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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStructural Firefighting Apparatus Call for BidsCITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA C A L L F O R B I D S One (1) New 2009 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Sealed bids will be received by the Bozeman City Clerk's Office, Bozeman, Montana, at the office in City Hall, 121 North Rouse, Avenue Bozeman, Montana, until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at which time the bids will be publicly opened at the City Hall before the City Clerk for One (1) New 2009 Structural Firefighting Apparatus. Full and detailed specifications on the equipment to be furnished may be obtained at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Suite 102, 121 North Rouse Avenue, Bozeman, Montana 59715, telephone number (406) 582-2320, or by e-mail at www.bozeman.net The City of Bozeman reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informality in the bids received. DATED at Bozeman, Montana, this 14th day of January 2009. _______________________________ Stacy Ulmen City Clerk Legal Ad Publish: Sunday, January 18, 2009 Sunday, January 25, 2009 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No INTENT OF SPECIFICATIONS It is the intent of these specifications to cover the furnishing and delivery to the purchaser a complete apparatus equipped as hereinafter specified. With a view of obtaining the best results and the most acceptable apparatus for service in the fire department, these specifications cover only the general requirements as to the type of construction and tests to which the apparatus must conform, together with certain details as to finish, equipment and appliances with which the successful bidder must conform. Minor details of construction and materials where not otherwise specified are left to the discretion of the contractor, who shall be solely responsible for the design and construction of all features. The apparatus shall conform to the requirements of the current (at the time of bid) National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet #1901 for Motor Fire Apparatus unless otherwise specified in these specifications. Bids shall only be considered from companies which have an established reputation in the field of fire apparatus construction and have been in business for a minimum of thirty (30) years. No Exceptions Each bid shall be accompanied by a set of "Contractor's Specifications" consisting of a detailed description of the apparatus and equipment proposed and to which the apparatus furnished under contract must conform. Computer run-off sheets are not acceptable as descriptive literature. The specifications shall indicate size, type, model and make of all component parts and equipment. BID SEQUENCE For ease of evaluation, all bid proposals shall be submitted in the same order as the fire department’s specification. NO EXCEPTIONS. EXCEPTIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS The following specifications shall be strictly adhered to. Exceptions shall be considered if they are deemed equal to or superior to the specifications, provided they are fully explained on a separate page entitled "EXCEPTIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS." Exceptions shall be listed by page and paragraph. Failure to denote exceptions in the above manner shall result in immediate rejection of the proposal. Proposals taking total exception to specifications shall not be acceptable. Page 1 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No Also, bidders shall submit a detailed proposal. A letter only, even though written on a company letterhead, shall not be sufficient. PURCHASER RIGHTS The Purchaser reserves the right to accept or reject any bid. The purchaser also reserves the right to award in their best interest and reserves the right to waive any formalities. QUALITY AND WORKMANSHIP The design of the apparatus must embody the latest approved automotive engineering practices. The workmanship must be the highest quality in its respective field. Special consideration shall be given to the following points: Accessibility to various areas requiring periodic maintenance, ease of operation (including both pumping and driving) and symmetrical proportions. Construction must be rugged and ample safety factors must be provided to carry loads as specified and to meet both on and off road requirements and speed as set forth under "Performance Test and Requirements." PERFORMANCE TESTS AND REQUIREMENTS A road test shall be documented with the apparatus fully loaded and a continuous run of ten (10) miles or more shall be made under all driving conditions, during which time the apparatus shall show no loss of power or overheating. The transmission drive shaft or shafts, and rear axles shall run quietly and free from abnormal vibration or noise throughout the operating range of the apparatus. The apparatus, when loaded, shall be approximately 66% on the rear axle. The successful bidder shall furnish a weight certification showing weight on the front and rear axle, and the total weight of the completed apparatus at the time of delivery. a. The apparatus must be capable of accelerating to 30 MPH from a standing start within 25 seconds on a level concrete highway without exceeding the maximum governed engine RPM. b. The service brakes shall be capable of stopping the fully loaded vehicle within 35 feet from a speed of 25 MPH on a level concrete highway. c. The apparatus, fully loaded, shall be capable of obtaining a speed of 50 MPH on a level highway with the engine not exceeding 95% of its governed RPM (full load). Page 2 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No d. The apparatus shall be tested and approved by a qualified testing agency in accordance with their standard practices for pumping engines. e. The contractor shall furnish copies of the Pump Manufacturer's Certification of Hydrostatic Test (if applicable), the Engine Manufacturer's current Certified Brake Horsepower Curve and the Manufacturer's Record of Construction Details. FAILURE TO MEET TESTS In the event the apparatus fails to meet the test requirements of these specifications on the first trial, a second trial may be made at the option of the bidder within thirty (30) days of the date of the first trials. Such trials shall be final and conclusive and failure to comply with these requirements shall be cause for rejection. Permission to keep and/or store the apparatus in any building owned or occupied by the purchaser shall not constitute acceptance of same. U.S.A. MANUFACTURER The entire apparatus shall be assembled within the borders of the Continental United States to insure more readily available parts (without added costs and delays caused by tariffs and customs) and service, as well as protecting the purchaser should legal action ever be required. MANUFACTURER'S EXPERIENCE Each manufacturer shall have been in business making similar apparatus for a minimum of thirty (30) years and must have had single ownership for more than twenty-five (25) years. No Exceptions NFPA STANDARDS EFFECTIVE AT TIME OF PROPOSAL This unit must comply with the NFPA standards effective January of 2009. Certification of slip resistance of all stepping, standing, and walking surfaces must be supplied with delivery of the apparatus. A plate that is highly visible to the driver while seated shall be provided. This plate shall show the overall height, length, and gross vehicle weight rating. The manufacturer shall have programs in place for training, proficiency testing and performance for any staff involved with certifications. Page 3 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No An official of the company shall designate, in writing, who is qualified to witness and certify test results. NFPA COMPLIANCY Apparatus proposed by the bidder shall meet the applicable requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) as stated in current edition at time of contract execution. Fire department's specifications that differ from NFPA specifications shall be indicated in the proposal as "non-NFPA". ISO COMPLIANCE The manufacturer shall operate a Quality Management System under the requirements of ISO 9001. These standards sponsored by the "International Organization for Standardization (ISO)" specify the quality systems that shall be established by the manufacturer for design, manufacture, installation and service. A copy of the certificate of compliance shall be included with the bid. ELIMINATION OF DIVIDED RESPONSIBILITY It is required that each bidder produce both the chassis and complete apparatus. To eliminate divided responsibility and service, the chassis and body must be manufactured by the same Company. Manufacturer shall state the number of years the Company has been producing their own chassis and body. Manufacturer shall state compliance with the paragraph. NO EXCEPTIONS. FAMA COMPLIANCE Manufacturer must be a current member of the Fire Apparatus Manufacturer's Association. LIABILITY The successful bidder shall defend any and all suits and assume all liability for the use of any patented process including any device or article forming a part of the apparatus or any appliance furnished under the contract. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE The successful bidder shall, during the performance of the contract and for three (3) years following acceptance of the product, keep in force at least the following minimum limits of commercial general liability insurance: Products/Completed Operations Aggregate $2,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury $1,000,000 Page 4 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Coverage shall be written on a Commercial General Liability form. The policy shall be written on an occurrence form and shall include Contractual Liability coverage. The policy shall include owner as an additional insured as their interest may appear. The required limits can be provided by one or more policies provided all other insurance requirements are met. Coverage shall be provided by a carrier(s) rated "Excellent" by A.M. Bests. UMBRELLA/EXCESS LIABILITY INSURANCE The successful bidder shall, during the performance of the contract and for three (3) years following acceptance of the product, keep in force at least the following minimum limits of umbrella liability insurance: Aggregate: $25,000,000 Each Occurrence: $25,000,000 The policy shall be written on an occurrence basis and at a minimum provide the same coverage's as Bidder's General Liability, Automobile Liability and Employer's Liability policies. Owner shall be included as an additional insured on the General Liability and Automobile Liability policies as their interest may appear. The required limits can be provided by one or more policies provided all other insurance requirements are met. Bidder agrees to furnish owner with a current Certificate of Insurance with the coverage’s listed above along with its bid. The certificate shall be made out to the purchaser and be an original, no photocopies shall be accepted. The Certificate of Insurance shall provide that owner be given 30 days advance notice of cancellation, nonrenewal or material change in coverage. PROPOSAL GUARANTEE All bidders shall provide a bid bond as security for the bid in the form of a 10% bid bond, to accompany their bid. This bid bond shall be issued by a Surety Company who is listed on the U.S. Treasury Departments list of acceptable sureties as published in Department Circular 570. The bid bond shall be issued by an authorized representative of the Surety Company and shall be accompanied by a certified power of attorney dated on or before the date of bid. The bid bond shall include language which assures that the bidder/principal shall give a bond or bonds, as may be specified in the bidding or contract documents, with good and sufficient surety for the faithful performance of the contract, including the warranty, and for the prompt Page 5 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No payment of labor and material furnished in the prosecution of the contract. The full amount of the bid surety shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidders following the award of the contract to the successful bidder. PERFORMANCE BOND Within twenty (20) days of notification to the successful bidder by the purchaser, prior to any work commencing on the proposed apparatus, the successful bidder shall, at their own expense, obtain and submit to the purchasing entity a performance bond in the amount of 100% equal to the total contract price. Additionally, each bidder must disclose the price/amount it pays for bonding, per $1,000. This is to demonstrate the economic stability and credit worthiness of the bidder. NO EXCEPTIONS. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION The apparatus shall be designed and the equipment mounted with due consideration to distribution of load between the front and rear axles so that all specified equipment, including filled water tank, a full complement of personnel and fire hose shall be carried without injury to the apparatus. Weight balance and distribution shall be in accordance with the recommendations of the International Association of Fire Chiefs and National Fire Protection Association. Certified Laboratories certificate shall be submitted by the manufacturer. Weight of apparatus shall meet all federal axle load laws. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS The apparatus shall be completely equipped as per these specifications upon arrival and on completion of the required tests shall be ready for immediate service in the fire department of the purchaser. Any and all alterations required at the scene of delivery to comply with these specifications must be done at the contractor's expense. APPROVAL DRAWING After the award of bid and pre-construction conference, a detailed layout drawing depicting the apparatus layout and appearance including any changes agreed upon shall be provided for customer review and signature. The drawing shall become part of the contract documents. The drawing shall consist of left side, right side, frontal and rear elevation views. Apparatus equipped with a fire pump, shall have a general layout view of the pump operators panel scaled the same as the elevation views. PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE Page 6 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No After award of the contract, and prior to construction of the apparatus, a pre- construction conference shall be held at the facility of the manufacturer. A provision shall be provided in the bid price for all travel, food and lodging to accommodate three (3) Fire Department personnel. INSPECTION TRIPS An inspection trip at the manufacturers facility prior to delivery of the completed apparatus shall be provided. Accommodations for three (3) Fire Department personnel to include all transportation, food and lodging shall be included in the bid price. CHASSIS The chassis shall be manufactured in the factory of the bidder. The chassis shall be designed and manufactured for heavy duty service with adequate strength and capacity of all components for the intended load to be sustained and the type of service required. There shall be no divided responsibility in the production of the apparatus. No Exceptions ALUMINUM CAB The cab shall be a full tilt 6-person 10" rear raised roof cab designed specifically for the fire service and manufactured by the chassis builder. Cab shall be built entirely by the apparatus manufacturer within the same facilities. NO EXCEPTIONS CAB DESIGN The cab shall be designed specifically for the fire service and manufactured by the chassis builder. The apparatus chassis shall be of an engine forward, fully enclosed tilt cab design. There shall be four (4) side entry doors. The cab shall be of a fully open design with no divider wall or window separating the front and rear cab sections. Construction of the cab shall consist of high strength 5052H32 aluminum welded to extruded aluminum framing of 6061-T6 material. The cab roof shall utilize extruded, radiused outer corner rails with integral drip channel and box tubing type cross brace supports. Page 7 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No The cab sides shall be constructed from extruded door pillars and posts that provide a finished door opening, extruded and formed wheel well openings supports, formed aluminum wheel well liners and box tubing type support braces. The cab floor and rear cab wall shall utilize box tubing type framing and support bracing. The framework shall be of a welded construction that fully unitizes the structural frame of the cab. The structural extrusion framework shall be overlaid with interlocked aluminum alloy sheet metal panels to form the exterior skin of the cab. The structural extrusion framework shall support and distribute the forces and stresses imposed by the chassis and cab loads and shall not rely on the sheet metal skin for any structural integrity. CAB DIMENSIONS The cab shall be designed to satisfy the following minimum width and length dimensions: Cab Width (excluding mirrors) 98" Cab Length (from C/L of front axle) To front of cab (excluding bumper) 68" To rear of cab 73" Total Cab Length (excluding bumper) 141" CAB MOUNTING The cab mounting system shall use a steel sub frame, isolated from the cab with six (6) rubber mounts, to minimize chassis vibration and torsional loads from being induced into the cab structure. The two tilt pivot points shall have stainless steel bushing and grease fittings for lubrication and smooth tilting of the cab. INTERIOR The cab interior shall have Zolatone gray/black rubberized, mar resistant, textured finish. FENDER CROWNS Polished stainless steel front axle fenderettes with full depth radiused wheel well liners shall be provided. Page 8 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No GRILLE The front of the cab shall be equipped with a grille with sufficient area to allow proper airflow into the cooling system and engine compartment. CAB INSULATION The cab shall be insulated in a manner to reduce noise levels inside the cab. The cab interior sound levels shall not exceed 90 decibels at 45 mph in all cab seat positions. ROOF DESIGN The cab shall be of a one-half 10" raised roof design with side drip rails and shall satisfy the following minimum height dimensions: Cab Dimensions Interior Front 59" Rear 65" Cab Dimensions Exterior Front 65" Rear 75" DOORS The cab doorframes shall be constructed from aluminum extrusions fitted with an aluminum sheet metal skin and shall be equipped with dual weather seals. The cab doors shall be equipped with heavy-duty door latching hardware, which complies with FMVSS 206. The mechanics of the door operation shall utilize rod linkage for positive operation. A rubber coated nylon web doorstop shall be provided. The doors shall be lap type with a full-length stainless steel 3/8" diameter hinge and shall be fully adjustable. All openings in the cab shall be grommeted or equipped with rubber boots to seal the cab from extraneous noise and moisture. The cab doors shall be designed to satisfy the following minimum opening and step area dimensions: Door Opening: Front 36.5" x 73.00" Rear 36.5" x 82.25" Page 9 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No The cab doors shall have brushed severe duty 304 stainless steel interior door panels. EXTERIOR GLASS The cab windshield shall be of a two piece curved design utilizing tinted, laminated, automotive approved safety glass. The window shall be held in place by an extruded rubber molding with a chrome plated decorative locking bead. The cab shall be finished painted prior to the window installation. Two (2) fixed position side windows shall be provided between the forward cab area and the crew cab area, one (1) each side and shall utilize tinted, tempered automotive approved safety glass. The widows shall be approximately 20.5" high x 16.5" wide to provide maximum visibility. The side windows shall be held in place by an extruded rubber molding with a chrome plated decorative locking bead. The cab door and canopy windows shall utilize tinted, automotive approved safety glass. POWER WINDOWS All four cab entry doors shall have power windows. Each door shall be individually operated and the driver’s position shall have master control over all windows. The front windows shall roll down completely. SUN VISORS The sun visors shall be made of dark smoke colored transparent polycarbonate. There shall be a visor located at both the driver and officer positions. CAB STEPS The lower cab steps shall be no more than 22" from the ground. An intermediate step shall be provided, mid way between the lower cab step, and the cab floor. The intermediate step shall be slightly inset to provide for safer ingress and egress. All steps shall be covered with material that exceeds the NFPA requirements for stepping surfaces. STEP LIGHTS A white LED strip light shall illuminate each interior cab step. These lights shall illuminate whenever the battery switch is on and the cab door is opened. CAB TILT SYSTEM Page 10 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No An electric over hydraulic cab tilt system shall be provided in order to facilitate the lifting of the cab allowing full access to the engine and accessories mounted under the cab. The cab shall be mounted to a steel box tube sub-frame through the use of high durometer rubber mounts. The raising of the tilt cab shall be accomplished through a hydraulic lift system consisting of two (2) hydraulic lift cylinders, an electrically driven hydraulic pump, two (2) hydraulically activated latches, and an electrical control switch. The hydraulic lift cylinders shall be coupled to the steel cab sub-frame (not directly to the cab) with greaseable Kaiser bushing for the pivot point. The above- described sub-frame shall be used to minimize stress to the cab during lifting operations. The hydraulic cylinders shall lift the cab to a tilt angle of 45 degrees, exposing the engine and accessories for service. A safety locking system shall be provided that shall release automatically when the cab is tilted up or down. The lift system shall operate in a smooth and safe manner and shall include cylinder interlocks to ensure that the cab shall remain in a fixed position in the event of a failure in the system. CAB STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY The cab of the apparatus shall be designed and so attached to the vehicle as to eliminate, to the greatest possible extent, the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of an accident. The apparatus cab shall be tested to specific load and impact tests with regard to the protection of occupants of a commercial vehicle. A test shall be conducted to evaluate the frontal impact strength of the apparatus cab to conform to the test J2420 and the “United Nations Regulation 29, Annex 3, paragraph 4, (Test A). A second test shall be conducted to evaluate the roof strength of the apparatus cab to conform to the Society Of Automotive Engineers (SAE) SAE J2422/SAE J2420 and “United Nations Regulation 29, Annex 3, paragraph 5, (Test B) and SAE J2420. The evaluation shall consist of the requirements imposed by ECE Regulation 29, Paragraph 5. The test shall be conducted by a certified independent third party testing institution. A letter stating successful completion of the above test on the brand of cab being supplied shall be included in the bid. There shall be “no exception” to this requirement. Page 11 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No MANUAL CAB LIFT There shall be a manually operated hydraulic pump for tilting the cab in case the main pump should fail. The operator shall be located under the left front corner of the front bumper. COMPUTER TRAY There shall be a slide-out tray in front of the officer’s seat for a laptop computer or other use. DELUXE CONSOLE There shall be a deluxe console mounted on the engine hood between the driver and officer. The console shall be covered in black vinyl material to match the engine hood. The console shall come complete with two drink holders, and recessed wells for storage of gloves or other miscellaneous items. The outboard sections shall contain duct work to direct air flow from the heater/AC towards the driver and officer. EMS CABINET There shall be a cabinet constructed of .125 aluminum plate and painted to match the interior of the cab. The cabinet dimensions shall be approximately 42.5" wide x 24" deep x 40" tall. The cabinet shall come complete with a locking roll up door and two adjustable shelves. Strip lighting shall be provided in the cabinet. The cabinet shall be provided on the back wall of the cab, in place of the two forward facing crew seats. INTERIOR DOOR PANELS The interior of the cab entry doors shall have a 304 brushed stainless steel scuff plate, contoured to the door, from the door sill down. The lower portion of the doors shall also have a 304 brushed stainless steel scuff plate and shall include a total of 245 square inches of reflective material on each door, exceeding the NFPA requirement of 96 square inches. The layout shall be opposing ruby red “chevron” stripes on each side. The red striping shall be laid over white 3M reflective materials. The reflective decal shall be plainly visible to oncoming traffic when the doors are in the open position. CAB ACCESSORY FUSE PANEL Page 12 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No A fuse panel shall be located in the rear crew area next the rear facing seat behind the officer. The fuse panel shall consist of six (6) battery hot and six (6) ignition switch circuits. Each circuit shall be capable of 10-ampere 12-volt power and total output of 50-amps. The fuse panel shall be capable of powering accessories such as hand held spotlights, radio chargers, hand lantern chargers and other miscellaneous 12-volt electrical components. AIR HORNS Two (2) Grover 2040 Stuttertone rectangular, chrome plated, mounted behind grill opening in the bumper. The horns shall be activated by a split "Y" lanyard in cab ceiling. ALTERNATOR A 320 ampere Prestolite/Leece Neville alternator with serpentine belt shall be provided The alternator shall generate 260 amperes at idle. A low voltage alarm, audible and visual, shall be provided. FRONT AXLE The front axle shall be a Meritor™ MFS-20-133A 3.74” drop beam with a capacity of 22,000 pounds. The axle shall be hub piloted, 10 stud, furnished with oil seals and come complete with assist cylinder, hoses, and mounting brackets. REAR AXLE The rear axle shall be a Meritor™ RS-26-160 Single reduction drive axle with a capacity of 27,000 lbs. The axles shall be hub piloted, 10 studs, furnished with oil seals. TOP SPEED Rear axle speed approximately 75 MPH. AUTOMATIC TIRE CHAIN SYSTEM The apparatus shall be equipped with an On-Spot brand Automatic Tire Chain System. There shall be one driver's side and one passenger's side chain unit. A continuous duty solenoid shall be provided and activated by the dashboard switch, which opens and allows compressed air to flow to the chain units. Compressed air Page 13 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No shall be delivered to the solenoid from the vehicle's air tank. The solenoid shall be mounted on the frame rail or crossmember in close proximity of the chain units. This air/electric solenoid shall be 12-volts and draw no more than 1 ampere of current. Electrical wire shall be in accordance with NFPA 1901. A 12-volt dashboard switch shall be provided so that the operator may engage the chains from the driver's seat. The switch shall be lighted to indicate when the chains are engaged. The switch shall come complete with a switch guard to avoid accidental engagement of the automatic chains. The switch guard shall be properly labeled. A dashboard sticker with operating instructions shall be provided. BATTERIES The battery system shall be a single system consisting of four negative ground, 12 volt Interstate Group 31 MHD batteries, cranking performance of 950 CCA each with total of 3800 amps, 185 minute reserve capacity with 25 ampere draw at 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Each battery shall have 114 plates. Warranty shall be accepted nationwide. The batteries shall be installed in a vented 304 stainless steel battery box with a removable aluminum cover to protect the batteries from road dirt and moisture. The batteries are to be placed on dri-deck and secured with a fiberglass hold down. The batteries shall be wired directly to starter motor and alternator. The battery cables shall be 3/0 gauge. Battery cable terminals shall be soldering dipped, color-coded and labeled on heat shrink tubing with a color-coded rubber boot protecting the terminals from corrosion. There shall be a 350-ampere fuse protecting the pump primer and a 250-ampere fuse protecting the electric cab tilt pump and other options as required. AUTO-EJECT A seperate, dedicated Kussmaul Model 091-55-20-120 super electric auto-eject with weatherproof cover and power interrupt shall be provided and installed for the engine block heater. BATTERY CHARGING A Kussmaul Auto Charge 1200 battery system charger shall be provided. The Auto Charge 1200 is a fully automatic battery charger with a very high output for vehicles with a single battery system. A remote single bar graph display is provided to indicate the state of charge of the battery system. The rated output shall be 40 amps Page 14 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No for the battery system. A Kussmaul Model 091-55-20-120 super electric auto-eject with weatherproof cover and power interrupt shall be provided. An 120 volt Auto Pump air compressor shall also be provided to maintain air within the air brake system. A miniature air filter, that mounts in the output pressure line of the air pump to trap moisture, shall be provided. The micron filter element removes contaminants from the air line. A transparent bowl permits easy monitoring of water collected and a manual purge valve allows the operator to conveniently drain the bowl. A Bendix DV2 heated automatic drain valve shall be provided. BATTERY JUMPER TERMINAL There shall be one set (two studs) of battery jumper terminals located by the battery box under the cab. The terminals shall have plastic color-coded covers. Each terminal shall be tagged to indicate positive/negative. BRAKES (Front) The front brakes shall be Arvin Meritor DiscPlus EX225 Air Disc Brakes. Each disc brake assembly shall include one (1) 17” vented rotor, one (1) lightweight hub, one (1) twin-piston caliper, and two (2) quick-change pads. BRAKE WARRANTY The air disc brakes shall carry Meritor’s three (3) year unlimited mile warranty, exclusive of wear items. BRAKES (Rear) The rear brakes shall be Meritor S-cam style. They shall be 16.5" x 7" with heavy duty return springs, and a double anchor pin design. They shall also have quick change shoes for fast easy brake relining. BRAKE WARRANTY The s-cam brakes shall carry Meritor’s five (5) year 75,000 mile warranty, exclusive of wear items. AIR BRAKE SYSTEM Page 15 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No The vehicle shall be equipped with air-operated brakes. The system shall meet or exceed the design and performance requirements of current FMVSS-121 and test requirements of current NFPA 1901 standards. Each wheel shall have a separate brake chamber. A dual treadle valve shall split the braking power between the front and rear systems. All main brake lines shall be color-coded nylon type protected in high temperature rated split plastic loom. The brake hoses from frame to axle shall have spring guards on both ends to prevent wear and crimping as they move with the suspension. All fittings for brake system plumbing shall be brass. A Meritor Wabco System Saver 1200 air dryer shall be provided. The air system shall be provided with a rapid build-up feature, designed to meet current NFPA 1901 requirements. The system shall be designed so the vehicle can be moved within 60 seconds of startup. The quick build up system shall provide sufficient air pressure so that the apparatus has no brake drag and is able to stop under the intended operating conditions following the 60-second buildup time. The vehicle shall not be required to have a separate on-board electrical air compressor or shoreline hookup to meet this requirement. Four (4) supply tanks shall be provided. One air reservoir shall serve as a wet tank and a minimum of one tank shall be supplied for each the front and rear axles. A Schrader fill valve shall be mounted in the front of the driver’s step well. A spring actuated air release emergency/parking brake shall be provided on the rear axle. One (1) parking brake control shall be provided and located on the engine hood next to the transmission shifter within easy reach of the driver. The parking brake shall automatically apply at 35 ±10 PSI reservoir pressure. A Meritor WABCO IR-2 Inversion Relay Valve, supplied by both the Primary and Secondary air systems, shall be used to activate the parking brake and to provide parking brake modulation in the event of a primary air system failure. Accessories plumbed from the air system shall go through a pressure protection valve and to a manifold so that if accessories fail they shall not interfere with the air brake system. AIR BRAKING ABS SYSTEM A Wabco ABS system shall be provided to improve vehicle stability and control by reducing wheel lock-up during braking. This braking system shall be fitted to axles and all electrical connections shall be environmentally sealed from water and weather and be vibration resistant. Page 16 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No The system shall constantly monitor wheel behavior during braking. Sensors on each wheel transmit wheel speed data to an electronic processor, which shall sense approaching wheel lock and instantly modulate brake pressure up to 5 times per second to prevent wheel lock-up. Each wheel shall be individually controlled. To improve field performance, the system shall be equipped with a dual circuit design. The system circuits shall be configured in a diagonal pattern. Should a malfunction occur, that circuit shall revert to normal braking action. A warning light at the driver's instrument panel shall indicate malfunction to the operator. The system shall consist of a sensor clip, sensor, electronic control unit and solenoid control valve. The sensor clip shall hold the sensor in close proximity to the tooth wheel. An inductive sensor consisting of a permanent magnet with a round pole pin and coil shall produce an alternating current with a frequency proportional to wheel speed. The unit shall be sealed, corrosion-resistant and protected from electro- magnetic interference. The electronic control unit shall monitor the speed of each wheel sensor and a microcomputer shall evaluate wheel slip in milliseconds. BUMPER There shall be a 12" high double rib polished stainless steel wrap-around bumper provided at the front of the apparatus. Laser cut perforated grilles shall be incorporated into the bumper and located at the outboard section of the bumper for the air horns and at the center for the siren speaker. The bumper shall be mounted to a reinforcement plate constructed of 1/4" x 10" x 70" carbon steel. A gravel shield shall be provided, constructed of .188” aluminum diamond plate. The bumper extension shall be approximately 18". COOLING SYSTEM The cooling system shall have sufficient capacity to keep the engine properly cooled under all conditions of road and pumping operations. The cooling system shall be designed and tested to meet or exceed the engine and transmission manufacturers and EPA requirements. The complete cooling system shall be mounted in a manner to isolate the system from vibration and stress. The individual cores shall be mounted in a manner to allow expansion and contraction at various rates without inducing stress to the adjoining core(s). RADIATOR The radiator shall be a cross-flow design constructed completely of aluminum with welded side tanks. The radiator shall be bolted to the bottom of the charge air cooler to allow a single depth core, thus allowing a more efficient and serviceable cooling system. The radiator shall be equipped with a drain cock to drain the coolant for serviceability. Page 17 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No COOLANT The cooling system shall be filled with Extended Life Coolant to provide a longer life cycle and reduced change intervals. The coolant makeup shall contain ethylene glycol and deionized water to keep the coolant from freezing to a temperature of –34 degrees F. HOSES & CLAMPS Silicone hoses shall be provided for all engine coolant lines. All radiator hose clamps shall be spring loaded stainless steel constant torque hose clamps for all main hose connections to prevent leaks. CHARGE AIR COOLER The charge air cooler shall be of a cross-flow design and constructed completely of aluminum with welded side tanks. The charge air cooler shall be bolted to the top of the radiator to allow a single depth core, thus allowing a more efficient and serviceable cooling system. FAN The engine cooling system shall incorporate a heavy-duty composite 11-blade fan. A shroud and recirculation shield system shall be used to ensure air that has passed through the radiator is not drawn through again. The fan tip to radiator core clearance shall be kept at a minimal distance to increase the efficiency of the fan and reduce fan blast noise. SURGE TANK The cooling system shall be equipped with a surge tank. The surge tank shall be equipped with a low coolant probe and sight glass to monitor the coolant level. The surge tank shall have a cap that meets the engine manufacturer’s pressure requirements as well as the system design requirements. DRIVELINE The driveline shall consist of Spicer 1710 series, or equal, dual grease fitting universal joints with "Half-Round" end yokes. The drive shaft shall be built with a heavy-duty steel tube 4.095" outside diameter x .180 wall thickness. The shafts shall be dynamically balanced prior to installation into the chassis. A splined slip joint shall Page 18 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No be provided in each shaft assembly. Universal joints shall be extended life. There shall be two (2) Zerk fittings in each universal joint assembly so the joint can be greased without turning the shaft. ENGINE ENCLOSURE An integral, formed aluminum engine enclosure shall be provided. The engine enclosure shall be of a contoured design to blend in an aesthetically pleasing manner with the interior dash and flooring of the cab. The enclosure shall be kept as low as possible to provide the maximum space. The enclosure shall be covered in a heavy duty black durawear, molded to fit the exterior of the engine enclosure to reduce noise and heat in the cab. The inside of the engine enclosure shall have a sound deadening insulation system. The cab interior shall have a sound-deadening package to help minimize the noise (DB) levels and eliminate engine heat from the front and rear of the cab. A work light shall be installed in the engine enclosure with an individual switch located on the base of the light. ENGINE The apparatus shall be powered by a Cummins Diesel ISM 500 H.P. @ 2100 R.P.M., 1550 ft. lb. torque @ 1200 R.P.M. ENGINE WARRANTY The engine shall have a five year or 100,000 mile warranty and approval by Cummins for installation in the chassis. AIR COMPRESSOR The air compressor shall be an 18.7 CFM engine driven Wabco. STARTER The starter shall be a 12-volt Delco Remy model 42MT controlled by a switch on the left lower cab dash. FUEL FILTERS The engine fuel filters shall be mounted in a manner that is easily accessible for service or replacement. A primary and secondary filter shall be provided and shall be approved for use by the engine manufacturer. Page 19 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No EXHAUST SYSTEM The engine exhaust system shall be horizontal design constructed from heavy-duty truck components. All exhaust tubing shall be aluminized. A 30" length of stainless steel flex tube shall be used to isolate the exhaust system from the engine. The outlet shall be directed to the forward side of the rear wheels, exiting the right side, with a chrome straight tip. The muffler shall be an aluminized type, mounted under the right side frame rail, and meeting the engine manufacturer's specifications and current noise level tests. An orange fiberglass heat-absorbing sleeve shall be used on the exhaust pipe in the engine compartment area to reduce the heat, to protect the alternator, and also to protect hands when checking or adding oil in the engine compartment. AIR CLEANER/INTAKE The engine air cleaner shall be sized in accordance with the engine manufacturers recommendations. The air cleaner shall be manufactured from a fire retardant media and shall incorporate and ember separator in accordance with NFPA 1901 to protect the engine from hot embers. A restriction warning light shall be provided and located on the cab dash. ENGINE PRE-HEATER A Kim Manufacturing Hotstart engine block pre-heater with automatic thermostat shall be provided. The heater shall be wired to the shoreline. ENGINE BRAKE The engine shall be equipped with a Jacobs compression engine brake. An “On/Off” switch and a control for “Low/High” shall be provided on the instrument panel within easy reach of the driver. The engine brake shall interface with the Wabco ABS brake controller to prevent engine brake operations during adverse braking conditions. A pump shift interlock circuit shall be provided to prevent the engine brake from activating during pumping operations. The brake light shall activate when the engine brake is engaged. FRAME The chassis frame shall be of a ladder type design utilizing industry accepted engineering best practices. The frame shall be specifically designed for fire Page 20 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No apparatus use. Each frame rail shall be constructed of two 3/8" thick-formed channels. The outer channel shall be 10.06" x 3.50” x .375” and the inner channel (liner) shall be 9.31” x 3.13” x .375”. The section modulus shall be 31.28 in.3. The resistance to bending moment (RBM) shall be 1,569,160 in./lbs. The cross-members shall be constructed of minimum 3/8" formed channels and have formed gusseted ends at the frame rail attachment. .625 inch, grade 8 flange, Huck bolt fasteners shall be used on all permanently attached brackets to the frame to eliminate the need for bolt re-tightening. The frame shall be painted glossy black prior to installing wiring harness and other components. A lifetime warranty shall be provided. FUEL TANK The chassis shall be equipped with a 65-gallon stainless steel rectangular fuel tank. The fuel tank shall be certified to meet FMVSS 393.67 tests. The tank shall be removable by means of six (6) bolted connections and dropped. One (1) tank baffle shall be used. Dual pick-up and return ports with a single 3/4" tank drawtube shall be provided for diesel generators if required. The fuel tank shall be equipped with a 2 1/4" filler neck assembly with a 3/4" vent located on the left hand side of the tank. A fuel fill cap attached with a lanyard shall be provided. The bottom of the fuel tank shall contain a 1/2" drain plug. The fuel lines shall be nylon braid reinforced fuel hose with brass fittings. The lines shall be carefully routed along the inside of the frame rails. All fuel lines are covered in high temperature rated split plastic loom. Single suction and return fuel lines shall be provided. The fuel tank shall be mounted in a saddle with a barrier between the tank and the saddle. CAB HANDRAILS There shall be four (4) 24" long, handrails provided and installed, one (1) at each cab entrance. The handrails shall be constructed of 1-1/4” diameter, knurled and anodized, 3/8” heavy wall extruded aluminum and mounted utilizing chrome stanchions, which shall provide sufficient space to allow for a gloved hand to grip the rail. Page 21 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No There shall be two (2) rubber coated grab handles provided and mounted on the interior of the cab, one each side, near the windshield post for ingress assistance. The handrail on the driver’s side shall be approximately 11" long and the handrail on the officer’s side shall be approximately 18" long. CAB DOOR HANDRAILS Two (2) 1-1/4" diameter knurled aluminum handrails rails shall be provided on the inside of the rear crew doors just above the windowsill. HEATER/DEFROSTER/AIR CONDITIONER There shall be a minimum 44,000 cool BTU and 60,000-heat BTU single unit, heater/air conditioner mounted over the engine cover. The unit shall be mounted in center of the cab on the engine hood/enclosure. Unit shall have a shutoff valve at the right side of the frame, next to the engine. Airflow of the heater/air conditioner shall be a minimum 1200 CFM. To achieve maximum cooling, a TM-16 Compressor (10 cu. in.) shall be used. There shall be ductwork to the floor of the cab, facing forward to provide heat for the front of cab floor area. The defroster/heater shall be a minimum of 39,000 BTU and shall be a separate unit mounted over the windshield. There shall be eight (8) louvers/defusers to direct to windshield and door glass. Airflow of the defroster/heater shall be a minimum 350 CFM. The unit shall be painted Zolatone greystone to match the cab ceiling. The condenser shall be roof mounted and have 60,000 BTU rating. The unit shall include two fan motors. Airflow of the condenser shall be a minimum 2250 CFM. (This roof-mounted condenser shall work at full rated capacity at an idle with no engine heat problems.) HEATER/DEFROSTER/AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS The heater/defroster/air conditioning shall be located in the overhead console in the center of the apparatus cab within easy reach of the driver and officer. The controls shall be illuminated for easy locating in dark conditions. The controls shall be located in such a way that the driver shall not be forced to turn away from the road to make climate control adjustments. Control of all heater/defroster/air conditioning functions for the entire apparatus cab shall be achieved through these controls. AUXILIARY DEFROSTER FAN There shall be a Red Dot model RD-5-5786-OP 12-volt fan mounted in the cab ceiling, directed at the driver's side windshield. The fan shall be activated by a 3- position toggle switch located at the base of the fan. The switch positions shall be High, Low and Off. Page 22 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No AUXILIARY DEFROSTER FAN There shall be a Red Dot model RD-5-5786-OP 12-volt fan mounted in the cab ceiling, directed at the Officer’s side windshield. The fan shall be activated by a 3- position toggle switch located at the base of the fan. The switch positions shall be High, Low and Off. The fan shall be silver. LOAD MANAGER Load manager shall have the ability to sequence loads on and off. It shall also be able to shed 8 loads when the vehicle is stationary, starting at 12.7 volts lowest priority load to be shed, then respectively at 12.6, 12.4, 12.2, 12.0, 11.8, 11.4 and 11.0 volts DC. Any load that has been shed shall be off for a minimum of five minutes, and then if voltage has rebounded above shed voltage, the shed load shall automatically come on. There shall also be an indicator panel along side the rocker switches, which indicate power is on, battery warning and fast idle. Battery warning indicator shall flash at a rate proportional to the voltage discharge rate. AUTOMATIC HIGH IDLE ACTIVATION The load management system shall be capable of activating the apparatus high idle system when the system voltage drops below 12.3 volts DC. The system shall raise engine speed for a minimum of five minutes until voltage exceeds 13.0 volt DC. The load management system shall activate the high idle feature before any devices are automatically shed OFF. The high idle function request from the load management device shall function only if the appropriate interlocks are present; that is, control of the high idle system is monitored and shall be superseded by the state of the interlock control module. The automatic high idle system shall be deactivated whenever the brake pedal is pressed, and shall remain inactive for two minutes thereafter to allow an operator to override the high idle function and return the engine to idle before PTO engagement. INSTRUMENT PANEL The main dash shroud, which covers the area directly in front of the driver from the doorpost to the engine hood, shall be custom molded and covered with a non-glare black vinyl. The dash shall be a one (1) piece hinged panel that tilts outward for easy access to service the internal components. The gauge panel shall be constructed of durable aesthetically pleasing light gray polymer material. The gauges shall be Maxima Technologies/Datcon gauges with built-in self-diagnostics and red warning lights to alert the driver of any problems. All gauges and controls shall be backlit for night vision and identified for function. All main gauges and warning lights shall be visible to the driver through the steering wheel. Page 23 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No The vehicle shall be equipped with a keyless ignition, with a two (2)-position rocker switch, "Ignition Off/On" and a two (2)-position rocker switch, "Off/Start". Instrumentation on dash panel: • Tachometer/hourmeter with built in re-settable hour meter • Speedometer/odometer with built in re-settable trip odometer • Ammeter • Voltmeter • Fuel gauge • Engine oil pressure • Transmission temperature • Engine temperature • Primary air pressure • Secondary air pressure Indicators and warning lights visible to driver: • Battery on • Parking brake engaged • Low air with buzzer • Turn signals • Hi-beam • Engine temperature with buzzer • Engine oil pressure with buzzer • Transmission temperature with buzzer • Do not shift transmission • Check transmission • Stop engine with buzzer • Check engine • Regeneration • High exhaust temperature • Air filter restriction light • Back pressure • Cab door open (flashing) • Compartment door open (flashing) • Antilock brake warning • Fasten seat belt Other indicator and warning lights • Differential locked • PTO engaged Page 24 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No • Auto-slip response • Retarder engaged • Retarder temperature Controls located on main dash panel: • Master power disconnect with ignition switch • Engine start switch • Headlight switch • Windshield wiper/washer switch • Differential lock switch (if applicable) • Dimmer switch for backlighting • Parking brake control Controls included in steering column: • Horn button • Turn signal switch • Hi-beam low-beam switch • 4-way flasher switch • Tilt-telescopic steering wheel controls Controls, gauges and indicator lights located to the right of driver's position: • Transmission shifter • Pump shift control with OK TO PUMP and PUMP ENGAGED lights • Heater/defroster controls • Eighteen (18) illuminated rocker switches Driving compartment warning labels shall include: • HEIGHT OF VEHICLE • OCCUPANTS MUST BE SEATED AND BELTED WHEN APPARATUS IS IN MOTION • DO NOT USE AUXILIARY BRAKING SYSTEMS ON WET OR SLIPPERY ROADS • EXIT WARNINGS Additional labels included: • COMPUTER CODE SWITCH • ABS CODE SWITCH • FLUID DATA TAG • CHASSIS DATA TAG ENGINE WARNING SYSTEM Page 25 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No An engine warning system shall be provided to monitor engine conditions such as low oil pressure, high engine temperature and low coolant level. Warning indication shall include a STOP ENGINE (red) light with audible buzzer activation and a CHECK ENGINE (amber) light Note: (Some engine configurations may also include a fluid warning light.) There shall be a master information light bar with 24 lights located across the center of the dash panel that covers up to 24 functions. These are defined under Indicators and Warning Lights above. WIRING All wiring shall have XL high temperature crosslink insulation and shall be 10 gauge, 12 gauge, 14 gauge and 18 gauge depending on load. All wiring shall be color- coded, and the function and number stamped at 3" intervals on each wire. All wiring shall be covered with high temperature rated split loom for easy access to wires when trouble shooting. All electrical connectors and main connectors throughout the chassis shall be treated to prevent corrosion. DOOR AJAR INDICATION Four (4) red LED lights are provided in the forward cab overhead console area, visible to both driver and officer. Upon releasing the apparatus parking brake one or more of these lights shall automatically illuminate (flash) if any cab door is open, compartment door is open, any ladder or equipment rack is not in stowed position, stabilizer system deployed or any other device has not been properly stowed that may cause damage if the apparatus is moved. MASTER ELECTRICAL PANEL The chassis main breaker panel shall be wired through the master disconnect solenoid and controlled with a three-position ignition rocker switch. Circuit breakers and flashers shall be located at officer's right side lower interior firewall with removable cover and schematic provided with notebook holder on outside cover. A deluxe breaker panel with up to 22 ground switched relays with circuit breaker protection shall be provided. An integrated electrical sub-panel shall be provided and interfaced to the body and chassis through an engineered wire harness system. Page 26 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No Twelve (12) 20-ampere and one (1) 70-ampere relay for cab lightbar and assemblies shall be provided. If the option for a mechanical siren has been selected two (2) additional relays shall be provided. Additional four relay boards with circuit breaker protection for additional loads. Maximum two boards (8 relays) per breaker panel. All relay boards set up to trip with input from switch of positive-negative or load manager by moving connector on board (no tools needed to do this). All relay boards shall be equipped with a power-on indicator light (red), input indicator light (green) and power output indicator light (red). Up to 23 additional automatic reset circuit breakers for non-switched loads that are remotely switched (ie: heater fans, hood lights, etc.). All relays and circuit breakers on the relay boards shall be pull-out/push-in replaceable. All circuit breakers on the relay boards shall be 20 ampere automatic reset which can be doubled or tripled for 40 or 60-ampere capacity. The system shall utilize Deutch DRC weather resistant connectors at the breaker panel, toe board and main dash connections. All internal wire end terminals, including locking connectors, shall be mechanically affixed to the wire ends by matching terminal crimping presses to assure the highest quality terminations. All internal splices shall be ultrasonically welded connections and all internal wiring shall be high temperature GXL type wire that is protected by wiring duct wherever possible. All switches shall be ground controlled; no power going through any rocker switch. Any switch controlling a relay in the breaker panel shall be capable of being set to function only when the parking brake is set. All relays shall be tagged with the function that the relay is controlling. PUMP SHIFT MODULE A pump shift module with indicating lights shall be located within easy reach of the driver. A gear lockup shall be provided to hold the transmission in direct drive for pump operation. AM/FM STEREO CD Page 27 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No A Pioneer or equal automotive AM/FM stereo system with CD player shall be provided with four (4) speakers. INTERIOR The cab interior shall be finished in gray Durawear on the full front and rear headliners and rear firewall. LIGHTING CAB EXTERIOR Exterior lighting and reflectors shall meet or exceed Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and National Fire Protection Association requirements in effect at this time. There shall be dual sealed beam halogen rectangular headlights in custom housings on each side of the front of the cab. LIGHTING CAB INTERIOR Interior lighting shall be provided inside the cab for passenger safety. Two (2) ceiling mounted combination red/clear LED dome lights with a push on/off feature in the light lens. One light shall be located over each the officer and driver’s position. The lights shall also activate from the open door switch located in each cab doorjamb. LIGHTING CREW CAB INTERIOR Interior lighting shall be provided inside the crew cab for passenger safety. Two (2) ceiling mounted combination red/clear LED dome lights with a push on/off feature in the light lens shall be provided. The lights shall also activate from the open door switch located in each cab doorjamb. MIRRORS Two (2) Ramco Model #6001 heated and remote controlled polished aluminum mirrors shall be installed. The right side mirror shall be cowl mounted and have an 18” extension that shall be viewed from the front right windshield. On the left side, the mirror shall be attached to the driver’s door with a 6” extension so that it can be viewed through the side window. The mirrors shall incorporate a full-face main section with a convex mirror with housing, Model #CAS750, mounted to the top. The adjustment of main sections shall be through dash-mounted switches. DRIVER’S SEAT The driver's seat shall be a Bostrom Sierra FX air ride high back, adjustable fore/aft, Page 28 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No upholstered with gray tweed Durawear. A 3-point seat belt shall be provided. OFFICER’S SEAT The officer’s seat shall be a Bostrom Firefighter™ Tanker 450 ABTS SCBA seat. The seat shall have the following features: • Integrated 3-point seat belt • “Auto-Pivot & Return” head rest • Built in lumbar support • 100% Durawear™ gray tweed seat material CREW SEATS The crew cab area shall have four (4) Bostrom Firefighter™ seats. The seating arrangement shall be: two (2) rear facing Bostrom Tanker 450 ABTS SCBA seats and two (2) forward facing Bostrom 400CT ABTS NON - SCBA flip up seats. The seats shall have the following features: • Integrated 3-point seat belts • “Auto-Pivot & Return” head rest • Built in lumbar support • 100% Durawear™ gray tweed seat material SCBA BOTTLE BRACKET The officer and crew seats shall come equipped with an H.O. Bostrom SecureAll™ SCBA Locking System capable securing all U.S. and international SCBA brands and sizes while in transit or for storage on fire trucks. Locking shall be achieved by pushing the SCBA unit (bottle) against the pivot arm to engage the automatic lock system. A top clamp shall surround the top of the SCBA tank for a secure fit in all directions. The bracket shall be equipped with a center guide fork to keep the tank in-place for a safe and comfortable fit in seat cavity. All adjustment points shall utilize one tool and be easily adjustable. The bracket system shall be free of straps and clamps that may interfere with auxiliary equipment on SCBA units. The release handle shall be integrated into the seat cushion for quick and easy release and shall eliminate the need for straps or pull cords to interfere with other SCBA equipment. Page 29 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No The bracket system shall meet NFPA 1901 standards and requirements of EN 1846- 2. CREW SEAT COMPARTMENT A compartment shall be provided under the forward facing crew seats on the back wall of the cab. Two outward opening doors shall be provided on the front face of the compartment. STEERING Ross heavy duty Model TAS-85 power steering shall be provided. The steering gear shall be bolted to the frame at the cross-member for steering linkage rigidity. Four (4) turns from lock to lock with an 18" diameter slip resistant rubber covered steering wheel. Steering column shall have six-position tilt and 2" telescopic adjustment. The cramp angle shall be 45 degrees with 315mm tires or 43 degrees with 425mm tires providing very tight turning ability. SUSPENSION (Front) The front suspension shall be a variable rate taper-leaf design, 54" long and 4" wide. Long life, maintenance free, urethane bushed spring shackles shall be utilized. All spring and suspension mounting shall be attached directly to frame with high strength Huck bolts and self-locking round collars. Spring shackles and pins that require grease shall not be acceptable. NO EXCEPTIONS. ENHANCED FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM The front suspension shall have the handling, stability, and ride quality enhanced by the use of a Ride Tech auxiliary spring system and Koni high performance shock absorbers. This system shall utilize three stage, urethane auxiliary springs, and high performance gas filled shock absorbers to control the deflection of the leaf springs, and dampen vibration normally transmitted to the chassis. This maintenance free system shall be custom tuned to the apparatus gross weight rating for maximum performance, while maintaining a soft compliant ride. NO EXCEPTIONS. A (3) three year 36,0000 mile warranty shall be provided by the manufacturer. SUSPENSION (Rear) The rear semi-elliptic springs shall be 37-1/4" x 1-1/2 x 9 leaf with trailing arms. The trailing arms allow free movement of the axle from bump loads and deflections while holding the axle in chassis alignment. This suspension shall control axle wrap-up Page 30 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No torque caused by accelerating or braking. The trailing arms shall be mounted in maintenance free rubber bushings at both ends. The left arm shall be adjustable in length for maximum accuracy of chassis alignment. FRONT TIRES Front tires shall be Goodyear 385/65R22.5, load range J, G291 highway tread, single tubeless type with a GAWR of 20,000 pounds. Wheels shall be disc type, hub piloted, 22.5 x 12.25 10 stud 11.25 bolt circle. Chrome plated lug nut caps shall be provided. FRONT HUB COVERS Polished stainless steel hub covers shall be provided for the front axle. REAR HUB COVERS Polished stainless steel hub covers shall be provided for the rear axle. REAR TIRES Rear tires shall be Goodyear 12R22.5, load range H, G124 Mud and Snow tread, dual tubeless type with a GAWR of 24,000 pounds. Wheels shall be disc type, hub piloted, 22.5 x 8.25 10 stud with 11.25" bolt circle. Chrome plated lug nut caps shall be provided. MUD FLAPS Hard rubber mud flaps shall be provided for front and rear tires. WHEELS Aluminum wheels shall be provided for the front and for the inside and outside of the rear wheels. The aluminum wheels shall match the tire and axle capacities of the apparatus. TOW EYES (Front) There shall be two front tow eyes with 3” diameter holes attached directly to the chassis frame. TOW EYES (Rear) There shall be two tow eyes attached directly to the chassis frame rail and shall be Page 31 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No chromate acid etched for superior corrosion resistance and painted to match the chassis. TRANSMISSION The chassis shall be equipped with a Generation IV Allison EVS4000 six (6) speed automatic transmission. It shall be programmed five (5) speed, sixth gear locked out, for fire apparatus vocation, in concert with the specified engine. An electronic oil level indicator shall be provided as well as a diagnostic reader port connection. The fifth gear shall be an overdrive ratio, permitting the vehicle to reach its top speed at the engine's governed speed. The dipstick is dipped in a rubber coating for ease in checking oil level when hot. The chassis to transmission wiring harness shall utilize Metri-Pack 280 connectors with triple lip silicone seals and clip-type positive seal connections to protect electrical connections from contamination without the use of coatings. Ratings: Max Input (HP) 600 Max Input (Torque) 1850 (lb ft) Max Turbine (Torque) 2600 (lb ft) Mechanical Ratios: 1st - 3.51:1 2nd - 1.91:1 3rd - 1.43:1 4th - 1.00:1 5th - 0.74:1 Reverse - -5.00 TRANSMISSION FLUID The transmission shall come filled with Castrol TranSynd™ Synthetic Transmission Fluid or approved equal meeting the Allison TES-295 specification. NO EXCEPTION. TRANSMISSION SHIFTER An Allison "Touch Pad" shift selector shall be mounted to the right of the driver on the engine cover accessible to the driver. The shift position indicator shall be indirectly lit for nighttime operation. FRONT TURN SIGNALS There shall be two Whelen 400 Series LED rectangular amber turn signal lights mounted one each side in the front of the headlight housing and one mounted on Page 32 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No each side of the warning light housing. WHEELBASE The approximate wheelbase shall be 210". WINDSHIELD WIPERS Two (2) black anodized finish two speed synchronized electric windshield wiper system. Dual motors with positive parking. System includes large dual arm wipers with built in washer system. One (1) master control works the wiper, washer and intermittent wipe features. Washer bottle is a remote fill with a 4 quart capacity. Washer fill is located just inside of officer cab door. MISCELLANEOUS CHASSIS EQUIPMENT Fluid capacity plate affixed below driver's seat. Chassis filter part number plate affixed below driver's seat. Tire pressure label near each wheel location. Cab occupancy capacity label affixed next to transmission shifter. NFPA compliant seat belt and standing warning plates provided. FIRE PUMP CSU-1500 The pump shall be a single stage, midship mounted, Waterous CSU, 1500 gallon per minute, centrifugal type and shall comply with all applicable requirements of the latest standards for automotive fire apparatus of the National Fire Protection Association. The pump body shall be close-grained gray iron and must be horizontally split in two sections for easy removal of the entire impeller shaft assembly, and designed for complete servicing from the bottom of the truck without disturbing setting of the pump in the chassis or apparatus piping which is connected to the pump. Pump body halves shall be bolted together on a single horizontal face to minimize chance of leakage and facilitate reassembly. The discharge manifold shall be cast as an integral part of the pump body assembly and shall provide at least three full 3-1/2" openings for ultimate flexibility in providing various discharge outlets for maximum efficiency, and shall be located as follows: one outlet on the right side of the pump body, one outlet on the left side of the body and one outlet directly on top of the pump discharge manifold. Page 33 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No The impeller shall be bronze with double suction inlets, accurately balanced (mechanically and hydraulically), of mixed flow design with reverse flow, labyrinth type, wear rings that resist water bypass and loss of efficiency due to wear. The impeller shall have flame plated hub to assure maximum pump life and efficiency. Wear rings shall be bronze and shall be easily replaceable to restore original pump efficiency and eliminate the need for replacing the entire pump casing due to wear. The impeller shaft shall be stainless steel, accurately ground to size and supported at each end by oil or grease lubricated anti-friction ball bearings for rigid and precise support. Bearings shall be protected from water and sediment by suitable stuffing boxes, flinger rings and oil seals. The impeller shaft shall be of two-piece construction separable between the pump and pump transmission to allow true separation of the transmission from the pump without disassembly of either component. No sleeve type bearings shall be used. Stuffing boxes shall be equipped with two-piece glands to permit adjustment or replacement of packing without disturbing the pump. Lantern rings shall be located at inner ends of stuffing boxes so that all rings of packing can be removed without removal of the lantern rings. Water shall be fed into stuffing box lantern rings for proper lubrication and cooling when the pump is operating. The pump transmission shall be rigidly attached to the pump body assembly and be of the latest design incorporating a high strength, involute tooth form Hy-Vo chain drive capable of operating at high speeds to provide smooth, quiet transfer of power. The shift engagement shall be accomplished by a free-sliding collar and shall incorporate an internal locking mechanism to insure that collar shall be maintained in ROAD or PUMP position. PUMP SHIFT The pump shift shall be pneumatically operated and shall use a standard automotive air valve to control a double action air shift cylinder so that the pump shift remains in its latest position in the event of loss of air pressure. The in-cab control valve shall include a detent lock to prevent accidental shifting. PRIMING SYSTEM The priming pump shall be a Trident Emergency Products compressed air powered, high efficiency, multi-stage, venturi based AirPrime System. All wetted metallic parts of the priming system are to be of brass and stainless steel construction. A single panel mounted control shall activate the priming pump and open the priming valve to the pump. The priming system shall have a five year warranty. Page 34 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No MANUAL PUMP SHIFT OVERRIDE A manual emergency override shift shall be provided on the pump panel and may be used by placing both the chassis transmission and the pump air shift control in "neutral" position. PUMP CERTIFICATION The pump, when dry, shall be capable of taking suction and discharging water in compliance with NFPA #1901 chapter 14. The pump shall be tested by National Testing and shall deliver the percentages of rated capacities, at 5000 feet above sea level, at pressures indicated below: 100% of rated capacity @ 150 PSI net pump pressure. 70% of rated capacity @ 200 PSI net pump pressure. 50% of rated capacity @ 250 PSI net pump pressure. MECHANICAL PUMP SEAL The pump seal shall be a maintenance free mechanical pump type seal. THREAD TERMINATION National Standard Thread shall terminate the inlets and outlets of the apparatus. PRESSURE GOVERNOR / MONITORING DISPLAY Fire Research PumpBoss model PBA100-A00 pressure governor and monitoring display kit shall be installed. The kit shall include a control module, pressure sensor, and cables. The control module case shall be waterproof and have dimensions not to exceed 6 3/4" high by 4 5/8" wide by 1 3/4" deep. Inputs for monitored information shall be from a J1939 databus or independent sensors. Outputs for engine control shall be on the J1939 databus or engine specific wiring. The following continuous displays shall be provided: CHECK ENGINE and STOP ENGINE warning LEDs Engine RPM; shown with four daylight bright LED digits more than 1/2" high Engine OIL PRESSURE; shown on an LED bar graph display in 10 psi increments Engine TEMPERTURE; shown on an LED bar graph display in 10 degree increments BATTERY VOLTAGE; shown on an LED bar graph display in 0.5 volt increments PSI / RPM setting; shown on a dot matrix message display PSI and RPM mode LEDs Page 35 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No THROTTLE READY LED. A dot-matrix message display shall show diagnostic and warning messages as they occur. It shall show monitored apparatus information, stored data, and program options when selected by the operator. The program shall store the accumulated operating hours for the pump and engine, previous incident hours, and current incident hours in a non-volatile memory. Stored elapsed hours shall be displayed at the push of a button. It shall monitor inputs and support audible and visual warning alarms for the following conditions: High Engine RPM High Transmission Temperature Low Battery Voltage (Engine Off) Low Battery Voltage (Engine Running) High Battery Voltage Low Engine Oil Pressure High Engine Coolant Temperature The governor shall operate in two control modes, pressure and RPM. No discharge pressure or engine RPM variation shall occur when switching between modes. A control knob that uses optical technology shall adjust pressure or RPM settings. It shall be 2" in diameter with no mechanical stops, a serrated grip, and have a red idle push button in the center. A throttle ready LED shall light when the interlock signal is recognized. The governor shall start in pressure mode and set the engine RPM to idle. In pressure mode the governor shall automatically regulate the discharge pressure at the level set by the operator. In RPM mode the governor shall maintain the engine RPM at the level set by the operator except in the event of a discharge pressure increase. The governor shall limit a discharge pressure increase in RPM mode to a maximum of 30 psi. Other safety features shall include recognition of no water conditions with an automatic programmed response and a push button to return the engine to idle. The pressure governor and monitoring display shall be programmed to interface with a specific engine. INTAKE RELIEF There shall be a Waterous pilot operated intake relief valve installed in a position specified by the purchaser and allow adjustment from 50 psi to 250 psi. The pilot operated intake relief valve shall allow full opening of the relief valve with a very small rise in intake pressure above set pressure. AUXILIARY COOLER Page 36 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No An auxiliary cooler shall be furnished to provide additional cooling to the engine under extreme pumping conditions. Water from the pump is to be piped to the coils of the heat exchanger allowing the engine fluid to be cooled as required. VALVES All valves shall be Akron Heavy-Duty swing out 8800/8600 series unless otherwise noted. The valve shall have an all cast brass body with flow optimizing nickel-chrome plated brass ball, and dual polymer seats. The valve shall be capable of dual directional flow while incorporating a self-locking ball feature using an automatic friction lock design and specially designed flow optimizing brass ball. The valve shall not require the lubrication of seats or any other internal waterway parts, and be capable of swinging out of the waterway for maintenance by the removal of six bolts. The valve shall be compatible with a slow close device. This valve shall be actuated using manual handles, a Rack & Sector, manual gear, or electric actuator. The manual handles shall be quickly adjustable to one of eight handle positions, and require only 90 degrees travel. VALVE WARRANTY The valves shall carry a 10-year warranty. PUMP CONNECTIONS All suction and discharge lines (except pump manifolds) 1" and larger shall be heavy- duty stainless steel pipe. Where vibration or chassis flexing may damage or loosen piping or where a coupling is necessary for servicing, a flexible connection shall be furnished. All lines shall be drained by a master drain valve or a separate drain provided at the connection. All individual drain lines for discharges shall be extended with a rubber hose in order to drain below the chassis frame. All water carrying gauge lines shall utilize nylon tubing. 6” PUMP INLETS Two 6" diameter suction ports with 6” NST male threads shall be provided, one on each side of vehicle. The inlets shall extend through the side pump panels and come complete with removable strainer and long handle chrome-plated cap. 2-1/2” RIGHT SIDE INLET One 2-1/2" gated inlet valve shall be provided on the right side pump panel. The valve shall be supplied with chrome plate female swivel, plug, chain, and removable strainer. Page 37 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No The valve shall attach directly to the suction side of the pump with the valve body behind the pump panel. 2-1/2” LEFT SIDE INLET One 2-1/2" gated inlet valve shall be provided on the left side pump panel. The valve shall be supplied with chrome plate female swivel, plug, chain, and removable strainer. The valve shall attach directly to the suction side of the pump with the valve body behind the pump panel. INLET BUTTERFLY VALVE Two (2) butterfly valves Jamesbury inline butterfly valve shall be provided in both the driver's side and the passenger's side main pump inlets. The 6.00" inlet valve shall be partially recessed behind the pump panel with a "key hole" shaped stainless steel trim ring around the opening. A built-in, adjustable pressure relief valve and a 3/4" bleeder valve shall be provided on the inlet side of the valve. A chrome plated handwheel control shall be provided on the side pump panel adjacent to the inlet valve. The valve shall have two (2) indicator lights to show when the valve is open or closed. TANK TO PUMP The booster tank shall be connected to the intake side of the pump with a 1/4 turn 3" full flow valve with check valve, with the remote control located at the operator's panel. The 3" tank to pump line shall run from a bottom sump into the 3" valve. To prevent damage due to chassis flexing or vibration, a short 3" flexible rubber hose coupling shall be used to connect the tank to the intake valve. OUTLETS The discharge valves shall be an inline Tork-Lock constructed of brass and be of the quarter turn type of fixed pivot design to allow for ease of operation at all pressures. The valves shall be controlled from the operator's panel and shall be equipped with swing type locking handles. Each valve shall be supplied with 2-1/2” National Standard Threads and come with chrome plated female caps and chains. 2-1/2" or larger discharge outlet shall be supplied with a 3/4" quarter turn drain valve located at the outlet. All 2-1/2" and larger discharges shall be supplied with a 30 degree angle down elbow. Page 38 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No 2-1/2” LEFT SIDE DISCHARGES Two (2) 2-1/2” gated discharges shall be located on the left side pump panel. The valves shall be of the quarter turn tork-lok ball type of fixed pivot design to allow for ease of operation at all pressures. The valve shall be connected to the discharge side of the pump with the valve bodies behind the pump panel. A chrome swing type handle located on the pump operator’s panel shall control the side discharges. 2-1/2” RIGHT SIDE DISCHARGES Two (2) 2-1/2” gated discharges shall be located on the right side pump panel. The valves shall be of the quarter turn tork-lok ball type of fixed pivot design to allow for ease of operation at all pressures. The valve shall be connected to the discharge side of the pump with the valve bodies behind the pump panel. A chrome swing type handle located on the pump operator’s panel shall control the right side discharges. 1-1/2” OUTLET LEFT REAR There shall be a 1-1/2" gated outlet piped to the left rear, adjacent to the hose bed. The outlet shall be installed with proper clearance for spanner wrenches or adapters. Plumbing shall be 2" piping and a full flow 2" ball valve with the control at the pump operator's panel. 2-1/2” OUTLET LEFT REAR There shall be a 2-1/2" gated outlet piped to the left rear, adjacent to the hose bed. The outlet shall be installed with proper clearance for spanner wrenches or adapters. Plumbing shall be 2-1/2" piping and a full flow 2-1/2" ball valve with the control at the pump operator's panel. FRONT BUMPER DISCHARGE A 2-1/2" discharge with 2-1/2" plumbing shall be provided at the front bumper. The valve shall be remote controlled at the pump panel. DELUGE RISER A 3" deluge riser shall be installed above the pump in such a manner that a monitor can be mounted and used effectively. Piping shall be rigidly braced. The riser shall be gated and controlled from the pump operators panel. DECK GUN MONITOR The deck gun monitor shall be a Elkhart Vulcan RF. The monitor shall be attached directly to the deluge riser. The monitor shall have a 3" inside diameter and a 4-bolt flange. The monitor shall be capable of the full flow of up to 1250 G.P.M. Positioning Page 39 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No of the monitor shall be accomplished through electric controls located at the pump panel and hand held transmitter. DECK GUN MONITOR NOZZLE The deck gun monitor shall be equipped with an Elkhart SM-1250 E nozzle and a 248A stream shaper. The flow pattern shall be adjustable with the electric controls. SPEEDLAYS Two (2) speedlays shall be provided in the body next to the pump module each equipped with a lift-out tray and accessible from both sides of the apparatus. The piping and valves shall be 2", the swivel shall be 1-1/2". The valves shall be the "drop-out" style, push/pull controlled from the pump panel. Each compartment shall hold 200 ft. of 1-3/4" double jacket hose. CROSSLAY One (1) crosslay hose bed shall be supplied. The piping and valve shall be 2-1/2", the swivel shall be 2-1/2". The valve shall be the "drop-out" style, controlled from the pump panel. CROSSLAY COVER A vinyl cover shall be provided to enclose the top and sides of the crosslays, capable of being secured at the top and sides. TANK FILL A 2" tank fill line shall be provided, using a quarter turn full flow ball valve controlled from the pump operator's panel. FOAM TANK There shall be a 25-gallon foam tank. The tank shall be part of the main booster tank. There shall be a 3" PVC fill tower and cap and a tank vent. There shall be a 1- 1/2" flanged outlet and drain valve at the lowest point in the tank. FOAM SYSTEM The apparatus shall be equipped with a Waterous Advantus 3 direct-injection foam system. The system shall monitor both supply water and foam solution to deliver accurate foam injection. Page 40 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No Injection shall be accomplished using a 12V electric motor driven Hydra-Cell positive displacement foam concentrate pump. The pump shall be capable of 3.0 GPM at 150 psi. The pump shall be operated by a panel-mounted operator interface with digital display. The system shall operate via a paddlewheel-type flow meter mounted in a stainless steel manifold with check valves. The system should have the ability to draft foam from an auxiliary foam source. By using a short pick up tube connected to the pump panel. The inlet of this stainless steel manifold/check-valve assembly shall be connected to the fire pump, and the outlet connected to the foam capable discharge outlet(s) on the fire apparatus. The foam proportioning system shall be equipped with a panel mounted digital display control unit with a microprocessor that monitors total water flow and foam concentrate pump output to provide the operator preset proportional amount of foam concentrate injected on the discharge side of the fire pump. Total foam concentrate pump concentrate output shall be 3.0 gallons per minute. Proportioning rate is push-button set by the pump operator on the digital display from 0.1% to 1%, in 0.1% increments as well as 3% and 6%. The panel-mounted operator interface shall provide the following features: • Show current flow-per-minute of water • Show total volume of water discharged during and after foam operations • Show total amount of foam concentrate used • Show which foam supply tank is currently in use • Flash a “low concentrate” warning when foam levels are low • Display “no concentrate” when the foam tank(s) is/are empty • Provide a manual back-up mode controlled by the operator The system shall be piped to the two crosslays, optional jump line or hose reel and or right rear 2-1/2" discharge.PUMP AND GAUGE PANELS The panels shall be constructed of black vinyl covered aluminum for maximum protection against abrasion caused during normal use. The pump and gauge panels shall be recessed in a specially designed aluminum extruded frame. Pump panels on both sides shall be easily removable. The gauge and control panels shall be two separate panels for ease of maintenance. The upper gauge panel shall be hinged with a full-length stainless steel hinge held closed with a 1/4-turn latch. There shall be one (1) hinged access door as large as possible located over the right side pump panel. This door shall have a full-length stainless steel hinge and a 1/4 turn latching mechanism. Page 41 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No VALVE CONTROLS The pump controls and gauges shall be located at the left side of the apparatus and properly marked. The control panel shall be laid out in a user-friendly manner. All valve controls shall have the corresponding discharge gauge located immediately adjacent to control handle to allow operator to view the discharge pressure without searching the panel. ESCUTCHEON PLATES The pump panel shall be equipped with color-coded removable escutcheon plates around the suction and discharge valves. COLOR CODING Each discharge valve control, outlet, and corresponding line gauge shall be color- coded. The color-coding shall be: #1 Discharge - Yellow #2 Discharge – White #3 Discharge – Navy Blue #4 Discharge - Black #5 Discharge - Green #1 Pre-Connect - Orange #2 Pre-Connect - Red #3 Pre-Connect - Brown #4 Pre-Connect - Magenta Front Bumper Line - Turquoise Large Diameter Discharge – Yellow With White Border Left Hose Bed Pre-Connect - Tan Right Hose Bed Pre-Connect - Lavender Left Rear Discharge - Olive Right Rear Discharge – Light Blue Deck Gun – Silver Inlets – Burgundy Tank fill Lime Green Tank to Pump - Burgundy EXTENDED PUMP MODULE The pump module shall be extended to provide room ahead of the pump panel to install the crosslay beds in a low position so they may be reached while standing on the ground. Page 42 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No PUMP PANEL LIGHTS Each pump panel shall be illuminated by a minimum of three (3) Weldon model #2030 lights. The lights shall be mounted in hood directly above the pump panel. A switch located on the pump panel shall activate the lights. PUMP ENGAGED LIGHT A green LED light shall be provided on the pump operator’s panel that shall illuminate when pump is engaged. PUMP PANEL GAUGES AND CONTROLS The following gauges and controls shall be provided at the pump panel: • Two (2) certified laboratory test gauge outlets. • Pump primer control. • Master drain control and additional drains as needed. • Tank-fill and pump cooler valve controls. • Tank to pump valve control. • Pump capacity rating plate. • All discharge controls. • Two (2) master pump gauges. • Gauges on all 1-1/2" and larger discharge lines. PUMP COMPARTMENT HEATER A heater shall be provided to heat the in the pump compartment. The heater shall use water from the water manifold located of the right side of the engine. The manifold shall have a dedicated valve to turn the water on or off for maintenance or during warm weather conditions. Hot air radiated from the unit shall be distributed through the pump compartment by a 12-volt fan activated by a switch located on the pump operator’s panel. ENCLOSED PUMP PANEL WITH ROLL UP DOORSMASTER GAUGES NoShok liquid filled pump pressure and vacuum gauges shall be provided. The gauges shall be 6" in diameter with white faces and black lettering. The gauges shall have a pressure range of 30"-0-400 psi. 2-1/2” PRESSURE GAUGES NoShok liquid filled individual line pressure gauges shall be provided. The gauges Page 43 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No shall be 2-1/2" in diameter with white faces and black lettering. The gauges shall have a pressure range of 0-400 psi. WATER TANK LEVEL GAUGE Fire Research TankVision® model WL2000 water tank volume indicator kit shall be installed. The kit shall include an electronic indicator module, a pressure sensor, and sensor cable. The indicator shall show the volume of water in the tank on nine (9) easy to see super bright LEDs. A wide view lens over the LEDs shall provide for a viewing angle of 180 degrees. The indicator case shall be waterproof and manufactured of aluminum. The program features shall be accessed from the front of the indicator module. The program shall support self-diagnostics capabilities, self-calibration, and a datalink to connect remote indicators. Low water warnings shall include flashing LEDs at 25%, down chasing LEDs when the tank is almost empty. The indicator shall receive an input signal from an electronic pressure sensor. The sensor shall be mounted on the outside of the water tank near the bottom; no probe shall be place on the interior of the tank. Wiring shall be weather resistant and have automotive type plug-in connectors. The gauge shall be located on the pump operator’s panel. BODY SUB-FRAME The chassis shall be fitted with a sub-frame system consisting of a series of steel plate gusseted legs, extending down and out from the chassis frame rails on each side. This system shall provide additional structural support to the running boards and side compartments. A heavy-duty rear platform shall be constructed of the same material to support the rear compartments and rear step. The entire assembly shall be attached to the chassis frame by a series of heavy-duty U-bolts. Self-supporting bodies shall not be acceptable. NO EXCEPTIONS The entire subframe assembly shall be painted to match the chassis frame color. APPARATUS BODY The body shall be constructed of 3/16" #5052 aluminum sheet, #3003 bright aluminum diamond plate and structural aluminum extrusions. The body shall be of the modular design to allow for proper flexing of the truck chassis. Page 44 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No The body shall be custom built and engineered for proper load distribution on the chassis. An insulator material shall be used where aluminum and steel are in contact to prevent corrosion. The ceilings, sidewalls and floors of the body compartments shall be constructed of 3/16” 5052-H33 smooth aluminum plate with a tensile strength range of 32,000 to 44,000 psi. Continuous 5356 fill welding shall seal compartment panels. The body framework shall be constructed of custom-designed aluminum alloy 6063T5 extrusions with a tensile strength of 35,000 psi. To eliminate "dead space" and to maximize compartment interior space, there shall be no more than 1/4" between outer and inner walls. The compartment extrusions shall be slotted full-length on backside for uniform fitting of the aluminum plate work that forms the compartment interiors. The aluminum extrusion profiles shall incorporate 3/4" x 3/4" recessed continuous door seal at the bottom of the compartment. The extrusions shall be designed to allow unobstructed, sweep-out floors in all compartments. The front, top, and rear surfaces of body shall be covered with .125" bright aluminum diamond treadplate. The forward and rear recessed surfaces shall be flush with the corner extrusions. The compartment tops shall extend downward over the extrusions and form a drip molding. The material shall be .125 Aluminum treadplate with approved aerated service for walking. The compartment assemblies are to be fastened to the sub-frame with mechanical Huck-type bolts through 3/16" joiner-plates. The apparatus body shall be a separate module form the pump enclosure and shall not be fastened together in any manner. Each compartment shall be properly vented with louvers. REAR STEP COMPARTMENTATION A1 - There shall be a compartment provided at the rear step. The compartment shall be approximately 40" wide x 40" high x 29-1/2" deep inside. The compartment shall be provided with a roll-up door. Page 45 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No COMPARTMENTATION LEFT SIDE L1- There shall be a compartment ahead of the rear wheels approximately 43" wide x 66" high x 27-1/4" deep. L2- There shall be a compartment above the rear wheels, approximately 61-1/2" wide x 36-1/2" high x 27-1/4" deep. L3- There shall be a compartment behind the rear wheels approximately 53" wide x 66" high x 27-1/4" deep. COMPARTMENTATION RIGHT SIDE R1- There shall be a compartment ahead of the rear wheels approximately 43" wide x 66" high x 27-1/4" deep. The upper portion of the compartment shall be 10-1/2" deep to accommodate ladder storage. R2- There shall be a compartment above the rear wheels approximately 61-1/2" wide x 36-1/2" high x 10-1/2" deep. R3- There shall be a compartment behind the rear wheels approximately 53" wide x 66" high x 27-1/4" deep. The upper portion of the compartment shall be 10- 1/2" deep to accommodate ladder storage. ROLL-UP COMPARTMENT DOORS The apparatus body shall be equipped with R.O.M Robinson Shutter doors. The door slats shall be double wall box frame, manufactured from anodized aluminum. The doors shall have the following features: • • Manufactured wholly in the United States. • Concave individual slat design to prevent loose equipment from hindering door operation. • Co-Extruded stretch resistant inner seal between slats to prevent metal-to-metal contact and inhibit moisture and dust penetration. • Interlocking swagged/dimpled end shoes shall be utilized to provide a tight fitting assembly and allow for easy removal in the event of damage. Effective counter balancing for ease of lifting and lowering the doors. • One-piece side rail and track to provide an unobstructed slide area and reduce the risk of binding. • Non-abrasive replaceable water and dust barrier to keep compartment equipment clean and dry. Page 46 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No • A magnetic type switch integral to the door shall be supplied for door ajar indication and compartment light activation. • A full width positive latch bar shall be operable with one hand, even with heavy gloves. A door open indicator light shall be provided in the cab. PAINTED ROLL-UP DOORS These doors shall be wet painted before assembly by the door manufacturer. The paint shall be the same as the apparatus to achieve an exact match of paint color and have the look and durability the same as on the rest of the truck. STAINLESS DOOR SILLS The bottom edge of the apparatus body door shall be caped with 304, 16-gauge stainless steel to protect the bottom from scratches when removing equipment. The stainless door sill shall be securely attached with a double sided 3M adhesive tape. Screws should not be used. ROLL UP DOOR DRIP PAN/SPLASHGUARD Each roller shutter door shall be equipped with a drip pan with built in splashguard. The drip pan shall attach to the pennant plate with spring pins to allow for easy removal and cleaning. The construction of the pan shall be a corrosion resistant extruded and injection molded high impact styrene. SCBA CYLINDER COMPARTMENTS There shall be four (4) spare breathing air cylinder compartments recessed in the rear fender wells, two (2) left and two (2) right. The compartments shall have cast aluminum doors with equipped with a weather resistant flush fitting thumb latch. The interior of the door shall incorporate a rubber “O”-ring seal to keep the compartment free of road debris and moisture. The interior compartment shall be constructed of a high-density polyethylene plastic. COMPARTMENT MATTING Turtle Tile interlock matting material shall be provided in each compartment. AIR BAG STORAGE A storage area for six (6) air bags shall be built and installed in a compartment. Each air bag shall have a seperated compartment. Page 47 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No ADJUSTABLE SHELVES There shall be seven (7) adjustable shelves provided and installed in a compartment. The shelves shall be fabricated of .188" aluminum plate. ADJUSTABLE VERTICAL SLIDE-OUT PANEL There shall be an adjustable vertical slide-out tool board with a 250 lb. capacity supplied and mounted on unistrut tracks. Extra compartment lights shall be provided and located as needed to properly illuminate the compartment. FIXED ROLLOUT DRAWERS There shall be two (2) 250 lb. capacity non-adjustable rollout drawer installed in a compartment. The drawer shall be approximately 3" deep. UNISTRUT Each compartment shall come equipped with 1.625" x .875" x .125" aluminum Unistrut channel. The Unistrut shall be securely fastened to the interior walls of the compartment. HOSE BED The hose bed shall be provided with aluminum slatted flooring radiused at the edges to prevent hose damage from sharp edges. Each hose bed floor section shall be removable for easy access to the water tank. HOSE BED DIVIDER The hose bed shall be divided by a 3/16" aluminum partition that is fully adjustable by sliding in tracks located at the front and rear of the hose bed. The divider shall be located as needed. HOSE ROLLERS The crosslays shall be outfitted with stainless steel hose rollers. The rollers shall be on the right, left and bottom of the crosslay hose bed. HOSE BED COVER There shall be a red nylon/vinyl hose bed cover for the main hose bed. The cover shall be capable of being securely fastened at the front, sides and rear. Page 48 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No BODY HANDRAILS Handrails shall be constructed of 1-1/4" diameter knurled anodized aluminum 3/8” heavy wall extrusion. The handrail shall be mounted utilizing chrome stanchions, which shall provide sufficient space to allow for a gloved hand to grip the rail. The rails shall be located in the following areas: (Note: These are in addition to those previously mentioned in the chassis section): There shall be one (1) handrail above the hose bed and between the body stanchions. There shall be one (1) 30" vertical handrail at rear of the body one each side of the rear compartment. There shall be two (2) handrails mounted horizontally, above the pump panel, one (1) on each side as large as possible. STEPS There shall Cast Products Inc., cast aluminum fold-down steps mounted on each side of the front face of body to provide access to the top of the pump module and dunnage area. The steps shall have a footing area of 42 square inches. The rear of the body shall be equipped with Cast Product inc., non-fold down cast aluminum steps. The steps shall have a surface area of 154 square inches measuring 11” x 14” to provide safe footing for a booted firefighter. Located under each step there shall be a Weldon model 2030 incandescent light to illuminate the step directly under it. Thinly fabricated aluminum steps shall not be utilized. The quantity and location of steps and handrails shall meet the Current NFPA 1901 pamphlet in effect at the time the apparatus is ordered. RUB RAILS The body shall be equipped with anodized aluminum channel style rub rails at the sides. Rub rails shall be spaced away from the body by 1/2" polymer spacers. The rub rails shall be polished to a bright finish. ALUMINUM TREADPLATE All load bearing aluminum treadplate running boards shall be .155 thick bright- annealed finish. Running boards and rear step edges shall be flanged down for added strength. Running boards shall also be flanged up to form kick plates. All non-load bearing aluminum shall be .125" thick bright annealed finish. In areas where aluminum treadplate shall function as a load-bearing surface, there shall be a Page 49 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No heavy steel sub-structure. This structure shall consist of 3" channel and 1-1/2" angle welded support. This shall assure that there shall be no flexing or cracking of running boards. The aluminum shall be insulated from the steel by closed cell foam body barrier material. Treadplate locations: 1. Skirting around front bumper. 2. The step at the cab entrance. 3. The jump seat steps. 4. The body header. 5. The running boards. 6. The rear step. 7. The top of the compartments. 8. The rear of the apparatus. 9. The rear fenders. FENDER PANELS The rear fender panels shall be painted job color. BOOSTER TANK The tank shall have a capacity of 750 U.S. gallons. The tank shall be constructed of 1/2" thick polypropylene sheet stock. This material shall be a non-corrosive stress relieved copolymer thermo-plastic. The booster tank shall be of a specific configuration and is so designed to be completely independent of the body and compartments. All joints and seams shall be welded and/or formed and tested for maximum strength and integrity. The top of the booster tank is fitted with removable lifting eyes designed with a 3 to 1 safety factor to facilitate easy removability. The transverse swash partitions shall be manufactured of 3/8" polypropylene and extend from approximately 4" off the floor to just under the cover. The longitudinal swash partitions shall be constructed of 3/8" 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 partitions shall be designed to provide maximum water flow. All swash partitions interlock with one another and are welded to each other as well as to the walls of the tank. The tank shall have a combination vent and manual fill tower. The fill tower shall be constructed of 1/2" polypropylene and shall be 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 1/4" thick removable polypropylene screen and a polypropylene hinged- type cover. The cover tank shall be constructed of 1/2" thick polypropylene to Page 50 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No incorporate a multi three-piece locking design which allows for individual removal and inspection if necessary. The sump shall be constructed of 1/2" polypropylene and be located in the left front quarter of the tank. The sump shall have a minimum of 3" national pipe threaded outlet on the bottom for a drain plug. This shall be used as a combination clean-out and drain. All tanks shall have a anti-swirl plate located approximately 2" above the sump. All tank fill couplings shall be backed with flow deflectors to break up the stream of water entering the tank. The tank shall rest on the body cross members in conjunction with such additional cross members, spaced at a distance that would not allow for more than 530 square inches of unsupported area under the tank floor. The tank shall be completely removable without disturbing or dismantling the apparatus structure. ELECTRIC SYSTEM All electrical wiring in the chassis shall be XLP cross link-insulated type. Wiring is to be color-coded and include function codes every three (3) inches. Wiring harnesses shall be routed in protective, heat resistant loom, securely and neatly installed. Two power distribution centers shall be provided in central locations for greater accessibility. The power distribution centers contain automatic thermal self-resetting breakers, power control relays, flashers, diode modules, daytime driving light module, and engine and transmission data links. All breakers and relays are utilized in circuits which amp loads are substantially lower than the respective component rating thus ensuring long component life. Power distribution centers shall be composed of a system of interlocking plastic modules for ease in custom construction. The power distribution centers are function oriented. The first is to control major truck function and the second controls overhead switching and interior operations. Each module is single function coded and labeled to aid in troubleshooting. The centers also have accessory breakers and relays for future installations. All harnesses and power distribution centers shall be electrically tested prior to installation to ensure the highest system reliability. All external harness interfaces shall be of a triple seal type connection to ensure a proper connection. The cab/chassis and the chassis/body connection points shall be mounted in accessible locations. Complete chassis wiring schematics shall be supplied with the apparatus. The wiring harness contained on the chassis shall be designed to utilize wires of stranded copper or copper alloy of a gauge rated to carry 125% of maximum current Page 51 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No for which the circuit is protected without exceeding 10% voltage drop across the circuit. The wiring shall be uniquely identified by color code or circuit function code, labeled at a minimum of every three (3) inches. The identification of the wiring shall be referenced on a wiring diagram. All wires conform to SAEJ1127 (Battery Cable), SAEJ1128 (Low Tension Primary Cable), SAEJ1560 (Low Tension Thin Wall Primary Cable). All harnesses shall be covered with moisture resistant loom with a minimum rating of 300 Degrees Fahrenheit and a flammability rating of VW-1 as defined in UL62. The covering of jacketed cable has a minimum rating of 289 degree Fahrenheit. All harnesses are securely installed in areas protected against heat, liquid contaminants and damage. The harness connections and terminations use a method that provides a positive mechanical and electrical connection and are in accordance to the device manufacturers instructions. No connections within the harness utilize wire nut, insulation displacement, or insulation piercing. All circuits conform to SAE1292. All circuits are provided with low voltage over current protective devices. These devices are readily accessible and protected against heat in excess of component rating, mechanical damage, and water spray. Star washers are not used for ground connections. BACK-UP ALARM An Ecco model SA917 automatic self-adjusting electronic back-up alarm producing 87-112 db shall be installed at the rear between the frame rails. It shall operate whenever the transmission’s reverse gear is selected. COMMUNICATION SYSTEM A seven position David Clark intercom system shall be provided in the cab. The seven positions include: driver, officer, four crew seats and pump panel. The driver, officer and pump panel positions shall be interfaced with radio. COMPARTMENT LIGHTING Each compartment shall be equipped with one (1) LED light strip which shall provide a consistent pattern to illuminate to entire compartment. ANTENNA MOUNTING The customer supplied radio antenna shall be installed in the cab roof with the coax cable run to the radio mounting area. The radio location shall be determined at the pre-construction meeting. Page 52 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No LICENSE PLATE BRACKET A license plate bracket shall be provided at the rear of the apparatus. A Weldon Technologies light part # 9186-23882-30 shall be mounted directly above the license plate area for proper illumination. ANTENNA MOUNTING Antenna that need to be mounted: 2 coax for radios 1 coax for mdt 1 puck for mdt (customer shall supply) 1 for cell phone (air - card for mdt)REAR TURN SIGNALS The rear stop/tail/backup and turn signal lights shall be Whelen 600 series triple cluster lights mounted in a single polished housing on the rear body panels. The stop/tail lights shall be the top light. The amber arrow turn signals shall be located below the stop/tail lights and the backup lights shall be located below the turn signals. LED ICC/MARKER LIGHTS LED type ICC/marker lights shall be provided to meet D.O.T. requirements. STEP LIGHTS Step lights shall be provided, one each side on the front compartment face at pump panels. Each step at the rear of the apparatus shall have a Weldon 2030 step light to illuminate each step and the tailboard. GROUND LIGHTING The apparatus shall be equipped with lighting capable of illumination to meet NFPA requirements. Lighting shall be provided at areas under the driver and crew riding area exits and shall be automatically activated when the exit doors are opened. The ground lights shall be Truck-lite® model #40003. Lighting required in other areas such as work areas, steps and walkways shall be activated when the parking brake is applied, provided the ICC lights are on. WORK LIGHTS Page 53 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No There shall be two (2) Unity brand AG 6" chrome plated sealed beam flood lights provided. The lights shall be securely mounted at the upper rear of the apparatus body. Each light shall be supplied with individual switches. OPTICAL WARNING SYSTEM The optical warning system shall be capable of two separate signaling modes during emergency operations. One mode shall signal to drivers and pedestrians that the apparatus is responding to an emergency and is calling for the right-of-way and the other mode shall signal that the apparatus is stopped and is blocking the right-of-way. Switching shall be provided that senses the position of the parking brake. A master optical warning device switch shall be provided to energize all of the optical warning devices provided. All lights shall operate at not less than the minimum flash rate per minute as specified by NFPA. UPPER LEVEL WARNING DEVICES The upper level is divided into zones A, B, C and D and the approved lighting package to be provided shall be as follows: Zone A (front) shall have one (1) Whelen Freedom 72” Model FN72QLED NFPA 1901 compliant light bar, with twelve (12) LED modules. The light bar shall have ten (10) red LED and two (2) clear LED heads and shall be mounted on the cab roof. Zone B (right side) shall be covered by the module from the light bar and the right rear stanchion beacon. Zone C (rear) shall have two (2) Whelen Model MCFLED2R Micro Edge Freedom LED light bars, red, mounted on rear stanchions. Zone D (left side) shall be covered by the module from the light bar and the left rear stanchion beacon. 3-M OPTICOM A programmable Opticom traffic signal control unit shall be provided in the light bar. LOWER LEVEL WARNING DEVICES The lower level is divided into zones A, B, C and D and the approved lighting package to be provided shall be as follows: Zone A (front) shall have a stainless steel warning light housing each side with two (2) Whelen 64R00FRR red lights mounted in the front of each housing. The inboard Page 54 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No pair of lights is in addition to the minimum NFPA warning system and shall be wired through a load-shedding device. Zone B (right side) shall have two (2) Whelen 64R00FRR LED red lights mounted one on the side of the headlight housing and one on the body side at rear of apparatus. Zone C (rear) shall have two (2) Whelen 64R00FRR LED, red lights mounted one each side of the rear of the apparatus. Zone D (left side) shall have two (2) Whelen 64R00FRR LED red lights mounted one on the side of the headlight housing and one on the body side at rear of apparatus. SIREN One (1) Whelen Model 295 HFSA1 electronic siren shall be installed at the cab instrument panel complete with noise canceling microphone. The horn button in the steering wheel, a switch on right hand side of cab floor and the control on the siren head shall actuate the siren. A selector switch shall be provided on the instrument panel for control of horn or siren by steering wheel button. FEDERAL Q2B SIREN There shall be a Federal Q2B-NN siren installed in the center of the cab grille. The siren shall be securely mounted and activated by means of a solenoid and shall include a brake. The siren shall be wired to the horn button. A rocker switch on the dash shall toggle between air horns and Q2B. A foot switch shall be provided on the driver's side of the cab floor. A foot switch shall be provided on the officer's side of the cab floor.SIREN SPEAKER One Cast Products SA4201-5-A weatherproof siren speaker shall be provided, mounted behind the bumper. GENERATOR The apparatus shall be equipped with a complete electrical power generation system. An Onan CMHG-6000 hydraulic 6.0 KW generator shall be provided and installed. The generator and wiring shall conform to present National Electric Codes as outlined in the National Fire Protection Association Standards. The output of the generator shall be controlled by an internal hydraulic system. The generator shall be Page 55 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No powered by a transmission power take off unit, through a hydraulic pump and motor. The generator shall be operable anytime that the apparatus engine is running and meeting the minimum range of RPM’s. A hot shift PTO switch located in the cab dash shall activate the generator. The generator housing shall be composed of 100 percent stainless steel housings and have a total of four (4) air inlet locations. All connections shall be located outside the housing. An LCD display hour meter shall be provided. Onan display by FRC with 15’ harness displays Hz, volt, amps, and oil temperature. The generator shall be equipped with a three- point vibration isolation mounting system. The reservoir shall consist of a three (3) gallon hydraulic tank with integral filter. Total Weight: 263lbs. Length: 31.0 inches Width: 15.9 inches Height: 13.7 inches Watts: 6000 Hz: 60 Voltage: 120/240 Amperes: 50/25 Phase: Single AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH An IOTA #ts30, 30 amp automatic transfer switch shall be installed to automatically switch on board loads from shoreline power to generator power. 120-VOLT OUTLETS Four (4) 120-volt outlets with weatherproof covers shall be provided. All 120 volt wiring shall be installed in liquid tight conduit. SHORE POWER A shore power connection shall be provided with two (2) 110-volt outlets. The location of the outlets shall be determined during the pre-construction conference. BREAKER BOX A circuit breaker box shall be provided with eight (8) spaces for breakers which shall be provided as needed. All wiring shall be installed in liquid tight conduit. Page 56 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No QUARTZ LIGHT 1000WATT FOCUS A Fire Research Focus Model M10 Quartz Halogen Lamp shall be provided. The lamp shall be housed in a heavy-duty aluminum housing. Watts: 1000 Amps: 8.3 Volts: 120 Bulb Type: Halogen Width: 15” Height: 7 5/8” Depth: 5 3/8” The light shall be mounted on the front of the apparatus cab. QUARTZ LIGHTS 1000WATT FOCUS Two (2) Fire Research Focus Model M10 Quartz Halogen Lamps shall be provided. The lights shall be housed in a heavy-duty aluminum housing one on each side of the truck. Watts: 1000 Amps: 8.3 Volts: 120 Bulb Type: Halogen Width: 15” Height: 7 5/8” Depth: 5 3/8” The Light shall be flush mounted on the apparatus. CORD REELS There shall be two (2) Hannay Model ECR1614-17-18 electric rewind cable reelS furnished and mounted in a compartment. The reels shall come complete with 150 feet of 10/3 Seoprene Water-resistant (SOW) yellow jacketed cable. A Hannay Type "C" roller assembly and HS-3 cable stop ball shall be provided. SUCTION HOSE AND STRAINER Two (2) 10 ft. lengths of 6" lightweight (KOCHEK) fire department hard suction hose with lightweight long handle couplings and pin lug male couplings shall be provided. The hose shall be mounted in V-shaped troughs and held in position by two heavy- duty quick release straps. Aluminum treadplate scuff plates shall be provided on the Page 57 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No body side metal where the long handle couplings would otherwise hit the body sides. A six-inch strainer especially designed for fire department service. Strainer area equals four and one-half times the area of the hose. GROUND LADDERS The apparatus shall be equipped with heavy duty, box type "I" beam rail, ground ladders. The ladders shall meet the requirements of NFPA 1931 to ensure proper design and that sufficient strength is available for the service intended. The ground ladders shall be constructed of aluminum with non-welded, field replaceable rung to rail connections to simplify field repairs and removable plated steel butt spurs for added strength. A full 1/2", non-rotting, poly rope shall be provided for easy ladder operation. One (1) Alco-Lite PEL-24 24 ft. two-section aluminum extension ladder. One (1) Alco-Lite PRL-14 14 ft. aluminum roof ladder. One (1) Alco-Lite FL-10’ 10 ft. folding ladder. The ladders shall have lifetime Warranty against manufacturing defects. LADDER CHUTE The ground ladders shall be mounted behind the right upper compartments in an area accessible from the rear of the apparatus. The ladders shall be individually located in holders lined with anti-wear strips. An aluminum diamond plate door shall enclose the ladders at the rear. PAINTING All exposed metal surfaces not chrome plated, polished stainless steel or bright aluminum tread plate shall be thoroughly cleaned and prepared for painting. All irregularities in painted surfaces shall be rubbed down and all seams shall be caulked before the application of the finish coat. All removable items such as brackets, compartment doors, door hinges, trim, etc. shall be removed and painted separately to insure finish paint behind all mounted items. Body assemblies that cannot be finish painted after assembly shall be finish painted before assembly. Both aluminum and steel surfaces to be painted shall be primed with a two (2)-component primer which is compatible with the finish coat. The apparatus shall be finish painted with a polyurethane base/clear system. “No Exception” Page 58 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No A barrier gasket/washer of "High Density Closed Cell Urethane Foam" shall be used behind all lights, handrails, door hardware and any miscellaneous items such as stainless steel snaps, hooks, washers and acorn nuts. The gaskets/washers shall be coated with pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive. All screws used to penetrate painted surfaces shall be pre-treated/coated under the head with nylon and the threads shall have pre-coat #80. This procedure shall be strictly adhered to for corrosion prevention and damage to the finish painted surfaces. The following paint process shall be utilized: Surface Preparation: 1. Wash surface thoroughly with mild detergent. 2. Clean and de-grease with Prep-Sol 3812S. 3. Sand and feather edge using 400 grit or finer on a dual action sander. 4. Remove sanding dust with a cleaner compatible with polyurethane base coat/clear coat final finish. Substrate treatment: 1. Use a Metal Conditioner followed with a Conversion Coating product. Priming: 1. Use a priming 615S pretreatment. 2. Use a self etching primer applied to achieve a 1.5 mil dft minimum. 3. Use Prime N Seal sealer compatible with polyurethane base coat. Color Coat: 1. Apply polyurethane base coat 1-2 mil dft minimum. Clear coat: 1. Apply polyurethane clear coat 2 mil dft minimum. PAINT-TWO TONE CAB The cab exterior surfaces shall be two (2) colors. The paint break line shall be at the bottom of the windshield. UNDERCOATING Ziebart, or equal, undercoating shall be applied to visible surfaces on the underside of the truck body and chassis to help reduce noise in the cab caused by tires, stones, sand and water spray. This thick, super-tough coating, being highly abrasion- resistant does not wear off. It also protects underbody components from moisture, mud and salt. ZIEBART WARRANTY Page 59 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No The application shall come with Ziebart’s ten (10) year rust protection limited warranty. LETTERING Forty (40) 3" 22KT Gold laminate goldleaf letters, with left hand shading and right hand outline to equal 3-5/8" letter, shall be provided. Additional 3" letters shall be provided. Additional 4" letters shall be provided. Additional 9" letters shall be provided. AMERICAN FLAG There shall be a vinyl American flag overlay on the front grille of the cab. Customer supplied fire department emblems shall be installed on the cab doors, one each side. STRIPING A 10" Scotchlite stripe shall be provided across the front of the cab and along each side of the apparatus. An additional 1" Scotchlite stripe shall be provided both above and below the 10" stripe. The Scotchlite stripe shall be a mitered "Z" type on the cab sides and continuing straight along each side of the apparatus. “Z” STRIPE The Scotchlite stripe shall be a one-piece "Z" type on the cab sides and continuing straight along each side of the apparatus. A 1/2" 22KT gold laminate goldleaf stripe shall be provided on each side of the apparatus. MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT FURNISHED 1 pt. touch-up paint Page 60 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Bidder Complies Yes No WHEEL CHOCKS Two (2) Ziamatic #SAC-44 folding wheel chocks with SQCH-44H holders shall be provided. The wheel chocks shall be located in a area close to the rear axles easily accessible form the side of the apparatus. RECHARGEABLE FLASHLIGHT Two (2) Streamlight® SL-20X rechargeable flashlights with AC and DC charger with two sleeves shall be provided. OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUALS Two (2) complete "Operation and Service" manuals shall be supplied with the completed apparatus. Service manual instructions shall include service, maintenance and troubleshooting for major and minor components of the truck. The apparatus manufacturer shall supply part numbers for major components (i.e. Engine, Axles, Transmission, Pump, etc.). A table of contents, hydraulic, air brake and overall apparatus wiring schematics shall be included. A video training tape on the operation of the truck shall be supplied with the manuals. WARRANTIES Each piece of new fire or rescue apparatus shall be warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use and service. Each manufacturer shall supply, as a part of their bid package, a copy of the warranty or warranties that they propose to provide, and in no case shall it be less than one (1) year on the entire apparatus. All other warranties, as outlined in these specifications shall be provided in writing as a part of the bid package. Failure to provide the warranties as outlined throughout these specifications shall be cause for rejection of the bid package. CONTINGENCY FUND A $10,000 contingency fund has been added to the price of each apparatus for any additional items which the Bozeman Fire Department may want to add to the specified truck at any point after the truck is purchased, and until it is delivered. Any money that is not spent shall be refunded to Bozeman Fire Department upon delivery of the vehicle. DELIVERY Page 61 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications Bozeman Pumper Page 62 Bidder Complies Yes No The custom built fire apparatus shall be driven from the manufacturing facility to the community by a factory trained delivery engineer who shall thoroughly demonstrate the complete apparatus operation and maintenance to the fire department designated personnel. MANUFACTURING & LOCATIONS The apparatus shall be manufactured in facilities wholly owned and operated by the company. A complete stock of service parts, and service shall be provided on a 24 hours around the clock basis. The company shall maintain parts and service for a minimum period of twenty (20) years on each apparatus model manufactured. CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA BID FORM Your bid must be submitted on this form. The City of Bozeman is requesting sealed bids for One (1) New 2009 Structural Firefighting Apparatus. Bids will be received by the Bozeman City Clerk's Office, 121 North Rouse, Suite 102, Bozeman, Montana, until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at which time the bids will be publicly opened at the City Hall before the City Clerk at City Hall. TOTAL BID: $___________________________________ Written amount of Total Bid: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ Name of Bidder Signature _______________________________ ________________________________ Address of Bidder Title _______________________________ ________________________________ City, State, Zip Code Date (Seal) The City of Bozeman reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informality in the bids received.