Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 04-26-11 regular — reading text

service. A copy of the certificate of compliance shall be included with the bid. Meets Exceeds Comments: L 10. NFPA CERTIFICATION d The apparatus shall be third -party, independent bumper -to- bumper audit certified through Underwriters Laboratory (UL) to the current edition of NFPA 1901 standards. The certification Jo includes: all design, production, operational and performance testing of the apparatus. NO M EXCEPTIONS. 0 r Meets Exceeds Comments: a U_ 11. SINGLE SOURCE MANUFACTURER 3 Proposals shall only be accepted from a single source apparatus manufacturer. The definition a of single source is a manufacturer that designs and manufactures their products using an o M integrated approach, including the chassis, cab, body and aerial device being engineered and N designed by the manufacturer. The warranties relative to the chassis, body and aerial design excluding component warranties such as engine, transmission, axles, pump, etc.) must be from a single source manufacturer and not split between manufacturers ( i. e. body, chassis and aerial). The bidder shall provide evidence that they comply with this requirement. No a CL Exception. U) Meets Exceeds Comments: P 12. NFPA 2009 STANDARDS J This unit shall comply with the NFPA standards effective January 1, 2009, except for fire i-: department directed exceptions. These exceptions shall be set forth in the Statement of d Exceptions. s m Certification of slip resistance of all stepping, standing and walking surfaces shall be supplied with delivery of the apparatus. A plate that is highly visible to the driver while seated shall be provided. This plate shall show the overall height, length, and gross vehicle weight rating. The manufacturer shall have programs in place for training, proficiency testing and performance for any staff involved with certifications. An official of the company shall designate, in writing, who is qualified to witness and certify test results. Meets Exceeds Comments: Page 15 of 93 13. NFPA COMPLIANCY Apparatus proposed by the manufacturer shall meet the applicable requirements of the National Fire Protection Association ( NFPA) as stated in current edition at time of contract execution. Fire department' s specifications that differ from NFPA specifications shall be indicated in the proposal as " non- NFPA ". Meets Exceeds Comments: iEn1. 6 *j=01 I Is] [ `Kei4A11J[ of-A14 A third party inspection certificate for the aerial device shall be furnished upon delivery of the aerial device. The certificate shall indicate that the aerial device has been inspected on the production line and after final assembly. v The following tests shall be conducted: Magnetic particle inspection shall be conducted on every structural weld to assure the integrity of the welds and to detect any flaws or weaknesses. Magnets shall be placed on J each side of the weld while iron powder is placed on the weld itself. The powder shall detect M any crack that may exist. This test shall conform to ASTM E709 and be performed prior to r0 assembly of the aerial device. a U_ With aluminum structural components, visual inspection shall be performed on aluminum surfaces ( non- magnetic). A liquid penetrant test shall be performed on any suspected defective area. This test shall conform to ASTM E165 and be performed prior to assembly of the aerial device. a co MN Ultrasonic inspection shall be used to detect any flaws in pins, bolts and other critical r mounting components. Functional tests, load tests, stability tests, and visual structural examinations shall be performed. These tests shall determine any unusual deflection, noise, vibration, or instability a a characteristics of the unit. No Exception. Y V Meets Exceeds Comments: L L d 15. PUMP TEST Jo The pump shall be tested, approved and certified at the manufacturer's expense. The test y.i results and the pump manufacturer's certification of hydrostatic test; the engine manufacturer's d certified brake horsepower curve; and the manufacturer' s record of pump construction details E shall be forwarded to the Fire Department. No Exception. 0R 2r Meets Exceeds Comments: 16. TOTAL VEHICLE ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATION The apparatus shall be third party, independent, audit certified to the current edition of NFPA 1901 standards. The certification includes all design, production, operational and performance testing of the apparatus. No Exception. Meets Exceeds Comments: Page 16 of 93 17. GENERATOR TEST The auxiliary apparatus generator shall be load tested, approved, and certified at the manufacturer's expense. The test results shall be provided to the Fire Department at the time of delivery. Meets Exceeds Comments: Q ZT-111 I I `[ C] A drawing of the proposed apparatus shall be provided with the manufacturer's proposal and shall be approved before construction begins. The sales representative shall also have a copy of the same drawing. The finalized and approved drawing shall become part of the contract documents. This drawing shall indicate the chassis make and model, location of the lights, siren, horns, compartments, major components, etc. Y V A "revised" approval drawing of the apparatus shall be prepared and submitted by the manufacturer to the purchaser showing any changes made to the approval drawing. Meets Exceeds Comments: Jo r 19. CHASSIS 0 The chassis provided shall be a new, tilt -type custom fire apparatus. The chassis shall be a manufactured in the apparatus builder's facility, eliminating any split responsibility. The chassis shall be designed and manufactured for severe heavy -duty service, with adequate L strength and capacity for the intended load to be sustained and the type of service required. 3 a Meets Exceeds Comments: o MN r 20. WHEELBASE AND OVERALL HEIGHT c The wheelbase of the vehicle shall be approximately 238" and the overall height of the vehicle shall not exceed 11' 6 ". CL Meets Exceeds Comments: Y V L 7 21. GVW RATING AND FRAME ASSEMBLY The gross vehicle weight rating shall be a minimum of 55, 000 lbs. with actual GVW noted in 13 the manufacturer' s proposal. J w c The chassis frame shall be built with two ( 2) steel channels bolted to a minimum of five cross d members, depending on other options of the apparatus. Details regarding size, strength, resistance to bending, and any frame reinforcement shall be included in the proposal. 2 Meets Exceeds Comments: 22. FRONT NON DRIVE AXLE