Renovation of a fire / police facility in Abbeville, South Carolina. Completed plans call for the renovation of a fire / police facility.

Abbeville County seeks RFPs for the design, construction and performance of two (2) fire apparatus. The apparatus shall conform to the National Fire Protection Association Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, number 1901 This Request for Proposal (RFP) is intended to provide vendors with a common, uniform set of specifications to assist them in the development of their bids and to provide a uniform method for the bidding agency to fairly evaluate bids and subsequently select a vendor from which to purchase these apparatuses. The design of the apparatus must embody the latest approved automotive design practices. The workmanship must be of the highest quality in its respective field. Special consideration shall be given to service access to areas needing periodic maintenance, ease of operation, and symmetrical proportions. Construction must be heavy-duty and ample safety factors must be provided to carry loads as specified. The construction method employed will be in such a manner as to allow ready removal of any component for service or repair. 2 Cab and Chassis - Truck length cannot exceed 32 ft (Maximum to fit firehouse). - Truck Height cannot exceed 115.2 inch (Maximum to fit covered bridge). - Custom Cab and/or and Commercial chassis being a Peterbilt, International, Kenworth or Freightliner. We request the fire truck manufacturer choose the brand that is most reliable and dependable from your past experience in manufacturing with these choices. - We are looking for a minimum of 400 HP diesel engine. Automatic transmission equipped with an exhaust brake. - Commercial Cab shall have two seats with custom built center console for storage, radios, etc. - Custom cab with at least 2 SCBA in the rear and one on the right front seat. - Alloy rims with Michelin or Goodyear tires and Insta chains on rear axle. Fire body, pump and tank - Each manufacturer should chose the best body build and materials their company provides. No Galvanized bodies will be considered. - 1500GPM pump. - 1000-gallon water tank. - 2 1 3/4 inch pre-connected handlines. - 1 passenger side 3-inch discharge. - 1 deck gun in dunnage area. - Hose bed to hold 1500 ft of 5-inch supply hose and 400ft of 3-inch hose and another preconnected 200ft of 2 1/2 inch inside the hose bed. - PIV valves on both 6in pump inlets. - 3 lighted gauges for tank level, one on both sides of truck and one on the rear of truck. - 2- 2 1/2 or 3-inch tank to pump inlets. - Direct tank fill on the right rear of the truck. - 5-inch hose storage in dunnage area on both sides of truck. - Roll up compartment doors, unpainted. - 2 suction hoses either 8ft or 10 ft long. o Lighting and electrical - 2 12-volt telescopic LED scene lights near front of fire body. - Body mounted scene/ flood lights on both sides and rear of truck. - Ground lighting. - Led light strips in compartments. - In compartment outlets for battery charging, streamlights, etc. in relevant locations.