Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department
Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05
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Firm Pricing
Proposed fees must be firm for Town acceptance for 365 days from acceptance date of
proposals.
INTENT OF SPECIFICATIONS
It is the intent of these specifications to cover the furnishing and delivery to the Hooksett Fire
Department a completed fire apparatus equipped as hereafter specified. With a view to
obtaining the best results and the most acceptable fire apparatus for service in the Town of
Hooksett, these specifications cover only the general requirements as to the type of
construction and test to which the vehicle must conform, together with certain details as to
finish, equipment, and appliances with which the successful bidder must conform. Details of
construction and materials where not otherwise specified are left to the discretion of the
contractor, who shall be solely responsible for the design and construction of all non-specified
features. The completed vehicle shall conform to the requirements of the National Fire
Protection Association Pamphlet No. 1901, latest edition, for Motor Fire Apparatus, and shall
exceed 1901 where specified herein for all applicable equipment noted.
When evaluating bids, the importance of reduced life cycle costs and public safety associated
with firefighting apparatus shall be a major consideration and all evaluations shall exclude
vehicles of a type that deviate from these specifications.
The workmanship must be of the highest quality in its respective field. Special consideration
shall be given to the following points:
1) Accessibility of the various components which require periodic maintenance or lube checks.
2) Ease of vehicle operation.
3) Visibility of the driver.
4) Features supplied that are beneficial to the intended operation of the completed apparatus.
Construction must be rugged and design must be certified to carry the loads as specified and
to meet the road requirements and speed conditions as set forth under "Performance Test and
Requirements".
Welding shall not be employed in the assembly of the completed vehicle in a manner that shall
prevent the removal of a major component part for service and/or repair.
These specifications have not been established to preclude any bidders. However, the
Hooksett Fire Department does not intend to make a decision solely based upon lowest price
but intends to purchase an apparatus that meets the intentions, service, and needs of the Fire
Department.
PURCHASE INTENT
The apparatus being purchased is expected to have a 20 year service life. Based on this
requirement, the department is extremely concerned that the apparatus remains structurally
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