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Notice of Calling for Bids "'\ .,' NOTICE OF CALLING FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on the 13th day of August, A. D. 1968, at 2:00 P. M. in the Monroe County Court: House, Key West, Florida, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida will open ~ealed bids for the following: Lease-purchase of two (2) fire trucks. Specifications and all bid information may be obtained from the office of Earl R. Adams, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Monroe County Court House, Key West, Florida. All bids must be in the hands of the County Clerk on or before 2:00 P. M. Tuesday, August 13, 1968. The successful, bidder must agree on a satisfactory Lease-Purchase AgreeJ:nent for said trucks. The Commission reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids made pursuant to this advertisement. .. Dated at Key West, Florida, this 17th day of July, A;. D. 1968. EARL R. .ADAMS, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida and ex officio Cl~rk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida. (Seal) Publish: July 19, 26, 1968. . : . . .....-----.",......- I . I, i I .1 i; b I: II Jl -<....y,- ~. . '" r '" ~t' ... of'! J~'-.-- . ------_.._-_._-------~,~~~":..-.~-:..:::~,:~ --'-'-._-----~._- -- - ~ .-- ..--.-------~"._-,----_.,. ~ "-."-- '. ,- ,,---- ADDENDUM NO.1 TO SPECIFICATIONS FOR MOTOR FIRE APPARATUS Succeallul bidder tnl.l8t agree to enter into a Leaae-Purchaa. Agree- ment with the Board of County Commie.ionere of Monroe County. Florida. upon ternu to be mutually a.greed on. However. bidder' a attention ia called tC) the fact that tho Board cannot pay intereat on any deferred yaymenta wOoder any Leaae-Pul'chaa. Aireeroeni which may be entered into. CO~~=CTED iillDE::\'DUM ::\'0. 2 TO S?ECI?ICATIC:\S FOR ~v.:C':'CR FIRE APPARATUS Yl:c l...~as\:;-Purchu.sc .~greer:-"'...c;",~t r0f(:~::cd :0 ir", .16....dG.(;Y:(l~~..;, >:0. .... .,v S?cciiications ior Motor Fire A?paro.'.;us sho.11 ';)C based upo::'. 'c:.e :ollowi:-.g: The County will po.y the surr~ of $7, 000. 00 "'pon c.dive::.-y 0: ::..::; ::::.-e tr\:.cl(s.. al:C. tll\~ .oz...lahce ct:'.e th..-:: successft:.l biddc~ shz...ll ce pc...ic. cv~-= G-. ?\;~ioc. 0: five (5) yea.rs, with the Couri.ty exercisir..g its cpt:o~ :0 ?~r..::-.~s~ .;,t :1'",e end of. tn,e fifth year. -- / SPECTFICATIONS FOR mOTOR FIRE APPARATUS 3c2rj of CC~2issic~ rs ,'; 0 n roe C 0 u n t y ~ f 1 .] J: i c: 3. Sealed bids will be received by ~on~oG Cou~ty, flDr~d2 on t~o (2) 7S:J G;~:'i '~:.~:Lpl3 cor,-;binstion Class HAil pUl.ipers as specified herein. C~3SS~S lS to be su~plied by manufacturer. .. !~ST~UCTIDNS TO BIDDERS In the event that any recognized manufacturer of fire 8quip~ent should wish to bid but finds it impossible to comply with all the specifications set forth, their bid will be received. ALL VARI- A~CES IN THE SPECIFICATIONS mUST BE NOTED IN WRITING IN THE BID PROPOSAL, OTHERWISE THE BID WILL BE REJECTED. Bidders must submit DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS ON EACH ITEm IN THE 8ID PROPOShL and furnish with the bid, drawings or photographs of ths enclosed compartments, etc. J21ivery r.C.B. must be accompanied facturer's delivery ction. Key Weat. Florida. by a factory trained dalivery engineer. ~anu- engineer to instruct local firemen in its oper- ~~pG~atus sh3~1 be calivered within c: the contr2ct. working Days arte= a~crC ~h8 cOGpleted and equipped apparatus shall comply with these de- ~ai18d specifications and latest N.B.F.U. Pamphlet No. 19. ~. 0=5:[\ ~EOtJIR[mENTS (A) The appcratus sha~_ ~a Of ~ne mod~~n typs, carefUllY ca- signed to suit the nature of the service which the apparatus must parform. All materials, workmanshipf and finish entsri~g into the construction of the apparatus shall conform to the cna=ac- ~er of the apparatus and the purpose for which it is intended. '=, \ \~) Each bid shall be accompanied by a detailed description of ~h8 cppcratus and equipment which it is proposed to furnish an~ to which the apparatus furnished under the contract must conform. =t is the intent of these specifications to cover the furnishing end delivering to the purchasers of a complete and soundly- 2 n gin e a::- e d a p p a I' a t use q u i~p e d ash ere in aft e r s p e c if i e d . ::1 i n c:.~ details of construction and materials where not otherwise sC2ci- fied Crt;) left to the discretion of t.he contractor who shall' be solely ::-esponsible for the design and construcLion of all features. '- 2: ~~~3IL~TY C~ CONTP TOR (h) Tre contrnctor shall furnish satisfactory evidence of his ability to construct the apparatus as specified and shall state the location of the factory where the apparatus is to be built. (6) T~e contractor shall defend any and all suits and assume all liability for any and all claims made against the purchasers or any of its officials or agents for the use of any patented pro- cess, device or article forming a part of the apparatus or any appliance furnished under the contract. (c) As a condition of the acceptance of the apparatus, the con- tractor shall furnish the following Warranty: This is to certify that we, the , address: WARRANT: Each new apparatus manufactured or assembled by us to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service, our obligation under this Warranty being limited to making good at our factory any part or parts thereof, including all equipment or trade accessories (except tires) supplied by us which shall, within one (1) year after making delivery or such vehicle to the original purchaser, be returned to us with trans- portation charges prepaid, and which on examination by the manu- facturer shall disclose to his satisfaction to have been thus defective. This Warranty being expressly in lieu of all cther warranties expressed or implied and of all other obligations or liabilities on our part, and we neither assume nor authorize any other person to assume for us any liability in connection with the sale of our apparatus. 3. ~CCEPTANCE AU~HORITY (A) The Chief of the Fire Departme~~, 2 representative of the insurance inspection department having jurisdiction, and such ether person or persons as are, or may be designated by the pur- chasers to witness the pumping and road tests, and compliance with all the requirements of this specification, shall be sole judges in determing the acceptability of the apparatus. (8) In the event the apparatus fails to meet the test re~u~re- ~ents on first trials, second trials may be made at the option of the contractor within thirty (30) days of the date of the f~rs~ trials. Such trials shall be final and conclusive and failure ~o comply with these requirements shall be cause for rejection. Failure to make such changes as the Chief of the Fire Department and/or the purchaser may consider necessary to conform to any clause of the specifications within thirty (30) days after ~otic8 is given to the contractor to make such changes shall also be cause for rejection of the apparatus. Permission to keep or stcrs the apparatus in any building owned or occupied by the purChaser or its use by the fire department during the above specified period '~ith the permission of the contractor shall not consti:~t2 acceptaice of the same. Page 2 I 'R ~= S P 8 ,,'::: = = I L_ I ~ Y C: r "T . . T~~P,CTCR I ) 1. t I~\ 1 . ~A Contractor Gust supply at time of ds_:very wo ~L) ccm~ e:8 pump operator's manuals anJ parts lists; also any other operation- al manuals and data required for care and operation of the appar2~~us . (J) DelivB~y of the fire 2pparatus shall be made by compe~5nt factory trained delivery engineer. In all cases the responsibility for thE? apparatus and equipment remains with the manufacturer until the satisfactory completion of acceptance tests and formal accept- ance by ~he purchasers. Acceptance will not be made by purchaser until all items called for in this specification are to specifica- tions c;nd apparatus is complete and ready to be placed in service. (c) A competent representative of the manufacturer shall ramain in the community purchasing the apparatus for a sufficient length of timE, to instruct fire department personnel in the operation, care and maintenance of the apparatus delivered. 5. DESIGN RECUIREMENTS (A) The apparatus shall be constructed with due considerati8n to the nature and distribution of the load to be sustained and to ~na ~aneral character of the service to which the apparatus is to be subjected when placed in service. All parts of the apparatus shall be strong enough to withstand the road speed, practical tes~s, and general service under full load. The apparatus shall be so designed that the various parts are readily accessible for lubri- cGtion, inspection and adjustment and repair. Suitable access shall ce provided to permit inspection and adjustment of the pu~p while operating. (8) The apparatus shall cGmp~y Wl~~ all applicable StaLe motor vehicle laws. o. C~RRYIN~ CAPACITY (A) The apparatus shall be so cesign2d and the equip~8nt so mounted with due considEratic~ LO distribution of load between front and rear axles, that all specified equipment, including the filled water tank, a full complement of hose and equipment and equivalent personnel load of 1200 pounds; excep~ as otnerwise specified, will be carried without injury to tne apparatus. ~ satisfactory weight balance for a vehicle will be considered :0 be within the limits of 22 to 50 percent on the front tires 2nd 50 to 78 percent of the total or vehicle weight on the rear tires. ~h2 fully laden weight of the completed vehicle, incl~d~ng ~~s filled ~2ter tank, full complement of hose and equipment, anD e~uiv21?nt parsonnel loading of 1200 pounds, shall not exceed t~e chassis manufacturer's G.V.W. rating for the model. In any eve~~, the total load on each axle shall not exceed the ratina of the axle ma~ufacturer, nor to exceed the axle loads parmitfed under applicable State laws. !\I,"", ,-. :~_ . ,....-..... '."., :::.. hctual lAieig;-: ng compliance w th O-=' .l.- h,~ t v, ,,-, 2.pp3r2.tus LO provisions is '::2te:-.7:':'i:2 thesG r--eqLJ.lrec. Pa;a .J ;.'" OJ'. 7.. :=~~~L= (A) TtlB cooling system G~ chassis engin2 sna:i be 5~ui~p2d ~l~n ell copper coils of sufficient capacity to maintain p~oper engine operat~ng t2mparatu~e under most adverse conditions. Cooling system so arranged that no water from fire pump enters engine radiator to dilute anti-freeze solution. A quarter turn control valve en the pump operator's panel to control the flew of coolant through the auxiliary heat exchanger shall be provided. (3) ~n emergency radiator refill valve shall be provided to permit filling of radiator from fire pump while pumping. (C) Engine oil pressure gauge on operator's panel. 8. FUEL SYSTE~v: (A) The gasoline feed system shall include an electric fuel pu~p located near the gasoline tank, as required by N.B.r.U. Pamphlet 1'Ii o. 1 9 . (6) The gaso~lne tank shall not be less than 40 gallons capacity or of sufficient capacity to operate engine for four (4) hours with pump operating at full capacity. The furnishing and instal- ling of adequate c~pacity gasoline taG~ to comply with N.B.r.U. requirements is the responsibility of the apparatus manufacturer when adequate size tank is not available from manufacturer of chassis. Total gasoline capacity to be provided in a single tank. The fuel tank and fuel lines when insta:led shall not be subjected to heating, pocketing of vapor or heat from the exhaust syste~, and shall be protected from all other mechanical damage. Suit- able valves, drains and filters shall be installed in the fuel lines, including a sediment trap with removable screen. ~. ~X~;UST SYST~m (A) T~e exhaust piping and discharge outlet shall be so located 2S to rot expose any portion of the apparatus or equipment to excessive heating. ~L[C;S:=C~',~ c: \J c- -:- .": '-'! u, _: 1\' r~, ) -;-, ,h,'=: P 1 e c t. T' l' C? 1 ~ 1/ ~. ~ ~ '-' -..... -... --~.i ::::.C.'c;:ljl ~2 installed in 2ccordance type of service fequired. and cevices associated tnerewith she:: with the b8S~ modern prac~ices ror ~,,2 ~c) ~l~ electrical ci~cu~~ ~i~ing shall be GaC2 ~:~~ str2n=2= ccnc~ctc~s of 3 carrying c3pacity COG~~2nsurate witn the antici- pated ~2ximum circuit loading with insulation in accorcance Lvitn Ghe rEcomnended standards of the Society of AutG~o~_ve Engineers for such loading at the potential employed. Overall ccvering c~ CCGduc~ors shall be or weatherproof type. All connections s~21l ~2 ~2de with lugs Of terminals mechanically secured to t~e con- duc~ors. Uiring shall be thoroughly secured in place ana su::- 201y protected against heat, oil and pnysical injury. Pace 4 :=c;-tiC) - ~, ~ b . (c) Circuits shall bs provided wi~h suitGble Dvs~load prc~ac- tive cBvices. Such dsvicls shall D8 readily accessible and ~rot8ct8d against excessive heat, physical injury and water spraj. ;t. ~.LTT~;:'=::S ------ - - - - - - . ~. ....;. ;,:~ - - - - -------, .::_=--~_:::- . -::--== ~::::~-:=-=- - ,----.....- ":'-:'--=-j, ..'-i2.:.=: 3;::2/ ;:::. ~ ~8Gt. T~a Ccttery LO be readily accessible for test and maintenance. -......-.,......- -..-.- ,......- ~. ---.= '::"'- =^ ,~--- exar,:inction, Th8 b2ttory sh511 ~~~inJ 3~ 20 hou~ bo 12 volt L~th no . loess "":'r12.Z1 120 (...,l.;..-J . .- .'" . 4_ . disch2.:rgo :-~'C8. ~2. PARKIN(= 8R~K= (~) The parking or emergency brake sh2.11 be an independent sys- tem and shall operate on the chassis drive shaft to the reaf of the pump. The brake shall be of the two shoe internal Expanding, enclos(od orum type and shall be capable of preventing the truck from relling on a 20% grade while pumping, and shall have suffi- cient torque and thermal capacity to serve as an effective stan~- by brake at all normal road speeds. Brake adjustment to be ~2de from outside of drum. (2) Aleck-up davice to retci~ appl~ed pressure on hydraulic- actuated service brake system as a substitute for a separate parking brake system is not acceptable. 13. ~CD\,1 ~:, ~~g:2 CT C2p2~tur2 of 2~ leeS: 2 degrees sral: be ~cirt2:~== 2: ~~e ~=c~ or the vehicle when norGally loaded as inc:ccte= en .:20e 3, "Ca:-1'ying Capacity!l, of this specification. r '1 1 ' '''-' ~ E r, .).. t . , ::CCj S~2~..L ue cons'cruel-eo or ;.. caLOS aUl-orno Ive gr208 2 0 d Y f i 1",1 s h i n 9 e d 9 5 S to b e 0 f ~l-'=-=~I'~ i n c h m a chi n e s p 1 i L ~u~in; forming round smooth finish edges on 211 panels. S:'23l. s~ee~ 7na hose body shall have sufficient capacity to lcao reet 2-'i/2" CRL Double Jacket fire nose, and C2G '-/""rRL'" bl J .'~" "h' ' " i-I L L. :.Jou e aCKet. flre nose LV.lt..,out. p1'O'C:CUGlng p2:l21s.. . '--.... 2:Jove bedy ih~ hC32 compartment shell be cf S 32:, reinforced at ~h2 C~~- ,,21'S; U',e bottom shall be of ';" :: '0'; h2:cdwood oak sl:::ts l~i:~ raoiused edges in removable sections, finished natural ~i~n three (3) coats clear non-yellowing best grade spar vc~nisn. ~~3 interior of the hose compartment shall be smooth and free frc~ r; r- <-'2g8 :J .." .3-. l--- ,=-;\/ ',~c!,"~ I such 2:,:) ~iuts , Sh2:C~~ (:.;--1:=,' l3S ~ .' C";..."' b :: 2:' C ;,.c C ;.... S ....", ,_......-,; t-'~~_jc:ct_iOi:S ;.', 2. Y 0 :=~. I:: (3 ::~ 8 :'2ils '::)n~:ll ::-28cvcl or then the nose. 2~2=kctsy re~lsy eyUip~2nt holders 2nt ~2~C to interfere with the safe rapic Hose body size shall not be le3s '7.-; inch2s uJ,ide. net be lo::ding inches so placEd as of fire hOS8. lorig 2nd HCSC blJdy to h2V8 i-3/~" machine split s'c.eel 8Gges In p2rtiticn(s). -' 'I \ . ! C ~:- (:l;::: 1 '--' '-' .......'-'.... c.: Ii j_ ~n ~2~t~ticn(s) uJi~~ t' lh; ,-..{- UU.J..l i:.., r ,J::"I_;-;C, ~"-=.,un::.. 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Body builc2rs are not ~o drill chassis frame in riggErs, steps, pump, etc. All such attachments frame to be electrically welded. attaching CL.:t- to ch2ssis Full 12ngt~ ::-unning boards and re2~ platform of not less than ~~ depth to be constructed or heavy gauge Inland 4-way sarety tr2ad plets steel. rill outer edges to be flanged down 3" lA!i"C~i i" return flange forming channel rail protection on outer edges or 2ppGr2~us. (Perforated or embossed tread material not 2ccept2ble.) hose body to cab or cab to hose body str22~~~ning for added 2cstnstic value. This feature is intended vU eliminate ~ne aopearance of a gap between the body and chassis making 2. ~O~2 CGsto~ finish. : Co' -"~j~~~-'~. -''i'''"'.',-,., ": ~'-'.--0--) C:J .~~; ~ 2. :c ....:, ;,-. ~ n .~ s . r ".... - ....,; ..-..... :;:'.__.~ 2~' ,-.C;"" S ":C.':'C..':;2:l r :.... :::';;', G:; .-...- _,"':......._ ,.._.~ r-- ~~ .' _ '--.--'",-- -.,,-..."--....; s.:..zc.; r;, '-', i; x ...., --.. ~ ~ I ; ~. ~U ~) t,;I .-., -.\ ":":.J ., ,. \ f'" _"- -: ":_':', '7" '.. -.... --~ .-- . "-" -- ,..~-' ......_ ~.......;. I \.I' c.::. :.: ~. .; '::. .:.. y ~ '~nir;~ ............--"J '-~.--. -.'...---....< ........-. '-. _ ,-' .-J _ ....J ,', _ Ji.....::- '- .....; I" '.I ,-,_Z:; ""',"' , --: .:;!; , v.:" .- '" r L.,;, ~ \. :.i c:. ,--, .=' :.:. ::.: 'C ~.:; :: ,-; 'c ~( 2:.iCll ~ J ._,'~ ~ --.-'-.-. '. ."'(--'';'' '--^-' ...... ._-.:..; r, .[,....:- "1 .....' .;: , '-' ...7.... .ft ~L.;l' , :...G~~~O p 1.=. '.~ 8 C :. '~~'w :~ ~ .:: a .~,; ~. 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C .:. ~ :.::, C:J n v C:;1 i c ::~ ~~ ..; __' 'J ~~ '-.:. ~:.- ~ ~ s i. G:J C i:' j :: d :'1 ..... <.J ~ ~ C~' ..,:. :-. :::: s _' _.: :~l _,. :.' :-:' 'I'" ,~... - ':'" 'C,/~--: C::...~;-L:::' sic~ L'..2....:~--.CL.~ ::::..,c;\'/2l cf en s.::..:.cs . -- :" :... .; .~ ~~ ') 70 ,.--. -- -.,. " L..._..... '....-.J ..-" .-..,.;-1 '-- ',,-~ ~-'~:.. _,/ r" c; ~.~ G \./~: _> ~ s "- :-. .~ ~. ~-: ~l :: s t 0 ~ ~ ",- _"._ '.' .,....1 4 _........ ,..;;, -_~_ 1:0 .~, ... ... ,.._, ..- ;--'''':;;''.'~ ..., S :- ,-- .~ ,~;. "'"~..... - '-'.......... C;::,-.):::::-t..-:-,L;ll (,.. :- :'c;... C~~~~~Q~t ~GLntcj 12d::c::-s c-F COCjw Pago 6 .. ,-.....-, ~ "'-'...J of c c;:~ p ~:- :':-.-, s j-~ .~ 13. Body (cont'd) trc2d ~1~t8 stsul rigidly supported and sufficiently r8c~ssGd to 2110w cooster reels to be mounted on this platform without high~5t point of reels extending abovo top of chassis cab. Platform to be ~8~l8d 2nd drains.installed to prevent leakage into pu~~ CO~~8rt~cnt. (~2ck of cab net to be usad as front of compartment; separata steel ~8n8l shall be provided to complete the enclosuro.) Full length 1-1/4" stainless steel body rails supported on brass chrome plated stanchions shall be provided along top edge of both body panels. One (1) 1-1/4" stainless steel, curved grab rail securely mounted across rear of body approximately 8 inches above top of hose bed. 1-1/4" stainless steel grab rails securely supported on brass chrome plated stanchions on each rear body panel approximately 8 inches from top edge of body extending down to approximately 8 inches above rear platform. All hand rails shall be stainless steel tubing and shall be so arranged as to avoid snagging of hose or equipment. The mini- mum clearance between hand rails and any surface shall not be less than 2 inches. 14. FIRE PUMP AND ACCESSORIES (A) Fire Pump -- shall be of the centrifugal sin~l~ St2GS r;iGshi~ r.:::-,untcc~ tYi=G. PREFERRED SPECIFICATIONS FOR MIDSHIP MOUNTED FIRE PU~PS (8) The pump shall comply with the latest "Suggested Specifica- tions on Municipal Fire Apparatus" of the National Board of F:re Underwriters, the National Fire Protection Association and the International Association of Fire Chiefs, and shall also comply with the following capacity requirements: 7:30 G.P. M. at 150 P.S.1. C,?" G. ~. m. at 200 P.S.1. ~.? ::> 375 G.P.M. at 250 P. S. 1. 750 G.P.M. at 165 P.S.I. The pump shall be capable of delivery rated pump capacity plus 10 per cent and also shall be capable of producing a minimum of 165 P.S.I. with two booster line fa~ nozzles open to full capacity for high pressure water fog application. Pump shall be frsG from objectionable pulsation and vibration under all operating conditions. Page 7 14. Fire Pump and Accessories (cont'd) TC]llJurr;p Oody - shall be horizontally split and shall be in two (2) sections for easy removal of entire impeller assembly includ- ing wear rings and bearings from beneath pump without disturbing setting of pump in chassis. Pump halves shall be bolted together on a single horizontal plane. Pu~p body to be of all bronze construction. All moving parts of pump coming in contact with water to be of high grade bronze or stainless steel. (D) Tile pump impsller chamber and discharge connections shall be tested by the pump manufacturer for ten minutes to a hydrostatic pres~ure of iOO pounds per square inch in excess of the maximum working pressure, and the suction chamber of the pump shall be tested to a hydrostatic pressure of 350 pounds per square inch. (E) Impeller - shall be bronze accurately balanced and of latest design to afford ample reserve capacities at a minimum horsepower requirements. (F) ~8ar Rings - shall be bronze and easily replaceable so ~s to eliminate need for replacing entire pump volute case. (c) Impeller Shaft - a single stainless steel impeller shaft shell be supplied heat treated and stress relieved before being ground to size, with impeller mounted on the single shaft for rugged durab:Llity and simplicity. Shaft shall be supported and bearings shall be oil lubricated. (ri) Gears - used for transmitting power from the engine to the pump impellers shall not number more than three (3) and shall be manufactured from top quality alloy forged steel. Gears shall be halic21 cut hardened and ground. (I) ~Limps requiring water cooling coils in pump transmission to m3int2~in proper operating temperature of transmission oil are net acceptable. Drive line through pump transmission to be equipped ~ith anti-friction oil lubricated ball bearings. Plain bronze bushings not acceptable. (J) Priming pump - shall be a positive displacement rotary gear pu~p, electrically driven. Prime pump to be attached to the gear case and shall be an integral part of the main pump assembly. ~hen pril;;er is operating it shall be automatically oil lubricated internally, and shall develop a minimum of 26 in. hg. vacuum at the inlet side of the priming pump within ten (10) seconds after start- ing. ~rime pump shall be manufactured by the manufacturer of ~2in ~. Engine vacuum exhaust type primer will not be accepted. Page S 14. Fire ~ump 2nd Ace sories (cont1d) )K) Suction Capaullity - when dry the pump, _~x~'~~iRx~ii~i~x ~~X~E'~EXX~XX~~2~2*%~~~ shall be capable of taking suction and discharging water with a lift of 10 feet in not more than 30 seconds through 20 feet of suction hose of appropriate size. At time of ~elivery, a vacuum test will be conducted, using the pump priming device with a capped suction line at least 20 feet long of appropriate size for capacity of pump; shall de- velop 22 inches of vacuum and hold the vacuum with a drop not in excess of 10 inches in 10 minutes. The primer shall not be used after the 10 minute test period has started. This test shall be made with all discharge outlets and gated suction inlet~3 uncapped. (L) Suction Inlets - of appropriate size shall have centers not more than four (4) feet above the ground, with a removab18 strainer provided inside each inlet. Each pump suction connec- tion shall have male threads. One (1) suction inlet on each side of apparatus for hard suction hose. The location of the suctions shall be such as to provide easy connection for draft- ing and for connection to fire hydrants. A connection shall be provided so that the main pump may take suction from the water tank. The pipe shall have a minimum 2-1/2 inch internal diameter. Consideration shall be given to prevent damage to piping due to normal flexing of the chassis frame. (r~) One (1) 2-1/2" suction inlet shall be installed on the left side of apparatus near the operator's panel. To be gated with 2-1/2" ball valve quarter turn operated and fitted with strainer, chrome female swivel and plug. Cutting or alteration of chassis frame side rails voids the chassis manufacturer's guarantee. Pumps requiring any al- terations of this type to install suction tubes or discharge lines will not be acceptable. (N) Discharge Valves - shall be bronze, ball type adjustable for wear. Valves to be recessed behind body panels for protec- tion with only male nipples, caps, chrome control handles and chrome guides extending through body panels. All discharge valves to be fitted with chrome caps and remotely controlled from the operator's panel. Valves shall be capable of being locked in any position between full open and full closed and shall operate freely at all pressures. Valve shall be' furnished for each 250 G.P.M. of pump capacity. Discharge valves shall be located as follows: Two (2) Cne (1) Two (2) 2-1/2" left side. 2-1/2" right side. 1-1/2" rear preconnect(s) located at rear..,{~~ of 1-1/2" hose compartment. Page 9 14. Fire Pump and Ace ~sories (cont'd) iHl 2-1/2" discharge valves to be fitted with hose line drain valves for draininj hose lines. All controls to be con- veniently located on operator's panel. The Contractor shall verify all thread ty~es and sizes with the Fire Chief. (0) Pressure Control - an automatic relief valve with position switch showing when the relief valve is by-passing excess pres- sure ~)hall be provided for controlling the pressure at the pump. The vcllve shall be manufactured, especially for the fire pump furnished, by the manufacturer of the fire pump, and shall be of such size and design that when set 10 pounds higher than pump working pressure, there will not be an increase in pressure greatE:r than 30 P.S.I. when discharge lines are shut off slowly. The relief valve shall be controllable and adjustable by one man at the pump operator's position. A pressure governor which requires the engine to race up and down the scale to desired pumping pressures will not be accepted. (p) Gauges and Devices - One (1) electric type water level gauge One (1) pressure gauge to 600 P.S.I. on the volume discharge of pump. One (1) compound gauge -30 to 400 P.S.I. on suction side of pump. One (1) engine tachometer. One (1) engine oil.pressur~ gauge. One (1) 1/4" plugged connection for Underwriters pressure test gauge. One (1) 1/4" plugged connection for Underwriters vacuum test gauge. All gauges to be arranged in a neat and symmetrical manner and mounted in a poliShed panel with a heavy cast shield contain- ing two (2) 21 CP lights and switch to completely light all gauges and controls for efficient "After Dark" operation. (Q) Speed Indicator - a r~adily accessible permanently attach- ed speed indicator at the pump operator's position shall indi- cate the speed at which the motor is operating, when driving the pump. Provisions shall be made by means of which reading of the permanently attached speed indicator may be checked with a hand revolution counter. These provisions shall be readily and conveniently accessible and shall not involve dis- connecting the above indicated permanently attached speed indicator. (R) Throttle - one (1) Vernier type micrometer adjustment hand engine throttle is to be installed on the operator's panel. Page 10 '14. Fire Pump 2nd Ace ~sories (cont'd) (S) It is the in~~nt of the purchasing body 0 provide the Fire Department with rugged, dependable fire apparatus of the latest and most modern d8sign. Pump controls to be power operated; namely, pump shift, and primer; to be electrically operated. 'All power operated controls to comply with the latest N.B.F.U. Pamphlet No. 19. from road to reserve. A pump so arranged internally that it may be back flushed through the discharge ports of the pump, shall be deemed most satisfactory for the type of service intended. Water flow charts shall be included in the bidder's proposal, together with drawings or photographs to show such features as packing arrangement, bearing arrangement, gears, etc. There shall be a transmission gear shift lever lock to prevent truck transmission from accidental disengagement while pumping. There shall be polished shrouds around all discharge and suction open- ings. 15. PIPINC AND VALVES (A) All piping coming in contact with water to be of copper with sweat fittings, oversize for the purpose intended with large radius bends instead of 90 degree elbows wherever pos- sible to minimize friction loss. Bidders shall guarantee that their piping system will comply with these specifications. (B) All valves used in the water line piping system to be of the quarter turn operated bronze union forming ball type, thus providing ease of operation and maintenance. 16. BOOSTER EQUIPMENT (A) _TwQ (2) Hannay booster reel(s) with brake, mounted. Reel(s) to have capacity for 250 feet of 1" high pressure hose. Supply 200 feet of 1: high pressure booster hose with chrome Bar-Way couplings mounted on reel(s). Reel(s) to be fitted with two (2) Akron #1209 booster nozzle. (B) One (1) set Hannay booster hose rollers and guide spools. One (1) roller each side of reel mounted at each side of truck. Chroma and high polish finish. (C) Elooster hose reel to have (~ individual special low current draw electric motor) rewind control. per each reel. (D) The booster reels shall be mounted on recessed steel tread plate flooring. No plywood or wood flooring will be accepted. Reels to be mounted low as possible. Page 11 1~. BOCSTER TANK (A) . 1000 gallon capacity booster tank shall be furn- ished. The tank shall be completely separate unit easily re- movable from apparatus body. Apparatus construction utilizing the body side and end panels to form booster tank will not be acceptable. (8) The complete tank top shall be remova~~e to facilitate inspection and cleaning of tank interior. The removable top is to be attached to 1" flange with positive sealing gasket on outer perimeter of tank. (c) Tank top retaining bolts to be cadmium plated and fitted with cadmium plated special 111 diameter disc type compression lock washers. Retaining bolts to be located on the outside of the water chamber. (0) Tank shall be fabricated of 10 gauge copper alloy tank type steel. The fabrication of the tank metal shall incorporate flanges on the horizontal bottom corners of the tank to eliminate welded bottom corner seams. The tank shall be baffled in 50 to 75 gallon compartments with the same gauge and type steel as the tank proper. Baffle plates shall be securely . welded in position and arranged to secure maximum road stability of apparatus when traveling with less than full tank of water, and shall have proper cut-outs to permit adequate water flow to pump under the most demanding conditions. (E) At the completion of all fabrication of tank, and all welding has been thoroughly chipped and brushed free of all slag and metal completely cleaned, the interior and exterior of the tank shall be coated with a high quality water tank rust and corrosion inhibiting material that will che~ically bond to the tank metal and retain its plasticity indefinitely, thereby preventing chipping, cracking, and peeling due to contraction and expansion of the tank and normal flexing. It also shall be resistant to alkalis, mild acid solutions, cyanides and salt brine" (r) Bidders to describe in detail in their proposal, the type of materials used and methods employed to protect the tank from rust and corrosion. (G) The tank shall be securely mounted in apparatus body, em- ploying a cushion suspension system that shall absorb road shocks, vibration and flexing of the chassis frame due to rough road conditions without transmitting damaging stresses to the tank. (H) Due consideration shall be given the placement of the tank on apparatus as actual weighing of completely loaded ve- hicle will be performed to determine compliance with item "Carrying Capacity" on page 3, para. A, of this specification. (1) Suction lines from tank to pump shall have an internal diameter of not less than 2-1/2". Pipe shall be of copper fitted with union forming quarter turn push-pull operatG0 ~~ valve controlled from pump operator's position. P ag e 12 17; ,Booster Tank (cont'~' (J) Tank fill opening shall have a mlnlmum of 5" opening fitted with removable strainer and gasketed brass screw cap, located in left front corner of hose body. A special 3" dual purpose \lent and overflow shall be provided to pr~vent vacuum damage to the tank when subjected to severe pumping conditions and prevE~nt pressure damage to tank when filled direct through pump from hydrant or draft. (K) The vent and overflow shall be so arranged that water spillage will not effect the traction of the rear wheels of the apparatus. (L) One (1) 1" booster tank refill line to fill booster tank direct through pump from hydrant or draft. Copper line with quarter turn push-pull bronze ball valve controlled from oper~ ator's pelnel with chrome "T" handle. 18. LIGHTS-WARNING SIGNALS AND ELECTRICAL DEVICES (A) Polarized battery charger plug and receptacle shall be conveniently installed and permanently connected to batteries. (8) Two (2) rear stop and tail lights shall be provided and so mounted that they will not be obscured by equipment and men normally carried on rear step. " (c) Directional lights visible from front and rear shall be provided, along with the standard ICC package equipment. (D) Two (2) chrome, cab corner posts mounted, 360 degree swivel hose spotlights controlled from inside cab. Lights to be 6" sealed beam type. (E) Two (2) chrome, rear stanchions mounted, 360 degree swivel, hose pick up lights, sealed beam, with self-contained switches. (F) Two (2) G-~olt hand lanterns with mounting brackets. (G) Automatic lighting in all running board enclosed compart- ments. (H) One (1) Federal #173 Beacon Ray light (2 white & 2 red lens) installed on cab roof. (1) Four (4) warning lights, flashing type, chrome plated 6"1 2 front, 2 rear stanchions. (J) One (1) large engine compartment light. (K) One (1) Federal Q2B chroma plated siren, mounted on front of cab with driver's switch. Pag e 13 .' 1 9 . r I N ISH - C H R 0 rn E L A TIN G , P A I NT I N G AND LET TIN G (A) All unfinished metal surfaces that are not normally painted shall be polished to a smooth high lustre finish. All steel, brass or bronze surfaces that are not normally painted shall be buffed to a smooth finish, then proper preliminary platings applied to assure permanent adhesion of the final heavy platings of chromium. All plating to be polished to a high lustre. (B) Painting of Apparatus - Consideration of the final finish painting shall begin during the fabrication and assembly of the component parts of the apparatus in that the best grades of metals, free of all imperfections are selected. All lapped joints, seams, reinforcing bars, brackets, inside surfaces, undersides of all fastening devices, etc. shall be thoroughly coated with best known type of rust preventive metal primer. All seams that are required to be weatherproof are to be caulked with caulking material acceptable to the automotive industry. Upon completion of assembly, prior to any painting, the complete apparatus, including chassis and undercarriages, shall be steam cleaned to remove all grease, oils, tar, and foreign matter. Complete body shall be sandblasted to remove all mill scale, metal pickle and etch the metal to assure proper paint adhesion. All seams are to be recaulked after sandblasting to insure weatherproofing before painting. Two (2) coats of DuPont PREPARACOTE shall be applied to the prepared surface with adequate drying time and hand sand- ing between coats and sanding of final primer coat. Prior to application of finish colors, entire apparatus to be high pressure air cleaned and thoroughly wiped with tack cloth treated with DuPont Prepsol to remove all dust particles. Two (2) coats of DuPont Synthetic Enamel shall be applied, secor~ C02t t~ immediately follow the first coat. A ~rying time of 72 ~G Go hours shall be provided before wet sanding of fir s t -::.\i 0 s" 1 r J!.~ ~ () a t s p r i 0 r to a p p 1 i c 8 t ion 0 f t h i r d fin ish co 1 0 l' '':: ':; 2'". . COLClI=i Sf 1'.;Jr;Ji',r"',{l,!'lJS TO BE: DuPcnt D8lux Fire Department Red Enaml:!l. (C) Lettering 8nd Striping - all lettering and striping shall be of gEnuinE Qold leaf h;Jnrj 6[JpJied and properly shaded in keeping with IT',,..t. I'o po 1 i tar. f i. r e rl e pa rtment standards. All lettering ard striping to be sealed with hand applied clear non-yellowing enamEl. Page 14 . " 20. SPECIAL INSTRUC1_JNS TO BIDDERS (A) Apparatus shall be complete upon delivery with all items of equipment on apparatus as specified in this specification, and upon completion of tests and acceptance, shall be ready for immediate fire service. (B) All brass goods to be chrome plated. 21. MISCELLANEOUS ACCESSORIES (1) Two (2) 10 ft. lengths 4-1/2" smooth bore heavy duty fire engine special hard suction hose coupled with brass, chrome plated couplings, with long handles on females and pin lugs on males. (2) One (1) 4-1/2" suction hose strainer, cast brass, chrome plated, with mounting base. (3) One (1) 4-1/2" x 2-1/2" double female, double swivel hydrant adapter, long handles, brass, chrome plated. (4) One (1) two-section 24 ft. wood extension ladder with rapid rope hoist and locks, Duo Safety No. 200. . (5) One (1) wood 14 ft. roof ladder, Duo Safety No. 200. (6) Ladders to be mounted on right side of apparatus in rigid cast brackets with quick release locks. (7) One (1) 10 ft. pike pole with steel hook and pike. Mounted on right side of apparatus. (e) One (1) 6# pick head fire axe mounted in chrome brackets. (9) One ( 1 ) 6# flat head fire axe mounted in chrome brackets. (10) One (1) fire Department type crowbar mounted in chrome brackets, 36". (11) (12) (13) Two (2) Universal hose spanner wrenches with mounting bracket. 'Two (2) suction hose spanner wrenches. 'Two (2) booster hose spanner wrenches. (14) Provisions shall be provided for towing the apparatus or towing other apparatus. Two (2) tow hooks on front and two (2) tow eyes on rear. . (15) Dna (1) 2-1/2 gallon water pressurized extinguisher mounted, left front compartment. (16) One (1) 20 lb. dry chemical extinguisher mounted, right front compal~tmlilnt . (17) Two (2) tri-lock mounting holders for 2-1/2" nozzles. Page .15 . , . ... 21. double swivel 19. l'wo (2) .1 ndian pump tanks, mounted. 20. CIne ( 1 ) 2-1/2" X 2-1/2" double female adaptor. 21. CIne (1) 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" double male adaptor. 22. l'UJo (2) chrome plated folding steps. 23. Truck to be undercoated. 24. Two (2) adjustable hydrant wrenches. 25. One ( 1 ) 2-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" gated wye, Akron #1461 or equal. Page 16 CiIlassis Specifications OZ' e...uivalent. 1968 Ford C-850 Chassis ~~x~~)t~*~x~!f()@'.f~~Mnc . ' 1. Please specify the GVW Ratings and Axles you propose to furnish to adequately handle specified requirements. 2. 534 cUo in. engine 3. 3 Man tilt cab. 4. 126 in. C.A. 5. 153 in. wheelbase. 6. 5 speed, one reverse. 7. 10.00x20 12 ply tires. 8. 2-speed electric wipers. 9. 55 amp alternator. 10. Full instrument panel with tachometer. 11. Dome light in cab. 12. Mufflers 13. HD. Hydraulic brakes with 1000 Cu. In. Vaccum Reserve tank and gauge. 14. HD. Power Steering. 15. Dual West Coast Mirrors. 16. Manual choke. 17. Rear Axle to be two speed. xxxxxxxxxxxx Please submit option price on: 1. Full Air Brakes 2. Air Horns. CORRECTED ADDENDUM NO. 2 TO SPECIFICATIONS FOR MOTOR FIRE APPARATUS The Lease-Purchase Agreement referred to in Addendum No. 1 to Specifications for Motor Fire Apparatus shall be based upon the following: The County will pay the sum of $7, 000. 00 upon delivery of the fire trucks, and the balance due the successful bidder shall be paid over a period of five (5) years, with the County exercising its option to purchase at the end of the fifth year.