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 52 value selected and ball stud locations will provide lift assistance after twenty degrees of bench lid lift angle. The ball stud mounts will be at least 10 millimeter. LID LATCH: One latch to hold each lid down will be supplied. The lid latch will be stamped stainless steel construction and latches automatically by simply closing the bench lid. There will be a slot milled into the underside of the bench lid to accept a manufactured keeper that will prevent the lid from pulling away from the latch. The paddle latch will be through bolted to the keeper with the retaining nuts on the backside of the keeper as a complete assembly. This assembly has been tested to SAE J3058 standards and passed with the ability to contain 80 pounds in the entire area of the squad bench. A label will be affixed to the squad bench area. STOWAGE LABEL: A label will be applied near the squad bench exterior indicating the lids to the squad bench are restrained with a compliant latch. The latch assembly of the squad bench were tested to SAE J3058 standards to 80 pounds and found passing. The operator should not exceed the 80 pound weight rating for the entire squad bench storage area. This item is compliant to section 3.11.3 of KKK-A-128F dated July 1, 2017. EDGE TRIM: The edge of the squad bench lid will be finished with aluminum anodized "J" trim. The trim is to be supplied with countersunk holes to allow for screws to be installed flush, so the screw head does not catch anything. RESTRAINT NET: A detachable net will be installed at the head of the squad bench. In the event of sudden stop or frontal accident, the design intent of the net is to minimize injuries to unbelted personnel seated on the squad bench. The net is a safety barrier between the occupant/personnel and the bulkhead cabinetry. The net will be a grid of 2 wide safety web, spaced on maximum centers of 8 inches. The net will be secured at seven points. All points must be secured to 0.250 inch thick Aluminum tapping plates: or body structure with wall thickness of 0.250 inch: or through bolted to cabinet interface reinforcement brackets that are bolted to 0.250 thick welded body structure. The net will be tightly stretched and attached to the following surfaces: - One point on the ambulance floor on the aisle side of the squad bench. - One point at the top of the squad bench near the curb side wall. - Two points at the curb side wall, near the side entry door. - Three points in the ceiling. All Restraint Net attachment devices will be aviation quality and pull strength tested. Tested to 2,000 pound force applied in shear (Horizontally). Detachment of the net will be done without the need for a removal or installation tool(s). Each device will feature a cadmium plated steel attachment ring that is forged in one continuous ring, without a split or seam. Each device will be sewn onto the net webbing with a 1 3/4 inch square shaped thread path and diagonal X-shaped thread path to assure web to ring security. STREETSIDE TOP CABINETS: The cabinets will be constructed of an Aluminum and composite materials to provide long lasting durability in use.