The City of Redondo Beach is requesting sealed proposals for the procurement of two fully-equipped Fire Paramedic Squad trucks, designed and manufactured in compliance with all applicable local, state, Federal Department of Transport (DOT) and National Fire Protection (NFPA) rules, regulations, and standards. The trucks will be used as emergency response vehicles and must meet the operational needs of the Redondo Beach Fire Department, including fire suppression support and rescue. The proposal should include plans and costs for overall design, vehicle type, powertrain, standards and codes, dimensions and capacities, and warranty requirements.
• The trucks should be custom-built Fire Squad Trucks with a Dodge RAM 4500 Tradesman chassis, dual wheel, 4-door crew cab, and aluminum body construction with compartment storage type roll-up doors.
• The engine should be a 6.7L Diesel Engine 360 HP, and the transmission should be a 6-speed automatic, heavy-duty.
• The trucks should comply with NFPA 1900 Series 2009 edition, NFPA 1917, NFPA 1901, local and state Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, FMVSS, EPA regulations, and CARB Emissions Standards.
• The proposal should include a detailed work plan describing how the vehicle body, subframe, and compartmentation will be designed, constructed, and installed.
• The proposal should also include information on warranty requirements, performance tests, and service and parts availability.