Opening of Bids - One (1) or More, 2020 or Newer, Emergency Medical Vehicle – Spec P - Crossroads Ambulance Sales & Service, LLC

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and lock nuts on the interior and rubber gaskets under the feet of the grab rail on the exterior. A grab ra il mounted to the body skin is unacceptable. 7.20 SIDE BODY SEAMS A ll side center body seams are to be M IG welded, fully filled and body finished to create a smooth, b lemish free surface for final finish ing and painting. There shall be no s ide body mold ing appli ed or required . / Y_N_ 7.21 REAR BUMPER The rear step bumper shall be approximately 94" wide and step tread depth of 10.5". The bumper shall be supported with a 1.5" x 1.5" x .250R wall steel tube sub frame and have .250" steel angle outer frame construction. The bumper shall be bolted to the vertical web of the chassis frame rails with .375" x 1.5" Grade 8 bolts, nuts and washers. This configuration is designed to reduce body damage by directing impact under the body and away from the patient area should a rear impact crash occur. The center section of the bumper shall be 7" x 46" x 2" and be constructed of an open grate diamond back material and shall flip-up over center to facilitate loading a cot. The aluminum step shall be bolted to the sub-frame with .250 " x 20 stainless steel bolts for ease of replacement. / Y_LN_ 7.21.1 The removab le end pods of the bumper are constru cted of cast aluminum. The height of the end pods shall be 4" and shall have 3 " radius comers. The surface of the end pods shall be finished w ith 375" slip res istant ra ised pattern and embossed logo. · 7.22 DOCK BUMPERS Two (2) rubber dock bumpers shall be provided and installed on the rear of the veh icle, to cushion the vehicle against impact. These dock bumpers shall be in addition to the specified rear bumper. . /, Y-iL.N 7.22.1 An aluminum diamond plate protection plate on the rear face above the rear - step shall be provided and TIG welded to ensure secure fit. Rear kick plate shall not ~ be screwed on or pop riveted. y N_ 7.23 TOW EYES A pair of tow eyes shall be provided at the rear of the vehicle. They shall be recess mounted into the kick plate and shall meet or exceed all standards related to towing capacities and performance. 7.24 BODY HARDWARE All body hardware, all compartment and entry doors shall be mounted on the body with stainless steel screws. All stainless mounting screws shall be dipped in or sprayed with electrolysis preventive solution before i nstallation on the body. This is required to minimize the process of electrolysis. / YLN_ 7.25 BODY PROTECTION