Specifications

Proposal Number PSDF #P09-0004
2. Each proposal shall include the weight ratings, wheelbase, principal dimensions, transmission and axle
ratios, and a certified brake horsepower curve showing the maximum no load governed speed of the engine
proposed.
3. Failure to submit detailed information or drawings where specified herein shall result in rejection of the
bid.
4. Bids shall be returned in a sealed envelope clearly marked "BID FOR FIRE APPARATUS". Facsimile
bids are not acceptable.
5. Verbal bids and changes in the bid price after the bid opening prior to award shall not be allowed. Any
such attempt shall not be accepted and cause immediate rejection of the entire bid.
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. The company, corporation, and/or parent company, and all assets belonging to such, shall be wholly
owned and managed by the entities specified above.
3. Any proposal, bid or response to these specifications by any foreign based, owned or managed (in part or
in whole) company, corporation and/or parent company, shall be cause for immediate rejection.
4. Any proposal, bid or response to these specifications by any company, corporation and/or parent company,
that is owned, operated, managed or held in contract, in part or wholly by a foreign interest partnership or
other agreement, shall be cause for immediate rejection.
CUSTOM CHASSIS - SINGLE SOURCE MANUFACTURER
The chassis shall be designed and manufactured by the apparatus builder in the manufacturer's facility. The
manufacturer shall demonstrate evidence of manufacturing similar custom vehicles for at least thirty five
(35) years.
Bids shall only be accepted from a single source apparatus manufacturer. The definition of single source
shall be "a manufacturer that designs and manufactures their products using an integrated approach,
including the cab and chassis, pump module, apparatus body, and aerial device being design integrated by the
bidder. The warranties relative to the chassis, body and aerial design (excluding component warranties such
as engine, transmission, axles, pump, etc.) must be from a single source manufacturer and not split between
manufacturers (i.e. body, chassis, and aerial). The bidder shall provide evidence that they comply with this
requirement. No exceptions will be permitted to this section of the document.
CHASSIS FRAME
The frame shall be designed to industry standards. The manufacturer shall provide a life time warranty to the
original purchaser of the chassis. The frame rails shall be 10.5" X 3.5" X .375" heat treated steel.
Two (2) inner frame liners with dimensions of 9.687" x 3.125" x .3125" and 9.0" x 4.0" x .3125" shall be
added to provide additional strength and reduce deflection. The second rail shall extend from the centerline
of front axle and taper 45 degrees forward and shall extend to the rear of the main frame rail. The third rail
shall extend from the rear of the front rear spring hanger to the front of the forward rear spring hanger.
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