panel of
the compartment where the door pin is mounted. The height of the shelf is measured
at the bottom of the actual shelf. This applies to pull-out shelves and fixed-mounted
shelves.)
Left side:
• Compartment L-1 shall have two (2) adjustable shelves in the upper area.
They shall be adjusted to 31 inches and 50.5 inches.
• Compartment L-2 shall have one (1) shelf adjusted to 20 inches.
• Compartment L-3 shall have two (2) shelves adjusted to 27.75 inches and 52
inches.
Right side:
• Compartment R-1 shall have three (3) shelves adjusted to 17.5 inches, 33.5
inches and 52.5 inches.
• Compartment R-2 shall have one (1) shelf adjusted to 20 inches.
• Compartment R-3 shall have three (3) shelves adjusted to 18.25 inches, 29.75
inches and 46.5 inches.
The lower R-3 shelf (18.25 inches) shall extend into the rear compartment so as to
abut the booster hose reel. This shelf shall be as large as possible for maximum
storage ability. Additional support shall be provided for the end of the shelf nearest to
the booster hose reel. Confirm with PFA at the pre-construction conference for the
exact layout of this shelf and the rear compartment layout.
Above the transverse shelf, attached to the top of the rear compartment shall be a
three sided tray for the storage of a medical backboard. The opening of the tray shall
face the R-3 door.
An aluminum box for the storage of two (2) fire extinguishers shall be installed on the
lowest R-3 shelf towards the forward side of the compartment. This box shall have
one vertical divider so as to divide the storage area into two equal sides. The
approximate outside measurements of this box are to be, 16 3/8 inches wide, 8 ¼
inches high and 22 inches deep. Each inner cell of the box is to be approximately 7
7/8 inches square.
The box shall be slightly elevated at outer end so as to keep the fire extinguishers
from sliding out when the compartment door is opened.
Verify shelves and locations at pre and mid construction conferences.
Slide-out trays
Five (5) heavy duty slide-out trays shall be constructed and installed per Fire
Department instructions. The slide-out tray(s) shall be constructed of 12-gauge
brushed stainless steel material, complete with heavy duty roller bearing slides, and
a mechanical device to hold the tray in "open" and "closed" positions.
Slide trays shall have sliding mechanism that intrude into the compartment space as
little as possible. Lips of trays shall be as noted below.
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• One (1) tray with a 3 inch front is to be installed in the L-1 compartment no less
than 24 inches above the compartment floor.
• Two (2) trays with 8 inch fronts are to be install, drawer style, in the L-3
compartment.
• One (1) tray with a 3 inch front installed in the rear compartment next to the
booster hose reel.
The location of the third tray will be determined at the pre-construction conference.
Aluminum tread plate overlays
Polished aluminum tread plate overlays shall be provided and installed in the
following areas. All aluminum overlays are to be held in place with fasteners. The
entire perimeter of all overlays shall be caulked so as to prevent moisture from
entering between the overlay and body material. Located as follows:
• Above the side compartments on all horizontal surfaces.
• The top of the pump module.
Access hand rails (body)
NFPA approved extruded aluminum access hand rails with ribbed finish "non-slip"
type gripping surfaces shall be provided and installed as follows. The hand rails shall
be a three piece design with chrome plated mounting brackets.
Rubber gaskets shall be installed below each handrail bracket to prevent cracking or
fracturing of the painted surface.
• Two (2) vertically oriented access rails shall be provided and mounted on the
upper section of the rear beavertails of the apparatus body. There shall be one
on each side of the hose bed.
• One (1) access rail is to be provided and horizontally installed across the rear
face of the apparatus body, below the hose bed level. The hand rail shall be
the full width of the hose bed. The intention of this rail is to aid firefighters in
climbing onto the rear step.
• One (1) “over the top” access rail shall be installed vertically on the left side
rear surface of the body. This hand rail shall be mounted on the left rear
corner of the body. The intention of this hand rail is to assist with access to the
top of the hose bed cover
Running boards
Running boards shall be provided on both sides of the body below the pump panel
areas at the lower rub rail height. The running boards shall be constructed of .125
inch thick bright aluminum tread plate material. They shall flange down a minimum of
3", then inward 3/4" for added strength. A 5” hose well on the left side running board
shall be included to allow for the storage of a 25’ section of 5” hose with Storz
connections.
Rear step/ tailboard
A 100" wide, 18" deep rear step/tailboard shall be installed on the rear of the
apparatus body at the lower rub rail height. It shall be constructed of .125 inch thick
bright aluminum tread plate material. The tailboard shall flange down a minimum of
3", then inward 3/4" for added strength and to match the side running boards.
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Rear of body access steps
Four (4) large folding access steps with aggressive top surfaces shall be provided
and mounted on the rear face of the apparatus body. Three (3) of the steps shall be
mounted vertically above each other on left side of the hose bed. One (1) step shall
be mounted on the left side of the rear compartment roll up door. The steps shall be
arranged and spaced ergonomically for climbing onto the top of the hose bed cover.
Consult with PFA at the pre-construction conference for the exact location of the
steps.
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.
Air bottle wheel well storage compartments
Two SCBA spare bottle storage compartment(s) shall be provided and located ahead
of the rear wheel wells of the apparatus body. The compartments shall be
constructed entirely of aluminum complete with a hinged style door and an exterior
polished trim ring.
Ladder/ tool storage rack
A single arm electric/ hydraulic ladder rack shall be provided and shall be installed on
the right side of the apparatus body. The rack shall carry the ladders in a horizontal
position above the right side compartments. Power for the hydraulic cylinder shall be
supplied by means of a 12-volt electric motor power pack and shall be installed in an
area that provides waterproof protection for the electric components.
The ladder rack shall deploy from the stowed position to the fully down position in a
maximum of 30 seconds.
A weatherproof control switch shall be provided and installed on the right side pump
panel far enough forward to prevent operator from moving as the ladder rack lowers.
The unload height of the ladder shall be no greater than 62” from the pavement to
the center of the ladder rungs. The right side compartment doors shall be fully
operable when the ladder is at its lowest point.
Cast aluminum ladder brackets with chrome plated quick release type mounting
clamps shall be provided which hold the extension and roof ladders to the storage
rack assembly.
A red warning light shall be provided and mounted in the cab to warn the driver when
ladder rack is not in the stowed position.
The ladder rack shall carry the following ladder and tool compliment:
• One (1) 24-foot, 2-section DUO-SAFETY Model 900A extension ladder. The
lower section of the ladder shall act as a nest for the roof ladder.
• One (1) 14-foot DUO-SAFETY Model #775A, aluminum roof ladder with folding
roof hooks.
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• One (1) 10-foot DUO-SAFETY Model #585A aluminum folding ladder attached to
the storage rack with Pac Trac mounting brackets.
• One (1) 10’ Pike Pole stored in an aluminum tube attached to the storage rack.
The pike pole shall deploy from the tube towards the rear of the apparatus.
The builder shall supply the ladders and pike poles.
Generator
A 5000 Watt hydraulic generator system shall be supplied and installed on the
apparatus. The generator shall be capable of producing single phase, 120/240 volts
at 60 hertz regardless of engine RPM. The generator shall be able to remotely turn
the systems full KW off and on without regard to engine RPM or electrical loads. One
(1) generator excite switch shall be provided and installed in the left side pump
operator panel switch bank. The location of the excite switch shall be confirmed at
the pre-construction meeting.
The hydraulic fluid reservoir and filter assembly shall be accessibly mounted with at
least 10" of clear area above the reservoir to allow removal of the high efficiency 3
micron glass filter. The system shall use Dextron III hydraulic oil.
There shall be a Fire Research Corp Frog indicator on the pump panel for monitoring
volts, amp, frequency, etc.
The generator shall be connected to supply electrical power to:
• The two cord reels
• The LED light tower
Circuit breaker box
A circuit breaker box for the 120VAC system shall be provided and mounted in the
left front compartment with manual reset circuit breakers properly labeled.
Cord reels
Two (2) Hannay Model ECR1616-17-18 electric rewind cord reels shall be supplied
and installed in the pump module above the pump. The cord reels shall be installed
so that a cord deploys one over the right side pump control panel, one over the left
side pump control panel. A four way roller assembly for the electric cord to pass
through shall be installed in the vertical tread plate panels above the right and left
side pump control panels. Push button rewind switches shall be provided and
installed on the right and left pump control panels. 100 feet of 12/3 SO cord shall be
installed on each reel complete with a HS-3 ball stop and a Woodhead 3000 series
two outlet receptacle.
An aluminum tread plate box shall be attached to the upper section of the pump
panel, sized to fit the receptacle outlet box.
Light tower
One (1) Command Light, Knight Series KL415A-W2, LED 120 volt light tower shall
be provided and installed on the top surface of the pump module. The installation
shall be in a manner to still permit access to area above pump for maintenance. The
top of the tower shall bed to the left side of the vehicle so as to be visible to the pump
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operator. The remote control shall be supplied with 25 feet of cord and installed on
the inner surface of the left compartment L-1 door.
Confirm with PFA at the pre-construction conference for the location of the light
tower and controls.
j) Paint and Finish
Acrylic Urethane finish
The manufacturer shall warrant the Acrylic Urethane finishes on the cab and body
vehicle for a period of ten (10) years from its date of delivery. The warranty shall
cover the following;
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.
Chassis and running gear finish
The chassis frame, cross members and all frame mounted brackets shall be hot dip
galvanized. The running gear, consisting of the axles, drive lines, air tanks, steering
gear, drag link(s), and the fuel tank shall be painted with gloss black enamel paint.
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.
The cab after pretreat and precoat shall be primed with a 3 to 4 medium applications
of a Hi-Build Tintable Surfacer.
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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.
Finish and color coats
The color coat application shall consist of one or two applications of acrylic urethane
color coat. The builder shall specify the number of color coats. 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 utilizing PPG 2185 paint.
Body striping
All body striping shall be reflective in accordance with N.F.P.A standards. The
material used for the striping shall be 3M Diamond grade material and placed as
described below.
The full width and height of the front bumper shall be chevron striped with 3M DG3
material. The colors to be used shall be fluorescent yellow/ green and red.
The full width and height of the rear of the vehicle shall be chevron striped with 3M
DG3 material. The colors to be used shall be fluorescent yellow/ green and red.
The full length of both sides of the vehicle shall be striped with a 24 inch wide red
stripe. The material used for this stripe shall be 3M Ruby Red 680CR material. The
red stripe shall be placed lower on the cab sides and transition to a higher level on
the apparatus body. The transition shall be on the R-1 and L-1 compartment doors.
The angle of the transition shall be 52.5 degrees.
The red stripe shall be bordered above and below with a gold leaf style stripe which
includes a thin black border above and below the gold stripe. The gold stripe material
shall be 3M Super Gold material. The total width of the gold leaf stripes shall be ¾
inch. The red and gold stripes shall be placed next to each other so as to give the
appearance of being one stripe.
The striping pattern shall be the standard PFA design. This pattern will be confirmed
at the pre-construction meeting.
Decals and PFA logos
Unit identifier decals consisting of a capital letter E and a number, designed in the
Times New Roman font, shall be applied to the left and right sides of the body, the
rear compartment door, the cab roof and the front bumper. The side of body and cab
roof decals shall be red in color with black shadowing. The rear compartment door
and the front bumper decals shall be black in color with white shadowing.
• The side decals shall be affixed on the upper portion of compartments L-1 and
R-1. The decals shall be 21 inches tall with no dash between the E and
designated number.
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• The cab roof decal shall be affixed to the center area of the cab roof. The
decal shall be 21 inches tall with no dash between the E and designated
number.
• The rear compartment door decal shall be affixed to the center area of the
door. The decal shall be 21 inches tall with no dash between the E and
designated number.
• The front bumper decal shall affixed to the center area of the bumper. The
decal shall be 8 inches tall with no dash between the E and the designated
number.
The specific unit number information will be provided by PFA representatives at the
pre-construction meeting.
Two (2) Poudre Fire Authority logo decals shall be provided. One logo shall be
affixed to the center area of the driver door and one logo shall be affixed to the
center area of officer door.
Two (2) Star of Life decals shall be provided. The decals shall be blue in color and
shall be 11.5 inches tall. The decals shall be affixed to the upper portion of the
forward L-1 and R-1 compartment doors.
There shall be a 1.5 inch vehicle number affixed to the body above the fuel fill door
on each side of the body. The number shall be white in color. The number to be used
will be confirmed at the pre-construction meeting.
A United States flag decal shall be placed on the raised section of the cab. This shall
be on both side of the cab.
A graphics approval drawing shall be submitted to PFA prior to the application of
striping and decal material to the apparatus.
k) Additional Equipment
Streamlights
The following flash lights and chargers shall be supplied by the builder and installed
in the cab:
• Four (4) SL20L Streamlights.
• Four (4) 90540 Survivor LED 90 degree angled orange low profile Streamlights.
The mounting locations for the flash lights shall be determined by PFA personnel at
the mid-construction meeting.
Wheel chocks
One pair of Zico SAC-44-E folding wheel chocks shall be provided and stored under
compartment L-1. A Zico SQCH-44-H horizontal wheel chock holder shall be
provided and installed under compartment L-1. The holder shall include a device to
prevent the wheel chocks from falling out while the apparatus is moving.
Spanner wrenches
The following spanner wrench sets and mounting brackets shall be supplied and
installed by the builder:
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• Three (3) sets for use with 2 ½ inch hose.
• Three (3) sets for use with 5 inch hose.
The mounting locations for the spanner wrench sets shall be determined by PFA
personnel at the pre-construction meeting.
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 9,000 lb inline pull and a 6,000 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.
l) Administrative Details
Operator and repair manuals
Two (2) complete sets of operator and repair manuals shall be provided with the
apparatus at delivery.
Two (2) sets of parts manuals shall be provided for all of the vehicle components.
Two (2) sets of electrical wiring diagrams shall be provided for both the cab and the
body of the apparatus.
Engine IQA
A Cummins Diesel IQA for the configuration being bid shall be provided.
Drive line analysis
A drive line analysis shall be provided for all drive lines on the apparatus. The
analysis must accompany the delivered vehicle.
Warranty
Builder shall supply a 1 year bumper to bumper warranty for the apparatus.
Builder shall also allow PFA mechanics to make repairs and component replacement
and reimburse our mechanic shop for time.
Service center
The builder shall indicate a local service center to provide the Poudre Fire Authority a
location for major repairs. Poudre Fire Authority shall not be required to take
apparatus to the service center for warranty work that can be done in our shops.
Construction conferences
The builder shall provide for three (3) construction and inspection conferences as
follows.
Pre-construction conference.
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Poudre Fire Authority representatives will meet with apparatus representatives prior
to the construction of the apparatus. 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 builder shall supply flights and
housing for three Poudre Fire Authority representatives to attend a mid-construction
conference. The conference shall be at the apparatus manufactures location. The
conference is intended to address issues that have come up regarding the apparatus
while being built and to address the completion of the apparatus.
Final Inspection
A final inspection of the apparatus shall be conducted by PFA representatives at the
builder’s plant. The inspection shall occur after the apparatus has completed and
passed all U.L. and NFPA requirements.
The builder shall at this time make any final adjustments and/ or repairs to the
apparatus to match these specifications.
The builder shall supply all test results at the time of the inspection.
m) Apparatus Delivery
The completed apparatus shall be delivered to Fort Collins Colorado in no more
than two hundred and seventy days after the pre-construction meeting. 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 foreman, Brad Smith, arrange for
delivery. The manufacturer is responsible for all associated delivery costs.
Poudre Fire Authority acceptance tests
After delivery, Poudre Fire Authority will perform a second U.L pumping test as well
as all NFPA acceptance tests to insure the apparatus is in proper working order. Any
problems found at this time shall be corrected by manufacturer before the apparatus
is placed in service as a first line apparatus by Poudre Fire Authority.
Required documentation
The bidder shall provide the following documentation with the bid.
1. Two drawings of the proposed apparatus.
2. Two sets of specifications that include any alternate items proposed.
3. Two copies of an itemized check sheet.
The check sheet shall be filled out in its entirety. The bidder shall indicate whether or
not the bid complies with each specific item listed in the specification. An alternative
shall be proposed for each item not complied with.
Bids will not be awarded on price only but a combination of price and conformity to
the specifications.
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Section 2
Pumper
Glider
Kit
Specifications
(Pages 59 -108)
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2. Scope of Work
The scope shall include the design and construction of one fire department pumping engine as
described below. The scope shall also include the acquisition of the specified cab and chassis,
successful completion of all required tests, and provision of all documentation, drawings and
manuals.
The proposed vehicle shall include a new cab and chassis as specified below. The
manufacturer shall remove the motor, transmission, rear axle and pump from one of Poudre
Fire Authority’s (PFA) older pumping engines and install them on the new chassis. The new
cab shall conform to the current PFA pumping engine specifications. The manufacturer will also
remove the pump module and hose body, including all compartmentation, from the older
pumping engine. These may be installed on the new chassis with the modifications and
additions as listed below. The final product shall conform to the current PFA specifications for
our new pumping engines with the exception of the reused vehicle components.
Pumper Glider Kit Specifications
a) General
Chassis Wheelbase
The chassis maximum chassis wheelbase shall be 190 inches.
Maximum Overall Height
The maximum overall height of the completed apparatus shall not exceed 119 inches.
Maximum Overall Length
The maximum overall length of the completed apparatus shall be approximately 397
inches.
Gross vehicle weight rating
The gross vehicle weight 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 5,500 pounds of miscellaneous equipment to be stored in the
hose bed and compartments. The final calculations for the GVWR of the finished product
shall include this equipment weight allowance.
b) Chassis and Drivetrain
Chassis frame
The frame shall be designed to industry standards. The manufacturer shall provide a
lifetime frame warranty to the original purchaser of the chassis.
The chassis frame shall be constructed of hot dipped galvanized steel.
Angle of approach and departure
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Angle of approach shall be 10 degrees. The rear angle of departure shall be a minimum of
10 degrees
Bumper extension
The front bumper face shall extend 22 inches ahead of the front face of the cab skin.
Front bumper
An “Extreme Duty Style” bumper (or equivalent) that is 12" high, heavy-duty 3/8” steel,
wrap around, front bumper shall be provided the full width of the cab. The bumper shall
have a recessed step cut into the right side trailing portion. The step shall have an
aluminum tread plate surface.
Air horns
Two (2) Grover Stuttertone 21” air horns shall be recess mounted in the front bumper. The
air horns shall be mounted in the chassis frame channels, one (1) on each side of the front
bumper hose compartment. The air horns shall be mounted with the Grover supplied
mounting brackets.
Tow eyes front
Two (2) chrome plated tow eyes shall be provided and shall be attached directly to the
front frame extension. The tow eyes shall be constructed of 1 inch plate steel with a 3 inch
inside diameter hole, large enough for a tow chain end hook to pass through. They shall
be attached on the outside of the frame rails to allow for maximum room in the hose well.
The tow eyes are to terminate through the front face of the front bumper.
Tow eyes rear
Two tow eyes shall be furnished at the rear of the body below the tailboard. The tow eyes
shall be attached to the chassis frame and shall be constructed of 1 inch plate steel with a
3 inch I.D. hole, large enough for a tow chain end hook to pass through.
Gravel shield
A gravel shield shall be installed filling the area above the front chassis extension rails.
This shield shall be constructed of .125 inch thick bright aluminum tread plate.
Front hose well and storage
A hose well shall be installed in the center of the gravel shield. This hose well shall be
constructed of .125 inch aluminum. The hose well shall be large enough for 100 feet of 1-
3/4 inch rubber lined fire hose with a 1-½” TFT nozzle with a pistol grip. The well shall be
mounted between the extension rails.
A second equipment storage well shall be installed in the gravel shield on the right side of
the right frame rail behind the in-bumper mounted mechanical siren. This equipment
storage well shall be constructed of .125 inch aluminum covered with a diamond plate lid.
The lid shall have two notches cut in it so that it can be removed for access into the
storage well.
The hose well shall be covered with a raised diamond plate lid attached with a piano
hinge. The lid shall cover the area over both storage wells and shall be large enough to
allow for the placement of an additional 100 feet of 1 ¾ inch hose which will be connected
to the hose in the hose well. The lid shall have a quick release latch and shall have one
gas strut to hold it in the open position. The gas strut shall be located so that it does not
interfere with the deployment of hose from the hose well. A slot shall be made in the cover
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for the uncharged hose to pass through to the connection. The hose connection shall be
located on officer side with a chrome swivel elbow above the gravel shield.
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Front axle
The front axle shall be a Hendrickson Steertech NXT axle. It shall have a minimum rating
of twenty thousand pounds capacity.
Front axle suspension
The front axle suspension shall be a Hendrickson parabolic leaf spring system designed
for the expected load with full equipment and crew. A minimum twenty thousand pound
capacity front axle suspension shall be used.
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 tires and wheels mounted on the axle and
installed on the chassis.
Rear axle
Re-use of the rear axle from the old apparatus is preferred if it is in a usable condition.
If the rear axle must be replaced, it shall be a Meritor brand axle with a minimum capacity
rating of twenty four thousand (24K) pounds. It shall be designed for expected loads with
full equipment, water and crew. The rear axle shall be equipped with oil bath type wheel
end seals. The axle and seals shall contain synthetic oil.
Vehicle top speed
The vehicle shall have an electronically controlled maximum speed of 68 MPH.
Rear axle suspension
Rear axle suspension shall be a Neway ADZ124-Air 24,000 pound air ride suspension.
The suspension is to be designed to support a fully loaded and crewed fire apparatus.
Rear axle brakes
The rear 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.
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.
Cables shall be attached to the air reservoir drains and routed to the driver side of the
apparatus allowing the reservoirs to be drained of liquid by pulling on the cable. A label
shall be located on the lower body rub rail indicating the location of the cable.
Air dryer
The air system shall include a Wabco System Saver air dryer with a spin-on desiccant
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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 outside air system inlet/outlet connection shall be provided and mounted in the driver's
cab step area. This connection shall be clearly labeled as to the function. A pipe thread
frame coupling will be provided with 1/4" npt threads. PFA will install the appropriate air
hose quick connect fittings.
Wabco ABS braking system
A four channel, single rear axle WABCO ABS Braking System 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. The system shall be programed to
disengage at vehicle speeds above 35 mph.
Front Wheels
The front wheels shall be Alcoa polished aluminum with a chrome accessory package.
Front tires
The front tires shall be Michelin XFE highway tread, tubeless radial tires.
Rear Wheels
The rear wheels shall be Alcoa polished aluminum with a chrome accessory package.
Rear tires
The rear tires shall be Michelin XDN2 all weather tread, tubeless radial tires.
Engine coolant radiator
A new coolant radiator shall be installed on the vehicle. It 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 of
an approved EPQ to the fire department for the apparatus.
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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 and water mixture to keep the coolant
from freezing to a temperature of -34 deg 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 re-circulation baffles to eliminate the possibility of
re-circulation of "hot" air to the face of the radiator core. The bottom of the radiator shall
have a re-circulation baffle from the radiator to the frame rails.
Charge air cooler
A new engine charge-air cooler shall be installed on the vehicle. It 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 of
an approved EPQ to the fire department 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.
Corrosion inhibitor
Pencool corrosion inhibitor will be installed in the chassis cooling system.
Rubber coolant hoses
The entire chassis cooling system shall have new thermoid rubber hoses. This shall
include all hoses associated with the engine coolant/ heating system.
All coolant hose clamps shall be of the spring style clamp or the constant tension type
clamp. Crimp style clamps will not be accepted.
Auxiliary engine cooler
The cooling system shall have one (1) auxiliary engine cooler mounted in the upper
radiator water pipe. The apparatus shall have the fire pump water circulated to the cooler
from a valve located on the apparatus pump panel.
Diesel motor
The Detroit Diesel Series 60 motor shall be removed from the old chassis and be replaced
with a remanufactured Detroit Diesel Series 60 motor. The remanufactured motor shall
then be installed on the new chassis.
Included in the remanufacture shall be a replacement of the turbocharger and the fuel
injection system.
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A new vehicle mounted air compressor shall be installed.
The motor shall have the following components and meet the following specifications;
• Fan Clutch
• A Jacobs Auxiliary Engine Compression Brake (see below for additional
instructions).
• 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
• Engine exhaust wrap
• Engine cooling system for Detroit Diesel Series 60
• Engine/ pump heat exchanger
At the completion of the re-installation of the motor all of the engine fluids shall be able to
be checked from one easily accessible location without the cab having to be tilted.
Standard Equipment on the engine to include the following:
GOVERNOR: Electronic Controls
INJECTORS: Mechanically 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 26 cfm compressor will be provided.
Engine warranty
The engine shall have the standard 5 year Detroit Diesel Warranty.
Engine brake
A muffled JACOBS engine brake shall be supplied or reused from the old chassis.
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.
The Jacobs Brake shall be inoperative when the chassis is in pump mode.
Alternator
One (1) Delco-Remy 270 Amp alternator shall be installed on the engine. This alternator
is internally rectified and regulated.
Engine fast idle
The chassis shall be equipped with an Electronic Idle Control (EIC) for the electronic
engine. The preset speed shall be adjustable.
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The fast idle provision will only function when the parking brake is set and the transmission
is in neutral.
A manual control switch for the fast idle function shall be installed in the muti-plex displays.
Pressure sensitive governor control system
The chassis shall be equipped with an FRC Total Control pump governor system. A
pressure transducer is to be installed in the fire pump discharge chest. The system shall
directly control engine rpm or pump discharge pressure.
The control unit shall be mounted on the apparatus pump panel and shall enable the
operator to select either engine speed or pressure operation of the electronic pump control
system.
The control unit will display all vital engine operating parameters such as engine
temperature, oil temperature, engine RPM, voltage and fuel level.
Exhaust system
The exhaust system shall be mounted with the exhaust exiting on the right side of the
vehicle below body compartment R-1.
Poudre Fire Authority will provide a metal flange to be installed on the exhaust pipe outlet.
The flange allows for the connection to a magnetic hose end on the Plymovent station
exhaust system. Please provide the exhaust pipe size so the proper sized flange can be
sent.
Transmission
The Allison Gen IV-E 4000 EVS automatic transmission and its electronic controls shall be
removed from the existing vehicle and replaced with a remanufactured Allison Gen IV-E
4000 EVS automatic transmission with electronic controls. This remanufactured
transmission shall then be installed on the new chassis.
A check shall be made to insure that there are no obvious fluid leaks.
The transmission shall be equipped with a lock-up control circuit that will automatically
shift the transmission into 4th gear lock-up when the pump is shifted into gear.
Transmission shall have opening for 1 PTO, operation for generator.
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.
Power take off
One (1) PTO shall be provided and installed on the vehicle transmission. The PTO shall
provide power to the hydraulic pump for the 120 volt generator. During pump operations,
the operator shall not have to return the diesel motor to idle so as to engage the PTO. To
accomplish this the PTO shall be designed and installed so as to be operating whenever
the diesel motor is running.
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Fluid check access
The engine oil dipstick, transmission oil dipstick, engine coolant sight glass and the
windshield wiper fluid fill shall be easily accessible at one location. Checking of these
fluids shall not entail tilting the apparatus cab.
Drive lines
Universal joints and drive shafts shall be balanced to prevent drive line vibration.
Fuel tank
The D.O.T. certified fuel tank shall be constructed of 12-gauge steel and shall have a
minimum draw capacity of 65 gallons (US). It shall be mounted with steel straps which are
bolted to the bottom frame flange to allow for easy removal. The tank shall not drag or
interfere with the vehicle angle of departure. Single fuel pickup and return tubes shall be
provided which include an extension loop for serviceability. 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 located behind the rear axle.
Fuel lines
All fuel lines shall be Parker brand stainless steel wire braided hose with re-usable fittings.
A serviceability loop providing extra hose shall be included in the fuel lines.
Fuel filter
The standard Detroit diesel motor primary fuel filter shall be installed on the engine. The
filter shall be installed in a manner that provides for easy access and ease of changing.
c) Custom Cab
General
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 meet all current NFPA 1901standards.
The cab shall have a minimum of 10 inch raised roof. The design of the cab shall be a 100
inch wide cab-over-engine style, one piece tilting cab. It shall have an "Open Space"
design, free of interior walls or obstructions. The cab shall have four (4) side entry/ exit
doors, two on each side. 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.
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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 cab length measuring from the cab exterior front to the exterior rear wall shall be
approximately 153 inches. The measurement from the front axle center to the cab rear
wall shall be approximately 70 inches.
The overall height of the front, lower roof section, of the cab shall be approximately 103
inches. The overall height of the rear crew cab roof to the ground shall be approximately
113 inches. The overall height shall be calculated without allowing for equipment and
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.
Engine tunnel
The engine tunnel shall be designed so as to provide for the following:
• To maximize leg room for the driver and front passenger (officer).
• To maximize open space between the top of the tunnel and the cab ceiling.
• Allow as much room as possible in the rear cab crew area.
The engine tunnel shall have a Line-x coating on the surfaces inside of the cab.
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
builder shall specify the type of material and its thickness in the bid proposal.
Cab steps
The forward cab steps and the 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
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. This hand rail
shall be located on the lower half of the door below the window. It shall be red in color.
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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.
Cab door restraining straps
Each cab door shall have a heavy duty rubber restraining strap installed on the interior
hinge side of the door. The strap shall be designed so as to prevent the doors from being
forced too far open by high winds.
Cab windows
The cab shall be provided with the standard window package which shall include a
windshield, manual windows on each cab door and a window on the exterior wall between
the front right cab door and the right rear cab door (jump seat window).
One (1) additional window shall be installed in the back wall of the cab. This window shall
be a narrow window arranged vertically adjacent to the right side rear crew door. The
purpose of this window is to allow firefighters exiting the cab to see approaching traffic
before leaving the cab.
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. The tint shall
provide 100% UV protection and allow 29% light passage.
Wheel well liners
To reduce road splash underneath the cab and allow for easy cleaning, ABS front wheel
well liners shall be installed in the wheel wells. The wheel well liners shall be a minimum
of 22 inches in width.
Stainless steel wheel trim
To reduce road splash on the cab sides, polished stainless steel fenders shall be installed
around outside edge of the wheel openings. An extruded rubber gasket is to be installed
between the fender and the cab to reduce the possibility of electrolysis between the
dissimilar materials.
Cab tilt, lock and suspension system
The cab shall tilt a minimum of 45 degrees for ease of servicing. Tilting will be
accomplished by means of a tilt pump connected to two (2) heavy duty double acting lift
cylinders. It shall be equipped with a positive locking mechanism (service lock) to hold the
cab in the full tilt position. Release of the service lock shall be by means of a push-pull
twist lock cable assembly. The cylinders shall have velocity fuses at the base to prevent
the cab from falling in the event of a hydraulic hose failure. Activation device shall be in an
easily accessible area. A manual override system to allow the raising and lowering of the
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cab if the power unit has malfunctioned shall be installed and located in an easily
accessible area.
Cab interior trim and finish
The interior finish shall have as few plastic panels as possible. The cab dash board and
engine tunnel finish shall be black in color. The remaining cab interior surfaces shall be
gray in color. All door areas and panels subject to damage shall be finished with brushed
aluminum panels.
Air bag restraint system
The cab shall be equipped with a roll-over protection air bag system. The system shall be
designed to protect the vehicle occupants seated in the driver, front passenger and rear
out board seating positions in the event of a roll-over type accident.
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 each seat position.
Engine tunnel console
There shall be a console attached to the top of the engine tunnel inside of the cab located
between the driver and officer seats. The console shall consist of two portions, upper and
lower. The upper portion shall be attached to the angled section of the cab dash board
between the driver and officer positions. The lower portion shall be attached to the
horizontal section of the engine tunnel between the driver and officer positions.
Installed in the upper portion shall be the control for the electronic siren, the controls for
the traffic adviser lights and the 800 Mhz radio.
Installed in the lower portion shall be the Knox Box key storage unit and four (4) cup
holders.
An aluminum storage box shall be installed directly to the rear of the engine tunnel
console. The storage box shall be designed as follows: 20 inches wide, 20 inches deep,
10 inches high. The box shall have two internal, side to side, dividers to make three
sections. The forward section shall be 10 inches wide the remaining two sections shall
each be 5 inches wide. The top of the box shall be open.
Outside cab storage compartments
Three (3) outside access storage compartments shall be provided, one over the front
wheel on the driver side and two lower compartments behind the jump seat doors, one
each side of the vehicle. The compartment doors shall be hinged style, with hinge forward
and D handle door latches.
The driver side over the wheel compartment will be used to house the drivers SCBA. The
inside dimensions of the compartment shall be approximately 40 inches high, 23 inches
wide and 25 inches deep.
This compartment shall be accessible through an outside door located above the left side
front wheel and from the crew area of the cab by means of a hinged door. The inside
compartment door shall face the rear wall of the cab and be hinged on the right or inside
edge. The exterior compartment door shall have one (1) gas strut to hold the door in the
open position. The strut shall be mounted at the top of the door. A chrome scuff plate,
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compartment door width, shall be affixed to the cab body below the compartment door so
that SCBA straps and buckles do not damage the cab paint.
The compartment shall be constructed with a permanently installed, vertical, inner partition
located approximately 15 inches from the outside compartment opening. The partition will
create an attachment point for the SCBA bracket causing it to be within easier reach from
the outside of the cab.
The space created between the inner partition and the back wall of the compartment shall
have three (3) shelves which are accessible from the in-cab compartment opening. There
shall be no upward break or lip on the shelves on the side where the access door is
located.
There shall be one (1) full depth and full width shelf located above the SCBA which would
be the upper terminus for the inner vertical partition. This shelf shall be situated
approximately 26 inches above the floor of the compartment. This shelf shall be accessible
from both the outside and inside compartment openings. The body of this compartment
shall be installed in the cab so as to allow for the maximum space for the driver seat to be
moved to its furthest back position.
There shall be two (2) lower compartments located in the dead space between the jump
seat doors and the back wall of the cab, one on each side of the cab. The compartments
shall be accessed from outside of the cab and shall not interfere with the officer SCBA that
is accessible from the right side jump seat door.
The driver side lower compartment shall be open at the back allowing access into the
under seat compartment below the forward facing seats on the back wall of the cab.
Inside cab storage compartments
Beneath the officer and driver seats there shall be a storage/ radio compartment
approximately 19-1/2" wide x 17" long x 7" high. The compartment shall have a door to
prevent stored materials from spilling out. The door shall have a horizontal piano type
hinge attached to the upper edge of the compartment opening. Access through this door
shall be from the side of the seat box.
Beneath the forward facing jump seats a compartment shall be provided which is as large
as possible. The compartment shall have a drop down door on the forward surface of the
compartment. The door shall have a paddle latch at the top of the door. The compartment
shall not interfere with the wheel well steps, the rear wall mount standalone air pack, nor
shall it be so tall as to make the forward facing seats uncomfortable to sit in.
A cabinet shall be placed at the rear of the engine tunnel, between the rear facing jump
seat and the compartment behind the driver seat. This cabinet shall have a top tray that is
5 inches deep with a full width lid covering the tray. The lid shall include a positive latch
and gas struts to hold the lid open. The area below the top tray shall be open at the rear
with a mesh netting material to cover the opening. The dimensions and details of this
cabinet will be verified at the pre-construction meeting.
There shall be one cabinet located on 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
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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 on the forward face of the cabinet.
Heater/ defroster/ air conditioner
A heater with a minimum 42,000 BTU rating and an air conditioner with a 23,000 BTU
rating
shall be installed. The heater, defroster and air conditioner shall be controlled through the
multi-plex display/ control unit.
An additional HVAC control shall be installed in the cab ceiling above the forward facing
crew seats at the back of the cab. The control surface shall be oriented towards the back
for ease of access from the crew seats.
Windshield wipers
Two speed electric windshield wipers with intermittent operation capability shall be
installed on the front of the cab. The control for the windshield wipers shall be clearly
labeled and within easy reach of the driver. A windshield washer reservoir shall be install
in a location where it can be easily refilled.
Mirrors
Two (2) Ramco heated remote control mirrors model #CRM-1350PCHR, upper heated
remote mirror and lower convex mirror shall be provided and mounted on hard mount
posts, one on each front cab door. The mirrors shall be attached by a lower post only and
have a convex mirror located below of the main mirror.
The mirrors shall be mounted low enough on the door to allow good visibility from the
driver’s position. Confirm mirror manufacturer and installation 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 design 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
High beam indicator light
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"Cab Door Open" indicator light
“Compartment Door Open” indicator light
Headlight control switch
Jake Brake control switches
Dash rheostat for instrumentation lighting control
Wiper and washer control switches
Parking brake control valve
Transmission overheat warning
A Transmission temperature light & buzzer shall be provided on the dash panel.
Speedometer deactivation in pump mode
The speedometer and odometer shall be deactivated while in pumping mode.
Exterior grab handles (cab)
The cab shall have Hansen International 1¼ inch knurled aluminum grab handles installed
at each door position to assist personnel with entering and exiting the cab. There shall be
one grab handle next to each door. The grab handles shall be a three (3) piece design,
constructed of bright anodized extruded aluminum and shall be a minimum of 18 inches
long. The handles shall be equipped with integral red colored lights directed towards the
apparatus body so as to provide back lighting for the handle. There shall be a chrome
backing plate affixed to the cab body behind each grab rail.
An additional grab handle shall be provided on the front right corner of the cab for use in
conjunction with the front bumper step.
The exact location of each grab handle shall be confirmed at the pre-construction meeting.
Interior grab handles
A full width grab handle shall be provided on the inside face of the two rear crew
compartment doors. The grab handle shall be attached to the door so that it span across
the lower part of the window. It shall be red in color. Consult with PFA for exact location of
grab handles at pre-construction.
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 tires. Mud flaps shall be a minimum of 22"
wide to protect the underneath of the cab and body and shall be of the spray free design.
The mud flaps are to be 6" above the ground and extend 1-1/2" outside wheel well.
Driver and officer seats
The driver seat shall be a Bostrom Sierra 3615-0 series EX8/ABTS LHS(R)ROL SH1
ROSEN non-SCBA 8-Way Electric ABTS ITS RollTek seat.
The officer seat shall be a Bostrom Sierra 3614-7 series EX8/ABTS RHS(R)ROL SH1
ROSEN non-SCBA 8-Way Electric ABTS ITS RollTek seat.
The seats shall have full back/forward and up and down movement to accommodate a
wide range of stature. The seats shall have tapered and padded seat cushions with
mechanical suspension.
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Rear facing seat
One (1) Rear facing jump seat shall be provided and mounted behind the officer seat. The
seat shall be a Bostrom Tanker 350 ABTS/ SLS RollTek seat with a Bostrom SecureAll
SCBA locking system. The seat shall be fixed mounted.
Rear wall forward facing seats
Two (2) rear wall forward facing seats shall be provided.
• One shall be a Bostrom ITS non SCBA fixed bottom seat with adjustable arm rests. It
shall be located on the right side of the seat pedestal.
• The second forward facing seat shall be a Bostrom Tanker 350 ABTS/ SLS RollTek seat
with a Bostrom SecureAll SCBA locking system. The seat shall be fixed mounted and shall
be located on the left side of the seat pedestal.
Occupants sitting in these seats shall be able to have both feet on the main floor when
seated. The seats shall also not compromise the installation of the Officers SCBA that is to
be mounted on 45 degree bracket in the space between the jump seat and the jump seat
door.
The forward facing seats shall have integrated 3 point shoulder harness type seat belts.
The seat belt orientation shall be left to right for the driver side seat and right to left for the
officer side seat. The seat belt orientation for the rear facing seat shall be right to left.
The specific layout of seats in the rear cab area shall be confirmed at the pre-construction
meeting.
S.C.B.A. Seat brackets
Three (3) Bostrom Secure-all Tanker 79-0320 SCBA brackets shall be provided and
mounted in the cab area. They shall be able to accommodate Scott air packs equipped
with an EBSS and pack alert systems.
There also shall be one (1) standard SCBA bracket provided and installed as directed
below.
One (1) SecureAll bracket shall be installed in the rear facing jump seat.
One (1) SecureAll bracket shall be installed in the left forward facing jump seat.
One (1) SecureAll bracket shall be mounted on a pedestal set at a 45-degree angle
towards the right side jump seat door. The officer shall be able to don the SCBA off this
bracket while standing on the ground at the jump seat location.
One (1) standard SCBA bracket shall be mounted in the compartment above the front
wheel on the driver side.
Confirm with PFA at the pre-construction conference for specific mounting location of all
brackets before installation.
Coat hooks
Four (4) coat hooks shall be provided and installed in the cab. Pack-track material shall be
attached to the cab walls which will be the anchor point for the coat hooks. Two (2) of the
hooks shall be on the back wall of the cab; one (1) on each outboard side of the rear wall
forward facing seats. The two (2) remaining hooks shall be mounted on the side wall
outboard of the forward facing jump seats above the air pack bracket, high enough to
allow for a fire helmet to be hung above the SCBA.
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d) 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 above the pump compartment. The compartment is to be easily accessible
from the front of the pump module when the cab is tilted.
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.
Battery cables
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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) engine start button shall be located on the lower left dash panel. It shall be wired
to heavy duty solenoid rated at not less than 1100 amps. The battery indicator light is to be
located directly above the start button to indicate that the battery bank is on.
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
charged.
The charger/ conditioner shall be mounted parallel with the side wall of the cab on the top
of the interior compartment behind the driver position.
One (1) Kussmaul Super Auto-eject plug-in receptacle shall be provided. The receptacle
shall include a deluxe cover bar graph (part number 63-11-2106) which will indicate the
condition of the batteries. The plug-in receptacle shall be installed on the left side of the
cab behind the rear crew door. The receptacle shall be red in color.
Three (3) multi-plug electrical outlet strips shall be provided and connected to the charger/
conditioner. The outlet strips are to provide 120 volt power to accessories in the cab. The
location of these outlet strips will be determined at the pre-construction meeting.
The installation location of the charger/ conditioner and auto-eject receptacle shall be
confirmed at the pre-construction meeting.
120 volt electrical outlet
A 120 volt outlet shall be provided in the right side front compartment (R1). The outlet shall
be wired so as to be electrified when the shore line is connected to station power. The
specific location is to be provided by PFA at preconstruction conference.
Component control switches
A panel of control switches shall be provided and installed on the dash board within easy
reach of the driver. The control switches shall be for the following components:
1. Siren brake (red in color)
2. Windshield wipers on/ off and speed
3. Headlights
4. Instrument panel dimmer
5. Jake Brake on/ off
6. Jake Brake high/ medium/ low
7. On Spot chain system on/ off (including a safety cover)
The exact location of each switch will be confirmed at the pre-construction meeting.
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
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display/ control panels shall have multiple screen capability to control various vehicle
systems and information. 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, located outside of the display screen and red in color, to engage the emergency
response lights.
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Driver display:
Screen 1(default screen) shall provide controls for:
• High idle
• ATC override
• Horn mode air/ city (the switch shall default to the air horn)
• PTO engage/ disengage
• Cab and body door open 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
• Officer screen sleep mode
• Scene lighting
• Cab 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:
• Backing alarm override
• Officer screen sleep mode
• Scene lighting
• Cab interior lighting
Radios/ Laptop computer/ AVL transponder
Poudre Fire Authority shall provide one (1) Motorola 800 Mhz radio system, an AVL unit,
and a laptop computer system. These three communication units shall be installed within
easy reach for a person seated in the officer seat. The builder shall install the proper low
profile antennas for all three units on the left side of the cab roof. The antenna leads for
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these units shall be routed to an area near the officer seat. Power for the three units shall
be supplied from the batteries and routed to the installation location of the three units.
The installation location for each of these units shall be identified at the pre-construction
meeting and verified, prior to installation, at the mid-construction meeting
Intercom system
A David Clark intercom system with stations for four (4) seating positions shall be provided
and installed in the cab. The system shall include a Model DCC-U3816 Dual Radio
Interface for the officer, a U3811 for the driver and a U3802 for the three rear seats, four
(4) #H3342 headphones and a U3800 control station.
Two (2) push to talk buttons shall be installed and connected to the 800 MHz radio
system. The buttons shall be red in color and installed one at the officer position and one
at the driver position. The installation location for these buttons shall be identified at the
pre-construction meeting and re-confirmed, prior to installation, at the mid-construction
meeting.
Rear/ side view cameras and display
Two (2) rearview cameras shall be supplied and installed, one (1) the rear surface of the
apparatus and one (1) on the right side of the cab.
The rear camera shall be center mounted on the rear face of the apparatus body below
the hose bed and above the rear compartment. The location of the rear camera shall
afford the driver a clear view of the rear of the vehicle without interfering with hose and
equipment at the rear of the apparatus.
The second camera shall be installed on the right side of the vehicle to allow for full view
of any right side blind spots.
Both cameras shall be wired to the drivers multi-plex display with day & night brightness
modes. A 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.
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.
Electric/ air horn selector switch
A switch shall be supplied and installed within reach of the driver for the selection air or
electric horn operation at the steering wheel horn button. The switch shall be clearly
labeled with a back-lit legend.
ICC Lights
The following vehicle clearance and marker lights shall be installed in conformance with
with FMVSS 108.
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Five (5) cab face mounted Whelen OS series amber LED clearance lights shall be
installed above the windshield.
Two (2) Whelen OS series amber LED marker lights shall be installed in the rub rail below
the R-1 and L-1 compartment doors, one (1) each side.
Two (2) Whelen OS series amber LED turn signal lights shall be installed in the rub rail
below the R-1 and L-1 compartment doors, one (1) each side.
Five (5) Truck-Lite 33 series red marker lights shall be recess mounted in the rear surface
of the tailboard. The part number for these lights is 33075R.
Rear turn/ stop/ reverse lights
Two (2) modular LED light modules housing the D.O.T required rear lights and the lower
rear warning lights shall be installed on the rear surface of the apparatus body. The light
modules shall be Whelen model number M6FCV4. They shall be mounted one on each
side of the rear surface below the hose bed level. Each modular light unit shall include the
following lights: (position numbers are from the bottom to the top)
• Position 1 shall have one (1) Whelen M6 series warning light with a red lens.
• Position 2 shall have one (1) Whelen model number M6BTT LED red stop/tail light.
• Position 3 shall have one (1) Whelen model number M6T LED amber arrow
directional signal light.
• Position 4 shall have one (1) Whelen model number M6BUW LED clear reverse light.
Headlights
Halogen headlights, separate high and low beam lights, shall be supplied and mounted in
a chrome plated bezel on the front of the vehicle. The chrome plated bezel is to be
designed for four lights in each of the two (left side and right side) bezels. The headlights
will be mounted in the upper positions in the bezel, low beams in the outer position. The
headlights shall have a wide-beam angle for maximum side view illumination.
The headlights shall be controlled by a switch separate from the multi-plex display. It
switch shall be a three position switch; off, marker lights, headlights.
Daytime running lights
The headlights shall be set up so as to operate as daytime running lights.
Front turn signals
Two (2) Whelen M series amber LED Guide arrow turn signals (part number M6T) shall be
installed on the front face of the vehicle. They shall be placed above warning light/
headlight bezel.
Cornering lamps
Two (2) Whelen Ion Series 12 volt LED 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 recess mounted in the 45 degree angle section of
the front bumper, one on each side.
Reverse lighting
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A lighting system for illumination while backing the apparatus shall be installed. This
system shall be connected to the reverse mode of the chassis transmission so as to
activate the lights. The reverse lighting system shall include the following lights:
1. The backing lights located in the D.O.T rear of body unitized light package.
2. The two (2) lights installed in the lower side rub rails behind the rear axle. These
lights shall be angled towards the back of the apparatus body so as to provide
illumination of the area adjacent to the back of the apparatus.
3. The rear scene lights located at the top of the body on each side of the hose bed.
Cab step lights
Lights shall be recess mounted in the step-well area of each cab door. The lights shall be
Whelen 3 inch Round Super LED model number 3SCOCDCR lights. The lights shall
illuminate the step-well of the corresponding cab door when it is opened.
Rear step lights
Two (2) Whelen PELCC light fixtures for the illumination of the rear tail board shall be
provided and installed on the rear face of the body. The light fixtures shall have a chrome
plated hood directing the light downward onto the tail board. The light fixtures shall be
located between the top of the rear compartment and below the bottom of the hose bed.
The lights shall be wired to the panel light switch at the pump operator’s panel.
Cab ground lighting
One LED type ground light shall be mounted beneath each cab door. The lights shall be
Whelen 3 inch Round Super LED model 3SCOCDCR lights. These lights shall be
designed to provide illumination on the ground area under each cab door. All of the cab
ground lights shall automatically activate when the parking brake is set. The lights shall
meet the current NFPA 1901specifications.
Body ground lighting
Six (6) Whelen 3 inch Round Super LED model 3SCOCDCR LED underbody lights shall
be provided and installed under the apparatus body. There shall be one light below each
of the compartments L-1, L-3, R-1 and R-3 and two underbody lights mounted under the
rear tail board, one on each side. The underbody lights shall illuminate when the vehicle
parking brake is set. The lights shall meet the current NFPA 1901specifications.
Scene lights
Three (3) 12 volt LED scene lights shall be provided and installed as listed below.
Cab sides; one (1) Whelen M 9 Series LZC light shall be flush mounted on each upper
side of the cab aft of the low roof section. The lights are to be individually controlled in the
multi-plex displays and labeled as Left Scene Light and Right Scene Light. The lights shall
automatically illuminate when the cab doors are opened on the appropriate side.
Front of the cab; one 30 inch wide (1) Rigid Industries light shall be installed on the front
brow of the cab above the windshield, center mounted. The light is to be controlled in the
multi-plex displays and labeled as Front Scene Light.
Rear of the body; the scene light function of the upper rear face warning lights shall be
controlled in the multi-plex displays and labeled as Rear Scene Lights. The rear scene
lights shall also illuminate when the vehicle transmission in placed in the reverse position.
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Compartment lights
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.
Install one (1) task light over the plumber’s compartment slide out tray.
Install one (1) task light below the shelf in the right side compartment ahead of the rear
wheels.
Hose bed lights
A lighting system shall be provided and installed in the hose bed area for illuminating the
hose bed. A Night-Stick LED lighting system shall be used for this application. The specific
location for the lighting system is to be determined at pre-construction meeting.
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 in the center console. The siren control head shall
be mounted within easy reach of the driver. The siren shall be equipped with a PA
function.
Siren speakers
The chassis shall have two (2) Whelen, model SA314A, 100 watt speakers recess
mounted in the right side of the front bumper.
Mechanical siren
A Federal brand Q2b mechanical siren shall be installed in the front bumper on the left
side. The motor section of the siren shall be recess mounted in the bumper with the
remaining section of the siren, where sound is emitted through the front and side grills,
shall be exposed. The siren shall be operated from a foot switch on floor of the driver
position.
A siren brake switch shall be mounted on the dash within easy reach of the driver. The
switch shall be red in color.
Rear signal buttons
Two (2) weatherproof push button switches shall be installed at rear of body to activate the
electric chassis horn. One switch shall be located on each side of the hose bed.
The signal buttons shall be installed at shoulder height when operator is standing on the
tailboard. The switches shall also be within reach of a person standing at ground level.
The rear signal buttons shall operate only the electric horn.
The switches are to be used as a signal to the driver for moving and stopping the
apparatus during hose loading operations.
Bell
A large chrome polished bell shall be provided and installed on the left side of the
extended front bumper. The bell shall be operated by a momentary type switches in the
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cab within reach of the driver and officer positions. Inscribed on the bell shall be in large
print the words: "In Honor of __________.” Consult with PFA at preconstruction
conference for final inscription and layout.
Officer map light
A Hella -Marine model #2AB 004532-161 shall be provided and mounted on the Officer
side of the cab center console. 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. All of the emergency response lights shall Whelen
brand. Verify final lighting layout with PFA at pre-construction conference.
Roof mounted light bar- A 81 inch Whelen Edge Freedom Series roof mounted light bar
with an internal Opticom emitter 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 third position from the center
of the light bar, on both the red and blue halves, shall contain a white light.
Lower level forward warning lights- There shall be four (4) forward facing Whelen M6
series LED warning lights on the front fascia of the apparatus, two on each side of the grill.
These lights shall be installed in the bezel below the headlights. The lenses for the lights
on the right side of the cab shall be red in color. The lenses for the lights on the left side of
the cab shall be blue in color.
Alternating Headlights- The headlights shall be equipped with a system which allows the
high beam head lights to alternate from left to right for emergency response. Operator
selection of high beams shall override the flashing function until the low beams are re-
selected.
Lower forward intersection lights- Two (2) Whelen M6 series LED lights with red lenses
shall be recess mounted in the side trailing portion of the front bumper, one light on each
side of the vehicle.
Lower side mid-ship warning lights- Two (2) Whelen M6 series LED lights with blue lenses
shall be installed on the side of the apparatus, one on each side. The lights shall be
mounted in the lower section of the pump panel as follows:
• The left side warning light shall be installed in the center of the recessed area where the
drain controls are located.
• The right side warning light shall be installed in the center of the lower pump panel
directly above the recessed pump drain control area.
These lights shall de-activate when the pump shift control lever is placed in the pump
position.
Lower rear side warning lights- Two Whelen M6R series LED lights with red lenses shall
be installed in the body above the rear wheels, one on each side of the apparatus.
Upper rear warning lights- Two (2) Whelen model Rotobeam Super LED lights with red
lenses shall be installed at the rear of the apparatus (part number R416RF). They shall be
mounted on stanchions above the hose bed, one each side.
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Upper rear surface warning lights- Two (2) Whelen model M9BCZ LED lights shall be
installed on the upper rear surface of the apparatus body, one light on each side of the
hose
bed. The light on the left side of the hose bed shall have a blue lens. The light on the right
side of the hose bed shall have a red lens.
The scene light function of the upper rear face warning lights shall function as described in
the Scene Light section of this specification.
Lower rear surface warning lights- Two Whelen M6R LED lights shall be installed in lowest
position of the modular tail light assembly, one light on each side. The lens for the left side
light shall be red in color. The lens for the right side light shall be blue.
3M Opticom
One (1) 3M model one model 792H Opticom emitter shall be installed and mounted in the
light bar on the cab roof to maximize forward throw of light. The Opticom emitter shall
activate with the emergency response warning light after the park brake is released. The
emitter shall be wired so that it will automatically turn off with the setting of the park brake.
Traffic direction light bar
A traffic advisor system shall be provided on rear of vehicle using; eight (8) Whelen Wide-
angle ION series amber Super-LED lights with clear lenses, and 25 Scan-Lock™ flash
patterns. The center pair of lights shall be split amber/red with the red lights connected to
the brake light circuit on vehicle. The outer most amber lights shall be connected to the
turn signal circuit on the vehicle. Lights shall be individually mounted with chrome bezels
and evenly distributed on the rear cross member above the hose bed.
A Whelen control box shall be located in the cab within easy reach of the driver. The
control box shall have buttons or switches which allow for the following:
• On/off
• Bright/ dim
• Right direction
• Left direction
• Center
• Flash
The flash pattern of this light system shall activate when the master emergency warning
light switch is in the on position.
e) Mid-ship Pump Compartment Module
The extruded aluminum structure which forms the pump compartment module shall be
removed from the old chassis and remounted on the new chassis. The associated exterior
panels and pump controls shall be remodeled or replaced so as to be in conformance with
the PFA standard specification as described below.
Pump module side panels
Full height and width panels shall be attached to the left and right sides of the pump
module. The upper section, enclosing the electric cord reels and located above the pump
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control panels, shall be .125" thick bright aluminum tread plate. The pump operator panels
shall be constructed of 12-gauge type 304 brushed stainless steel material.
Each pump valve control shall be immediately adjacent to its respective gauge. The valve
controls shall be properly labeled and color coded for ease of use. All markings shall be
permanent in nature.
Adequate illumination shall be provided for all gauges and controls by means of a shielded
and water tight light assembly with LED lights located below the upper tread plate section.
The on/off switch for all pump panel lights, on both sides of the vehicle, shall be waterproof
and located on the driver side control panel.
An Elkhart Brass model #471 pump pressure and vacuum checking assembly shall be
provided and mounted on the outside of the pump operators control panel. Assembly shall
include plug type caps.
An apparatus manufacturer's data plate shall be provided and installed at the pump control
panel. Data plate shall include results of the ULI pump test, date of the test and the fire
pump serial number. The data plate shall be permanently stamped and held in place with
screw type fasteners.
Black welting shall be provided around all panel cut-outs where pump intakes and
discharges extend through the panels.
Poudre Fire Authority has a standard pump panel layout. Consult with PFA for
consistency in pump layout before construction.
Pump compartment front panel
The front wall of the pump compartment module shall be overlaid entirely with aluminum
tread plate and fastened with mechanical fasteners.
A compartment for the electrical components shall be made in the upper center portion of
the front panel.
A full width access door shall be provided in the front panel for pump maintenance and
repair access purposes. Consult with PFA at pre-construction conference for exact
location and design of the access door.
Left side pump control panel
All pump suction and discharge controls shall be mounted on the left side pump operator
panel so as to permit operation of the pump from a central location.
The panel shall be divided into upper, middle, lower and bottom sections. It shall be
constructed in a manner to prevent excessive moisture, road grime and other road
contaminants from entering the pump module.
The upper section of the panel shall be vertical and shall open a full 90 degrees without
any major disassembly of the panel. Latches shall be installed for positive closure of the
upper
section. The controls located on this section of the panel, from left to right, are as follows:
• a switch panel for six (6) switches (detailed below)
• The large pump intake gauge
• Below the switch panel and the intake gauge shall be the individual discharge
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gauges. These are to be situated above the appropriate control lever for each gauge
• the pump pressure gauge
• below the pump pressure gauge shall be the electric deck gun controller
• the hydraulic generator read-out
• below the engine status alarm and the generator read-out shall be the Foam Pro
controller, the foam tank level gauge and the water tank level gauge
A yellow colored backing plate shall be installed behind the bezel of each gauge which
connects to a foam capable pump discharge.
The middle section of the panel shall be a full panel width lever control bank for the sealed
lever valve controllers. This section shall be angled so as to permit the smooth operation
of the control levers. On this section the controls shall be located, from left to right, as
follows:
• the front bumper discharge line lever
• the booster reel discharge lever
• the right side 2 ½ inch discharge line
• the rear left side 2 ½ inch discharge line
• the rear center 2 ½ inch discharge line
• the right rear 2 ½ inch discharge line
• the deck gun electric valve controller
• above the deck gun controller shall be the FRC Total Control pressure governor
control
• the right side LDH discharge line
• above the right side LDH controller shall be the pump transfer valve
• the right side 6 inch intake
• above the right side 6 inch intake control shall be the Trident primer control
• the tank to pump lever
• the tank fill lever
All gauges and visual displays shall be installed to be no more than 84 inches above the
level where the operator stands to read the instruments.
A yellow colored backing plate shall be installed around the bezel of each discharge valve
control which is foam capable.
The central midpoint or center line of any control shall be no more than 72 inches vertically
above the ground.
The lower section of the panel shall be vertical. The layout of controls, appliances, inlets
and discharges shall be, from left to right, as follows.
• A bracket for two (2) 2 ½ inch spanner wrenches
• Below the spanner wrench bracket (from left to right) shall be the control valves for
the Auxiliary Engine Cooler and the Pump Cooling systems.
• Below the engine cooler and pump cooling valves shall be the pump test ports.
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• The manual lever for the 2 ½ “pump inlet.
• The 2 1/2 “inlet.
• The FoamPro system specification and instruction placards. These shall be oriented
vertically.
• The Akron valve for the pump inlet.
• The 2 ½” discharge with the pressure gauge directly above it.
• The manual control lever for the 2 ½” discharge.
The bottom section of the left pump panel shall contain the drain valves and a side
emergency warning light. The drain controls shall be arranged in a row from left to right.
The area containing the drain controls shall be recessed into the frame of the pump
module.
A pump panel diagram shall be provided, for both the left and right panels, indicating the
pump inlets, discharges, valve control and drain control locations. The diagrams shall be
provided to PFA representatives for review and approval at the pre-construction
conference.
Right side pump panel
The panel shall be divided into upper, lower and bottom sections. It shall be constructed in
a manner to prevent excessive moisture, road grime and other road contaminants from
entering the area.
A full panel width polished stainless steel light hood with sealed LED light assemblies shall
be installed to illuminate the right side pump panel. The lights shall be controlled by the
pump panel light switch located in the switch bank on the left side pump operator panel.
The top portion of the panel shall open a full 90 degrees without any major disassembly of
the panel. The upper panel shall contain a switch bank and a water tank level indicator as
described below.
The lower portion of the panel is to be hinged on the rear of the pump panel. It shall be
able to be fully opened by means of a large piano hinge and positive latch mechanism. All
Discharges and intakes shall have easily removable elbows and caps that, once removed,
will allow the full height and width of the pump panel to swing open. At each
discharge/intake there will be a backing stainless steel plate that the pump panel will seat
against when closed.
The bottom section of the panel shall contain the drain valves. The drain controls shall be
arranged in a row from left to right. The area containing the drain controls shall be
recessed into the frame of the pump module.
Pump control panel switch banks
Left side: A six (6) bank switch panel shall be installed on the vertical section of the control
panel above the lever bank. Placed from left to right the switches are to control: the left
side electric cord rewind, all pump panel lights, the generator excite and the vehicle air
horn. There shall be two blanks placed between the generator excite switch and the
vehicle air horn switch. The switch for the vehicle air horn shall be red in color.
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Right side: A two (2) bank switch panel shall be installed in the center of the upper section
of the right side pump panel. Placed from left to right the switches shall control: the ladders
rack and the electric cord rewind.
Pump control panel lighting
Left side: Adequate illumination for the upper and middle sections of the left side pump
panel shall be provided for by means of one (1) full panel width polished stainless steel
LED light assembly. This light assembly shall be shielded, water tight and shall direct the
light down onto the panel. This assembly shall be installed above the upper section of the
panel.
Adequate illumination for the lower section of the pump panel, below the lever bank, shall
be provided for by means of two (2) round LED light assemblies. They shall be installed on
the underside of the lever bank shelf and arranged so there is one above each side of the
six inch pump inlet.
Right side: Adequate illumination shall be provided by means of one (1) shielded, water
tight LED light assembly located above the upper section of the right side pump panel. The
control switch shall be located as described above.
Pump panel approval drawings
Approval drawings shall be provided for the left and right side pump panels. The drawings
shall include the location of all controls, gauges and drains. The drawings shall be
submitted for approval prior to the construction of the pump compartment module.
Heat pan enclosure
A removable casing constructed of aluminum, completely enclosing the underside of the
pump compartment shall be provided. Heat from the vehicle exhaust system will be
retained inside of this enclosure for additional protection from freezing. The enclosure shall
include three individual panels that can be easily removed from their mounting locations.
The lower, center portion of the casing shall have a large access panel, bolted in place
that may be easily removed for routine maintenance. The two outer slide-out panels are
held in place by a single fastener on each panel.
Pump compartment heater
Install one (1) auxiliary heater in the pump compartment. The heater shall have a switch
inside of the pump compartment on or near the unit. The fan shall be installed so as to be
pointed in the downward position to prevent dirt from entering the motor.
f) Pump Controls, Gauges, Indicators and Labels
Pneumatic pump shift
The pump shift shall be air operated and shall incorporate a Waterous built cylinder with
double action piston to shift from road to pump and back.
The pump shift control shall be mounted in the cab within easy reach of the driver. The
control shall be identified as AIR PUMP SHIFT. Operation instructions shall be
permanently inscribed on the plate surrounding the base of the pump shift control.
There shall be a two light indicator system which will notify the operator when the shift has
been completed to PUMP and when the chassis transmission is in correct pumping gear.
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The switch that activates the lights shall be mounted on the pump transmission and
positioned so that the pump shift arm activates the switch only when the shift arm has
completed its full travel into PUMP position.
“Ok TO Pump” indicator light
One (1) green indicator light shall be installed on the left side pump panel so as to display
when the pump is engaged and ready to pump. A black label with white lettering shall read
“OK TO PUMP”.
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Priming system
A Trident brand air priming system shall be installed and connected to the suction side of
the fire pump.
A vacuum test shall be performed using a capped suction hose of at least 20' long. The
pump shall be capable of developing 22 in Hg of vacuum and hold the vacuum with a drop
not more than 10 in Hg in 10 minutes.
Pump pressure governor control
The apparatus shall be equipped with an FRC Total Control pressure governor. The
governor shall display all vital engine operating parameters such as engine temperature,
oil pressure, rpm, and voltage. It shall also notify the operator of any problems with the
engine through the information center's alpha/numeric display.
The pressure governor unit shall be installed in strict accordance with the instructions
supplied by Cummins diesel.
Transfer valve control
The transfer valve actuator shall be operated electrically, by a Waterous control switch
mounted on the left side pump panel complete with two indicator lights indicating
PRESSURE and VOLUME. The transfer valve control and indicator lights shall be located
away from the “ok to pump” indicator lights.
Gauges
A Class One brand 6" diameter liquid filled pressure gauge registering up to 400 lbs per
square inch with 1/4" pipe thread connection shall be provided and installed. The gauge
shall be of the type that will not be injured when subjected to a vacuum. The gauge is to
have a white face with black numbers.
A Class One brand, 6" diameter liquid filled compound gauge shall be provided and
connected to the suction side of the pump. It shall be capable of registering at least 400
lbs pressure and 30 inches of vacuum. The gauge shall have a white face with black
numbers.
The gauges, or LED read-outs, for the large diameter discharge and the deck gun shall be
integral to the Akron style 9325 Navigator Pro Controllers. The read-outs should be for
pressure only.
The gauges connected to the remaining discharges (the front bumper line, the left side 2
½ inch pump panel discharge, the right side 2 ½ inch pump panel discharge, the three rear
of body discharges and the booster line) shall be Class One brand 2 ½ inch liquid filled
pressure gauges. The gauges shall have white faces with black numbers. The discharge
pressure gauges shall be individually identified with engraved labels.
The individual line pressure gauges are to be aligned with, and above the corresponding
discharge valve control. Consult with PFA at the pre-construction conference for
confirmation on all gauges and pump panel layout.
Water level gauges
Two (2) Class 1 Intelli-guage water tank level gauges shall be provided and installed on
the pump panels. One gauge shall be installed on the left side panel and one on the right
side pump panel. The gauges shall include a 25% tank level warning indication feature.
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Two (2) Whelen PSTank LED tank level indicator lights shall be supplied and installed on
the upper rear corners of the cab, one on each side.
Foam level gauge
The builder shall provide one (1) Class 1 “Intelli-guage Foam tank level gauge with a 25%
tank level warning. The gauge shall be labeled “Foam” and shall be installed on the left
side pump panel.
Pump panel air horn button
A vehicle air horn activation button shall be provided and installed in the left side pump
panel switch bank. The button shall red in color and shall have an illuminated label stating,
“Evacuation Signal”.
Pump panel identification labels
All inlets, discharges and drains shall be provided with color coded labels. The
identification
labels shall be provided at the inlet or discharge control, the inlet or discharge connection
and at each drain valve control according to NFPA recommended standards. The
discharges, valves, and gauges shall be labeled for the hose size to be connected to the
outlet and not outlet size. The details of the panel labels shall be confirmed at the pre-
construction meeting.
g) Pump, Plumbing, and Tank
1500 GPM Two stage fire pump
The Waterous Model CMUC 20 two stage 1500 GPM centrifugal fire pump shall be tested
and inspected prior to removal from the donor chassis. Any deficiencies shall be repaired
or re-built as necessary.
After the inspection and repairs are complete, the pump shall be removed from the donor
chassis and mounted mid ship on the new chassis. The new installation of this pump shall
meet the provisions as listed below.
The mechanical pump seals shall be replaced.
The fire pump transmission and chain drive shall be inspected. Any deficiencies shall be
repaired or re-built as necessary.
The pump transmission fluid shall be changed as a part of the reinstallation. A check shall
be made to insure that there are no fluid leaks.
The shift engagement mechanism shall be inspected and repaired as necessary.
After installation on the new chassis the fire pump shall deliver the percentage of rated
discharge at pressures indicated below:
• 100% of rated capacity at 150 pounds net pressure
• 70% of rated capacity at 200 pounds net pressure
• 50% of rated capacity at 250 pounds net pressure
• 100% of rated capacity at 165 pounds net pressure
The fire pump shall undergo an Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated test per Class A
requirements of NFPA #1901 prior to delivery of the completed pumper.
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The pump shall be provided with a data plate giving the rated flow at "capacity" and
"pressure" test pressures, together with the R.P.M. of the engine at those pressures and
deliveries and mounted in clear view on the left side pump panel.
The data plate shall include model and serial numbers of the pump body and chain
transmission, hydro and discharge test pressures, and the date of pump and transmission
manufacture.
Water tank to pump valve
A Waterous model #81961-1B, 3-1/2" full flow ball valve shall be furnished between the
tank and the pump with flexible connections. The valve and piping shall be enclosed inside
of the pump compartment.
A built-in check valve shall be furnished in the piping to avoid the possibility of backfilling
the booster tank through the tank to pump plumbing.
The tank suction shall located in the sump assembly located at the bottom of the tank. A
3" cleanout plug shall be provided in the bottom of the tank sump.
Transfer valve
A Waterous brand electric pressure and volume transfer valve and control shall be
provided and installed. The transfer valve shall provide smooth changing of the transfer
valve to either pressure or volume without shutting down at any discharge pressure up to
250 psig.
Main pump drain
A Waterous brand main pump drain valve shall be furnished with all pump drains
connected to it so that the entire pump system may be drained by one control.
The drain valve assembly shall consist of a stainless steel plunger with a bronze body
rigidly attached to the fire pump transmission.
A chrome plated "T" handle control is to be provided and located in the bottom recessed
section of the left side pump panel. The control shall be labeled “MAIN PUMP DRAIN”.
Pump drain/ bleeder lines and valves
Individual drain lines shall be provided for each pump intake and discharge. The drain
controls shall be aligned in a straight horizontal row at the lower edge of the pump panel.
Depending on the pump plumbing layout the drain lines and control valves may be routed
to either the left or right side pump panel. Each drain shall be labeled and numbered to
correspond with the respective discharge outlet and coloring. The drain controls located on
the right side pump panel shall be installed as far forward as possible.
The pump drain control lay out shall be reviewed at the pre-construction meeting. The
pump panel approval drawings shall include the drain control lay out for the left and right
side pump panels.
Intake line drains
All intake line drains shall be ¼ turn Class 1 drains. The line drains shall be actuated by a
lift up type lever. The drains shall be located as low as possible to remove as much water
as possible from the line. The drains shall be color coded to correspond with the intake
lines which they will drain.
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Suction air vent control
The intake drain for the right side large diameter intake shall be plumbed so as to be an air
vent line to assist in removing air/water mixture before it enters the pump. This air vent is
intended to provide smoother control by the pressure governor as the water source is
switched from booster tank to an outside source. The control of the vent/ drain shall
located be on left side pump panel.
Discharge line drains
All discharges line drains shall be ¼ turn Class 1 drains. The line drains shall be actuated
by
a lift up type lever. The drains shall be located as low as possible to remove as much
water as possible from the line. The drains shall be color coded to correspond with the
discharge lines which they drain.
Hose line connection threads
The hose threads shall be National Standard Thread (NST) on all of the apparatus intakes
and discharges
Pump intakes
All pump panel intakes shall have a metal backer plate and an extrusion trim to allow for
the full swinging open of the pump panels. The intakes shall break at the pump panel
opening so that the piping will allow for the panel door to swing clear without interference.
An analog compound pressure/ vacuum gauge shall be connected to the suction side of
the pump and installed on the left side pump panel.
The pump intakes shall be located as follows:
• Left side pump panel
One (1) 2-1/2" gated pump suction with the manual control handle extending through
the pump panel for the control of the valve at the inlet.
One (1) large diameter intake stub with pressure relief and a removable strainer
screen shall be installed so as to allow for the addition of the gate valve as described
below.
• Right side pump panel
One (1) 2-1/2" gated pump suction with the manual control handle extending through
the pump panel for the control of the valve at the inlet.
One (1) large diameter intake stub with pressure relief and a removable strainer
screen shall be installed. This inlet shall have an Akron electric gate valve installed in
the pump flange behind the right side pump panel. This inlet shall have a 30 degree
elbow 6 inch to 5” Storz connection with a 5” Storz cap and chain provided. The 30
degree elbow and Storz cap shall be maroon in color.
LD Intake gate valves
One (1) manually operated Akron Revolution intake valve, part number 7982 shall be
provided and attached to the left side large diameter inlet.
One (1) Akron electric gate valve shall be provided and installed behind the right side
pump panel for the large diameter inlet on the right side. An electronic valve controller
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shall be installed on the left side pump panel. The controller shall have an LED position
indicator to indicate the position of the valve as it opens and closes.
Stainless steel discharge manifold
The discharge manifold assembly shall be fabricated with minimum of Schedule #10 Type
304 stainless steel. All threaded fittings shall be a minimum of Schedule #40 stainless
steel. The discharge manifold assembly shall have radiused sweep elbows to minimize
water turbulence. The manifold shall be welded and pressure tested prior to installation.
The
stainless steel manifold inlet shall be attached to the pump discharge and have additional
brackets as required to support the discharge manifold, valves and related components.
Pump discharges
All pump panel discharges shall have a metal backer plate with an extrusion trim to allow
for the full swinging open of the pump panels. The discharges shall break at the pump
panel opening so that the piping will allow for the panel door to swing clear without
interference.
Individual discharge control handles and electronic controls shall be aligned in a straight
horizontal row across the pump operators control panel, directly in line with, and below the
corresponding discharge pressure gauges. No exceptions will be allowed for this
requirement.
The controls for the large diameter discharges, the master discharge on the right side
pump panel and the deck gun, shall be Akron Electric 3-1/2” discharge valves with the
electronic controls located on the left side pump panel.
Manually operated discharge valves
Manually operated discharge valves shall be supplied for the following locations:
• One (1) 2 ½ inch ball type valve for the front bumper hose line
• One (1) 1 ½ inch ball type valve for the booster reel line.
• One (1) 2 ½ inch ball type discharge located on the left side pump panel
• One (1) 2 ½ inch discharge shall be supplied on the right side pump panel
• Three (3) 2 ½ inch discharges shall be supplied at the rear of the vehicle below the
hose bed.
One (1) at the far left below the hose bed
One (1) at the far right below the hose bed
One (1) at the right below the hose bed and inboard of the far right discharge
Each manually operated pump discharge shall be supplied with an Akron 8000 ball valve
controlled by a lever controller installed on the left side pump panel.
Each discharge shall be provided with chrome plated 30 degree discharge elbow. The
discharge elbow on the rear of the vehicle, on the far right and the far left, shall be reduced
to 1-1/2 inch for pre-connect hose line connections. The remaining rear discharge,
adjacent to the far right pre-connect line, shall have a chrome discharge elbow for the
connection of a pre-connected 2 ½ inch hand line.
The front bumper discharge and the booster reel discharge controls shall be of the sealed
lever type and shall operate freely over full range of valve operation and shall not bind
when under pressure.
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The valve for the 2 ½ inch discharge at the driver side pump operators panel shall be
operated by a directly connected lever which passes through the driver side pump
operators panel.
The discharge located at the front bumper shall terminate above the gravel shield on the
right
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side adjacent to the front hose well. The termination shall be at a 90 degree swivel with a
1-1/2 inch connection.
Booster reel discharge
The plumbing for the booster reel shall be 1-1/2" ID, wire reinforced, high pressure hose
coupled with stainless steel fittings. The valve shall be controlled by a sealed lever type
located in the sealed lever bank on the left side pump operator panel. The booster reel
shall be located in the rear compartment above the tailboard. The reel shall be placed at
the left side of this compartment.
Electrically operated discharges
Akron 8000 3-1/2 inch ball valve gated discharges shall be installed and controlled at the
left side pump. The opening and closing speed shall be preset to comply with current
NFPA 1901 standard
These discharge outlets shall be located:
• One (1) on the right side pump panel with chrome plated 4" NST adapter. It shall extend
through the pump panel with rubber extrusion trim around the opening. The discharge
shall be provided with a 3” x 4" NST female x 5" Storz x 2 ½” elbow adapter. A 2 ½” cap
shall be provided with the elbow adapter. The adapter shall be blue #11 in color.
• One (1) at area above fire pump compartment plumbed with 3" ID schedule 40
galvanized pipe for deck gun application. The outlet shall be located for as straight as
possible plumbing attachment to deck gun piping.
Consult with PFA at the pre-construction conference for the exact layout and location for
all valve controls, drains and discharge ports.
Heat exchanger
A gated discharge line shall be installed to provide water from the fire pump to the chassis
heat exchanger to assist in engine cooling during pumping operations. The heat
exchanger line shall be controlled at the left side pump panel with a screw type valve
control located at lower left side of pump panel.
Tank fill/ pump cooling line
A discharge line from the pressure side of the pump to the tank shall be furnished so the
tank can be filled from a draft or hydrant supply. The control valve shall be a sealed lever
type located in the sealed lever bank on the left side pump operator panel.
The valve shall be a 2" Akron 8000 ball valve. Victaulic nipples shall be provided in the
plumbing on each side of the valve so as to make valve replacement easier. The tank fill
shall be connected into the booster tank at the highest point possible on the tank.
Deck gun and nozzle
The remote control deck gun and nozzle which is mounted on the donor vehicle shall be
removed and installed on the deck gun discharge pipe of the new vehicle. The electronic
control shall be located in the full height compartment (L-1) ahead of the rear wheels on
the left side.
The deck gun piping shall be repainted to match the body paint color.
Foam System
The donor apparatus is equipped with a FoamPro #2002 fully automatic electronic direct
injection foam proportioning system. The proportioning operation shall be based on an
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accurate direct measurement of water flows with no water flow restriction. The foam
system
shall be reinstalled on the new chassis in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
The FoamPro system shall be reinstalled by a FoamPro Certified Dealer.
All foam line connections shall be screw type fittings. Quick connects not acceptable
Foam discharges
The hand line discharges which are intended to be foam capable include the hose reel, the
three pre-connected rear 2 ½ inch lines, the right side 2 ½ inch line and the front bumper
line discharge.
Discharges capable of dispensing foam shall be so designated on the pump panel with a
label and a yellow backing plate around the discharge controls and gauges.
The foam discharges shall be confirmed at the pre-construction conference.
Water tank
The water tank on the donor apparatus shall be removed and inspected. All defects shall
be repaired prior to installation on the new chassis. If the water tank from the donor
apparatus is not repairable then a new water tank, which meets the following
specifications, shall be provided and installed on the new chassis.
The tank shall be an L-shaped, 650 gallon capacity, water tank. It shall be constructed of
1/2" thick PT2 polypropylene sheet stock. This material shall be a non-corrosive stress
relieved thermo-plastic and U.V. stabilized for maximum protection.
The transverse swash partitions shall be manufactured of 3/8" PT2 polypropylene and
extend from approximately 4" off the floor to just under the cover. The longitudinal swash
partitions shall be constructed of 3/8" PT2 polypropylene and extend from the floor of the
tank through the cover to allow for positive welding and maximum integrity. All partitions
shall be equipped with vent and air holes to permit movement of air and water between
compartments.
The tank shall have a combination vent and manual fill tower. The fill tower shall be
constructed of 1/2" PT2 polypropylene and with a minimum dimension of 8" x 8" outer
perimeter. The tower shall be located in the left front corner of the tank. The tower shall
have a 1/4" thick polypropylene screen and a PT2 polypropylene hinged cover. Inside the
fill tower, approximately 4" down from the top shall be fastened a combination vent
overflow pipe.
A forward mounted sump shall be provided in the tank. The sump shall be constructed of
1/2" PT2 polypropylene and be located in the left front quarter of the tank. A 3" Schedule
40 polypropylene pipe shall be installed that will sweep from the front of the tank to the
sump location. The sump shall have a 3" N.P.T. threaded coupling on the bottom for a
plug. This shall be used as a combination clean out and tank drain. An anti-swirl plate
shall be located approximately 2" above the sump.
There shall be two standard tank outlets; one for tank-to-pump suction lines which will be a
3" N.P.T. coupling, and one for a tank fill line which shall be a 1-1/2" N.P.T. coupling. All
tank
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couplings shall be backed with flow deflectors to break up the stream of water entering the
tank.
The water tank shall carry a lifetime warranty by its manufacturer.
Foam tank
One (1) 30 gallon class “A” foam tank with an 8" x 8" fill tower shall be provided and
installed in a location to allow easy access for filling. The tank is to be an integral part of
the water
tank with color-coded labels will be provided at the fill tower. The tank should be plumbed
to the on board foam system. The tank shall have air tight cover with vacuum relief valves.
Hose reel
The hose reel shall be removed before the body transfer process. It shall be serviced and
repainted prior to installation on the new chassis. It shall then be remounted in the rear
compartment at the left side of the compartment and plumbed so the hose comes off the
bottom of the reel.
A clip type mounting bracket shall be provided in the reel compartment to hold the nozzle
which will be attached to the hose line.
The reel shall be individually controlled with a 1-1/2" Akron stainless steel ball valve. The
valve control shall be located on the left side pump panel. The valve shall be located within
the pump compartment module and plumbed to the reel using wire reinforced, high
pressure hose coupled with reusable stainless steel fittings.
The heavy duty stainless steel rollers at the corners of the rear compartment on the rear
face of the vehicle shall be left in place or remounted to allow for easy hose movement
around the apparatus.
h) Apparatus Body and Compartmentation
Apparatus body
The apparatus body which will be moved to the new chassis is constructed of aluminum.
Any modifications to the body shall be constructed of 3/16th inch aluminum.
Modifications which affect body height shall be made so as to provide a ground to top of
compartment height as close to 94 inches as possible on both sides of the apparatus.
All body and structural supports are built of aluminum. Any modifications to the structural
supports shall also be made of aluminum.
All apparatus body and compartment modifications shall conform to the following
construction and configuration so as to be in conformance with the standard PFA pumper
specification as described below.
The entire rear face of the apparatus body is to be constructed of .125 polished aluminum
sheet material. The aluminum shall be formed to cover the inside face of the rear
beavertails for a scratch resistant surface.
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A permanently installed extruded aluminum cross member shall be placed at the rear top
level of the hose bed, between the warning light stanchions and in line with the rear of the
apparatus body. This cross member shall be used as a support for the rear of the hose
bed
cover and the upper attachment site for the top of the vinyl rear hose bed cover. The traffic
arrow lights shall be installed on this cross member.
Polished stainless steel scuff plates shall be affixed to the body below the fuel fill ports on
each side of the body. The scuff plates are to prevent damage to the paint caused by the
fuel fill cap.
Heavy duty black anti-spray rubber mud flaps shall be provided and installed behind the
rear wheels of the vehicle. The mud flaps shall extend the full width of the rear dual tires,
and are to be attached to heavy angle support brackets with stainless steel fasteners. A
minimum of 6" ground clearance and 1-1/2" side clearance shall be provided.
Exterior compartment construction
Modifications to the compartment sides and walls shall be welded to the superstructure. All
seams shall be sealed using an engineered grade polyurethane adhesive sealant.
Forward vertical bulkhead
The outer surface of the forward vertical bulkhead of the body compartmentation, adjacent
to the pump panels, shall be covered with 12-gauge type 304 brushed stainless steel
overlays.
Body wiring raceways
Modifications to the body shall be designed to provide easily accessible recessed
raceways to fully protect all wiring. Bolted on, sectioned access panels shall be provided
for all wiring routed through the body.
Hose bed
All modifications to the apparatus hose bed shall accommodate the 650 gallon “L” shaped
water tank. The hose bed shall be a streamlined style, properly reinforced without the use
of angles or structural shapes, and shall be free from all projections which might injure the
fire hose. The length of hose bed shall be approximately 8'.
The bottom of hose bed shall be no more than 64" above road surface. Hose bed shall be
configured and sized to store the following hose loads, starting from the left (driver) side:
• 200 ft. 1-3/4" pre-connect far left side, with dead space compartment
• 800 ft. 5" LDH left center
• High rise hose pack storage area and hose bed cover support
• Below the high rise hose pack storage area, a separate space shall be provided for
two (2) tube slots and holding clips. This space will be the storage area for one (1)
eight foot pike pole and 1 (1) eight foot trash hook.
• 400 ft. 3” hose
• 400 ft. 3” hose
• 300 ft. 2 ½” pre-connect line with space for 100’ dead-load 2 ½” line
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• 200 ft. 1 3/4" pre-connect in far right side, with dead space compartment.
The surface of each rear beavertail which is adjacent to the hose bed shall be overlaid
with brushed stainless steel material to protect the painted surface from damage by hose
couplings.
The floor of the hose bed is a removable slat style extruded aluminum hose bed grating,
spaced 1/2" apart to allow for proper hose ventilation. The hose bed floor shall be
inspected and repairs made as needed.
Hose bed dividers
There are five adjustable hose bed dividers in the main hose bed. Any modifications to or
replacement of the hose bed dividers shall comply with the following specifications.
The dividers shall extend the full length of the hose bed and shall be fully adjustable. The
height of the dividers shall be a minimum of 26 inches, measured from the bottom of the
hose bed to the top
of the divider. They shall be mounted using polished stainless steel adjustable tracks at
the rear and aluminum "C" channel tracks at the front of the dividers for full side to side
adjustment.
The center hose bed divider shall be installed slightly off center toward the left side. This
divider extends the full length of the hose bed. It shall have two side walls which shall be a
minimum of 36 ½ inches high measured from the floor of the hose bed to the top of the
divider. This divider shall be horizontally divided into a large upper and a smaller lower
section. The walls shall be spaced a minimum of 5 inches apart. The lower section of this
divider shall be a minimum of 4 9/16 inches high. The intended use of the space inside this
divider is for the storage of 2 inch high rise hose packs in the upper section and two trash
hooks in the lower section. Additionally, the divider is the support for the two sections of
the hose bed cover when it is closed.
The final placement of these dividers shall be confirmed at the pre-construction meeting.
Hose bed cover
A two piece aluminum diamond plate hinged cover shall be provided over the hose bed.
The cover shall have full length piano type hinges with a gas filled shocks to assist with
opening the covers. As a safety device, a solid aluminum rod shall be installed at the front
of the cover in the angle between the apparatus body and the open covers to hold the
covers open at 90 degrees. The safety rod shall be easily pivoted to a stowed position
allowing the covers to close. The builder shall consult with PFA at the pre-construction
meeting regarding the design of the hose bed cover.
A one piece vinyl cover shall be provided and installed at the rear of the hose bed. The
cover shall be designed to be easily removable and cover the entire rear opening of the
hose bed. The lower edge shall be secured with a cleat and bungee cord system.
Body compartmentation
Enclosed compartmentation is installed on the both sides of the donor body, starting at the
front of the hose body and continuing to the rear of the truck. These compartments were
designed to be as large as possible, using all available space. Depending on the
configuration of the donor body, modifications may be required to make the compartments
conform to the standard PFA pumper specifications as follows.
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The compartments shall be as large as possible using all available space and shall be full
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height of the body, level at the top with the hose bed. The maximum height allowed is 70
inches above the running board level.
All enclosed external compartments shall be weather resistant, ventilated, and equipped
with provisions for drainage of moisture.
All enclosed external compartments shall be lighted. Polished aluminum drip moldings
shall be provided above all compartment door openings.
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 pump
module and proceed to the rear of the vehicle. A designator of “L” or “R” will be used to
reflect the side of the vehicle for the compartment being referenced. (i.e. The
compartments on the left side will have the designation of L-1, L-2, etc.)
Compartment doors
Any modifications to the compartment doors shall be made so as to match the original
door construction specifications as listed below.
Full height compartment doors with inner panels shall be provided for each compartment.
The inner panels shall be constructed of smooth aluminum material, tread plate is not
acceptable.
All vertically hinged compartment doors shall be designed so that, when fully open, the
distance between the inner panels of the doors is the same width as the inside width of the
corresponding compartment.
Reflective marker material shall be provided on the lower portion of the interior panel of
each compartment door.
Gas shock type door control devices shall be installed on the top inner edge of all vertically
hinged compartment doors. The door control devices shall be bolted in position and
removable.
Door ajar switches
Door ajar switches shall be of the magnetic type. These switches shall be provided on all
cab and body doors
Door latches
Each new compartment door is to be furnished with a “D” ring type latching mechanism
which matches the mechanisms on the left side compartments.
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.
Rear compartment door
One Robinson brand roll-up style door with lift bar latch mechanism and associated
hardware shall be is installed in the rear of body compartment.
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The door shall be inspected and repaired as needed. At the completion of the
manufacturing process the roll up door shall open and close easily.
Left side compartmentation
At the completion of the manufacturing process the left side compartments shall meet the
following design specifications.
Compartment L-1, ahead of the rear wheels, inside measurements are approximately 68
¾ inches high, 33 ½ inches wide, 28 inches deep in the lower section and 13 ½ inches
deep in the upper section. This compartment has full height vertically hinged double doors.
Compartment L-2, above the rear wheels, inside measurements are approximately 38
inches high, 51 ½ inches wide and 13 ½ inches deep. This door shall have vertically
hinged double doors. The lower door jamb shall be provided with a polished stainless steel
protector rail to prevent damage to the painted surface.
Compartment L-3, behind the rear wheels, inside measurements are approximately 68 ¾
inches high, 44 inches wide, transverse to the right side of the body in the lower section
and 13 ½ inches deep in the upper section. This compartment shall have full height
vertically hinged double compartment doors.
Right side compartmentation
At the completion of the manufacturing process the right side compartments shall meet the
following design specifications.
Compartment R-1, ahead of the rear wheels, inside measurements are approximately 68
¾ inches high, 33 ½ inches wide, 28 inches deep in the lower section and 13 ½ inches
deep in the upper section. This compartment shall have full height vertically hinged double
doors.
Compartment R-2, above the rear wheels, inside measurements are approximately 38
inches high, 31 ¾ inches wide and 13 ½ inches deep. This door shall have vertically
hinged double doors. The lower door jamb shall be provided with a polished stainless steel
protector rail to prevent damage to the painted surface.
Compartment R-3, behind the rear wheels, inside measurements are approximately 68 ¾
inches high, 44 inches wide, transverse to the right side of the body in the lower section
and 13 ½ inches deep in the upper section. This compartment shall have full height
vertically hinged double compartment doors.
Rear compartment
At the end of the manufacturing process the large, full hose bed width, rear compartment
shall meet the following design specifications. The rear compartment measurements are
approximately 30 inches deep and as high as space permits. The left and right sides of
this compartment are open into both the L-1 and R-1 compartments.
Compartment floors
The compartment floors, on both sides and the rear, shall have "sweep-out" style floors for
easy cleaning of the compartment. A sufficient number of drain holes shall be provided in
the floor of each compartment.
Each compartment floor shall be provided with a Rhino Lining type rubberized liner on the
floor. The rear and side walls of the compartment shall have the rubberized liner material
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applied 4 inches above the compartment floor level. Drain holes in each compartment
shall have the excess rubberized lining material cleaned out so as to provide for proper
draining.
Adjustable shelves
The existing body has shelves in the compartments as listed below. New shelves shall be
added in the compartments to make the total compliment of shelves match the list below.
All compartment shelves shall be full depth to maximize equipment storage capability.
New shelves shall be constructed of aluminum and shall have triple formed downward
breaks on all sides for added strength. The shelves shall be fully adjustable, with extruded
aluminum "C" channels provided for each shelf. The shelves shall be heavy duty, 500
pound capacity shelving.
The top of all the shelves, new and reused, shall be covered with Rhino lining or equal
material.
The shelves shall be installed as follows:
(The shelf height measurements are to be measured from the bottom rocker panel of the
compartment where the door pin is mounted. The height of the shelf is measured at the
bottom of the actual shelf. This applies to pull-out shelves and fixed-mounted shelves.)
Left side:
• Compartment L-1 shall have two (2) adjustable shelves in the upper area. They shall
be adjusted to 31 inches and 50.5 inches.
• Compartment L-2 shall have one (1) shelf adjusted to 20 inches.
• Compartment L-3 shall have two (2) shelves adjusted to 27.75 inches and 52 inches.
Right side:
• Compartment R-1 shall have three (3) shelves adjusted to 17.5 inches, 33.5 inches
and 52.5 inches.
• Compartment R-2 shall have one (1) shelf adjusted to 20 inches.
• Compartment R-3 shall have three (3) shelves adjusted to 18.25 inches, 29.75
inches and 46.5 inches.
The lower R-3 shelf (18.25 inches) shall extend into the rear compartment so as to abut
the booster hose reel. This shelf shall be as large as possible for maximum storage ability.
Additional support shall be provided for the end of the shelf nearest to the booster hose
reel. Confirm with PFA at the pre-construction conference for the exact layout of this shelf
and the rear compartment layout.
If not already in place on the donor body the following addition to the R-3 and rear
compartments shall be made.
Above the transverse shelf, attached to the top of the rear compartment shall be a three
sided tray for the storage of a medical backboard. The opening of the tray shall face the R-
3 door.
An aluminum box for the storage of two (2) fire extinguishers shall be installed on the
lowest R-3 shelf towards the forward side of the compartment. This box shall have one
vertical divider so as to divide the storage area into two equal sides. The approximate
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outside measurements of this box are to be, 16 3/8 inches wide, 8 ¼ inches high and 22
inches deep. Each inner cell of the box is to be approximately 7 7/8 inches square.
The box shall be slightly elevated at outer end so as to keep the fire extinguishers from
sliding out when the compartment door is opened.
Verification of the shelf heights and locations shall be made at pre and mid construction
conference.
Slide-out trays
The existing body has two slide-out trays,
• one (1) in the L-1 compartment
• one (1) in the rear compartment.
These trays are to be reconditioned then reused and installed in the same location on the
new apparatus.
• One tray in L-1 adjusted to 22 inches above the rocker panel. (This installation may
require the relocation of the compartment vent so as to provide for unimpeded
movement of the tray)
• One tray on the floor of the rear compartment installed on the right side of the
booster hose reel below the shelf.
Three (3) additional slide-out trays shall be provided and installed as instructed below. The
trays shall be heavy duty type and constructed of 12-gauge brushed stainless steel
material, complete with heavy duty roller bearing slides, and a mechanical device to hold
the tray in "open" and "closed" positions.
The slide trays shall have sliding mechanism that feature the least amount of intrusion into
the compartment as possible. The front side of the trays shall be as noted below.
Slide-out tray locations:
• Two (2) full compartment width trays, with 8 inch fronts, are to be installed, drawer
style, in the L-3 compartment. The tray heights shall be adjusted to 9.75 inches and
18.5 inches.
• The location of the third tray will be determined at the pre-construction conference.
Aluminum tread plate overlays
Polished aluminum tread plate overlays shall be provided and installed in the following
areas. All aluminum overlays are to be held in place with fasteners. The entire perimeter
of all overlays shall be caulked so as to prevent moisture from entering between the
overlay and body material. Located as follows:
• Above the compartments on both sides of the body on all horizontal surfaces.
• Above the pump compartment.
• All horizontal areas.
Access hand rails (body)
The access hand rails on the existing body shall be removed and replaced with hand rails
as listed below.
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NFPA approved extruded aluminum access hand rails with ribbed finish "non-slip" type
gripping surfaces shall be provided and installed as follows. The hand rails shall be a three
piece design with chrome plated mounting brackets.
Rubber gaskets shall be installed below each handrail bracket to prevent cracking or
fracturing of the painted surface.
• Two (2) vertically oriented access rails shall be provided and mounted on the upper
section of the rear beavertails of the apparatus body. There shall be one on each
side of the hose bed.
• One (1) access rail is to be provided and horizontally installed across the rear face of
the apparatus body, below the hose bed level. The hand rail shall be the full width of
the hose bed. The intention of this rail is to aid firefighters in climbing onto the rear
step.
• One (1) “over the top” access rail shall be installed vertically on the left side rear
surface of the body. This hand rail shall be mounted on the left rear corner of the
body. The intention of this hand rail is to assist with access to the top of the hose bed
cover
Running boards
The running boards on the existing body shall be replaced as follows.
New running boards shall be provided on both sides of the body below the pump panel
areas at the lower rub rail height. The running boards shall be constructed of .125 inch
thick bright aluminum tread plate material. They shall flange down a minimum of 3", then
inward 3/4" for added strength. A 5” hose well on the left side running board shall be
included to allow for the storage of a 25’ section of 5” hose with Storz connections.
Rear step/ tailboard
A new 100" wide, 18" deep rear step/tailboard shall be installed on the rear of the
apparatus body at the lower rub rail height. It shall be constructed of .125 inch thick bright
aluminum tread plate material. The tailboard shall flange down a minimum of 3", then
inward 3/4" for added strength and to match the side running boards.
Rear of body access steps
Four (4) large folding access steps with aggressive top surfaces shall be provided and
mounted on the rear face of the apparatus body. Three (3) of the steps shall be mounted
vertically above each other on left side of the hose bed. One (1) step shall be mounted on
the left side of the rear compartment roll up door. The steps shall be arranged and spaced
ergonomically for climbing onto the top of the hose bed cover. Consult with PFA at the pre-
construction conference for the exact location of the steps.
Fuel fills
The existing body has one (1) fuel fill on the left side of the body. An additional fuel fill shall
be added on the right side of the body constructed to match the left side. A large engraved
identification label green in color to read DIESEL FUEL ONLY shall be affixed to the fuel
fill housing.
Air bottle wheel well storage compartments
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Two SCBA spare bottle storage compartment(s) have been provided and located ahead of
the rear wheel wells of the donor apparatus body. The compartments shall be constructed
entirely of aluminum complete with a hinged style door and an exterior polished trim ring.
Please consult with PFA for SCBA bottle size.
Ladder/ tool storage rack
The body from the donor chassis has been provided with a ladder/ tool storage rack. The
existing rack shall be inspected and reused unless it does not meet the current PFA
specifications or if it is not reusable. If a new ladder storage rack is required it shall
conform to the following specifications.
A single arm electric/ hydraulic ladder rack shall be provided and shall be installed on the
right side of the apparatus body. The rack shall carry the ladders in a horizontal position
above the right side compartments. Power for the hydraulic cylinder shall be supplied by
means of a 12-volt electric motor power pack and shall be installed in an area that
provides waterproof protection for the electric components.
The ladder rack shall deploy from the stowed position to the fully down position in a
maximum of 30 seconds.
A weatherproof control switch shall be provided and installed on the right side pump panel
far
enough forward to prevent operator from moving as the ladder rack lowers. The unload
height of the ladder shall be no greater than 62” from the pavement to the center of the
ladder rungs. The right side compartment doors shall be fully operable when the ladder is
at its lowest point.
Cast aluminum ladder brackets with chrome plated quick release type mounting clamps
shall be provided which hold the extension and roof ladders to the storage rack assembly.
A red warning light shall be provided and mounted in the cab to warn the driver when
ladder rack is not in the stowed position.
The ladder rack shall carry the following ladder and tool compliment:
• One (1) 24-foot, 2-section DUO-SAFETY Model 900A extension ladder. The lower
section of the ladder shall act as a nest for the roof ladder.
• One (1) 14-foot DUO-SAFETY Model #775A, aluminum roof ladder with folding roof
hooks.
• One (1) 10-foot DUO-SAFETY Model #585A aluminum folding ladder attached to the
storage rack with Pac Trac mounting brackets.
• One (1) 10’ Pike Pole stored in an aluminum tube attached to the storage rack. The
pike pole shall deploy from the tube towards the rear of the apparatus.
The ladders and pike pole will be supplied by PFA.
Generator
The 5000 Watt hydraulic generator system shall be removed from the donor truck, cleaned
and serviced then installed on the new apparatus. The generator shall be capable of
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producing single phase, 120/240 volts at 60 hertz regardless of engine RPM. The
generator shall be able to remotely operate the systems full KW off and on without regard
to engine RPM or electrical loads by using multiple 12 VDC switches. The locations of
these switches are to be determined by PFA at the pre-construction conference.
The hydraulic fluid reservoir filter assembly shall be accessibly mounted with at least 10"
of clear area above the reservoir to allow removal of high efficiency 3 micron glass filter.
The system shall use Dextron III hydraulic oil.
There shall be a Fire Research Corp Frog on the pump panel for monitoring volts, amp,
frequency, etc.
The generator shall be connected to supply electrical power to:
• Two cord reels
• The light tower
There shall be one generator excite switch located on the driver side pump operators
panel in the switch bank.
Circuit breaker box
A circuit breaker box for the 110VAC system shall be provided and mounted in the left
front compartment with manual reset circuit breakers properly labeled.
Cord reels
Two (2) Hannay Model ECR1616-17-18 electric rewind cord reels are installed in the
pump compartment module of the donor engine. They shall be removed, refurbished and
installed in the new pump module. The cord reels are to be connected to the hydraulic
generator. The electric cord deployment shall be through new four way roller assemblies
above the left side and right side pump panels. There shall be a push button rewind switch
located on the left side and right side pump control panels.
After the reels have been refurbished, the 100 feet of 12/3 SO cord is to be re-installed on
each reel complete with a HS-3 ball stop and a Woodhead 3000 series two outlet
receptacle.
Light tower
One (1) Knight KL, Knight 450 light tower has been installed on the top of the pump
compartment module. The light tower shall be reinstalled on the pump module on the new
chassis. The installation shall be made in a manner to allow access to area above pump
for maintenance. The top of the tower shall bed to the left side of the vehicle and is to be
visible to the pump operator. The remote control shall be supplied with 25 feet of cord and
installed on the inner surface of the left compartment L-1 door.
i) Paint and finish
Acrylic Urethane finish
The manufacturer shall warrant the Acrylic Urethane finishes on the cab and body of the
vehicle for a period of ten (10) years from its date of delivery. The warranty shall cover the
following;
1. Cracking or checking.
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2. A total loss of gloss caused by chalking or fading.
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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.
Chassis and running gear finish
The chassis frame, cross members and all frame mounted brackets shall be hot dip
galvanized. The running gear, consisting of the axles, drive lines, air tanks, steering gear,
drag link(s), and the fuel tank shall be painted with gloss black enamel paint.
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.
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.
Finish and color coats
The color coat application shall consist 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 in color to match PPG 2185.
Body striping
The body striping on the donor cab and body shall be replaced. The new striping shall
conform to the specifications below.
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All body striping shall be reflective in accordance with N.F.P.A standards. The material
used for the striping shall be 3M Diamond grade material and placed as described below.
The full width and height of the front bumper shall be chevron striped with 3M DG3
material. The colors to be used shall be fluorescent yellow/ green and red.
The full width and height of the rear of the vehicle shall be chevron striped with 3M DG3
material. The colors to be used shall be fluorescent yellow/ green and red.
The full length of both sides of the vehicle shall be striped with a 24 inch wide red stripe.
The material used for this stripe shall be 3M Ruby Red 680CR material. The red stripe
shall be placed lower on the cab sides and transition to a higher level on the apparatus
body. The transition shall be on the R-1 and L-1 compartment doors. The angle of the
transition shall be 52.5 degrees.
The red stripe shall be bordered above and below with a gold leaf style stripe which
includes a thin black border above and below the gold stripe. The gold stripe material shall
be 3M Super Gold material. The total width of the gold leaf stripes shall be ¾ inch. The red
and gold stripes shall be placed next to each other so as to give the appearance of being
one stripe.
The striping pattern shall be the standard PFA design. This pattern will be confirmed at the
pre-construction meeting.
Decals and PFA logos
Unit identifier decals consisting of a capital letter E and a number, designed in the Times
New Roman font, shall be applied to the left and right sides of the body, the rear
compartment door, the cab roof and the front bumper. The side of body and cab roof
decals
shall be red in color with black shadowing. The rear compartment door and the front
bumper decals shall be black in color with white shadowing.
• The side decals shall be affixed on the upper portion of compartments L-1 and R-1.
The decals shall be 21 inches tall with no dash between the E and designated
number.
• The cab roof decal shall be affixed to the center area of the cab roof. The decal shall
be 21 inches tall with no dash between the E and designated number.
• The rear compartment door decal shall be affixed to the center area of the door. The
decal shall be 21 inches tall with no dash between the E and designated number.
• The front bumper decal shall affixed to the center area of the bumper. The decal
shall be 8 inches tall with no dash between the E and the designated number.
The specific unit number information will be provided by PFA representatives at the pre-
construction meeting.
Two (2) Poudre Fire Authority logo decals shall be provided. One logo shall be affixed to
the center area of the driver door and one logo shall be affixed to the center area of officer
door.
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Two (2) Star of Life decals shall be provided. The decals shall be blue in color and shall be
11.5 inches tall. The decals shall be affixed to the upper portion of the forward L-1 and R-1
compartment doors.
There shall be a 1.5 inch vehicle number affixed to the body above the fuel fill door on
each side of the body. The number shall be white in color. The number to be used will be
confirmed at the pre-construction meeting.
A United States flag decal shall be placed on the raised section of the cab. This shall be
on both side of the cab.
A graphics approval drawing shall be submitted to PFA prior to the application of striping
and decal material to the apparatus.
j) Additional Equipment
Streamlights
The following flashlights and chargers shall be supplied by the builder and installed in the
cab:
• Four (4) SL20L Streamlights.
• Four (4) 90540 Survivor LED 90 degree angled orange low profile Streamlights.
The mounting locations for the flashlights shall be determined by PFA personnel at
the mid-construction meeting.
Wheel chocks
One pair of Zico SAC-44-E folding wheel chocks shall be provided and stored under
compartment L-1. A Zico SQCH-44-H horizontal wheel chock holder shall be provided and
installed under compartment L-1. The holder shall include a device to prevent the wheel
chocks from falling out while the apparatus is moving.
Spanner wrenches
The following spanner wrench sets and mounting brackets shall be supplied and installed
by the builder:
• Three (3) sets for use with 2 ½ inch hose.
• Three (3) sets for use with 5 inch hose.
The mounting locations for the spanner wrench sets shall be determined by PFA
personnel at the pre-construction meeting.
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.
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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.
k) Administrative Details
Operator and repair manuals
Two (2) complete sets of operator and repair manuals shall be provided with the apparatus
at delivery.
Two (2) sets of parts manuals shall be provided for all of the vehicle components.
Two (2) sets of electrical wiring diagrams shall be provided for both the cab and the body
of the apparatus.
Engine EPQ
A Detroit Diesel EPQ for the configuration being bid shall be provided.
Drive line analysis
A drive line analysis shall be provided for all drive lines on the apparatus. The analysis
must accompany the delivered vehicle.
Warranty
The builder shall supply a 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 mechanic shop for time.
Service center
The builder shall indicate a service center to provide the Poudre fire Authority a location
for major repairs. The Poudre Fire Authority shall not be required to take apparatus to the
service center for warranty work that can be done in our shops.
Construction conferences
The builder shall provide for three (3) construction and inspection conferences as follows.
Pre-construction conference
Poudre Fire Authority representatives will meet with apparatus representatives prior to the
construction of the apparatus. No work shall be done on the apparatus until after the pre-
construction conference has occurred.
Mid-construction conference
Midway through the construction of the apparatus the builder shall supply flights and
housing for three Poudre Fire Authority representatives to attend a mid-construction
conference. The conference shall be at the apparatus manufactures location. The
conference is intended to address issues that have come up regarding the apparatus while
being built and to address the completion of the apparatus.
Final Inspection
A final inspection of the apparatus shall be conducted by Poudre Fire Authority
representatives at the builder’s plant. The inspection shall occur after the apparatus has
completed and passed all UL and NFPA requirements.
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The builder shall at this time make any final adjustments and/ or repairs to the apparatus
to match these specifications.
The builder shall supply all test results at the time of the inspection.
l) Apparatus delivery
The completed apparatus shall be delivered to Fort Collins Colorado in no more than two
hundred and seventy days after the pre-construction meeting. 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 foreman, Brad Smith, arrange for delivery.
The manufacturer is responsible for all associated delivery costs.
Poudre Fire Authority acceptance tests
After delivery, Poudre Fire Authority will perform a second U.L pumping test as well as all
NFPA acceptance tests to insure the apparatus is in proper working order. Any problems
found at this time shall be corrected by manufacturer before the apparatus is placed in
service as a first line apparatus by Poudre Fire Authority.
Required documentation
The bidder shall provide the following documentation with the bid;
1. Two drawings of the proposed apparatus.
2. Two sets of specifications that include any alternate items proposed.
3. Two copies of an itemized check sheet.
The check sheet shall be filled out in its entirety. The bidder shall indicate whether or not
the bid complies with each specific item listed in the specification. An alternative shall be
proposed for each item not complied with.
Bids will not be awarded on price only but a combination of price and conformity to the
specifications.
B. Anticipated Schedule
The following represents the City’s and PFA’s target schedule for the RFP. The City and
PFA reserve the right to amend the target schedule at any time.
• RFP issuance: June 14, 2019
• Question deadline: 5:00 PM MST on July 9, 2019
• Proposal due date: 3:00 MST (our clock) on July 26, 2019
• Interviews (tentative): Late Week of August 5, 2019
• Award of Contract(s) (tentative): August 20, 2019
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C. Interviews/ Facility Tour
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. PFA may also elect to complete a tour of the
Vendor’s production facility as part of the assessment process.
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. Proposal Format
Please limit the total length of your proposal to a maximum of twenty-five (25) double sided
or fifty (50) single sided 8 ½ x 11” pages (excluding cover pages, table of contents,
dividers and Vendor Statement form). Font shall be a minimum of 10 Arial and margins
are limited to no less than .5” for sides and top/bottom. Extended page sizes, such as 11”
x 17”, count as a single page. Please, no embedded documents. Proposals that do not
conform to these requirements may be rejected.
F. Fees, Licenses, Permits
The successful Vendor shall be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, fees or
permits without additional expense to the City. All equipment shall be properly licensed
and insured, carry the appropriate permits and be placarded as required by law.
G. Laws and Regulations
The Vendor agrees to comply fully with all applicable local, State of Colorado and Federal
laws and regulations and municipal ordinances.
H. 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, Purchase
Order number, 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.
Payments will be made using the prices listed on the agreed-to Price Schedule. In the
event a service is requested which is not listed on the Price Schedule, the Vendor and the
City will negotiate an appropriate unit price for the service prior to Consultant initiating
such work.
The City pays invoices on Net 30 terms.
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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 and PFA. 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 and PFA’s questions with their response immediately following the
question.
The City of Fort Collins and Poudre Fire Authority shall not reimburse any firm for costs
incurred in the preparation and presentation of their proposal.
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 services proposed if awarded the contract per the
scope above. The narrative should include any options that may be beneficial for the
City 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 PFA’s
Project Manager and other parties.
4. Identify what portion of work, if any, may be subcontracted.
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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
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 PFA 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. Some functions of this project may require the use of sub-consultants. If you intend
to utilize sub-consultants you must list each and provide resumes for their key
personnel.
3. Describe the availability of project personnel to participate in this project in the
context of the contractor firm’s other commitments.
F. Availability
1. Provide current anticipated lead-time and backlog.
2. Are other qualified personnel available to assist in meeting the project schedule if
required?
3. Is the project team available to attend meetings as required by the Scope of Work?
4. Provide an outline of the schedule for completing tasks.
5. Describe the methods and timeline of communication your firm will use with PFA’s
Project Manager and other parties.
G. Sustainability/TBL Methodology
In concise terms (no more than two pages), please describe how your organization strives
to be sustainable. Address how your firm incorporates Triple Bottom Line (TBL) into the
workplace. See Section IV: Review and Assessment for additional information.
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If possible, please highlight areas of opportunity in the project where sustainability could
be applied and/or improved.
H. Cost
In your response to this proposal, please provide the following:
1. Cost: Provide a total not to exceed figure for the Scope of Proposal. Price all
additional services/deliverables separately.
I. 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/ PFA Agreement (a sample of which
is attached in Section VI) shall be documented.
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IV. REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
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 proposal address all elements of the
RFP? Does the proposal show an
understanding of the project objectives,
methodology to be used and results/outcomes
required by the project? Are there any
exceptions to the specifications, Scope of Work,
or agreement?
2.0 Firm Capability
Does the firm have the resources, financial
strength, capacity and support capabilities
required to successfully complete the project on-
time and in-budget? Has the firm successfully
completed previous projects of this type and
scope?
2.0 Assigned Personnel
Do the persons who will be working on the
project have the necessary skills and
qualifications? Are sufficient people of the
requisite skills and qualifications assigned to the
project?
1.0 Availability
Can the work be completed in the necessary
time? Can the target start and completion dates
be met? Are other qualified personnel available
to assist in meeting the project schedule if
required? Is the project team available to attend
meetings as required by the Scope of Work?
1.0 Sustainability/TBL
Methodology
Does the firm demonstrate a commitment to
Sustainability and incorporate Triple Bottom Line
methodology in both their Scope of Work for the
project, and their day-to-day business operating
processes and procedures?
2.0 Cost
Does the proposal included detailed cost break-
down for each cost element as applicable and
are the line-item costs competitive?
Definitions
Sustainable Purchasing is a process for selecting products or services that have a lesser
or reduced negative effect on human health and the environment when compared with
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competing products or services that serve the same purpose. This process is also known
as “Environmentally Preferable Purchasing” (EPP), or “Green Purchasing”.
The Triple Bottom Line (TBL) is an accounting framework that incorporates three
dimensions of performance: economic, or financial; environmental, and social. The
generally accepted definition for TBL is that it “captures the essence of sustainability by
measuring the impact of an organization’s activities on the world…including both its
profitability and shareholders values and its social, human, and environmental capital.”
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
Overall Performance Would you hire this Vendor again? Did they show
the skills required by this project?
Timetable
Was the original Scope of Work completed within the
specified time? Were interim deadlines met in a
timely manner?
Completeness
Was the Vendor responsive to client needs; did the
Vendor anticipate problems? Were problems solved
quickly and effectively?
Budget Was the original Scope of Work completed within the
project budget?
Job Knowledge
If a study, did it meet the Scope of Work?
If Vendor administered a construction contract, was
the project functional upon completion and did it
operate properly? Were problems corrected quickly
and effectively?
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V. VENDOR STATEMENT
Vendor hereby acknowledges receipt of the City of Fort Collins and Poudre Fire Authority’s
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 and PFA:
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 and
Poudre Fire Authority within 30 days of notice of award. If contract is not completed and
signed within 30 days, City/ PFA reserve 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 four (4) 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:
Date:
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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EXHIBIT
(BID SCHEDULE/COMPENSATION)
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EXHIBIT
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.