HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - May 4, 1994 (26)CITY OF LODI
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Specifications and Advertisement for Bids for
Hazardous Materials Team Response Vehicle
MEETING DATE: May 4, 1994
PREPARED BY: Fire Chief
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the specifications and
authorize the advertising for bids for a Hazardous
Materials Response Vehicle to be used by the City's
specialized hazardous materials response team.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On February 25, 1994, the City received from the
State Department of Toxic Substances Control an
offer of funding, to a maximum of $35,000, for use
in the purchase of an emergency response vehicle
and related equipment.
This offer provides a unique opportunity to furnish the citizens of Lodi the
added protection provided by a team of highly -trained personnel who are
well-equipped to respond to haz-mat emergencies, at little additional cost
to the City.
FUNDING: To be provided by the State of California
Department of Toxic Substances Control in
Sacramento ($35,000 maximum)
BIO OPENING: May 24, 1994
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arry Hughes, Pre Chief
Will
APPROVED _`� `,
THOMAS A PETERSON &cycled Pace,
City Manager J
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TEAM SECTION 4
RESPONSE VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
14,100 GVWR COMMERCIAL CHASSIS AND VAN BODY
EQUIPPED FOR USE AS AN HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE VEHICLE
INTRODUCTION
It is the intent of these specifications to describe the minimum acceptable
requirements for a 14,100 GVWR commercial vehicle equipped with peripheral
equipment, for use as an hazardous materials response veiicle in the City of
Lodi, California. Responses to each specification conta-,ied herein must be
indicated by either a yes (Y) or no (N). Categories left blank shall be
regarded as a no (N) response. "No (N)" responses should be detailed as
to exceptions taken. Desirable requirements will be scored and the final
selection will be based on the ability to meet specific equipment require-
ments.
Please note that general statements such as "meets the overall intent of the
specifications", or "see company brochures" shall be deemed non-responsive.
All respondents must clearly respond on the standard bid forms provided and
include detailed information/literature outlining their proposed vehicle.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
All equipment listed as standard by the manufacturer for the model quoted
shall be furnished whether or not such equipment is detailed herein.
(Exception: vendor shall not furnish standard items to replace specified
optional equipment). Only models of latest design and in current production
will be accepted. The Hazardous Materials Team Response Vehicle and all
equipment furnished therewith shall be in compliance with all applicahle
provisions of the California Vehicle Code, and shall be in full compliance
with all provisions of the State of California, Division of Industrial
Safety and Cal/OSHA.
The unit shall be delivered completely assembled and ready to operate. Upon
delivery, it shall be the supplier's responsibility to provide any evidence
necessary that the product fully meets the requirements of this specifica-
tion. The component parts of the vehicle chassis and body shall be of
proper size and design to safely withstand maximum stresses imposed by a
capacity load, and the manufacturer's rated loads for axles and bearings
must not be exceeded when the vehicle is loaded with such capacity loads.
Prior to delivery, the vehicle must be completely serviced with factory
capacities and have at least five gallons of fuel in the fuel tank. The
vehicle and all components shall operate in conformance with factory intent
and in good factory -dealer practice.
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The vehicle is to be covered by a factory 12-month/12,000-mile (minimum)
parts and labor warranty. All defects shall be corrected by successful
bidder or any factory authorized dealer for that vehicle under standard
factory warranty. During the warranty period the successful bidder shall
bear responsibility and costs for transporting to and from any service or
repair facilities.
Bids will be considered only on current and new equipment manufactured by a
reliable company and supplied by an established California firm, carrying
adequate supply of replacement parts. Successful bidder shall furnish, at
no charge, one Operator Manual and one Replacement Parts Catalog. Original
Dealer's Report of Sale, or Manufacturer's State of Origin, or Bill of Sale
and Weight Certificate, and Factory Warranty Guarantee must be furnished to
the City at the time the vehicle is delivered. Final acceptance of the
vehicle for conformance with the specifications shall be made only at the
City of Lodi Fire Department, 210 West Elm Street, Lodi, California. The
apparent silence of this specifications or supplemental specification as to
any detail, or the apparent omission from it of a detailed description
concerning any point, shall be regarded as meaning that only the best
commercial practice is to prevail, and that only materials and workmanship
of first quality are to be used.
Any and all deviations to any of the requirements of this specification
shall be stated on the returned bid. Unless so stated by the bidder, the
City may, at its discretion, assume that all requirements have been met and
may hold the bidder to eachand every part of the specification. The
manufacturer's name and model number must be shown on the bid in the
designated place; however, that information is not sufficient evidence that
the bidder is making an exception. If no exception or deviations are
shown, the vehicle will be furnished as specified herein. Bidder shall
submit current literature and specifications of vehicle bid.
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ITEM DESCRIPTION
VEHICLE SHALL BE 1994 GMC MODEL TYPE 350OHD,
CHEVROLET P30HD, FORD COMMERCIAL E-350DRW,
OR EQUIVALENT, RATED AT 14,100# GVW,
150" (Min) WHEELBASE,
COMMERCIAL CAB AND CHASSIS:
ENGINE 7.4L (Minimum) EFI V8 Gasoline
TRANSMISSION Automatic 4 -speed Electronic,
w/ Overdrive
STEERING Full Power
SUSPENSION Commensurate with 14,100# GVWR
WHEELS 16"x 6" or 16"x 6.5", (Dual Rear)
Color: White
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MEETS SPECS? EXCEPTIONS
TIRES
Front: 8.00-19.5D Highway Blackwall
Dual Rear: 8.00-19.5E Highway Blackwall
BRAKES
Power Self -Adjusting,
Front/Disc, Rear/Drum
ELECTRICAL
Dual Heavy -Duty Battery, min. 60OCCA
60 -month No -Maintenance, with Isolater;
Alternator: Not less than 90 amps
MIRRORS
Two outside mirrors, western style,
to accomodate utility body
NEATER/DEFROST
Fresh air type with air conditioning
INTERIOR
Standard vinyl hi -back buckets seats
driver & passenger, Vinyl Floormats,
AM/FM Radio
WINDSHIELD/
WINDOWS Tinted, non -glare glass
VEHICLE COLOR Manufacturer's White
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VAN BODY AND EQUIPMENT
This specification describes a new, unused body to be manufactured
and installed on a new 1994 GMC 350OHD, Chevrolet P30HD, Ford
Commercial E-350ORW, or equivalent, Cab & Chassis as specified
elsewhere
in these specifications.
The completed unit will be used by the Lodi Fire Department as a
response vehicle for the Hazardous Materials Team.
ITEM DESCRIPTION MEETS SPECS? EXCEPTIONS
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GENERAL
CONSTRUCTION Van body to be constructed of
reinforced aluminum; body to be
fitted to cab/chassis so that
van floor is above tire level, with
no wheel wells built into van body;
Rear door shall be roll -up/
roll -down type;
DIMENSIONS Overall length, back of cab to
rear of van body: not to exceed 190"
Overall width: not to exceed 95"
Inside Height (Headroom): 80" - 82"
INTERIOR Heavy-duty wire -mesh steel shelving,
24" front -to -back, with 1" front lip,
4" end lip, installed as follows:
- at 60" above van floor, shelves
running from 6" in front of rear door to
front wall, to be installed on both
interior walls (left and right si es);
- at 40" and 20" above van floor, shelves
running from 6" in front of rear door to
48" to the rear of front wall, to be
installed on both interior walls (both
left and right sides);
- at floor level, 1" front lip running from
6" in front of rear door to 48" to the
rear of front wall, and 4" end lip at
front only (rear access to floor storage
un mi peded);
Heavy-duty wire -mesh steel shelving,
18" front -to -back, with 1" front lip,
installed at 60" above van floor, on front
interior wall, between the two 24" -deep
front -to -back shelves on either side of van;
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INTERIOR (Continued)
On forward, left (driver's) side of van,
install a 1�" thickness plywood workbench with
fiberglass (or similar smooth, durable)
worksurface, to be used as a desktop.
Yorksurface measures 48" wide by 24" deep,
and shall be installed so that worksurface
top is 26" above van €1oor.
Attached below worksurface and located
to the right of the operator, shall be
a one -drawer file cabinet, full -suspension
drawer, capable of storing legal size
files. Approximate dimensions are 18" wide
by 12" high by 24" deep.
Attached immediately below upper storage shelf,
and above worksurface, shall be a lateral file/
bookshelf, 48" wide x 14" deep x 13" high, with
flipper door with latch; and 48" wide task light
mounted under bookshelf (above worksurface), and
switched at forward van wall to the operator's
right, 2" above desk worksurface.
On wall in front of operator shall be installed
two 12V electrical jacks, one to left, and
one to operator's right, suitab;e for use
as power sources for laptop computer and
cellular telephone.
At the front of the van, a pass-through doorway,
giving access to vehicle cab, shall be installed,
of standard width, and height determined by
size of cab.
On the right (passenger) side of van, located
from 48" to the rear of the front wall to
the front wall, shall be a bench seat,
measuring 18" seat front -to -seat back,
17" above floor, with 2" cushions on seat and
back. Bench seat should be constructed so that
space below seat can be used for storage.
Two sets of seat belts shall be installed and
properly secured to the vehicle.
Installed on van ceiling, center, shall be a
48" light fixture with two 40 -watt fluorescent
lamps, to provide interior lighting. Dual
switches shall be located to the left of the
access door (facing forward) to the cab, and
on switch panel located inside rear door to
van, right side.
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EXTERIOR Mounted on each side of box exterior,
6" below van top, shall be two
high-quality RV -style canvas awnings,
roll -up type, 13 feet wide by 8 feet
(extended from van).
Installed below awnings, to provide
area lighting, shall be flush -mounted
circular lights, two each side,
switched on panel inside rear door.
(Panel shall be installed inside rear
door, on right (passenger) side,
providing easy access to switches from
ground level as well as floor of van).
Installed on rear outside of van,
top left and right, shall be amber
warning lights, 4", one on each side.
Dual switched, one switch inside cab,
one switch on panel inside rear door,
right).
Installed on rear outside of van,
top, centered, shall be one halogen
floodlamp, switched on panel inside
rear door, right).
Electrical switch panel located
inside rear door, right side,
shall house light switches as follows:
Interior overhead lights,
Exterior flush -mount side lights,
Exterior amber warning lights,
Exterior halogen floodlight.
All switches shall be clearly marked.
Rear entry to van should be accomo-
dated via steps installed at standard
heights to provide ease of entry and
exit.
EXTERIOR PAINT Heavy-duty commercial paint, color white,
to match cab color.
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