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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 Wednesday, August 10, 1994, at 10:00 A.M., at the Office of the Director of Purchasing, a Committee consisting of the the Director of Purchasing, the County Administrator, the County Attorney, and the requesting Department Head or Division Director, or their designees, will open sealed bids for the following: ONE (1) TYPE III AMBULANCE All bids must be received by the Office of the Director of Purchasing, 5100 College Road, Public Service Building, Cross Wing, Room 002, Key West, Florida 33040, on or before 10:00 A.M. on August 10, 1994. All bids, including the recommendation of the County Administrator and the requesting Department Head or Division Director, will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners for final awarding or otherwise. The Board will automatically reject the bid of any person or affiliate who appears on the convicted vendor list prepared by the Department of General Services, State of Florida, under Sec. 2 87.133(3)(d), Fla.Stat, (1989). Bidders shall submit two (2) signed originals and two (2) complete copies of each bid in a sealed envelope marked on the outside, "Sealed Bid for Type III Ambulance." All bids are to } remain valid for a period of ninety (90) days after the date set for the opening thereof. Specifications and /or further information may be obtained by contacting Peter Lubert, Monroe County Emergency Medical Services, 490 63rd Street, Ocean, Suite 170, Marathon, Florida 33050 - 305- 289 -6004. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bide, to waive irregularities and informalities in any or all bids, and to readvertise for bids. The Board also reserves the right to separately accept or reject any item or items of a bid and to award and /or negotiate a contract in the best interest of the County. DATED at Key West, Florida, this 30th day of June, 1994. R. M. COFER Director of Purchasing for Monroe County, Florida BID SHEET 1994 Type III Key Largo Ambulance ALTERNATE BID Quantity Description Of Items Price 1 1994 Ambulance Emergency One Standard Type III Model 302 - 162" $ 79,711.00 Contingency Fee $ 2,000.00 TOTAL $ 81,711.00 * Discounts Offered: NONE Price of additional units if exception is taken to Section 2.13 $ 81,711.00 * Delivery: 120 / calendar days after receipt of order. * SEE LETTER CONCERNING CHASSIS PRICE AND AVAILABILITY ! * This model is very similar to your specifications with slight differences in compartment layout. All features and equipment are included. See brochure included. Company making bid Emergency One, Inc. Address F. O. Box 2710, Ocala, Florida, 34478 Contact person & phone no. Howard Walker / Elite Fire And Safety 800- 432 -3626 Authorized Signature of company /Aedrelotht4 Date August 8, 1994 Key Largo Volunteer Ambulance Corps 35 -A SPECIFICATIONS FOR ONE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE VEHICLE (TYPE III AMBULANCE) FOR THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MUNICIPAL SERVICES TAXING DISTRICT 6 MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA June 1, 1994 • 1.0 SCOPE This specification covers one (1) (see Section 2.13) new, commercially produced Emergency Medical Care Vehicle, herein referred to as an "ambulance," including all related work necessary to provide a complete unit, serviced and ready for operation. A vehicle in compliance with this specification shall be defined as a Standard Ambulance. Upon completion these ambulances shall be in general compliance with the Ambulance Design Criteria of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. This specification is based on the Federal Ambulance Specification KKK -A- 1822 -C dated January 1,1990. Reference numbers used in this specification refer to applicable paragraphs in that document. The curb weight of the unit (as defined by KKK - A-1822-C, Section 3.5.1) shall not exceed 85% of the rated GVW. Useful payload will be of prime engineering consideration in awarding this contract. 1.1 General Intent 1.1.1 This is a design, construction and delivery type specification and is intended to be a minimum acce table stand It is the intention of the Purchaser to aggressively seek bids for the purchase of this unit from p aes engaged in this type of manufacture. It is not the intention of the Purchaser to write out vendors or man companies of equal equipment of the type specified. Proposals or alternate bids for any equipment that w' manufacturers h judge same task will be given careful consideration. The Purchaser shall be the sole ud will a equipment accomplish hamp most advantageous and the decision of the Purchaser shall be final. This specification details design criteria of the overall rescue vehicles including 9e of the e that is the e o body, paint, and equipment. This specification shall become part of the final contract, in it's final fo rm after exceptions ng the engine, transmission, electrical the requirements systtem, , module, e e, , to the specifications are accepted (if any) and clarifications have been agreed upon. 1.1 2 Details of construction and materials, where not otherwise specified, are left to the discretion of th e contractor, who shall be solely responsible for the design and construction of all features. 1 1.3 The successful contractor will not be allowed to take advantage of any error or omission instruction will always be given when such error or omission is discovered. It is the responsibility of the successful contractor to bring such omissions or errors to the attention of the Purchaser. in the specifications. Full 1.1.4 These specifications will become part of the final contract. The exception sheet must be returned with each bid. The apparent silence of these specifications as to any detail, or the omission from it of a d any point, shall be regarded as meaning only that the best commercial practices e prev ail and annd drth that at o only m only material concerning P are to prev of first quality and correct type, size and design are to be used All workmanship Material and Standardization anship shall be first quality. 1 2.1 The emergency medical care vehicles, chassis, ambulance bodies electronic equipment to be delivered under this c shall be standard commercial the electronic a this specification. e ambu contract r es hall comply witth h equiom rc all Federal l products devices, medical whicwhich meet Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or r exceed accessories and ear of manufacture. The chassis components and rod (FMVSS), and Federal regulations applicable or specified for the s Y optional items shall be as represented in the manufacturer's current technical data. 1.2.2 The supplier shall provide total standardization and interchange capability between vehicles and like equipment and accessories specified. Materials used in the construction shall be new and not current engineering and manufacturing practices. Materials shall be free of defects than the suitable for the to intended. efects and suitable for the service Key Largo Volunt3er Ambulance Corps 1 • 1,3 Classification This specification will result in the following type ambulance: Type III, Class I, configuration A (KKK-A-1 822-C, Section 3.1.5.1) These specifications are based upon design and performance criteria which have been developer by the Purchaser as a result of experience, extensive research and careful analysis. Subsequently, these specifications reflect the requirements for a new Type III, Class I, Configuration A type vehicle which is the only type of vehicle which is acceptable. 1.4 Definitions 1.4 1 PURCHASER: Monroe County, Florida A/K/A Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, acting as the Board of Governors of Municipal Services Taxing District Six of Monroe County, Florida. 1 d 2 CONTRACTOR: The individual, firm, partnership, manufacturer or corporation to whom the contract is awarded by the Purchaser and who is subject to the terms thereof. For bidding purposes, the Contractor, Vendor and Bidder are synonymous. 1.4 3 EQUAL: Shall be taken in its general sense and shall not mean identical. These specifications are for the sole purpose of establishing minimum requirements for level of quality, standards of performance, and design and are in no way intended to prohibit the bidding of any manufacturer's item of equal material and/or process. The Purchaser, in its best interests, shall be the sole judge of equality and the decision of the Purchasing Agent as to equality shall be final. 1.4 4 CAB CHASSIS MANUFACTURER: The chassis manufacturer shall be Ford Motor Company and herein referred to as the Chassis Manufacturer or OEM. • 1 4 5 HEAVY DUTY (HD): As applied to these specifications, Heavy Duty shall be interpreted to mean that the item to which the term is applied shall exceed the usual uali vehicles and shall be able to withstand the unusual q t an quantity, exposure,temperrature, wear use to be expected to production the intended service. pectedduring 1.4.6 PURCHASING AGENT: For the purpose of this specification, the Purchasing Agent shall be re rese appointment by the Public Safety Director of the Monroe County Division of Public Safety. p nted through 1.4.7 PROGRAM MANAGER: The Program Manager shall be a competent individual appointed by the successful Contractor and acceptable to the Purchaser to perform the contractors program management function. 2.0 SPECIAL CONDITIONS Bid may not be considered if the Contractor can not meet the special conditions stated herein. • 2 . 1 Contractor's Responsibility and Qualifications 2.1.1 The vehicles and equipment shall be delivered as a complete units, serviced and ready for operation. 2.1 2 Details of design, construction and materials, where not otherwise specified, are left to the join successful Contractor and the Purchase Drawings and plans showing the size and location of co mpartments, doors, seats, and other equipment not specifically described in these specifications shall be submitted l t discretion �f the 2.1.3 The Contractor shall make accurate statements as to ambulance wei with the bid. units. Purchaser's standards forbidding must be strictly adhered to and all bid forms and u must be completed and submitted with the bid. All bids shall • ght, capacities, and dimensions of the completed variations to the specifications must be set forth on separate pages entitled „ I include copies of all specified warranties. Any exceptions q questionnaires, if applicable, indicating the applicable reference page number(s), and section(s) of thes e specifications. Any en forwarded on separate pages entitled "Exceptions to Specifications" shall result xceptions to Specifications ", in 2.1.4 Each Contractor shall furnish satisfactory evidence that it has a far It rn immmediate rejection o of f onnot t thhe bid. factory in operation which is adequate for the manufacture of the ambulance which it proposes to construct, and that is equipped and expertise for this purpose. No bid will be considered from a firm which has not been Nreh sar y engaged fa ged i the in construction to the type specified i manufacture and design of ambulances similar i en t of at least 5 years. gulngaged n the these specifications e ations for a p nod Key Largo Volunteer :Ambulance Corps 2 • 2.1' 5 Each Contractor shall furnish two original signature proposals and two additional copies of the completed Bid Proposal (a total of four). • 2.1 6 If the Contractor and the Manufacturer are not one and the same, then the Contractor's proposal shall contain a signature of a member of the Board of Directors of the Manufacturer. 2.2 Examination of Specification Before submitting their proposal, each Contractor is required to be thoroughly familiar with the specifications contained herein. No additional allowances will be made because of lack of knowledge of these conditions. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ascertain if any components of the specifications are unsafe and that if any unsafe I or poorly designed criteria are contained herein that they be thoroughly explained to the Purchaser in the Bid proposal 2.3 Quality Assurance and Single Source Responsibility 2 3 1 It is not the intent of these specifications to call for an unusual or experimental vehicle. Nor is it the intent of this department to accept such proposals. Therefore, as proof of the ability to manufacture vehicles of the type called for in these specifications, the successful Contractor must be able to show proof that they have manufactured at least 50 vehicles of the Type III specified herein. • 2.3 2 A list of five Departments and /or Emergency Medical Services which serve an area of 500,000 population or more where the Contractor has manufactured similar or identical equipment within the last three years shall be supplied with each proposal. This list shall include contact dames and telephone numbers. • 2.3.3 The Contractor shall provide a list of manufacturer's authorized service.centers where repairs to the modular body, body components, electrical system, and related components can be performed. • 2.3.4 If equipment is proposed other than of its own manufacture, the Contractor shall submit with their proposal a list of all items to be sub - contracted. The Contractor will provide a written statement with the proposal that such equipment offered is in complete compliance with this specification. The intent of this section is to ensure maximum single source responsibility for all equipment manufactured or supplied by the Contractor. 2.3 5 Each Contractor shall disclose any pending or anticipated litigation between the Contractor and Sub - Contractors, other parties and the Contractor or other parties and the Sub - Contractors. • 2.3.6 The Purchaser will be advised within the Bid proposal of any anticipated labor contracts which may be negotiated or renegotiated during the period of manufacture. If up for renewal, the expiration date of the Manufacturer's labor contracts shall be noted in the Bid Proposal. 2 3.7 If requested, Contractor may be required to provide a financial statement to Purchaser. 2.3.8 All materials and pads used in the manufacture of the unit must be of highest ualit and original Factory "seconds ", blemished, remanufactured, rebuilt; or reconditioned eq n n t is not ac e neW' manufacture. acceptable. 2.3 9 Nothing contained in these specifications shall be construed as creating any contractual relationshi p between any Sub - Contractor and the Purchaser. 2.3.10 The successful Contractor shall be fully responsible to the Purchaser for the acts, omissio the Sub- Contractor(s). ns, and discrepancies of 2.4 Prices and Payments 2.4.1 All Bid prices shall be F.O.B. Monroe County Emergency Services, Marathon, Florida and shall i Marathon Flori warranties, include all applicable 2.4.2 All Bid prices must be specified on the Bid Proposal Form. 2.4.2.1 Any discounts offered by the manufacturer must be listed separate) and y not be reflected in the basic Bid price. 2.4.3 Bid prices shall be valid for at least ninety (90) days from the date of the bid opening, or as otherwis Key Largo Volunteer Ambulance Corps e specified herein. 3 2.4.4 Two categories of equipment are specified: "Mandatory Work and Equipment" and "Optional Work and Equipment ". The Contractor must price and agree to perform all work and furnish all of the equipment listed under both categories, with the mandatory work and equipment included in the ambulance price. It is understood that the successful Contractor must furnish any part or all of the optional work and equipment listed that the Purchaser elects to purchase with the vehicle at the time and location of delivery. 2.4 5 Payment shall be made in accordance with the specifications and the Bid proposal upon acceptance by the Purchaser of the hardware and /or services performed under contract with the successful Contractor. 2.4 6 Ninety percent payment, or an amount not to exceed the value of the vehicle and equipment delivered, will be made upon passing the acceptance inspection in Monroe County at the time of delivery. The final ten percent payment or outstanding balance will be made after the unit and all accompanying paperwork (Section 2.34) and equipment has been delivered, inspected, and found to comply with specifications and other conditions specified herein, free of damage or defect, and properly invoiced. All invoices shall bear the purchase order number. Payment will be made within 45 calendar days of acceptance. 2 4.7 Any equipment shipped, rather than delivered with the unit, shall be shipped pre -paid and shall bear the purchase order number on the invoice. p 2.5 Bid Evaluation Criteria 2 5.1 Those manufacturers who have submitted a bid proposal and who have attended the pre -bid conference in accordance with Section 2.26 will be evaluated by the Purchaser. In evaluating the Bid Proposals to determine which proposal is the most advantageous to the Purchaser, major considerations in addition to price which will be evaluated are: 2 5 2 Commitment to the special conditions contained herein, particularly to that which applies to warranty. Y 2.5.3 Completeness of the proposal, i.e., the degree to which it responds to all requirements and request for information contained herein. 2.5.4 Manufacturing and delivery schedule. 2.5.5 Contractor's demonstrated capabilities and qualifications and Contractor's past performance Purchaser. p nce (experience) with 2 5.6 Equipment supplier's demonstrated capabilities and qualifications. 2.5 7 Technical approach to include: ° Design and engineering reliability factors ° Maintainability considerations and recommendations 2.5.8 Planning documentation addressing: ° Drawings and schematic layouts ° Logistical support ° Training ° Operation and maintenance 2.5.9 Management approach. 2.5.10 Warranty commitments. 2 5.11 Total costs. • • Key '_argo VolunteerAmbulance Corps 4 2.6 Other Bid Evaluation Criteria 2'6.1 In order for the Purchaser to expedite repairs under warranty, special consideration may be given Contractors who designate authorized repair facilities in Monroe County, Florida or designate authorized repair facilities within 100 miles of Monroe County, Florida. 2.6.2 Proposals taking total exception to these specifications will not be accepted. 2.6.3 Proposals that do not comply with the Bid evaluation criteria of Section 2.5 may be rejected without further consideration. 2.6.4 Major exceptions to the specifications may not be accepted. Certain exceptions may be accepted if they are minor, equal, or superior to that which is specified. 2 6.5 The Contractor shall submit these Purchaser specifications with the "Comply and Exception" columns completed with their Bid Proposal which will indicate whether the Contractor will comply or take exception to the particular paragraph. In the event the Contractor takes exception to any items of this specification, the Contractor shall explain in detail, with full engineering support data, the reasons why the proposed equipment or process will meet the intent of this specification (Section 2.23). The Purchaser shall determine which (if any) exceptions are acceptable and this determination shall be final. The successful Contractor will be held responsible for delivering a vehicle in strict compliance with the letter and intent of these specifications. 2.6.6 Contractors must fumish all information requested in the space provided on the Bid Form. 2.6.7 Contractors shall supply at least two (2) complete sets of technical engineering drawings covering the vehicle offered which describe the dimensions and construction details of the vehicle. Each Contractor shall also submit detailed descriptions clearly describing the equipment and material being offered. Sales brochures may not be considered sufficient. 2.7 Contract Award 2.7.1 The Purchaser reserves the right to reject any or all bids deemed to be unresponsive and to accept any bid which is in its best interest. The Purchaser also reserves the right to waive any informalities, irregularities and technicalities in procedure. 2.7.2 Before awarding the contract, the Purchaser reserves the right to require a Contractor to submit additional evidence of their qualifications as it may deem necessary. Technical, financial, or other documentation that may be re uired in support of the Contractor's qualifications and abilities, including past performance with the Purchaser. q 2.7.3 The Purchaser shall be the final authority in the award of bids: • 2 .8 Disputes 2.8.1 In case of any doubt or difference of opinion as to the items to be furnished herein, the decision of the final and binding. e Purchaser shall 2.8.2 Any litigation which may be brought by either party pursuant to the terms of this cont appropriate jurisdictional court in Monroe County, Florida. tact will be brought in the 2 . 9 Anti - Collusion Statement By signing this Bid, the Contractor agrees that his Bid is made without.any informal or unwritten understands agreement, or connection with any other person, firm,.orcorporation making a Bid for the same purpose and is in all respects fair and without evidence of collusion or fraud. P ►p n d that their understanding, 2 , Travel To Manufacturer The Purchaser reserves the right to make on -site inspections at theirown expense includin a re- delive for the purpose of direct verification that the,final specifications are being complied with. The timing 2. en monthly status report provided to Purchase r (see Sectt ioon n 2 2.1 5.3 3 and visits shall be determined by the written the Purc g p ry 'nspection on-site 2 "221'2)" .1 • Key Largo Volunteer.Ambulance Corps 5 2.11 Warranty 2,11.1 The successful Contractor shall provide a twelve (12) month warranty on each vehicle which covers defective or inadequate parts or components, improper selection or use of materials, improper design or engineering, or poor or improper workmanship or quality control techniques which were left to the discretion of the successful Contractor. This warranty shall cover the complete ambulance and shall include any and all costs for labor and parts or materials that are required to correct any and all deficiencies. 2 11.2 It is not the intent of the Purchaser that this warranty apply to parts or components that would normally require replacement or repair due to normal service conditions within the 1 year warranty period, such as light bulbs, filters, tires, brake linings, windshield wiper blades and such. 2.11 3 Where a component manufacturer provides an independent extended warranty which exceeds the 12 -month period, the provisions of the extended warranty shall not be allowed to diminish the normal warranty that is provided by any component manufacturer. Where a component manufacturerdoes not provide a warranty equal in time, or which does not fully cover all costs involved, the successful Contractor is solely responsible for bearing any additional costs, or if necessary, the total costs including freight, parts, components, materials, and labor for removal and installation, contractual repair or replacement service, and the reimbursement for salaries of all Monroe County employees who are engaged in performing warranty work at the request of the successful Contractor. 2.11.4 Within 48 hours after receipt of a verbal or written notification by the Purchasing authority (to be identified) that warranty service is required, the successful Contractor shall respond verbally, and immediately follow up by letter or facsimile (305 - 289 -6013) to Monroe County Emergency Medical Services with a statement of intent to show where, when, and in what manner the warranty service shall be performed. In the event that there is no response ,or if the response exceeds 48 hours, or if the response that is received is on time but is not acceptable to the Purchaser or acceptable but not performed at the specified time, Monroe County Emergency Medical Services will provide for the required warranty service, and the total costs of all labor, parts, components, materials and freight shall be reimbursed to Monroe County by the successful Contractor and within 45 calendar days after the bill has been mailed to the successful Contractor. 2.11.5 The warranty period shall begin at acceptance of the manufactured ambulance by the Purchaser and shall not include mileage accumulated during testing and delivery of the unit. Accepting delivery or housing the vehicle does not imply final acceptance of the vehicle as meeting specifications or other conditions. 2.11.6 The successful Contractor shall be liable to the purchaser for supplying information and materials necessary for mandatory revisions and/or modifications as determined by the successful Contractor or sub - contractor or suppliers at no cost to the Purchaser for a minimum of five years from date of acceptance. All revision information pertaining to the equipment purchased shall be supplied to the Purchaser at no cost as it becomes available (This includes corrections to the instruction manual, etc.). This information is to be furnished for as long as this equipment is being produced by the Manufacturer. 2.11.7 The duration of the warranty period shall be stated by the Contractor with his Bid response and shall be at least: ° 1 year - parts, labor, and all components ° 5 year - rust and corrosion (see Section 3.18, Rust Proofing) ° 15 year - Module (unconditional) 2.11.8 Where a manufacturer offers any type of fended Warranty Program, i.e., Ford E.S.P. Program, then the Contractor required not only to research and advise the Purchaser of such a program but also reflect the price in the option section of the Bid Sheet. Details of the extended warranty shall be included with the bid. p 2.12 Material and Workmanship 2.12.1 All equipment furnished shall be guaranteed to be new and of current manufacture, meet all re ui specification, and be in an operable condition at the time of delivery. q rements of this 2.12.2 All parts shall be of high quality, material, and workmanship, shall be of new and part and current manufacture an no pa of attachment shall be substituted or applied contrary to the Manufacturer's recommendations and standard d Key Largo Volunteer Ambulance Corps 6 2 All workmanship shall be equal to the highest industry standards and performed in a professional manner so as to insure a safe and functional ambulance with an aesthetic appearance. 2.13 Quantities A Bid Proposal is requested for a minimum of one (1) ambulance as specified. The Purchaser reserves the right to purchase a maximum of three (3) vehicles at the same price within six (6) months of the original order. 2.14 Instructional Manuals / Drawings, Schematics The successful Contractor shall provided the following sets of manuals: 2.14 1 The successful Contractor shall provide two (2) operational manuals for each vehicle, which describe the total operation of the unit, all the operations of all components attached to that unit and any other supporting documents which are necessary for an individual operating the unit to be thoroughly familiar with the total operation of the unit. 2.14 2 The successful Contractor shall provide for the Maintenance and Support Shop a total of two (2) parts manuals identifying all parts used bn each unit. NOTE: The Manufacturer shall identify and cross reference those components which can be purchased by outside vendors. Example: manufacturer's part number xxx equals Leece - Neville part number xxx. 2.14 3 The successful Contractor shall provide a total of two (2) service manuals for each unit. These manuals shall provide all technical information for the unit and a complete set of "as built" drawings which will include: ° A complete bill of material ° Equipment specifications ° Wiring diagrams and schematics ° Equipment views (front, rear, left and right sides) ° All information describing major malfunction identification and subsequent troubleshooting procedures. 2.15 Delivery 2.15.1 Delivery of the unit and related equipment shall be FOB Monroe County Office of Public Safety, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida. Final inspection and acceptance shall take place after delivery to Monroe County. Delivery shall be "drive in" to and from each point. No trailering or "piggy -back" will be permitted. The Contractor agrees that in those cases where term of shipping is FOB other than as specified, goods shall be shipped pre -paid only. 2.15 .2 Delivery of the first completed unit shall take place in Monroe County within 120 calendar days of the receipt of the chassis at the successful manufacturer. 2.15.3 As part of their Bid proposal, all Contractor shall provide a Gant (milestone) chart identifying the major projected dates from the initial step through delivery and acceptance. A delivery schedule shall be jointly agreed to between the Purchaser and the Manufacturer. 2.15.4 Since delivery proposals will weigh heavily in the determination of award of Bid, the delivery schedules that are submitted by the Contractor and agreed upon by the Purchaser shall automatically become binding upon the successful Contractor. 2.15.5 Pre - delivery service shall include the following: a. Complete lubrication b. Filling crankcase with oil c. Adjustment of engine to proper operating condition d. Inflation of tires to proper pressure e. Ensure perfect operation of all mechanical and electrical fixtures f. Front end alignment and wheel balancing of all wheels, including spare g. Check for leaks of any kind h. Electrical system evaluation i. Documented electrical load test 2.16 Acceptance and Discrepancy Correction Period 2.16.1 Each vehicle shall be delivered with a full compliment of additional equipment as ordered per the purchasing agreement. The vehicles shall be complete and functioning properly. Final payment will not be made if an e ui ment Key Largo Volunteer Ambulance Corps y q p 7 is back- ordered. 2.16.2 A list of discrepancies for correction will be provided to the successful Contractor by the Purchaser within 30 working days of the delivery of each ambulance. The successful Contractor shall have 30 working days to correct all of the listed discrepancies. If this condition is not met the successful Contractor may be deemed in default at the sole discretion of the Purchaser. 2.16 .3 If a vehicle is delivered with major discrepancies that are not correctable, and by this circumstance the successful Contractor has demonstrated gross irresponsibility in meeting the purchasing agreement, then the Purchaser reserves the right to find the successful Contractor in default. 2.17 Bid Guaranty All bids shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check or bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total Bid price, payable to the Board of County ComFnissioners of Monroe County. After the Bids are opened, the Bid guarantee will be retumed to all Contractors except the 4 lowest responsible Contractors and the remainder will be returned after the contract is executed. The bid guarantee of the successful Contractor will be returned after the contract is executed 2.18 Indemnification and Insurance The Contractor shall indemnify and save the Purchaser harmless from any and all claims, liability, losses, and causes of actions which may arise out of the fulfillment of this agreement. The Contractor shall pay all claims and losses of any nature whatever in connection therewith, and shall defend all suits, in the name of the Purchaser when applicable, and shall pay all costs and judgments which may ensue thereafter. 2.19 Patents and Royalties The Contractor, without exception, shall indemnify and save the Purchaser and its employees harmless from liability of any nature or kind, including cost and expenses for or on account of any copyrighted, patented or unpatented invention, process or article of manufacture used in the performance of the Contract, including its use by the Purchaser. If the Contractor uses any design, devise, or materials covered by letters, patent, or copyright, it is mutually agreed and understood, without exception, that the Bid price shall include all royalties or cost arising from the use of such design, device or materials in any way involved in the work. 2.20 Liquidated Damages • 2.20.1 If the Contractor fails to deliver the equipment or perform the services within the time specified, it is understood and the successful Contractor hereby agrees to pay the amount of $100.00 per calendar day in liquidated damages. The Contractor shall not be liable if performance failure arises out of causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the successful Contractor (acts of God, war, fires, floods, freight embargoes, etc.). The sta liquidated damages will be based on the delivery schedule agreed to by both parties. rt of 2.20.2 Should a performance failure occur, it will be the responsibility of the successful Contractor to notify the Director of Public Safety of Monroe County in writing and submit proof of the circumstances for non - performance. Immediately following the resolution of circumstances responsible for non - performance the successful Contractor must e- negotiate delivery schedules to the satisfaction of the Purchaser. 2.21 Program Manager 2.21.1 The successful Contractor shall designate a competent individual acceptable to Contractor's program management function. The Program Manager shall provide a single point n f c to perform the the Purchaser and the Contractor on all matters concerning the contract. 9 of contact between 2.21.2 The Program Manager shall present, a written monthly status report to the Purchaser on the progress of the fabrication, delivery schedules and all existing and potential problems. 2.21.3 The Program Manager shall be technically oriented and thoroughly familiar with and shall act as the liaison between the Manufacturer and the Department. all the construction techniques used • Key Largo Volunteer,Ambulance Corps 8 2.22 Project Manager 2. ?2.1 The Purchaser shall designate one individual to perform as Project Manager. The Project Manager shall provide a single point of interface between Purchaser and the Program Manager on all matters concerning the ambulance. 2.22 .2 Any changes to the specifications or drawings shall be in written form and signed by Purchaser's Project Manager. 2.23 Proposal in Reply to Specification 2.23.1 Any exceptions to the specifications must be itemized. Details concerning the exceptions must be clearly explained. Each exception will be considered by the Purchaser as to degree of impact and total effect on the specifications. The proposal shall be arranged so that rapid reference between specification and proposal can be accomplished by the Purchaser, Monroe County. Specification section assignment numbers shall be referred in the proposal (see 2.5). 2.23.2 Costing shall be per the Bid Proposal Form, quoting on each line item and total as listed therein and Contractor shall fill in all information requested on said Bid Proposal form. 2.24 Familiarity with Laws The Contractor is presumed to be familiar with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, code rules, and regulations that may in any way affect the work or final product, including such federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, code rules, and regulations that may be unique to Monroe County, Florida. Ignorance on the part of the Contractor shall in no way relieve him from responsibility. 2.25 Non - Compliance Delivery of a vehicle which does not meet the requirements of this specification and the Contractor's proposal as accepted by this agency shall be cause for rejection of the vehicle. Liquidated damages in the amount of $100.00 per calendar day shall be deducted from the final payment computed from the first working day following rejection until deficiencies are corrected and an acceptable vehicle is delivered. If within thirty (30) days after initial rejection of a vehicle it is not acceptable, the Contractor shall be in default of his contract. 2.26 Pre -Bid Conference A pre -bid conference may be mandatory for all Manufacturers who intend to have their proposal considere will be accepted unless a representative of the Manufacturer is in attendance. The pre -bid conference No and e date a location will be announced, if necessary, nd f 2.27 Pre - Construction Conference Prior to the start of design and/or construction, the successful Contractor shall be required to Construction Conference in Key Largo, Florida to finalize design and construction details participate in a Pre 2.28 Pre -Award Clarifications 2.28.1 In the event a clarification is requested on the contents of this specification, the question shall to : Director of Public Safety of Monroe County, 490 63rd Street, Suite 140, Marathon a in writing 2.28.2 Clarifications or corrections to the specifications shall not be valid unless they are Marathon, Florida Fto r 33050. 33050. y re in written form and signed by the Director of Public Safety of Monroe County. 2.28.3 When a Contractor requests a clarification, a copy of the request a qualified Contractors. q and the Purchaser's reply will be forwarded to all 2.28.4 Requests for clarifications will be accepted no later than fourteen i 2.29 Performance Test and Requirement (14) calendar days prior to bid closing. The ambulance shall conform to all Federal Motor Vehicle Safe ty Standards that apply to automotive ambulances and State of Florida Regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Adminis tr vehicle and the auxiliary equipment and/or related EMS equipment that is mi (OSHA) ed. The vehicle s Stac s ha that co hall conform rm to the to the rs famish requirements of KKK - A - 1822 -C, unless otherwise specified by the Purchaser. • Key Largo Volunteer Ambulance Corps 9 -2.-30 Oral Presentation The County may require the four lowest Contractors who are reasonably in contention to make an oral presentation prior to the award so the Purchaser cannot misinterpret any part of their proposal. The presentation shall be in Monroe County. The oral presentation is to be used for clarification of the Bid proposal and specification only. The oral presentation is not to be used for modifying specifications or changing Bid proposals. The cost of this presentation will be borne by the Contractor (time and location to be announced, if required). 2.31 Licenses All Contractors must submit copies of the proper licenses which are required by Florida State Law with their Bid proposal. 2.32 Contingency 2.32.1 A contingency in the sum of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) shall be included in the Bid price to cover the costs of unforeseen work that may become apparent during the course of fabrication. Approval of every such alteration or change shall be given in writing to the successful Contractor by the purchaser, or his representative. Any unused portion of these funds shall be deducted from the invoice total at the time of final payment. 2.32.2 Any work initiated under the auspices of the Contingency sum which are not first authorized in writing by the of Public Safety for Monroe County shall be performed at the sole and exclusive risk and expense of the Manufacturer. 2.32.3 All work ordered and performed in stipulated P accordance with the foregoing will be paid for at the price sti in the Purchaser's written approval. This stipulated price will include a reasonable amount forthe contractor's overhead and profit, and will have been mutually agreed upon by the contractor and the Purchaseror his representative, as equitable compensation for the additional work. 2.33 Radio Frequency Interference Suppression Electrical components, electronic equipment, and devices used and installed on these vehi cles in addition to all sub - systems, chassis, warning systems, etc. shall be electromagnetic radiation suppressed, filter prevent interference to radio and telemetry equipment aboard the vehicle and surrounding area. The RFI of the completed vehicle shall not exceed the maximum limits set forth in SAE J551. 9 � filtered, or shielded to 2 .34 License Tags and Certificates 2.34.1 A Manufacturer's Statement of Origin showing the applicable transfer information is required under this specification. The MSO shall be forwarded to the Purchaser before final p y yme nt m vehicle procured is s made. 2.34 .2 Temporary license tags shall be the responsibility of the manufacturer er and the price of such shall be included in the 2.34.3 The manufacturer shall provide a statement of the actual net vehicle weight County, Florida. The statement shall include individual weights at each heewhen the unit is delivered to Monroe • • Key Largo Volunteer , Ambulance Corps 10 Page 1 4 ENERGENCY ONE, INC. TYPE III AMBULANCE MODEL T302 - 162" DELIVERY: One hundred twenty days from contract. CHASSIS: The ambulance shall be a Type III, Class 1 and shall be a chassis furnished with a 2 -door cutaway cab. Chassis -cab shall be suitable for subsequent mounting of a modular (containerized), transferable equipped ambulance body conforming to the requirements specified herein. Cab - chassis shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements of this specification. In addition, the chassis shall comply with paragraphs 3.4 through 3.6.14 of Federal Specification KKK A- 1822C. When specific performance requirements are specified herein by these specifications, those standards shall prevail over the minimum requirements of KKK- A -1822C document, as provided in paragraph 3.4.1. The proposed ambulance chassis shall be certified to meet any performance requirements listed herein. Manufacturer - Ford Motor Co. Year - 1994 Model - E350 Cutaway Trim Level - XL Wheelbase - 158" G.V.W.R. - not less than 11,500 lbs. Ambulance Preparation Package - Ford 47A Ambulance Identifier Package • Engine - 7.3L Diesel with block heater Transmission - Ford E40D with auxiliary cooler Page 2 Front Axle - 4,600 lb. Twin I -Beam type with stabilizer bar Rear Axle - 7,800 lb. wide track with 4.10 limited slip Shocks - Heavy duty front and rear Brakes - Power, self - adjusting, hydraulic with anti -lock rear Steering - Power assisted with tilt steering wheel Horns - Dual electric Air Conditioning /Heating - Ford installed with auxiliary heater and air conditioner connector package and 134 Refrigerant Fuel Tank - Single with minimum 35 gallon capacity Wipers - Minimum 2 -speed with pause and intermittent feature with standard windshield washer functions Front Bumper - Chromed with integral air dam underneath Wheels - Six (6) 8 -hole 16 X 6.0 steel disc with spare. Tires - LT225/75R16D all- season steel belted radials, balanced - (6) - with matching spare. Paint - Ford Code ZC bright white Windows /Glass - Tinted safety glass Instrumentation - Full set of gauges including oil pressure, water temperature and fuel level Interior - Dark gray with standard padded dash board Grille - Chrome trim Seats - OEM high back type with armrest covered with color coordinated fabric to match cab interior, provided with seat belts and shoulder harnesses. Mirrors - Two (2) stainless steel below eye level with mounting 4-point and minimum face measurement of 100 sq. P g One (1) independently adjustable 4" minimum convex mirror bolted to left and right mirror bracket. Convenience Light Group - Dual head dome light controlled b headlight /parking light switch and door operated switches by (driver and passenger); under hood light; Headlight "ON" audible alert; warning chime and illuminated entry. Lights - Halogen headlights Door Locks - OEM electric power type on left and right cab entrance doors. Page 3 ` Door Windows - Electric OEM ower type ype windows provided for the left and right cab entrance doors. � - ' Radio - A Ford factory installed AM /FM stereo radio with digital clock shall be provided with left and right cab door speakers. Electrical System - Ford dual battery system and a Leece Neville 165 amp alternator. MIRRORS - CONVEX: Two (2) independently adjustable 4" minimum convex mirrors, one (1) to the left and one (1) to the right, shall be bolted to the pre existing cab mirror brackets. AIR HORNS WITH COMPRESSOR: There shall be a two chromed, brass air horn trumpets installed on the front fenders. They shall be powered by a Quick Recovery 12 volt electric compressor with a minimum of 1200 cu. in. reservoir. The compressor and reservoir shall be located in the side entrance stepwell compartment with access door in rear wall of step secured with a latch. A drivers side foot switch and a push button on the cab console shall be provided. FUEL FILL HOUSING WITH HINGED DOOR: All required fuel filler housings shall be polished aluminum and furnished with a hinged door. The filler hose angle shall be as recommended by the chassis manufacturer. LABEL "DIESEL FUEL ONLY": Located above each fuel filler housing shall be a metallic label that designates "Diesel Fuel Only" requirements. It shall be black with white or equivalent contrasting letters a minimum of .5" high. Page 4 REAR MUDFLAPS: Black hard rubber mudflaps shall be installed on the rear body wheel wells. FIRESTONE RIDE -RITE AIR SPRINGS: To improve the load handling characteristics of the ambulance, a set of Firestone Ride -Rite air bags shall be installed on the rear axle. Bag air pressure may be adjusted to provide the desired ride, based on the load imposed on the axles and the ride desired by the operator. A manual "tire type" inflation valve shall be installed in the left rear exterior compartment that permits equal inflation of both the left and right bag. ANTI -SWAY BAR TYPE III FORD: The front and rear axles shall be equipped with an IPD brand anti -sway bar. HOURMETER: An hourmeter gauge, to record engine hours, shall be mounted in the driving compartment and shall be clearly identified and visible to the driver while seated. BATTERY, 2ND MATCHING: The small OEM battery located under the hood shall be replaced with a matching Motorcraft battery to the higher amperage battery furnished. with the ambulance chassis. These batteries shall be installed in the exterior battery compartment. Page 5 CAB RUNNING BOARDS: There will be a set of .125" bright aluminum tread plate running boards installed on the left and right, full length from the cab wheelwell opening to the ambulance body. The outer edges shall be machine formed and /or rolled to eliminate any sharp edges. The front section will flare up and provide protection as a stone guard. OUTER WHEEL INSERTS: The four outer wheels shall have Phoenix or equal stainless steel wheel inserts that match the design of OEM wheel with stainless steel hub and lug nut covers. EXTERIOR APPARATUS BODY: Cab -Body Provisions: The ambulance cab shall meet the requirements listed under paragraph 3.9.2 of the current Federal Specification KKK -A =1822. Cab Style: The cab shall be the OEM chassis manufacturer's cutaway cab and chassis model, as specified in Federal Specification KKK - A -1822 as Type III. Body Accomodations: The ambulance body proper and patient compartment will be sufficient in size to meet the requirements of this specification and those of paragraph 3.10.1 of KKK A -1822. The interior layout will be such that a technician can administer life support treatments to at least one patient during transit. • Body, General Construction: It is the intention of these specifications to require that the ambulance module body be of all aluminum, including all sub - frame members. No rivets, screws or other fasteners will be used for the attachment of any structural member or sheets. Page 6 Structural Integrity: The ambulance body as a unit shall be designed and built to provide impact resistance. The body will be of sufficient strength to support the entire weight of the "fully" loaded vehicle on its top or side if overturned, without crushing, separation of joints, or excessive deformation of roof bows or reinforcements, body parts, doors, door hardware, floor members, inner linings, outer panels, rub rails or any other structural member. As proof that the ambulance body meets the above criteria, the bidder will furnish along with the bid certification work sheets from a bonded independent testing laboratory showing that the body bid meets the Static Load Test Code for Ambulance Body Structure, AMD Standard 001. Work sheet is defined as a document listing all deflection points during the actual test. Vehicle Body Structure: All parts of the ambulance body, as specified in paragraph 3.10.6 of Federal Specification KKK -A -1822, shall, where applicable, be of all welded construction. Where fasteners are used in such areas as hinge attachment, hardware attachment, etc., the fasteners shall be of aluminum or stainless steel, depending on the structural strength requirement. At a; minimum, the body sub - structure shall utilize 2" x 2" x (1/8 ") 6063 -T63 aluminum tubing side walls and 2" x 2" x .188" (3/16 ") aluminum tubing on all superstructure stress points. Stress points shall be defined as points where the side wall and floor structures are jointed by welding. Non - stress point superstructures may be 2" x 1" x .125" tubing. Under no circumstance shall any structural materials used on the body be less than .125" wall thickness. Centers shall be a minimum of 14" on floor, side walls and roof. Sidewall aluminum sheeting (skin) shall be one -piece .125" 5052 -H32. The roof shall be a minimum .090 ". No seams are permitted on either the side wall or roof skins. Drip Rails /Moldings: For structural integrity, the upper be an integral peer body (roof) drip rails All drip moldings over o and t entrance e doors rsi will be polished aluminum. Installation of these moldings shall be such that will allow replacement, but not be attached by welding, screws or rivets. Crash Rails: Page 7 Located at the bottom of the left and right body shall be lateral tubular crash rails with scotchlite reflective striping, mounted to the body superstructure. These rails shall extend from the front of the body to the rear wheel well opening and from the rear wheel well opening to the rear of the body. Additionally, they shall be supported by crash rails extending left to right on the front and rear body. This design shall minimize side impact damage to the body by preventing the skirt areas to fold under on impact. Insulation: The body shall be insulated with a reflective backing air core insulation that fully encapsulates the patient compartment interior. The reflective backing shall cover both sides of the insulation material and shall provide a minimum R14 factor on side walls and roof and R9 factor on the floor. All seams shall be taped. No metal structural components shall be exposed. Body Mounting: The body shall be mounted onto the chassis by means of steel outriggers bolted to the side of the left and right frame rails with two (2) 3/8" grade 8 bolts meeting chassis manufacturers requirements for frame attachment. Between the top of the steel outriggers and the body sleeper rail shall be a neoprene rubber isolator block or "doughnut" bolted through the sleeper rail and outrigger with a 5/8" grade 8 bolt. The system shall permit the body to flex against the frame rail, relieving body structural stress. There shall be a minimum of five (5) on each frame rail for a total of ten (10). No rigid body to frame attachment process will be accepted. Door Hinges: All doors (including exterior compartment doors) will be mounted using 3/16" pin stainless steel hinges. The hinges must be designed with horizontal /vertical slotting for universal field adjustments. The horizontal slot will be on the door frame and the vertical slots on the door. Attachment will be by 1/4 x 20 stainless steel bolts and lock washers. Under no circumstances will self tapping screws or rivets be permitted. Door Design: At a minimum, all doors will be a minimum of 2" thick with non - settling type insulation. They will be flush with the body, not overlapping. The inner door panel must be removable for access to all latching hardware. The inner patient compartment doors panels shall be of vacu- formed VuTc b • 1/8" thick high impact ABS, color- coordinated to the interior. Use of fabric or vinyl is not permitted. Door Latches and Hardware: All opening and locking hardware furnished by the manufacturer for the patient compartment doors and exterior compartment doors will be flush fit on both the inside and outside. When the doors are opened, the hinges, latches and door checks will not protrude into the access area. All patient compartment doors, as well as exterior compartment doors, shall employ the same type locking hardware. All door latches, hinges and hardware will comply with the requirements of FMVSS 206. All hardware will meet the following requirements: All doors exceeding 32" in height shall be equipped with a lock at both top and bottom. These locks will lock into a "Nader" type striker pin found in the door frame. These pins must be threaded through the door frame and be field adjustable. The locking system will be actuated from the locking handle by push rods only. The door handle will be a flush "paddle" style handle of stainless steel construction (chrome plated castings not acceptable) with black vinyl isolator gaskets between the handle and the door panel. On the curb side and rear doors, the inside handle will be of the same type and will be equipped with an inside door lock, actuated without a key. All exterior storage compartments and module entry doors will be lockable with the same key. All exterior compartment doors (including entrance doors) shall be equipped with gaskets that encircle the full door opening. The gaskets shall be installed in the corners of the door frame in a manner that prevents damage from equipment, stretcher loading and personnel traffic. They shall provide an environmental seal against water, dust and air. This is a dual gasket system with the doors having a flat ribbed gasket and the door frames having a hollow bulbous gasket. Door Hold Open Devices: The side patient module door and all exterior storage compartment doors must have the quivalent of a spring- loaded cam -over door holder to hold the doors open under all operating conditions and angles. Exterior Compartment Doors: The exterior compartment doors will be constructed to match patient compartment module doors, including latching and Page 9, lock hardware and hinges. The inner door panels shall be attached with stainless steel screws and star washers for easy removal and service of hardware. Doors larger than ti 37" wide must be split to reduce the amount of door exposed to traffic. Unless otherwise specific herein, all compartments shall be painted with Sikkens OTO textured compartment coating. Unless otherwise specified herein, inner door panels shall be bright aluminum tread plate. Patient Compartment Module Exterior Parameters: This unit will be a total Custom design to meet your specifications and drawings with compartment layout as you have required. However, we feel it our duty to point out that we believe there may many reasons to consider our standard 162 Type III layout as depicted in our literature. These reasons are to complicated and lengthy to go into here but include things such as weight distribution, crew comfort and safety, etc. We request that a meeting be set up so that we may go over them in detail. In any event, complete engineering drawings will be provided after the Pre Constrution Meeting. If you can use one of our standard designs, a considerable savings can be gained. See our option price page. RUBBER FENDERETTES: A pair of contoured black rubber fenderettes shall be installed around the left and right rear wheelwell openings. Installation shall permit simple replacement. BATTERY COMPARTMENT & SLIDE OUT TRAY: A slide -out battery tray shall be installed on the right front of the body, just below the floor level. The door shall be constructed in the same manner as all other exterior compartment doors and be fully vented with machine stamped louverd (add -on type louvers not acceptable). The sliders for the tray shall be stainless steel ball- bearing type rated at a minimum of 250 lb. capacity for long term durability. All battery cables routed to this compartment shall match the minimum size required by the chassis manufacturer for this type of installation. Page 10 DIAMOND PLATE COVERED STEP BUMPER: The rear bumper and step shall be a high quality, single piece assembly. There shall be a minimum 1/2" clearance between the bumper and the rear body panel. The entire assembly shall be designed for simple replacement should it become damaged. It shall be bolted to the chassis frame in a minimum of four points. Under no circumstances will welding of the assembly to the chassis be acceptable. The frame shall be constructed of 3" x 1" steel tubing in 'a box configuration for strength and durability and covered with .125" polished aluminum diamond plate. The center section will have gator grip and be provided with a flip -up aluminum center section to meet requirements of KKK -A -1822. LOWER RUBRAILS: Attached to the outer surface of the lower skirt area shall be bright aluminum extruded rubrails that measure a minimum of 3" wide x 1" thick. The center section shall be recessed with raised ribs and will permit insertion of ICC light or reflector, if specified. The rubrail assembly shall be bolted to the body (not screwed) and spaced away from the body a minimum of 1/4" by nylon spacers to prevent accumulation of corrosives. The ends of each section of rail shall be capped with a formed neoprene casting to eliminate sharp edges. There shall be a Scotch Lite reflective stripe insert running the full length of the recessed area of the rub rail. CORNER GUARDS: Installed on the lower body.corners shall be bright aluminum treadplate stone guards. They shall be a minimum of 13" high. All edges shall be sealed with silver pliable sealant to prevent accumulation of corrosives between the stone guards and the body. Page 11 GRABBER DOOR STAY BRKT: A 3" Cast Product #C10870 -1 grabber door stay, with gasket set, shall be installed at specified location to hold doors open. CAB TO BODY RECESS: The bulkhead directly behind the driver and passenger seats shall be recessed back into the body a minimum of 10" to allow full seat travel in the rearward position and allow space for placement of radio transmitters and rain or turn -out gear. The recess shall be an integral part of the body construction and formed of aluminum tubing and .125" aluminum sheeting. The outer surface of the wall shall be covered with vacu- formed ABS polymer panels that match the color of the cab interior. These panels shall not exhibit any sharp edges or corners and provide for simple cleaning and sanitizing of the interior. NOTE: This feature will not be on your special Custom body design due to the compartment layout you have required. The extra large front outside compartments will use this space! CAB TO BODY WALK THRU TYPE III: A minimum 17" wide x 46" high passageway shall be provided between the cab and body. The passageway shall be provided with a sliding door that can be latched from the cab side. The door shall have a minimum 100 sq.in. sliding plexiglass window provided. Head protection bumper pads, matching the interior color scheme and material, shall be installed above the door on both the cab and patient compartment sides. The doorway shall be completely framed as an integral part of the body construction with aluminum tubing. Page 12 INTERIOR APPARATUS BODY: Interior Personnel Safety Requirements: Reduction of possible injury to attending personnel is of critical importance in the award of this contract. The interior of the patient compartment will be free of all sharp projections. Exposed vertical edges and corners will be broken with a minimum 3" radius. All other edges and corners shall be adequately padded. Manufacturer shall provide drawings or photographs of the proposed interior design and a written description of how the proposed ambulance interior has been designed to reduce potential injury to personnel. To meet the stringent requirements of OSHA 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens, no upholstery within the patient compartment shall be supplied with any form of stitching or other form of manufacturing that causes penetration of the vinyl upholstery material. The surfaces shall be capable of cleaning and disinfecting with clinical type procedures and chemicals. All seat cushions shall be removable for cleaning of contaminates from beneath the cushions. All bidders shall be prepared to provide a presentation on procedures used to accomplish a safe and bacteria free working environment within the patient compartment. Due to exposure and liability risk, exceptions to these minimum requirements will not be accepted. Interior Finish: The finish of the interior patient compartment, including storage cabinets and equipment, will be impervious to soap and water, disinfectants, mildew and will be fire resistant as per FMVSS 301. The surface material required under this contract must be a high quality plastic laminate, and /or vacu- formed high impact ABS plastic. The corner of the left rear main wall cabinet and rear squad bench corner shall be protected with high impact vinyl a minimum of 1.25" wide on each side of the corners. On the rear entrance door floor shall be satin finish stainless steel protection plate extending back onto the floor a minimum of 3". Interior Storage Accomodations: At a minimum, all interior cabinets shall be of durable, load- bearing, lightweight plywood (no particle board permitted) with plastic laminate construction and /or vacu - formed high impact ABS plastic construction. Page 13 1 Storage Cabinets: Storage cabinets shall be easily opened, but will not come open in transit. Where specified, the storage cabinets will have shatter proof plexiglass doors set in extruded track. The glass track will have replaceable felt inserts. To access opening the plexiglass sliding doors, extruded full length finger pulls shall be provided welded on the outer end of each section of plexiglass. Adjustability of Cabinet Shelving: All specified interior medicine cabinets shall be provided with specified number of adjustable shelving. The front bulkhead interior /exterior access adjustable shelving will be provided with heavy duty brackets for universal adjustment and heavy weight carrying capability. Actionwall /Work Counter Area: The manufacturer shall incorporate into it's design a work or "action area" for supply and major medical equipment locations, such as suction units, defibrillators and monitors (when applicable), airway devices, and other such supplies as this purchaser may deem appropriate. The counter shall be protected with an ABS high impact polymer biohazard tray that has large radii edges and corners. These edges and corners shall serve to protect attending personnel from blunt impact injury and permit easy cleaning around all inside edges and corners. An ABS polymer back wall splash shield shall be incorporated as an integral part of the countertop tray. It shall provide for flush mounting of the hinged control panel and receptacles. Over the work counter will be the action wall control panel. It shall have a hinged face panel with latches that permit access to all wiring and plumbing without the use of tools. Mounted flush in this panel will be the suction outlet, oxygen outlets, the switch panel, 12V outlet, clock and other accessories as outlined herein. Patient Module Interior Design Parameters: Due to the predetermined and intended use for this vehicle, the following parameters have been established as minimums. A set of scale drawings, showing all proposed dimensions, will be provided after the pre build meeting. This body will be a total Cudtom design based on your description and sketches. However, we feel that it is our duty to tell you that your design is very close to one of our standard designs. If you could use our standard design, a considerable savings can be realized. See our Page 14 standard literature and option pricing. FOLD -DOWN ARMREST: Located at the head of the squad bench, on the back wall, shall be an armrest that folds up and down. It shall be capable of preventing a seated person from sliding off the end of the squad bench during a sudden controlled stop. The mechanism shall be bolted, not screwed, to reinforcements in the body side wall superstructure. The arm shall be padded and covered with upholstery matching the cushions. DOOR AND ENTRANCE GRAB HANDLES: Minimum 10" long chrome "C" handles shall be installed on each entrance door, left rear wall and right side of the left side entrance door. HANDRAIL OVERHEAD: An overhead grabrail shall be fastened into the ceiling to structural supports. The rail shall extend fully from the front bulkhead area to the head protector pad over the rear entrance doors to eliminate exposed ends that present head impact injury. Construction shall be a minimum 1.25" in diameter with a ribbed surface for positive gripping characteristics. No smooth surface rails will be accepted. Page 15 LOWER DOOR PANEL INSERTS: The lower body entrance door panels shall be provided with diamond plate inserts to provide protection against abuse from equipment and stretchers. HIGH BACK ATTENDANT SEAT: Located at the head of the primary patient cot shall be an automotive style high back attendant seat. It shall be mounted on a FMVSS certified seat base pedestal and /or specified mounting plates. Certification shall be documented. The upholstery shall match exactly all other seamless upholstery used in the patient compartment. The seat base shall be bolted to the floor using grade 8 bolts torqued to factory specifications. The bolts shall pass through backing plates under the sub -floor and not the sub -floor material(s) only. The seat shall be provided with retractable seat belts bolted to the sides of the seat base. Belts shall be tagged as to compliance with FMVSS requirements. The belts shall retract into a hard plastic housing and have automatic locking inertia devices built -in the mechanism. Color shall be maroon, gray or blue. SEAT BELTS: The manufacturer shall provide seat belt and shoulder harness combinations for the driver and passenger seat in the cab of the vehicle. Further, seat belts shall be provided for the attendant seat in the patient compartment at the head of the primary stretcher area. A minimum of three seat belts shall be provided on the squad bench. These belts shall not only provide for three (3) seated passengers, but also for a supine patient. All belts shall be retractable into plastic, protected housings. Retractors shall be installed on the back wall, not on the face of the squad bench. Exposed belts are not allowed on this contract. All belts shall be anchored to the chassis or body framing with grade 8 bolts and torqued to specifications. Torque settings shall be recorded on the ambulance's Quality Control (QC) reports and available for inspection at time of delivery. Page 16 BIOHAZARD WASTE DISPOSAL: A slide -out drawer shall be installed at the front end of the squad bench that opens into the stepwell area. It shall contain two (2) removable containers. Container 1 shall be a hospital grade sharps container with a lid that seals for proper disposal. Container 2 shall be a plastic trash container with red plastic liners that are marked "BIOHAZARD WASTE ". The interior of the compartment shall be sealed to isolate the containers from equipment stored beneath the squad bench. Waste disposal containers stored in an exterior compartment will not be an acceptable alternative. This type of storage permits exterior gasses to enter the patient compartment through compartment vents and may present difficulty in cleaning and sanititizing disposal paths. I.V. HANGER: Bolted in the ceiling will be Cast Products A2012 flip -up type I.V. hangers, one (1) located at mid torso of the primary patient and one (1) located at mid torso of the secondary patient. Both will accomodate two (2) I.V. bottles or bags and have Velcro restraints. COT FASTENER: A Ferno Washington 175 -5 cot fastener shall be installed in compliance with AMD Standard 004. The installation shall provide single placement of a specified all -level cot as close as possible to the sidewall with the front and rear fastener rails detachable. PATIENT COMPARTMENT DOOR WINDOWS -REAR: Located in the two (2) rear patient compartment entrance doors shall be a minimum 22" high x 18" wide window set in extruded aluminum framing with an anodized satin finish. Each window shall be fitted with neoprene rubber seals (felt type sealing is not permitted) and be environmentally tight. Each window shall be sliding type with removable screen. The glass shall be automotive safety type, tempered and dark tinted (minimum 31 %) for privacy and heat deflection. • Page 17 • PATIENT COMPARTMENT SIDE DOOR WINDOW: `-- Located in the curbside patient compartment entrance door shall be a minimum 22" high x 18" wide window set in extruded aluminum framing with an anodized satin finish. Each window shall be fitted with neoprene rubber seals (felt type sealing is not permitted) and be environmentally tight. Each window shall be sliding type with removable screen. The glass shall be automotive safety type, tempered and dark tinted (minimum 31 %) for privacy and heat deflection. LOWER DOOR WINDOW: Located on the lower doors shall be a window matching the upper window that measures a minimum of 10" high x 18" wide. LOWER PATIENT COMPARTMENT DOOR WINDOWS: Located on the bottom of the lower side door shall be a minimum 10" x 18" fixed window that matches the upper window in design and appearance. • SEAMLESS CUSHIONS AND UPHOLSTERY: All interior vinyl on seat cushions, attendant seat and pads shall use the same vinyl. All cushions shall be vacu - moulded type with no seams to prevent accumulation of bacteria forming matter and aid in simple disinfection of the patient compartment. Due to the liability associated with provisions of a safe working environment in compliance with OSHA Regulation 1910.1030 - Bloodborne Pathogens, cushions using seams and stitchings will not be accepted at time of delivery. Color shall be light gray, blue or maroon. ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS: The vehicle will be equipped with a complete climate environmental system to supply and maintain clean air conditions and a comfortable level of inside temperature in both driver and patient compartments. The system design will permit independent control of the environment in each compartment. The emergency vehicle will be equipped with Page 18 heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems that can be made to collectively operate using recirculated air and ambient air and will be capable of maintaing interior temperature within the established comfort zone of 65 degrees Fahrenheit, to 78 degrees Fahrenheit, when operated between 0 degrees to 95 degrees Fahrenheit ambient. Positive pressure will be attained through the fresh air ventilation system either apart from, or as an integral part of either the air conditioning systems, or in combination with any of all three. Environmental systems components will be readily accessible for servicing at the installed location without necessitating removal of any cabinets, walls or partitions. The suction hose routed from the compressor to the rear evaporator will be insulated. AIR CONDITIONER DIGITAL THERMOSTAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL The patient compartment system shall be operated from the action wall console. An on /off switch shall be installed on the switch panel. Temperature controls shall be accomplished through a digital thermostat on the wall that will automatically maintain a constant compartment temperature from both heating and cooling modes by setting the desired thermostat temperature range. DIGITAL THERMOMETER The digital thermostat shall automatically reset to constantly display the actual patient compartment ambient temperature. AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATER HOSES The use of hose clamps on air conditioning high pressure hoses will not be permitted on this contract. Machine press OEM type connectors only will be permitted. All heater hoses shall be Epom /Nomex, as required by Ford. No exception. EXHAUST FAN AND STATIC AIR INTAKE The vehicle will be equipped with a power exhaust fan located at the rear of the interior with a single speed switch for operation located on the action wall switch panel. Located on the opposite front wall will be a static intake duct. Page 19 EXTERNAL MOUNT AUXILIARY AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER: A minimum 13,000 BTU air conditioner auxiliary condenser shall be installed. All plumbing shall be run on the inner body walls and not be exposed to the exterior. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS: Electrical System - General Requirements: The ambulance electrical system shall be equipped with, but not limited to the following: 12 volt operating system, generating, starting, lighting, visual and audible warning systems, specified OEM electronics equipment and devices including master consoles located in the cab and patient compartment, and other optional accessory wiring, as specified herein. The electrical systems and equipment shall comply with all applicable FMVSS /FMCS regulations and shall also conform to all the applicable SAE recommended standards and practices whether or not specifically referenced in this document while complying with the sub - paragraphs herein. All electrical and electronic components shall be selected to minimize electrical loads thereby not exceeding the vehicle's generating system capacity. All electrical system components and wiring shall be readily accessible through access panels for checking and maintenance. All switches, indicators and controls shall be located and installed in a manner that facilitates easy removal and servicing. All exterior housings of lamps, electronic devices and fixtures shall be corrosion and weather resistant. Electrical System Guidelines: All wiring shall be rated as GXL -SXL or SGX per SAE J -1127 and or J -1128 as high temperatures automotive cross -link. Circuit functions shall be imprinted in contrasting lettering on wire insulation at intervals not greater than 3 inches. Exception is taken for wiring systems supplied by component manufacturers. All wiring connections shall be made with high quality crimp type terminals insulated within multi conductor housings where practicable, otherwise each terminal shall be insulated individually. Standard equipment control circuits for the ambulance shall be mounted on heavy duty printed circuit boards. To minimize Page 20 I poor terminal connections and continuity, the use of additional terminal blocks after the circuit leaves the control board is not permitted. The relays and circuit breakers shall plug directly into high quality sockets that �-- are soldered permanently onto the printed circuit board. The control board shall incorporate manual reset circuit breakers that have a white pop -up indicator button that is clearly visible when inspected. To enhance and simplify field serviceability, the circuit board shall be required to be of modular design, with the main printed circuit board being the "mother board" and the logic board being the "daughter board ". The logic board shall simply unplug from the main mother board, should failure occur. Additionally, this contract will require a circuit diagnostic system that indicates power to each individual circuit. The control board will be mounted in a well ventilated compartment separate and distinct from all other compartments and easily accessible without use of tools. All circuits are to be enclosed in plastic or nylon loom. Any loom attachments to the frame or body are to be made with stainless steel rubber insulated "J" or "C" clips with stainless steel screws and /or bolts. A service loop of wire or harness shall be provided at all electrical components, terminals and connection points. The wiring shall be routed in conduit or high temperature looms with a rating of 280 degrees Fahrenheit. Where wiring passes through any wall or partition there will be a protective cover on all edges. All added wiring shall be located in accessible, enclosed and protected locations and kept at least six inches away from the exhaust system components. Electrical wiring and components shall not terminate in the oxygen storage compartment, except for the oxygen control solenoid (when specified), compartment light, and switch plunger. No "Scotch -Lok" or " "Scotch Add -A- Splice" or equivalent type connectors shall be used. Wiring Criteria: All wiring devices, outlets, etc., except circuit breakers, shall be rated to carry at least 125% of the maximum ampere load for which the circuit is protected. There shall be a main electrical panel located in a separate compartment within the patient module. Electrical control panels located in any exterior compartments will not be acceptable due to subjection to corrosive environments. It is preferred that this panel be mounted on or near the bulkhead of the patient compartment and be accessed by a hinged, locking compartment door with minimum of two (2) vents. Circuit breakers, relays and diodes shall be mounted on this panel. Page 21 Main Wiring Harness: The main wiring harnesses shall be routed down the center of the patient compartment headliner in a recessed access cove. To eliminate chances of shorts and poor connections, no wire in the primary harnesses shall have an inline splice (butt) or otherwise connected to terminal strips or blocks from the control panel to the service appliance connection. No Exceptions. All ground wires shall be black. No other black wires are permitted. RF Shielding: All electronic devices and equipment installed which produce RFI, shall have the proper filters, suppressor or shielding to prevent electromagnetic radiation and the resultant interference to radios and other medical electronics. All chassis to module body ground cables shall be RFI braided type. Engine Automatic High Idle: An automatic engine high idler device with voltage sensor shall be incorporated into the electrical system. This system shall scan the voltage output of the alternator and automatically increase the RPM level to a factory preset high idle condition (minimum 1300 rpm's) to prevent battery . damage and to maintain cooling efficiency of the engine during prolonged idle situations. The throttle controls will be automatically disengaged anytime the brake pedal is depressed or the clutch is depressed on manual transmission or the shift selector is moved into a forward or reverse mode. The system shall additionally permit manual deactivation via a marked switch on the cab control console. Automatic Load Management and Sequencer System: A load management system shall be incorporated into the electrical system that sequentially switches "on" up to four (4) relays at 1/2 second intervals. Individual switches may select a combination of outputs. The switches may be used to turn the outputs "on" at any time. The Master Control switch shall start the sequence when it is turned "on ". Likewise, turning the Master Control switch "off" sequentially de energizes the loads at 1/2 second intervals. In addition, the Load Management System shall monitor the vehicle's battery voltage. When electrical loads exceed the alternator output resulting in voltage drops, pre- selected outputs shall be individually de energized. Only those circuits required to'stabilize the charging system and maintain the system voltage shall be de energized. The shut down sequence may be altered by programming switches internal to the Load Management System. t'ciy 2z1 • Digital Ammeter: The electrical system shall incorporate a digital ammeter which is capable of indicating a current of 200 amperes to or from (charging or discharging) the batteries. The ammeter shall be located on the front console fully visible to the driver in any lighting condition. The ammeter shall show the battery state as charge or discharge. The shunt shall be protected against weather and road spray and shall be mounted in an easily accessible location which shall minimize the length of the power cables. Digital Voltmeter: The vehicle shall be equipped with a digital voltmeter to monitor system voltage. The voltmeter connection shall be direct to eliminate erroneous readings from connection voltage drops. The voltmeter will be mounted in the console, next to the ammeter and be visible to the driver in any lighting condition. Patient Compartment Controls: All switches and controls for the patient compartment, including those for the heat /air unit, shall be located on a service panel in the action area. At a minimum, the following switches shall be provided: (2) dome light circuits with high and low intensity function; environmental system power; exhaust fan; suction pump; check out light control; and two (2) spares (unless other specified equipment herein requires use of the spare circuits). The switches shall be of the same design and construction as found in the driver's control console. These switches shall not be activated unless the "Master Module Disconnect" switch in the driver's console is in the "ON" position. The switch panel shall be mounted on a door that allows access behind the panel for service. NO EXCEPTION. Marking of Switches, Indicators and Control Devices: All switches, indicators and control devices supplied by the ambulance manufacturer shall employ color -coded nomenclature inside each individual switch. Backlighting shall be activated when the "Masten Disconnect" switch is "ON". Digital Clock: There shall be a digital clock installed. as an intergral part of the rear control panel. The digits shall be a minimum of 3/4" and display hours, minutes and seconds in military time. Page 23 Power Distribution: The emergency vehicle shall use OEM chassis starting system. A heavy duty, manual master ON /OFF switch rated at a minimum of 200 amperes continuous duty shall be provided. Any bussbar utilized in the system shall be copper. The switch shall be different in shape and appearance from all other switches and labeled BATT ON /OFF. A "Battery ON" indicator lamp shall be provided on the cab console. Wiring shall conform to current KKK -A -1822 revision. Radio Provisions: The vehicle will be equipped with prewiring and circuits for connection of EMS radio transmitter. This circuit will be plainly identified on the electrical panel or compartment where the radio transmitter is designed to be mounted. Wiring to the connection terminal will not be less than 10 gauge. Electrical Schematic: An electrical schematic shall be furnished with the completed ambulance showing all functions and color coding. A sample schematic may be required from the manufacturer for review prior to contract award. RADIO POWER LEADS: There shall be two ( 2 ) 12 volt 20 amp radio power leads run from the cab to a designated compartment to provide dedicated power for the radios. BATTERY CHARGER /CONDITIONER: There shall be a Vanner model 30 -10 battery conditioner installed in a vented compartment. It shall be powered through the shoreline and activated anytime the shoreline is connected to a power source. Page 24 CODE 3 LIGHT BAR: A Code 3 model 5320AF light bar shall be installed on the face of the body, but shall not interfere with mandated flash patterns of the body flashers. The brackets shall be an aluminum Cast Products Model C1070 painted to match the body. No wiring or bolts shall be visible. ALTERNATING FLASHING HEADLIGHTS: Alternating headlight flashers shall be provided on a separate circuit. ELECTRONIC SIREN: A Southern Vehicle Products model SA430 solid -state elecronic siren with attached noise - cancelling microphone shall be installed flush in the cab console. The amplifier shall be mounted in a well ventilated remote location, with easy service access. Operating modes shall include: Yelp; Wail; Phaser; P.A.; Air Horn and radio re- broadcast. HORN RING SIREN SWITCH: A rocker switch shall be installed in the cab dash and properly labeled to enable operator to sound either the horn or the siren from the steering wheel horn button. SPARE ROCKER SWITCH: An illuminated rocker switch shall be installed in the cab dash for over ride feature of the special automatic headlight on feature required in your specs. CLEARANCE LIGHTS: Upper body clearance lights shall be provided with chrome shields. Located at each body corner shall be body reflectors. All lights and reflectors shall conform to Federal ICC guidelines for quantity, location and color. Page 25 Located on the left and right rear body panels, at beltline level, shall be a red indicator light. COMPARTMENT DOOR REFLECTORS: Each ambulance compartment door shall be provided with a minimum 3" red reflector in the lower outer corner to provide maximum visbility when the doors are in the fully open position. The reflectors in the patient compartment doors shall be recessed into the vacu- formed ABS door panel and not protruded into the entrance way. WHELEN SYSTEM 14S STROBE FLASHING LIGHT SYSTEM: The emergency flashing lights shall conform to current KKK -A -1822 requirements and flash patterns. The flashing lights shall i be Whelen System 14S +. The power supply shall be mounted in a well vented compartment with provisions to reduce patient compartment noise. UPPERS SIDE BODY SCENE LIGHTS: Located on the left and right side of the ambulance upper side body or roof shall be two (2) Whelen 97 OptiScene halogen lights. Both the left and right lights will be activated by a separate lighted push- button switch on the front console, appropriately labeled and backlighted legends. In addition, the right side light will be automatically activated whenever the right patient compartment door is opened. The lights will incorporate a 13 degree angled light projection. REAR LOAD LIGHTS: Located over the rear patient compartment entrance doors will be two (2) Whelen 97 OptiScene halogen load lights. They shall be activated whenever the rear doors are opened or when the transmission is in the reverse mode. They shall incorporate a 26 degree angled projection. An additional on / off switch shall be on the cab console. Page 26 TAIL LIGHTS: Whelen 64F series stop /tail lights with red lens and chrome bezel and Whelen 64 series turn signals with amber arrow with black silhouette and chrome bezel shall be mounted on the rear body. LICENSE HOLDER WITH BACKUP LIGHTS: Two (2) 2" x 7" backup lights shall be incorporated into a rear mounted license plate housing constructed of high impact ABS plastic recessed into the rear kick panel. The backup lights shall be activated whenever the transmission gear selector is in "reverse ". PATIENT COMPARTMENT LIGHTING: There shall be a total of eight (8) interior overhead dome lights furnished with both high and low intensity settings. These lights shall be dual element halogen /incandescent bulbs and configured to meet the minimum lumen requirements of current KKK -A -1822. The circuitry shall permit operation of either the left or right bank of lights independently. PATIENT COMPARTMENT "CHECK -OUT" LIGHTS: A minimum of (2) patient compartment "checkout" lights, per the current KKK - A -1822, paragraph 3.8.5.2 shall be furnished and be an integral part of the dim circuit dome lights. A 5 minute timer switch shall be wired directly to the ammeter shunt (battery side of load disconnect switch) that is activated by a separate push- button switch on the rear control console. This circuit shall permit low amperage activation of interior lighting for personnel to check or restock the patient compartment without necessitating activating the battery and Master Module Disconnect switches. Page 27 POWER DOOR LOCKS FOR PATIENT COMPARTMENT: To provide security to equipment and controlled substances carried on board, the patient compartment entrance doors, and interior /exterior access doors in coordination with the cabs electric door locks shall be provided with an electric lock security system. The locking mechanism shall be actuated from either the left or right cab door locks. The locking system shall also provide for a failsafe system that permits the doors to be accessed with conventional key lock should there by an electrical power failure or the batteries are disconnected. Additionally, located at both the side entrance and rear entrance doors to the patient compartment will be actuating switches for the locking system, any switch shall activate all electric door locks. ELECTRIC BODY POWER DOOR LOCKS: To provide security to equipment and controlled substances carried on board, all patient compartment and the right front equipment access compartment doors and left and right cab doors shall be provided with an electric lock security system. The locking mechanisms shall be actuated from either the left or right cab door locks or the side and rear patient compartment doors by means of momentary switches. The locking system shall also provide for a failsafe system that permits the doors to be accessed with conventional key lock should there be an electrical power failure or the batteries are disconnected. 12 VOLT OUTLETS: There shall be two (2) 12 volt outlets provided that meet the requirements of KKK -A -1822 with medical isolator. There shall be one (1) on the action wall control center and one (1) in the upper left bulkhead interior /exterior access compartment. These outlets shall be 20 ampere capacity meeting military specification MS3112E12 -3S with mating plug MS3116F12 -3P, as outlined in KKK - A -1822, paragraph 3.7.7.3. Page 28 1 DOOR OPENING WARNING INDICATORS: There shall be a graphic depiction of the ambulance located on the console that graphically indicates either an entrance door or any compartment door is open by illumination of the individual doors. Additionally, the wording "DOOR OPEN" and "COMP'T OPEN" will illuminate inside the graphic depiction and a chime alarm will sound to warn driver of non - secured door(s). RECESSED STEP LIGHT: A recessed 2 -1/2" light with clear lens shall be provided to illuminate the step at the location specified. MAP LIGHT: Two ( 2 ) high intensity flexshaft lights shall be installed. One on the cab dash, right side and one on the action wall. HAND HELD SPOTLIGHT: A hand held spotlight shall be supplied. It shall be hard wired under right side of cab dash. A snap type clip shall be included for subsequent hanging installation of the spotlight by the purchaser. MASTER CAB CONTROL CONSOLE: The drivers compartment master controls shall be located on a vacu- formed or equal console mounted on the engine cover housing. It shall not be fabricated in any manner that exhibits sharp edges on any surface or edge. The console shall be removable for fast and simple access to the engine compartment. The following shall be installed on the console: All emergency light function switches; left and right scene light switches; rear'heater and air conditioner blower motor switch; rear exhaust fan switch; siren /horn relay switch; and spare circuit switches (unless utilized for optional equipment specified herein). To the right of the switches Page 29 t • shall be a graphics display that includes the door ajar display panel, digital voltmeter and digital ammeter. Convenient to the driver shall additionally be the control head for the specified siren. Space below the control panel shall be left void for flush mounting of two -way radio control heads. CONSOLE RADIO CONTROLS: Separate from the master cab control console shall be a console designed for mounting of radio control heads. Space behind the control head mounting locations shall be provided with slotted dividers for storage 3 -ring binders and report books. BACK -UP ALARM: The back -up alarm shall consist of one (1) 97 dB(A) signal electronic alarm wired into the chassis back -up lights to signal when the vehicle is in reverse. RADIO:COAXIAL CABLES: There will be four ( 4 ) RG58 shielded radio coaxial cables installed. Termination points will be behind to the radio compartment. There will be a minimum of 36" extra cable at the termination point. RADIO CABLE CONDUIT: A minimum 1.25" conduit will be installed and routed from the action wall cabinet to the cab. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The vehicle shall be furnished with a 2 -wire plus ground 120 volt AC wiring system that is separate and distinct from the vehicle's 12 volt DC wiring system(s). The 120 volt AC electrical system, including wiring and associated equipment, shall comply with Article 551 of the National Electrical Code. This system is to be used while the Page 30 vehicle is on standby for powering maintenance devices, medical equipment, battery chargers and any other device(s) deemed necessary by the purchaser. The 120VAC system shall incorporate a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) device \_. a 15 ampere circuit breaker which can be used as a "Master" 120 volt disconnect switch. The GFCI and circuit breaker may be an integral unit. INTERIOR DUPLEX RECEPTACLES: There shall be five (5) GFI protected 15 amp duplex receptacles furnished with indicator lamps in or at each receptacle to indicate that the outlet is energized. Two (2) shall be located on the action wall and two (2) on the right wall next to the right side entrance door above the squad bench backrest cushion and one in the right front inside /outstde compartment. SHORE POWER INPUT: A 20 amp, 110 volt shore power input receptacle shall be conveniently located at the front left side of modular body. It shall be provided with a weatherproof, spring - loaded cover and a matching female plug. INVERTER: A Vanner. 1000 watt inverter with transfer relay shall be installed in a separate compartment. The compartment shall have a minimum of two vents to permit adequate air flow for cooling. ELECTRICAL LOAD TEST: An electrical load analysis and test shall be conducted by the ambulance manufacturer prior to final delivery of the completed ambulance. The test shall be conducted in conformance with requirements of current KKR-A-1822 and AMD005. Amperage Load and reserve capacities shall be recorded and included with the Owners Manual. Page 31 LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT: Oxygen Compartment: An oxygen compartment shall store the main oxygen tank, allow rapid and easy access to the oxygen tank securing devices and provide for simple tank replacement without the use of tools. Oxygen System: The system will comply with current KKK -A -1822 minimum requirements. In addition to these minimums, where the system utilizes fittings, they shall be medical stainless steel DISS type. All hose crimps will be machine pressed. All hose will be rated at a minimum of 1000 PSI burst pressure and be conductive type. The manufacturer will provide flush mounted medical oxygen outlets, as specified below. They shall be compatible with Ohmeda (Ohio) and be flush in the action wall control panel and /or wall. There will be two (2) outlets on the action wall. ADDITIONAL OXYGEN OUTLETS: Additional oxygen outlets shall be installed per your requirements. ELECTRONIC OXYGEN TANK PRESSURE MONITOR: There shall be an electronic type pressure monitor for monitoring of the oxygen tank contents using a transducer at the tank. The monitor shall be located on the action wall near the oxygen outlets on the action wall and have the following minimum functions: pressure read -out in LED bar graph or numerals; backlighted for night observation; audible alarm advising pressure reading below 500 PSI; audible alarm disarm switch; and visual alarm. Use of an analog type gauge in lieu of this system will not be permitted. Page 32 OXYGEN FLOWMETER: A medical oxygen flowmeter shall be furnished that plugs directly into the specified oxygen outlets. It shall be a pressure compensated type that permits flow rates from 0 -15 LPM. OXYGEN PRESSURE REDUCER VALVE: A medical oxygen pressure reducer shall be furnished that is compatible with the specified oxygen cylinder. It shall be preset at 50 psig. OXYGEN HUMIDIFIER: An oxygen humidifier, compatible with the specified oxygen flowmeter, shall be provided. The jar shall be of unbreakable material. OXYGEN TANK BRACKET: The oxygen tank storage compartment shall be provided with a retention bracket to secure an "H" size medical oxygen tank. The bracket shall be designed to allow replacement of the tank without the use of tools. Installation shall be certified to meet AMD Standard 003 and current KKK -A -1822 for crashworthiness. It shall be installed in a compartment as outlined elsewhere in these specifications. SUCTION SYSTEM: To assure high quality operation, the suction pump will be a Thomas high volume type. The pump shall be mounted in an exterior compartment to reduce patient compartment noise levels. Page 33 SUCTION COLLECTOR DEVICE: The suction collection device shall be a RICO model RS4XP provided with a matching quick disconnect plug for the suction outlet on the control panel. It shall be provided with disposable liners for the collection jar and have a large, easy to read gauge. VEHICLE WEIGHT AND PAYLOAD REQUIREMENTS: The ambulance payload allowance shall be determined and displayed in accordance with the requirements outlined in Federal document KK -A -1822, paragraph 3.5.2 and displayed on a "Weight /Payload'Certification Sticker ". The sticker shall be located in a conspicuous location in the ambulance. The payload shall be over and above the specified curb weight (see KKK -A -1822, paragraph 3.5.1) of the ambulance and include specified options, miscellaneous medical equipment, and communications equipment that is appropriately distributed within the ambulance. Optional specified equipment exceeding the minimum requirements of KKK -A -1822 may be subtracted from the minimum payload requirements, as outlined in 3.5.2. ABC EXTINGUISHER: Two ( 2 ) 5 ib. ABC stored pressure dry chemical extinguishers shall be provided with a heavy steel wall shell and corrosion resistant aluminum handles. The extinguishers shall have a pressure gauge and come pressurized with Triplex dry chemical. ALL -LEVEL COT: A Ferno Washington Model 29M all -level cot shall be provided, complete with 3" mattress and three (3) restraining straps. • • Page 34 BODY PAINT FINISH: Aluminum body exterior shall have no mounted components prior to painting to assure full coverage of metal treatments and paint to the exterior surfaces of the body. Compartment doors shall be painted separately to assure proper paint coverage on body, door jambs and door edges. All raw metal shall then be primed with a chromate based phosphoric acid catelized self - etching wash primer to provide superior corrosion resistance and excellent adhesion of the top coat. Next, an acrylic urethane primer - sealer shall be applied to guarantee excellent hold -out and a uniform base color. The third step includes a two - component surfacer to provide good enamel hold -out of the top coat. Finally,, a lead -free, chromate -free medium solid acrylic urethane top coat shall be applied, providing excellent coverage and durability. BELTLINE STRIPE: There shall be a 3 -10" reflective Scotchlite beltline stripe extending from the left and right front fenders horizontally to the rear and across the rear doors. COLOR: Orange WIDTH: 8" UNDERCOATING: Undercoating shall consist of a heavy coating of soft seal film sprayed on the entire underside of the vehicle to repel water and road elements. • RUSTPROOFING: The cab door panels, rocker panel, fenders and under carriage of cab and body shall be rustproofed with a process that is warranted against rust - through for a period not less than 5 years. Page 35 STAR OF LIFE AMBULANCE DECAL PACKAGE: A set of Star of Life Ambulance decals shall be installed, as directed by the purchaser. They shall be Scotchlite reflective materials, matching the standards of the current Federal Document KKK -A -1822 and consist of the following: (3) 7" "AMBULANCE "; (1) 5" mirror image "AMBULANCE "; (4) 14" Star of Life; (1) 36" Star of Life (center of roof - non- reflective); and (2) 4" Star of Life. All decals shall be individually die cut. "NO SMOKING" DECALS: Supplied with the completed ambulance shall be two (2) "NO SMOKING - Oxygen In Use" decals. They shall be on a white background with prominent red letters meeting minimum requirements of Federal document KKK -A -1822. 7� v t t) • -`c �... ,♦ •6, ♦`� j . fft r ti Ir f +t +' '; rr "vr l i � j s+ir�ilW , ', �. t . t J rsro:''•a s S t ~ rl• • ., r ''''.$,:01,-,, ,. i. .. r . + . F+ i J N +4 \ll e` 1 t .. :. r r . 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This warranty is extended only to the original • V i :a user- purchaser for a period of three years or 75,000 miles from the time of delivery to the original user - • purchaser, whichever occurs first. • r I Emergency One warrants the pa o this unit against dects in al rmanship _ 1 used in a normal and reasonable int manner Normal deterior due materi to ultrav iolet wo expkosure is prov not covered ided the by unit is this - ''' `i ,i; • - warranty. This statement of warranty is extended only to the original user- chaser for a t:::::-! I P� period of one year I' from the time of delivery to the original user -purchaser. 1 � rr j ` , :- - ..-.!1!..!- _ ,F I Emergency One's (the "Company ") obligation under this warranty is strictly limited to repairing or replacing, as •* . ;1 the Company may elect, any part or parts of such apparatus which the Company's examination discloses to be ' - 1' defective in material or workmanship. e `t t Any part or parts considered to be covered by the conditions of this warranty shall be returned, freight prepaid, • y . - to the Company's factory or to such other location as may be approved by the Company. Repair ' 3, ::::- of parts determined to be within the warranty will be F.O.B. the Company's factory. �u or r ep lacement , .- 1 The Emergency One warranty shall not apply to: -.; 1. Major components or trade accessories such as but not limited to, purchased chassis, engines, tires, v r, ,1 oxygen equipment, inventors, signaling devices, or batteries that have a separate warranty by the ` original manufacturer. 4• :- { ^ + 2. Normal adjustments and maintenance services. 1 , .K` 3. Normal wear parts such as electrical accessories, voltage regulator, flashers, etc. ' s ±' • 4. Failures resulting from the unit being operated in a manner or for a purpose not recommended b r 3 . �' Emergency One. ; ' fi �� •' 5. Any apparatus which shall have been repaired, modified or altered in any way so as, in the -0 Company's sole judgment, to have adversely affected the unit's stability or reliability. , • s � : 6 Items sub ` proper maintenance. r to misuse, negligence, accident or improper 7. Loss of time or use of the vehicle, inconvenience or other incidental expenses. _ Nothing contained in this warrant shall m y ake Emergency One liable beyond the express limitations hereof, for • -- , loss, injury or damage of any kind to any person or entity resulting from any defect or failure in the unit. ii, i't ! ' ;7,/; . ' r ■ ,a :: To the extent permitted law, THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS i r : .+ . : OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF r ' 4' ' ., ; { . 'l MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. r ti a To the extent permitted by law, this warranty is also in lieu of all other obligations or liabilities on the part of ' a r k‘.. ) 4 t � " 7 fr ! - s Emergency One or the Seller, including liability for incidental and consequential damages. s ; . Emergency One makes no representation that the unit has the capacity to contained • in the Compan • written • literature, • catalo s or specifications ty any functions other than as s " , catalogs pec ifications • accompany del • of the un � I r / ,,, •,, - No person or affiliated company representative is authorized to give an y other warranties or to assume any other I + 'f :: f i liability on behalf of Emergency One in connection with sale, service or repair of any apparatus manufactured by � V P �' ,, � p the Compan at ' > : � tt 1 a r f • bi Emergency One reserves the right to make design changes or improvements in its products without imposing : -ft �., \ ; " - JJ any obligation upon itself to change or improve previously manufactured products. /� � � .1 ii i• ' ft . � • •• 1: teen gAtot1EUUwycgi avemj.., s6U ocoere eway1AGd•6 >VNN 1V,4•Y' "'" •••;* • • • • • i 1 S i., s 's!.!1'' t ,r 547Z, 470., eff ra f A,C�,f r+li t J /4/1.0.;;''':'..,.‘:"P"'" . 1+! ' .t . 't- S l -1 .. 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This statement of warranty is /; " I - . - only original p • extended onl to the on final user- urchaser for a ,_ period of (15) years from the time of delivery to the original r 1, ;- s � .. .... user- purchaser. Emergency One's (the "Company ") obligation under this warranty is strictly limited to repairing or replacing, as ? I�t i) ; • the Company may elect, any part or parts of such apparatus which the Company's examination discloses to be ; , y R defective in material or workmanship. • * � �_ • Any part or parts considered to be covered by the conditions of this warranty shall be returned, freight prepaid, ,sue IA' to the Company's factory or to such other location as may be approved by the Company. Repair or replacement I r s-' • . } : ' � of parts determined to be within the warranty will be F.O.B. the Company's factory. = t ` 4 ..- - The Emergency One warranty shall not apply to: L Paint, hardware, .,V* d are molding, '�, _ � �\ _ rng, tnm, windows, and other ancillary Parts, :. / 2. Normal adjustments and maintenance services. . • 3. Failures resulting from the unit being operated in a manner or for a purpose not recommended by ! /,'1 ` _ Emergency One. ,t • :; - 4. Any - x. y a pparatus which shall have been i repared, modified or altered in any way so as, in the ' l Company's sole judgment, to have adversely affected the unit's stability or reliability. r • . � . Y 5. Items subjected to misuse, negligence, accident or improper maintenance. C �' >; 6. Loss of time or use of the vehicle, inconvenience or other incidental expenses. I ` r i ` :� \, �. _ Nothing contained in this warranty shall make Emergency One liable beyond the express limitations hereof, for yr / , . loss, injury or damage of any kind to any person or entity resulting from any defect or failure in the unit. ' \ f jr "' ?� To the extent permitted by law, THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS : • t §w _: 1, :: OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF _fi ' fi r MERCH AN TABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. M1 • • , � \ y ' To the extent permitted by law, this warranty is also in lieu of all other obligations or liabilities on the part of I : ;' :: Emergency One or the Seller, including liability for incidental and consequential damages. : - � \ r • ' Emergency One mattes no representation that the unit has the capacity to perform any functions other than as ' '', ' :: '' i "� 1� contained in the Company's written literature, catalogs ors specifications accompanying �� 1' Pe delivery of the unit. '� • ` f " 'y � , N.o person or affiliated company representative is authorized to give any other warranties or to assume any other - ( ' , i tt.' • ' ..-- .: . - " ( . H , , liability on behalf of Emergency One in connection with sale, service or repair of any apparatus manufactured by 6 7 — 4 • the Company. k 4 i • g A ' Emergency One reserves the right to make design changes or improvements in its products without imposing ,,iii >�i • any obligation upon itself to change or improve previously manufactured products. ::: 4. ts ) • ff/ 1 Qy� y • • • • , r v y r flf r 11 €, m� ▪ j// r % r A ld o /pr ,t isi� }n�` / /j/ ' :70:•.::::: . ~1 ' ' �.:; r ` .,.. ;. �/ SWORN STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 287.133(3)(*), 1: LORII).t1ITATUTES ON PUBLIC ENTITY CR[M ES TIIIS FORM MI1sT BE SIGNED AND SWORN TO IN TUUE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY PUBLIC OR (in wit OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS., This sworn statement is submitted tu _ !print name of the public entity) ^� hy JAMES E. SCHWALLER, VICE PRESIDENT SALES b MARKETING !print individual' name and title] for EMERGENCY ONE, INC. [print name of entity submitting $worn statement] whose business address is 1601 SW 37TH AVENUE OCALA, FL 34474 and or applicable) its Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) is 59- 1515283 (If the entity has no FEIN, include the Social Security Number of the individual signing this swarm statement: 1 understand that a "public entity crime" as defined In Paragraph 2117.133(1)({;), EIQ,ri¢a StatU114, means a violatiuu of any State or fi (feral law by a person with respect to and directly related to the transaction of business with any public entity or with an agency or political subdivision of any other state or of the United States, including, but not limited to, any bid or contract for goods or servkes to be provided to any public entity or an agency or political subdivision of any other state or of the United Stales and involving; antitrust, fraud, theft, bribery, collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation. • F understand that "convicted" or "conviction" as defined In Paragraph 287.133(1Xb), Florida Statism, means a finding of guilt or a convictiun of a public entity crime, with or without an adjudicaliun of guilt, in any federal or state trial court of record relating to charges brought by indktment or infurmation after July 1, 1989, u a result of a jury verdict, nonjury trial ur entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere. 1 understand that an " affiliate" as dcfincd in Paragraph 287.133(1)(a), Florida _$tatutes, means: I. A predecessor or successor of a person convicted of a public entity crime; or 2. An entity under the control of any natural person who is active in the management of the entity and who has been convicted of ;t public entity crime. The tern " affiliate" includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who arc active in the management of an affiliate. The ownership by One person o shar constituting a controlling interest in another person, or pooling of equipment or income Anion persons when not for fair market value under an arm's length agreement, shall he a prima facie case that Hilt' pt./ another person. A person who knowingly enters into a joint venture with a person who has been convicted of a public entity crime in Florida during the preceding 36 months shall be considered an affiliate. I understand that a "person" as defined In Paragraph M. I33(1)(0, Florida Statutes, means any natural person or entity ort:aniicd under the laws plan)/ state or of the United States with the legal power to enter into a binding contract and which bids or applies to bid on contracts for the provision of goods or services let by a public entity, or which auburnise transacts or applies to transact business with a public entity. The term "person "includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in management of an entity. 1.2.3.4.5. N Rased on information and belief, the statement which i have marked below is true in relation Is the entit submitting this sworn statement. (Indicate which statement applies.) y _X Neither the entity submitting this sworn statement, nor any of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents whore active in the management of the entity, nor any affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July I, 1989. _ The entity submitting this sworn statement, nor any of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management uf the entity, nor aa affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crirne subsequent to July 1, 1989. .. _ The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, or an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989. 11os, ever, there has been a subsequent proceeding before a Hearing Officer of the State of Florida, Division of Administrative Ilearings and the Final Order entered by the Ifearing; Officer dctcrari,rcd that it vs a8 not in the public interest to place the entity submitting this sworn statement on the convicted vendor list. (Attach a copy of the final order) • 6. 1 UNDERSTAND THAT THE SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER FORTIIF; P1111I,IC ENTITY IDENTIFIED ON PARAGRAPH I (ONE) ABOVE IS FOR THAT PURI,IC ENTITY ONLY AND, TIIATTIIIS FORM IS VALID THROUGH DECEMBER 31 OF THE CALENDAR YEAR IN WI ilCll i r IS FILED. I ALSO UNDERSTAND TIIAT I AM REQUIR 0 TO INFORM THE 1'tinLi(' ENTITY PRIOR 7'0 ENTERING INTO A TRACT I • ' • • S AMOW! ' PR OIDEDINSECTION217.017, •• ;ITT . o :,. a TIi ' IIRESHOLD ANY ('1IAN(; E IN 'FILE INFORMATION CONTAI D IN S FO F • • EGO O OF ANY �i (signature) `worn to and subscrib before me this 25 day'uf AUGUST 94 19_ Terminally known_ XX r I ' OR Produced identification Notary Public - Stale f FLORIDA (Type of identification) My CommissioncxpiresJULY 14, 1997 BARBARA J GAUNT (Printed typed or stamped commissioned name of notary public) ror►n FUR 71168 (Rev. 0641/92) BMW J. SAUNT MY COMMISSION/ CC30iII3 EXPIRES ' Joy 14,1w7 4.'43 saoso moo nay Pm mama ne. SWORN STATEMENT UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 10 -1990 MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA ETHICS CLAUSE JAMES E. SMALLER warrants that he/it has not employ retained or otherwise had act on his /its behalf any former County offi or employee in violation of Section 2 of Ordinance No. 10 -1990 or any County officer or employee in violation of Section 3 of Ordinance No. 10 -1990. For breach or violation of this provision the County may, in! is discretion, terminate this contract without liability and may also,; in its discretion, deduct from the contract or purchase price, or otherwise the full recover, amount o • , fe • � ssio • percentage, gift, or consideration paid to th • ae, r0 �� fi or employee. • signature) /Date: AUGUST 25, 1994 STATE OF _ FLORIDA • COUNTY OF MARION Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before • me on AUGUST 25, 1994 (date) by JAMES E. SCNIALLER (name of affiant). He /She is personally nown to me or has as produced as identification. (type of identification) ROTA •I PUBLIC /MOAN J. 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