INTENT OF SPECIFICATIONS                                                    

It is the intent of these specifications to cover the furnishing and delivery of a complete apparatus equipped as hereinafter specified. With a view to 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 test 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.  Apparatus proposed by the bidder shall meet the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) as stated in current Pamphlet 1901 for Pumper Fire Apparatus except where amended herein.  Loose equipment shall be provided only as stated in the following pages.

    Bids will 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 20 years. Further, bidder shall maintain dedicated service facilities at his manufacturing location for the repair and service of products.  Evidence of such a facility shall be included in bidders proposal.                                                           

    Each bidder shall furnish satisfactory evidence of his ability to construct the apparatus specified, and shall state the location of the factory where the apparatus is to be built.  He shall also show that he is in position to render prompt service and to furnish replacement parts for said apparatus.

    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.  These specifications shall indicate size, type, model and make of all component parts and equipment.

    BOTH CHASSIS AND BODY MUST BE BUILT IN THE UNITED STATES OR BID WILL BE REJECTED IMMEDIATELY WITH NO FURTHER EXPLANATION GIVEN OR REQUIRED.

    QUALITY AND WORKMANSHIP                                           

    The design of the apparatus must embody the latest approved automotive engineering practices.  The workmanship must be of the highest quality in its respective field.  Special consideration will be given to the following points:  Accessibility of the various units which require 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 the loads specified and to meet both on and off road requirements and speed conditions as set forth under "Performance Tests and Requirements".  Welding shall not be employed in the assembly of the apparatus in a manner that will prevent the ready removal of any component part for service or repair.  All steel welding shall be done to American Welding Society D1.1-83 recommendations for structural steel welding.  All aluminum welding shall be done to American Welding Society and ANSI D1.2-83 requirements for structural welding of aluminum.  Flux core arc welding to use alloy rods type 7000 American Welding Society standards A5.20-E70T1.  The manufacturer is required to have an American Welding Society certified welding inspector in plant during working hours to monitor weld quality.                      

    DELIVERY                                                                    

    Apparatus, to insure proper break in of all components while still under warranty, SHALL BE DELIVERED UNDER ITS OWN POWER - rail or truck freight is not acceptable.  A qualified delivery engineer representing the contractor shall deliver the apparatus and remain for a sufficient length of time to instruct personnel in the proper operation, care and maintenance of the equipment delivered.                                                        

INFORMATION REQUIRED                                                        

    The manufacturer must supply at time of delivery, complete operation and maintenance manuals covering the completed apparatus as delivered.  A permanent plate must be mounted in the driver's compartment which specifies the quantity and type of fluids required including engine oil, engine coolant, transmission, pump transmission lubrication, pump primer, and drive axle.

PERFORMANCE TESTS AND REQUIREMENTS                                          

    A road test will be conducted with the apparatus fully loaded and a     continuous run of ten (10) miles or more will 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 be free from abnormal vibration or noise throughout the operating range of the apparatus.  Vehicle shall adhere to the following parameters:

         A) The apparatus, when fully equipped and loaded,                      

            shall have not less than 25% nor more than 50%                      

            of the weight on the front axle, and not less                       

            than 50% nor more than 75% on the rear axle.                        

         B) The apparatus must be capable of accelerating to                    

            35 mph from a standing start within 25 seconds on                   

            a level concrete highway without exceeding the                      

            maximum governed rpm of the engine.                                 

         C) The service brakes shall be capable of stopping                     

            fully loaded vehicle in 35 feet at 20 mph on                        

            level concrete highway.                                             

         D) The apparatus, fully loaded, shall be capable of                    

            obtaining a speed of 50 mph on a level concrete                     

            highway with the engine not exceeding its governed                  

            rpm (full load).                                                    

FAILURE TO MEET TEST                                                        

    In the event the apparatus fails to meet the test requirements of these specifications on the first trials, second trials 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.  Failure to comply with changes as the purchaser may consider necessary to conform to any clause of the specifications within thirty (30) days after notice is given to the bidder of such changes shall also be cause for rejection of the apparatus.  

    Permission to keep or store the apparatus in any building owned or occupied by the purchaser or its use by the purchaser during the above specified period with the permission of the bidder shall not constitute acceptance.   

LIABILITY                                                                   

    The bidder, if his bid is accepted shall defend any and all suits and assume all liability for the use of any patented process, device or article forming a part of the apparatus or any appliance furnished under the contract.

SPECIFICATION BID REQUIREMENTS                                              

    Bidders must also indicate in the "Yes/No" column if their bid complies on each ITEM (PARAGRAPH) specified.  Exceptions will be allowed if they are equal to or superior to that specified and provided they are listed and fully explained on a separate page.

PROPOSALS TAKING TOTAL EXCEPTION TO SPECIFICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE 

    Also, bidders must submit a detailed proposal.  A letter only, even though written on a company letter head, is not sufficient.  We must be able to study, evaluate and compare.  Bid proposals must be submitted in the same sequence as specifications for ease of checking compliance.  An EXCEPTION to these requirements WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.                                

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION                                                        

The apparatus shall be designed with due consideration to distribution of load between the front and rear axles.  Weight balance and distribution shall be in accordance with the recommendations of the International Association of Fire Chiefs and National Fire Protection Association.

PAYMENT TERMS                                                              

    Bidder shall quote apparatus FOB factory, ready for delivery, without any special terms or conditions.  Payment shall be made at time of pickup.  

    Purchaser will consider special payment options such as payment of chassis when complete, advance payments or other financial conditions provided they are listed seperately as additions or deductions to the base quotation.

BID BOND                                                                    

    Bidder shall supply a bid bond in the amount of 10% of the proposed price.  The bid bond shall reference the warranty coverage and term on the face of the bond.  The bidder's bonded warranty shall extend to the chassis and body regardless of manufacturer.                                            

    Proposals received from bidders who do not manufacture the chassis shall provide a warranty which is issued jointly and severally by, and signed by, both the bidder and the chassis manufacturer.                               

    If the successful bidder does not manufacture the chassis, the bidder shall supply a seperate warranty bond (in addition to their performance bond) along with their signed contract which guarantees all terms and conditions of the warranty and names, as co-principals, both the bidder and the chassis manufacturer.  This warranty bond shall be issued for the contract amount and shall remain in force for a term which is consistant with the term of the warranty quoted in the bid.

    Bidders who manufacture the chassis should provide a warranty issued in their name only.

PRODUCT LIABILITY INSURANCE                                                 

    The successful bidder shall, during the performance of the contract, keep in force at least the following minimum limits of insurance:                

    I.    COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY                                          

        - General aggregate (other than                                         

          products/completed operations) ........$ 2,000,000.00                 

        - Products/completed operations                                         

          aggregate ............................ $ 2,000,000.00                 

        - Personal and advertising injury ...... $ 1,000,000.00                 

        - Each occurence (per location) ........ $ 1,000,000.00                 

          Commercial general liability coverage shall be pro-                   

          vided on an OCCURENCE FORM.  CLAIMS MADE coverage                     

          will be UNACCEPTABLE.  Coverage shall be extended to                  

          include:                                                              

        - Operations of the bidder                                              

        - Products/Completed operations                                         

        - Personal injury with contractual exclusion deleted                    

        - Employees as additional insureds                                      

        - Contractual liability insuring bidder's obligations                   

          under indemnity agreement                                             

    II.   UMBRELLA (EXCESS) LIABILITY                                           

        - Each occurence ....................... $25,000,000.00                 

        - Aggregate ............................ $25,000,000.00                 

          Coverage to be following form over the above listed                   

          policies.                                                             

    Bidder shall submit (with bid) certification from the insurer that their insurance coverage complies with the above requirements.  Further, the successful bidder shall provide a certificate of insurance naming the Travis County Emergency Service District #2 as an additional insured as respects the fire apparatus and equipment per the terms of the contract.  A thirty day notice of cancelation or non-renewal shall apply and be stated on this document.

APPROVAL DRAWINGS                                                           

    A drawing of the apparatus shall be prepared by the manufacturer and be approved by the purchaser before construction begins.  Both the purchaser and manufacturer's representative shall have a copy of this drawing.  It shall become a part of the total contract.  It must show but not be limited to such items as the chassis being utilized; lights; horns; sirens; compartment location and dimensions; etc.  Print is to be a visual interpretation of apparatus to be built.

WARRANTY                                                                    

    The following warranty to be furnished with each bidders proposal and printed on company form:

    We warrant each new piece of Fire and Rescue Apparatus to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service.  Our obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, as the company may elect, any parts thereof which shall be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid, and as to which examination shall disclose to the company's satisfaction to have been defective, provided that such part, or parts shall be returned to us not later than one year after delivery of such vehicle.  Such defective part or parts will be repaired or replaced free of charge and without charge for installation to the original purchaser.

    This warranty will not apply:                                               

       1.  To normal maintenance services or adjustments.                       

       2.  To any vehicle which shall have been repaired or                     

           altered outside of our factory in any way so as,                     

           in our judgment, to affect its stability, nor                        

           which has been subject to misuse, negligence, or                     

           accident, nor to any vehicle made by us which                        

           shall have been operated at a speed exceeding the                    

           factory rated speed, or loaded beyond the factory                    

           rated load capacity.                                                 

       3.  To commercial chassis and associated equipment                       

           furnished with chassis, signaling devices, gener-                    

           ators, batteries, or other trade accessories in                      

           as much as they are usually warranted separately                     

           by their respective manufacturers.                                   

    This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, all other representations to the original purchaser and all other obligations or liabilities, including liability for incidental or consequential damages on the part of the company.  We neither assume or authorize any other person to give or assume any other warranty or liability on the company's behalf unless made or assumed in writing by the company.

CHASSIS                                                                     

    Chassis provided shall be a new, tilt type custom fire apparatus.  The chassis shall be manufactured in the apparatus body builder's facility so as to eliminate split responsibility.  The chassis shall be designed and manufactured for heavy duty service with adequate strength and capacity for the intended load to be sustained and the type of service required.  The chassis is to be the manufacturers first line tilt cab with a seating capacity for 6 people.

    The GVW rating shall be a minimum of 40,540 pounds.

    Wheelbase of chassis shall be no greater than 205.25"".

1.  FRAME

    The chassis frame is to be built with two steel channels bolted to four cross members.  The side rails shall have a 13.38" tall web over the front and mid sections of the chassis and a smooth taper to a 10.75" tall web over the rear axle.  The frame rail RBM rating shall be a minimum of 2,859,122 over the critical regions of the frame assembly and a RBM rating of 2,085,803 over the rear axle.  The frame rails are to be constructed of 110,000 psi yield strength heat treated steel .375" thick and with 3.50" wide flanges with a section modulus of 25.992 inch cubed.  In addition a full length main frame channel liner shall be provided.  The liner shall also be 100,000 psi heat treated steel measuring 12.675" x 3.00" x .25" with an RBM rating of 1,594,945 pounds.  Total RBM at wheel base center shall be 4,454,067 pounds per rail and total section modulus shall be 40.492 inch cubed.

    THE FRAME RAILS SHALL BE WARRANTED FROM CRACKS AND FAILURE FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.

2.  FRONT AXLE

    Front axle to be a Reverse Elliot "I" beam type with inclined king pins.  Rockwell Standard Model axle FL-943 with a rated capacity (tire) of 16,540 pounds.  Turning angle to be 45 degrees or greater.

    Heavy duty telescoping gas shock absorbers (Monroe Magnum 65) are to be provided on the front axle.

   Oil seals with a viewing window are to be provided on the front axle.

3.  REAR AXLE                                                                   

The rear axle is to be a Rockwell RS-24-160 with a capacity of 24,000 pounds.  The single reduction differential is to have a 4.10 to 1 ratio which shall provide an approximate top speed of 65 M.P.H. at governed engine speed.

    The Rockwell 5 year axle warranty shall be provided with the apparatus.

    The rear axle shall be furnished with oil seals.

4.  SUSPENSION                                                                  

The front springs are to be a heavy duty taper leaf design, 54" long by 4.00" wide with a ground rating of 17,000 pounds.

    The rear springs shall be semi-elliptical, 3.00" x 52.00", 10 leaf with a ground rating of 24,000 pounds.  Spring hangers are to be castings with provisions for lubrication.  The grease fittings shall be 90 degree type and shall be accessible without removing the wheels or cutting any sheet metal.  Two top leaves are to wrap the forward spring hanger pin and the top leaf is to wrap the rear spring hanger pin on both the front and rear suspensions.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM                                                      

    The vehicle shall be equipped with a Wabco anti-lock braking system.  The ABS shall provide antilock braking control on both the front and rear wheels.  It is to be a digitally controlled system that utilizes     microprocessor technology to control the antilock braking system.  Each     wheel is to be monitored by the system.  When any particular wheel begins to lockup, a signal is to be sent to the control unit.  This control unit then shall reduce the braking of that wheel for a fraction of a second and then reapply the brake.  This antilock brake system shall eliminate the lockup of any wheel thus helping to prevent the apparatus from skidding out of control.

5.  BRAKES                                                                      

The service brake system is to be full air type by Rockwell-Standard.  

Front brakes shall be DISC type with automatic slack adjusters, and 16.50" x 7.00" CAM operated at the rear with automatic slack adjusters.            

    The system is to meet or exceed current FMVSS-121 requirements.  Other components or accessories shall be as follows:

         30 square inch rear brake chambers.

         16.1 CFM air compressor.

         Bendix Westinghouse dual brake treadle valve with                      

         vinyl covered foot surface.                                            

         Heated automatic moisture ejector.                                     

         Total air system capacity of 4362 cu.in.                               

         Two air pressure gauges with red warning light                         

         and audible alarm (on cab instrument panel).                           

         MGM spring set parking brake system.                                   

         Parking brake operated by a Bendix-Westinghouse                        

         PP-1 control valve.                                                    

         A parking Brake On" indicator light on instrument                      

         panel.                                                                 

         Bendix-Westinghouse SR-1 valve in conjunction with                     

         a double check valve system to provide automatic                       

         spring brake application at 40 psi.

         Wabco System Saver 1000 air dryer.

         Color coded nylon brake lines wrapped in loom for                      

         the full length of the hose.                                           

         An aluminum manifold or junction block for chassis                     

         brake lines to be installed under cab.  It shall be                    

         a separation point for those air lines going to cab.                   

         High pressure, wire braid reinforced, flexible rub-                    

         ber air lines at each brake drum.  Lines SHALL NOT                     

         be painted.

ENGINE                                                                      

    The chassis shall be powered by a Detroit Diesel engine as described below:

         MODEL:  Series 60, 12.7L, 430 HP                                       

         NUMBER OF CYLINDERS:  6 

         BORE AND STROKE:  5.12" x 6.30" 

         DISPLACEMENT:  774 cu. inches  

         RATED BHP:  430 at 2100 RPM 

         TORQUE:  1450 at 1200 RPM

         COMPRESSION RATIO:  15 : 1 

         GOVERNED RPM:  2100                                                    

    Standard Equipment on the engine to include the following:                  

         AIR CLEANER:  Farr       

         AIR COMPRESSOR:  Midland 16.1 CFM 

         EXHAUST:  single on right side, ahead of rear wheels                   

         DUAL FUEL FILTERS:  with check valve

         GOVERNOR:  electronic control module

         INJECTORS:  electronic unit type

         LUBE OIL COOLER

         LUBE OIL FILTER:  full flow

         STARTING MOTOR:  12 volt

         TURBOCHARGER                                                           

         AIR TO AIR AFTERCOOLED                                                 

    Engine shall carry a five year warranty provided by the engine manufacturer.

ENGINE INSTALLATION CERTIFICATION                                           

    The fire apparatus manufacturer shall provide at the time of delivery a letter from the engine manufacturer stating they approve of the engine installation in the bidder's chassis.  Since body design and accessories requested in these specifications may affect engine installation certification, the bidder shall also be prepared to submit engine manufacturers approval of the completed apparatus at time of delivery.      

The approval of the engine installation must be at full horsepower rating in a continuous duty application under all operating conditions, including road and pump.  No type of automatic horsepower reduction features will be allowed.                                                                    

There will be no exception to any portion of the engine installation certification.  Non-conformance will lead to immediate rejection of the unit being delivered.

COOLANT LINES                                                               

    Gates or Goodyear rubber hose to be used for all engine coolant lines installed by the chassis manufacturer.  Hose clamps to be of a design commonly called "constant torque type" to prevent coolant leakage.  They shall react to temperature changes in the cooling system and expand or contract accordingly while maintaining a constant clamping pressure on the hose.

RADIATOR                                                                    

    The radiator and complete cooling system shall meet the NFPA cooling system standards and the engine manufactures guidelines at maximum load    conditions.

    The radiator shall be mounted in parallel with the charge air cooler to avoid drawing pre-heated air from the charge air cooler across the radiator fins, thus creating efficiencies in cooling performance.  The fan shall be mounted directly to the cooling package and within a molded shroud to minimize the required fan tip clearances and to optimize air flow efficiencies and cooling performance.

    Cool air shall be drawn through the radiator by a mechanically driven fan.  The fan shall be shaft driven off the engine crank.

    The radiator shall have sufficient capacity to exceed all cooling     requirements specified by the engine manufacturer under all operating     conditions.  The system shall have a low coolant sight bulb mounted on he surge tank and an electronically controlled low coolant indicator mounted on the cab instrument panel.

    A remote surge and de-aeration tank shall be provided to optimize the cooling system for all operating conditions.  The cooling system shall be equipped to maintain a pressure at 10 psi for maximum heat dissipation. 

    The system shall have drain cocks located at the lowest point of the     cooling system.  Circulation baffles shall be furnished to prohibit hot air from the engine compartment from adversely affecting cooling system     performance.

    The radiator shall be constructed with 175 tubes placed in 3 rows with 16 fins per inch and bonded together by a patented "beta-weld" process for increased strength, longer life and solder-bloom corrosion protection.  The completed core shall have a minimum 1200 square inches of cooling area. 

    The entire cooling package assembly shall be mounted in a manner to prevent the development of leaks caused by twisting or straining when the apparatus operates over uneven terrain.  The radiator core shall be compatible with commercial antifreeze solutions.

    The engine and cooling system with hoses shall have a coolant capacity of approximately 60 quarts.  The cooling system shall be protected with an antifreeze solution to minus 30 degrees F.  Nalcool radiator additive shall be added to the coolant as a corrosion inhibitor and lubricant.

ENGINE TUNNEL                                                               

    Engine tunnel to be constructed of .125" aluminum and shall be tapered at top to allow for more driver and passenger elbow room.                      

    Provisions for checking the engine and transmission oil shall be provided on the engine tunnel and must be accessible without tilting the cab.

The engine shall be accessible with the cab tilted.  The engine shall also be removable with the cab tilted.                                           

    The engine tunnel inside the cab shall not exceed 20" from cab floor to top of engine tunnel.                                                           

    The width of the engine tunnel shall not exceed 26" on the top tapered surface and 41" at floor area.                                              

    The engine tunnel shall also taper and narrow towards the rear as it     extends into the crew cab area.  The width of the engine tunnel on the top tapered surface at the rear shall not exceed 20", therefore providing optimum room for the fire fighters seated in the crew cab rear facing seats.  The engine hood shall be insulated for protection from heat and sound.  The noise insulation shall keep the dba level within the limits stated in the current NFPA series 1900 pamphlet.

FUEL TANK                                                                   

    A sixty-five gallon fuel tank is to be provided and mounted at rear of chassis.  The tank shall be constructed of 12 gauge, hot rolled steel.  It is to be equipped with swash partitions and a vent.  A .75" drain plug shall be provided in a low point of the tank for drainage.  A fill inlet shall be located on the driver's side of the body and be covered with a hinged, spring loaded, stainless steel door that is marked "Diesel Fuel Only". A 1/2" diameter vent shall be provided running from top of tank to just below fuel fill inlet.

    The tank shall meet all FHWA 393.67 requirements including a fill capacity of 95% of tank volume.                                             

    Servicing the fuel tank pick up tubes and fuel gauge sending unit shall be accomplished without draining fuel or dropping tank.

    A removable panel shall be furnished in the rear compartment for access to the fuel tank.

DRIVELINE                                                                   

    Drivelines are to have a heavy duty metal tube and be equipped with Spicer 1800 series universal joints.  The shafts are to be dynamically balanced before installation.  A splined slip joint is to be provided.

6.  TRANSMISSION                                                                

An Allison HT740 4-speed torque converting automatic transmission shall be provided.  The shift module is to be mounted within easy reach of the driver with a position indicator that is indirectly lit for after dark operation.  A transmission temperature gauge with red light and audible alarm shall be installed on the cab dash.

    Ratios of the transmission to be:   1st - 3.69 to 1.00                      

                                        2nd - 2.02 to 1.00                      

                                        3rd - 1.39 to 1.00                      

                                        4th - 1.00 to 1.00                      

                                        R   - 6.04 to 1.00

7.  TRANSMISSION                                                                

An Allison HD4060PR electronic 5-speed automatic transmission with retarder shall be provided.  The shift module is to be mounted within easy reach of the driver with a position indicator that is indirectly lit for after dark operation.  A transmission temperature gauge with red light and audible alarm shall be installed on the cab dash.                                   

    Ratios of the transmission to be:   1st - 3.51 to 1.00                      

                                        2nd - 1.91 to 1.00                      

                                        3rd - 1.43 to 1.00                      

                                        4th - 1.00 to 1.00                      

                                        5th - 0.74 to 1.00                      

                                        Rev - 4.80 to 1.00                      

    The transmission retarder shall have a master "on/off" switch on the     instrument panel.  An indicator light shall be provided to notify the     driver the transmission retarder is activated.  Also, a red indicator light shall be provided to warn that transmission is being overworked. The retarder shall be wired to the brake lights so they are energized when the retarder is slowing the vehicle down. 

    The transmission retarder shall have the 1600 Full on control option     spring setting for retardation force.

    Transmission shall have a five year/100,000 mile warranty covering 100% parts and labor.  Warranty to be provided by Allison, not apparatus builder.

    A external transmission oil cooler shall be provided.

TRANSMISSION RETARDER CONTROL                                               

The transmission retarder control shall be the Allison "half-on" control. 

    This control shall provide half retardation power when the driver's foot leaves the accelerator pedal and the other half retardation power when the brake pedal is applied.

8.  STEERING                                                                    

    Ross TAS-85 steering gear with integral heavy duty power steering shall be provided.  The power steering shall incorporate a Vickers V20NF hydraulic pump with integral pressure and flow control.  A letter from Vickers, stating they approve of the hydraulic pump selection and its operating temperature and flow shall be furnished with the bidders proposal.  The steering wheel shall be padded and 20.00" in diameter.

    The steering column is to be a tilt and telescopic type.

TIRES                                                                       

    The front tires are to be Goodyear radials 315/80R22.50, 18 ply G291 tread mounted on 22.50" x 9.00" steel disc type wheels with a 10 stud 11.25" bolt circle.

    The rear tires (4) are to be Goodyear radials 12R22.50, 16 ply mud and snow tread mounted on 22.50" x 8.25" steel disc type wheels with a 10 stud 11.25" bolt circle.

LUG NUT COVERS                                                              

Chrome plated covers are to be provided on all lug nuts.

MUD FLAPS                                                                   

    Mud flaps shall be installed behind the front and rear wheels of the     apparatus.

9.  CAB (Totally Enclosed)                                                      

The cab is to be designed specifically for the fire service and     manufactured by the chassis builder out of high strength, corrosion     resistant 5052 .125" aluminum welded to extruded aluminum framing.          

    The cab shall be designed and built entirely by the apparatus manufacturer within the same facility  (no exceptions).

    The cab is to be approximately 96.00" wide and have an approximate overall height of 106.00".  The crew cab shall be constructed in such a manner that it totally encloses the fire fighter.                                       

    The cab shall be a full-tilt design to allow easy maintenance to the engine compartment.  The cab shall be isolated from the chassis inputs by four rubber load cushions and shall be tilted by a hydraulic pump connected to two cab lift cylinders.  Cab is to be locked down by a two point automatic locking mechanism that actuates after the cab has been lowered.

    The cab and crew cab entrance steps shall be enclosed and automatically drop down when the door is opened.  The steps shall be operated by a switch (air spool valve) on the cab door frame which is connected to an air cylinder which will activates the step for both up and down operation.  A dedicated air supply tank shall be furnished for the step air cylinders to assure an adequate air supply for activation.  All four cab step assemblies shall be of simplistic and identical design.  Each step, when in the stored position, shall be totally enclosed to protect the mechanisms from road debris and moisture.  Each step assembly shall be designed in a three step arrangement with each step spaced no more than 16.00" apart to provide easy cab entry and egress, and will remain within the door sweep envelope.  Each step surface shall be a minimum of 160 square inches and the step surface     shall be constructed out of a non-slip material that is also self-draining. 

    A 20.00" slip resistant handrail shall be provided adjacent to all door openings for assistance.  A rubber covered handrail shall be provided inside each front cab door adjacent to the door post.                       

    Cab and crew cab doors shall be approximately 32.00" wide by 61.00" high.  

    Crew cab doors shall be located on the side of the cab.  Each cab door shall be equipped with an automotive type rubber continuous perimeter bulb seal on the door opening to insure a weather tight fit.  The cab and crew cab doors are to be constructed of aluminum with a double pan design and shall contain a conventional roll down window.  For enhanced lighting and visibility the upper area of each door shall be contoured into the roof and include a contoured smoke glass feature.  A flush mounted, chrome plated paddle type door handle shall be provided on the interior and exterior.  

    The door hinge is to be a stainless steel piano type with a .25" pin.       

    The cab and crew cab shall be completely open to allow visual and audio communication between all fire fighters.  The cab shall be designed to optimize room for all fire fighters.  The flat floor area for the driver and officer shall be a minimum of 21.50" wide (door to engine tunnel) and 28" front to rear (seat riser).  The dimension from the back edge of the instrument panel to the officers seat back rest (with seat in rearmost position) shall be a minimum of 36".  The dimension from the back edge of the steering column to the drivers seat back (seat in rearmost) position shall be a minimum of 30.00".                              

    Inner fender liners in the wheel wells shall be provided.  The outside rear wall of the crew cab shall be covered with a bright aluminum treadplate panel.

    A large curved, safety glass windshield that is tinted shall be provided that has over 4100 square inches for enhanced visibility.  The cab windshield shall be installed utilizing modern automotive techniques which include bonding to the cab sheet metal with urethane adhesive and trimmed in rubber.  Two (2) sun visors to be provided - one above each windshield.

    On each side of the crew cab, a window shall be provided.  The window shall be contoured into the cab roof, and match the contour of the cab door upper windows. 

All cab glass shall be tinted.

     The cab and crew cab floor shall be covered with a durable black rubber matting.

    The rear wall of the crew cab shall have two windows, each being 8.00" wide x 14.00" high.

WINDSHIELD WIPERS                                                           

Variable speed electric windshield wipers shall be provided.  One control will operate both wipers, and the control shall have a return to park provision and meet current FMVSS and SAE requirements.  The wipers shall be pantographic design for covering a large sweeping area and the wipers shall park towards the center of the cab.  Each wiper shall be equipped with a washer that is actuated by wiper control.  Washer reservoir shall be able to be filled without raising cab.

    The wiper control shall be a two speed, high and low, and also feature an intermittent control.

TRIM                                                                        

    Stainless steel fender crowns are to be installed at cab wheel openings.    

A polished aluminum grill assembly shall be installed on the front center of the cab and will serve as an air intake to the radiator.                 

    A contoured molded fiberglass trim housings, painted job color, shall be installed on each side ot the grill assembly.  The housings shall hold the headlight assembly and front warning light.                                 

    A fiberglass "eye brow" trim assembly shall be installed at the front roof line above the windshields.  The eye brow shall be painted job color.  The marker lights shall be recessed in the eye brow.

CAB LIFT                                                                    

    A hydraulic cab lift system shall be provided consisting of an electric powered hydraulic pump, dual lift cylinders, and necessary hoses and valves.  Lift controls to be located behind the bumper on the passenger side.  An access door shall be installed on the side on the bumper area over the lift control.  Cab lift instructions shall be provided on the inside of the access door.  Cab is to be locked down by a two point automatic spring loaded hook mechanism that actuates after the cab has been lowered.

    The hydraulic cylinders shall be equipped with a velocity fuse which     protects the cab from accidently decending when the control is located in the tilt position.

MIRRORS                                                                     

    Deluxe Vel-Vac stainless steel mirrors with 6.50" x 10.00" flat and 6.00" x 6.50" convex sections are to be mounted one each side on cab doors.

CAB DOOR SCUFFPLATES                                                        

    Polished stainless steel scuffplates are to be installed on the inside of all cab doors, extending from the bottom of the door to 9.00" above the floor line.

TOW HOOKS                                                                   

    Two chromed steel tow hooks are to be installed under the bumper and     attached to the front frame members.

CAB INTERIOR                                                                

Cab dash shall be padded and covered with 46 oz. leather grain vinyl     resistant to oil, grease and mildew.  Door panels are to be covered with a high impact ABS plastic. 

The cab dash fascias shall be a wrap-around design to provide easy access of controls and shall be constructed out of high impact ABS plastic.

    Headliner shall be installed in both forward and rear cab sections.      Headliner material shall be perforated vinyl with a basket weave pattern.  

    It shall have a sound barrier as part of its composition.  Material to be installed on aluminum sheet and securely fastened to interior cab ceiling.

    Forward portion of cab headliner to provide easy access for servicing electrical wiring or for other maintenance needs without removing the entire unit.

    A full width sun visor shall be provided above each windshield.  They shall be hinged at each end.

CAB HEATER/DEFROSTER                                                        

    There shall be a 40,000 BTU heater in the cab located behind the right side cab dash.  The heater/defroster ventilation shall be built into the design of the cab dash instrument panel. The heater ducts shall be vented in a manner to provide heat directed towards the officer and driver. The defroster ducts shall be designed to provide maximum defrosting capabilities for the windshields.  Adjustable defroster louvers shall be provided for directing air flow to the side cab door windows.  

    Heater/defroster controls are to be located on the cab dash within easy reach of the driver.

CREW CAB HEATER                                                             

    An auxiliary heater with approximately 50,000 BTU is to be provided inside the crew cab with controls located adjacent to the heater.

SEATING                                                                     

    A Seats Inc. #911 air ride seat shall be provided in the cab for the driver.

    A Seats Inc. #911 fixed companion seat shall be provided in the cab for the officer.  The seat shall be equipped with an SCBA provision for a high pressure bottle.

    A radio compartment shall be provided under the officer's seat.  The     compartment shall be approximately 18.00" deep, 16.00" across and 5.00"    high.  A drop down door with a chrome plated lift and turn latch shall be provided for access.

  Seating inside the crew cab shall consist of four Seats Inc. 911 companion seats.  Two seats are to be rear facing in the outboard positions directly behind driver and officer and two seats shall be forward facing in the center position against the back wall of the cab.

AIR BOTTLE HOLDERS                                                          

    The Seats Inc. 911 crew cab seats shall be the SCBA type.  Mounted in each backrest shall be a Ziamatic Model KD-UH-6-SFPHS SCBA holder with a "knockdown" bracket and positive holding strap.  The bracket shall be adjustable up and down by simply unbolting, relocating and rebolting in desired position.  The SCBA cavity in each seat shall be adjustable front to rear in 1.00" increments to accommodate different size SCBA's.  The seats shall also be designed so they can be easily moved forward or rearward to fit different size SCBA's.  Moving the SCBA cavity or the entire seat shall be accomplished by unbolting, relocating and rebolting in the desired location.

SEAT BELTS                                                                  

    Seat belts shall be furnished at all seat positions.  All seat belts shall be equipped with automatic retractors.  Extensions shall be provided for all belts so that the male end can be easily grasped and the female end easily located while sitting in a normal position.  Shoulder belts shall be provided for drivers and officers seats.

INTERIOR                                                                    

    Cab interior metal surfaces shall be painted with a durable black vinyl texture paint.  Cab seat upholstery shall be 46 oz. leather grain black vinyl resistant to oil, grease and mildew.  Interior lining shall have sound absorbing material.

10.  AIR CONDITIONING                                                            

A high performance air conditioning system shall be furnished to include the following:

- A minimum 12.6 CFM compressor mounted on the engine

- A roof mounted condenser with a 48,000 BTU rating.  

A condenser unit located below the chassis or body is not     acceptable.

- Two evaporators units shall be installed, one in crew cab area and one in cab.  The evaporator units shall have a BTU rating 24,000 each.

- The cab and crew cab shall be insulated to maintain cooling inside cab/crew cab area.

EMI/RFI PROTECTION                                                          

The electrical system proposed shall include means to control undesired electromagnetic and radio frequency emissions.  State of the art electrical system designs and components shall be used to insure radiated and conducted EMI (electromagnetic interference) and RFI (radio frequency interference) emissions are suppressed at their source.                     

    The apparatus proposed shall have the ability to operate in the    electromagnetic environment typically found in fire ground operations.  

Contractor must be able to demonstrate that EMI and RFI testing has been done on similar apparatus and certify that vehicle proposed meets SAE J551 requirements. 

    EMI/RFI susceptibility shall be controlled by applying immune circuit designs, shielding, twisted pair wiring and filtering.  The electrical system shall be designed for full compatibility with low level vehicle control signals and high powered 2-way radio communication systems.  

    Harness and cable routing shall be given careful attention to minimize the potential for conducted and radiated EMI/RFI susceptibility.

 11.  AUXILIARY LIGHTING                                                          

Auxiliary lights shall be provided in the cab and crew cab consisting of:

         A dome light inside the cab, controlled by auto-                       

         matic door switches                                                    

         Two adjustable map lights with switches mounted on                     

         the cab ceiling                                                        

         Two Dome lights over the crew cab seating with in-                     

         tegral switches                                                        

         A courtesy light at each door opening, controlled by                   

         automatic door switches

ENGINE COMPARTMENT LIGHT                                                    

    One engine compartment light is to be installed under the engine hood with integral switch.

CAB INSTRUMENTATION                                                         

    Cab instruments and controls to be conveniently located within the forward cab section.  Gauges and emergency vehicle switches shall be installed on removable panels for ease of service.  The following gauges and controls to be furnished:

         Speedometer/odometer, electric (min. 4" dia.)                          

         Tachometer, electric, (min. 4" dia.)                                   

         Engine oil pressure gauge with red warning light and                   

         audible alarm                                                          

         Engine temperature gauge with red warning light and                    

         audible alarm                                                          

         Two air pressure gauges with red warning lights and                    

         audible alarms                                                         

         Fuel gauge                                                             

         Ignition switch with green indicator light                             

         Starter control                                                        

         Heater controls                                                        

         Headlight switch                                                       

         Self canceling turn signal switch (arm) with visual                    

         and audio indicators.  Audio indicator to be heard                     

         under normal non-emergency operation.  Headlight                       

         dimmer  switch to be incorporated into turn signal                     

         arm.                                                                   

         Warning light switch control panel                                     

         Parking brake control with red indicator light                         

         Horn button center of steering wheel (for dual                         

         electric horns)

         Air restriction indicator light (amber)                              

         and audible alarmµ

         Automatic transmission oil temperature gauge with                      

         red warning light and audible alarm 

         Hourmeter for engine

         Voltmeter with 2-stage high and low voltage red                      

         warning light and audible alarm.

         Low fuel indicator light, amber, and audible alarm

         Pump shift control with NFPA mandated indicator lights

         Low coolant indicator light (amber) and audible alarm.µ

INDICATOR LIGHT AND ALARM PROVE-OUTµ

    A system shall be provided which will automatically test indicator lights and alarms located on the cab instrument panel when the ignition switch is activated.  Provisions shall be provided to allow a manual retest when the ignition switch is "on" and before the parking brake is released or the split-shaft PTO is engaged.

VOLTAGE MONITOR SYSTEM

    A voltage monitor system shall be provided to indicate the status of each battery system connected to the vehicle's electrical load.  The monitor system shall provide visual and audio warning when the system voltage is above or below optimum levels.                                              

    Two alarms stages shall be provided.  The first stage shall activate     intermittently if the system falls below 12.0 vdc or rises above 15 vdc. 

    The second stage alarm shall activate continuously if the system voltage falls below 11.0 vdc or rises above 16 vdc.  Input voltages shall be conditioned to avoid nuisance alarms.

SWITCH PANEL                                                                

    Instrument panel controls and switches to be identified as to function by imprinted word(s) adjacent to item.  Actuation of the headlight switch shall illuminate ("back-lite") wording for after dark operation.  Turn signal and high beam headlight indicator lights are also to be provided.

    To avoid confusion, warning indicators are to be (where possible) the "dead front" type, meaning the warning light and word identification of same does not show up unless it is necessary.  The built-in emergency light switch panel is to have a master switch plus individual switches for selective control.  The switch panel shall be located in the "overhead" position above the windshield to allow for easy access.  Switches to be rocker type with integral indicator light.  The emergency switch controls shall be located on the side.  Instrument panel gauges, vehicle lights and other electrical accessories shall use proper sized wiring to accommodate expected current load.  Wiring to meet SAE J-1128 specifications for high temperature (250 degrees F. min.) conditions and be color, number and function coded.

ELECTRICAL POWER AND SIGNAL PROTECTION AND CONTROL SYSTEMµ

    A compartment shall be provided in or under the cab to house the vehicles electrical power and signal circuit protection and control components.  The power and signal protection and control compartment shall contain circuit protection devices, power control devices, and a programmable logic controller.  Power and signal protection and control components shall be protected against corrosion, excessive heat, excessive vibration, physical damage and water spray.  Serviceable components shall be readily accessible.                                            

    Circuit protection devices which conform to SAE standards shall be utilized to protect each circuit.  All circuit protection devices shall be sized to prevent wire and component damage when subjected to extreme current overload.  General protection circuit breakers shall be Type I Automatic reset (continuously resetting) and conform to SAE J553 or J258.  PTO power circuits shall be protected by Type III manual reset non-cycling circuit breakers conforming to SAE J553 or J258 which remain open until manually reset.  When required, automotive type fuses conforming to SAE J554, J1284, J1888 or J2077 shall be utilized to protect electronic equipment.           

    Power control relays and solenoids shall have a direct current (dc) rating of 125 percent of the maximum current for which the circuit is protected.   

    A microprocessor based programmable logic controller shall be utilized to control safety interlocks and vehicle system status indicators.  In addition to visual status indicators, the logic controller shall activate audible alarms designed to provide early warning of problems before they become critical.  The programmable logic controller shall include the following attributes:

    - On-board self diagnostic input status indicators

    - Automatic self-test on start-up with provision for                        

      manual activation

    - Eliminate control logic relays wherever possible

    - Provide logic control for NFPA 1901 mandated safety                       

      interlocks and indicators                                                 

    - Utilize system intergration to eliminate redundant                        

      wiring and components                                                     

    - Improve control system reliability by reducing                            

      relay and connector contacts                                              

    - Optically isolated inputs to eliminate transient                          

      electrical interference                                                   

    - Customized control software programmed to reflect                         

      the vehicle's unique configuration                                        

    - Field re-programmable to accommodate changes to 

      the vehicles operating parameters                                         

    - Fully documented hardware and software

    - Complete operating and trouble shooting manual

    A diagram of the power and signal protection and control system shall be provided inside the electrical compartment to allow immediate component identification.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS                                      

   On-board diagnostic indicators shall be provided to support rapid trouble shooting of the electrical power and signal system.  The diagnostic indicators shall be located in a readily accessible area.  A complete trouble shooting guide shall be provided with the vehicle to assist with interpretation of the diagnostic signals.

    A section of 1.00" flexible conduit for radio installation shall be     provided.  The conduit shall be installed from the designated radio     mounting area to the pump control panel area.

    A cigarette lighter shall be provided inside the cab on the instrument panel.

    A section of 1.50" flexible conduit for radio installation shall be     provided.  The conduit shall be installed from the cab electrical     compartment to the area designated for radio placement.

POWER AND GROUND STUD                                                       

    A 12 volt power stud and a grounding stud shall be provided in the     electrical component compartment for two-way radio equipment.

BATTERY SYSTEM                                                              

    Single starting system shall be provided, utilizing two 12 volt, 1400 CCA, 435 minutes of reserve capacity, high cycle, group 8D batteries with a system rating of 2800 CCA at 0 degrees F and 870 minutes of reserve capacity.  An ignition switch and two (2) "Starter" buttons shall be located on the instrument panel.  The "Starter" buttons are to be wired in parallel to a heavy duty solenoid.  The second starter button is to be a safety back-up should the other button fail.     

    A master battery switch shall be installed in a convenient location for the driver.  An indicator light is to be provided on the instrument panel to notify the driver of the status of the battery system.

    Batteries to be placed on non-corrosive mats and be stored in well     ventilated compartments located under the cab.  Heavy duty battery cables are to be used to provide maximum power to the electrical system.  Cables shall be color coded.  Battery terminal connections to be coated with anti-corrosion compound.  Battery solenoid terminal connections to be encapsulated with semi-permanent rubberized compound.

    The battery charging receptacle location shall be adjacent to its     respective battery (system).

12.  KUSSMAUL CHARGER/AIR COMPRESSOR SINGLE

    A Kussmaul Auto-Eject 15 WP electrical inlet shall be mounted on the     driver's side of the cab, rear of the driver's door.  The Auto Eject shall be connected to the vehicle start buttons so when the engine is started the Auto Eject drives the shore line connection from the inlet.  The electrical inlet shall include a spring loaded cover to prevent water from entering the receptacle when the shore line is not connected.  The electrical inlet shall be a 120 volt, 15 amp (NEMA 5-15P) and shall be wired to the wired to battery charger, with no less than 14 gauge wire that is properly supported and shielded from injury.

13.  ALTERNATOR                                                                  

    A C.E. Niehoff model N1222-2 alternator shall be provided.  It shall have a rated output current of 290 amperes as measured by S.A.E. method J56. Also it shall have a custom three set point voltage regulator manufactured by C. E. Niehoff.  The alternator shall be connected to the power and ground distribution system with heavy duty cables sized to carry the full rated alternator output.

AMP DRAW REPORT                                                             

    Bidder shall provide an itemized computer print out of the total amp draw of the entire vehicle electrical system.  Also to be provided is the amp draw when the vehicle is in the "responding" and "on scene" modes.  This is required so that it can be verified that alternator capacity requested is adequate for vehicle electrical system.

ELECTRONIC LOAD MANAGEMENT                                                  

    A Kussmaul electronic load management (ELM) system shall be provided that monitors the vehicles 12-volt electrical system, and automatically reduces the electrical load in the event of a low voltage condition and by doing so, ensures the integrity of the electrical system.                         

    The ELM shall monitor the vehicle's voltage while at the scene (parking brake applied).  It shall sequentially shut down individual electrical loads when the system voltage drops below a preset value.  Five separate electrical loads shall be controlled by the load manager.  The ELM shall sequentially re-energize electrical loads as the system voltage recovers.

14.  EXTERIOR LIGHTING                                                           

Exterior lighting to meet or exceed Federal Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and National Fire Protection Association requirements in effect at time of proposal.  

Front headlights are to be halogen, rectangular shape, one mounted in each front trim housing.  The directional lights shall be a wrap around design in the same assembly as the headlight.  The directional lights shall wrap around on the outside corners of the trim housing.

Five clearance lights and marker lights are to be installed in the "eye brow" trim above the windshields.

FRONT WARNING LIGHTS                                                        

Front warning lights shall be 5.00" rectangular recessed in front     fiberglass housing asseblies, one each side.  The warning lights shall have red strobe bulbs.  The lights shall be mounted above and inboard of the headlights.

MANUALS                                                                     

    The following parts, service and operation manuals shall be provided:       

       One (1) illustrated parts manual for the pump                            

       and body.  Parts description to be of the ex-                            

       panded drawing type showing all component parts.                         

       One (1) illustrated parts manual for the chassis.                        

       Parts description to be of the expanded drawing                          

       type showing all component parts.  Manual to be                          

       specifically for the chassis model purchased -                           

       not a generic one with a multitude of different                          

       chassis.

       Two (2) chassis maintenance manuals containing                           

       parts & service information on major chassis                             

       components.

       Three (3) illustrated chassis operation manuals.

       One (1) first level maintenance video training                           

       tape (chassis & pump).

       Two (2) electrical wiring diagrams specifically                          

       prepared for the model of chassis and body provided.

WHEEL COVERS                                                                

Chrome baby moon type covers are to be provided over the rear axle hubs.

WATER TANK                                                                  

    The booster tank shall have a capacity of 750 gallons.  Top and sides to be constructed of 10 gauge steel and bottom of 3/16" steel.  Steel shall have a yield strength of 50,000 PSI.  All lower longitudinal corners are to be formed with a 1.00" radius.  Tank construction to use pulse gas metal arc welding methods.  The lower longitudinal corners and the seams at the front and rear of the tank shall be welded inside and out.  Tank to be baffled in accordance with NFPA Bulletin 1901 requirements.  The baffles to be welded to a "T" shaped piece of bar stock which has been welded to sides and bottom of tank.  Reinforcement gussets  shall be welded in each quadrant of intersecting baffles.  Transverse baffles shall be flanged at top for reinforcement.  Baffles to be designed to allow proper drainage.  A removable cover for inspection and maintenance purposes shall be provided in tank top.  Cover must be large enough to afford a man sufficient access to each compartment for inspection and cleaning.  Cover to have edges flanged down and in for rigidity and seat into tank opening which shall be     framed down and out.  Cover to be held down by heavy clips bolted to top of tank.  No holes are to be made in the tank top or the cover for fastening the cover.  The cover is to be reinforced with steel flatbar welded to the inside.  A heavy rubber gasket to be installed between the cover and tank to prevent leakage.

    A sump (5x7x12") shall be provided on the bottom of the water tank.  The sump shall be used as a reservoir for the water being fed into the pump.  A 3.00" clean out plug shall be provided on the bottom of the sump.

HOSE BED                                                                    

Hose body to be fabricated of 12 gauge galvanneal steel.  Hose body width to be minimum of 40.00" inside the body panels, and 68.00" between the side sheets.  Upper and rear edges of side panels to have a double break for rigidity, a split tube finish will not be acceptable.  The upper inside area of the beavertails are to be covered with polished stainless steel to prevent damage to painted surface when hose is removed.  Flooring of the hose bed shall be removable aluminum grating with the top surface corrugated to aid in hose aeration.  The grating slats are to be a minimum of .50" x 4.50" with spacing between slats for hose ventilation.

    Hose capacity shall be a minimum of 1500' of 5" - 800' of 3" - 400' of 1.75".

    A total of (3) adjustable hosebed dividers shall be furnished for     separating hose.  Partition construction shall consist of a .125" aluminum sheet fitted and welded into a slotted, radiused extrusion along the top, bottom and rear edge.  The partitions are to be fully adjustable by sliding in tracks located at the front and rear.  The divider is to be held in place by tightening two bolts at the front and rear.  All bolt ends in the hosebed to have acorn nuts.

RUNNING BOARDS                                                              

    Running boards are to be fabricated of .125" bright aluminum treadplate and supported by a welded 2" square tubing and channel assembly bolted to the pump compartment substructure.  Running boards are to be 12.75" deep and shall be spaced away from the pump panel .50".  A splash guard shall be provided below the running board gap to prevent road dirt from splashing up onto the pump panels.  A vertical aluminum treadplate riser shall be provided on the body to protect the pump panel surface from damage when stepping on the running boards.

TAILBOARD                                                                   

The rear step shall also be constructed of .125" bright aluminum     treadplate, spaced .50" from the body and supported by a structural steel assembly.  The rear step is to be full width of apparatus and 16.00" deep.  

All four sides of the step shall be flanged down and the three exterior sides shall also be flanged in.  Flanges shall not be notched.  The entire rear surface between the beavertails shall be covered with bright aluminum treadplate to protect the painted surface when removing hose.  The inside surface of each beavertail in the hosebed area shall be covered with polished stainless steel to protect the paint finish.  The remaining inside surface of the beavertails shall be covered with bright aluminum treadplate.

TOW BAR                                                                     

Tow bar shall be fabricated of a 1.25" diameter CRS bar to prevent damage to ropes or pulling straps.  It shall be rolled into a 3.00" radius.  Tow bar assembly shall be constructed of .38" structural angle and be designed to transfer forces applied to it to the chassis frame.  The assembly shall allow for a 30 degree upward angle pull of 17,000 pounds or a 20,000 pound, straight horizontal pull in line with  the centerline of the vehicle.  The tow bar design shall have been fully tested and evaluated using strain gauging and finite element analysis techniques.

COMPARTMENTATION                                                            

The body compartmentation shall be separate from the pump compartment so that each may move independently of the other.  The bottom of each lower compartment shall be supported by an underslung steel structure mounted to the chassis frame rail with a minimum of .38" steel angle.  Neoprene elastomer isolators shall be positioned under the body in a modified three point pattern to allow for chassis frame twist.  The isolators shall have a broad load range, proven viability in vehicular applications, be of a fail safe design and allow for all necessary movement in three translational and rotational modes.

The body design shall have been fully tested.  Proven engineering and test techniques such as finite element analysis, modal analysis, stress coating and strain gauging shall be performed with special attention given to fatique life and structural integrity of the compartment body and substructure.  

    Compartmentation shall be fabricated of galvanneal steel with a tensile strength of 52,000 PSI.  Side compartments to be an integral assembly with the rear fenders.  For ease of maintenance and to prevent rust pockets, fully enclosed rear fender housings must be provided.  Compartment flooring must be 12 gauge and of the sweep out design with the floor higher than the compartment door lip.  (No exceptions)  Compartment door openings are to be framed by flanging the edges in 1.75" and bending out again .75" to form an angle.  Drip protection shall be provided over all door openings by means of bright aluminum extrusion, formed bright aluminum treadplate or polished stainless steel.  Top of side compartments to be covered with bright aluminum treadplate rolled over edges on the front, rear and outward side.

These covers shall have the corners "TIG" welded.  Side compartment covers that form the top of the compartment will not be acceptable.  The front facing compartment walls shall also be covered with bright aluminum treadplate.  All screws and bolts which protrude into a compartment shall have acorn nuts on the ends to prevent injury.

    COMPARTMENTATION on the LEFT side shall be equipped with roll up doors and consist of:                                                                 

    A compartment ahead of the rear wheels, approximately 34.50" wide x 58.38" high x 25.75" deep inside with a door opening of 28.75" wide x 59.87" high. 

    A compartment behind the rear wheels, approximately 47.50" wide x 58.38" high x 25.75" deep inside a door opening of 44.75" wide x 59.87" high.      

    A compartment over the rear wheels approximately 66.00" wide x 25.37" high x 25.75" deep with a door opening of 58.25" wide x 25.37" high.

TAILBOARD COMPARTMENTATION                                                  

One compartment with roll up door shall be provided above the rear step.  Compartment size to be approximately 40.00" wide x 45.38" high x 25.88" deep inside with a door opening of 33.25" wide x 46.37" high.  It shall be open to rear side compartments.

COMPARTMENTATION on the RIGHT side shall be equipped with roll up doors and consist of:                                                                 

    A compartment ahead of the rear wheels, approximately 34.50" wide x 58.38" high x 25.75" deep inside with a door opening of 28.75" wide x 59.87" high. 

    A compartment behind the rear wheels, approximately 50.50" wide x 58.38" high x 25.75" deep inside with a door opening of 47.50" wide x 58.25" high. 

    Two compartments over the rear wheels, the forward approximately 37.63" wide x 25.37" high x 25.75" deep with a door opening of 32.00" wide x 25.37" high, the rearward aproximately 21.63" wide x 25.37" high x 25.75" deep with a door opening of 16.00" wide x 25.37" high.

MIKE & SPEAKER COMPARTMENT                                                  

    A mike and speaker compartment with a polished stainless steel door shall be furnished adjacent to the pump operator's panel.  Compartment size to be approximately 10 50" high x 6.00" wide x 8.25" deep.

COMPARTMENT VENTILATION                                                     

    The side compartments ahead and behind rear wheels and the rear compartment shall be furnished with a louvered vent, for ventilation.  In no case may louvering be located in the door.

PULL-OUT ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT TRAY                                             

    Two (2) tray left front and two (2) rear for a total of four (4) sliding trays with 2" sides and a minimum capacity of 500 pounds shall be provided.

    Capacity rating shall be in the extended position.  Slides shall be     equipped with ball bearings for ease of operation and years of dependable service.  

    Automatic locks shall be provided for both the "in" and "out" positions.  

    The trip mechanism for it shall be located at the front of the tray for ease of use with a gloved hand.  Each tray will be adjustable up and down within the compartment.

COMPARTMENT GRATING                                                         

Vinyl grating shall be provided in all compartments.  It shall be     approximately 1/2" thick and be cross bonded by 1/4" dia. ribbed sections spaced for aeration.

RUB RAIL                                                                    

Bottom edge of the side compartments shall be trimmed with a bright aluminum extruded rub rail.  This trim shall be approximately 2.12" high with 1.38" flanges turned outward for rigidity.  They shall not be an integral part of the body construction to allow for replacement in the event of damage.

FENDERLINERS                                                                

    Full circular fender innerliners shall be provided for the rear wheel housings.  They shall be designed to prevent corrosion pockets in the fender boxes and to allow for easy cleaning of wheel wells.  If necessary, cut outs in the liners shall be provided to allow access to the rear spring hanger pins.

HARD SUCTION HOSE                                                           

The hard suction hose to be furnished shall be (2) 10' lengths of 6.00" clear corrugated PVC hard suction hose with a long handle female coupling on one end and a rocker lug male coupling on the other end.  Couplings to be hard coat aluminum.

HOSE TROUGHS                                                                

Hard suction hose is to be carried above the left compartment in "V" shaped troughs and held in place by chrome plated, quarter turn, spring loaded clamps.  Troughs shall be constructed of aluminum.

15.  HOSE TRAY                                                                   

Recessed in the running board on left side side, shall be a hose tray with a capacity of 20' of 5.00" soft suction hose.  Black rubber grating is to be provided at the bottom of the tray.

16.  HANDRAILS                                                                   

Handrails shall be 1.28" dia. extruded aluminum with bright dip, clear anodized finish.  Rubber inserts to be placed  at three equidistant locations (parallel to centerline) around the circumference of the extrusion to provide a positive gripping surface.  Chrome plated end stanchions shall support the handrail.  Plastic gaskets shall be used between end stanchions and any painted surfaces.                            

Drain holes shall be provided in the bottom of all vertically mounted handrails.

    Handrails shall be located as follows:                                      

    One vertical handrail, not less than 29.00" long, mounted on each rear beavertail

    One full width horizontal handrail below the hose bed at the rear of the apparatus

    A 20.00" long handrail at each cab door entrance

    A handrail above each side pump panel

    A handrail on each side of the top mount control panel

AIR INLET/OUTLET                                                            

An air inlet/outlet valve shall be installed with the male coupling on the drivers seat riser.  This system shall tie into the wet tank of the brake system and include a check valve in the inlet line and an 85 psi pressure protection valve in the outlet line.  A mating female fitting shall be provided (loose).

    The air inlet shall allow a shoreline air hose to be connected to the vehicle.  This shall allow station air to be supplied to the brake system of the vehicle to insure constant air pressure.

RACK FOR SPARE SCBA CYLINDERSµ

    There shall be a (9) bottle spare cylinder rack located smaller compartment right side over wheel.  This rack shall be made of .125" aluminum, unpainted on the inside and gray spatter painted on the outside.  Rack shall be tilted to retain the bottles in the carrying position.  A .50" rubber bumper shall be placed on the back wall to absorb the shock of the bottles sliding into position.                                              

    The rack shall have a .25" round bottom edge and .50" plastic reinforced side edges to lower the exterior bottle damage when loading cylinders in the rack.  Each bottle opening shall have "Scufftape" applied in the areas that the bottle contacts the bottom surfaces.                               

    The dimensions of the rack shall be 24.00" wide x 25.00" high with 7.50" clear openings.

17.  LADDERS                                                                     

The following Duo-Safety ladders are to be furnished and must meet or exceed latest NFPA standards:

    - 35' three section, series 1225-A

    - 14' roof, series 775-A

    - 10' folding, series 585-A

    The folding ladder shall be mounted on hydraulic ladder rack.

18.  HYDRAULIC LADDER RACK                                                       

Ground ladders shall be mounted above right side of hose body in a     specially designed "swing down" cradle.  Cradle to be electric/hydraulic     operated.  A single 1.5" hydraulic cylinder shall be furnished in the     center of the bracket area with two additional pivot points, one each end.  

All pivot points must be fitted with bronze bushings.  The hydraulic cylinder shall be operated by an independent hydraulic pump powered by a 12 volt electric motor.  Operation of the hydraulic system for the ladders by an engine powered pump is totally unacceptable.  The electric controls shall be located in such a manner to allow the operator full view of the area into which the ladders shall be lowered.  The electric motor control shall have a master switch and also be interlocked to prevent operation should a compartment door in the travel area of the ladder bracket be in the open position.  Ladders must be secured to the brackets with triple locks; two locks retaining the roof ladder which in turn secures the extension ladder and a third separate lock for the extension ladder alone.

Two mechanical safety locks shall be furnished to securely maintain the ladder bracket assembly in the travel position.  When the bracket is in the travel position, a vertically hinged door, painted to match the apparatus, will automatically close to cover the hydraulic cylinder and its pivot providing a neat, trim, continuous body side appearance.

19.  PIKE POLEµ

(1) 10' pike pole with a fiberglass handle to be mounted on hydraulic ladder rack.  1 6' fiberglass pike pole to be mounted on hydraulic rack.

    Pike pole storage shall be a chromed plated ring bracket at the front with a chrome plated tulip holder at the rear.  For paint protection, a piece of stainless steel shall be screwed on the body if the hook can come into contact with paint.

    Each pike pole will be housed in a painted aluminum tube with a pin lock at the rear.  For protection of paint, a piece of stainless steel shall be screwed onto the body if the hook can come into contact with paint.

20.  STEPS                                                                       

A step shall be provided on the front of each fender compartment and at the rear of the apparatus for access to the hose bed.  The front step shall be a bright finished folding type and bright aluminum treadplate corner steps at the rear.  All steps must provide adequate surface for stepping.

BODY WARRANTY                                                               

Bidder shall provide a written guarantee for the body of the apparatus.  It shall state that the body shall be free of structural failures caused by defective design or workmanship for a warranty period of ten years from the date the new vehicle is first delivered or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first and that defective parts, under the warranty, shall be repaired or replaced without charge to the original purchaser.

PUMP                                                                        

Pump shall be a Waterous CSUY, 1500 GPM, single stage midship mounted centrifugal type, carefully designed in accordance with good modern practice.  Pump shall be the class "A" type and shall deliver the     percentage of rated discharge at pressure indicated below:                  

    100% of rated capacity at 150 PSI net pump pressure 

    70% of rated capacity at 200 PSI net pump pressure 

    50% of rated capacity at 250 PSI net pump pressure

Pump body shall be close-grained gray iron, bronze fitted, and must be horizontally split in two sections for easy removal of the entire impeller shaft assembly, including wear rings.  The pump shall be 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 case halves shall be bolted together on a single horizontal face, to minimize chance of leakage and facilitate ease of reassembly.  No end flanges may be used.  The discharge manifold of the pump shall be cast as an integral part of the pump body assembly, and shall provide a minimum of three (3) 3.5" openings, for flexibility in providing various discharge outlets for maximum efficiency.  The full 3.5" openings shall be located as follows:  one (1) outlet to the right of the pump, one (1) outlet to the left of the pump, and one (1) outlet directly on top of the discharge manifold.

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 precise support.  Bearings shall be protected from water and sediment by suitable stuffing boxes, flinger rings, and oil seals.  No special or sleeve type bearings shall be used.  The impeller shall have flame plated hubs to assure maximum pump life and efficiency, despite the presence of abrasive matter in the water supply.

    The impellers shall have flame plated hubs to assure maximum pump life and efficiency, despite the presence of abrasive matter in the water supply.

    Pump transmission is to be made of a three piece, high tensile gray iron, horizontally split casing.  Power transfer to pump shall be through a pressure lubricated, Morse HY-VO drive chain.  An oil pump pressure gauge shall be provided for maintenance and should be installed in a remote location within the pump enclosure.

    Drive shafts shall be a minimum of 2.35" diameter hardened and ground alloy steel.  All shafts are to be ball bearing supported.  The case is to be designed as to eliminate the need for water cooling.

AIR PUMP SHIFT                                                              

Pump shift engagement to be made by a two position sliding collar actuated pneumatically (by air pressure) by three position air control switch located in the cab and also from a manual back-up shift control located on the drivers side pump panel.  Two indicator lights shall be provided adjacent to the pump shift inside the cab.  One green light is to indicate the pump shift has been completed and be labeled "PUMP ENGAGED".  The  second green light is to indicate when the pump has been engaged and the chassis transmission is in pump gear.  This indicator light is to be labeled "OK TO PUMP".  A third green indicator light is to be installed adjacent to the hand throttle on the pump panel.  It is to indicate either pump is engaged and road transmission is in pump gear or road transmission is in neutral and pump is not engaged.This light to be labeled "WARNING:  DO NOT OPEN THROTTLE UNLESS LIGHT IS ON".

    Stuffing boxes shall be of the conventional two piece, split-gland type, to permit adjustment or replacement of Grafoil packing without disturbing the pump.  Water shall be fed into stuffing box lantern rings for proper lubrication and cooling when the pump is operating.  Lantern rings shall be located at the inner ends of the stuffing boxes, to avoid having to remove them when replacing pump packing.                                           

    Wear rings to be bronze and shall be easily replaceable to restore original pump efficiency and eliminate the need to replace the entire pump casing due to wear.

    Pump shall be mounted to a substructure which shall be mounted to the chassis frame rails using rubber isolators.  The mounting shall allow chassis frame rails to flex independently without damage to the fire pump.

    Any component of the fire pump that requires grease lubrication, shall have the lubrication fitting remotely located at the left (driver's) side pump panel.

    A relief valve integral with the fire pump shall be installed on the     suction side of the pump, pre-set at 125 PSIG.  The outlet is to terminate below the left side, visible to the operator, and shall be furnished with a 2.50" NST adapter and a "Intake Pressure Relief Outlet - Do Not Cap" warning tag.  The relief valve shall have a working range of 75 PSIG to 250 PSIG.  A control mechanism to adjust the pressure shall be located behind an access door at the right (passenger) side pump panel.

    A Waterous adjustable relief valve, specially designed for fire service, shall be provided.  Valve shall be positive and quick acting and have instantaneous on-off control.  When in the off position the relief valve shall functionally be removed from the system.  When turned back on it shall again monitor and maintain the pressure the relief valve was set at the last time it was used.  Control for adjusting pressure to be elliptical shaped for positive grip.  An easily removable pilot valve strainer shall be provided and be accessible from pump operators panel.  Indicator lights (two) shall be furnished to show position of relief valve - amber for open and green for closed.

    A rotary vane, 12 volt electric powered priming system shall be furnished on the apparatus.  All rotating parts of the pump shall be made of corrosion resistant aluminum, stainless steel, and laminated phenolic.  The pump cylinder shall be made of aluminum alloy, hard anodized and teflon coated for corrosion resistance and long life.

    A push-pull control located at the pump control panel shall operate a combination manual/electric priming valve.  This valve shall utilize a     switch arrangement so that as the valve is manually opened, a plunger     closes the switch and the primer motor is energized.  A minimum five quart priming oil tank shall automatically lubricate and seal the sliding rotor vanes, when the pump operates.  The priming reservoir shall be furnished with a dipstick to indicate the proper oil level, and be accessible through an inspection door on the right (passengers) side of the apparatus.         

    The pump when dry shall be capable of taking suction and discharging water, with a lift of 10 feet in not more than 45 seconds, through 20 feet of hard suction hose of the (appropriate) size, for drafting the rated capacity of the pump.  The complete primer unit shall be fabricated by the manufacturer of the fire pump.

    A supplementary heat exchange cooling system shall be provided to allow the use of water from the discharge side of the pump for cooling the engine water.  Heat exchanger is to be cylindrical type constructed of all brass and is to be a separate unit.  It is to be installed in the pump or engine compartment with the control located on the pump operator's control panel.

    Exchanger shall be plumbed to the master drain valve.  Engine water lines to be run inside plastic conduit.

    Two (2) pump manuals from the pump manufacturer shall be furnished with the apparatus.  Manuals to cover pump operation, maintenance and parts.

PUMP WARRANTY                                                               

A two year warranty shall be provided for the pump by the manufacturer of the pump.

    The pump shall be tested and certified to meet or exceed all NFPA pumping requirements by an independent third party testing agency at the vendor's expense.  A copy of all tests shall accompany the apparatus.                

    The contractor shall furnish copies of the Pump Manufacturer's     Certification of Hydrostatic Test, the Engine Manufacturer's Certified     Brake Horsepower Curve and Manufacturer's Record of Pumper Construction     Details when delivered.

21.  PLUMBING                                                                    

All inlet and outlet lines up to 3.00" shall be plumbed with either heavy duty galvanized threaded pipe or synthetic rubber hose reinforced with hi-tensile polyester braid.  Larger inlet and outlets can be threaded or welded black iron pipe.  If welded, large radius elbows must be used - mitered joints will not be acceptable.  If hose is used it must have a burst pressure rating of 1200 PSI and be equipped with high pressure brass or stainless steel couplings.  Where vibration or chassis flexing may damage or loosen piping or where a coupling is required for servicing, the piping shall be equipped with victaulic or rubber couplings.  All lines to drain through either a master drain valve or to be equipped with individual drain valves.  All individual drain lines for discharges are to be extended, with rubber hose, to drain below the chassis frame.  All water carrying gauge lines are to be of flexible polypropylene tubing.   All ball valves, 2.50" or less, shall be Akron.  The valve used in 3.00" plumbing shall be the Akron Slo-Cloz valve.  This valve is designed to control the opening and closing speed of the valve to meet NFPA requirements.

22.  INLETS                                                                      

A 6.00" pump manifold inlet to be provided on each side of the vehicle.

    The suction inlets shall include removable die cast zinc screens that are designed to provide cathodic protection for the pump, thus reducing corrosion in the pump.  A chrome plated, long handle cap shall be furnished on each side pump inlet.

    On the left side pump panel, (1) 2.50" gated inlet valve shall be provided with strainer, chrome swivel and plug.

    Inlet valve location shall be behind the pump panel.  A .75" bleeder valve shall be installed on the bottom of the inlet valve.  It shall be a quarter turn style valve.  Gating shall be accomplished at the top mount control panel by means of a control lever, similar to that used for the discharges.

Inlet threads are to be N.S.T.

OUTLETS                                                                     

A 1.00" combination tank refill and pump bypass line shall be provided, using a quarter turn full flow ball valve controlled from the pump operator's panel.

    There shall be (2) gated 2.50" outlets on the left side of the apparatus and terminate with male N.S.T.

    There shall be (2) gated 2.50" outlets on the right side of the apparatus and terminate with male N.S.T.

    There shall be (2) 2.50" gated outlets piped to the rear of the hosebed located one each side.  Outlet to be installed so proper clearance is provided for spanner wrenches or adapters.  Plumbing shall consist of 2.50" piping and a 2.50" full flow ball valve with the control at the pump operator's panel.

    All outlets shall incorporate a quarter turn ball valve with the control located at the pump operator's panel.

OUTLET DRAINS                                                               

A .75" drain valve shall be provided for each 2.50" or larger outlet.  The drains shall be recessed behind the panel with the control extending through the panel and located in a horizontal line along the bottom of the side pump panels.  The drain controls shall be properly labeled, identifying them to which outlet they are for.  The water discharged from the drains shall be routed so they drain below the chassis frame rails.

DELUGE RISER                                                                

    A 3.00" deluge riser shall be installed above the pump in such a manner that a monitor can be mounted and used effectively.  Piping is to be installed securely so no movement develops when the line is charged.  The riser shall be gated and controlled at the pump operator's panel.

    The deluge riser shall have a 3.00" four bolt flange for mounting the monitor.

MONITOR                                                                     

An Elkhart model 8297 "Stinger" monitor shall be properly installed on the deluge riser.  Furnished with the monitor shall be a shaper tube with tips.

OUTLET CAPS                                                                 

    Chrome plated rocker lug caps with chains are to be furnished with the side and the rear discharges.

    The 2.50" outlets shall be furnished with a 2.50"(F) NST x 2.50"(M) NST chrome plated 45 degree elbow.

23.  SPEEDLAYS                                                                   

Two 1.75" speedlay hosebeds to be located ahead of the pump enclosure.  

Each bed shall have a 2.00" preconnect line with a 2.00" quarter turn ball valve and terminate with a 1.50" N.S.T. 90 degree swivel.  Individual controls for the speedlays shall be at the pump operator's panel.  Each compartment to be capable of carrying 200 feet of 1.75" double jacketed hose with the one compartment located above the other.  Stainless steel scuffplates shall be provided at the sides and bottom of each opening on both sides.  Removable slatted aluminum  gratings to be supplied in floor of speedlay hosebed.

 24.  REEL                                                                        

One Hannay electric rewind hosereel to be installed over the pump in a recessed open compartment on the right side.  Polished stainless steel roller and guide assembly to be provided and mounted on the reel side of the apparatus.  The discharge control shall be provided at the pump operator's panel.  Plumbing shall consist of 1.50" Aeroquip hose with a 1.50" valve.  Reel capacity to be 200 feet of 1.00" booster hose.

    Reel motor to be protected from overload with an appropriately sized     automatic reset circuit breaker.  The electric rewind control shall be a     rubber covered button adjacent to the reel.  Manual rewind provisions shall also be provided with a rewind crank.

    Supplied with the hosereel shall be 150' of hose.  The booster hose shall be 1.00" with chrome plated Barway or equal couplings.  Working pressure of the hose to be a minimum of 800 PSI.

    Foam system, Pneumax 120CFM. CAF. Foampro 2001, 4 Dis Pneumax compressed Air foam System added to pump and include:

    120 CFM Compressor

    2 " Wafer check valves

    Bushing check valves

    Air valves for mounting on pump panel

    Testing at Ansul before paint

    Pierce to provide the following

PTO

Air delivey manifold

     Small air manifold

    Foampro 2001 system to include the following:

    Single agent for four (4) discharges

  Componets for truck mount, 12 volt, automatic proportioning   system.

       Includes complete 2.5 Gpm and 1/2 HP electric motor base unit.

         Micro processor control display unit, instruction 

panel nameplate, Foam pump speed sensor, "foam tank low" level sensor, motor driver Box, Diode block, foam injector fitting and complete cabling sets.          

         4 paddle wheels

         Panel mounted foam strainer

         Multiflow interface which takes the signals of up to four 

paddle wheels and communicates total flow of each.                                               

    The foam solution or foam solution/compressed air will plumbed to two crosslays, deck gun and rear 2.5” discharge.

    The deck gun will be pumbed with a separate water bypass to get the full range of water flow if not using foam.

   The flow out of the remaining three discharges will be limited by the     capacity of the foam system. 

    Foam Pro System Capacity                    Class "A" Foam

    0.1%                                           2500 GPM

    0.2%                                           1250 GPM

    0.5%                                            500 GPM

    1.0%                                            250 GPM

    3.0%                                             85 GPM

25.  PUMP AND GAUGE PANELS (Top Mount)                                           

All pump controls and gauges to be properly marked and located above the pump to the rear of the walkway.  Operator to face the rear of the truck when viewing the control panel from the operating position.  The control panel shall be in two planes.  The upper plane is to contain all the pressure gauges along with the other required gauges with the lower plane for all valve control handles.  Both planes to be full width of body.       

    The side pump panels are to be 42.00" wide and easily removable for ease of maintenance.  Polished stainless steel trim collars to be installed around all inlets and outlets.                                                     

    All outlet and inlet controls to be the lever type with direct linkage utilizing bell cranks and universal swivels to the valve itself.  The controls are to be parallel to each other and in line on the lower plane of the control panel.  The control levers are to be made of a .62" (minimum) stainless steel rod.  Controls are to have chrome plated castings encircling the opening securely mounted to the pump panel.  Identification tags for the discharge controls shall be located directly below the control handle and recessed within the same casting as the guide.  All line pressure gauges are to be mounted in individual chrome plated castings with the identification tag recessed in the casting below the gauge.  All remaining identification tags shall be mounted on the pump panel in chrome plated bezels.  Mounting of the castings and identification bezels shall be done mechanically but without having screw heads or rivet heads visible from the exterior of the apparatus.

    A 19.00" wide walkway shall be provided for the top mount control panel.  

    The walkway shall be constructed of bright aluminum treadplate and     reinforced properly.

    Pump panel controls and gauges to be illuminated by a minimum of four incandescent lights installed under a polished stainless steel shield.  One pump panel light shall come on when the pump is shifted into gear from inside the cab.  This is to afford the operator some illumination when first approaching the control panel.  The remaining lights to be actuated from a switch located on the pump panel.  Each light shall have a .125" diameter weep hole in its lens to prevent moisture retention.

    The pump and gauge panels are to be constructed of black vinyl covered metal to allow easy identification of controls and gauges along with eliminating glare.  This black vinyl material is to be purchased from the metal company with the vinyl bonded to the metal when delivered to the apparatus manufacturer.  A polished aluminum trim molding is to outline the pump panel on both sides and also the gauge panel.

The top mount gauge panel shall be hinged at the bottom with a full length stainless steel hinge.  The fasteners used to hold the panel in the upright position shall be quarter turn type.  Vinyl covered cable or chains are to be used to hold the gauge panel in the dropped position.

    A full width panel shall be provided below the top mount control panel to gain access to the pump.  The access panel shall be as large as possible and held in place with quarter turn fasteners.

    The tags used for denoting the discharge pressure gauges, controls, outlets and drains shall be color coded with each discharge having it's own unique color.

26.  PUMP PANEL GAUGES AND CONTROLS                                              

The following are to be provided on the pump and gauge panels in a neat and orderly fashion:

         Engine oil pressure gauge with visual and audible                      

         warning                                                                

         Engine water temperature gauge with visual and                         

         audible warning                                                        

         Tachometer, electric                                                   

         Half engine speed counter                                              

         Master pump drain control

         Engine throttle

         High engine temperature, low coolant indicator                         

         light

27.  PRESSURE GAUGES                                                             

The pump intake and discharge gauges shall be silicone filled and     manufactured by Span Instruments.  They shall be a minimum of 6.00" in     diameter and shall have white faces with black lettering.  Gauges are to     have a pressure range of 30"-0-600#.  The pump pressure and vacuum gauges shall be installed adjacent to each other at the pump operator's control panel.

    The individual "line" pressure gauges for the discharges shall be silicone filled and manufactured by Span Instruments.  They shall be a minimum of 2.50" in diameter and shall have white faces with black lettering.  Gauges to be compound type with a vacuum/pressure range of 30"-0-400#.  The individual pressure gauge shall be installed as close to the outlet control as practical.

ELECTRICAL                                                                  

All 12 volt electrical equipment shall be installed to conform to modern automotive practices.  All wiring to be high temperature crosslink type.  

Wiring installed by builder to be run in loom or conduit where exposed and have grommets where wire passes through sheet metal. Automatic reset circuit breakers shall be provided which conform to SAE Standards.  Wiring to be color, function and number coded.  Function and number codes shall be continuously imprinted on all wiring harness conductors at 2.00" intervals.

    Exterior exposed wire connectors shall be positive locking, and     environmentally sealed to withstand elements such as temperature extremes, moisture and automotive fluids.

    Electrical wiring and equipment shall be installed utilizing the following guidelines:                                                                 

     (1) All holes made in the roof shall be caulked with                       

         silicon, rope caulk (dum dum) is not acceptable.                       

         Large fender washers, liberally caulked, shall be                      

         used when fastening equipment to the underside of the                  

         cab roof.                                                              

     (2) Any electrical component that is installed in an                       

         exposed area shall be mounted in a manner that will                    

         not allow moisture to accumulate in it.  Exposed area                  

         is defined as any location outside of the cab or body.                 

     (3) Electrical components designed to be removed for main-                 

         tenance shall not be fastened with nuts and bolts.                     

         Metal screws shall be used in mounting these devices.                  

         Also a coil of wire must be provided behind the appli-                 

         ance to allow them to be pulled away from mounting                     

         area for inspection and service work.                                  

     (4) Corrosion preventative compound shall be applied to                    

         all terminal plugs located outside of the cab or body.                 

         All non-waterproof connections will require this                       

         compound IN the plug to prevent corrosion and for                      

         easy separation (of the plug).                                         

     (5) All lights that have their sockets in a weather expos-                 

         ed area shall have corrosion preventative compound                     

         added to the socket terminal area.                                     

     (6) All electrical terminals in exposed areas shall have                   

         silicon (1890) applied completely over the metal por-                  

         tion of the terminal.                                                  

    All emergency light switches shall be mounted on a separate panel installed in the OVERHEAD POSITION.  A master warning light switch and individual switches to be provided to allow pre-selection of emergency lights.  The light switches are to be "rocker" type with an internal indicator light to show when switch is energized.  All switches to be properly identified and mounted in a removable panel for ease in servicing.  Identification of the switches shall be done by either printing or etching on the switch panel.

    The switches and identification shall be illuminated.  All lights and reflectors required to ccmply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard #108 must be furnished.  Rear identification lights to be recessed mounted in the rear step flange for protection.                                     

Lights and wiring mounted in rear fender panels shall be protected from damage by installing a false bulkhead inside the rear fender compartments.  

    All 120/240 volt electrical systems shall be tested as follows:             

      *  Wiring and associated receptacles shall be subjected                   

         to a 1 minute, 900 volt dielectric voltage withstand                   

         test with any switches in the circuit(s) closed                        

         between live parts, including neutral and the vehicle                  

         frame.  This test shall be conducted after all body                    

         work has been completed.                                               

      *  Electrical polarity checks shall be made of                            

         permanently wired equipment and receptacles to                         

         determine that connections have been properly made.                    

      *  An operational test shall be conducted to ensure that                  

         any equipment that is permanently attached to the                      

         electrical system is properly connected and in                         

         working order.                                                         

      *  The results of the tests shall be recorded and                         

         provided to the purchaser at time of delivery.

REAR STOP/TAIL and DIRECTIONAL LIGHTS                                       

The rear stop/tail lights are to be red Weldon 2010 lights and the rear directional lights are to be amber Weldon 2000.  The lights are to be flush mounted in the rear face of the rear fender compartments.

    Rear stop/tail/directional lights are to be arrow type, installed in a polished stainless steel housing and flush mounted in the rear face of the rear fender compartments.

BACK-UP ALARM                                                               

A solid state electronic audible back-up alarm that actuates when the truck is shifted into reverse shall be provided.  The device shall sound at 60 pulses per minute and automatically adjust it's volume to maintain a minimum 5 DBA above surrounding environmental noise levels.

STEP LIGHTS                                                                 

Four step lights shall be provided.  One each side on front compartment face and two at rear illuminating the tailboard.  These shall be actuated with the pump panel light switch.

28.   COMPARTMENT LIGHTING                                                        

A 6.00" diameter light shall be provided in each enclosed compartment.

Full body side height compartments (equipped with adjustable shelves) shall have two compartment lights.  Opening the compartment door shall automatically turn compartment light(s) on.  Each light to include an ON/OFF switch for isolated control.

OPEN DOOR INDICATOR LIGHT                                                   

Two red indicator lights shall be provided and located in clear view of the driver to warn of an open passenger or equipment compartment door.  One light shall indicate the status of doors on the driver's side of the vehicle and the other shall indicate the status of the passenger and rear doors.

REAR SCENE LIGHTS                                                           

A pair of 7.00" diameter white sealed beam rear scene lights are to be provided that are actuated with a rocker switch located inside the cab within easy reach of the driver.

PERIMETER SCENE LIGHTS                                                      

Four 4.00" diameter white perimeter scene lights are to be provided around the apparatus.  One shall be installed below the front bumper, one at the rear of the apparatus and one below each side running board.  Lights are to be actuated with a rocker switch located inside the cab within easy reach of the driver.

PUMP COMPARTMENT LIGHT                                                      

A 6.00" diameter light with a switch shall be provided inside the right side pump enclosure and accessible through a door on the pump panel.  Light shall have a .125" diameter weep hole in its lens to prevent moisture retention.

 29.  DECK LIGHTS                                                                 

Two 6.00" Unity AG deck lights swivel mounted, one each side at rear of hosebed shall be provided.  One light shall be furnished with a 160,000 candle power halogen spot bulb and the other shall be furnished with a 6,000 candle power halogen flood bulb.

 HANDHELD SPOTLIGHT                                                          

A Collins CL-12 handheld spotlight shall be installed across from the officer on the instrument panel.  The light shall be furnished with the 9' coil cord.

MAP LIGHT                                                                   

A goose neck map light is to be installed on the dashboard directly across from the officer's seat.

    Mounted two between seats and one each side on back crew cab wall shall be (4) single SL-40 Stream Lights.

AIR HORNS                                                                   

Two Grover chrome air horns shall be installed.  The horns to be piped to the wet tank utilizing .38" tubing.  A pressure protection valve shall be provided in-line.  The air horns shall be actuated electrically with a foot switch at the officer's seat and the horn button in the steering wheel.

    The air horns shall be recessed in the front bumper, left side.

SIREN (Mechanical)                                                          

A Federal Q2B siren to be furnished.  Siren to be actuated by a foot switch on the officer's side and by the horn button in the steering wheel.  The driver shall have the option to control the siren or the chassis horns from the horn button by means of a selector switch located on the instrument panel.  A siren brake button shall be installed on the switch panel.  The siren is to be recessed in the front bumper, right hand side.

SIREN                                                                       

    A "Code 3" 3692 electronic siren with noise canceling microphone shall be provided.  The siren head shall be located on the Officers side.  An additional foot switch for mechanical siren siren actuation shall be installed on the driver's side.

SPEAKERS                                                                    

    Furnished with the siren shall be (2) Federal 100 watt, CP-100 speakers.  The speakers shall be recessed in the front bumper.

WARNING LIGHT (Cab Roof)                                                    

A "Code-3" model 5400AL (all lights) lightbar shall be mounted on the cab roof.  Warning light to be provided with red lens and clear bulbs.

INTERSECTION LIGHTS                                                         

A pair of intersection lights shall be located on the front outside corners of the cab and face perpendicular to the vehicle.  They shall be red Whelen 73 Mini Series with strobe bulbs.  The lights shall be mounted on bright finish metal bezels.  A rocker switch shall be provided inside the cab on the switch panel for actuation of the lights.

WARNING LIGHTS (Rear)                                                       

    A pair of flush mounted red Whelen 97 Series Max Beam flashing lights are to be located on the rear compartment faces, one each side, below the running lights.  They shall have strobe type bulbs.

WARNING LIGHTS (Side)                                                       

    Two pair of flush mounted Whelen 73 Series Mini flashing red strobe lights are to be provided.  The lights are to be located on the sides of the cab over wheel wells and body over wheel wells.

HEADLIGHT FLASHER                                                           

    The high beam headlights are to flash alternately between the left and right side with a control switch located on the cab instrument panel.

    Alternating function shall be controlled by a solid state electronic     flashing module.  Lights to automatically cancel upon switching headlights to high beam.

WARNING LIGHTS (Rear)                                                       

    Two "Code 3" Model 550 warning lights shall be provided at the rear of the truck, located one each side above the hosebed.  The lights shall have

WARNING LIGHTS (front corner)µ

Two Federal 141 warning lights shall be provided at the front of the truck, located one each corner over the visor.  The lights be clear lens with clear bulbs.  The rear warning lights are to be mounted on     stainless steel brackets with all wiring totally enclosed.  These brackets to also support the rear deck lights and clearance/marker lights.  The rear warning lights are to be mounted on top of the compartmentation with all wiring totally enclosed.  The rear deck lights shall be mounted on the beavertails high as possible.

    A circuit breaker panel shall be installed in the left front compartment.  

    A directory for each breaker shall be provided adjacent to the circuit breaker panel.  Identification of circuits shall be done in a durable manner that provides years of service.

30.  INVERTER

A Vanner-Verter Model 20-1000 shall be furnished and properly wired into the chassis battery system.  The inverter is to produce a full 1000 watts continuously of regulated 120 volt power from middle to full load and is not to be affected by high and low deviations in battery voltage.  It is to be mounted in the driver's side forward compartment and have adequate ventilation.  Master switch to be located in cab.

120 VOLT LIGHTING                                                           

    A 120 volt lighting system with (2) Tele-Light 500 watt quartz lights shall be provided with the telescoping pole located one left side of pump panel and one left side at rear of hose bed.  Wiring used for the lighting shall be a minimum of 16 gauge 3 wire cable that is properly supported and protected from injury.

    Each telescopic light shall extend a minimum of 40.0" and allow 360 degree operation of the light.  Exterior tube must be 0.145" polished anodized aluminum for superior strength.  All mounting brackets and locking castings must be Tenzaloy, and only stainless steel screws or bolts are to be used in the assembly.  The lamp head must have an insulated handle to allow use of the unit while operating and the light shall be easily adjusted using one hand.  The lamp head and brackets shall be finished with heat resisting white enamel paint.  The locking casting shall be tightened with a handwheel and under no circumstances will a cam operated locking casting be acceptable.

The circuit breaker panel shall be furnished with (1) spare 120 volt 20 amp breaker.

LOOSE EQUIPMENT                                                             

    The following equipment shall be furnished complete with any necessary mounting brackets:

    (1) 6.00" NST barrel strainer, chrome plated

    (1) 6.00" x 4.50" NST double female hydrant adapter,                        

        chrome plated

    (1) fiberglass handle, flathead axe with blade shield

    (1) fiberglass handle, pickhead axe with pick cover

    (1) 20# dry chemical extinguisher

    (1) Elkhart S-200 booster nozzle

    (1) bag of chrome, stainless steel or cadmium plated                        

        screws, nuts, bolts and washers, as used in the                         

        construction of the unit

WARRANTY - PAINT AND CORROSION                                              

Vehicle exterior paint finish shall be warranted against blistering, peeling, bubbling, lack of adhesion or any other manufacturing or material defect for a period of TWO (2) YEARS.                                       

    The unit shall also be warranted against corrosion perforation for a period of TEN (10) YEARS.                                                          

A copy of the manufacturers warranty shall be included with the bid.

PAINT - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT                                                

    Contractor shall meet or exceed all current State (his) regulations     concerning paint operations.  Pollution control shall include measures to protect the atmosphere, water and soil.  Controls shall include the     following conditions:

       1. Topcoats and primers must be chrome and lead free.                    

       2. Metal treatment chemicals must be chrome free.  The                   

          wastewater generated in the metal treatment process                   

          must be treated on site to remove any other heavy                     

          metals.                                                               

       3. Particulate emission collection from sanding oper-                    

          ations must have a 99.99% efficiency factor.                          

       4. Particulate emissions from painting operations must                   

          be collected by a dry filter or water wash process.                   

          If the dry filter means is used it must have a ef-                    

          ficiency rating of 98.00%.  Water wash systems must                   

          be 99.97% efficient.                                                  

       5. Water from water wash booths must be reused.  Solids                  

          shall be removed mechanically on a continual basis to                 

          keep the water clean.                                                 

       6. Paint wastes shall be disposed of in a environmen-                    

          tally safe manner such as use as fuel in kilns used                   

          in the cement manufacturing process - thereby extrac-                 

          ting energy from a waste material.                                    

       7. Empty metal paint containers must be cleaned, crushed                 

          and recycled to recover the metal.                                    

       8. Solvents used in clean up operations must be collect-                 

          ed, sent off site for distillation and returned for                   

          reuse.  Residue from the distillation operation to                    

          be used as fuel in off site cement kilns.                             

    Additionally, the finished apparatus shall not be manufactured with or contain products that have ozone depleting substances.  Contractor shall, upon demand, present evidence that his manufacturing facility meets the above conditions and that it is in compliance with his State EPA rules and regulations.

31.  PAINT                                                                       

All exposed metal surfaces not chrome plated, polished stainless steel or bright aluminum treadplate shall be thoroughly cleaned and prepared for painting.  The aluminum surfaces shall be properly etched using a high-pressure and high-temperature acid etching system.  All steel surfaces shall be properly treated using a 3-phase, high-temperature, cleaning/phosphatizing system.  All irregularities in painted surfaces shall be rubbed down and all seams shall be caulked before the application of the finish coat.  Both the cab and body shall be painted. 

    All removable items such as handrails, 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 finished painted after assembly are to be finished painted before assembly.  Both aluminum and steel surfaces to be painted shall be primed with a two component primer which is compatible with the finish coat.                  

    The top area of the cab to be finish painted white with the balance painted red.  The paint shall be a high quality urethane topcoat with a surface gloss of no less than 90 percent measured on a 60 degree geometry.          

   Prior to reassembly and reinstallation of lights, handrails, door hardware and any miscellaneous items, an isolation tape or gasket material must be used to prevent damage to the finish painted surfaces.  A nylon washer shall be installed under each acorn nut or metal screw that is fastened directly to a painted surface.

    Interior of compartmentation shall be painted with a gray spatter type paint.

32.  LETTERING                                                                   

An allowance for up to sixty (60) genuine gold leaf letters, approximately 3.00" high shall be provided.

    A maltese cross comprised of genuine gold leaf shall be provided on each side of the apparatus.  All gold leaf shall be totally encapsulated between two layers of clear vinyl.  The gold leaf used shall be genuine 22 karat.

    The gold leaf shall come with a 3 year warranty against fading or     deterioration.

REFLECTIVE STRIPING                                                         

    A white SCOTCHLITE band shall be provided around the apparatus at headlight level.  The band shall consist of three separate stripes.  A 1.00" stripe at the top with a 1.00" gap then a 6.00" stripe in the middle with a 1.00" gap and a 1.00" stripe at the bottom.  The SCOTCHLITE band shall be provided on the cab face at headlight level.