1. Control system: Unit shall be controlled with safety limiter for deployment, to ONLY allow unit to be lowered under a maximum speed of 15MPH. Controller shall not interfere with operation, in any way of the host vehicle. Operator control shall be a handheld ergonomically designed remote within the operator cab, with the following functions: 1. Dash indicator for stowed/up position, deployed/down position. 2. Power button, on/off 3. Raise/lower button 4. Remote control cradle 2. Design / Mounting: Awarded vendor shall be responsible for upfitting unit to a department owned F-350 or F-550 truck chassis within the state of Pennsylvania around the Pittsburgh area. Arrangement will be made for truck to be delivered after award. Unit shall be of a heavy-duty modular steel design. Unit shall be capable of safely containing and pushing roadway debris up to including 150 pounds at 15 MPH in the lowered position. Bumper shall be designed to push disabled vehicles. Complete system shall be designed to be installed on a F-350 or Ford F-550 chassis. Mounts shall be bolted directly to vehicle frame, with a quick disconnect feature for servicing and maintenance of host vehicle. Bumper and wings shall have complete rubber face “contact” pad, minimum 3/4 inch thick. Replaceable for pushing disabled vehicles. Bolt-on blade wear edge(s). Deflectors to prevent debris from deflecting to the sides or over the top onto vehicle hood. Design shall provide air flow to vehicle radiator, for proper cooling.
