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A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR
BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 1000 G.P.M. TRIPLE COMBINATION
PUMPER FIRE TRUCK FOR USE BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AND PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UPON
WHICH SUCH PURCHASE SHALL BE MADE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF C0141II SSIONERS OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager be, and he is hereby
requested to advertise for bids for the purchase of one (1) 1000
G.P.M. Triple Combination Pumper Fire Truck, having the following
specifications:
1. The fire truck offered for sale by each bidder under terms and provisions of
this specifications shall comply with the June 1960 Edition of the National
Board of Fire Underwriters, Pamphlet No. 19, entitled "SUGGESTED SPECIFICATI81NS
FOR MOTOR FIRE APPARATUS", as recommended by the National Fire Protection:.
Association and approved by the International Association of Fire Chiefs.
Provisions applying to this piece of equipment, and special provisions for
pumper (Triple Combination) except as modified and added to by specification,
below, shall be furnished with each bid. it
2. These specifications shall set minimum requirements for apparatus pparatus and each
bidder will furnish with his bid a complete set of specifications covering
his particular apparatus. Deviation from either General Instructions or
attached specifications will constitute cause for bid rejection.
3. Attached specifications are intended for well established and nationally
recognized builders of one thousand (1000) G.P.M. Pumping Engines. All con -I
struction set out in these specifications must be met with the best materials
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and current manufacturing practices available to or afforded by the industry�l
4. The financial responsibility of the contbactor, his established record for I
design for apparatus of the type required and his recognized status in the
industry are factors to be considered in determining the award.
5. The City expresses interest in obtaining the best available apparatus for use
in the department. Construction in accordance with attached specifications
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assure this condition, thus no alternate proposal failing to comply with
attached specifications will be accepted.
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6. The bidder is to state earliest delivery date and his warranty for guarantees
of same. Bidder shall state location of the factory where apparatus or equip-
ment is to be built, the type and make of each principal unit of the machine;
equipment, ladders and tools. All extinguishers, small tools, etc. to be
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mounted in convenient locations. Bidder shall state the length of time of
guarantee on defective materials and workmanship, and the length of time
service and parts will be available. Five (5) years on the former and
twenty (20) years on the latter, will be the least acceptable.
7. Successful bidder must furnish at time of warranty two (2) complete instruq-
tion manuals on engine and pump operation.
8. A qualified delivery engineer representing the manufacturer shall deliver thE
apparatus and remain in the City of Paducah at manufacturers expense for a
period not less than four (4) days for the purpose of instructing the Fire
Department personnel in the operation,care and maintenance of this apparatus.
9. Permission to keep or store the apparatus in any building owned or occupie by
the City, or its use in testing, with permission of the contractor, by
designated members of the Fire Department during the test period shall not
constitute acceptance of same.
10. Final acceptance of the apparatus is dependent on its successful performan
in accordance with test normally required by the I{entucky Inspection Burea
the pumper must be df make and type that is listed by the National Board o
Fire Underwriters as having satisfactorily passed their performance test a
meet the minimum specifications as outlined in Pamphlet No. 19, NBFU, and
approval by the Chief of the Fire Department and such assistants as he may
designate, that the contractor has fully complied with the detailed requir
ments set forth in the attached specifications.
1. FRAME, BUMPER, AND TOUTING ARRANGEMENT
Frame is to be of pressed steel not less than one-quarter (�,) inch thick
Depth of side members and cross members together with width of flanges of
sufficient dimensions to satisfactorily sustain load involved for service
intended. Welded construction is preferred.
Bumper is to be heavy duty wrap around type and must be chrome plated.
Towing arrangements is to consist of two (2) towing hooks forward and a
towing ring at rear for towing this or other apparatus.
2. FENDERS, RUNNING BOARDS, AND REAR STEP.
Fenders to be of heavy gauge steel, Running boards must be of safety tread
steel and are to be securely braced to frame, and not less than twelve (12)
inches wide. Rear step is to be of safety tread steel and is to extent foil
width of apparatus, and not less than eighteen (18) inches wide.
;. WHEELS AND TIRES AND STEERING
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Wheels are to be Budd disc type or equal, Hub caps to be chrome plated. Tires
shall be minimum of 900x20, first quality, heavy duty, 10 ply, highway tread,
single front, and dual rear, Heavy duty tubes are to be included.
Power Steering shall be furnished, shall be of such construction in case of
power failure, can be operated mechanically.
4. BRAI{ES
Service bbakes must be hydraulic, hydrovac, booster equipped. Parking brakes
to be positive, mechanically actuated type in accordance with Paragraph 2313
of NBFU Pamphlet No. 19. Parking brake is to be of independent design and
having no connection with service brakes, and of sufficient capacity to hold
apparatus on any grade. Rear brake shoe must be a minimum of five (5) inches
in width and fifteen and ohe-quarter (154) in length. Front brake shoe minimum
of three (3) inches in width and fifteen and one-half (152) in length.
5. TRANSMISSION, CLUTCH, AND AXLES
The thansmission, clutch and axles together with other component parts necessary
to operate must be of suitable size and design. Syncomesh transmission is to be
furnished. Transmission is to have five (5) speeds forward, overdrive in fifth
and one (1) in reverse. Clutch shall be double disc.
6. MOTOR
Must be of modern design, bidder shall state the name and manufacturer of motor II
he proposes to furnish, Motor to be six (6) cylinders and must develop not less;
than 250 brake horsepower and 225 net horsepower using regular gasoline, not
"high test" or premium grade. Bidder must submit with his bid a certified
performance curve sheet showing R.P.M. both gross and net horsepower, gross and
net torque, fuel consumption, attaching and operating accessories, and octane j
rating of gasoline used in conducting test. The motor must be equipped with a
governor to assure safe motor operation. The governor is to be installed at the
maximum motor speed recommended by the manufacturer of the motor for "intermittent
service." The required 250 brake horsepower and 225 net horsepower must be avail'
able at the goverened speed. A certified letter from the manufacturer of the motor
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concerning their recommendation as to the speed at which motor should be governed)
for fire department service and the power output available at that speed must be
attached to bid. An auxiliary cooler for the radiator shall be furnished to control
motor temperature without mixing water from the pump with anti -freeze in the
cooling system. The radiator shall is to be chrome plated. Exhaust tail pipe isf�to
terminate at the rear of the rear axle to prevent fumes entering the portion of
the cab and is to be muffled. Gasoline tank must be not less than fifty (50)
gallon capacity. Electrically operated fuel pump located at the gasoline tank
in accordance with Paragraph 2143 of NBFU Pamphlet 19. Engine shall be equipped
with large oil filter and proper size bath filter.
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ELECTRIC SYSTEM AND EQUIPMENT
Apparatus is to be equipped with two (2) complete independent twelve (12) volt
battery systems for selective starting, lighting and ignition, proper wiring to
provide starting from either battery required. All wiring to be securely faste
Proper armor and gromets provided to prevent chaffing. A charging.plug in con-
nection is to be furnished. The batteries must have a minimum capacity of 120
amperes hours, they are to be mounted in a single compartment on "roll out"
trays for ease in servicing. This electrical system is to be a dual system wit.
two (2) sets of spark plugs, etc, as described on page 51, NBFU No. 19 Pamphlet
dated June 1960, for installation of dual batteries to dual ignitions. Must be
equipped with two (2) fifty ampere Delco Remy Generators and two (2) waterproof
outlets located one (1) on each side of cab. Circuits are to be provided with
suitable overload protective devices. Such devices shall be readily accessible
and protected against excessive heat, physical injury, water spray.
8. LIGHTING EQUIPMENT TO BE FURNISHED AS FOLLOWS:
Two (2) Sealed Beam Headlights
Two (2) Rear Stop and Tail lights
Two (2) Inside controlled adjustable spotlights mounted on windshield posts.
Two (2) Cowl mounted flashing red lights.
Two (2) Adjustable spotlights mounted at rear of hose body.
Self cancelling turn indicators and back up lights.
Dome light in cab.
9. WARNING SIGNALS
Siren to be Sterling, with flasher light, number 130 to be mounted on top of
cab -reinforced mounting, with necessary foot controls provided for operation
from either side of cab. Bell to be twelve (12) inches locomotive type chrome
plated and is to be mounted on right side, of front bumper.
10. PUMP
Pump is to be Class "A" one thousand (1000) G.P.M. Parallel series type
Centrifugal. The pump shall deliver the percentage or rated discharge at
pressures indicated below:
100 percent of rated capacity at 150 P31 net pump pressure
70 percent of rated capacity at 200 PS1 net pump pressure
50 percent of rated capacity at 250 P31 net pump pressure
The pump shall deliver a volume of water at least 10 percent in excess of its
rated capacity and this shall be done at the pressure at which capacity is rate
and while drafting with a lift not to exceed ten (10) feet. Pump is to be equi
Nith two (2) 5" inlets (one on each side) each inlet is to be fitted with long
candle chrome plated cap. Pump is to have four (4) 2z" ball type outlets, two (2)
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located on each side of apparatus with N.S.T adapted to the Paducah thread, ea
fitted with chrome plated cap and chain. Two (2) 212" independent gated suctio
inlets N.S.T. adapted to Paducah thread for soft suction with short connection
from pump. One located on each side. Two (2) ten foot sections of five (5) i;
hard suction hose fitted with chrome plated couplings, female ends to have lonj
handles. Double female coupling for Paducah hydraht connection (steamer) and of
(1) strainer. Hose to be contained by chrome plated quick acting release devie
Pump design shall permit filling of booster tank directly from pump. Provisiol
shall be made for draining pump and all connecting lines.
Pump priming device must be of postive type, a booster pump will not be accept(
as priming device, nor will intake or exhaust manifold type priming be accept(
Damages resulting from either rust or corrision is to be positively eliminated:
use of bronze in the construction of the pump body, impellers, outlet and inlet
manifolds, inlet and discharge tubing, and allp'p'i. i
ng in lines, to booster tank
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"NO SUBSTITUTE TO THIS -MATERIAL REQUIRE14ENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED". Pump must be f
with device to control engine speed and balance same with pump output and press
A device to control output of pump with disregard to motor speed control will
be accepted. All controls and devices shall, in so far as possible, be visibll
and easily accessible at the pump operators position.
BOOSTER TANK
A Booster tank of 300 gallon capacity, exclusive of any water retained in
pump, properly baffled to prevent excessive water splash, suitable inlet,
outlet, overflow, and safety vent. Tank to be constructed of not less than
twelve(12) ( gauge rust resisting steel. Top of tank shall have removable
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filler cap with strainer.
Two (2) top mounted Hanay electric rewind booster reels, to be mounted side i
by side over main pump compartment or equal. Each reel is to be equipped with
200 feet of 1 -inch, 4 ply, high pressure booster hose coupled with chrome
plated Barway couplings in 50 foot lengths. Suitable spanner wrenches and a
combination chrome plated straight stream and fog nozzle for each rool, same
to have shut-off handles rather than screw type shut-off. Chrome plated side
rollers and spools shall be provided. A manual crank shall also be provided. :I
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INSTRUMENTS, CONTROLS, AND PUMP PANEL
To be mounted on cab instrument panel: Speedometer, Ammeter, Oil Pressure
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gauge, Heat Indicator, Gasoline gauge, Tachometer, Hand Throttle.
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To be moumted on pump operating panel: Master pressure gauge Compound gauge,
Individual pressure gauge, for each outlet valve, Oil pressure gauge, Heat
Indicator, Tachometer and Starter button, Throttle, Pressure Governor together',
with necessary controls for pump operation. Panel is to be chrome plated and is
to be sufficiently lighted for night operation.
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13. CAB
The cab shall be enclosed, cab forward, maximum visibility and safety with seat
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capacity for not less than five (5) men to be provided. The seats and back cizsjiions
shall be unholstered with durable genuine leather (red) over deep airfoam rubbe;
Cab doors to be heavy duty type hung on hinges with full retractable safety plae
glass in half windows, set in rubber. The windshield to be of two piece type
sloped to eliminate glare and to be of high test safety plate glass mounted in
rubber. There are to be two (2) sliding type windows inside of cab to provide
rear interior vison. Light shall be provided in canopy section also. Kick pla
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to be furnished located forward of fender level and also at entry level of both
cab and canopy on each side. There to be two (2) electric heavy duty type wind-
shield wipers. Properly placed handrails on each side of canopy. The driving Iom-
partment is to be designed to provide ample room for three (3) men. The driver
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seat to be adjustable fore and aft and vertically. There are to be two (2) sea
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One (1) each side of engine facing to the rear, in canopy section of cab, each to
have large safety type plate glass window. There are to be installed stainless
steel kickplates to cover area below cab door openings and to top surface of si
steps. The floor boards and toe boards to be of heavy gauge steel with non -ski
safety bossing. There are to be provided two (2) rear view mirrors, western ty
chrome plated, outside of cab, one on each side. Cap to be equipped with prope
heater and defroster.
14. LADDERS
One (1) 14 foot wood roof ladder with folding hooks, one (1) 24 -foot 2 -piece
wood extension ladder, one (1) 35 -foot 3 -section aluminum extension ladder and
one (1) 14 foot aluminum 2 piece extension ladder. All ladders to be side moun
ted and as low as can be conveniently placed. Ladders to be nested and mounted
with quick acting release devices.
15. HOSE BODY
Must be constructed of not less than twelve (12) gauge steel welded constructio.
strongly reinforced and well primed between joints to eliminate rust. To be
equipped with handrails on each side, extending contiuously to bottom of hose
body, also handrails across and above hose body at rear with exception of width
required by walkway. Handrails to be of brass, chrome plated and not less than
1111 in diameter. Hose body shall have a capacity minimum of 1200 feet 2111 doub:
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jacket fire hose, with partition longitudinal equally dividing same, with two 2)
side compartments to be of sufficient capacity to accommodate 500 feet 12'1 doub e
Jacket fire hose. Slatted removable wooden floor to be provided for each compart-
ment. Each hose compartment to have canvass cover fitted with quick acting
fasteners.
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STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
In rear in center of frame line a large compartment, as large as possible
shall be provided. Hinged door (or doors) shall be provided.
A compartment is to be located to rear of each rear fender. These compartments
are to be built into each side of body and must incorporate full width of run-
ning board. Either or both to be of sufficient size to provide storage space
for either portable pump or lighting -system.
A compartment is to be located forward of each rear fender. These compartments
are to incorporate full width of running board. All door dimensions to approxi
mate width and height of compartments. Drip moulding is to be fitted above eac
compartment door. Area above compartments to be covered with safety tread type
slate. Step plates to those areas are to be provided. All latches are to be
flosh type mounting and chrome plated. In addition to above compartments, a -
radio compartment and a tool compartment are to be provided. All closed compart
ments are to be equipped with automatic lights operated by a door switch. CompZ
ments to be weather proof.
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT i
One (1) 15# CO -2 Fire extinguisher, mounted on running board
One (1) 201jrl Dry powder (pressurized type) mounted on running board
One (1) 22 - gallon water pump can, chrone plated
One (1) 22-" S.S. shut-off nozzle (Paducah thread) and 12« threaded tip NST
chrome plated
One (1) 22" Fog nozzle with shut-off (Paducah thread) chrome plated
Two (2) 12" Fog nozzles with shut-off NST, Chrome plated
One (1) 1211 Foam nozzle with adapter for 1 inch booster hose
One (1) Celler Nozzle with four (4) ROTATING fog heads
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Two (2) Nozzle holders for 2211 (trilock) mounted on rear running board, chrome
plated
One (1) Screw plate for hard suction strainer, chrome plated
One (1) Set of wire cutters
One (1) 22" x 12 x l2 gated siamese
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One (1) 2211 chrome plated double female connection (Paducah thread)
One (1) 22" chrome plated double male connection (Paducah thread) I,
Two (2) Adjustable hydrant wrenches, one mounted nearum operator's
other one on opposite side P P P Panel, th
Two (2) 2-'1" Spanner wrenches in tool compartment
Two (2) 12" Spanner wrenches in tool compartment
One (1) Copper hose jacket or equal for 2211 hose
One (1) 36" Crow bar mounted with suitable bracket
Two (2) Fire Department axes, one pick, one plain mounted in chrome plated holder
One (1) 10 foot pike pole, mounted with latters
Two (2) Electric hand lanterns, mounted in chrome plated holders, with batteries
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One (1) Deluge Set, 4 tips, 1�, lb, 1-3/4 and 211 with all inlets complete
with automatic clapper valves. Set shall be mounted on body above
booster tank so it can be operated from that position, or quickly
removed for operation elsewhere.
One (1) 5" x 22" double demale hydrant connection, chrome plated
One (1) Set of heavy duty skid chains
One (1) set of tools
One (1) hose clamp
One (1) Deproit door opener
18. WHEEL BASE AND WEIGHT AND PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS
Wheel base of apparatus is to be not less than 160 inches and not more than
180 inches. Bidder is to submit weight and principal dimensions together with
blue print showing proposed layout of complete apparatus together with photo-
graphs showing both right and left side of the type of apparatus he proposes
to furnish.
19. PAINTING AND TRIM
Entire apparatus to be painted with best grade enamel in Fire Department Red,
suitable trimmed with gold leaf and suitable latters, lettering to be selected
by the City of Paducah. Said lettering to be in gold leaf with suitable fine
lining of color selected by the City of Paducah.
All metal trim is to be chrome plated.
A suitable metal plaque will also be provided, wording of same will be
selected by the City of Paducah.
SECTION 2. That the City Manager shall advertise for bids by a notice
posted at the City Hall door and by inserting notice of the request for bids in
the Sun Democrat to be published not less than seven (7) nor more than twenty-one
(21) days before the date fixed for the opening of bids. All bids shall be sealed
no bid shall be received after the hour fixed in the notice for the opening of same
All bids received by the City Manager up to the time fixed in the notice for the
opening of same shall be filed with the Board of Commissioners who may let a contra
to the lowest and best bidder, and the Board of Commissioners shall reserve the
right to reject any and all bids and the City shall not become legally obligated
to any bidder until the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the execution of the
.purchase contract.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption.
Mayor
Passed by the Board of Commissioners Aug. .8, 1961
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, Aug: 8, 1961.