Specifications

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SPECIAL NOTE ON SUBSTITUTIONS
Where a subassembly manufacturer’s name or “brand” name for a product is given in a
specification description, the product identified is the desired product to use. Manufacturers using a
product other than the named product must take an exception to the paragraph. Where the words
“or equal” are used in a paragraph in reference to an identified product, an apparatus manufacturer
can make an equal product substitution without taking an exception to the specification paragraph.
Each bidder is encouraged to provide descriptive literature with their bid packet on any equipment
or features that are proposed in lieu of those named and/or described in the specifications.
Literature shall be originals and will be retained by the department for evaluation purposes.
BID CLARIFICATIONS
Each clarification shall refer to the bid specification page number and paragraph. Any such
clarification that appears vague or misleading shall be considered an exception. Complete
clarifications are required describing the reason for the deviation. The completed vehicle shall be
inspected upon delivery for compliance with specifications. Deviations shall not be tolerated and
shall be cause for rejection of the cab and chassis unless they were originally listed in the bidder's
proposal.
BID DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
The bidder shall utilize this document in its bid. The bidder shall indicate opposite each item if
they comply with that paragraph by checking "yes" or "no"
The bidder shall provide detailed information on the materials to be used to construct all parts of
the apparatus. A bidder's use of terms such as "intent" are considered vague and unacceptable
responses will disqualify the bid.
Copies of the bid document electronically reproduced used as a response specification are grounds
for immediate disqualification of the bidder's submission.
No exceptions will be permitted to this section of the document.
DETAILED DRAWINGS REQUIRED
The bidder shall submit two (2) copies of D-size (full size) engineered construction drawings with
its bid. No bids will be considered without complete engineered construction drawings submitted
with the bid. Submitted drawings must be specifically for the proposed apparatus and depict all
major specified components. These drawings shall show the following minimum views: front
view; street side with proposed chassis; curbside with proposed chassis; rear view; top view with
proposed chassis; Coffin compartment height, and approach and departure angle.
The drawings shall contain the dimensions for the overall length (in feet and inches), overall height
(in feet and inches), wheelbase, angle of approach, angle of departure, overall width of the
apparatus.
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.
TURNING ABILITY DRAWING REQUIRED
The bidder shall supply with the bid an engineering drawing that provides a top view of the
apparatus with the following turning ability information listed in decimal feet: SAE turning radius,