for design, manufacture, installation and service. A copy of the certificate of compliance shall be included with the bid. To demonstrate the quality of the product and service, each bidder shall provide a list of at least ten (10) fire departments/municipalities in the region that have bought a second time from the representing dealer. An exception to this requirement shall not be acceptable. DELIVERY Apparatus, to insure proper in of all components while still under warranty, shall be delivered under its own power - rail or truck freight shall not be acceptable. A qualified delivery representative shall deliver the apparatus and remain for a sufficient length of time to instruct personnel in proper operation, care and maintenance of the equipment delivered. MANUALS AND SERVICE INFORMATION The manufacturer shall supply at time of delivery, complete operation and maintenance manuals covering the complete apparatus as delivered. A permanent plate shall be mounted in the drivers compartment which specifies the quantity and type of fluid required including engine oil, engine coolant, transmission, pump transmission lubrication, pump primer and drive axle. SAFETY VIDEO Since video is much more effective than written documentation and can be replayed for new personnel and as a refresher for existing personnel, an apparatus safety video, in DVD format shall be provided at time of delivery. This video shall address key safety considerations for personnel to follow when they are driving, operating, and maintaining the apparatus. Safety procedures for the following shall be included on the video: vehicle pre trip inspection, chassis operation, pump operation and maintenance. PERFORMANCE TESTS AND REQUIREMENTS A road test shall be conducted with the apparatus fully loaded and a continuous run of ten (10) miles or more shall be made under all driving conditions, during which time the apparatus shall show no loss of power or overheating. The transmission drive shaft or shafts, and rear axle shall run quietly and be free from abnormal vibration or noise throughout the operating range of the apparatus. Vehicle shall adhere to the following parameters: A) The apparatus, when fully equipped and loaded, shall have not less than 25 percent nor more than 50 percent of the weight on the front axle, and not less than 50 percent nor more than 75 percent on the rear axle. B) The apparatus shall be capable of accelerating to 35 mph from a standing start within 25 seconds on a level concrete highway without exceeding the maximum governed rpm of the engine.
There shall be two (2) red reflectors located on the side of the truck facing to the side. One (1) each side, as far to the rear as practical, at a minimum of 15.00", but no more than 60.00", above the ground. Per FMVSS 108 and CMVSS 108 requirements. REAR FMVSS LIGHTING There shall be the following stop/tail and directional lighting provided at the rear of the truck: Two (2) red LED stop/tail lights with lenses Two (2) LED directional lights The lights be mounted in a polished combination housing. Two (2) LED backup lights shall be provided. LICENSE PLATE BRACKET shall be one (1) license plate bracket mounted on the rear of the body. A LED light shall illuminate the license plate. A polished stainless steel light shield shall be provided over the light that shall direct illumination downward, preventing white light to the rear. LIGHTING BEZEL Two (2) Whelen, PLAST4Vor equivalent, four (4) light chrome plated composite plastic housings shall be provided for the rear stop/tail, directional, scene lights and warning. BACK-UP A PRECO, Model 1040 or equivalent, solid-state electronic audible back-up alarm that actuates when the truck is shifted into reverse shall be provided. The device shall sound at 60 pulses per minute and automatically adjust its volume to maintain a minimum ten (10) dBA above surrounding environmental noise levels. CAB PERIMETER SCENE LIGHTS shall be four (4) white LED lights with grommets provided, one (1) for each cab and crew cab door. These lights shall be activated automatically when the battery switch is on and the exit doors are opened or by the same means as the body perimeter scene lights. PUMP HOUSE PERIMETER LIGHTS There shall be two (2) white 12 volt DC LED weatherproof strip lights provided under the pump panel running boards, one (1) each side.