Opening of Bids - One (1) or More, 2020 or Newer, Emergency Medical Vehicle – Spec P - Fire Service, Inc.

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City of South Bend Central Services Division Fire Service, Inc./Wheeled Coach Ambulance Specification The interior surface of the patient compartment doors (rear and curb side) shall be finished in a safe and attractive manner that harmonizes with the interior finish. The door panels shall be designed to allow removal without disturbing the door latching hardware. The door panels shall be attached using automotive speed clips in conjunction with foam pads to enhance sound deadening. Door panels must be flush fitting not overlay. Doors using pliable materials such as upholstery are prohibited due to greater risk of contamination by blood borne pathogens through stitching or when cut or torn. The three (3) patient compartment doors shall be fitted with stainless steel, flush fit, "paddle latch" hardware on the interior and an "automotive style" handles on the exterior. The patient compartment doors shall be provided with a keyed lock and the rear doors and side door shall be lockable from the inside without a key per FVMSS. All patient compartment doors shall have emergency release handles to activate rotary latches in the event of door component failure. All entry and compartment doors shall be insulated with 2-1/2" thick closed cell block foam insulation. When the doors are opened, the hinges, latches and door checks shall not protrude into the access area. All patient compartment doors shall employ the same type locking hardware. All door latches shall comply with requirements of FVMSS 206 The locking devices shall be two -stage rotary latches and shall be FMVSS 206 certified .Where applicable there shall be two door latches, one at the top and one at the bottom, controlled by a single locking handle. The Latches shall into an adjustable "Nader "type pin located in the door frame. The Nader pin will utilize a captive nut to provide adjustment and replacement without loss of nut plate. The locking system shall be activated from the locking handle by metal push rods. The outside door handles shall be a rugged "automotive style" that are near flush with door skin. These handles shall provide adequate clearance for the use of gloves. The hand/ glove clearance area of the handle shall be a minimum of .812" deep and 4.125 long. On the curb side and rear doors, the inside handle shall be a "paddle style" type constructed from stainless steel and shall be equipped with an inside door lock. All exterior storage compartments and module entry doors shall be lockable with the same key. The compartment and entry doors shall be painted separately from the body. The 10070-0003 11 /05/20 18