Specifications include, but are not limited to: It is the purpose of this specification to describe a single rear axle, 4x4 high water response vehicle. Each bidder will submit a bid for each version on the 4x4 chassis with factory seating for four (4) firefighters. The vehicle must be capable of carrying at least an additional 15 passengers in the flat bed area with seating. It must have the capability and capacity to carry a complement of equipment & personnel as specified in this document. It shall be designed to carry supplies, material, equipment & personnel in a safe secure manner. It should have the capability to side load pallets from a forklift in bed area. It should have removable canopy rails for forklift access. It shall be the intent of these specifications to cover the furnishing and delivery of a complete vehicle. These detailed specifications cover the requirements as to the type of construction and test to which the apparatus shall conform, together with certain details as to finish, equipment and appliances with which the successful bidder shall conform. Minor details of construction and materials, which are not otherwise specified, are left to the discretion of the contractor. The manufacturer shall provide loose equipment only when specified by the customer. Otherwise, in accordance with the current edition of NFPA 1901 standards, the proposal shall specify whether the fire department or apparatus dealership shall provide required loose equipment. The water fording minimum specifications are 40” inches for this vehicle