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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-04-07 PACKET 04.I.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA MEETING ITEM # DATE 4/7/2010 PREPARED BY Public Safety ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST Adopt resolution approving the specifications and establishing a May 11, 2010 bid date for the 2010 Chevy G4500 Diesel Ambulance. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Recommend the Council adopt the resolution approving the specifications and establishing a May 11, 2010 bid date for the 2010 Chevy G4500 Diesel Ambulance. ADVISORY COMMISSION ACTION DATE REVIEWED APPROVED DENIED ❑ PLANNING ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ PUBLIC SAFETY ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ PUBLIC WORKS ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ PARKS AND RECREATION ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ HUMAN SERVICES /RIGHTS ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ECONOMIC DEV. AUTHORITY ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ® MEMO /LETTER: Wes Halvorsen, March 13, 2010. ® RESOLUTION: ❑ ORDINANCE: ❑ ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATION: ❑ LEGAL RECOMMENDATION: ® OTHER: Advertisement for Bid, Instructions to Bidders, and Bid Form. ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS 1� 'C ity Administrator Date COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: (APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER /0 — From: Wes Halvorsen, EMS Coordinator Date: March 13, 2010 Subject: Approve Specifications for Ambulance Purchase and Establish Bid Date Background /Discussion Cottage Grove EMS has been approved for the 2010 budget to purchase a new ambulance to replace the current Medtec ambulance 833 out of fire station 2. Medic 833 will be utilized as a fourth out ambulance or rotated into the current fleet for ambulance maintenance or special event operations. At the May 19, 2010 city council meeting, council would provide final action to accept or reject bids for the purchase of a 2010 Chevy G4500 Diesel Ambulance. Bid Date A May 11, 2010, 11:00 a.m. bid date will provide ample time to provide required notification to contractors. Recommendation Adopt resolution to approve the specifications and establish a May 11, 2010 bid date for the 2010 Chevy G4500 Diesel Ambulance. RESOLUTION APPROVING EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTABLISHING A BID DATE FOR A 2010 CHEVY G4500 DIESEL AMBULANCE WHEREAS, equipment specifications have been prepared in accordance with the city standards and specifications for the purchase of an ambulance, and WHEREAS, the EMS Coordinator has presented such specifications to the City Council for approval; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, County of Washington, State of Minnesota, as follows: 1. Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk until 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 11, 2010. Passed this 7th day of April, 2010. Myron Bailey, Mayor Attest: Caron M. Stransky, City Clerk NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed bids will be received in the office of City Clerk, located at 7516 80 Street South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, until 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at which time they will be opened and read aloud for the furnishing of: 2010 Chevy G4500 Diesel Ambulance Bid Instructions, Specifications and the Bid Form may be obtained from the EMS Coordinator, Wes Halvorsen. No bid will be considered unless it is securely sealed in an envelope, labeled with the nature of the bid and submitted to the office of the City Clerk prior to the time noted above for closing of bids. Each bid shall be accompanied by Bid Security in form of certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond in the amount of five (5 %) percent of Base Bid submitted, made payable to Owner, as guarantee that Bidder will, if awarded, enter into Contract Documents and submitted Bid. The City reserves the right to reject a Bid, which is in any way incomplete or irregular, or to waive informalities or irregularities in a Bid received, and accept a Bid, which in the City judgment is in the City's best interest. The City Council will consider awarding of the bid at a regular scheduled City Council meeting. Dated this 7th day of April 2010. Caron Stransky City Clerk Published in the Washington County Bulletin: April 14, 2010 and April 21, 2010. AM &$I &KIM • 1 1' We, the undersigned, have examined the Bid Instructions, the Specifications, General Conditions and the Advertisement for Bids and hereby propose to furnish the following: (1) 2010 Chevy G4500 Diesel Ambulance The bidder shall examine to their satisfaction the type and quantities of equipment to be provided and /or quantities of work to be done, determined by the specifications. Bidders shall be thoroughly familiar with the contract documents. Bidders shall inform themselves of the character and magnitude of work and equipment to be provided, the obstacles that may be encountered, manner of delivery and all other relevant matter pertaining to the complete execution of this contract. No plea of ignorance of conditions that exist or that may hereafter exist, or of difficulties that will be encountered in the delivery of equipment or execution of the work hereunder which result from the failure to make necessary examinations, will be accepted as sufficient excuse for any failure of omission on the part of the Contractor to fulfill in every detail all the requirements of this bid, or will be compensated as a basis for any claim whatsoever for extra compensation or for an extension of time. No bidder may rely upon any statements or representation of any officer, agent or employee of the Owner with reference to the condition of the work. Bids must be completed in Ink or by typewriter Reiection of Bids Proposals may be rejected if they show an omission, alteration or form, additions not called for, conditional bids or alternate bids not specified or irregularities of any kind. Bids, which are obviously unbalanced, may be rejected. Withdrawal of Bids A bidder may withdraw their proposal without prejudice to, provided they filed a written request with the City of Cottage Grove before the hour of letting, and such withdrawn proposal may be modified and resubmitted by the bidder an time prior to the hour set for the opening of bids. Questions on Bids A bidder may direct questions to EMS Coordinator Wesley Halvorsen 8:00 -16:30 Monday through Friday. Phone line: 651 - 755 -8212 Securities Each bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or bid bond in the amount of five percent (5 %) of the Bid submitted, made payable to the Owner, as guarantee that Bidder will, if awarded, enter into Contract Documents and submit Bid. Bid Comply Yes No Submission of Bids Bids shall be directed to the City Clerk securely sealed and endorsed upon the outside wrapper "BID: 2010 Chevy G4500 Diesel Ambulance ". Bids shall be delivered to City Hall: Attn: City Clerk 7516 80 Street South Cottage Grove, MN 55016 Date of Bid All completed bid needs to be delivered to City Hall by 11AM on May 11, 2010. Bid Reiection The City Council reserves the right to reject any bid and bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein, and further reserves the right to award the contract to the best interest of the city. Examination The bidder may schedule at their own expense, make any surveys and investigations as it may deem necessary to determine a bid price for performance of the work within the terms of the contract. A bidder visiting the job site for estimating purposes shall abide by the City's rules and regulations. If a successful bidder fails or refuses to either enter into a contract for the work or to furnish the Performance Bond and Payment Bond, that bidder's security shall be forfeited to the City as liquidated damages. Delive Bidder shall deliver freight prepaid. Delivery of ambulance to be no later than November 1s`, 2010 to the City of Cottage Grove, Fire Station 2 8641 80 Street South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016. Warranty Manufacturers signed warranty to cover parts and repairs to correct defects in material workmanship for 24 months from date the ambulance is delivered. Bid Comply Yes No TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS * ** BODY STYLE * ** The module body shall be designed and fabricated with the following key elements in mind: • The greatest possible load carrying capacity. • The safety of all EMS providers and patients shall be of paramount concern. • The body design, including construction materials and fabrication techniques shall be proven to be durable. • The ambulance body shall be easily retrofitted to a new chassis. ® The manufacturer shall have a separate facility to complete refurbishments and remounts. • The ambulance body shall meet all current testing requirements available. The ambulance manufacturer shall design and construct its own bodies, and maintain a design staff at its manufacturing facility. Vehicle manufacturers who design and build their own bodies and who have the expertise within their facility will possess a greater capacity to handle a custom project of this type and insure a finished product of the highest standards and quality. Bid Comply Yes No 167" x 96" SUPERLINER TYPE III BODY (WIDE AISLE) The body exterior shall be a minimum of 167.75" long x 96" wide x 86" high. The patient compartment aisle shall be a minimum of 48 inches wide. The exterior body compartments shall be a minimum of 19 inches deep. All body panels, structures, and extrusions shall be fabricated of ALL aluminum construction using alloys consistent with the load requirements of the vehicle. Overall vehicle length, including bumpers, shall be 22.5'. Overall vehicle height, ground to top of module, shall be approximately 105 ". All ambulance bodies shall be manufactured on site. Bid Comply Yes No * ** CHASSIS * ** 2010 Chevrolet G4500 Cutaway Van 159" W.B. 14,200 GVWR • The chassis shall be a Chevy G 4500 cutaway van, 2010 model year. • The chassis shall include the GM YF2 Ambulance Prep Package. • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 14,200 LBS • Wheelbase: 159" • Diesel Duramax 250 HP and 460 lb-ft torque The trans. will be the GM 4L85E 4 -spd auto. • Front axle will be 4,600 • Rear axle will be 9,600 • Fuel tank will be aft of rear axle and be 57 gal rated Bid Comply Yes No IPD /Roadmaster Rear Sway Bar or Equivalent The standard OEM rear axle sway bar shall be removed and replaced with a sway bar made of 4140 "chromoly" steel with bushings made of polyurethane. A Roadmaster brand rear axle anti -sway bar is preferred. Bid Comply Yes No Stainless Steel Wheel Covers Polished stainless steel wheel inserts shall be provided for all outside wheels. They shall be removable without removing the lug nuts. Rear wheels shall include stainless steel braided valve stem extensions with stabilizers for both the inside and outside tires. Bid Comply Yes No Ship The Spare Tire Loose The OEM spare tire shall be shipped loose. Bid Comply Yes No Deluxe Black Velvac Heated & Motorized Mirrors Model #2020 Or Eguivalentl Velvac Model 2020 deluxe heated and motorized side view mirrors shall be supplied. Mirrors shall be black in color and have a built in turn signal on each arm. Bid Comply Yes No O.E.M. AM -FM /CD Radio W /Cab Speakers Manufacturer O.E.M. AM /FM /CD stereo radio shall be installed with two speakers in the driver's cab and shall include a digital clock. Bid Comply Yes No Low Voltage Throttle Manager A low voltage throttle manager shall be installed as part of the ambulance package. All safety interlocks must be in place for the manual throttle to activate the high idle function. Bid Comply Yes No G- Series Molded Console With Added Map Box Storage Area A custom driver's control panel console shall be installed on the chassis engine cover. This console shall be designed to allow easy access from either cab seat. This console shall be manufactured from a painted - powder coated aluminum panel. The console shall provide space for a front control panel, a siren area, a radio control area. This console shall also include an add on map storage area. Bid Comply Yes No N Flexible Shaft Map Light On Passenger's Side Of Dash A flexible shaft map light with switch shall be mounted on the cab dash for use by the seated passenger. Bid Comply Yes No Dual Matched Batteries In Slide Out Compartment Ambulance shall be equipped with matching dual batteries, minimum 750 -CCA each. Batteries shall be in a compartment with a hinged style door. Batteries shall be mounted on a separate slide out tray for serviceability and easier access without increase movement and noise. The battery compartment shall be sealed off from the patient compartment, exterior compartments, and cab. The compartment shall be located so that battery cable lengths are no longer than necessary. All battery cables shall be run in flexible conduit. Battery cables shall be minimum 1/0 gauge in size. Bid Comply Yes No Debri /Bug Shield Mounted On Hood A deflector type bug shield shall be mounted on the hood of the chassis. Bid Comply Yes No Owners Manual A complete ambulance manufacturer's owner's manual shall be included with vehicle. The manual will include wiring diagrams as well as a wiring narrative about the vehicle. Also included will be all additional manufacturer instructions from options provided. Bid Comply Yes No 5 Pound Fire Extinguisher (3- A:40 -B:C Rated) (Ea) Two (2) five pound ABC fire extinguishers shall be supplied. Bid Comply Yes No Ignition Override Theft Protection Device An ignition override theft protection device shall be supplied and installed. The device shall allow the keys to be removed without turning off the engine. The engine shall "kill" when the brake is applied. Bid Comply Yes No * ** MODULAR BODY * ** Module Body Construction All body panels, structures, and extrusions shall be fabricated of ALL ALUMINUM construction using alloys consistent with the load requirements of the vehicle. Exterior body sides and ends shall be fabricated from .125" thickness 5052 -H32 single flat sheet aluminum, a highly corrosive resistant marine grade alloy with 2.5% magnesium and having a tensile strength range of 31,000 to 35,000 P.S.I. Bid Comply Yes No Skin to Support Attachment All exterior aluminum body panels shall be attached to the underlying structural supports via high performance two -sided tape. The tape shall have acrylic foam, which is viscoelastic in nature. Viscoelastic means the foam absorbs energy and relaxes stress, as compared with other types of foam core tape. The tape shall also provide for an environmental resistance creating a strong durable bond. The tape shall be used as an insulating agent to hold the panels tightly against the structural supports, thus eliminating vibration and oil- canning. In addition to the tape attachment system, all panels shall be welded to structural members at the perimeter. The use of the tape as described here will eliminate heat distortion without damaging the structural integrity of the module body. Methods of panel attachment that utilize rivets will not be acceptable. Bid Comply Yes No Module Mounting The cutaway module shall be mounted using ladder frame cross members and Ford OEM rubber spacers with steel sleeves. A minimum # 8 grade bolt and locking nut provided with chassis shall be used. There shall be a minimum of 12 mounting points. These mounting points shall utilize existing OEM frame rail holes whenever possible. An extruded EPDM closed cell cab sponge seal shall then be attached to the rear of the cab opening to seal the opening between the module and cab. This flexible seal shall be installed as one continuous piece. The chassis cutaway shall be securely bolted to module by a minimum of 39, 1/4" diameter bolts with KEPS nuts. This Mounting system shall meet all Chevy requirements and shall be the only mounting system allowed. Other mounting systems shall not be allowed due to their noise and vibration transmission into the modular body. Bid Comply Yes No Framing Body wall vertical framing shall consist of 2" x 2" x .125" and 2" x 3" x .125" aluminum extruded tubing of 6063 -T6 alloy (6063 -T6 is a highly corrosive resistant alloy with 1 % magnesium and .6% silicone with a tensile strength range of 31,000 to 35,000 P.S.I.). A minimum 2" x 3" x .188" aluminum triple hollow tube shall be installed fore and aft of the rear wheel well housings. The rear of the module shall also incorporate a 2 x 3 tube. A horizontal 2" x 3" x .125" extruded tube shall be utilized at the lower edge. A 2" x 2" x.125" tube shall be utilized as a minimum at the midline of all walls to provide superior impact protection. Each side wall shall have at a minimum five horizontal tube supports that will provide additional protection in the event of a side body impact. Vertical aluminum radius -type corner extrusions, of a hollow core design, utilizing 6063 T6 alloy, which interlock with the body side sheets and vertical framing shall be utilized. These corner post extrusions must include an integral X -frame running full length of the extrusion for added impact resistance. 2" x 2" x .125" and 2" x 3" x .125" (where applicable) extruded tubes shall be welded to the outside of the X- frame on either side of the corner post extrusion to complete a 7.5" radius corner post design. Because the structural integrity of a body is derived in part from the corner posts, corner posts that are a part of the exterior body skin (e.g. rolled corner posts) will not be considered. All compartment and patient door jams must be separate from the body skin and must be fully welded to a minimum 2" x2" x .125" 6063 -T6 extrusion. At the rear of the body a minimum 2" x 3" x .125" 6063 -T6 extrusion shall be used. The exterior lip will be flush with the exterior wall skin when installed. The doorframe extrusion will be continuously welded to the wall skin and the minimum two inch square framing extrusion around the exterior perimeter. The door jam trim shall also be welded on the interior side where each door pin is located. The fully welded doorframes shall provide additional protection in the event of an impact. All seams shall be sealed and caulked Bid Comply Yes No '.. The roof shall be one piece .090 sheet, 5052 -H32 alloy, which is supported by a grid consisting of a minimum 4" x 2" x.150" channel with .230" flanges running longitudinally and 4" x 2" x .125 "hat channels extending transversely from the longitudinal channel to the roof frame extrusions. These hat channels shall be spaced no more than 18" apart. The minimum 4" x 2" x .150" center spine channel shall also function as a wiring raceway. Aluminum plates shall be welded between each "hat channel" to provide support for all ceiling mounted hardware. The roof frame extrusions and corner extrusions shall be the reinforced "X" type, hollow core design. All roof rail extrusions shall be 6061 -T6 alloy. No radius corners consisting of a rolled sheet will be accepted. The horizontal roof extrusions shall incorporate an extruded drip rail on all four sides of the body. The roof shall be crowned 1/2" to facilitate water run off. The roof sheet shall interlock with the roof frame extrusions. The roof shall be insulated with two inch plank foam and include a four millimeter vapor barrier. Bid Comply Yes No Interlocking and Insulated Modular Floor Base The floor shall be engineered using interlocking .125" 6063 -T6 alloy aluminum extrusions set at a 90 degree angle from the frame rails thereby minimizing the twist felt in parallel mounting systems. These extrusions shall form a full two -inch thick sub floor. The .125 floor extrusion shall consist of a "C" channel with hollow "V" joint receptacle on one end and an extruded solid "V" edge, which mates with the hollow receptacle on the adjoining extrusion. When the solid "V" edge of one piece is inserted into the hollow "V" receptacle of another, the toothed leg shall lock to form one side of the 2" tubular frame. These integrated extrusions shall form the sub floor with interlocking 2 x 2 tubes every ten inches. A triple hollow 2 x 3 x .188 tube shall be placed fore and aft of the wheel well for added strength and support. A 2 x 3 x .125 tube shall be placed at the forward most end and a 2 x 2 x .25 tube shall be placed at the rearward most end. A minimum 2 x 2 x.25 aluminum angle shall run lengthwise and be welded to each interlocking extrusion. The floor extrusion shall be welded both on top and on the bottom. The voids between the 2" x 2" frame members shall be filled with 2" foam plank insulation. The insulation shall be glued in place. To help dissipate noise and temperature, the bottom side of the sub floor shall be covered by a sheet of .050" aluminum with sealed seams and then undercoated, thus providing a smooth 2" thick integrally insulated double aluminum floor. Insulation sprayed directly onto the underside of the floor shall not be acceptable. Bid Comply Yes No Modular Body Warranty A lifetime, modular body structural, warranty shall be provided. Lifetime is defined as no maximum mileage or time limit. Modular body construction methods and materials must be certified in compliance with AMD Standard 001, "Static load test for ambulance body structure ". Bid Comply Yes No Undercoating After the body is assembled, all under body surfaces are to be heavily coated with automotive grade petroleum based undercoating to protect against road salts and to provide additional sound deadening. Bid Comply Yes No 72" Finished Headroom The interior of the patient compartment will provide no less than 72 inches of finished headroom from floor to ceiling. Bid Comply Yes No Custom Recessed Bulkhead Wall The module bulkhead wall shall be recessed 6 inches and made of a seven -ply marine -grade plywood. It shall then be covered with an 050" aluminum panel covered with a heavy duty vinyl. Bid Comply Yes No Cab To Module Sliding Walk -Thru Door A chassis cab to modular body walk through entrance to the patient compartment shall be provided. It shall be a minimum of 47" high by 18" wide. This entrance shall have a sliding door that latches open and closed only from the cab side. The door shall have a window. A track shall provide rattle free operation. The door shall be lockable from the cab side. Bid Comply Yes No Standard Perko Body Intake And Exhaust Vents (3 -STD) There shall be a minimum of three Perko style intake and exhaust vents mounted high on the ambulance body. Bid Comply Yes No 3 Piece Cast Aluminum Wheel Well Trim Rings There shall be CPI polished, solid, cast aluminum, three -piece fenderettes installed around the rear body cutout above the rear wheels. These housings shall provide an aesthetically pleasing rounded opening as well as provide impact and paint protection. 10 Housings shall attach to the modular body utilizing stainless steel bolts with barrier tape and "ECK" applied between the dissimilar metals. Fasteners shall not be exposed. FORMED SHEET METAL, RUBBER, OR FIBERGLASS FENDERS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. Bid Comply Yes No Standard Cast Fuel Fill Housing Chassis OEM fuel -fill assemblies shall be utilized. A cast aluminum fuel fill protector shall be recessed into the body above and behind the street side rear wheel well. Bid Comply Yes No_ * ** MODULE DOORS AND WINDOWS * ** 2 Red Reflectors On Each Module Entry Door There shall be two -(2) model number B491 R red reflectors mounted on each module entry door. Bid Comply Yes No Combination Extruded /Pan Formed Module Entry Doors Door panel separation, dirt accumulation at seams, paint imperfections, misalignment and malfunctions where the door cannot be operated have been identified in many styles of door construction. These problems, along with the heavy use of vehicle doors shall be eliminated by using a process that includes an extruded, pan formed construction. Bid Comply Yes No Module Entry Doors There shall be entry doors on the curbside and the rear of the patient compartment. The entry doors shall be recessed into the extruded frame that shall be level with the exterior wall skin. The entry doors shall be of an extruded pan formed labyrinth style. They shall be a minimum of three inches thick. In addition to the extrusions reinforcing each outer door pan, the extrusions themselves shall be reinforced through a dual joining method. Each mitered corner, where the framed corners join, 11 shall be fitted with an angled gusset and an exterior .125 door pan skin. The door facing and the edge shall be a single .125 skin. The entire corner shall then be welded and finished smooth. All doors shall include a 2" foam plank insulation and a four mil. vapor barrier. Doors that employ square tube and box pan sheet construction are not acceptable. Bid Comply Yes No Protective Padding There shall be protective pads directly above the side and rear doors. These pads shall be a minimum of 2" thick and shall be constructed of high- density foam and heavy -duty vinyl. No piping shall be used and all seams shall be sealed to repel contaminates. The cushions shall be installed with industrial grade plastic hook and loop Velcro allowing easy removal for cleaning. Pads over entry doors shall extend below the nadar pins to prevent serious head injury. These pads shall be trimmed on the exterior side with stainless steel. Bid Comply Yes No Insulation All entrance doors shall be fully insulated with 2" foam plank insulation. Entrance doors shall also be finished with a 4 -mil polyethylene vapor barrier. Bid Comply Yes No Door Seals The door seals must be EPDM hollow core and provide a 360- degree uninterrupted seal with a full 1/2" of compression. Door latches shall be inboard of the seal, therefore protecting latches from dirt, moisture, and weather deterioration. NO EXCEPTION ALLOWED. Seals shall be mounted in a way to protect them from abuse. All door latch nadar pins shall be adjustable. Inner and outer sills of the entrance doorframes shall be trimmed with formed, brushed stainless steel plates to protect painted surfaces. They shall be applied with adhesives. No mechanical fasteners may be used. Bid Comply Yes No Door Hardware Each modular body entrance door shall be equipped with two heavy -duty rotary latches to meet FMVSS 206 standards. 12 Each rotary latch shall close on a post (nadar pin) mounted to the doorframe extrusion. A minimum 2" x 2" x .125" frame member shall be placed behind the extrusion for positive two point latching. Both rear doors must latch onto the doorframe. All door latch posts shall be adjustable. A continuous Clean Seal #50512 door gasket shall be installed 360 degrees around the entire door. Stainless steel sill plates shall be installed on all inner and outer doorsills. Each door shall have a continuous three -inch stainless steel hinge with a .250" pin Hinges shall be slotted for adjustment and attached to the door with .250" stainless steel truss head bolts for easy removal. Hinges shall also be bolted to the module body frame. The use of rivets or self- taping screws /bolts will not be acceptable. A dielectric barrier to include "Eck" and anti - corrosive tape shall be provided between the hinge and the doorframe. Bid Comply Yes No Full Height Side Entry Door With Gas Style Hold -Open The side entrance door shall be equipped with a heavy -duty gas dampening hold open device that shall hold the door open at 90 degrees. Bid Comply Yes No Side Entry Door Threshold With Non -Slip Tape The side patient entry door shall have a threshold with non -slip tape installed. Bid Comply Yes No Sliding Side Entry Door Window (Dark Tint) Side entry door shall be equipped with a manufacture sized 16" x 20" sliding, dark tinted safety plate window in an aluminum frame. Bid Comply Yes No Rear Doors With Grabber Style Hold -Opens The ambulance module shall have a minimum of 56 inches of pass thru height at 13 rear doors. The rear doors shall also have Grabber style hold opens with replaceable rubber catches. The Cast Products "Grabber" style hold opens shall be installed on each door with the appropriate socket being installed on the rear body wall attached to a 2 x 2- aluminum support tube. Bid Comply Yes Nq Fixed Rear Entry Door Windows (Dark Tint) Rear entry doors shall be equipped with a manufacture sized 16" x 20" non - opening, dark tinted safety plate window in an aluminum frame. Bid Comply Yes No Exterior Assist Rail On Side And Rear Entry Doors (3) Both rear doors and the side patient door shall be equipped with exterior chrome assist handles. Bid Comply Yes No Tri -Mark 30 -8 Door Latches With Non -Slip Tape Or Equivalent Doors shall be equipped with stainless steel, slam style paddle handles. (A Tri -Mark 30 -8 latch is preferred.) A nonskid easy -grip surface shall be applied to the backside of the handle to permit a gloved or wet hand from easily gripping the handle. The right rear and side entrance doors shall be lockable from inside or outside. There shall be a rubber gasket installed between the paddle handle and the door. All screws shall be coated with an anti - corrosive paste prior to application. All entrance doors and exterior compartment doors shall be keyed alike. Bid Comply Yes No Secondary Rear Door Standard Interior Paddle Latch The secondary rear door shall have an interior paddle latch. Bid Comply Yes No Shielded Cable Activated Module /Compartment Door Latches All exterior module doors shall have a pre- stressed shielded cable as the means to activate door latches and door rotaries. The shielded cable shall have machine crimped ends. The ends shall be crimped at a 100 psi setting and be subject to a minimum 175 peak load, Ibf. "Locktite" shall be applied on both ends. 14 Bid Comply Yes No Cage Nuts On All Door Panels All module door interior panels shall be installed using stainless steel, fine thread, flathead machine screws with locking cage nuts. All areas that will not accommodate a cage nut shall be a minimum quarter inch thick and be tapped. The use of self tapping screws will not be allowed. Bid Comply Yes No Polished Diamond Plate Lower Module Entry Door Trim Panels Each modular body entrance door shall have a removable .100" aluminum inside access panel to facilitate latch adjustment or repair. The lower interior panel shall be 100 polished, bright aluminum tread plate. The upper interior door panels shall be 100" aluminum covered with laminate. They shall be recessed into the door extrusion and attached using stainless flathead screws and locking cage nuts. All areas where a locking cage nut cannot be applied, a stainless steel machine screw will be taped into a minimum .250 aluminum. Interior door panels that are not recessed could have sharp edges and increase the likelihood of contamination by blood borne pathogens. The use of self tapping fasteners or rivets will not be accepted. No Exceptions. Bid Comply Yes No Diamond Plate Side Entry Door Stepwell W /Sealed Seam Edges A formed aluminum side entrance doorstep shall be recessed into the body and be lined with bright aluminum tread plate on all exposed surfaces. The stepwell shall be lighted. Bid Comply Yes No Window In Side Of Body (Dark Tint There shall be a window with dark tint installed in the side of the module body. The window shall be a minimum of 30" x 16" . Bid Comply Yes No Two Section Privacy Panel With Marker Board The side body module window shall have a two section sliding privacy panel with marker board installed. IN Bid Comply Yes No 2 Red Reflectors On Each Full Height Compartment Door There shall be two model number 8491 R or equivalent red reflectors mounted on each full height compartment door. Bid Comply Yes No Combination Extruded /Pan Formed Compartment Doors Door panel separation, dirt accumulation at seams, paint imperfections, misalignment and malfunctions where the door cannot be operated have been identified in many styles of door construction. These problems, along with the heavy use of vehicle doors shall be eliminated by using a process that includes an extruded, pan formed construction. Bid Comply Yes No Module Comoartment Doors All doors shall be a minimum of 3" thick, framed by aluminum extrusions of labyrinth design. The doorjamb extrusions shall be made from 6063 -T5 aluminum or equivalent. The doorframe extrusion will be continuously welded to the wall skin and a minimum, two -inch square framing extrusion. The doorframe extrusion shall be level with the side and rear body skin. In addition to the extrusions reinforcing each outer door pan, the extrusions themselves shall be reinforced through a dual joining method. Each mitered corner, where the framed corners join, shall be fitted with an angled gusset and an exterior .125 door pan. The corners shall then be welded and finished smooth. The door facing and the edge shall be a single .125 skin. All doors shall include a 2" foam plank insulation. Doors that employ square tube and box pan sheet construction are not acceptable. The compartment doorjamb shall be welded to a minimum 2" x 2" tube. The door jamb trim shall also be welded on the interior where each door pin is located. All doors shall mate with the doorframe extrusion, forming a gasket area for the pneumatic door seal. The exterior door panels shall be formed to surround the extruded perimeter framing and be welded in place. Door corners shall be welded and ground smooth. The maximum space between each of the three quarter welds shall be fifteen inches. Interior panels shall be recessed into the extruded frame and screwed into place using stainless steel flat head machine screws and locking cage nuts. All areas that will not accommodate a locking cage nut will have screw holes taped into a minimum quarter inch aluminum. Bid Comply Yes No Compartment Door Hardware IiR Doors shall have rotary latches with stainless steel, slam style paddle handles. A nonskid easy -grip surface shall be applied to the backside of the handle to permit a gloved or wet hand from easily gripping the handle. There shall be a rubber gasket between the paddle handle and the door. All door latch posts shall be adjustable. All compartment doors shall be keyed alike and lockable with a double bit key. A continuous Clean Seal #50512 door gasket shall be installed 360 degrees around the entire door. Stainless Steel sill plates shall be installed on all inner and outer doorsills. All doors, except the battery compartment, and the rear oxygen storage door (if applicable) shall have a heavy -duty gas dampener style hold open device. The battery compartment, as a minimum shall open near 180 degrees. It shall be equipped with rubber bumpers to protect the doors and finish. Each door shall have a continuous stainless steel hinge with a .250" pin. Hinges shall be slotted for adjustment and attach to the door with .250" stainless steel truss head bolts for easy removal and cleaning. The truss head bolts shall be mated with a machine applied nut zert. Hinges shall not be riveted to body or doors. A dielectric barrier to include both "Eck" and an anti - corrosive tape shall be provided between the hinge and the door - frame. All single compartment doors on sides shall be front hinged for safety and convenience. All doors taller than the belt line shall have two (2) latches and nadar pins. Compartments requiring double doors shall provide frame latching for the second door. Doors that latch to each other shall not be acceptable. Each door shall have an exterior latch. Bid Comply Yes No The door seals must be EPDM or equivalent hollow core and provide a 360 degree uninterrupted seal with a full 1/2" of compression. Door latches shall be inboard of the seal, therefore protecting latches from dirt, moisture, and weather deterioration. NO EXCEPTION ALLOWED. Seals shall be mounted in a way to protect them from abuse. All door latch nadar pins shall be adjustable. Inner and outer sills of the compartment doorframes shall be trimmed with formed brushed stainless steel plates to protect painted surfaces. They shall be applied with adhesives. No mechanical fasteners may be used. Bid Comply Yes No 17 Venting In order to prevent airlock inside compartments, all exterior equipment storage compartments shall be vented. There shall be two stainless steel vents in each compartment, one left side, and one right side. All vents shall be above the floor line to prevent dust from entering the compartment. The only exception (unless otherwise specified) shall be the oxygen compartment, which may have a vent in the door and/or below the floor line. All vents below the floor line shall have a Scotch -Brite or equivalent style filter installed to help prevent moister and dust from entering the compartment. Other vents in compartment doors will not be acceptable. Bid Comply Yes No Polished Diamond Plate Exterior Compartment Door Panels All compartment interior door panels shall be polished diamond plate aluminum. They shall be recessed into the door extrusion and attached using stainless flathead screws and locking cage nuts. All areas where a locking cage nut cannot be applied, a stainless steel machine screw will be taped into a minimum .250 aluminum. Interior door panels that are not recessed could have sharp edges and increase the likelihood of contamination by blood borne pathogens. The use of self- tapping fasteners or rivets will not be accepted. No Exceptions. Magnetic Compartment Door Switches Door jam switches for interior lights, exterior compartment lights, door ajar lights and rear load lights shall be magnetic style with ground wire activated relays to eliminate hot wires running in door jams. Bid Comply Yes No Polyurethane Compartment Lining- Standard Gray All exterior compartments shall be lined with a blended component polyurethane / polyurea coating. This coating shall have a minimum thickness of .0625" in low wear areas and .125' to .188" in all other areas. The material shall be nonporous and allow for easy cleaning. It must be highly resistant to scratching and scuffing. The minimum performance specifications for this coating material are 1. Shore "A" Hardness 55+ 2. Tensile Strength 3,025 PSI 3. Elongation at Break 275% 4. Tear Strength 475 PLI 5. Compaction /Impact Factor 52,000 PSI This material shall be sprayed on all exterior compartment surfaces and finished in a mottled texture to minimize slippage, It shall provide a water /air tight seal and 11.1 superior noise suppression. The Polyurethane / Polyurea Lining will not crack, peel or warp and will resist scratches. The color of this material shall be medium gray. Bid Comply Yes No Standard Surface Mounted Compartment Lights All exterior compartments except the battery compartment shall have surface mounted compartment lights. A weatherproof magnetic type switch located in the doorjamb shall actuate the lights. When shelves are specified, additional lights shall be added to illuminate the area below each shelf. Bid Comply Yes No Stainless Steel Compartment Vents All exterior compartments shall be vented using a 5.5" x 12.25' stainless steel vent cover. All vents shall be installed above floor line. The only exception shall be the oxygen compartment. Bid Comply Yes No 1 Fixed And 2 Adjustable IS /OS Compartment Wood Shelves The inside / outside right front cabinet shall have one fixed and two adjustable wood shelves. The shelves shall be covered with laminate. Bid Comply Yes No Cabinet Liner Lined Walls In The IS /OS Compartment The Inside / Outside right front cabinet shall have a smooth interior laminate lining. Bid Comply Yes No_ Curbside Front Battery Compartment There shall be a curbside front exterior battery compartment with slide out tray. The tray shall have a lockable latch on each side. It shall be capable of holding a minimum of two batteries. The vertical hinge side of the door shall have a stainless guard attached. Actual compartment size shall be determined at the preconstruction conference. Bid Comply Yes No 19 167' Superliner Curbside Rear Backboard Compartment There shall be a curbside rear backboard compartment. Actual compartment size shall be determined at the preconstruction conference. Bid Comply Yes No Full Height Streetside Front Compartment There shall be a full height streetside front storage compartment. Actual compartment size shall be determined at the preconstruction conference. Bid Comply Yes No Streetside Double Door Intermediate Compartment There shall be a double door streetside front intermediate storage compartment. Actual compartment size shall be determined at the preconstruction conference. Bid Comply Yes No Full Height Double Door Streetside Rear Compartment There shall be a full height double door streetside rear storage compartment. Actual compartment size shall be determined at the preconstruction conference. Bid Comply Yes No Diamond Plate Adiustable Shelf W/ Ribbed Rubber Matting (Ea) There shall be two (2) diamond plate adjustable shelves installed. Each shelf shall have two inch lips and a ribbed rubber shelf matting. Bid Comply Yes No Fixed 1/2" Vortex Covered Wood Vertical Divider (Ea) There shall be three (3) fixed 1/2 inch polyurethane - polyurea covered wood vertical divider(s). Bid Comply Yes No Fixed Diamond Plate Shelf W /Ribbed Rubber Matting (Ea There shall be one (1) fixed diamond plate shelf(s) with two -inch lips installed. 20 Bid Comply Yes No Sweep Out Level Compartment Floor (Ea) Five (5) exterior compartment floors shall be raised to the level of the doorframe. This will allow the compartments to be easily swept out. Bid Comply Yes No Add IS /OS Access To Exterior Compartment (Ea) The Driver's side rear compartment shall have inside / outside access. Bid Comply Yes No Black Dri -Deck On Compartment Floor (Each There shall be black Dri -Deck on compartment floors and shelves. Bid Comply Yes No Black Dri -Deck On Compartment Shelf (Each) There shall be color matched Dri -Deck on the compartment floors and shelves. Bid Comply Yes No * ** REAR STEP AND BUMPER ASSEMBLY * ** There shall be a heavy -duty bumper extending to each side of the step. The under carriage shall be constructed of 4 inch aluminum channel and tubing, bolted to the body and the chassis frame rails with a minimum of eight bolts. The bumper framing shall be reinforced with an additional 4 inch aluminum support coming out from the chassis frame rails at a 45- degree angle to the outside corners of the bumper. The entire assembly shall be spaced out from the rear kick plate a minimum of one inch. There shall be a 45" wide by 10" deep passenger step at the rear of the body. It shall be constructed of open face "Grip- Strut" or equivalent safety grating, rigidly framed and supported. The rear step shall be hinged to allow it to be folded against the rear of the body. End sections outboard of the step shall be covered with .125 aluminum diamond tread with all corners TIG welded. The outside corners of the covers shall be tapered 21 15 degrees to minimize bumper dragging. Two tow hooks shall be installed under each bumper pod and attached to the bumper frame. Bid Comply Yes No_ Full Width Diamond Plate Rear Kick Plate The vertical surface at the rear of the modular body between the rear step and the floor of the patient compartment shall be faced with a full width 3003 diamond tread aluminum or equivalent. The rear kick panel shall be attached using stainless flathead countersunk machine screws. The screws shall be tapped and applied with "ECK" prior to installation. The top edge of the rear kick panel shall be caulked using white auto body sealant. Bid Comply Yes No ` IMPACT RAILS, STONE SHIELDS AND RUNNING BOARDS * ** One Piece Body Side Panels With Lower Impact Rails There shall be rigid, two piece 6063 -T5 extruded, tubular, anodized aluminum 3" by 1.5" impact rails with cast aluminum end caps installed at the lower edge of each side of the body. The impact rails are to be mounted to and reinforced by 3" x 2" x .125' rectangular aluminum tubes which shall be the lower structural members of the body framing. Rails shall be designed to absorb impact, minimize body damage, and to be easily replaceable. For this reason, the lower body tube described above must continuously back all impact rails. RUB RAILS MUST BE ALUMINUM TWO PIECE EXTRUSIONS. BREAK FORMED "C" CHANNEL OR OTHER FABRICATED RUB RAILS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE. RUB RAILS ATTACHED ONLY TO THE SKIN OR VERTICAL SUPPORTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE. Bid Comply Yes No Diamond Plate Running Boards With Grip Strut Inserts Bright finished aluminum diamond plate running boards of .125 shall be installed on both the curb and street side of the cab doors. Running boards shall incorporate a center grip strut surface. The running boards shall include front splash shields. Bid Comply Yes No WA Whelen 2000CDCR Grommet Mounted Running Board Lights (Pr) OR Equivalent Running boards shall be illuminated by surface mounted LED lights. These lights shall be installed on the front of the module body. Bid Comply Yes No Rear Mud Flaps With Metal Stabilizers The chassis shall have heavy -duty rear rubber mud flaps with metal stabilizers installed. Bid Comply Yes No Stainless Steel Compartment And Entry Door Sill Plates All compartments and entry doors shall have stainless steel sill plates installed. These plates shall be secured without the use of screws or bolts. Bid Comply Yes No Gutter Rails Over All Doors (Each Door) Polished aluminum drip rails shall be installed over all exterior compartment and modular entry doors. Drip rails shall be installed with double stick tape to prevent corrosion. Drip rails installed with screws shall not be acceptable due to the likelihood of corrosion from dissimilar metals. Bid Comply 24" High Front Stone Guards Yes No There shall be diamond tread aluminum stone shields 24" high wrapped around each front corner of the body and extending into cab depth. The edges shall be sealed. Bid Comply Yes No Polished Stainless Steel Plate Under Fuel Fill Area Chassis OEM fuel -fill assemblies shall be utilized. When necessary cast aluminum body fuel fill protectors shall be recessed into the body above and behind the street side rear wheel well. There shall be a polished stainless steel plate mounted under the fuel fill area. Bid Comply Yes No 23 * ** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM * ** T.S.T. Life Guard 800 Electrical System A Microcomputer and Microprocessor based electrical system with driver's and attendant's control centers. Only systems manufactured independently will be considered. This requirement assures two sources for repair and replacement. NO SYSTEMS MANUFACTURED BY THE AMBULANCE MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONSIDERED. The electrical system modules shall be designed for simple, quick replacement. The system shall incorporate a fully programmable design allowing the user to select and define how the system will operate now and into the future. Bid Comply Yes No All electrical and electronic components shall be selected to minimize electrical loads, thereby allowing the vehicle's generating system to not only meet the vehicle's electrical load requirements but to maintain an adequate reserve generating capacity. The system shall include automatic load management and automatic high idle control. Bid Comply Yes No The electrical system shall have a load system. This technology is used to preserve the life of the system by removing current loads before it disconnects. The display shall be easy to read, with one touch technology and large enough to see. Bid Comply Yes No The System shall be a fully integrated microprocessor based system utilizing complete Touch Screen and Duramux or equivalent Technology. Bid Comply Yes No The System shall afford the user the opportunity to customize, the flexibility to expand, and shall control power distribution and system monitoring requirements. Bid Comply Yes No The System shall be scalable and allow the OEM the ability to expand up to 80 additional programmable relay outputs. The expansion of the system will be accomplished through the addition of 10- position relay expansion output boards Bid Comply Yes No The System must be able to display up to 4 video cameras and a full screen GPS map display. It must also have provisions for up to two audio and video outputs to interface with two optional DVR inputs. Bid Comply Yes No 24 Electrical Control System The system must allow for full programmability by the manufacturer, where he /she can create and select only the required number of outputs. The system must have real time monitoring of all critical functions. The system must operate within (40 F to 158 F) temperature range. The system must have the following protections built in: • Full reverse voltage protection • Full RFI Protection • Full over voltage protection Full transient protection • Full under voltage protection • Protection during a brown out voltage scenario • Protection during slow rise or recovery mode • Protection against Voltage stutter • Daisy Chain protection • Protect from failure of relay boards. The system must include a three position over ride slide switch to provide for local by -pass control (Pos 1- bypass off, Pos 2 bi -pass on, Pos 3 Auto), Bid Comply Yes No The system must run a self diagnostic at start up. Diagnostics are logged as events within the system to reduce down time. The system must be capable of interfacing with up to three optional hall- effect sensors to measure amperage /alternator(s) output. The Power Distribution Center shall have solid state current limiting protection. Bid Comply Yes No Touch Screen User Interfaces The System must contain displays that are direct sunlight readable, touch Screens with resistive technology to prevent unwanted activation and a true button feel and operation. There must be multi - leveled brightness and audio controls. Operating temperature range must be from -40 F to 158 F. Screens must connect to a system network via a 4 conductor cable using the Dura -Mux protocol or equivalent. There must be removable and replaceable protective covers available. Front Touch Screen The front control screen shall be a 10.4" Color LCD panel with programmable switch functions. The front panel should include no less than a 32 bit digital 400 MHz CPU processor. The operating system of the system must utilize Windows CE 4.3, 5.0, or 6.0. The front panel must be able to interface with perimeter cameras and GPS mapping software. The front panel must be field updateable with software updates via a USB interface. All rear screen controls must be available at the front screen. All alarms (both visual and audio) must be present in the front panel. Alarms must 25 include Patient Status, Compartment and Patient Doors, 0 /Medical Air Low Warning. All Emergency Master Functions must be available in the front panel. There must be a minimum of 15 selectable switches /buttons on each tab of the screen. The panel must contain an information status display for text warnings. The panel must also contain active voltage indicators with High and Low warnings. The system must also have the option to add an Amperage display(s) for users who require it, furthermore, this display must be able to indicate the charging status. This display must indicate whether the system is operating on internal (12V DC) or shore power (110 AC). The system must monitor indoor and outdoor temperatures. There must have provisions for an engine hour meter. Also, the system must have optional provisions to automatically switch between Primary or "Pursuit' Modes and Secondary or "On Scene" modes through inputs from the chassis or manual control of the panel. The Emergency Master sequencing, Primary/Secondary operations, and Load Management functions must be fully, user - selectable. There must be a Back Up Alarm cut off control and a Module Disconnect switch. The system must have a fully - interlocked, auto throttle control. As a precaution, there must be secure access to programmable functionality through a heretical password control. Bid Comply Yes No The Front Touch Scene shall include the following tabs : Main Info Center: Temperature, Volts, Message Center, Door open, Emergency Master, Module Disconnect. Main Tab: Full emergency functions On -Scene Tab: Flood lights, GPS, Camera, Throttle, Options Utilities Tab: Control volume, Backlighting, Sequencing (EM), Load Management (LM) No sequencing limitations, can program non - button items into load management Rear Patient Panel Tab: Complete control of patient compartment Bid Comply Yes No Rear Touch Screen Controls The rear control screen shall be a 6.5 Color LCD panel. The system must allow for an optional second rear panel, with parallel functionality. Each panel must have a minimum of 8 definable switches /buttons per tab. All buttons and menus must be available on screen. Buttons will include provisions for diagnostic controls. Buttons must be reconfigurable (labels, functions, and outputs). Rear screens must have complete HVAC (Heating and Air) controls. There must be automatic and manual controls of the HVAC system. The rear screens must have provisions for optional configurable tank displays (0 /Medical Air). The combination of tanks available are, one 0 tank, two 0 tanks, or one O 2 tank and one Medical Air tank. There must also have a low level warning for 0 with an alarm override function Bid Comply Yes No The System shall also include Programmable Emergency Master Sequencing for Pursuit and On -Scene modes. 350 amp primary battery disconnect with Extenda -Life Technology or equivalent. Programmable Load Management Automatic Climate Control, with Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) fan control and 3 temperature sensors. Climate Control must have intelligent automatic control, via the monitoring of temperature differentials between actual temps and set points. Automatic Throttle Control output. Dedicated Function Module (DFM) Outputs with programmable, solid state flasher outputs. The system must have provisions for up to 3 Hall Effect current sensors, this eliminates cutting and splicing power cables. Easy to read LED diagnostics and operator switch able device override control Bid Comply Yes No Serviceability The System shall include easy to read LEDs for inputs and outputs allowing the user to determine if the system is functioning properly. An output driver bypass switch shall be designed in, to allow for system diagnosis or manual operator control. Components within the system must be easily exchanged with replacement parts with minimal work for the service personnel Bid Comply Yes No Total System Overview The complete system must include the following sub components: One CCM Board, One DFM Board, Minimum of One (system must be able to accept additional) DTTCP Dual Touch Tek Panels for optional operation, One FTSCP Front Touch Screen, Minimum of One (system must be able to accept additional) RTSCP Rear Touch Screen, Minimum of three IPDCH High current power distribution centers, Two TSM Temperature Sensor Module for Internal and One TSM for External temperatures. A Dedicated Function Module with Low - Current Relay controlled outputs protected by fuses and high current outputs utilizing Solid State protection. The system must sense a fault and shut off the appropriate output. Once a fault is repaired it will reset automatically. Bid Comply Yes No The DFM - Dedicated Function Module programmable functions include: • Power -lock • Pri /Sec flasher • Alternating Flasher • Exhaust Fan (Dual Air Exchange Fans - 2ndOptional) The DFM Dedicated Function Module non - programmable functions include: • Inverter Control • Medical Diode Isolator • Mod Disconnect 27 • Horn /Siren • Throttle Bid Comply Yes No The Power Distribution Center shall include a minimum of ten relay controlled outputs, serviceable standard relays, LED Diagnostics, and manual output overrides. Bid Comply Yes No The Touch Screen Main Display Panel shall Include: • All fully programmable buttons / switches (includes text) • Multi -step (8 Increments) audio and brightness control • Audio / Video 4 color cameras and 2 audio • GPS shown in full screen • Water resistant and cleanable Main Info Center: • Message Center • Temperature and Volts Displays (optional) • Shore Power Indicator • Bypass switch on Indication • Overcurrent event Indication • Compartment Open • Module Door Open • Emergency Master • Module Disconnect Bid Comply Yes No All wiring and cable assemblies shall be totally encased in protective, convoluted, high temperature, 300 - degree flame resistant, automotive type, polyethylene loom. Wiring which is routed near potentially sharp edges shall be protected by grommets Bid Comply Yes No, All wiring shall be permanently color -coded and permanently embossed with number and function codes, spaced every 4 inches on each wire. Wiring labels that are glued or otherwise attached to the wire shall not be considered permanent and will not be acceptable. Bid Comply Yes No Circuits shall serve the ambulance body and accessory electrical equipment separate and distinct from the vehicle chassis circuits. Bid Comply Yes No All wiring used shall be copper with SXL thermoplastic insulation or equivalent rated to 150 degrees Centigrade. All splices and terminals provided shall comply with SAE J163, J561, or J928 as applicable. 0.1 Bid Comply Yes No All wiring between the cab and module shall be connected to a terminal block located in a special wire terminal compartment with a hinged door for easy access. This compartment shall be located on the interior of the module. Bid Comply Yes No The completed ambulance must meet or exceed AMD Standard 005, Ambulance 12- Volt DC Electrical System. Bid Comply Yes No A complete Owner's /Operating /Service Manual shall be provided and mounted in the electrical cabinet for easy reference. It shall contain a complete set of wiring schematics of the ambulance manufacturer's electrical system. It shall also contain the owner's manuals for all add -on and after - market components supplied by the ambulance manufacturer. Bid Comply Yes No See chassis specifications for description of alternators. Any alternator offered as part of an ambulance prep package by chassis manufacturer must be supplied. These alternators must be installed and covered under warranty by chassis manufacturer. Bid Comply Yes No The battery compartment shall be sealed off from the patient compartment, exterior compartments, and cab. Battery cables shall be a minimum of 1/0 gauge. All battery cables shall be run in flexible conduit. See chassis specification for description of size, number and location of batteries Bid Comply Yes No A Manufacturer's throttle control device or equivalent shall be installed. It shall be preset so that when activated it will operate the engine at a speed necessary to maintain proper system voltage. The device shall operate only when the vehicle is in "park" and the parking brake is engaged. The device shall disengage when the service brake pedal is depressed or the transmission is placed in gear. The device shall automatically reengage when the service brake is released or the vehicle is again placed in "park" and the parking brake engaged. (When allowable, the above the throttle system shall interface with the Electrical Control System) Bid Comply Yes No NE A single ground connection shall exist between the System and the vehicle chassis. Two copper- strand, plated, woven type ground straps with crimped and soldered lugs shall be installed between modular body and chassis frame. Two copper- strand, plated, woven type ground straps with crimped and soldered lugs shall be installed between cab and chassis frame. One copper- strand, plated, woven ground strap with crimped and soldered lugs shall be installed between the engine and the chassis frame. Bid Comply Yes No The second rear control screen shall be a 6.5" Color LCD panel. The system must allow for an optional second rear panel, with parallel functionality. Each panel must have a minimum of 8 definable switches /buttons per tab. All buttons and menus must be available on screen. Buttons will include provisions for diagnostic controls. Buttons must be reconfigurable (labels, functions, and outputs). Rear screens must have complete HVAC (Heating and Air) controls. There must be automatic and manual controls of the HVAC system. The rear screens must have provisions for optional configurable tank displays (02 1Medical Air). The combination of tanks available are, one 02 tank, two 02 tanks, or one O 2 tank and one Medical Air tank. There must also have a low level warning for 02 with an alarm override function. Bid Comply Yes No Reverse Activated Alarm With Momentary Auto Reset Switch The backup lamp switch shall be a cut off for the back up alarm and shall automatically reset when the vehicle is taken out of the reverse gear. This switch shall be capable of being set prior to going in reverse, allowing the backup alarm to not activate. Bid Comply Yes No Super Auto Eject Shoreline - 20 Amp A 20 amp Kussmaul super auto eject device or equivalent shall be provided which disconnects the shore power plug when the chassis ignition is energized. The ambulance shall be equipped with a 2 -wire plus ground 115 VAC wiring system that is separate and distinct from the vehicle's 12 VDC system. The 115V system shall incorporate a ground fault interrupter (GFI) device and shall have a 20 amp circuit breaker that can be used as a master disconnect switch. The exterior inlet shall have a hinged, heavy duty Hubble spring loaded inlet cover to prevent moisture. The inlet shall be located near the driver door on the ambulance body. The inlet shall be properly marked 115 VAC and shall be provided with a mating plug. The interior duplex outlets shall have indicator lights at each outlet to indicate when 191f 115 VAC power has been applied. Outlets shall be marked "115 VAC'. Bid Comply Yes No Vanner or Equivalent 20 -1050 CUL -DC 1000W Inverter /Charger With Display A Vanner model number 20 -1050 CUL or equivalent, 1050 watt inverter with 55 amp. charger and display shall be supplied and installed. The invertor shall be equipped with an automatic transfer relay which disconnects the inverter when the shore power is applied. A remote on /off switch shall be provided in the attendant control panel. Bid Comply Yes No Action Area 115 Volt Outlet An Interior duplex outlet shall be installed in the action area. An Indicator light shall be included at the outlet to indicate when 115v AC power has been applied. The outlet shall be labeled "115v AC. This 115v AC system, including wiring and associated equipment, shall comply with AMD Standard 009. Bid Comply Yes No R.F.S. Cabinet 115 Volt Outlet An Interior duplex outlet shall be installed in the R.F.S. Cabinet. An Indicator light shall be included at the outlet to indicate when 115v AC power has been applied. The outlet shall be labeled "115v AC. This 115v AC system, including wiring and associated equipment, shall comply with AMD Standard 009. Bid Comply Yes No_ Add 115 Volt Outlet (Ea) Three (3) additional Interior duplex outlet(s) shall be installed in the vehicle. An Indicator light shall be included at the outlet to indicate when 115v AC power has been applied. The outlet shall be labeled "115v AC. This 115v AC system, including wiring and associated equip -ment, shall comply with AMD Standard 009. Bid Comply Yes No Engine Block Heater There shall be an OEM engine block heater installed. Bid Comply Yes No Power Door Lock (Ea) Eight (8) designated exterior doors shall have power locks installed. These power locks shall be activated from the OEM cab area and be thermally protected with a pulsed signal. 31 Bid Comply Yes No Hidden Switch In Rear License Plate Housing (Unlock Only A hidden, power door unlock switch shall be installed in the rear license plate area. Bid Comply Yes No Rear View Monitor /Camera An rear view observation system shall be installed. The system shall be displayed thru the front control panel. Monitor with a switch for manual /standby mode and a rear camera that shall be surface mounted above the module rear entry doors. Bid Comply Yes No * ** INTERIOR LIGHTING * ** Oxygen Compartment Light An oxygen compartment light shall be installed and controlled from the action area control panel. Bid Comply Yes No Side Entry Door Stepwell Light A step -well light shall be installed in the side door step -well. This light shall illuminate when the side door is open. Bid Comply Yes No 7 Weldon Ceiling Lights The patient compartment shall be illuminated by seven Weldon model 8046- 0320 -80 stainless steel, dual bulb, high /low intensity halogen dome lights, recessed into the patient compartment headliner and mounted to a .125 aluminum plate, equivalents may be accepted. When there is more than 28" from the right front stack cabinets to the first curbside ceiling light, an eighth ceiling light shall be added over the side entry door step. Bid Comply Yes No The left and right banks of lights shall each have their own "high" and 'low" switch positions. The right bank "high" setting shall also be activated by doorjamb switches at the side and rear doors. A 5- minute timer shall activate one bank of lights on "high" when the battery switch is off. 32 Bid Comply Yes No Action Area 12" LED Strip Light The patient action area shall have a 12 -volt LED light installed. Bid Comply Yes No 4 - 12 Volt Fluorescent Lights Down Center Strip W/Timer Four (4) fluorescent overhead lights shall be installed in the ceiling of the patient compartment. They shall be evenly spaced down the center of the vehicle. These lights will be capable of operating on either 12 -volt or 110 -volt power when the vehicle shoreline is activated. Each light will have a separate switch for on /off operation. In addition, a separate master on /off switch will activate all the fluorescent lights from the front bulkhead wall. These lights shall also have a wall- mounted timer installed. Bid Comply Yes No Brake Light Recessed Into The Rear Head Cushion (Ea) The rear head cushion shall include one (1) chassis brake light indicator(s). These red light(s) shall be recessed into the rear head cushion and mounted to a .125 aluminum plate covered with vinyl. Bid Comply Yes No Rear Turn Lights Recessed Into The Rear Head Cushion (Pr) The rear head cushion shall include chassis turn light indicators. These amber lights shall be recessed into the rear head cushion and mounted to a .125 aluminum plate covered with vinyl. Bid Comply Yes No * ** EXTERIOR LIGHTING * ** Whelen 600 Series "LED" Stop /Tail Lights (Pr) Or Equivalent There shall be Whalen 600 Series "LED" stop / tail lights with chrome trim bezels installed. The actual location shall be determined at the pre -build conference. Bid Comply Yes No Whelen 600 Series "LED" Populated Amber Turn Lights (Pr) Or Equivalent 33 There shall be Whelen 600 Series "LED" populated amber turn signals with chrome trim bezels installed. They shall be wired to flash sequentially in the direction of the arrow. The actual location shall be determined at the pre -build conference. Bid Comply Yes No C.P.I. License Plate Housing With Weldon Back -Up Lights Or Equivalent The rear license plate CPI housing shall include two clear Weldon backup lights in a CAST housing. The rear license plate shall be illuminated by using two clear LED lights. The actual location shall be determined at the pre- construction conference. Bid Comply Yes No Two Reverse Activated Whelen 900 Rear Load Lights Or Equivalent There shall be two reverse activated, Whelen 900 series rear load lights with chrome trim bezels installed. The actual location shall be determined at the pre- construction conference. Bid Comply Yes No Whelen 900 "LED" Side Scene Lights (Two Each Side) Or Equivalent There shall be four Whelen 900 series LED scene lights installed. Two scene lights shall be installed on each side of the module body. They shall be located at the top of the module next to the warning lights. The light head refraction design shall create a flood of light and shall be optically projected at a downward angle approximately thirteen degrees from the horizontal plane. The scene lights shall meet or exceed federal specification KKK- A- 1822E. All scene lights shall have bright chrome -like flanges. Bid Comply Yes No Right Side Scene Lights On With Open Side Entry Door The right side scene lights shall come on when the side entry door is opened. Bid Comply Yes No Weldon #9186- 1500- 10R/20A "LED" ICC Marker Lights Or Equivalent The exterior ambulance body ICC lights shall be Weldon model number 9186 -1500- 10 (red) and 9186- 1500 -20 (amber). They shall be installed above the integrated drip rail extrusion. 34 Bid Comply Yes No Innovative Lighting Slimline Rear DOT /Brake Light Or Equivalent The vehicle shall have Slimline Rear DOT /Brake Lights installed Bid Comply Yes No * ** RADIO PROVISIONS AND AIR HORNS * ** KE -794 Antenna Base With Coax ILOS Or Equivalent One KE -794 antenna base with coaxial cable and PL -259 connector shall run from antenna access port in the roof of the patient compartment and terminate behind the driver's seat. This cable shall have a 36" service loop. Bid Comply Yes No Radio Pre -Wire Power And Ground Circuit (Ea) Or Equivalent There shall be one (1) 12 -volt positive with negative lead provided for radio power. The location of which shall be within the ambulance body. This lead shall be wired through the battery switch. Bid Comply Yes 01 * ** SIRENS AND EMERGENCY LIGHTING * ** Signal SS741MG Magnum Siren System Or Equivalent There shall be a Signal Model number SS -741 MG magnum siren system installed. Bid Comply Yes No SAD4319 And SAP4319 Thru Bumper Siren Speakers Or Equivalent There shall be C.P.I. Model number SAD 4319 and SAP 4319 bumper siren speakers installed. Bid Comply Yes No 4 Whelen 900 Super "LED" Side Module Warning Lights Or Equivalent There shall be four Whelan model number 900 Super LED side module warning lights installed. There shall be two lights mounted on each side of the body on the 35 top upper outside corners, but below the drip rail. The lenses shall be red. Bid Comply Yes No 2 Whelen 900 Super "LED" Front Module Warning Lights Or Equivalent There shall be two Whelen model number 900 Super "LED" front module warning lights installed on the outer most corners of the module body. Bid Comply Yes No 2 Whelen 900 Super "LED" Rear Module Warning Lights Or Equivalent There shall be two Whelen model number 900 Super "LED" rear module warning lights installed on the outer most corners of the module. Bid Comply Yes No 1 Whelen 900 Super "LED" Amber Center Rear Warning Light Or Equivalent There shall be one Whelen model number 900 Super "LED" amber center rear module warning light installed. Bid Comply Yes No 2 Whelen 500 Super "LED" Grille Lights Or Equivalent There shall be two Whelen model number 500 LIN6 LED forward facing grille lights installed. Bid Comply Yes No 2 Whelen 700 "LED" Split Lens R/C Intersection Lights Or Equivalent There shall be two Whelen model number 700 Split Lens R/C "LED" intersection lights installed. Bid Comply Yes No 2 Whelen 700 Super "LED" Rear Wheel Well Lights Or Equivalent There shall be two Whelen model number 700 Super "LED" rear wheel well lights installed. Bid Comply Yes No 36 Opticom Mounted In The Front Light Bar W /Park - Neutral Or Equivalent There shall be a 3M Opticom mounted in the front light bar. It shall operate with a neutral park disable switch installed. Bid Comply Yes No Whalen M7 Red Or Amber Or Blue Or Clear "LED" Light Or Equivalent Bid Comply Yes No Whalen 900 Red Or Amber Or Blue Super "LED" Light Or Equivalent There shall be two (2) Whelen model number 900 Super "LED" light(s) installed. The actual location shall be determined at the pre -build conference. Bid Comply Yes No Whalen AFM1660 LED /Halogen Flasher 16- Outlet 60 Watts Or Equivalent There shall be two (2) Whalen model number AFM 1660 LED /Halogen Flasher installed. It shall include sixteen outlets and be 60 watts. Bid Comply Yes No * ** PATIENT COMPARTMENT * ** Cabinet Construction Cabinets shall be constructed of 7 -ply, furniture grade, exterior -rated plywood. Cabinet interiors and exteriors shall be covered with high pressure plastic laminate. All cabinets shall be constructed using both glue and screws for maximum strength. Screws shall be a maximum of 10" from each other. All exterior radius corners shall have a 6063 -T5 aluminum extrusion installed. This extrusion shall be screwed in- place from inside the cabinet. THE USE OF STAPLES IN THE ASSEMBLY OF CABINETS SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Because of the superior sound dampening and insulating qualities of plywood cabinetry, aluminum or other metal cabinetry will not be accepted. Bid Comply Yes No Cabinet Doors 37 The cabinet openings shall have sliding acrylic doors, hinged doors, or a combination of both. The sliding doors shall slide in felt/ nylon lined 4 -sided aluminum extrusions that completely surround each opening and are removable. Each sliding door shall have a full height, beveled corner extruded aluminum handle on the outer edge. This shall provide additional strength and rigidity. All hinged doors shall have a polished stainless steel hinge with .125' pin diameter. Bid Comply Yes No Impact Protection All exterior corners subject to abuse shall have an extrusion installed for added durability and rounded for occupant safety. A 6063 -T5 or equivalent aluminum radius shaped corner with inside X -frame shall be used on any corner not protected by a padded vinyl covered cushion. The use of this extrusion will allow the cabinet exterior corners to be attached from the inside, thereby eliminating the use of screws on the cabinet face. Bid Comply Yes No Cabinet Shelves All cabinets over 14" high shall have fully adjustable shelves laminated with plastic laminate. All shelves shall be fastened to the adjustable track to eliminate rattle. A polished aluminum lip shall be provided on all shelf outer edges. Bid Comply Yes No Cabinet Attachment All interior cabinets including the squad bench shall be bolted securely to modular body frame members and floor. The attachment bolts shall be a minimum 1/4" machine grade bolts. All fasteners and washers shall be stainless steel, or coated to protect from corrosion or another non - corrosive material. All cabinets must be removable for ease of future interior modification. Bid Comply Yes No Patient Compartment Testing The vehicle shall meet or exceed AMD Standard 006, "Sound Level Test Code for Ambulance Compartment Interiors" and AMD Standard 007, "Carbon Monoxide Levels for Ambulance Compartment Interiors ". Bid Comply Yes No ME Warranty The interior cabinet warranty shall be for a period of fifteen years. Bid Comply Yes No Matte Finish Interior Formica The interior wall paneling shall be laminated with a matte finish plastic laminate. The edges shall be finished smooth and all joints fitted. Colors shall be determined at the pre -build conference. Bid Comply Yes No 1/4" Clear Polycarbonate Sliding Doors On Cabinets There shall be quarter inch clear polycarbonate sliding cabinet doors on all interior cabinets. The sliding door handle shall be made from an aluminum extrusion and shall run the full length of the polycarbonate door. The full length door handle corners shall be cut at forty -five degrees. Bid Comply Yes No Seam Sealed Seat Cushions And Head /Back Cushion Areas All cushions shall be made of 2 inch high density foam. The foam shall be attached to a low density PVC board to minimize transmission of blood borne pathogens. Cushions will be covered by not less than 26oz. Enduratex vinyl. There shall be no piping or seams on the inboard edge of the cushions. To enhance cleaning and disinfecting, the upholstery shall not include any stitched pattern on the outer surface of the material. The cushions shall be installed using heavy -duty Velcro to allow for easy cleaning and removal. Bid Comply Yes No Lonseal Floor Rolled 4" Up Side Walls On top of the .125' extruded aluminum floor surface, shall be a underlayment sheeting. This sheeting shall be both glued and screwed in place. Indentations from screw heads shall be filled with wood putty to provide a smooth solid surface. The patient compartment floor shall be covered with a heavy duty, commercial grade, vinyl. The flooring shall meet ASTM F1303 -95 and NFPA 253. The flooring shall also have an antimicrobial formulation to inhibit growth of Staphylococcus Aureus, Bacillus Subtilis, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas Aeruginosa. All edges shall be formed into a curved radius extending upward a minimum of 4" on each side of the patient compartment to facilitate cleaning. 4 A plastic cove molding shall be utilized on the reverse side of the flooring to provide support under the radius portion of the flooring. Flooring shall fit flush with the side interior cabinetry laminate without the use of added trim moldings. Flooring that requires the use of additional molding to trim all floor edges is unacceptable due to the difficulty in preventing dirt, bacteria, mold, mildew, and blood borne pathogens from collecting around and behind the trim pieces. All joints shall be sealed with a silicone sealer. Bid Comply Yes No Welting Between Cabinet Sections There shall be color matched automotive grade welting placed between the cabinet sections. Bid Comply Yes No Corian Counter Tops With 1" Lip & Accent Stripe The counter top shall be a Corian one piece, seamless, nonporous, nonmetallic solid surface material with a formed recessed center area to contain equipment, supplies, and fluids when vehicle is in motion. The counter top lip shall be a minimum of one inch. Colors shall be determined at the pre -build conference. Bid Comply Yes No Stryker Side Mount Cot Bracket Only (Separate Bid) A Stryker cot fastener shall be provided. It shall provide for a Stryker cot to be side mounted in the patient compartment. Bid Comply Yes No The cot fastener installation must meet or exceed AMD Standard 004, Litter Retention System. Bid Comply Yes No Stryker Power -PRO XT Cot with options specified (Separate Bid) .N There shall be a Stryker Power -PRO XT cot included with the following options: • 3 stage IV R • SMRT battery • SMRT battery mount • H/E storage flat • Fowler 02 • Equipment hook • Pocketed backrest storage pouch Bid Comply Yes No L.R.O. Cabinet With Speed Load Door There shall be a left rear overhead cabinet with speed load poly carbonate doors installed. The bottom of the cabinet is to be sweep -out style. The cabinet door frame shall be secured at the top by a full length piano hinge. The entire frame shall hinge upward and be held in place by gas piston hold -open devices. The cabinet frame shall be held in the down position by two spring - loaded dead bolt style slide catches. The vertical ends of the speed load framed cabinet will have EPDM rubber foam to protect the handles from damage. All speed load cabinets that are taller than 23" and wider than 32" shall have an 1/8" x 1 -1/2" anodized aluminum support. The actual dimensions shall be decided at the pre -build conference. Bid Comply Yes No L.F.O. Cabinet With Speed Load Door There shall be a left front overhead cabinet with speed load polycarbonate doors installed. The bottom of the cabinet is to be sweep -out style. The cabinet door frame shall be secured at the top by a full length piano hinge. The entire frame shall hinge upward and be held in place by gas piston hold -open devices. The cabinet frame shall be held in the down position by two spring - loaded dead bolt style slide catches. The vertical ends of the speed load framed cabinet will have EPDM rubber foam to protect the handles from damage. All speed load cabinets that are taller than 23" and wider than 32" shall have an 1/8" x 1 -1/2" anodized aluminum support. The actual dimensions shall be decided at the pre -build conference. Bid Comply Yes No Telemetry Area Cabinet With Sliding Polycarbonate Door There shall be a telemetry area cabinet with sliding polycarbonate doors installed. The sliding door handle shall be made from an aluminum extrusion and shall run the full length of the polycarbonate door. The full length door handle corners shall be cut at forty -five degrees. The vertical ends of the framed cabinet will have EPDM rubber foam to protect the handles from damage. The actual dimensions shall be decided at the pre -build conference. !fit Bid Comply Yes No Lower Telemetry Area Cabinet With Sliding Pocket Door There shall be a lower telemetry area cabinet with a sliding pocket door installed. The sliding door handle shall be made from an aluminum extrusion and shall run the full length of the polycarbonate door. The full length door handle corners shall be cut at forty -five degrees. The actual dimensions shall be decided at the pre -build conference. Bid Comply Yes No Action Area Cabinet With Sliding Polvcarbonate Door There shall be an action area cabinet with sliding polycarbonate doors installed. The sliding door handle shall be made from an aluminum extrusion and shall run the full length of the polycarbonate door. The full length door handle corners shall be cut at forty -five degrees. The vertical ends of the framed cabinet will have EPDM rubber foam to protect the handles from damage. The actual dimensions shall be decided at the pre -build conference. Bid Comply Yes No Lower Action Area Cabinet With Sliding Polvcarbonate Door There shall be a lower action area cabinet with sliding polycarbonate doors installed. The sliding door handle shall be made from an aluminum extrusion and shall run the full length of the polycarbonate door. The full length door handle corners shall be cut at forty -five degrees. The vertical ends of the framed cabinet will have EPDM rubber foam to protect the handles from damage. The actual dimensions shall be decided at the pre -build conference. Bid Comply Yes No Side Facing CPR Seat With Rear Hinged Lid For Storage A seat approximately 21" wide with rear - hinged lid allowing for cabinet storage shall be recessed into the street side cabinet wall directly rearward of the main action area. A 2" thick foam seat cushion, a backrest, a left and a right thigh protection cushion all covered with heavy -duty vinyl shall also be provided. There shall be no piping on the cushions to accumulate contaminated material. All seams shall be sealed to repel contaminants. A seat belt with outside wall- mounted retractors shall be provided. Upper cabinets shall have left and right head protector cushions to match the seat cushion. Bid Comply Yes No 42 Child Seat Rear Facing Seat On EVS Pedestal /Swivel Base Or Equivalent There shall be a high back, EVS brand child seat, model 1802 or equivalent. The seat shall be a captain's chair -type attendant seat located at the front of the patient compartment. This seat shall be covered with color coordinated heavy -duty vinyl with heat- sealed seams for ease of cleaning. The seat shall include a 3 -point safety harness with push button release. The seat shall have a fore and aft adjustment of six inches on heavy duty sliding tracks. The seat shall be mounted on a swivel pedestal base. This and all seats in the patient compartment shall meet all FMVSS requirements. The seat shall also include a five -point child restraint. It is not to be used by children less than one year old. Recommendations include children who weigh between 20 and 50 pounds, and are 28 to 47 inches tall and capable of sitting upright alone.) Bid Comply Yes No Rear Facing Electrical Cabinet And Door A storage cabinet shall be installed on the left front wall behind the rear facing attendant seat. Access shall be gained from behind the attendant seat. This cabinet shall be for storage of the Power Distribution Center. Bid Comply Yes No Right Front Upper ALS Cabinet With Wood /Polvcarbonate Doors A storage cabinet shall be installed on the (passenger side) right front wall. The upper section shall allow equipment to be accessed from either the patient compartment through wood doors with a set -back polycarbonate insert or, through an exterior compartment door. The cabinet shall have one (1) adjustable shelf. The actual dimensions shall be decided at the pre -build conference. Bid Comply Yes No Right Front Lower ALS Cabinet With Wood /Polvcarbonate Doors A storage cabinet shall be installed on the (passenger side) right front wall. The lower section shall allow for equipment to be accessed from either the patient compartment through wood doors with a set -back polycarbonate insert or, through an exterior compartment door. The cabinet shall have one (1) adjustable shelf. The actual dimensions shall be decided at the pre -build conference. Bid Comply Yes No Top R.F.S. Cabinet W /Bottom Hinged Wood Door ILOS Heat/AC 43 There shall be a cabinet mounted above upper right front stack cabinet. The cabinet shall have a bottom hinged wood door installed. The actual dimensions shall be decided at the pre -build conference. Bid Comply Yes No ;�IRi� �C. e _ < �13aTa1111 (fiiYdfI�1�ii���lRCCai The ambulance shall be equipped with a squad bench approximately 73" long by 22" wide. The squad bench lid shall have a 2" foam pad covered with color coordinated heavy -duty vinyl. The squad bench lid shall be two -piece 70/30 split, with center divider, and have two heavy -duty, gas piston hold -open devices. The lids shall be attached to the bench with a continuous hinge. Each lid shall have a self - latching, stainless steel, paddle style - latching device. The lids shall be finished with minimum 2" thick cushions. There shall be no piping and all seams shall be sealed to preclude absorption of contaminants. These cushions shall be installed with industrial grade, plastic hook and loop Velcro for easy removal and cleaning. Three sets of encased restraints and seat belts shall be installed on the squad bench. Retractors shall be installed against the outer wall. Bid Comply Yes No Formed Stainless Removable Sharps And Waste "A" Bar There shall be a formed "A" style retention bar rigidly mounted but removable at the head end of the squad bench. It shall include an area for sharps and waste to be attached. Bid Comply Yes No Squad Bench Backrest Cushion There shall be a backrest covering the wall directly behind the squad bench. This backrest shall be a minimum of 2" thick and shall be constructed of high- density foam and heavy -duty automotive grade vinyl. There shall be no piping and all seams shall be sealed to repel contaminated material. Bid Comply Yes No Two Section Bandage Cabinet With Speed Load Doors There shall be a two- section bandage cabinet with speed load doors mounted above the squad bench. The bottom of the cabinet is to be sweep -out style. The cabinet doorframe shall be secured at the top by a full length piano hinge. The entire frame I shall hinge upward and be held in place by gas piston hold -open devices. The cabinet frame shall be held in the down position by two spring - loaded dead bolt style slide catches. The vertical ends of the speed load framed cabinet will have EPDM rubber foam to protect the handles from damage. The actual dimensions shall be decided at the pre -build conference. Bid Comply Yes No Recessed Glove Box Storage In Side Door Cushion Area (Ea) The side door head pad shall include a recessed area for three (3) glove box(s). The glove box holder shall be made from ABS plastic and include a clear top hinge door. Bid Comply Yes No Glove Box Cut -Out In Cabinet Door (Ea) The cabinet door shall include three (3) glove box storage cut out. Bid Comply Yes No 70" Long Formed Streetside Ceiling Grab Rail There shall be a formed 2" diameter brushed aluminum overhead assist rail. It shall be located on the ceiling over the patient area. This rail shall be a minimum of 70" long. Bid Comply Yes No 60" Long Formed Curbside Ceiling Grab Rail There shall be a formed 2" diameter brushed aluminum overhead assist rail. It shall be located over the squad bench. This rail shall be a minimum of 60" long. Bid Comply Yes No Formed "L" Door Assist Rails Mounted On The Hinge Side There shall be "L" shaped formed 2" diameter brushed aluminum entrance door grab handles installed on the curbside and both rear entry doors. The "L" shall start horizontally under the door window and turn at a 90- degree angle up alongside the hinge side of the window to provide safe entry from the street level and safe exit from the patient floor. Bid Comply Yes No Formed Assist Rail At The Head End Of The Squad Bench 45 There shall be a formed 2" diameter brushed aluminum grab assist handrail mounted at the head end of the squad bench. Bid Comply Yes No_ Formed Assist Rail On The Left Rear Wall There shall be a formed 2" diameter brushed aluminum grab assist handrail. It shall be located at the left rear wall. Bid Comply Yes No Two C.P.I. #IV2008 Rubber Recessed IV Brackets There shall be two CPI model IV 2008 recessed rubber, non - swinging type IV hangers that fold flat when not in use mounted in the ceiling over the lower portion of the patient area. They shall be bolted to the roof framing structure. Bid Comply Yes No Cabinet Drawer (Ea) There shall be three (3) interior cabinet drawer(s) installed. The drawer shall be made from .125 aluminum and have a wood face. The actual dimensions shall be decided at the pre -build conference. Bid Comply Yes No Intellitec Clock/Time Manager Mounted In The Action Area There shall be an Intellitec clock or equivalent time manager mounted in the action area. This clock shall be digital and include an elapsed timer with alarms. Bid Comply Yes No Rubber Insert IV Pump Pole W /Button IV Hook (Ea) There shall be one (1) IV pole(s) with rubber inserts and a ceiling mounted IV button style hook installed. The actual location shall be decided at the pre -build conference. Bid Comply Yes No 6" High Polished Scuff Protector On Left Wall There shall be a six -inch high, polished stainless scuff protector mounted on the left wall. im Bid Comply Yes No 6" High Polished Scuff Protector On Right Wall There shall be a six -inch high, polished stainless scuff protector mounted on the right wall. Bid Comply Yes No Add Inventory Control Holes In All Sliding Plexiglass Doors There shall be holes drilled in all sliding Plexiglas interior doors to allow breakaway locks to be used. The breakaway locks shall be used for inventory control. Bid Comply Yes No * ** PATIENT COMPARTMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS * ** Ducted Heat/AC In Ceiling Center Strip ILOS The HVAC shall be ducted down the center ceiling strip. There shall be a minimum of six round adjustable ducts. The ducting shall be tapered to allow full flow of air to the further most vents. Bid Comply Yes No Static Module Fresh Air Intake Vent A filtered fresh air intake shall be mounted on the upper right front (passenger side) corner of the modular body. The heater / air conditioner fans shall control the intake of fresh air. The system shall be a constant flow style with a thermostat to control heating and cooling, therefore providing a fresh environment throughout the patient compartment. Bid Comply Yes No The air return system shall be located within the right front cabinetry. This cabinetry shall include an integral plenum wall and duct system. This system shall allow the blower fans to pull air from the floor, thereby speeding the process of heating /cooling and therefore provide a consistent temperature at all levels of the patient compartment. Bid Comply Yes No 47 12 Volt Powered Exhaust Fan (Single Speed -750 System A power exhaust vent fan shall be installed in the rear upper wall below the roof line. The fan shall be controlled from the rear control switch panel. The vent shall be filtered and located on the rear outside body sidewall. The front fresh air intake vent and the rear (power) exhaust vent shall provide efficient cross through patient compartment ventilation. The exhaust fan shall have a minimum of 100 CFM in system and 145 CFM open flow. 12 Volt Pro Air Thermostat Controlled Rear Heat/AC Unit or equivalent. A ProAir brand or equivalent HVAC system shall be used. The unit shall have a minimum 32,000 BTU cooling, and 35,000 BTU heating with a 650 CFM fan. The control switch for the patient compartment heater / air conditioner shall be installed in the main patient area. There shall be a digital thermostat mounted in the patient area to select interior temperature. The heat or air conditioner mode shall be selected automatically by the temperature setting of the thermostat. An electrically operated vacuum valve shall automatically turn on the flow of hot water to the rear heater whenever the thermostat is adjusted to call for heat, and off whenever the thermostat is adjusted to call for air conditioning. A manual heater shutoff control shall be located in an easily accessible area to provide servicing of the rear heater without draining the entire system. All heater hose and clamps shall be of a type approved by the chassis manufacturer. Bid Comply Yes No Johnson Or Equivalent Inline Booster Coolant Pump A 12 -volt centrifugal liquid pump shall be installed. The pump shall boost the flow capacity of the engine coolant. Bid Comply Yes No Move Heat/AC Unit To Over Walk -Thru Area A Pro Air brand or equivalent combination heater / air conditioner unit shall be located over the walk thru area. Adjustable louvers shall be provided for directional control of airflow. A three -speed switch in the rear control panel shall control twin fan motors. The fan shall be capable of moving heated or cooled air to the rear of the patient compartment. Cab and patient compartment heating and air conditioning shall be controlled separately. All heater hoses shall be made of EPDM / Nomex M Only machine press OEM type connectors will be permitted. The use of hose clamps on air conditioning high - pressure hoses will not be permitted. Bid Comply Yes No 2" Foam Insulation In Module Body /Floor /Doors (R -4 There shall be two -inch thick plank, non - deteriorating foam insulation placed between all framing. This shall include the module body walls, floor, ceiling and doors. There shall also be a four millimeter vapor barrier placed in the module walls, ceiling and in all patient compartment doors. This vapor barrier shall serve as an additional moisture barrier for the changing outside environment. Bid Comply Yes No Automotive Grade Underbody And Chassis Undercoating The chassis and ambulance module shall be undercoated with automotive grade under - coating. All chassis manufacturer recommendations shall be followed. Bid Comply Oxygen System Yes No * ** OXYGEN SYSTEM * ** Flexible oxygen hose from the oxygen compartment to the oxygen outlets shall be certified hose with brass fittings. The entire system shall be subjected to a four hour, 150 PSI leak test and then certified. Bid Comply Yes No 1 Ohio Style Action Area Oxygen Outlet There shall be one Ohio style oxygen outlet located on the back wall of the front action area. Bid Comply Yes No 1 Ohio Style Ceiling Mounted Oxygen Outlet There shall be one Ohio style oxygen outlet located in the Ceiling of the module in the area above the patients' head. Bid Comply Yes No M9 1 Ohio Style Right Wall Mounted Oxygen Outlet There shall be one Ohio style oxygen outlet located on the right interior wall at head of squad bench midway between the squad bench and the ceiling. Bid Comply Yes No Interior Oxygen AccessiViewing Door Access to the oxygen cylinder gauge shall be provided through a hinged T' x 16" Plexiglas door with a passive latch mechanism. The door shall be located on the inside of the patient compartment opposite the exterior oxygen compartment. Bid Comply Yes No "H" Oxygen Tank Bracket In Non - Standard Location The "H" size, oxygen cylinder storage cradle shall be mounted in an exterior compartment. The oxygen cradle shall have three web style restraining straps with ratchet attachments and a front retaining yoke. The bracket shall be securely bolted to a five inch aluminum channel which shall be welded to the modular body frame compartment allowing for added strength and safety. Bid Comply Yes No The oxygen cylinder storage cradle installation must meet or exceed AMD Standard 003, Oxygen Tank Retention System. Bid Comply Yes No * ** SUCTION SYSTEM * ** 12 Volt Gast Suction Pump With Action Area Switch A permanent on board suction system shall be installed. The system shall include a quick disconnect outlet mounted on the back wall of the action area and a 12 volt GAST suction pump to be mounted in the power distribution cabinet. The system shall be controlled from the action area switch panel. Bid Comply Yes No 1 Ohio Style Action Area Suction Outlet An Ohio style suction outlet shall be mounted on the back wall of the front action area. Bid Comply Yes No 50 RICO RS4XP Suction Unit A permanent on board suction system shall be installed. The system shall include a quick disconnect outlet mounted on the back wall of the action area and an electric suction pump. The system shall be controlled from the action area switch panel. The suction regulator and adjustment valve shall be a wall mounted RICO brand model RS -4XP. The collection bottle shall be a wall mounted disposable Bemis (or equivalent) collection bottle. Both units shall be mounted on the back wall of the front action area. Bid Comply Yes No * ** PAINT * ** Standard DuPont Imron Paint Process And Warranty The ambulance manufacturer shall use a Poly- Urethane DuPont Imron paint or equivalent. The paint must have: • High gloss retention • Strong UV properties • Strong Chemical resistance • Strong Chip resistance • A 3.5lbs /gal VOC content or less (green component) • A proven durability in the commercial industry Bid Comply Yes No Please note, that because of the importance of proper paint preparation and application, any differences in materials, preparations or procedures must be noted and explained in detail. Non - compliance with this requirement will result in immediate rejection of entire bid response. Bid Comply Yes No Prior to assembly, all joints and seams shall be back - primed with a self- etching epoxy type primer. All welds shall be ground smooth prior to priming. The entire body shall be sanded and then washed with a silicone remover and degreaser prior to application of the primer. This process significantly aids in proper adhesion of the primer. Bid Comply Yes No 51 The following steps must be followed in sequence to properly apply paint to the ambulance. 1) SURFACE PREP Clean entire modular body with 3919S Prepsol using the two -cloth method Wipe with a clean cloth wet with 3919S While still wet, wipe the body clean with a second dry and clean cloth D.A. Sand with 180 -grit paper Sand the body thoroughly until bright Hand sand edges thoroughly until bright with 180 -grit sandpaper Final sand body with 120 or finer grit paper Blow off dust from body using air gun Clean body with 3939S using the two -cloth method to remove dust and contaminants Step 1 is essential in achieving proper adhesion and corrosion protection 2) PRIMING Tack off the unit Spray one double coat or two medium wet coats of 615S self- etching primer. A 1.2 mils DFT is required Allow 30 minutes dry time Apply three wet coats of 1140S URO Primer Wet film thickness shall be 6 mils Allow a minimum of 5 minutes between coats Drying time before sanding: overnight air dry or bake for 45 minutes @ 140 degrees and allow 45 minute cool down 3) SANDING Block sand with 280 -grit sandpaper Blow off body with air gun Clean any sand through areas with 3939S using the two -cloth method Re prime sand- through areas with three coats of 615S self- etching primer Block sand with 400 -grit sandpaper followed by 500 -grit sandpaper Dry film thickness after sanding shall be a minimum 2.0 mils. 4) PRE TOPCOAT PREPARATION Blow off body with air gun to remove dust Wipe with 3939S using two -cloth method Seam seal with non - shrinking silicone free seal Clean body with 3939S using the two -cloth method Final wipe with a third clean clothe to remove any further residue (All wipe down shall be done in a downdraft paint booth) Tack rag unit 5) TOPCOAT PROCEDURE Mix IMRON polyurethane paint with 193S activator Apply two medium wet cross coats to the entire body Bake body for 90 minutes at 165 degrees Topcoat shall have 2.5 mils DFT Total topcoat and primer shall be 5.7 mils DFT 52 Bid Comply Yes No Base Paint The paint used shall be an American brand paint. The warranty shall include the paint manufacturers audit procedure and include spot checks by the paint manufacturer. There shall be a minimum of two separate coats of DuPont IMRON 5000/6000 paint or equivalent. All DuPont or equivalent, manufacturer recommended procedures shall be followed, and documentation shall be available to certify compliance. Bid Comply Yes No Warrantv A paint warranty between DuPont or supplier, the ambulance manufacturer, and the end user shall be provided. The warranty shall be for a period of three years at 100% and three additional years prorated at 50% fourth year, 25% fifth year and 10% at sixth year. The warranty shall be honored at any DuPont authorized body shop. The vehicle need not be returned to the ambulance manufacturer for warranty paint repairs. rl The chassis shall be OEM white. Bid Comply Yes No O.E.M. White Module Body Color The module body shall match the chassis OEM white. Bid Comply Yes No Do Not Paint The Nader Pins /Install After Paint Process All door nadar pins shall not be painted. They shall be installed after the paint process is completed. Bid Comply Yes No Standard 1/4" Black Reflective Edge Pinstripe A quarter inch black reflective pinstripe shall be applied to outline the paint stripe. 53 Bid Comply Yes No * ** EMBLEMS AND DECALS * ** Install Roof "SOL" Decal Only (Delete All Other Decals) Manufacturer shall install the roof Star of Life decal only. The remaining Star of Life decals shall be deleted. Bid Comply Yes No "NO SMOKING" - "FASTEN SEAT BELT" Decals No smoking and Fasten seat belt decals shall be installed. Bid Comply Yes No Install 1" White Reflective Tape Around Door Extrusions There shall be 1" white reflective tape around all door extrusions. Bid Comply Lettering allowance Yes No There shall be a lettering allowance included of $4,200.00 in Bid. Bid Comply Yes No All other options will be installed either per standard protocol of the company or needed options due to our specifics. Bid Comply Yes No A. General Provisions. Bidder understands and agrees that failure to comply with any or all of the provisions of this Agreement shall constitute an event of Default ( "Default "). The Default shall exist at the time of the failure to comply with the provisions of the contract, whether or not either party has notice. The City, in addition to other available legal remedies, may, at the City's discretion, elect to impose any single remedy or penalty, or S! combination of remedies and /or penalties. The City may impose remedies and penalties in addition to those remedies and penalties specified in this Agreement. B. Conflicting Provisions. In the event that provisions set forth in this section conflict with any other provisions set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, it is agreed by Bidder and the City that the provision which is more strictly in favor of the City shall be the governing contracting provision. C. Specific duties of Bidder. The Bidder shall do the following: I. Review all proposal specifications and be familiar with the requirements outlined in the Bid Specifications; 2. Provide the City with the name of the Bidder's contact person; 3. Schedule the delivery, and keep the City informed at all times of the delivery schedule of the vehicle and all equipment pertaining to the vehicle; 4. Inventory all equipment for this vehicle in the presence of a representative of the City; and 5. Perform or coordinate all training requirements as described in the proposal specifications and Bid Specifications with the City. D. Remedies and Penalties. The City shall seek any remedies and penalties to which it is entitled under federal, state or local laws. The City shall seek any remedy or penalty, including, but not limited to, those remedies and penalties specifically provided for in this Agreement. E. Liquidated Damages. Bidder shall be liable for liquidated damages for failure to deliver ambulance by 11/1/2010 at the rate of $500.00 per week. In the event that the cause for non - completion is the fault of the City or uncontrollable natural occurrences, the City shall waive liquidated damages. The calculation and accumulation of liquidated damages will not commence without written notice from the City to Bidder. F. Termination. This Agreement shall continue in effect until Bidder has completed its delivery and the City has paid to Bidder the Purchase Price. G. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, any attached exhibits and any addenda or amendments signed by the City and Bidder shall constitute the entire agreement between the City and bidder with respect to the Delivery. This Agreement supersedes any other written or oral agreements between the City and Bidder. This Agreement may only be modified in writing signed by the City and Bidder. H. Compliance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Data provided to Bidder or compiled by Bidder under this Agreement shall be false or sham bid. The undersigned represents that it has not solicited or induced any person, firm or organization or corporation to refrain from bidding; and that it has not sought by collusion to obtain for itself any advantage over any other bidder or over the City. 55 (A Corporation (An Individual (A Partnership 0 Submitted by Name of Bidder Printed Name of Signer Address Title City, State, Zip Telephone Number 56