Description
The State of Maine is seeking bids for the purchase of wildfire pumps, specifically the Mark III Watson Edition or equivalent. The pumps must meet certain specifications, including a 4-stage direct drive centrifugal pump with a pump body made of anodized corrosive resistant aluminum, and an engine that is a 2-cycle, air-cooled, single cylinder 10 HP engine. The pumps will be used for wildfire fighting and must be able to operate in a variety of conditions. Bidders must provide a cost quotation response, including a bid price and estimated delivery days.
• The pump must provide a maximum pressure of 380 PSI and a maximum flow of 100 US gals/min.
• The pump must be capable of operating to a maximum pressure of 600 PSI and be capable of passing a hydrostatic test of 500 PSI for 10 minutes per NFPA 1906.
• The engine must be capable of running on any commercially available unleaded gasoline at a 50:1 gas to oil mixture.
• The pump unit must have a user interface module with a OFF button and daylight visible LEDs to display the engine operating status.
• The pump unit must be able to operate in a variety of conditions, including high temperatures and humid environments.
• The bidder must provide a detailed specification sheet with their bid, including information on the pump's performance, engine, and other components.