Star Pumper/Rearmount Boiler Plate 350 03/30/05

== Star Pumper/Rearmount Boiler Plate - 6.350 03/30/05 ==

PROPOSAL for PURCHASE

DATE____________

Gentlemen/Ladies:

The undersigned is prepared to manufacture for you, upon an order being placed by you, for final acceptance by CRIMSON FIRE at its office in Brandon, South Dakota, the apparatus and equipment herein named and for the following prices:

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No State, Federal or local taxes included.

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Said apparatus and equipment are to be built and shipped in accordance with the specifications hereto attached, delays due to strikes, war or other causes beyond our control not preventing, within ______ days after receipt of this order and the acceptance thereof at our offices in Brandon, South Dakota, and to be delivered to you at

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The specifications herein contained shall form a part of the final contract, and are subject to changes desired by the purchaser, provided such alterations are interlined prior to the acceptance by the company of the offer to purchase, and provided such alterations do not materially affect the cost of the construction of the apparatus.

Unless accepted within _____ days from this date, the right is reserved to withdraw this proposal.

CRIMSON FIRE

By________________________

00-01-1200

Unit will be protected by permanent Anti-Freeze for operation between -30 degrees F to +235 degrees F and shall have all fluid levels filled prior to delivery.

Unit will be designed and constructed to follow the requirements of the following:

FMVSS; DOT; ICC; NFPA Pamphlet 1901; SAE; TRA; ULI; TBEA; and State Motor Vehicle regulations (1901 equipment not requested is not included).

Unit will be manufactured at a Crimson Fire manufacturing facility. Crimson Fire operates three manufacturing facilities. Two apparatus facilities, one located at 1209 E. Birch St., Brandon, South Dakota and one located at 1420 Nimitz Ave., Talladega, Alabama and a aerial manufacturing facility at 1828 Freedom Road, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Crimson Fire has been in operation since 1912. Crimson Fire maintains a complete, on-site parts department, and usually ships spare parts orders the same day they are received for trucks out of service.

Unit will be quality control inspected and documented at each step of manufacturing, and will be fully road tested.

Unit will be fully covered by manufacturer's insurance until delivery is made.

Unit will be designed and assembled so that all recommended daily maintenance checks can be performed easily by the operator without the need for hand tools. Apparatus components that interfere with removal or repair of other major components will be attached with fasteners and installed with normal hand tools. These components will not be welded or otherwise permanently secured into place.

A test data plate will be provided at the pump operator's position which gives the rated discharges and pressures, together with the speed of the engine as determined by the manufacturer's test for this unit.

A manufacturer's certification of GVWR and GAWR on a nameplate will be affixed to the completed vehicle.

A permanent plate mounted in the driver's compartment will be supplied. It will specify the quantity and type of the following fluids used in the vehicle: engine oil, engine coolant, chassis transmission fluid, pump transmission lubrication fluid, pump primer fluid (if used), and drive axle lubrication fluid.

A permanent plate in the driver's compartment will be installed, specifying the seating capacity of the included cab.

Signs that state "OCCUPANTS MUST BE SEATED AND BELTED WHEN APPARATUS IS IN MOTION" will be provided. They will be visible from each seated position.

An accident prevention sign will be located at the rear step area of the apparatus. It will warn personnel that standing on the step while vehicle is in motion is prohibited.

A nameplate indicating the chassis transmission shift selector position to be used for pumping will be provided in the driving compartment and located so that it can be easily read from the driver's position.

The height of the fully loaded vehicle's center of gravity will not exceed the chassis manufacturer's maximum limit.

The front to rear weight distribution of the fully loaded vehicle will be within the limits set by the chassis manufacturer. The front axle loads will not be less than the maximum axle loads specified by the chassis manufacturer, under full load and all other loading conditions.

The difference in weight on the end of each axle, from side to side, when the vehicle is fully loaded and equipped will not exceed 7 per cent.

All manufacturers' operations and maintenance documents supplied with components and equipment installed on, or supplied with the completed vehicle will be provided.

Any special tools that are required to service any component will be provided with the completed apparatus. (When applicable)

The apparatus is designed so that the various parts are readily accessible for lubrication, inspection, adjustment, and repair.

The apparatus when fully loaded will be capable of the following performance on dry, level paved roads in good condition, item (d) not included.

(a) From a standing start the vehicle will attain a true speed of 35 mph within 25 seconds.

(b) From a steady pace of 15 mph, the vehicle will accelerate to a true speed of 35 mph within 15 seconds. This will be accomplished without moving gear selector.

(c) The vehicle will attain a maximum speed of 55-60 mph.

(d) The apparatus will be able to maintain a speed of at least 20 mph on any grade up to and including 6 percent.

The GAWR and GVWR of the chassis will be adequate to carry the fully equipped apparatus including water and other tanks filled, the specified hose load, unequipped personnel weight, ground ladders, and a miscellaneous equipment allowance per NFPA criteria as well as additional equipment and personnel specified by purchaser. A personnel is calculated at 200 lbs per person.
00-03-1500

BID DRAWINGS
Drawings including, but not limited to, the overall dimensions, wheelbase, and overall length of the proposed apparatus shall be required with the bid. The drawing shall include right, left, and rear views of the apparatus.
00-03-1900

BID DRAWINGS

Drawings including, but not limited to, the overall dimensions, wheelbase, and overall length of the proposed apparatus shall be required with the bid. The drawing shall include right, left, and rear views of the apparatus, cab and hose bed layout and detailed bumper dimensions as a minimum.

00-06-1100

A 100% Performance Bond shall be supplied by Crimson Fire within thirty days (30) of bid award. The signatures of both buyer and bidder on the contract shall construe awarding of the bid.

The following Apparatus shall comply with all NFPA 1901 applicable regulations in effect as of the contract signing date. There shall be multiple tests performed by the contractor and Underwriter's Laboratories when the apparatus has been completed. The manufacturer shall furnish the completed Test Certificate(s) to the purchaser at time of delivery. Since the inspection services of Underwriters Laboratories are available to all bidders on an equal basis, no other third party testing service shall be acceptable. The tests conducted on the apparatus shall include, but not be limited to:

AMP DRAW REPORT

Owner name and address;

Apparatus manufacturer, model, and serial number;

Chassis make, model, and serial number;

GAWR of front and rear axles;

Front tire size and total rated capacity in pounds;

Rear tire size and total rated capacity in pounds;

Chassis weight distribution in pounds with water (if applicable) and manufacturer mounted equipment (front and rear);

Engine make, model, serial number, number of cylinders, bore, stroke, displacement and compression ratio, rated horsepower and related speed per SAE J690, Certificate of Maximum Net Horsepower for Motor Trucks and Tractors, and no load governed speed;

Type of fuel and fuel tank capacity;

Electrical system voltage and alternator output in amps;

Battery make and model, capacity in CCA;

Paint numbers;

Company name and signature of responsible company representative;

Weight documents from a certified scale showing actual loading on the front axle, rear axle(s), and overall vehicle (with the water tank full (if applicable) but without personnel, equipment, and hose);

Written load analysis and results of the electrical system performance tests;

Transmission make, model, and type;

Pump to drive through the transmission (yes or no);

Engine to pump gear ratio and transmission gear ratio used;

Pump make, model, rated capacity in gallons per minute, serial number, number of stages, and impeller diameter in inches;

Pump manufacturer's certification of suction capability;

Pump manufacturer's certification of hydrostatic test;

Pump manufacturer's certification of inspection and test for the fire pump;

Copy of the apparatus manufacturer's approval for stationary pumping applications;

Pump transmission make, model and serial number;

Priming device type;

Type of pump pressure control system;

The engine manufacturer's certified brake horsepower curve for the engine furnished, showing the maximum no load governed speed;

Certification of water tank capacity;
00-13-2000

COLOR CODED ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS
The apparatus manufacturer shall supply one (1) set(s) of as-built wiring schematics with each apparatus.
00-30-1000

PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

The factory authorized Distributor shall be required, prior to manufacturing, to have a pre-construction conference at ____________________________________________ with individuals from the ___________________ to finalize all construction details.

00-30-2000

The factory authorized Distributor shall be required, during manufacturing, to have a mid-construction conference at the site of the manufacturing facility with ________ individuals from the _____________________________________ to inspect the apparatus during construction. The "Purchaser" shall designate the stage of construction at which the visit will be conducted.

00-30-4000

00-30-5000

2. Body, pre-paint (front, rear, left and right side)

3. Body and pump module mounted (front, rear, left and right side)

4. Final (front, rear, left and right side)

The successful bidder shall provide a factory-trained technician to provide the following training:

A minimum ____hour structured training course for the fire apparatus mechanics of the department, covering the repair and maintenance of all components of the apparatus called for in the specifications.
The successful bidder shall provide a minimum ____ hour structured training course to be repeated three times to cover each of the ______ shifts of personnel assigned to operate the apparatus, covering nomenclature of components, proper operation of the apparatus, daily operational maintenance checks, and other information necessary for a firefighter/driver/engineer to properly operate and maintain the apparatus.

It is intended that this training be organized in such a manner that both the mechanics and fire personnel receive full benefit of the aforementioned structured training. The firefighter/operator training shall be conducted within one week after the vehicle is fully accepted and readied for service by the "Purchaser" or at a time mutually agreed upon by the "Purchaser" and "Supplier".

00-40-2000

LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE
In order to protect the department and its personnel, the bidder shall show proof that it has no less than $30 million in liability insurance in force. A certificate of coverage shall be included in the bid package. Failure to carry liability insurance of at least this amount or failure to include proof of coverage shall be cause to reject the bidder's proposal.
00-60-1100

GENERAL WARRANTY

We warrant each new fire apparatus manufactured by Crimson Fire for a period of one (1) year from the date of delivery, except for the chassis and certain other components as noted in paragraph three.

00-95-1E50

00-95-8E00

== Glad Classic/Evolution/Crimson - 1.005 03/25/05 ==

The cab and chassis shall be a Spartan Chassis, Inc. Flat Floor Gladiator, model GA41G, extended medium four door, 10" raised roof over crew and driver-officer area, aluminum tilt cab, built specifically for the fire service by a publicly held U.S. parent company, specializing in chassis design for all fire service applications. The cab and chassis shall meet the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 1901, (2003 edition or latest edition).

The cab shall be a Spartan Chassis, Inc. Flat Floor, EMFD (extended medium four door), 10" raised roof, aluminum tilt cab, capable of seating six (6) firefighters.

The raised roof shall extend from the back of the cab to the center of the front doors to provide additional headroom for the driver and officer.

The cab shall be of the Eurospace interior design allowing for easy communication inside the cab. The cab overall length shall be 136.38" with 60.00" from the centerline of the front axle to the back of the cab.

The rear cab wall shall be .090" thick aluminum. The rear floor to the headliner height shall be 65.00".

The cab front skin and floor shall be .190" thick aluminum. The inside width shall be 90.00" and the front floor to headliner height above the driver and officer shall be 68.00".

All glass used in the cab shall be automotive tint. The windshield shall have a maximum of 2890 sq.in. area and be of the wraparound design 52.88" wide and 27.88" high for maximum visibility. Left and right windshield shall use the same interchangeable glass.

The side rear door windows shall be roll-down type 27.50" x 26.00" with a total glass area of 715 sq. in. each.

A molded rubber 11" grab handle shall be provided on the hinge post inside the cab at both the driver and officer door for entering and exiting the cab.

The driver and officer seats shall have an 8.25" high x 12.69" wide x 15.13" deep compartment in the seat box beneath them. The compartment shall have a hinged door with an opening of 6.00" high x 12.50" wide.

Intermittent electric wipers with a single motor and electric powered "wet arm" type windshield washers shall be provided. Access to the wiper motor shall be through the driver's side headlamp module located on the front cab fascia.
18-05-1400