Opening of Bids - One (1) or More, 2020 or Newer, Emergency Medical Vehicle – Spec P - American Response Vehicles

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American Response Vehicles 27 A/C UNIT SYSTEM: The patient area HVAC system will be on the floor behind the attendant seat. A/C Unit will have a ducted delivery system in the ceiling with eight (8) adjustable vents. And Two additional adjustable vents above and behind the attendant seat. HEPA FILTER: The return air grille will be supplied with a HEPA filter that is designed to fit the slot within the grille. It will be installed and will not rattle. The filter will be replaceable by this department's fleet maintenance in the field. AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR: There will be installed an additional compressor onto the chassis to support the HVAC needs of the ambulance section. RETURN AIR GRILLE: Installed around the Heat/AC unit will be a perforated 13 gauge steel grille. The grille will allow 156 inches of return air flow to the Heat/AC unit. The grille will provide complete access to the Heat/AC unit. The grille to have a black powder coat finish. There will be two quarter turn locks supplied and installed on the grille. The locks will have a black powder coated finish. Lock pawl activation will be enabled with a round bitted key. CEILING DUCTED INSULATED AIR CONDITIONING DELIVERY: One duct will route over the primary patient and attendant, and one will run over the lap area of squad bench. Each duct will contain four spherically adjustable registers, evenly spaced, total of 8. There will also be two registers located directly behind the attendants’ seat. REAR AIR CONDITIONING EVAPORATOR: Air Conditioning is hereinafter referred to as A/C. The module will have an additional, self-contained A/C evaporator unit complete with a dual blower motor driven, high output fan. The fan will be three speed and will move 650 cubic feet of air per minute on high. The A/C unit will also incorporate a hot water heater core for heat. The valves will operate with the heater/defrost controls. The unit will be rated at least 32,000 British Thermal Units (BTU) in A/C Mode and 35,000 BTU in Heater Mode. The Vehicle A/C Heater system must meet or exceed current Federal specification KKK-A-1822. CONDENSATION DRAIN PAN: A condensation pan will be provided to collect water condensation from the evaporator coil. The drain pan will be formed from 1/8 ABS plastic sheet and will be listed (tilted) toward the drain fitting. The Evaporator unit will be mounted so that the weight of the coil, case and blower assembly does not rest on the pan. Additionally, the entire evaporator will list toward the condensation drain fitting to enhance water flow to the drain hose. The drain hose will be ½ I. D., collapse resistant and fiber reinforced poly-tubing. The hose will be routed from the condensation pan to the street. HEATER HOSES: Heater hoses for the cab will remain OEM. 5/8 inside diameter, EPDM Nomex rubber hoses will route from the OEM tie in point to the rear heater core. AIR CONDITIONING HOSES: All A/C Hoses will meet Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J-2064. The discharge (High side) hoses will not be less than 5/16 inside diameter (Size 6). The suction (Low side) hoses will not be less than ½ inside diameter (Size 10). All hoses will be A.S.T.M. Type D, with a thermoplastic inner