Specifications include, but are not limited to: The proposed apparatus will be constructed to withstand the severe and continuous use encountered during emergency firefighting services. The apparatus shall be of the latest type, carefully designed and constructed with due consideration to the nature and distribution of the load to be sustained. These specifications detail the proposal for general design criteria of cab and chassis components, fire pump and related components, water tank, fire body, electrical components, painting, and equipment. All items of these proposal specifications will conform to the National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet No. 1901, latest edition. The manufacturer will furnish satisfactory evidence of our ability to construct, supply service parts and technical assistance for the apparatus specified. The proposed chassis will be certified as conforming to all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) in effect at the date of contract. This will be attested to by the attachment of a FMVSS certify caution label on the vehicle by the manufacturer, who will be recognized as the responsible final manufacturer
