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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
SPECIFICATIONS FOR:
TYPE 3 FIRE FIGHTING APPARATUS BODY
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The bidder shall show that the company is in position to render prompt service to furnishreplacement parts for said apparatus. Certified parts availability, service capability and total life costwill be given serious consideration. Because of this, we reserve the right to reject any or all bids oraccept the bid deemed most advantageous to the City of Bakersfield.
If any bidder has any exceptions to the specifications, such exceptions must be stated in writing anddescribed in detail what is to purposed to be furnished in lieu of the specified requirements. Any andall exceptions must be listed on a separate sheet labeled exceptions and signed by the salesrepresentative of the apparatus being bid. Any manufacturer that is purposing any deviation fromthese specifications is required to contact the Fleet Superintendent, or his designated representative,at least two weeks prior to bid opening, so as to allow sufficient time to consider any deviations tothese specifications. In addition, the bidder shall indicate on the specification sheet in the spaceprovided to the right of each line item if that item complies with the specification or if it does not.ALL LINE ITEMS SHALL BE SO NOTED.
Prior to the award of this bid, a pre-award conference will be required of the lowest qualified bidder.
This will be to insure that all terms, conditions, specifications and a reasonable delivery time can beagreed upon by the City prior to the award of this bid.
QUALITY AND WORKMANSHIP:
The design of the apparatus shall embody the latest approved automotive engineering practices. Theworkmanship shall be of the highest quality in its respective field. Special consideration shall begiven to the following points: Accessibility of the various units which require periodic maintenance,ease of operation and symmetrical proportions. Construction shall be rugged and ample safety factorsshall be provided to carry the loads specified and to meet both on and off road requirements.
Welding shall not be employed in the assembly of the apparatus in a manner that shall prevent theready removal of any component part for service or repair. All steel welding shall follow AmericanWelding Society D1.1-96 recommendations for structural steel welding.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE:
Manufacturer shall arrange a pre-construction conference with a representative(s) from theirengineering group and the following employees from the City of Bakersfield: Two (2) employees fromthe Fire Department and one (1) employee from the Fleet Services Division. The purpose of thisconference is to insure that the details of the apparatus construction and the placement of items areclearly understood by both parties. The City of Bakersfield will pay the cost of travel, food and
lodging for its employees.
After the pre-construction conference a finalized drawing and a list of specification clarificationsshall be provided and become part of the contract documents.
INSPECTION TRIP:
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Manufacturer is to arrange for an inspection trip to the factory at the pre-delivery stage. The
inspection trip is to allow for three (3) employees of the City of Bakersfield. The City of Bakersfieldwill pay all costs of travel, food and lodging.
ADDITIONAL TRIPS:
The manufacturer shall allow the City of Bakersfield to make in progress inspections upon mutualagreement as to dates and times.
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FIRE PUMP AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
Dimensions:
Overall height shall not exceed 114 inchesOverall width shall not exceed 96 inchesOverall length shall not exceed 291 inchesAngle of approach shall not be less than 28 degreesAngle of departure shall not be less than 17 degreesAuxiliary Pump:
One (1) each 500 GPM Waterous CPT 3, 2 stage
pump unit shall be suppliedThe pump shall be powered by a John Deere T043.9Tdiesel powered engineSpark arrester shall be U.S.F.S. approvedPump performance:
500 GPM at 150 PSI350 GPM at 200 PSI250 GPM at 250 PSI
Primer:Primer shall be Waterous brand constructed of aluminumalloy, heat-treated and hard-coat anodizedPrimer shall be a 12-volt, solenoid operated, positivedisplacement rotary vane pump capable of producingsuction lifts of 20 to 30 feetPrimer control shall be a bronze push-pull valveControl shall be located on the pump operatorscontrol panelPump Cooler:
A pump cooler shall be installed to eliminate excessive
heating of water in the pumpGeneral Plumbing:
All discharge outlets 1" or larger shall be heavy duty pipeor high pressure wire braided hose designed to withstandthe normal operating pressure of the pump
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All suction inlets shall be directly piped into the intake
manifold of the pumpHeavy duty piping shall be usedRefer to Suction section for additional requirementsWhere vibration or chassis flexing may damage or loosenpiping, the pipe shall be equipped with a victaulic typecouplingValves:All side discharge and intake valves specified shall bemounted directly to the pump discharge or suctioncasingControls for these valves shall either be direct 1/4 turn
type or directly connected control rods from the valvehandle to the operators panelThe valves or valve controls shall be provided with alocking feature; either manufactured into the valve orinto the control handle
Fittings:
Victaulic coupling must be used in constructionof plumbing for ease and accessibility to performrepairs and maintenanceThis type of couplings shall be used when plumbingpasses through fixed frame workAll suction and discharge valves shall be AKRON 78series one-quarter turn ball valveThe 1 1/2" discharge valves shall have male NS threads,torque lock handle, chrome cap and chainSuctions:
The following suctions shall be provided:
Suction:
Two (2) 2-1/2" suction inlets shall be supplied; one onthe left side of the apparatus and one on the right sideof the apparatusInlets shall have chrome plated adapters with screens,plugs and chains
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A 2 1/2" tee equipped with a 2 1/2" 1/4 turn ball valve
shall be installed in the piping ahead of the auxiliarysuction valvesThe outlet side of the valves shall connect to the watertank to permit filling the tank without going through thepumpValves shall be labeled Auxiliary Tank Fill
Two (2) 4" suction inlets shall be located on the apparatus;one on the left side of the apparatus and one on the rightside of the apparatusInlets shall be 4" NS male threads and have chrome plated
adapters, with screens, long handle caps and chainsDischarge:
All valves will be manufactured by AkronAll plumbing shall be constructed with galvanized schedule40 steel pipeAll discharges will have individual drainsAll drain valves to be 1/4 turn ball typeDischarge Valve and Adapters:
All 2 1/2" discharges shall be equipped with chrome 30degree elbow (droop snoot), chrome 2 1/2" to 1 1/2"adapter, chrome 1 1/2" cap and chain
Discharge Manifold:
A discharge manifold assembly shall be provided,located near the pump panel and securely mountedThe manifold is constructed of stainless steel anddesigned to minimize friction lossTwo (2) 2 1/2" discharges located on the left side shallbe provided
One (1) 2 1/2" discharge located at rear, under hosebed,left side shall be provided
Discharge Right Side:
One (1) 2-1/2" discharge shall be located on the right side
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Two (2) 1" full flow quarter turn ball valves shall be
plumbed and located at the hose reel located overpumpFront Bumper Discharge:
Two (2) 1 1/2" discharges located at the front bumpercorners shall be providedValves shall be controlled at the bumper90 swivel type valve shall be provided at each valve,with chrome caps and chainsCrosslays:
Two (2) 1 1/2" crosslay preconnects (live Lines)shall beprovidedOutlets shall be plumbed to the hose compartment locatedabove pump panels with 2" valves and plumbingEach crosslay preconnect shall be equipped with in-line,ball type 2" full flow quarter turn discharge valves andfull flow swivel elbow outletsRelief Valve:
Relief valve shall be made of high-strength bronze alloy,and be mounted directly to the pump connecting thedischarge side of the pump to the intake side of thepumpRelief pressure control is operated from the left side pumppanel, Waterous brand, compatible with specified pumpIntake Relief Valve:
Relief valve shall be made of high-strength bronze alloy,and be a minimum of 2 1/2" diameterRelief valve shall be mounted directly to the pump intakeallowing surplus water to discharge to the atmosphere
at a location away from the pump operators positionThe discharge pipe shall terminate with a 2 1/2" maleNational standard hose thread fittingA permanent label shall be affixed near the outletthat states Intake Pressure Relief Outlet-Do Not Cap
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Pressure control to be mounted in the left side pump
panel, preset to 125 PSI, to be Waterous brandDrains:
All discharge valves shall be equipped with 3/4" 1/4turn ball drain valvesTank to Pump:
One (1) 2 1/2" Akron torque-lock valve, swing-out,one-quarter turn ball valve, controlled at leftside pump panelThe pump intake shall incorporate a check valve to
prevent water from flowing into the tank at anexcessive rate if the pump is being supplied froma pressurized source and the valve was inadvertentlyleft openNo PVC pipe shall be used in the tank to pumpplumbingFoam System:
Foam system installation shall follow all manufacturersrequirements and recommendationsFOAM-PRO, Model 2001 with a 2" HYPROFLOWMETER TEE Model 2660-0021Foam system installation shall follow NFPA 1906Plumbing between the foam tank and foam proportionershall be either stainless steel or brass - NO EXCEPTIONSFoam system pump and motor unit shall belocated in its own compartment behind the rightside pump panel access doorFOAM-PRO GPM/Totalizer display along with the foamon/off switch and foam concentrate tank low level lightshall be mounted in the master gauge panel
A check valve shall be provided in the discharge line toisolate the foam from the rest of the water plumbingFoam discharge line shall be equipped with 3/4" 1/4 turnball valveAll 1 1/2" and smaller discharges shall be plumbedfor foam, and color coded alike
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Foam Tank:
A 20 gallon polypropylene foam tank shall be installedas an integral part of the water tank
PUMP PANEL AND GAUGES
Pump Panel:
The pump controls and gauges shall be located at the leftside of the apparatus and shall be properly labeledPump panels on both side shall be easily removableThe gauge and control panels shall be two separate panelsfor ease of maintenanceThe panels, both right and left side, are constructed of12-gauge brushed stainless steel for maximum protectionagainst abrasion caused during normal useThe upper gauge panel shall be hinged with a full-lengthstainless steel hinge held closed with a 1/4 turn fastenersThe control panel shall be laid out to accommodate allnecessary controls and gauges. Configuration to bedetermined at pre-engineering conferenceThere shall be one hinged access door over the right sidepump panelThis door shall have a full-length stainless steel hingeand a 1/4 turn latching mechanismEach pump panel shall be illuminated by a minimum ofthree (3) incandescent lights installed under a stainlesssteel coverThe left pump panel lights shall be controlled by a switch
on the left pump panel and the right panel lights by aswitch on the right panel
Gauges and Controls:
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The following gauges shall be mounted on the left side
pump panel (operators location). All gauges and controlsshall be clearly identified with color coded marker platesOne (1) Engine tachometer, 3" dia. (0-4000 RPM)One (1) Pressure gauge, 4 1/2" dia. (30" vac-600 psi)(liquid filled) span brandOne (1) Compound gauge, 4 dia. (30"-600 psi)(liquid filled) span brandOne (1) Engine oil pressure, 2 1/8" dia.One (1) Primer controls.One (1) Panel light switchOne (1) Throttle control
One (1) Engine water temperature gaugeOne (1) RPM counterOne (1) Test panel.One (1) air outlet with an air protection valve that willnot allow air pressure to drop below 80 PSIAll pump panel engine gauges to be Stewart-WarnerHeavy DutyGauge:
One (1) STEWART WARNER oil pressure gauge,range 0-100 PSI with a 2-1/16" case.
Test Ports:
Vacuum/Pressure connections for testing the waterpump shall be provided. Connections shall be locatedon the pump panel.
Tank Level Gauge:
One (1) M. C. Products MC-4 water tank level gauge
shall be installed with level indicators on panel; red lensesOne (1) M. C. products MC-4 foam tank level gaugeshall be installed with level indicator on panel; amberlensesGauge:
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One (1) STEWART WARNER electric temperature
gauge, ranges from 100-240 deg with a 2-1/2" caseOne (1) pump hour meter shall be installed at the leftside pump panelOne (1) STEWART WARNER tachometer shall beinstalled on the left side pump panelPressure Gauges:
Liquid filled individual line pressure gauges shall be provided.The gauges shall be 3-1/2" in diameter with white faces andblack lettering. The gauges shall have a pressure range of30-0-600 psi. All pressure and compound gauges shall be
stainless steel liquid filled, SPAN SUB-Z II gaugesMaster Gauges:
Two (2) liquid filled pump pressure and vacuum gaugesshall be provided. The gauges shall be 4-1/2" in diameterwith white face and black lettering
Pump Engine:
Unit engine with controls at the pump panelAudio/Visual Warning System:
An audio/visual warning system shall be installed on theoperators panelThe system shall be designed to alert the pumppanel operator in the event of low oil pressure or highwater temperature
WATER TANK
Tank:
Shall be a 500 gallon T shaped water tank, fabricatedof 1/2" thick polypropylene sheetThe polypropylene sheet shall be non-corrosive stressrelieved thermo-plastic, burgundy in color, and U.V.stabilized for maximum protectionAll joints and seams shall be nitrogen welded and tested
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for maximum strength and integrity
Tank top to be fitted with removable lifting eyes designedwith a 3 to 1 safety factor to facilitate removalThe water tank shall have a lifetime warrantyBaffles:
Baffled in accordance with the National Fire ProtectionAssociation Pamphlet No. 1901, current edition,Standard for Pumper Fire Apparatus
Top air vent holes and bottom water drain holes shallbe designed to allow free flow of water and provide
complete draining of the tankTransverse swash partitions shall be manufactured of 3/8"polypropylene and extend form the floor of the tankthrough the cover to allow for positive welding andmaximum integrityAll swash partitions shall interlock with one another andare welded to each other as well as to the walls of the tankFill Tower And Overflow:
Tank shall have a combination vent and manual filltowerFill tower shall be constructed of 1/2" polyproplene andshall be a minimum dimension of 8" square outer perimeterTower to be located in the left front corner of the tankActual location to be determined at pre-constructionmeetingTower shall have a removable polyproplene screen and ahinged coverInside the fill tower approximately 4" down from thetop, shall be fastened a combination vent overflow pipeThe tank overflow shall be of sufficient size to prevent
damage to the tank when being filled from a hydrant
All excess water discharged from the overflow systemshall be discharged into the ground at a point aft of therear axle
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Water shall not be discharged onto compartments,
mechanical components or electrical componentsSump:
Sump shall be constructed of 1/2" polyproplene andshall have approximately 1 cubic foot capacitySump to have an anti-swirl baffle to prevent a watervortexSump shall be located as near the center of the tank aspracticalTank outlet to pump shall be 3" National Pipe ThreadA suitable sediment trap shall be provided in the bottom
of sumpThe sediment trap shall have a 4" National Pipe Threadoutlet with a removable clean-out plugMounting:
Tank shall be installed so that it can be removed withoutremoving the body or other major parts of the apparatusTank frame shall have 3" 4.1# structural channelcross members with a 2"x2"x1/4" structural angle perimeterThe maximum unsupported area shall not exceed 530square inchesThe isolation sill of rubber (60D hardness) shall beplaced between the tank and the base frameThe rubber sill shall provide a cushion and vibration barrierbetween the tank frame and chassis frame due to thecharacteristics of the rubberPoly Tank Mounting Frame:
Tank frame shall be located so that poly tank can beinstalled or removed without removing the body orother major parts of the apparatus
Tank frame shall consist of 3"x4.1# structural steelchannel cross members with a 2"x2"x1/4" steel structuralangle perimeterThe maximum unsupported area shall not exceed 530square inchesAn isolation sill of rubber (60D hardness) shall be
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placed between the tank and the base frame
The rubber sill provides a cushion and vibration barrierbetween the tank frame and tankBODY AND COMPARTMENTS
General:
Understructure:
The fire apparatus body shall be supported by a heavy dutystructural support systemStructural channel shall be welded together then bolted tochassis frame
No welding of understructure to chassis frame shall beinvolved unless so notedThe bolting of the understructure to chassis frame andapparatus body shall facilitate the ease of second timeretrofit due to age or accidentBody understructure shall be constructed of heavy dutystructural steelChannel shall be 3" wide with a flange width of 1.41" andweb thickness of .170" minimumConstruction and mounting to be designed for off-roaduseBody Construction:
The apparatus body shall be constructed of galvanized steelor stainless steelNo aluminum is acceptableThe body shall be modular in design for easy repair andreplacementRight and left sides, front body panel and rear compart-ments shall be bolted togetherEach compartment shall have sweep-out floors with no
obstruction at the floor bottomAll compartments shall be ventilated to prevent conden-sationTop surface of left and right compartments to beconstructed with 3/16" aluminum diamond plate tomatch hose bed cover
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Diamond plate to be broke over side, front and rear and
shall be tig welded at cornersForward face of left and right compartments shall becovered with 3/16 aluminum diamond plateIn order to prevent cracks from flexing, the body andpump enclosure shall be separate modules
Rear Compartment/Lower B. Tail:
One (1) compartment ahead of rear step with double doorsshall be approximately 48"W x 24"H x 20" DAll vertical surfaces adjacent to tailboard shall
be covered with 3/16" aluminum treadplate. Details tobe provided at pre-construction conferenceFull Left Side Compartmentation:
Full side compartmentation, sizes as follows:
One (1) compartment located directly above the rear axleshall have two (2) door openings and approximatedimensions of 99"W x 31"H x 13"DOne (1) compartment located in front of the rear axleshall be approximately 16"W x 31"H x 24"DOne (1) compartment located directly behind the rear axleshall have approximate dimensions of 27"W x 31"H x 24"D
Full Right Side Compartmentation:
Full side compartmentation, sizes as follows:
One (1) compartment located directly above the rear axleshall have two (2) door openings and approximatedimensions of 99"W x 31"H x 13"DOne (1) compartment located in front of the rear axle
shall be approximately 16"W x 31"H x 24"DOne (1) compartment located directly behind the rear axleshall have approximate dimensions of 27"W x 31"H x 24"D
Compartment Doors (Single):
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Doors shall be overlapping, pan style
Door skins to be with contoured and radiused door edgesto provide a smooth perimeterDoor to have a bulb type seal around the perimeter of thedoor opening providing a weather tight sealDoor seals to be closed cell neopreneHinges to be heavy duty stainless steel continuous-typewith 1/4" pins and 1" joint lengthsDoor latches to be Eberhard 3-206U Slam Type withadjustable bronze strikers and stainless steel bent Dring handlesAll doors shall have Hansen #5 door retainers
Compartment Doors (Double):
Doors shall be overlapping, pan styleDoor skins to be with contoured and radiused door edgesto provide a smooth perimeterDoor to have a bulb type seal around the perimeter of thedoor opening providing a weather tight sealDoor seals to be closed cell neopreneHinges to be heavy duty stainless steel continuous-typewith 1/4" pins and 1" joint lengthsDoor latches to be Eberhard 3-206U Slam Type withadjustable bronze strikers and stainless steel bent Dring handlesAll doors shall have Hansen #5 door retainersDouble doors to have a manual release, slam type latchinstalled at the top corners of the second doorCompartment Doors (Lift-Up):
Doors shall be overlapping, pan styleDoor skins to be with contoured and radiused door edgesto provide a smooth perimeter
Door to have a bulb type seal around the perimeter of thedoor opening providing a weather tight sealDoor seals to be closed cell neopreneHinges to be heavy duty stainless steel continuous-typewith 1/4" pins and 1" joint lengthsDoor latches to be Eberhard 3-206U Slam Type with
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adjustable bronze strikers and stainless steel bent D
ring handlesGas spring door retainers shall be providedSlide Out Trays:
Two (2) trays shall be installed in the side compartmentsbehind the rear axleThe trays shall be aluminum and removable by designA manual, positive locking mechanism shall be provided tolock the tray in both the stowed and extended positionsThe trays shall be capable of supporting a minimum of250 pounds
Compartment Shelves:
Adjustable shelves to be constructed of .188 aluminumwith a 1 1/2", 90 break on four (4) sidesShelf corners shall have aluminum angle mountingbrackets bolted to channels to allow adjustment of shelfheightLocation and number of shelves to be determined byCity representatives at pre-construction conferenceAll compartments and shelves shall have red dri-dekinstalled, including beveled edgingCrosslay Full-Width:
Full width crosslays shall be mounted on top of the pumpenclosure for two (2) 200' of 1-3/4" hose (each)Crosslay Cover:
There shall be a crosslay cover fabricated from .188"aluminum diamond plate with a hose deflector lip oneach endThe cover shall have a full-length, polished hinge, 1/4"
pin and 1" joint lengthThe cover to be sturdy enough to support the weight fortwo people (500 pounds) standing on the coverHosebed Slats:
Main hosebeds and crosslays shall have a removable aluminum
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slatted floor, with a minimum thickness of 3/4" and
radiused edges to prevent damage to hose
Hosebed Dividers:
Four (4) adjustable hosebed dividers fabricated from 1/4"aluminum shall be provided dividing each hosebed storagecompartment into five (5) hose storage areasDividers to be a capped design, with rounded edgesDividers to be bolted to Unistrut channel allowing foradjustmentMain hosebed shall meet, at a minimum, hose capacity
for Type III Engine as per Fire Service Field OperationsGuide ICS 420-1In addition to the above, 800' of 2 1/2" double jacketedhose storage shall be providedHosebed Covers:
Two (2) hosebed storage covers shall be providedconstructed from 3/16" aluminum alloy 3003-H14diamond plateThe covers shall have full-length, stainless steel hingeswith 1/4" pins and 1" joint lengthsEach cover shall support at least 500 pounds of weightTwo (2) knurled stainless steel handrails, or extrudedaluminum handrails, shall be provided on the rear edge ofthe aluminum diamond plate hosebed coverEach cover shall have a gas door retainer to assist in openingand to hold the cover open at 90 degreesHosebed cover design and construction shall not restrictadjustment of hosebed dividers, nor rely on dividers forsupportHosebed End Covers:
Two (2) hosebed and covers shall be provided made from20 oz. vinylEnd covers shall have a velcro center overlapping seam andshall be red to match the color of the bodyFender and Liners:
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Fenders for the rear dual wheels shall be provided
The fenders are constructed out of stainless steelCircular fender liners shall be provided for prevention ofrust pockets and ease of maintenanceRunning Boards:
Running boards shall be located below pump panels onboth the left and right sidesThey shall be constructed of .188" aluminum diamondplate with a double break leading edgeRunning boards to be bolted directly to the pump housingstructure supports
Running boards shall incorporate, one of each side,a hose tray capable of holding 35 feet of 2 1/2"double jacketed hose, under the running bedDrainage shall be provided for the hose traysRub Rails and Wheel Wells:
The lower portion of the body shall have bright finishextruded aluminum around their perimeter to protectthe body against damagePolished stainless steel fenderettes shall be providedaround rear wheel openingsHandrails on Beavertail:
Shall be 1 1/4" diameter knurled stainless steel, or extrudedaluminum approximately 36" longChrome plated ends shall be providedHandrails Below Hosebed:
Shall be 1 1/4" diameter knurled stainless steel or extrudedaluminum, approximately 62" longChrome plated end caps shall be provided
Location to be determined at pre-construction conferenceHandrail at the Pump Panel:
Shall be 1 1/4" diameter knurled stainless steel orextruded aluminum, approximately 24" longCompartment for Suction Hose and Ladder:
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A ladder compartment shall be fabricated and installed
horizontally below the hosebedLadder compartment shall accommodate a Little GiantBrand Model #22 and a Duo-Safety series 585-Afolding ladder, 10 footCompartment shall also accommodate two (2) 6 footfiberglass pike polesPike poles shall have Nupla Featherweight handlesDesign and configuration of compartment to be determinedat pre-construction conferenceHard Suction Hose Mounting Trays:
Three (3) hard suction hose tray shall be mounted in theladder storage compartmentEach tray shall have the capacity to hold 7 feet of 4"hard suction hoseTrays shall be made of 14 gauge T-304 #4 stainless steelPlacement of trays shall be determined at the pre-construction conferenceHard Suction Hose:Three (3)sections of 4" diameter corrugated hard suctionhose, each 7 feet in length, shall be suppliedSuction hose shall be National Hose Specification#55-CHD-77The ends shall be long handled, lightweightPyrolite or equalA 4" Akron, Style 340 Barrel Suction Strainer, Pryoliteor equal shall be providedFront Bumper Hose Tray:
Two (2) front bumper hose trays shall be installedLength of bumper extension, front bumper dischargevalve placement and hose tray size to be determined
at pre-construction conferenceRight Bottle Storage:Two (2) self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)bottle compartments shall be installedDoors shall be grain polished cast aluminumTubes shall accommodate survivaire 4.5 SCBA bottles,
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with cast aluminum end caps
Left Bottle Storage:
Two (2) self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)bottle compartments shall be installedDoors shall be grain polished cast aluminumTubes shall accommodate Survivare 4.5 SCBA bottleswith cast aluminum end caps
Rear Steps:
Four (4) permanent triangular steps shall be mounted atthe rear of the apparatus between beavertail side panel and
rear surface to facilitate climbing to the top of the hosebedTailboard:
Rear step to be constructed from aluminum diamond plateattached to structural tubingRear step to be spaced away from rear body for drainageand accidental damageStep to be at least 12" deep, depending on required angle ofdeparture. To be discussed at pre-construction conferenceRear Tow Eyes:
Two (2) chrome plated tow eyes shall be installed at reardirectly off chassis frame rail
Front Tow Eyes:Two (2) chrome plated tow eyes shall be installed onthe frame rails at the from bumper area - placement tobe determined at pre-construction conference
LIGHTING
N.F.P.A. Lighting:
Lighting shall be Whelen Part Number 041-1901 BFDType III (light bar configuration attachment A)Wiring and Lighting:
The wiring to all lights shall be of adequate size to carrythe necessary load and all wiring shall be adequately
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protected and secured
The wiring shall be run in braided looms to conduitRubber grommets shall be placed at all points where wiringor looms pass through body panelsAll wiring shall be protected from heat, oil, water andmechanical injuryAll wiring shall be number and color codedAll special lights shall be protected by individual thermalcircuit breakersAll wiring shall be SXL high heat resistant type enclosedwith a split case multi-directional convoluted loomAll warning lights shall be wired through a Master Switch
located in the cab ceiling cowling above windshield atoperators/drivers locationP.C.B. Electrical System/Wildland:
General Body Electrical:The body electrical system shall be designed as an integratedelectrical package specifically engineered for fire apparatusapplicationThe integrated electrical system will be comprised of acentral power distribution panel which interfaces to thebody and chassis through an engineered harness systemDistribution Panel:The electrical distribution panel and circuits must behoused in a sealed enclosureAll circuit entry points to the distribution panel must bemade through locking bulkhead style connectors whichare sealed at the panel wall by formed gasketsThe distribution panel will incorporate a sealed bulkheadstyle stud for the main power source connection to theinternal circuitsA grounded stud shall be incorporated onto the panel
enclosureAll internal wire end terminal, including locking bulkheadconnectors, shall be mechanically affixed to the wire endsby machine terminal crimping pressesNo hand crimped terminals will be acceptableAll internal splices shall be ultrasonically welded
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connections - no butt style connections will be acceptable
All internal wiring shall be of the high temperature GXLtype wire and shall be protected by wiring duct whereverpossible
The electrical distribution panel shall consist of seven (7)power distribution repaysThe power distribution relays shall be replaceable, SPDTautomotive style, rated at a minimum of 30 amperes
The power distribution relay activation circuit polarity shallbe selectable between positive or ground input
Each relay shall be protected by an appropriately ratedcircuit breakerDiagnostic LEDs shall be present to indicate when theswitch input is activated, the polarity of the switchactivation signal, power to the relay buss, and power throughthe repay when activatedConnections to the distribution panel shall utilize springloaded cage clamp style connectors (Wago or equivalent)wherever possibleScrew clamp type connections are not acceptableThe distribution panel shall also contain circuits ancillaryto the required DOT signals and other body functionsThe complete body electrical system shall be 100%documented and contain independent circuit diagramswith point wiring information, as well as a generalcomponent diagram attached to the inside cover of thedistribution panel enclosureThe body electrical panel shall be capable of beingcompletely disconnected and fully tested by a computerizedcircuit analyzerA computer printout of the tested enclosure shall be
provided upon requestWiring Harnesses:
Separate wiring harnesses shall be provided for the left andright side of the body, pump panel and the cabWiring to be 14 gauge with circuit function inprinting
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Wiring shall be installed in a loom
Harnesses shall be equipped with Deutsch typecontacts/connectors, type GXL cross link wire shall beusedAir Horn Switch:
Air horn to be activated by overhead lanyardElectrical System Manager:
An electrical system manager shall be installedThis shall monitor and control the electrical loadsIncluded is a flashing warning light for low voltage and
battery dischargeManager shall include a sequencing soft start foremergency lightsFog Lights:
Two (2) Perlox 200T, or equal, sealed beam fog lightsshall be mounted in the front bumperControl switch shall be mounted in cab with emergencylight switchesHeadlights:
Visual warning device shall be provided and installedas follows:
Headlight flasher, electric traffic mover, variable patternshall be provided and controlled at cab cowlingNo daytime running lights shall be providedSignal Lights:
A set of WHELEN rectangular lights shall be installedon the rear of the apparatus, both sides, in a cast-4
housingOne (1) amber turn signal shall be installed on the leftand right rear side of the apparatusOne (1) red driving/stop light shall be installed on the leftand right rear side of the apparatusOne (1) clear back-up light shall be installed on the left and
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right rear side of the apparatus
Compartment Lights:
One (1) door operated compartment interior light,centrally located, provided in each compartmentFlood Lights:
Two (2) 500 watt adjustable portable lights shall bemounted on telescopic standards located at the rear ofthe crosslay beds, or in front of the main hosebedLights shall be separately switched and capable ofbeing detached and used at a remote location
Power to be provided by a Redi-line Model DA126-K00,1600 watt transformer; mounting location to be determinedat pre-construction conferenceOn each side pump panel a twist lock receptacle,NEMA L5-15, shall be provided next to the receptacleA waterproof pushbutton switch to activate the lights whenon the apparatus shall be placed next to the twist lockreceptacleHand-Held Spotlight:
A hand-held spotlight with a momentary switch shall beprovidedStream Light:
One (1) orange stream light and charger shall be suppliedPump Compartment Lights:
One (1) Pump compartment light with automatic switchshall be provided and located within the pumpcompartmentPump Panel Lights:
A minimum of three (3) pump panel lights shall be installedon the left and right side pump panelsDoor Ajar Indicator Light:
One (1) open compartment red warning light, located at
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cab cowling above windshield
Ground Illumination Lights:
Six (6) lights shall be providedLocations shall be determined at pre-constructionconferenceMarker Lights:
Marker lights shall be provided per D.O.T. specificationsLights shall be of the L.E.D. type
Rear Tail Board Step Lights:
Red marker lights shall be recessed in the rear tailboardL.E.D. type shall be providedEach rear triangular step shall have a light mounted underit to illuminate access to hosebed
License Plate:
Rear license plate light and bracket shall be providedReflectors:
Red rectangular reflectors shall be providedSiren:
1 each Unitrol V280K-4 4-foot remote with siren andPA control system
1 each VDMK amplifier1 each VMCO BOT Cable1 each Steering water horn switch to control wail to yelp
tap downSpeaker:
Two (2) CPI brand 100 watt siren speakers, recess mountedin front bumper, one on each size with the casting thatwould fit into a Freightliner bumperBack-up Alarm:
POLLAK #41-720 or equal back-up alarm shall be wired
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into the backup light circuit
Alarm shall beet SAE J994 Type D standardAir Horn:
Two (2) Grover 24" chrome plated brass, stuttertone airhorns shall be supplied and installed on the left andright side of the hoodAir horns shall have an electrically activated air solenoidvalveAir horn shall be activated from a lanyard located in thecab within easy reach of the driver
PAINT, STRIPING AND LETTERING
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
Unit shall be painted with a paint equal to Imron 5000
N6061 red, providing a lustrous, polished finish
All surfaces shall be steam cleaned, phosphatized and
marine epoxy primed prior to the application of the
finish coats and all exterior sheet metal is to be
throughly ground prior to priming
The components are to be finish painted prior tomounting, and the unit shall be treated against
corrosion during construction (Ziebart, Quaker,
Coar or equivalent pre-approved process)
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The cab roof shall be painted with a paint equal to
DuPont Imron 817U white down to a line to bedetermined at pre-engineering conference
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 finish painted after
assembly shall be finish painted before assembly
Both aluminum and steel surfaces to be painted shall beprimed with a two (2) component primer which is
compatible with the finish coat
The cab shall be two-tone, with the upper section painted
white and lower section of the cab and body painted red
Separation of the red and white cab shall be determined at
the pre-engineering conference
Red portion of cab shall be repainted to match the red ofthe bodyCompartment interiors shall have a cobweb splatterstyle finishThe color shall be white with black cobwebbingStriping:
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4" wide white reflective stripe shall be provided
Stripe to start on the bottom of the cab doorStripe is to be broken for the operators stand continuing onthe body full-length, top of stripe to be approximatelyeven with the compartment door topsPlacement and width of stripe to be determined at pre-construction conferenceLettering and Striping:
Lettering and striping shall be provided as directed by thefire department
ON-BOARD EQUIPMENT
Mud Flaps:
A pair of rubber 24"x24" mud flaps shall be provided andinstalled on the left and right rear side of the wheel wells
Chock Blocks:
Two (2) wheel blocks shall be provided mounted underthe left running board Zico brandThe size shall be appropriate to the tire size
Ladder:
One (1) Little Giant Model #22 ladder shall be providedHose Reels:
Two (2) stainless steel Hannay hose reels with electricrewind and bearing brake shall be providedReels are designed to handle 200 feet of 3/4" Booster hose,800 PSI working pressureContractor shall furnish and install all fittings and
equipment to make them operationalT-M swivel joints will be usedRewind control switch to be mounted at a location to bedetermined at pre-construction conferenceRollers and spools (all chrome)are to be provided andmounted on the outside of hose reel
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Rollers and spools are to encircle the hose
Hose reels to be designed and constructed to fit overpump enclosure, not to exceed maximum height of cabAll fittings for Booster Hose shall be chrome platedTwo (2) TASK Force Tip, B-BGH, 10-125 gpm nozzlesshall be supplied with holders, one (1) mounted on eachside of apparatusLocation of hose reels and nozzle holders will bedetermined at pre-construction conferenceFolding Steps:
Four (4) folding steps installed at the front of the
compartments as directed by the departmentBackup Camera:
Intel back up camera shall be installed with switchablemonitor. Camera shall be mounted in a crush resistantenclosure at the rear of the apparatusCamera must be protectively mounted, flush if possible
Monitor location to be determined at pre-constructionconferenceCab Modifications:
Fuel tank and battery box to be covered with 3/16aluminum treadplateEvery effort shall be made to have each side look similarto the otherStep shall be built into the coversBattery box shall have a hinged access door for checkingbatteriesFuel tank cover shall be removable if the changing fueltank is necessary
4" red flush mounted freeway lights shall be mounted asnear to the cower outside edge of the interior of the dooras possibleLight shall come on and flash whenever the door is open6" cab light shall be installed in center of cab
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Light shall have three positions switch for white, off, red
Location of all controls and switches to be determined atpre-construction meetingTwo (2) high intensity bullet map lights to be mountedin cowling over windshield (one fixture in center)A Murphymatic solid state electronic battery charger,Model #BC-1208, shall be installed to charge thebattery packA 1,000 watt, 120 volt immersion type engine heater shallbe installedThe battery charger and engine heater shall be wired intoa Kussmaul Auto-Eject Plug System, the location of which
will be determined at the pre-construction conferenceA Battery Master Disconnect Switch(all on/all off) shallbe providedBumper Extension:
The final length of the bumper extension and equipmentplacement within and upon the extension area shall bedetermined at the pre-construction conferenceA balance of equipment needs and angle of approach isthe controlling factor for final extension length
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EXHIBIT ABAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT
NFPA 1901 LIGHTING PACKAGE (NO EXCEPTIONS)Zone A (Front):
Upper: (1) Model 9310NFPA Lightbar 85" with Emitter, SEE DRAWING
Lower: (2) Whelen Model 64HO20RU 64 linear strobe light heads to be mounted in
headlight cluster (red)
Zone B (Passenger Side):
Lower: (2) Whelen Model 73FC20RU linear strobes with flange, (red)
(1) Whelen Model 52FPLFRR LED Surface mount, Midship (red)
Zone D (Drivers Side):
Lower: (2) Whelen Model 73FC20RU linear strobes with flange, (red)
(1) Whelen Model 52FRLFRR LED Surface mount, Midship (red)
Zone C (Rear):
Upper: (2) RB2012HA rotating beacons (amber)
(2) 64FC20AU linear strobes with flange (amber)
Lower: (2) 64CO20RU linear strobes (red), mounted in CAST4 (red)
Strobe Power Supply: (3) Whelen Model ISP-74 70 watt strobe power supply to fire 10
strobe lightheads
NOTE: Total average amperage draw for system: 45 amps
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (NOT INCLUDED WITH NFPA SYSTEM)
Front: (1) 73FCAORU Steady burn halogen mounted in grill (red)
(1) SSF2150 headlight flasher
Or: (1) UHF2150 with DRL2150 for vehicles with Daytime Running Lights
Rear: (2) CAST4 Aluminum housing for Strobe and Stop/Tail/Turn
(2) 64 Series Back Up light mounted in CAST4 housing
(2) 64 Series Amber turn arrow mounted in CAST4 housing
(1) TA837A Special - 6 Lamp program
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LIGHTBAR: (1) Option 9ALY Alley lights
(1) Option 9592 Opticom Emitter. OFF in blocking Mode