Aerial Truck Fire Apparatus Specifications

Description

BIDDER COMPLIES YES NO Intent of Specifications It is the intent of these specifications to clearly describe the furnishing and delivery to Troup County Fire, a complete apparatus equipped as specified below. The primary objective of these specifications is to obtain the most acceptable apparatus for service in Troup County. These specifications cover specific requirements as to the minimum desired type of construction and tests and performance to which the apparatus must conform, together with certain details as to finish, material preferences, equipment and appliances with which the successful bidder must conform. The design of the apparatus must embody the latest approved automotive design practices. The workmanship must be of the highest quality in its respective field. Special consideration shall be given to service access to areas needing periodic maintenance, ease of operation, and symmetrical proportions. Construction must be heavy-duty and ample safety factors must be provided to carry loads as specified. The construction method employed will be in such a manner as to allow ready removal of any component for service or repair. The apparatus shall conform to the National Fire Protection Association Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, number 1901, in its most recent edition, unless otherwise specified in this document. Only the specified firefighting support equipment listed in these specifications shall be provided. The apparatus shall further conform to all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. No exception. Each bidder shall furnish satisfactory evidence of their ability to design, engineer, and construct the apparatus specified and shall state the location of the factory producing the apparatus. They shall also substantiate they are in a position to render prompt and proper service and to furnish replacement parts for the apparatus. Each bid must be accompanied by a set of detailed contractor's specifications consisting of a detailed description of the apparatus and equipment proposed. All bid proposal specifications must be in the same sequence as the advertised specification for ease of comparison. These specifications shall include size, location, type, and model of all component parts being furnished. Detailed information shall be provided on the materials used to construct all facets of the apparatus body.