Aerial Truck Fire Apparatus Purchase Questionnaire

Description

Aerial Purchase Questionnaire It is the intent of the Purchaser to obtain the safest aerial device available that fully complies with the current NFPA construction/testing guidelines and requirements for the aerial device being proposed. “Current NFPA Guidelines” will be based on the date of your bid proposal or the date of completion, whichever is newer. The fire departments are the only authority that can waiver or amend this requirement. As per NFPA 2009 it is the manufacturer’s responsibility to provide the department with an apparatus that meets all of the NFPA construction and testing requirements or provide a letter listing those items of non-compliance. It is the responsibility of the bidder to provide proof positive evidence to our department that the aerial we intend to purchase meets and/or exceeds the minimum standards and safety requirements as established by NFPA for the proposed aerial device. By receiving advance written documentation and certification of adherence of NFPA aerial design and safety factors from prospective aerial manufacturers, it is our intent to determine acceptable, qualified manufacturers. All information and documentation requested in this questionnaire shall be provided in order for the manufacturer to be considered as a qualified manufacturer. It is the intent of this department to purchase an aerial device with the highest structural safety factor and the highest level of performance available. Current NFPA Standards shall be used as the minimum standard for structural requirements, structural and stability safety factor requirements, quality control and testing requirements. All signs, warning devices, and operational instructions shall also meet NFPA requirements. Special emphasis shall be placed on aerial design certification and testing requirements as listed in NFPA 1901 and NFPA 1911. NFPA 1901’s definition for the terms used in this questionnaire, including but not limited to structural safety factor and rated capacity, shall be considered by the department as the only acceptable definition. All aerials to be considered by the department shall meet these definitions. *All proposed aerial devices will be reviewed for their compliance to construction and testing of rated load capacities and vehicle stability requirements in accordance with NFPA 1901, NFPA 1911, and NFPA 1914. COMPLETION OF THIS QUESTIONNAIRE IS MANDATORY.