2026/03/11 Council Agenda Packet

Page 10 of 56 2.7 SPECIFICATIONS # Feature Mandatory (M) or Desired (D) Wheel Alignment 1 To achieve maximum vehicle road performance and promote long tire life, wheel alignment is necessary. The alignment must conform to the manufacturer's internal specifications. All wheel lug nuts and axle U-bolt retainer nuts must be tightened to the proper torque during alignment. The wheel alignment documentation must be made available at the time of delivery. M Wheels 2 The front and rear wheels must be 16" hub-piloted polished aluminum wheels. The hub-piloted mounting system must provide easy installation and include two-piece flange nuts. On the rear axle(s), valve extensions must be installed on the rear wheel (s). M Mud Flaps 3 Mud flaps must be installed behind the wheels. M Engine Exhaust 4 The exhaust must be directed away from the vehicle on the right side, behind the rear wheels, to keep exhaust fumes as far from the cab and module entry points as possible. Exhaust termination clearance must be compatible with the Nederman exhaust system. The exhaust tailpipe must be modified with an in-house exhaust extraction system to terminate fumes at a 90- degree angle, straight out below the right side of the body, behind the rear axle. M Fuel System 5 One (1) fuel tank must be provided. The tank must: • Have a minimum of 50-gallon capacity of usable fuel and sufficient additional volume to allow for the fuel’s thermal expansion without overflowing the vent. M 6 The fuel tank must be equipped with a fill inlet. The fill inlet must extend to the left rear of the vehicle, behind the rear tires and away from the heat of the exhaust system, as required by NFPA. The open end of the filler neck must be equipped with a twist- off filler cap with a retaining device. It must be located on the left-hand side of the body and labeled "Gasoline Only." M