Addendum #1 - Answers to Questions

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City of Isle of Palms, South Carolina Request for Bids (RFB) 2018-01 New 75’ Ladder Truck and Equipment Addendum #1 – Q&A 1. (Q) On page 16 of the specifications, under the heading “Aluminum Cab” it is required to that the rear of the cab wall slanted forward at the top for mid-ship aerial use. This is the only reference to “mid-ship aerial”. Is a mid-ship aerial the required devise configuration? (A) Rear wall is not required to slant in a rear mount application. The City is allowing for both rear mount and mid-mount configurations in this bid. 2. (Q) On page 31 of the specifications, there are, what appear to be, conflicting location requirements for the HVAC system. “HEAVY DUTY HEATER/DEFROSTER/AIR CONDITIONER” states the location shall be on the engine hood/enclosure. “HEATER/DEFROSTER/AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS” states the location shall be in the overhead console. Is an overhead system or engine hood mounted system required? (A) The Heater/Defroster/Air Conditioner location can be adjusted by the manufacture to fit their cab configuration. The unit must be sized to appropriately to heat and cool the cab in the high heat and high humidity environment experienced on Isle of Palms, SC year round. As long as the arrangement of these items adequately heats and cools the cab as weather dictates. Additionally, defroster must maintain a fog free windshield while driving in inclement weather situations. 3. Page 28 and the top of 29, Mater Electrical Panel. The language used to describe the electrical system is what is used with the Supthen product which is partially wired with relay and circuit breakers for a small portion of its components. The E-One system will use our standard multiplex electrical system. The area in the center dash console with contain our electrical components Is this acceptable? (A) Yes 4. (Q) Page 31, Tool Mounting Plates 25” wide x 19.5” long Since out air conditioner is not located on the engine cover where do you want the tool mounting plate located? (A) Tool mounting plate should be mounted in the safest possible location and readily accessible by officer. 5. (Q) Page 34. Communication System The specifications state that there is to be a David Clark intercom system but there are Firecom 5100 intercom and 4 Firecom UH-51 heat sets. This needs to be straightened out. The Firecom system is not compatible with the David Clark wireless system. Either specify a Firecom system or a David Clark System.