Specifications

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IV.
Overall Intent
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 non-specified
features. The completed vehicle shall conform to
the requirements of the National Fire Protection
Association Pamphlet No. 1901, latest edition, for
Motor Fire Apparatus, and shall exceed 1901 where
specified herein for all applicable equipment noted.
When evaluating bids, the importance of reduced
life cycle costs and public safety associated with fire
fighting apparatus shall be a major consideration
and all evaluations shall exclude vehicles of a type
that deviate from these specifications.
Apparatus with a design that utilize a commercial
bus or truck chassis with the installation of a custom
cab will not be accepted.
The workmanship must be of the highest quality in
its respective field. Special consideration shall be
given to the following points:
1) Accessibility of the various components which
require periodic maintenance or lube checks.
2) Ease of vehicle operation.
3) Visibility of the driver.
4) Features supplied that are beneficial to the
intended operation of the completed apparatus.
Construction must be rugged and design must be
certified to carry the loads as specified and to meet
the road requirements and speed conditions as set
forth under "Performance Test and Requirements".
Welding shall not be employed in the assembly of
the completed vehicle in a manner that shall prevent
the removal of a major component part for service
and/or repair.
These specifications have not been established to
preclude any bidders. However, the Town does not
intend to make a decision solely based upon lowest
price but intends to purchase an apparatus that
meets the intentions, service, and needs of the
Town.
Meets
Deviates