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Demo #3709 Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. 75’ Heavy Duty AerialExterior mounted hard suction hose.Warning lights.D.O.T. lights.Generator outline.Oil reservoir outline.No Front Bumper layout.Roll up doors will be shown in open position, Lap doors will be shown in the closed position.Compartment depth break over measurement. The measurement where the compartmentswitches from full depth to shallow depth.Angle of approach and departure.Text Block ItemsChassis ModelWater tank capacityFoam tank capacityHose bed capacity in cubic feetTotal Compartment cubic feetDrawing box is to read “BID” and utilize the Bid NumberDrawings will be printed on white paper with black ink, blue line drawings will not beacceptable.PURCHASER'S OBLIGATIONSThe purchaser reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids on such basis as the purchaserdeems to be in its best interest. All bidders shall be advised that the purchaser is not bound in anymanner to automatically accept the lowest bid. The purchaser shall only be obligated to purchasethe lowest bid that meets these detailed specifications as closely as possible.SPECIALIZATIONDue to the complexity of the apparatus proposed, it is the desire of the purchaser to obtainequipment that is built by companies that specialize in the construction of NFPA 1901 compliantaerial devices.The aerial device shall be engineered and fabricated built by a manufacturer with a minimum of 40years experience in the aerial field. No ExceptionsNo prototype devices or aerials without a proven field record shall be acceptable. The aerial deviceprovided shall be of the highest quality available in the industry.A list of at least 25 aerial devices designed and built by the bidder shall be supplied with the bid.SAFETY REQUIREMENTSIt is required that the bidder shall meet all State and Federal safety standards and laws that are ineffect on the date of the bid for the item(s) that are being specified and the particular use for whichthey are meant.Revised 6/2/09 Page 4 of 114
Demo #3709 Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. 75’ Heavy Duty AerialACQUAINTANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONSIt is the responsibility of the bidder to review all of the bidding requirements. Failure of a bidder tobe acquainted with this information shall not relieve them from any obligations of the bidrequirements.QUALITY AND WORKMANSHIPThe design of the apparatus shall embody the latest approved automotive engineering practices.Experimental designs and methods shall not be acceptable.The workmanship shall be of the highest quality in its respective field. Special consideration shallbe given to the following points: accessibility of the various units that require periodic maintenance,ease of operation (including both pumping and driving) and symmetrical proportions.GENERAL CONSTRUCTIONThe complete apparatus, assemblies, subassemblies, component parts, and so on, shall bedesigned and constructed with due consideration to the nature and distribution of the load to besustained and to the general character of the service to which the apparatus is to be subjectedwhen placed in service.All parts of the apparatus shall be strong enough to withstand the general service under full load.The apparatus shall be so designed that the various parts are readily accessible for lubrication,inspection, adjustment and repair.The apparatus shall be designed and constructed, and the equipment so mounted, with dueconsideration to distribution of the load between the front and rear axles, and side to side loadingthat all specified equipment, including a full compliment of specified ground ladders, full water tank,loose equipment, and firefighters; shall be carried without overloading or injuring the apparatus asper requirements defined in NFPA 1901.LIABILITYThe bidder, if their bid is accepted, shall defend any and all suits and assume all liability for the useof any patented process, device or article forming a part of the apparatus or any appliancefurnished under contract.WARRANTYA copy of the warranties for the chassis, aerial device, pump, body, water tank, waterway andwaterway seals shall be furnished with each bidder's proposal.INFORMATION REQUIRED UPON DELIVERYThe manufacturer shall supply at the time of delivery at least two copies of a complete operationand maintenance manual covering the completed aerial device as delivered.Parts manuals, where possible, shall be cross referenced so as to show the actual manufacturer'sname, part number and description on all outside purchased parts and fittings that arecommercially available.Revised 6/2/09 Page 5 of 114
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