Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 Town of Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Chief Michael Williams August 18, 2011 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FIRE APPARATUS Introduction The Town of Hooksett NH seeks proposals from qualified Fire apparatus vendors for a new International Model 7600 6x4 Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker. Attached are the items that shall be included in the unit as well as vehicle specifications.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 It is the Town’s intent that this RFP shall permit competition. It shall be the respondent's responsibility to advise the Coordinator in writing if any language, requirement, specification, etc., or any combination thereof, inadvertently restricts or limits the requirements stated in this RFP to a single source. Such notification must be received not later than ten (10) days prior to the proposal acceptance date.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 the apparatus, hose bed volume dimensions indicating the hosebed width, length, and height. Submission of "similar to" or "standard" drawings, or statements referencing submission of drawings after award of contract, will disqualify the bid. No exceptions will be permitted to this section of the document. SUBMISSION OF BID REQUIREMENTS Bids shall be submitted in accordance with the following instructions: 1.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 Firm Pricing Proposed fees must be firm for Town acceptance for 365 days from acceptance date of proposals. INTENT OF SPECIFICATIONS It is the intent of these specifications to cover the furnishing and delivery to the Hooksett Fire Department a completed fire apparatus equipped as hereafter specified.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 sound and the outward appearance remains in a “like new” condition, with minimal maintenance and upkeep, throughout the service life of the apparatus. Aluminum apparatus bodies and differing construction designs will be reviewed and considered only if the builder / manufacturer will meet the same “Body Structural Warranty” requirements specified in this bid document.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 LIABILITY The bidder, if his bid is accepted, shall defend any and all suits and assume all liability for use of any patented process, device, or article forming a part of the completed vehicle or any appliance under the contract. INSPECTION TRIP One (1) inspection trip for up to three (3) Fire Department personnel shall be made to the manufacturer's facility during the course of construction of the apparatus.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 E. Final build measurement data sheet showing the following: 1) Bumper extension 2) Wheelbase 3) Rear overhang 4) Cab measurements from the ground to the bottom of the cab at all four corners and the frame to cab extreme at the frame height for all four corners of the cab.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 Where bidder's specifications and/or construction differ in any way from the bid specification, a full and complete description in specification shall be required. Drawings shall also be required to show alternative construction methods. Partial descriptions, or general clarifications covering groups of sections of the specification, shall be unacceptable and shall be cause for complete rejection of the bid.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 being supplied as maintenance and operation manual shall not be acceptable under the conditions of this bid. This vehicle shall be in operation for a minimum of twenty (20) years. Fiscal responsibility of the vehicle extends beyond the initial cost of the apparatus. Reducing service and maintenance costs of the vehicle during it's useful life is a major consideration in the purchase of this apparatus.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 ORIGIN OF MANUFACTURER Any manufacturer submitting a proposal or bid to these specifications shall meet the following conditions: 1. The manufacturer of the apparatus herein specified shall be wholly owned (100%) and managed by a company, corporation and/or parent company that is wholly based and permanently resides in the United States of America. 2.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 4EBD 4ETE AIR DRYER {Meritor Wabco System Saver 1200} with Heater BRAKE CHAMBERS, FRONT AXLE {Haldex} 24 SqIn 4EVL BRAKE CHAMBERS, REAR AXLE {Haldex GC3030LHDHO} 30/30 Spring Brake 4NDB BRAKES, REAR, AIR CAM S-Cam; 16.5" x 7.0"; Includes 30/30 Sq.In. Long Stroke Brake Chamber and Spring Actuated Parking Brake 4SPM 5710 AIR COMPRESSOR {Bendix} 15.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker 8XAH Bid # 11-05 9585 CIRCUIT BREAKERS Manual-Reset (Main Panel) SAE Type III With Trip Indicators, Replaces All Fuses Except For 5-Amp Fuses FENDER EXTENSIONS Rubber 9HAN INSULATION, UNDER HOOD for Sound Abatement 9HBM GRILLE Stationary, Chrome 9HBN INSULATION, SPLASH PANELS for Sound Abatement 9WBB GRILLE EMBER SCREEN Mounted to Grille to Keep Hot Embers out of Engine Air Intake System 9WBK FRONT END Tilting, F
Bidder Complies Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 13WUE ALLISON SPARE INPUT/OUTPUT for Emergency Vehicle Series (EVS); Fire/ Pumper, Tank, Aerial/Ladder 13WYL SHIFT CONTROL PARAMETERS Transmission programmed to force 2 when engine compression brake is engaged. th Transmission programmed for 4 speed and 5 activated with mode button.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 16SDU MIRRORS (2) {Lang Mekra} Styled; Rectangular, 7.09" x 15.75" & Integral Convex Both Sides, 102" Inside Spacing, Breakaway Type, Heated Heads Thermostatically Controlled, Power Both Sides, Clearance Lights LED, Bright Finish Heads & Brackets 16SJX MIRROR, CONVEX, HOOD MOUNTED (2) {Lang Mekra} Bright, Heated, Left and Right Sides 7.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 EXTERIOR WALL DIAMOND PLATE The cab lower exterior rear wall shall be covered with a single sheet of bright aluminum treadplate to protect the back of the cab from scratches. FRONT WHEEL TRIM The front axle shall be trimmed with mirror finish, 304L grade, non-corrosive stainless steel 'baby moon' hub caps with an opening for viewing the oil seal cover, and bright finished nut covers.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING DEVICE Each tire installed on the apparatus shall be equipped with a tire pressure monitoring device. The device shall consist of a valve stem cap with an LED tire alert to indicate tire pressure conditions. The LED will flash when the tire drops 8 psi below the factory setting. AIR HORNS Dual stutter tone air horns shall be supplied & mounted one (1) each side of the hood.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 SIREN CONTROL SWITCHES One (1) foot switch for the siren shall be provided on the left side of the driver's side cab floor and one (1) on the right side of the officer's side cab floor to operate the Q Siren. SIREN SPEAKER There shall be one (1) Cast Products polished aluminum 100 watt speaker provided.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 performance the camera shall have a non-corrosive mounting bracket and stainless steel hardware. The backup camera shall be mounted at the rear of the apparatus beneath the hosebed. 12VDC POWER POINT A 12 volt, socket (cigarette lighter) type, receptacle shall be provided with a protective hinged cover.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 modular design. A stainless steel framework shall provide the support for the mounting of the pump lower panels. Stainless steel structure shall be provided as a support behind all control push-pull handles enabling a firm foundation for operation of the valve control. An upper stainless framework shall encompass the crosslay hose bed and walk way area for operation of the deck gun.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 PUMP SERVICE ACCESS REQUIREMENTS It is the opinion that service access to the pump, valves, gauges and controls are of the utmost importance. Special consideration shall be taken when evaluating the pump module design of the offered. Pump panels that offer little to no access without the use of tools shall not be considered compliant with this requirement.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 MASTER GAUGES The pump master vacuum and pressure gauges shall be 4-1/2" in diameter with white dial face gauges with black lettering and markings. The master vacuum gauge shall be a compound style gauge with a vacuum/pressure range of -30" - 0 - 400 psig with the dial face of the gauge labeled in black INTAKE.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 PUMP PANEL LIGHTING The pump operator's panel shall be supplied with a LED light system. LED strip lights with a stainless steel hood shall be mounted across the top of the pump panel gauges and controls on each side. All pump module lighting shall illuminate automatically when the parking brake is engaged. DRAIN DISCHARGES The 3/4 inch drain valves shall be equipped with 90-degree fittings with 3/4" I.D.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 PNEUMATIC PUMP SHIFT The pump shift shall be air operated and shall incorporate an air double action piston to shift from road to pump and back. A manual or electric operated pump shift mechanism is not acceptable. The pump shift switch shall be mounted in the cab and identified as "AIR PUMP SHIFT" and include instructions permanently inscribed on the pump shift switch plate.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 ELECTRONIC PUMP MANUALS Two (2) sets of electronic fire pump service and operation manuals shall be provided with the completed apparatus. LEFT & RIGHT SIDE STEAMER INLETS There shall be one (1) steamer inlet furnished on the left side pump panel & One (1) on the Right side pump panel. The suction inlets shall have 6" NST threads.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 RIGHT SIDE DISCHARGE #4 The second from the forward discharge on the right (curb) side of the pump panel shall contain: A 3" discharge shall be provided. The discharge outlet shall have a 3" quarter-turn swing-out valve. The discharge shall be provided with chrome plated 30-degree discharge elbow with 3" NST male threads that extends through the pump panel.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 CROSSLAY HOSEBED COVER A diamond plate hose bed cover shall be provided over the crosslay hosebeds. The cover shall be hinged so it lifts forward. BOOSTER HOSE REEL A Hannay booster hose reel with leak proof ball bearing swing joint, adjustable friction brake, and electric rewind shall be furnished.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 exchanger to assist in engine cooling during pumping operations. The heat exchanger line shall be controlled at the pump operator's panel with a Class 1 valve. WATER TANK CONSTRUCTION The tank shall have a rated capacity in U.S. gallons, complete with lifetime warranty. The tank manufacturer shall mark the tank and furnish notice that indicates proof of warranty.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 100" and shall be completely modular in design, allowing transfer of body components to a new chassis in the event of an accident or wear. Body components shall be removable from the chassis without cutting or bending. The entire apparatus body shall be precision machined fabricated bolted construction, properly reinforced with integral flanges eliminating the need for add-on structural shapes.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 Aluminum overlay cap walks are unacceptable. REAR TAILBOARD A rear tailboard 18" deep shall be provided at the rear from punched & polished stainless steel meeting NFPA 1901 step requirements. The tailboard shall provide protection for the side body compartments and shall provide recessed mounting for the rear ICC marker lights. It shall be bolted to the rear support structure.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 A self locking direct control shall be provided on the valve. One (1) 3" NST Male Rigid to 5" Storz hard coated aluminum adapter shall be provided. (ref. TFT AA2ST-NL) One (1) 5" Storz cap and chain with a suction gasket shall be provided. (ref.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 REAR OF WHEEL WELL There shall be one (1) low side, rescue style compartment behind the rear wheels. It shall have approximate dimensions of 51" wide x 30" high x 24" deep. With one (1) adjustable shelf HINGED DOOR CONSTRUCTION - LEFT SIDE All left side compartments shall be provided with hinged doors.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 REAR QUICK DUMP A 10” Newton Stainless steel electric operated, quick dump valve shall be installed at the rear center of the water tank. The dump valve shall be controlled by a switch in the cab. The dump valve shall also be operable from the rear of the vehicle by an electric switch.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 a 1/8" aluminum removable inner liner that shall have a natural finish to provide reflective qualities during night operations. Both vertically hinged and horizontally hinged doors shall have gas shocks. A polished stainless steel 1/4" piano hinge shall be provided for each door. The exterior of the doors shall be painted to match the main job color.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 There shall also be two (2) model #40 ground lights provided at the outer front corners of the apparatus body, one (1) each side, to illuminate the area under the forward compartments and pump panel areas. All underbody ground lights shall be switched on when the parking brake is set and the master battery switch in the "ON" position.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 FOLDING TANK Note: the department will supply a new portable 3000 US gallon Fol-Da-Tank brand, model FDTA3000-ALUM, HOSEBED FLOODLIGHT One (1) Unity AG hosebed floodlight shall be mounted at the front right corner of the hosebed. The light shall be controlled from a water proof switch on the lamp head.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 DRI-DEK MATTING - SHELVES/TRAYS & COMPARTMENTS All compartments and trays shall be covered with Dri-Dek mat for improved ventilation that shall also provide a non-slip surface. The Dri-Dek mat shall be black in color. Exposed compartment edges shall include a yellow tapered edging.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 light set shall be an amber LED lamp with a populated arrow shape, Federal Signal model QL64ZARROW and the lower lights shall be clear LED backup lights, Federal Signal model QL64Z-BACKUP. A one-piece polished aluminum trim casting shall be mounted around the rear stop/tail/turn and backup lights on each side of the apparatus.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 LOW LEVEL WARNING LIGHTS Two (2) Whelen warning lights, 600 Series, Super-LED light heads shall be mounted in the front grille each with a Whelen chrome plated flange. These lights shall be separated as far as practical one on each side. The warning lights shall be programmed for Hi-power with the same flash pattern for both the right and left light head. Both warning light lenses shall be red in color.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 Belts Brake P/N(chambers, ASA’s, Shoes, Drums) Model & Serial #’s, Engine, Transmission, Axles, Pump A permanent plate with pump performance data and serial numbers shall be installed on the pump panel. A permanent plate shall be installed in the driver's compartment specifying the maximum number of personnel the vehicle is designed to carry per NFPA standards.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 SHIPPING OF COMPLETED APPARATUS The completed apparatus shall be driven from the factory to the dealer’s location by the dealer APPARATUS PRE-DELIVERY The Apparatus shall receive a predelivery check over, systems check & cleaning prior to final delivery to the department. This service will be completed by the dealer.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 to answer technical question relating to the differences in the apparatus. * Shall have the ability to complete chassis, pump testing, aerial service work on all of our apparatus if required. * Shall have the capability to complete service on multiplex electrical systems at the OEM level.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 Bid Form It is the intention of the Town of Hooksett to purchase a new Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker. Price should include delivery FOB Hooksett, NH 03106.
Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 Trade In Vehicle 1991 Emergency One Tanker-Pumper International 4900 series 4 x 2 chassis Powered by a International 466 DT/DTA diesel engine with automatic transmission.
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Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05 SPECIFICATIONS RECEIPT Company Name:__________________________________________ Date Received:____________________________________________ Name of Individual:________________________________________ Signature:________________________________________________ Please return: By Mail: Town Administrator 35 Main Street Hooksett, NH 03106 45 Bidder Complies Yes No
