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SECTION 2 - SPECIFICATIONS
<br />2.1 INTENT SUMMARY
<br />City of Everett requests competitive proposals from qualified fire apparatus manufacturers to provide two
<br />Triple Combination Class A Pumpers. Mandatory and desired requirements for the apparatus are provided
<br />below.
<br />2.2 BACKGROUND
<br />The City of Everett Fire Department operates in a unique environment that includes a dense downtown
<br />core, neighborhoods with narrow streets, challenging maneuverability, lakes, marine waterways, a heavy
<br />industrial area, and 14 miles of waterfront. Given the diverse topography of the city, angle of approach
<br />and departure are a concern. Additionally, the State of Washington has a restrictive road weight limit for
<br />emergency apparatus.
<br />The City of Everett Fire Department has a total of six (6) fire engines (pumpers). Pumpers are located at
<br />stations 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7. All pumpers are equipped with a fire pump, a 500-gallon water tank, a foam
<br />system, a monitor, and a large complement of fire hose for fire attack, exposure protection, and water
<br />supply. Pumpers also carry ground ladders, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), forcible entry and
<br />extrication tools, first aid equipment, a variety of hose appliances, and assorted other equipment and
<br />tools. The crew of an engine company usually consists of an officer, driver/engineer, and a firefighter.
<br />2.3 PROVEN PERFORMANCE
<br />To ensure the City receives an apparatus of proven performance, the manufacturer must be in current
<br />production of similar apparatus and have been in production for a minimum of one (1) or more years
<br />during that period. A prototype is not acceptable.
<br />2.4 PERFORMANCE TESTING
<br />A road test will be conducted with the apparatus fully loaded and a continuous run of no less than ten
<br />(10) miles. During that time the apparatus will show no loss of power, nor will it overheat. The
<br />transmission drive shaft or shafts and the axles will run quietly and be free of abnormal vibration or noise.
<br />The apparatus when fully loaded will not have less than 25 percent nor more than 50 percent on the front
<br />axle, and not less than 50 percent nor more than 75 percent on the rear axle. The apparatus must meet
<br />NFPA 1901 acceleration and braking requirements.
<br />2.5 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
<br />To control quality, ensure compatibility, and provide a single source for service and warranty, the main
<br />components such as cab, chassis, and body will be entirely designed, assembled, welded, and painted in
<br />the manufacturer's facilities. This includes, but not limited to the cab weldment, the chassis assembly, the
<br />body, and the electrical system.
<br />The warranties relative to these major components, excluding component warranties such as engine,
<br />transmission, axles, etc. must be from a single source manufacturer and not split between manufacturers
<br />(i.e., body, cab weldment, and chassis).
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