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

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of .125" x 2" x 2" and .125" x 1" x 2" aluminum tubes, all being fully welded and gusseted. This framework is mounted using rubber gaskets to prevent contact of dissimilar metals. The tubular framing shall be on average of 12" on center. 3/4" thick x 6" wide aluminum shall be welded on top of the cushion rubber mounts installed full length of the body. This is necessary to add additional strength, ease in mounting, and ease in remounting the body later. There shall be plates welded into the floor structure to provide additional mounting support for the cot mounts and technician seat. The floor frame is then plated the entire length with a .090” aluminum moisture barrier mounted under the sub-floor to act as a heat shield and vapor barrier. The sub-floor is then sealed and fastened to the floor structure. Y___N___ 6.6 DRIVE SHAFT GUARD A square tube steel drive shaft loop or guard shall be installed just behind front U joint. This is designed to prevent the driveshaft from creating a dangerous situation such as hitting the ground or whipping in the event of a universal joint failure. Y___N___ 6.7 COMPARTMENT & ENTRY DOOR CONSTRUCTION All exterior compartment and entry doors shall be constructed of a single piece of .125” sheet aluminum. The use of extrusions for doorjambs or doorjambs is not allowed. The door profile shall be a double pan form of 2.75” total thickness. Each door shall have the seal installed on the outer door pan flange to assure maximum sealing surface and to protect the rotary latching mechanism from environmental influences. Access for maintenance to the latching mechanism shall be through 2.0” mounting holes located in the upper and lower outboard edges of the inner door pan panel. These access holes shall be covered by a reflective device mounted to a rubber grommet cap. The inner door pan flange shall be formed to provide a recess in which the inner door liner panel is seated. Inner door liner panels shall be affixed to the flange with stainless steel, serrated spring washers and TX -25 Type F Torx- head machine screws. Each door shall be insulated with not less than 2.0” of spray foam. The insulation must be configured to prevent contact with or the fouling of the coated steel latch connecting rods. The interior door pan of each exterior door shall be stamped with a unique alphanumeric code denoting the specific size of that door. This code shall assure the quick and exact replacement of a damaged door. Y___N___ 6.8 EXTERIOR COMPARTMENT DEPTH All exterior compartments shall have a clear depth of approximately 20.75". Y___N___ 6.9INSULATION-REFLECTIX-SIDES/CEILING/SPRAYFOAM- FLOOR/STEPWELL Prior to installation of the insulation the entire interior body surface will be sprayed with a heavy protective coating of sprayable latex rubber to provide sound deadening and corrosion protection. The body sides and ceiling shall have 2" Reflectix dual air bubble core insulation (or equal) in the walls and ceiling providing an insulation factor of R-11. The insulation shall be fire retardant, non-settling, non-hydroscopic, and mildew and vermin proof. The module shall have an expandable polyurethane spray foam type in the floor and sides and bottom of the step well of the patient compartment to provide maximum protection from changes in outside temperature. The insulation shall be fire retardant, non-settling, non-hydroscopic, and mildew and vermin proof. There shall be a generous amount of undercoating applied throughout