SITC along with AMC of Air Crash Fire Tender with min. 10 KL water tank capacity with accessories for Fire Department of AMC as per tender specifications and requirements.

4. Opening of online Technical Bid 24.12.2025 , 11.00 am onwards

5. Opening of Price Bid Will be intimated to technically qualified

6. Bid Validity 120 Days

7. Tender Fee Rs. 18,000/‐

9. Performance Security Deposit (For supply part) 5% of the order value

JOINT DIRECTOR (MECHANICAL)

AHMEDABAD MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

CENTRAL WORKSHOP

OPP. OLD LATHI BAZZAR, JAGNNATHJI ROAD, JAMALPUR,

AHMEDABAD ‐ (GUJARAT) ‐

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INFORMATION TO TENDERERS

1. Tender No: 82 /2025‐26

2 Last date of Online tender

submission and time

3 Date of Tender Opening

24.12.2025 ‐ 11.00 am onwards

(Technical bid)

4 NAME OF THE WORK SITC along with AMC of Air Crash Fire Tender with min. 10 KL

water tank capacity with accessories for Fire Department of

AMC as per tender specifications and requirements.

5 TENDER FEES Rs. 18,000/‐ (Rs Eighteen thousand only); to be submitted in

(NON REFUNDABLE) the form of D.D./P.O. in favour of Municipal Commissioner,

Ahmedabad of any Nationalized Bank/Schedule bank / Bank as

per AMC Circular and payable at Ahmedabad; on 23.12.2025

up to16:00 Hrs. To be submitted to the Office of Joint Director

(Mechanical), Central Workshop, Ahmedabad Municipal

Corporation, Opp. Sahakari Lati Bazar, Nr. S.T.Bus stop,

Jaggannathji Road. Jamalpur. Ahmedabad ‐380022

6 E.M.D. Rs. 40,00,000/‐ ( Rs Forty Lakh only) ; to be submitted in the

form of D.D./P.O./ BG in favor of Municipal Commissioner

Ahmedabad of any Bank as per AMC Circular and payable at

Ahmedabad; on 23.12.2025 upto 16:00 Hrs. To be submitted

to the Office of Joint Director (Mechanical), Central Workshop,

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Opp. Sahakari Lati Bazar,

Nr. S.T.Bus stop, Jaggannathji Road. Jamalpur. Ahmedabad ‐

7 Pre bid Meeting It will be held on 05.12.2025 at 12.00 hrs (noon) at Central

Workshop , Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation , Opp. Sahakari

Lathi bazar, Nr. S.T. Bus Stop, Jagnnathji road, Jamalpur,

Ahmedabad ‐ 380

8 TIME LIMIT FOR SUPPLY As per tender documents.

9 GENERAL CONDITION As per tender documents.

10 Performance Security 5% of the order value. It will be released at the end of

Deposit successful completion of the Rate contract period, which ever

11 MODE OF SENDING THE By Hand delivery / Registered A.D. or Speed Post / Courier

TENDER / RELEVANT addressed to, Office of Joint Director (Mechanical), Central

DOCUMENTS Workshop, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Opp. Sahakari

Lati Bazar, Nr. S.T.Bus stop, Jaggannathji Road. Jamalpur.

Ahmedabad ‐380022

Seal and Signature of the Bidder & Date: Joint Director (Mechanical)

Central Workshop.

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation

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Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation

Central Workshop

1. The Municipal Commissioner, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, invites detailed bid

from interested parties for SITC along with AMC of Air Crash Fire Tender with min.

KL water tank capacity with accessories for Fire Department of AMC as per tender

specifications and requirements.

2. Sealed tenders, for the above work are invited from the interested & eligible bidder/s.

The bidder shall be a single entity only. Detailed prequalification criteria mentioned in

Appendix – 2. Tenderer has to submit details with proper documents as per appendix 1 to

4 & Annexure B & 1 to 6 (as asked for in tender).

3. GENERAL DETAILS OF WORKS

Name of work: SITC alongwith AMC of Air Crash Fire Tender with min. 10 KL water

tank capacity with accessories for Fire Department of AMC as per tender

specifications and requirements.

Tender Fee (Non‐refundable) : 18,000/‐

Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) : 40,00,000/‐

Last date of submission of online bid 22.12.2025 up to 18:00 Hrs. through E tendering

Address for submission of the tender documents:

Asst. Manager (Administration),

Central Workshop,

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation,

Opp. Sahakari Lati Bazar, Nr. S.T.Bus stop,

Jaggannathji Road. Jamalpur. Ahmedabad ‐380022

Technical Bid Opening Date: 24.12.2025 at 11.00 hrs. onwards

DOWNLOAD OF TENDER DOCUMENT

The tender document for these work are available on website http://

www.ahmedabadcity.gov.in or http:// amc.nprocure.com or www.tender.nprocure.com

‐ Prebid Meeting: It will be held on 05.12.2025 at 12.00 hrs (noon) at Central Workshop

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation , Opp. Sahakari Lathi bazar, Nr. S.T. Bus Stop,

Jagnnathji road, Jamalpur, Ahmedabad ‐ 380 022. All interested parties are advised to

attend for any clarifications if they desire.

All interested bidder must have to submit their queries/ details for which they seek

clarifications, before 18.00 hrs on or before 04.12.2025 through email on

[email protected] or [email protected]. Any query/letter/verbal

communication received after that will not be considered.

EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT

The aforesaid BID must be accompanied by the EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT as specified in

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‘General Details of Work’ section above. The Bid Security shall be in form of a crossed

demand draft / pay orders / BG in favour of “The Municipal Commissioner; Ahmedabad

Municipal Corporation of any Bank as per AMC Circular at Ahmedabad.

SUBMISSION OF TENDER

The completed Tender document shall be submitted at the following address through e

tendering only.

Offers, which are not signed, will not be accepted. Tender copy shall be accompanied by

EMD in the form of Demand draft/ Pay order of any Bank as per AMC Circular only in

favour of Municipal Commissioner, Ahmedabad. EMD shall also be submitted in form of

Bank Guarantee. The tenders not submitted in line with the tender clauses and without

Tender fee and EMD in the form specified, will be out rightly rejected.

OPENING OF TENDER

The Technical bid of package will be opened as mentioned in ‘General Detail of Work’

Section above, if there is any change, same will be conveyed to tenderers. Intending

bidders or their authorized representative who wish to participate in tender opening can

remain present on the due date and time. Price Bids / Financial bids of only those bidders

will be opened, who are successful in the qualification Criteria and the Technical

Evaluation. The date for price bid opening shall be informed to the successful bidders at a

later date after evaluation of technical bids.

‐ Tender (a complete set of bidding document) fee shall be as mentioned in respective

tender in the form of Demand Draft/ Pay Order from any Nationalized Bank/Schedule

bank / Bank as per AMC Circular in favour of MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONER, Ahmedabad,

payable at Ahmedabad, which shall be non refundable. The fees shall be paid latest by

23.12.2025 up to 16:00 Hrs to the Office of Joint Director (Mechanical), Central

Workshop, and AMC. Ahmedabad.

‐ The tenders are uploaded on AMC’s website https://amc.nprocure.com. or

www.tender.nprocure.com

‐ Interested Bidders fulfilling the qualifying criteria shall fill online tender on https

://amc.nprocure .com or www.tender.nprocure.com up to 18:00 Hrs Dt 22.12.2025

tender fees as mentioned above shall be paid by the bidder latest by 23.12.2025 up to

16:00 Hrs to Office of Joint Director (Mechanical), Central Workshop, AMC. Ahmedabad.

‐ All bids must be accompanied by Bid Security of the amount specified for the Works in

the above Table payable at Ahmedabad and drawn in favour of AHMEDABAD MUNICIPAL

CORPORATION, Ahmedabad. Bid Security will have to be in any one of the forms as

specified in the tender documents.

‐ All Relevant Documents of Bids must be delivered to Office of Joint Director

(Mechanical), Central Workshop, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Opp. Sahakari Lati

Bazar, Nr. S.T.Bus stop, Jaggannathji Road. Jamalpur. Ahmedabad ‐380022 not later than

‐ Information for online participation

Internet site address for e‐Tendering activities will be https://amc.nprocure.com or

www.tender.nprocure.com

Interested bidders can view detailed tender notice and download tender documents

from the above mentioned website.

Bidders who wish to participate in online tender have to register with the website

through the “New User Registration” link provided on the home page. Bidder will create

login id & password on their own in registration process.

Bidders who wish to participate in this tender need to procure Digital Certificate as per

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Information Technology Act‐2000 using that they can digitally sign their electronic bids.

Bidders can procure the same from any of the CCA approved certifying agencies, or they

may contact (n) code Solution at below mentioned address and they will assist them in

procuring the same. Bidders who already have a valid Digital Certificate need not to

procure the same. In case bidders need any clarification regarding online participation,

they can contact

M/S (n) code Solution 301, G.N.F.C. Info Tower, Near Grand Bhagwati Hotel,

E‐Mail:URL: https://amc.nprocure.com. or www.tender.nprocure.com

Bidders who wish to participate in e‐Tender need to fill data in predefined forms of

tender fee, EMD, PQ (Technical) or experience details and Price bid only.

Bidder should upload scan copies of reference documents in support of their eligibility of

After filling data in predefined forms bidders need to click on final submission link to

submit their encrypted bid. Bidder should also submit Document Fees, EMD, Technical

bid document & Reference Documents in hard copy to the department.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. The cost of Bid document i.e. tender fees will not be refunded under any circumstances.

2. EMD in the form specified in Bid document only shall be accepted.

3. The offer shall be valid for 120 days from the date of opening of Technical Bid.

4. Tender offers without tender fees, Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) and which do not fulfil

all or any of the condition or submitted incomplete in any respect will be rejected.

5. Conditional tender shall not be accepted. Municipal Commissioner, Ahmedabad reserves

the right to accept or reject such tenders without assigning any reason thereof.

6. Tenderers should carefully fill in the rates against the items mentioned in the schedule

and scrutinize them before submitting the tender. Any variation in rates etc. will not be

allowed on any ground such as mistake or misunderstanding etc. after the tender has

been recommended or accepted.

7. The tenderers shall have to necessarily quote the rate for services &/or work asked for in

the tender and in E price bid only.

8. Tenderers shall have his registered office with telephone. Tenderer having experience in

similar works and good track record shall be given preference while considering the

tenders. Tenderers shall furnish the date on which the firm was established, the names of

all the partners constituting the firm with their residential addresses and experience in

similar works. Tenderers having telephones at the residence of the proprietor shall state

the same in the tender.

9. Decision of Municipal Commissioner, AMC will be final and abiding to all for accepting or

rejecting the tender.

10 In case the tenderers will try to do any type of corrupt procedure like writing letters / e‐

mails /phone calls / Personal visits to the officers of the Municipal Corporation or any one

after price bid open will be liable for punishment procedure

11. As per the Bombay Stamp Rules Act 1958, Appendix 1, Article 5, the successful bidder

shall enter in to an Agreement with the Corporation on Rs. 300 Stamp Paper.

12. Bidders shall submit necessary registration certificate like GST number registration copy

& any other if required for execution of such work as per government rules along with

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tender document.

13. If required tenderer may visit and at our Municipal Central Workshop & Fire dept. for

general idea of working and requirements of different type of Rescue & Fire fighting

vehicles, equipments.

14. All interested bidders are requested to meet to concern dept. HOD for understanding of

Work requirement & / or definition / meaning of any terms of tender; if they want to

clarify before bidding of tender; with prior appointment.

Municipal Commissioner, Ahmedabad reserves the right to accept or reject any or all

tenders without assigning any reason thereof. This Tender notice shall form a part of

contract document. The tenderers are advised to read carefully the “Instructions to

suppliers” and “Qualification Criteria” contained in the tender documents.

Seal and Signature of the Bidder & Date: Joint Director (Mechanical)

Central Workshop.

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation

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Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation

Central Workshop

INSTRUCTIONS TO SUPPLIERS

1.0 Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation invites tender for SITC alongwith AMC of Air

Crash Fire Tender with min. 10 KL water tank capacity with accessories for Fire

Department of AMC as per tender specifications and requirements.

2.0 The requirement of SITC of Air Crash Fire Tender with min. 10 KL water tank capacity

with accessories for Fire Department of AMC as per tender specifications and

requirements and their detailed technical specifications are set out in Appendix

Interested and qualified parties, based on qualification criteria set out in Appendix

are requested to submit information about bidder and a single financial Quotation

/price bid in a manner prescribed in Appendix 3 & 4. Tenderer has to submit all

details as per Annexure B & 1 to

3.0 Eligible Bidders:

The Invitation for Bids is open to all manufacturers and authorized dealers /

Bidders should not be associated, or have been associated in the past, directly or

indirectly, with a firm or any of its affiliates which have been engaged by the AMC to

provide consulting services for the preparation of the design, specifications, and

other documents, to be used for the procurement of the goods to be purchased

under this Invitation of Bids.

Bidders shall not be under declaration of ineligibility for corrupt and fraudulent

practices in accordance with the tender clause/s.

4.0 Not More than one tender shall be submitted by a contractor or by a firm of

contractors. No two or more concerns in which an individual is interested as a

proprietor and / or a patner & / or director shall submit tender for the execution of

the same work / tender. If they do so all such tender shall be liable to be rejected.

5.0 At any time prior 72 hours to the last date and time of submission of Bids, AMC may,

for any reason, whether at its own initiative or in response to clarifications requested

by any Supplier, modify the PD by the issuance of Addenda. All interested tenderer

shall have to check the AMC & n procure website. The Bidder shall not transfer the

PD document to another interested party.

6.0 The Bid shall remain valid for a period not less than 120 days from the date of

opening of tender i.e. technical bid (bid validity period). AMC reserves the right to

reject any Bid, which does not meet this requirement. In exceptional circumstances,

prior to expiry of the original Application Validity Period, AMC may request

Applicants to extend the Application Validity Period for a specified additional period.

Applicants not extending the Application Validity Period when so requested would

automatically be disqualified.

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7.0 Cost of Bidding:

The Bidder shall bear all costs associated with the preparation and submission of its bid,

and testing of goods & equipment ‐ to be supplied to, hereinafter referred to as “the

Purchaser”, will in no case be responsible or liable for these costs, regardless of the

conduct or outcome of the bidding process.

8.0 Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)

8.1 Each Bid shall be accompanied by EMD of Rs. 40,00,000/‐ (Rupees Forty Lakh only).

8.2 The EMD shall be in the form of a crossed demand draft /Pay Order / Bank Gaurantee

in favour of The Municipal Commissioner, Ahmedabad on any Bank as per AMC

Circular only, payable at Ahmedabad.

8.3 The EMD shall be forfeited in the following cases:

(a) If the Supplier withdraws its Bid during the interval between the Bid Due Date

and expiration of the Bid Validity Period.

(b) If the successful supplier fails to provide the Performance Security within the

stipulated time or any extension thereof provided by AMC;

9.0 Performance Security

9.1 The successful Supplier would be required to submit Performance Security amounting

to 5% of the order amount for supply part in the form a crossed demand draft/ Pay

Order / Bank Guarantee in favor of The Municipal Commissioner, Ahmedabad on any

Bank as per AMC Circular, payable at Ahmedabad.

‐ Separate security deposit @ 5% of the total maintenance contract part amount shall

be submitted before actual start of maintenance contract.

9.2 Irrevocable Bank Guarantee issued by any Bank as per AMC Circular shall also be

10.0 Formats and Signing of Bid

10.1 The Supplier would provide all the information as per this PD. AMC would evaluate

only those Bids that are received in the required format and are complete in all

respects. Each Bid shall comprise the following:

(a) Details of the Supplier in the format set out in Appendix 3 On Line

(b) Qualification Criteria / Technical bid in the format set out in Appendix 2 On

(c) Financial Quotation/ price bid for Air Crash Fire tender as per capacity and

design in the format set out in Appendix 4 in E tender Online Only. No

physical submission of price bid.

(d) The Bidder shall duly sign all the sheets of the Tender Document

(e) EMD in “TECHNICAL BID” only. ( O n l i n e p r i c e b i d i s C o m p u l s o r y )

10.2 Sealing and Marking of Bid for submission of supporting Physical Tender documents:

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10.3 The outer envelope must be super scribed with the following information:

(a) Name and Address of Supplier

Tender due date and time

10.4 If the envelope is not sealed and marked as instructed above, AMC assumes no

responsibility for the misplacement or premature opening of the contents of the Bid

submitted and such Bid, may, at the sole discretion of AMC, be rejected.

Tender shall be submitted through E tendering only. ( O n l i n e p r i c e B i d i s

11.0 Bid Due Date

11.1 Bids should be submitted before 18:00 hours IST on 22.12.2025 up to in the manner

and form as detailed in this PD. Bid submitted by either facsimile transmission, hard

copy (without e tender) or telex or email or in person will not be accepted.

11.2 AMC may, in exceptional circumstances, and at its sole discretion, extend the above

Bid Due Date by issuing an Addendum, on website only.

12.0 Opening of Bids and Clarifications

12.1 AMC would open the Bids possibly on Bid Due Date as mentioned above in the

‘General Description of Work’ for the purpose of evaluation.

12.2 AMC reserves the right to reject any Bid not submitted on time and which does not

contain the information/documents as set out in the tender.

12.3 To facilitate evaluation of Bids, AMC may, at its sole discretion, seek clarifications in

writing from any Supplier regarding its Bid.

13.0 Documents Establishing Bidder’s Eligibility and Qualifications.

Pursuant to Tender Clause, the Bidder shall furnish, as part of its bid, documents

establishing the Bidder’s eligibility to bid and its qualifications to perform the

Contract if its bid is accepted.

The documentary evidence of the Bidder’s qualifications to perform the Contract if its

bid is accepted, shall establish to the Purchaser’s satisfaction:

(1) that, in the case of a Bidder offering to supply goods under the contract which the

Bidder did not manufacture or otherwise produce, the Bidder has been duly

authorized (as per authorization form in Annexure B) by the goods’ Manufacturer or

producer to supply the goods.

(2) that the Bidder has the financial, technical, and production capability necessary to

perform the contract and meets the criteria outlined in the Qualification

requirements specified in detailed PQ ‐ appendix ‐ 2 To this end, all bids submitted

shall include the following information:

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(a) The legal status, place of registration and principal place of business of the

company or firm or partnership, etc.;

(b) Details of experience and past performance of the bidder on equipment offered

and on those of similar nature within the past five years and details of current

contracts in hand and other commitments.

13.1 Documents Establishing Goods’ Eligibility and Conformity to Bidding Documents

Pursuant to tender Clause, the Bidder shall furnish, as part of its bid, documents

establishing the eligibility and conformity to the bidding documents of all goods and

services which the Bidder proposes to supply under the contract.

The documentary evidence of the goods and services eligibility shall consist of a

which shall be confirmed by a certificate of origin at the time of shipment /delivery.

The documentary evidence of conformity of the goods and services to the bidding

documents may be in the form of literature, drawings and data and shall consist of :

(a) a detailed description of the essential technical and performance

characteristics of the goods;

(b) a list giving full particulars, including available sources and current prices, of

spare parts, special tools, etc., necessary for the proper and continuing

functioning of the goods for a period of two years, following commencement of

the use of the goods by the Purchaser; and

(c) and item‐by‐item commentary on the Purchaser’s Technical Specifications

demonstrating substantial responsiveness of the goods and services to those

specifications or a statement of deviations and exceptions to the provisions of

the Technical Specifications.

For purposes of the commentary to be furnished, the Bidder shall note that

standards for workmanship, material and equipment, and references to brand

names or catalogue numbers designated by the Purchaser in its Technical

Specifications are intended to be descriptive only and not restrictive. The Bidder

may substitute alternative standards, brand names and / or catalogue numbers

in its bid, provided that it demonstrates to the Purchaser’s satisfaction that the

substitutions ensure substantial equivalence to those designated in the Technical

Specifications.

13.2 Clarification of Bids

During evaluation of bids, the Purchaser may, at its discretion, ask the Bidder for

clarification of its bid. The request for clarification and response shall be in writing

and no change in prices or substance of the bid shall be sought, offered or

14.0 Evaluation

14.1 As part of the evaluation, the Bids shall be checked for responsiveness with the

requirements of the PD, samples etc. and only those Bids that are found to be

responsive would be further evaluated in accordance with the criteria set out in this

14.2 The Bid would be considered to be responsive if it meets the following conditions:

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(a) It is received /deemed to be received by the Bid Due Date including any

extension thereof.

(b) It is signed, sealed and marked as stipulated in tender clauses.

(c) It contains all the information and documents as requested in the PD.

(d) It contains information in formats specified in this PD.

(e) It mentions the validity period as set out in the PD.

(f) It provides information in reasonable detail. (“Reasonable Detail” means that,

but for minor deviations, the information can be reviewed and evaluated by

AMC without communication with the Supplier). AMC reserves the right to

determine whether the information has been provided in reasonable detail.

(g) There are no inconsistencies between the Bid and the supporting documents. A

Bid that is substantially responsive is one that conforms to the preceding

requirements without material deviation or reservation. A material deviation or

reservation is one (i.) which affects in any substantial way, the scope, quality, or

performance of the project, or ( ii.) which would affect unfairly the competitive

position of other Suppliers presenting substantially responsive Bids.

14.3 AMC reserves the right to reject any Bid, if:

(a) If the tender is incomplete; or

(b) At any time, a material misrepresentation is made or discovered; or

(c) The Supplier does not respond promptly and diligently to requests for

supplemental information required for the evaluation of the Bid.

14.4 In case the Bid is found to be responsive, the Bid would be evaluated in accordance

with the Qualification Criteria, samples etc. as set out in Appendix

14.5 In case the Bid is found to be inadequate, AMC may request the tenderer for more

details to the Bid submitted. As part of the evaluation of the Bid, AMC may also

request the Supplier to submit clarifications.

14.6 The Financial Quotations/ Bid of only those tenderer, who meet the Qualification

Criteria, would be opened.

14.7 The tenderer offering the lowest rate/s for the Rescue & Fire Fighting vehicles, as

mentioned in tender for supply & AMC combinely would be declared as the Preferred

Supplier for the same.

14.8 AMC may either choose to accept the Quotation of the Preferred Supplier or invite him

for negotiations.

14.9 In case there are two or more tenderer quoting the same price, AMC may in such case

call all such tenderer for negotiations and select the Preferred tenderer on the

outcome of the negotiations. The selection in such cases shall be at the sole discretion

14.10 AMC can finalize parallel rate contract & split order to more than one bidder at the

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same rate of lowest bidder in that category based on requirement for any / all item/s.

Decision of Municipal Commissioner; AMC in this regards will be final & binding to all.

15.0 Bid Prices

the goods it proposes to supply under the Contract alongwith AMC (annual

maintenance contract) rate as per the E price bid format. However, Bidders shall quote

for the complete requirement of goods and services specified under each schedule on

a single responsibility basis, failing which such bids will not be taken into account for

evaluation and will not be considered for award.

Price quoted by the Bidder shall be fixed during the Bidder’s performance of the

Contract and not subject to variation on any account. A bid submitted with an

adjustable price quotation (except local taxes) will be treated as non‐ responsive and

Tenderer has to submit detailed and discounted price for various items, spare parts

etc. which need to be replace during AMC period alongwith technical bid. necessary

documentary evidence like company price list etc. shall also be submitted with

15.1 Bid Currencies

Prices shall be quoted in Indian Rupees only in the Price Bid.

15.2 Preliminary Examination

The Purchaser will examine the bids to determine whether they are complete, whether

any computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been

furnished, whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether these bids

are generally in order. Bids from Agents, without proper authorization form the

manufacturer as per Annexure B.

Where the Bidder has quoted for more than one schedule, if the bid security

furnished is inadequate for all the schedules, the Purchaser shall take the price bid into

account only to the extent the bid is secured. For this purpose, the extent to which the

bid is secured shall be determined by evaluating the requirement of bid security to be

furnished for the schedule included in the bid (offer) in the serial order of the

Schedule of Requirements of the Bidding document.

Arithmetical errors will be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy

between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price

and quantity, the unit price shall prevail and the total price shall be corrected. If there

is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words will prevail. If the

supplier does not accept the correction of errors, its bid will be rejected and its bid

security may be forfeited.

The Purchaser may waive any minor informality or non‐conformity or irregularity in a

bid which does not constitute a material deviation, provided such a waiver does not

prejudice or affect the relative ranking of any Bidder.

Prior to the detailed evaluation, the Purchaser will determine the substantial

responsiveness of each bid to the bidding documents. For purposes of these Clauses, a

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substantially responsive bid is one which conforms to tall the terms and conditions of

the bidding documents without material deviations. Deviations from or objections or

reservations to critical provisions such as those concerning Performance Security.

Warranty, Force Majeure, Limitation of liability, Applicable law, and Taxes & Duties will

be deemed to be material deviation. The Purchaser's determination of a bid's

responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the bid itself without recourse to

extrinsic evidence.

If a bid is not substantially responsive, it will be rejected by the Purchaser and may

not subsequently be made responsive by the Bidder by correction of the non‐

16.0 In the event of acceptance of the Preferred Supplier with or without negotiations,

AMC shall declare the Preferred Supplier as the Successful Supplier. AMC will notify

the Successful Supplier through a Letter of Award (LoA) that its Bid has been accepted.

17.0 Notwithstanding anything contained in this PD, AMC reserves the right to accept or

reject any quotation, or to annul the bidding process or reject all quotations, at any

time without any liability or any obligation for such rejection or annulment, without

assigning any reasons thereof.

18.0 If any dispute arises about the contract or any terms of contract, Municipal

Commissioner, AMC shall be the sole arbitration and his decision would be final and

binding to both the parties.

19.0 AMC can ask the tenderer to submit their sample at any stage of tender (if required)

and if sample of any tenderer is not found as per technical specifications &/or

requirements of AMC, bid of such tenderer/s will be rejected at any stage. Decision of

Municipal Commissioner, AMC in this regard will be final and binding to all tender.

20.0 This tender is for procurement cum finalizing rate contract (1 Year) of Fire & Rescue

vehicles / items as per PD. Rate sanctioned will be fixed for entire One year RC (Rate

Contract) period. No price escalation will be given during RC period. Only change in

taxes, duties, govt. levies will be accepted by AMC & consider for payment. RC period

may be extended for further period of One year by mutual confirmation. Decision of

Municipal Commissioner; AMC will be final & binding to all. Municipal Commissioner

can order for further / extra quantity, if required during entire RC period.

21.0 The price escalation or variation clause will not be accepted. Tenderer has to quote

the total price, net including of all taxes & duties etc. and for evaluation and

finalization purpose, the total price (Part A for supply & Part B for maintenance) will

be taken in to consideration. Transportation, Packing, Forwarding, Insurance charges

are included in the indicated price. However any change in the GST will be considered

at actual for which contractor will have to submit necessary documentary proofs as

required by department.

22.0 Interested and qualified tenderer can take part in tenderer. However tender fee, EMD

etc. will remain same as per tender. However, separate price evaluation will be carried

out for different types of vehicles (it any) , and based on same, lowest tenderer will be

evaluated separately for each type & category of vehicle.

23.0 The technical specification for Fire & rescue vehicles / items mentioned in the

tender and design (for general reference & idea) is given in Appendix 1, however if

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required bidders are advice to personally visit at Central Workshop, AMC & Fire Dept.

site for better under standing of requirement of AMC.

24.0 EXTENSION FOR DELAY. If the

supply is delayed by:

a) Force Majeure.

b) Abnormally bad weather, or

c) Serious loss or damage by fire OR

d) Civil commotion or strike or lock out of their principal workshop.

e) Lockdowns, medical emergencies declared by the Government etc.

Any other cause, which is beyond the contractor~s control then upon the happening

of any such event causing delay, the contractor shall immediately inform in writing

to the Dy.M.C. (Central Workshop / Fire ) but at the same time his best endeavors to

make good the delay. The Dy.M.C. (Central Workshop / Fire) in such event can take

the final decision regarding the late delivery penalty for such cause.

25.0 PAYMENTS DUE FROM CONTRACTOR.

The Municipal Commissioner shall be entitled to recover costs, damages, or

expenses for which under the contract, the contractor is liable to the Ahmedabad

Municipal Corporation from any money due or becoming due to the contractor

under the contract or Municipal Commissioner will have the liberty to recover the

amount from the contractor.

26.0 Payment Terms: As mentioned in tender.

27.0 Only manufacturer of such type of Fire & rescue vehicles equipments and / or its

authorized dealer / distributor can take part in the tender for which necessary

documentary proof should be enclosed with tender.

28.0 Tenderer has to submit all the relevant information likes;

‐ Availability of local service point.

‐ Warranty conditions

‐ Detailed client list to whom such type of Fire & rescue vehicles equipments have

been supplied by them.

‐ Details of Technical experience of tenderer.

29.0 Any company /subsidiary/associate/parent or any of their having same promoter are

not eligible to participate who has been blacklisted / debarred by any of Govt.

Department or any ULB’s (Urban Local Bodies in India) and effect is continue on due

date of this tender. If it comes to the notice of the AMC authority at any point of time,

during the tendering or execution stage of the work that the tenderer has been

blacklisted / debarred by any Govt. organization (as mentioned above) and effect is

continue on due date of this tender, then all the payments due to him shall be

forfeited and firm will be blacklisted.

30.0 The bidder should provide accurate information on any litigation history or

arbitration resulting from contracts completed or under execution by him over the

last seven years. This should also include such cases, which are in process/progress.

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A consistent history of awards against the bidder may result in failure of the bid. In

case the bidder has not provided such information and has come to the notice of the

Authority, the tender will be rejected at whatsoever stage and in such case all the

losses that will arise out of this issue will be recovered from the tenderer

/contractor and he will not have any defense for the same.

31.0 Contacting the Purchaser

No Bidder shall contact the Purchaser on any matter relating to its bid, from the time

of the bid opening to the time the Contract is awarded. If the bidder wishes to bring

additional information to the notice of the purchaser, it should do so in writing.

Any effort by a Bidder to influence the Purchaser in its decisions on bid evaluation,

bid comparison or contract award may result in rejection of the Bidder's bid.

32.0 The contractor shall not assign or sublet his contract or any substantial part thereof

to any other agency without writing permission of Municipal commissioner, AMC.

33.0 All articles supplied shall strictly conform to the specifications laid down in the tender

34.0 Any change in the constitution of the firm etc. shall be notified forth with by the

contractor in writing to the Corporation and such change shall not relieve any former

member of the firm, etc., from any liability under the contract.

35.0 The approved supplier shall be deemed to have carefully examined the total work;

conditions, specifications, size, make and drawings, scope of work etc. of the goods to

36.0 If the Corporation does not purchase or issue work for any of the tenderitem/s, work

or purchases less than the quantity indicated in the tender form, the tenderer should

not be entitled for any compensation. This tender is for finalizing the procurement

cum rate contract. If demand available for particular design / model then only order

will be issued, to RC holder as per competent authority sanction which will be binding

37.0 Insurance & License etc.

(i) The Supplier is responsible for transit and all other insurances (if/as required)

till the items are delivered at the delivery location & even during entire

warranty & AMC period when vehicle in their possession for maintenance or

related work. All safety & security during such event shall be responsibility of

(ii) Tenderer must make their own arrangements to obtain import license if

38.0 Warranty/Guarantee clause~

(i) The tenderer would give guarantee that the Equipments would continue to confirm

to the description and quality as specified for a period indicated in the table given

below from the date of delivery of the Equipments to be purchased and that

notwithstanding the fact that the Corporation may have expected and/or approved

the said Equipments, if during the guarantee/warrantee period the said equipment

be discovered not to confirm to the description and qualityaforesaid or have

determined (and the decision of the Municipal commissioner, AMC in that behalf

will be final and conclusive) the corporation will be entitled to reject the Machines/

Equipments or such portion thereof as may be discovered not to confirm to the

said description and quality, on such rejection the Equipment will be at the seller’s

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risk and all the provision relating to rejection of goods, etc. or such portion thereof

as is rejection by the Corporation, otherwise the tenderer shall pay such damage as

may arise by reason of the breach of the condition herein contained. Nothing

herein contained shall prejudice any other right of the in that behalf under this

contract or otherwise.

Sr. Name of Machine/Equipment Warranty/Guarantee Period

1 SITC alongwith AMC of Air Crash Fire Tender Two Years from the Date of

with min. 10 KL water tank capacity with supply.

accessories for Fire Department of AMC as per

tender specifications and requirements.

The Joint Director (Mechanical) &/or Chief Fire Officer &/or his duly authorized

representative shall at all reasonable time have access to the suppliers premises and

shall have the power at all reasonable time to inspect and examine the materials and

workmanship of the equipment/machineries during manufacturing process or

afterwards as may be decided.

(i) The tenderer shall furnish complete address of premises of his office, go down and

workshop where inspection can be made together with name and address of the

person who is to be contacted for the purpose.

(ii) The firm is liable to execute any minor change/modification suggested at the time

of inspection for which no extra payment shall be paid.

39. Rejection —

Articles not approved during inspection or testing shall be rejected and will have to be

replaced by the tenderer at his own cost within the time.

40. Notwithstanding anything contained in this tender document, Corporation reserves the

right to accept or reject any tender, or to annul the bidding process or reject all

tenders, at any time without any liability or any obligation for such rejection or

annulment, without assigning any reasons thereof

41. If any dispute arises out of the contract with regard to the interpretation, meaning and

breach of the terms of the contract, the matter shall be referred to by the parties to

the Municipal Commissioner, AMC whose decision shall be final.

42. Schedule of equipment and technical specifications:

(a) The bidders shall complete the schedule (s) and technical specifications for the

goods and equipment to be supplied intheir entirety so as to demonstrate their

compliance with the requirements of the bidding documents.

(b) The materials, equipment and services to be supplied under the contract shall be

like that use of such materials equipment and services shall not infringe or violate

any industrial property or intellectual property rights or claims of any third party.

43. Drawings: The bidder will submit drawings showing all dimensions, materials, process

etc. of the proposed Fire & rescue vehicles / items along with the bid. Successful bidder

will be required to submit detailed drawings of all the equipments as per AMC

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44. Specifications and standards:

(a) The supplier shall ensure that the goods and related services comply with the

technical specifications and other provisions of the contract.

(b) The goods and related services supplied under this contact shall conform to the

standards of the technical specifications, when no applicable standard is

mentioned, the standards shall be equivalent or superior to the official standard

whose application is appropriate to the country of origin of the goods and suitable

to Indian (Ahmedabad) weather conditions and usage.

(c) Wherever references are made in the contract to codes and standards in

accordance with which it shall be executed, the edition or the revised version of

such codes and standards shall be those specified in technical Specifications.

During contract execution, any changes in any such codes and standards shall be

applied only after approval by the Corporation and shall be treated in accordance

with the conditions of contract.

(d) Tenderer has to submit detailed dimensional drawing &/or photograph of their

actual product for which they have quoted.

(e) Tenderer has to clearly mention the details of raw material & components for the

model they have quoted however all raw material & component must be Virgin &

necessary test repot must be submitted by them as & when asked by department;

from Govt. approved Laboratory / institute as per AMC requirements, for raw

material and finished product as/if required by AMC.

45.0 The supplier shall correct any defects covered by the warranty immediately on being

notified by the Purchaser of the occurrence of such defects.

46.0 An authenticated test certificate in confirmation to the specifications of the tender, for

which testing at site is not possible has to be produced by the tenderer at their cost, as

& when asked by AMC.

47.0 Right to Owner to accept or Reject Tender: The right to accept the tender will rest with

the AMC. The A.M.C, however, does not bind itself to accept the lowest tender, and

reserves to itself the authority to reject any or all the tenders received without

assigning any reason whatsoever. Tenders in which any of the particulars and

prescribed information are missing or are incomplete in any respect and/or the

prescribed condition is not fulfilled are liable to be rejected. In addition to the above,

the tender will also be liable to be rejected outright if ~

i] The tenderer proposes any alterations in the works specified or in the time

allowed for carrying out the work or any condition or correction made in

specifications.

ii] Any of the page or pages of the tender is/are removed or replaced.

iii] All corrections, additions or pasted slips are not initialled by the tenderer.

48.0 Special Conditions

a) The bidder has to make the invoices in the name of AMC.

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b) Bidder has to instruct the dealers/ AMC work contractor to render after

sale service for the supplies made, and copy of the same to be enclosed

with bid if service will be provided through dealer network. Even in such

circumstances all liabilities will rest on supplier only.

c) On failure of L1 to show the technical presentation &/or live‐ actual

working performance (if asked by AMC) of the vehicle for technical

approval of bid his tender will be rejected. AMC can ask the Lowest &/or

other qualified bidder/s to submit the Sample unit for checking / verifying

the same with tender specifications and actual requirement‐ working,

before finalizing the bid (if / as required). On failure of L1 for approval of

sample / execution of order the L2 shall be invited for negotiation and

further formalities (as above) if required.

d) The tenderer shall be fully responsible for taking delivery of Chassis from

the manufacturer/dealer of Chassis and in no way any kind of relaxation

will be given if there is any problem with the Chassis received. The

tenderer should see that the design of equipment should be such that

which comply all prevailing RTO/any other Govt authority norms (if any) in

Ahmedabad city for such type of vehicle.

e) The tenderer must quote for complete job (Supply and AMC). The tenderer

that does not include the complete job as specified in schedule of tender

(specification, scope of work etc.) will be rejected. However it is not

mandatory for AMC to enter in to annual maintenance contract, if not

found suitable for any reason. The successful bidder shall be responsible

for taking timely delivery of Chassis from Chassis supplier. The successful

bidder shall be responsible for any fault, shortfall in the Chassis proposed

in the tender etc or any other requirement which is mandatory for the

completion of successful equipment manufacturing.

f) It will be the responsibility of the tenderer to collect the chassis from the

regional sales office/ depot / port / doc etc of the manufacturer & / or

their authorized dealer and transport the same to delivery location. Any

charges applicable for the same shall be included in the tender offer.

Chassis shall be billed on name of Municipal Commissioner, AMC by

chassis manufacturer for which successful tender has to complete

necessary procedure.

g) Tenderer has to design the Vehicle as per the requirements of AMC;

keeping in mind the RTO / other Govt. agencies norms applicable in City of

Ahmedabad for such type of Vehicle and according to the same they have

to supply the fully built unit to AMC, Central workshop. Failure at any part

will be contractor's responsibility and will have to bear the cost.

h) The successful tenderer will be fully responsible for the safety and security

of the Chassis / vehicle when in their possession during the delivery,

testing, commissioning stage.

i) Tenderer has to quote for Model having latest emission norms. Only those

Model will be consider for evaluation for which any Indian / International

(as per prevailing norms in India for such Vehicle) approval certificates

attached with tender. Decision for selection of model will be taken by AMC

as per the requirements and will be final and binding to all bidders.

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j) Necessary design and final approval from RTO / other govt. agencies (as

required) as per latest norms and rules is tender's responsibility. If

tenderer is failed to comply the rules of RTO /other govt. agencies (if any)

and submit the required documents for their supplied vehicles, same will

be rejected by AMC.

k) The contractor shall ensure that the supervisors and cleaners are all

mentally stable, and are able to communicate properly. They should not

pose any hazard to the general public.

l) This is subject to the jurisdiction of the competent court of Ahmedabad

only. In case of any claim, dispute of difference arising in respect of a

contract, the cause action thereof shall be deemed to have arisen in

Ahmedabad and all legal proceedings in respect or any such claim, dispute

or difference shall be instituted in a competent court in jurisdiction of

Ahmedabad city only.

Seal and Signature of the Bidder & Date: Joint Director (Mechanical)

Central Workshop.

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation

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Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation

Central Workshop

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

In this contract, the following terms shall be interpreted as indicated:

(a) "The contract" means the agreement entered into between the Purchaser and

the Supplier, as recorded in the contract form signed by the parties, including all

the attachments and appendices thereto and all documents incorporated by

reference therein;

(b) "The Contract Price" means the price payable to the Supplier under the Contract

for the full and proper performance of its contractual obligations;

(c) "The Goods" means all the equipment, machinery, and/or other materials which

the Supplier is required to supply to the Purchaser under the Contract;

(d) "Services" means services ancillary to the supply of the Goods, such as

transportation and insurance, and any other incidental services, such as

installation, commissioning, provision of technical assistance, training,

m a i n t e n a n c e and other obligations of the Supplier covered under the

(e) "GCC" means the General Conditions of Contract contained in this section.

(f) "SCC"" means the special Conditions of Contract.

(g) "The Purchaser" means the organization purchasing the goods, as named in SCC.

(h) "The Supplier" means the individual or firm supplying the Goods and Services

under this Contract.

(i) "The Project Site", where applicable, means the place or places named in SCC.

(j) "Day" means calendar day.

These General Conditions shall apply to the extent that they are not superseded by

provisions in other parts of the Contract.

3. Country of Origin

For purposes of this Clause "origin" means the place where the Goods are mined, grown

or produced, or from which the Services are supplied. Goods are produced when,

through manufacturing, processing or substantial and major assembling of components,

a commercially recognized new product results that is substantially different in basic

characteristics or in purpose or utility from its components.

The origin of Goods and Services may distinct from the nationality of the Supplier.

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The Goods supplied under this Contract shall conform to the standards mentioned in

the Technical Specification, and, when no applicable standard is mentioned, to the

authoritative standard appropriate to the Goods' country of origin and such standards

shall be the latest issued by the concerned institution.

5. Use of Contract Documents and Information:

Inspection and Audit by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation

The Supplier shall not, without the Purchaser's prior written consent, disclose the

Contract, or any provision thereof, or any specification, plan, drawing, pattern, sample

or information furnished by or on behalf of the Purchaser in connection therewith, to

any person other than a person employed by the Supplier in performance of the

Contract. Disclosure to any such employed person shall be made in confidence and shall

extent only so far as may be necessary for purposes of such performance.

The Supplier shall not, without the Purchaser's prior written consent, make use of any

document or information enumerated in GCC Clause of tender except for purposes of

performing the Contract.

The supplier shall permit the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to inspect the Supplier's

accounts and records relating to the performance of the Supplier and to have them

audited by auditors appointed by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, if so required.

6. Patent Rights

The Supplier shall indemnify the Purchaser against all third‐party claims of infringement

of patent, trademark or industrial design rights arising from use of the Goods or any part

thereof in India.

7. Performance Security

Within 15 days of receipt of the notification of contract award, the Supplier shall furnish

performance security in the amount specified in tender.

The proceeds of the performance security shall be payable to the Purchaser as

compensation for any loss resulting from the Supplier's failure to complete its obligations

under the Contract.

The Performance Security 5% of the order value (security deposit) shall be denominated

in INR only and shall be in one of the following forms:

(a) A Bank Guarantee, issued by any Banks as per AMC circular in the form

provided in the bidding documents or another form acceptable to the

Purchaser (list of banks, mention in tender documents.); or

(b) Demand Draft / Pay Order.

The performance security will be discharged by the Purchaser and returned to the

Supplier after the date of completion of the Supplier's performance obligations, including

any warranty obligations, without any interest (Separate for supply & maintenance part).

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8. Inspection and Tests

The Purchaser or its representative shall have the right to inspect and/or to test the

Goods to confirm their conformity to the Contract specifications at no extra cost to the

Purchaser. SCC and the Technical Specifications shall specify what inspections and tests

the Purchaser requires and where they are to be conducted. The Purchaser shall notify

the Supplier in writing in a timely manner (stage inspections) of the identity of any

representatives retained for these purposes. The Officers shall be offered final Inspection

or / with acceptance tests.

The inspections and tests may be conducted on the premises of the Supplier or its

subcontractors(s), at point of delivery. If conducted on the premises of the Supplier or

its subcontractor(s), all reasonable facilities and assistance, including access to drawings

and production data ‐ shall be furnished to the inspectors at no charge to the Purchaser.

If the goods are imported then the testing shall be done at supplier’s works or at the

Fire service HQ before being accepted.

Should any inspected or tested Goods fail to conform to the specifications, the

Purchaser may reject the goods and the Supplier shall either replace the rejected

Goods or make alterations necessary to meet specification requirements free of cost to

The Purchaser's right to inspect, test and, where necessary, reject the Goods after the

Goods' arrival at Project Site shall in no way be limited or waived by reason of the Goods

having previously been inspected, tested and passed by the Purchaser or its

representative prior to the Goods shipment.

Nothing in GCC Clause , shall in any way release the Supplier from any warranty or other

obligation under this Contract.

The Supplier shall provide such packing of the Goods as is required to prevent their

damage or deterioration during transit to their final destination as indicated in the

Contract. The packing shall be sufficient to withstand, without limitation, rough handling

during transit and exposure to extreme temperatures, salt precipitation during transit

and open storage. Packing case size and weights shall take into consideration, where

appropriate, the remoteness of the Goods' final destination and the absence of heavy

handling facilities at all points in transit.

The packing, marking and documentation within and outside the packages shall comply

strictly with such special requirements as shall be provided for in the Contract including

additional requirements, if any, specified in SCC and in any subsequent instructions

ordered by the Purchaser.

10. Delivery and Documents

Delivery of the Goods shall be made by the Supplier in accordance with the terms

specified by the Purchaser in the Notification of Award. The details of shipping and/or

other documents to be furnished by the supplier are specified in SCC.

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The Goods supplied under the Contract shall be fully insured in Indian Rupees against loss

or damage incidental to manufacture or acquisition, transportation, storage and delivery

in the manner specified in tender.

12. Transportation

Where the Supplier is required under the Contract to transport the Goods to a

specified place of destination within India defined as Project site, transport to such

place of destination in India including insurance, as shall be specified in the Contract,

shall be arranged by the Supplier, and the related cost shall be included in the

Contract Price.

13. Incidental Services

The supplier may be required to provide any or all of the following services, including

additional services, if any, specified in tender;

(a) performance or supervision of the on‐site assembly and /or start‐up of the

supplied Goods;

(b) furnishing of tools required for assembly and/or maintenance of the supplied

(c) furnishing of detailed maintenance manual for each appropriate unit of supplied

(d) performance or supervision or maintenance and/or repair of the supplied

Goods, for a period of time agreed by the parties, including maintenance contract

period (if any finalized) provided that this service shall not relieve the Supplier

of any warranty obligations under this Contract; and

(e) Training of the Purchaser's personnel, at the Supplier's plant and/or on‐site, in

assembly, start‐up, operation, maintenance and/or repair of the supplied

Prices charged by the Supplier for incidental services, must included in the Contract Price

14. Spare Parts

As specified in the tender, the Supplier may be required to provide any or all of the

following materials, notifications, and information pertaining to spare parts

manufactured or distributed by the Supplier;

(a) such spare parts as the Purchaser may elect to purchase from the Supplier,

providing that this election shall not relieve the Supplier of any warranty

obligations under the Contract; and

(b) In the event of termination of production of the spare parts:

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(i) advance notification to the Purchaser of the pending termination, in

sufficient time to permit the Purchaser to procure needed requirements; and

(ii) Following such termination, furnishing at no cost to the Purchaser, the

blueprints drawings and specifications of the spare parts, if requested.

The Supplier warrants that the Goods supplied under this Contract are new, unused, of

the most recent or current models and those they incorporate all recent improvements

in design and materials unless provided otherwise in the Contract. The Supplier further

warrants that all Goods supplied under this Contract shall have no defect arising from

design, materials or workmanship (except when the design and/or material is required

by the Purchaser's Specifications) of from any act or omission of the Supplier, that may

develop under normal use of the supplied Goods in the conditions prevailing in the

country of final destination.

This warranty shall remain valid for 24 months after the Goods or any portion thereof

as the case may be, have been delivered to and accepted at the final destination

indicated in the Contract.

The Purchaser shall promptly notify the Supplier in writing of any claims arising under

Upon receipt of such notice, the Supplier shall, within the period specified in tender and

with all reasonable speed, repair or replace the defective Goods or parts thereof,

without cost to the Purchaser other than, where applicable, the cost of inland delivery

of the repaired or replaced Goods or parts from ex‐works or ex‐factory or ex‐

showroom to the final destination.

If the Supplier, having been notified, fails to remedy the defect(s) within the period

specified in tender, the Purchaser may proceed to take such remedial action as may

necessary, at the Supplier's risk and expense and without prejudice to any other rights

which the Purchaser may have against the Supplier under the Contract.

The manufacturer / supplier shall provide a Warranty performance security deposit for

fulfillment of Warranty Obligations.

The method and conditions of payment to be made to the Supplier under this Contract

shall be specified in the tender.

The Supplier's request(s) for payment shall be made to the Purchaser in writing,

accompanied by an invoice describing, as appropriate, the Goods delivered and the

Services performed, and by documents, submitted pursuant to tender, and upon

fulfillment of other obligations stipulated in the contract.

Payments shall be made promptly by the Purchaser within 60 days after successful &

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satisfactory supply of product & submission of the invoice or claim by the Supplier. The

payment for the chassis shall be made on presenting the chassis receipt at their factory

premise & invoice for the chassis and the date of receipt of the chassis should be

intimated by the contractor as the delivery schedule shall be counted from the date of

receiving the chassis.

Prices charged by the Supplier for Goods delivered and Services performed under the

Contract shall not vary from the prices quoted by the Supplier in its bid.

The price shall include 5 years of Annual maintenance contract as per scope of work

mentioned in tender.

Tenderer has to submit detailed and discounted price for various items, spare parts

etc. which need to be replace during AMC period alongwith technical bid. necessary

documentary evidence like company price list etc. shall also be submitted with

However it is not mandatory for AMC to enter in to annual maintenance contract, if not

found suitable for any reason.

The Supplier shall not assign to any third party in whole or in part, its obligations to

perform under theContract, except with the Purchaser's prior written consent.

19. Subcontracts

The Supplier shall notify the Purchaser in writing of all subcontracts awarded under this

Contract if not already specified in the bid. Such notification, in his original bid or

later, shall not relieve the Supplier from any liability or obligation under the Contract.

20. Delays in the Supplier's Performance

Delivery of the Goods and performance of the Services shall be made by the Supplier in

accordance with the time schedule specified by the Purchaser in the Schedule of

If at any time during performance of the Contract, the Supplier should encounter

conditions impeding timely delivery of the goods and performance of Services, the

Supplier shall promptly notify the Purchaser (DYMC ‐ Workshop) in writing of the fact of

the delay, its likely duration and its cause(s). As soon as practicable after receipt of the

Supplier's notice, the Purchaser shall evaluate the situation and may, at its discretion,

extend the Supplier's time for performance with or without liquidated damages, in which

case the extension shall be ratified by the parties by amendment of the Contract.

Except as provided under tender clause a delay by the Supplier in the performance of its

delivery obligations shall render the Supplier liable to the imposition of liquidated

damages pursuant to tender clause, unless an extension of time is agreed upon pursuant

to tender Clause without the application of liquidated damages.

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21. Liquidated damages for delay

Supplier in accordance with the schedule specified in the tender shall make delivery of

the equipments.

An unexcused delay by the supplier in the supply of its delivery obligations, supplier

will be hold liable and AMC can take actions to forfeit of his performance security,

imposition of liquidated damages and/or termination of the contract by default.

If the supplier fails to deliver any or all of the equipments within the said period (as

informed by AMC based on requirement), AMC shall deduct from the contract price as

liquidated damages (Late delivery penalty) will be calculated on the basis of delayed

days for delayed quantum (delayed work amount) of work and rate of calculation will

be 2% per month of delivery price will be recovered from the supplier without any

reference to the supplier. The amount of Liquidated damages will be however subject

to the maximum of 10% of the total contract sum.

However, Delay in excess of one hundred (100) days after completion of delivery

period may be cause for termination of contract and forfeiture of all security for

22. Termination for Default

The Purchaser may, without prejudice to any other remedy for breach of contract, by

written notice of default sent to the Supplier, terminate the Contract in whole or part:

(a) if the Supplier fails to deliver any or all of the Goods within the period(s) specified

in the Contract, or within any extension thereof granted by the Purchaser pursuant

to tender Clauses; or

(b) if the Supplier fails to perform any other obligation(s) under the Contract.

(c) If the Supplier, in the judgement of the Purchaser has engaged in corrupt or

fraudulent practices in competing for or in executing the Contract.

For the purpose of this Clause:

"Corrupt practice" means the offering, giving, receiving or soliciting of any thing of value

to influence the action of a public official in the procurement process or in contract

"fraudulent practice" means a misrepresentation of facts in order to influence a

procurement process or the execution of a contract to the detriment of the Borrower,

and includes collusive practice among Bidders (prior to or after bid submission) designed

to establish bid prices at artificial non‐competitive levels and to deprive the Borrower of

the benefits of free and open competition.

In the event the Purchaser terminates the Contract in whole or in part, pursuant to

tender Clause, the Purchaser may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it

deems appropriate, Goods or Services similar to those undelivered, and the Supplier shall

be liable to the Purchaser for any excess costs for such similar Goods or Services.

However, the Supplier shall continue the performance of the Contract to the extent not

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23. Force Majeure

Notwithstanding the provisions of tender Clauses, the Supplier shall not be liable for

forfeiture of its performance security, liquidated damages or termination for default, if

and to the extent that, its delay in performance or other failure to perform its

obligations under the Contract is the result of an event of Force Majeure.

For purposes of this Clause, "Force Majeure" means an event beyond the control of

the Supplier and not involving the Supplier's fault or negligence and not foreseeable.

Such events may include, but are not limited to, acts of the Purchaser either in its

sovereign or contractual capacity, wars or revolutions, fires, floods, epidemics,

quarantine restrictions and freight embargoes.

If a Force Majeure situation arises, the Supplier shall promptly notify the Purchaser in

writing of such conditions and the cause thereof. Unless otherwise directed by the

Purchaser in writing, the Supplier shall continue to perform its obligations under the

Contract as far as is reasonably practical, and shall seek all reasonable alternative means

for performance not prevented by the Force Majeure event.

24. Termination for Insolvency

The Purchaser may at any time terminate the Contract by giving written notice to the

Supplier becomes bankrupt or otherwise insolvent. In this event, termination will be

without compensation to the Supplier, provided that such termination will not

prejudice or affect any right of action or remedy which has accrued or will accrue

thereafter to the Purchaser.

25. Settlement of Disputes

The Purchaser and the supplier shall make every effort to resolve amicably by direct

informal negotiation any disagreement or dispute arising between them under or in

connection with the Contract.

If, after thirty (30) days, the parties have failed to resolve their dispute or differenceby

such mutual consultation, then either the Purchase or the Supplier may give notice to

the other party of its intention to raise issue, as hereinafter provided, as to the matter

in dispute, and no arbitration in respect of this matter may be commenced unless such

notice is given. However any dispute or difference in respect of which a notice of

intention to commence The Municipal Commissioner, AMC has been given in

accordance with this Clause shall be finally settled by arbitration. Arbitration may be

commenced prior to or after delivery of the Goods under the Contract. Decision of the

MC, AMC will be final & binding to all.

26. Limitation of Liability

Except in cases of criminal negligence or willful misconduct, and in the case of

infringement pursuant to tender Clause

(a) the supplier shall not be liable to the purchaser, whether in contract, tort, or

otherwise, for any indirect or consequential loss or damage, loss of use, loss of

production, or loss of profits, or interest costs, provided that this exclusion shall not

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apply to any obligation of the supplier to pay liquidated damages to the Purchaser;

and any other penalties etc. as per the tender terms.

(b) the aggregate liability of the Supplier to the purchaser, whether under the contract,

in tort, or otherwise, shall not exceed the total contract price, provided that this

limitation shall not apply to the cost repairing or replacing defective equipment.

27. Governing Language

The contract shall be written in English language. Subject to tender Clause, English

language version of the Contract shall govern its interpretation. All correspondence and

other documents pertaining to the Contract which are exchanged by the parties shall be

written in the same language.

28. Applicable Law

The Contract shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Union of India.

Any notice given by one party to the other pursuant to this Contract shall be sent to

other party in writing or by letter, email and confirmed in writing to the other Party’s

address specified in tender documents.

A notice shall be effective when delivered or on the notice’s effective date, whicheveris

30 Taxes and Duties

Suppliers shall be entirely responsible for all taxes, duties, license fees, road permits,

Customs duties , Transportation and Insurance etc.(Including all Charges), incurred until

delivery of the contracted Goods to the Purchaser. However any change in the GST, tax

etc will be considered at actual for which contractor will have to submit necessary

documentary proofs as required by department.

Seal and Signature of the Bidder & Date: Joint Director (Mechanical)

Central Workshop.

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation

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Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation

SITC alongwith AMC of Air Crash Fire Tender with min. 10 KL water tank

capacity with accessories for Fire Department of AMC as per tender

specifications and requirements.

The number of Air Crash Fire Tender with min. 10 KL water tank capacity 02 Nos. with

accessories and design shall be as per requirement of AMC. However, actual number of

procurement will be at the sole discretion of AMC. Municipal Commissioner can order for

further / extra quantity, if required during entire RC period.

Tender Validity period

The Validity period is 120 days.

Tenderer has to carry out Design of Vehicles having latest emission norms as per the latest

applicable norms of RTO and other govt. agencies (as required) in Ahmedabad and Gujarat,

keeping in mind the requirements‐ specifications of AMC; otherwise it will not be accepted.

Rate Contract Validity:

Rates approved under this tender will be valid for 1 (One) year period. No price escalation will

be given during entire RC period, including extended period if any.

Procurement period (i.e. Delivery Period)

The total procurement period is 180 (or as per delivery schedule mentioned in supply order)

days. However, delivery period will commence from the date of invoice of chassis to the unit

(rear Air Crash Fire tender unit) manufacturer by chassis supplier. However unit manufacturer

must have to issue complete procurement order (as per the requirement of chassis supplier)

to the chassis supplier immediately within 15 days from the date of receipt of AMC order.

Other wise late delivery will be considered for such delay period.

Delivery Schedule

However, as per requirement, AMC will give delivery schedule (if delivery required in staggered

manner/delay as mentioned above) to the successful bidder/s. The price quoted as per Appendix

4, will be valid for the entire One year Rate Contract period, which will be binding to the supplier.

Delivery location: At Location of AMC; Ahmedabad, Gujarat at site specified by AMC in order.

Logo ‐ Printing :‐

Successful tenderer/s has to print logo & messages as per AMC requirement on each item

separately. Good quality printing shall be carried out by tenderer, Sample shall be first shown

to AMC & after approval agency has to print.

For Supply part:

(1) For Chassis: 100% of the Chassis payment as per the invoice (as per the approved rate in

the tender) of Chassis manufacturer / dealer will be issued to successful tenderer on

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receipt of chassis at fabricator's Factory premise against debit note / invoice and all

supporting documents submission by contractor. Tenderer has to submit necessary

documents as required by department. Chassis Invoice shall be on name of Municipal

Commissioner, AMC, Ahmedabad only.

(2) For supply of equipment (for Air Crash Fire tender unit); preferably after satisfactory

Delivery at our central workshop / Fire department; AMC, preferably within 30 days.

For Annual Maintenance Contract Part

Every quarterly on prorata basis based on tender approved rate for AMC against

satisfactory work, as per certificates of various authorities i.e. central workshop & Fire

The Security Deposit for supply part will be paid back only after the completion of supply

warranty period and Maintenance contract part after successful completion of contract

period without any interest.

Tender Evaluation formula for Lowest Bidder:

The decision of lowest rate will be on the basis of sum of rates quoted for Supply part A and

Annual Maintenance Contract work Part B.

Total Price of project = Total of price as A in price bid (for supply part) + Total of price as B in

price bid (for AMC part).

The tenderer whose total cost/Combine cost (A+B) (based on above formula) found lowest

will be considered as first lowest tenderer.

However it is not mandatory for AMC to enter in to annual maintenance contract, if not found

suitable for any reason.

PERFORMANCE SECUTRITY GUARANTEE

for Supply of Vehicles:

As a contract performance security, the contractor shall furnish performance guarantee for

supply part in the form of Bank Guarantee (as per AMC rules) or by Demand draft/ pay order /

Bank Guarantee within 15 days from the date of order for the amount at least 5 % of the

ordered amount from any Nationalized Bank/Schedule bank/Banks mentioned in AMC circular

and made payable to the "Municipal Commissioner, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation"

payable at Ahmedabad. If any delay, necessary action will be taken by AMC and will be

binding to successful tenderer.

The performance guarantee shall be returned to the contractor without any interest on the

successful completion of the warranty period, when the contract ceases to be under any

Vehicles supplied by contractor must have warranty of 24 months from the date of delivery

against any manufacturing defects etc.

For Annual Maintenance contract work:

For Annual maintenance contract work, Contractor has to submit performance security

deposit before actual start of AMC which shall be 5% of the one year Annual Maintenance

contract work amount based on approved rate in tender as a contract performance security.

This guarantee (BG) shall be renewed timely (every yearly) till expiry of contract. The

contractor shall furnish performance guarantee in the form of Bank Guarantee (as per AMC

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rules) or by Demand draft/ pay order / Bank Guarantee within 15 days from the date of order

from any Bank as mentioned in AMC circular and made payable to the "Municipal

Commissioner, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation". Payable at Ahmedabad which shall be

released after the successful completion of the contract period, subject to no due certificate

from the Corporation, if any amount is due from the contractor even after adjusting from

quarterly bills, the same will be recovered from this amount. If any delay, necessary action will

be taken by AMC and will be binding to successful tenderer.

‐ Forfeiture of Security money: ‐ Security amount in full or part may be forfeited in the

following cases:‐

When any terms and conditions of the contract are breached

(i) When tenderer fails to make complete supply, installation, commissioning and testing of

the equipments/ Vehicles and carry out Maintenance Contract work satisfactorily as per

scope of work and conditions.

The decision of the Municipal Commissioner, AMC in this regard shall be final.

Notwithstanding the provisions of tender, the Supplier shall not be liable for forfeiture of its

performance security, liquidated damages or termination for default, if and to the extent that,

its delay in performance or other failure to perform its obligations under the Contract is the

result of an event of Force Majeure.

For purposes of this Clause, "Force Majeure" means an event beyond the control of the

Supplier and not involving the Supplier's fault or negligence and not foreseeable. Such events

may include, but are not limited to, acts of the Purchaser either in its sovereign or contractual

capacity, wars or revolutions, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions and freight

If a Force Majeure situation arises, the Supplier shall promptly notify the Purchaser in writing

of such conditions and the cause thereof. Unless otherwise directed by the Purchaser in

writing, the Supplier shall continue to perform its obligations under the Contract as far as is

reasonably practical, and shall seek all reasonable alternative means for performance not

prevented by the Force Majeure event.

Transit Insurance

The Supplier is responsible for transit and all other insurances (as/if required) till the items are

delivered at the location mentioned in the Procurement Order/ informed to bidder.

Taxes and duties

Shall be included in the indicated price. Tenderer has to quote the total price, net including of

GST & all taxes & duties etc., and for evaluation and finalization purpose, the total price will

be taken in to consideration (Based on actual GST applicable on such item by Govt. Dept.).

Transportation, Packing, Forwarding, Insurance charges shall be included in the indicated

price. Tenderer has to properly examine GST rate schedule before filling the tender; AMC will

not be responsible later on & will not give any change unless otherwise it is changed by Govt.

However any change in the GST, tax etc will be considered at actual for which contractor will

have to submit necessary documentary proofs as required by department.

GST (Goods & Service Tax) has come in existence from 1st July, 2017. Contractor/ successful

bidder is bound to pay any amount of GST prescribed by the Govt. Of India as per the terms of

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contract agreed upon during the course of execution of this contract.

During the course of execution of contract, if there is any change in rate of GST (Goods and

Service tax) by the government, the same shall be reimbursed/recovered separately by AMC,

subject to the submission of original receipt /proof for the amount actually remitted by the

successful Tenderer/ Contractor to the competent authority along with the certificate from

Chartered Accountant of contractor/successful bidder certifying that the amount of GST paid to

the government and the same shall be intimated/ submitted/ claimed within 30 (thirty) days

from the date of payment.

Remittance of GST within stipulated period shall be the sole responsibility of the successful

bidder/contractor, failing which, AMC may recover the amount due, from any payable dues with

AMC and decision of Municipal Commissioner shall be final and binding on the

contractor/successful bidder in this regards.

Further, the non‐payment of GST to the government may lead to the termination of contract

and forfeiture of Security deposit/performance guarantee amount.

2% TDS will be also be deducted as GST TDS.

If imposition of any new taxes/ duties/levies/cess or any other incidentals etc or any change in

the existing taxes/ duties/levies/cess or any other incidentals etc (Including GST) and imposed

during the course of the contract, the same shall be considered at actuals for payment purpose.

Necessary documents shall be submitted by tenderer as required by AMC.

Warranty Period

Supplier shall warrant that the supply shall be warranted against faulty materials and

workmanship for items supplied for a period of 24 months from the date of supply.

The bidder/s will make arrangement with cost for inspection of the Fire items by Third Party

along with AMC (if required ), before delivery , at factory site. Inspection of the Fire items will

also be carried out at Ahmedabad at site specified by AMC. If any discrepancy is found in the

material supplied and technical specifications approved, the same shall be rejected and bidder

will have to collect rejected material / item within seven days. No claim for the rejected

material shall be entertained. Necessary test certificate/s from approved test Laboratory shall

be submitted by successful bidder/s as & when asked by AMC.

Liquidated damages for delay

Supplier in accordance with the schedule specified in the tender shall make delivery of the

An unexcused delay by the supplier in the supply of its delivery obligations, supplier will be

hold liable and AMC can take actions to forfeit of his performance security, imposition of

liquidated damages and/or termination of the contract by default.

If the supplier fails to deliver any or all of the equipments within the said period (as informed

by AMC based on requirement), AMC shall deduct from the contract price as liquidated

damages (Late delivery penalty) will be calculated on the basis of delayed days for delayed

quantum (delayed work amount) of work and rate of calculation will be 2% per month of

delivery price will be recovered from the supplier without any reference to the supplier. The

amount of Liquidated damages will be however subject to the maximum of 10% of the total

However, Delay in excess of one hundred (100) days after completion of delivery period may

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be cause for termination of contract and forfeiture of all security for performance.

Seal and Signature of the Bidder & Date: Joint Director (Mechanical)

Central Workshop.

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation

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Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation

Appendix‐ 1 ( continue)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Technical Specifications of Air Crash Fire tender

Para No. Technical Specification Parameter Statement of

The ACFTs / ARFFVs shall be supplied as a complete built‐up unit and have a

minimum rated water capacity, for usable 10,000 litres or more of water

through monitor, side lines and ground sweep nozzles/under truck nozzles

with capability as given below. The primary extinguishing agent shall be Foam

Concentrate with a proportioning system. In addition to primary agent, there

shall be complimentary extinguishing agent of a dry powder as indicated at

4.1.1(a) Fully Loaded Vehicle Performance Parameters:

1. Side slope stability (degrees)

2. Dynamic balance (kmph), minimum speed on a (30m)

3. Angle of approach (degrees)

4. Angle of departure (degrees)

5. Interaxle clearance (degrees)

6. Underbody clearance (cm)

7. Under axle clearance at differential housing bowl (cm)

8.Diagonal opposite wheel motion (cm)

<Three times the

9. Wall‐to‐wall turning diameter vehicle's overall

10. Maximum acceleration time from 0 to 80 kmph

11. Top speed (kmph) >110

12. Service brake: Stopping distance

i. From 32 kmph 12 m

ii. From 64 kmph  49 m

iii. Percent grade holding of fully loaded vehicle:

a. Ascending  50 %

b. Descending  50 %

iv. Emergency brake stopping distance at 64 kmph  88 m

13. Parking brake

i. Percent grade holding for the parking brake

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a. Ascending  20 %

b. Descending  20 %

14. Steering Off Centre Right

15. Drive On all wheels

16. Fordability (mm) 

17. Minimum angle of Tilt (Static)

18.Evasive Maneuver test, NATO Document, Dynamic

Stability Report – Allied Vehicle Testing Publication

(AVTP) 03‐16W (kph)

19. “J” turn test at 46 m radius (kph)

4.1.1(b) Fully Loaded Vehicle (ARFFV/ACFT‐Fire Fighting Systems) Performance Parameters

1. Vehicle Water Tank Capacity Minimum Usable 10,000 litres or

2. Water tank: Percent of deliverable water

a. On level ground 100 %

b. On 20 percent side slope 85 %

c. 30 percent ascending/descending grade 85 %

3. Roof Turret (Monitor) discharge‐ at full flow

a. Individual flow rate of the roof turret (L/min) >4,500

b. Stream pattern/distances:

i. Straight/far point (m) 85

ii. Dispersed/far point (m) 

iii. Dispersed/width (m) 

4. Bumper Turret (Monitor)

a. Individual flow rate of the Bumper Turret (L/min) >

b. Stream pattern/distances:

i. Straight/far point (m) >

ii. Dispersed/far point (m) >

iii. Dispersed/width (m) >9

Within 9 meters

iv. Dispersed/near point (m)

of front bumper

5. Ground sweep nozzle

a. Number of nozzles

b. Flow rate (L/min) Per nozzle Refer sub‐Para

c. Dispersed pattern distances:

i. Far point (m) ≥9

ii. Width (m) ≥

6. Under truck nozzle

a. Flow rate (L/min) per nozzle The combined

flow rate of two

nozzles and four

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Para No. Technical Specification Parameter Statement of

not be more than

b. Number of nozzles

7. Number of water/foam hand lines required per vehicle

Pre‐Connected water/foam hand lines (numbers), with

Hose dia. 63 mm, length ≥30 metre

a. Nozzle flow rate (L/min) ≥ 450 at 7 bar

b. Straight stream distance (m) 

c. Dispersed stream pattern

i. Range (m) 6

ii. Width (m) 

d. Hose inside diameter (mm)

e. Hose length (m) with instantaneous coupling >

9. Reeled water/foam hand line (first aid hose reel)

a. Nozzle flow rate (L/min) ≥ 230 for dual

b. Hose length (m) ≥ 30 for dual

c. Straight stream distance (m) 

d. Dispersed stream pattern

i. Range (m) 6

ii. Width (m) 

10. Complementary agent‐ Dry Chemical Powder

a. Capacity (kg)

11. Dry chemical hand line:

i. Discharge rate (kg/sec) 

ii. Range (m) >

iii. Hose length (m) >

12. Foam Tank usable capacity (litres)

13. Pump capacity 6,000 L/min or

14. Foam proportionator Automatic with

step less system

15. Air‐Conditioned Cabin (Seating Capacity including

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Para No. Technical Specification Parameter Statement of

16. Testing and acceptance procedure: As per AAI

The chassis should be customized for ARFFV/ACFT

application, with specially designed axles (not off‐set

rims), with wider track (minimum ARFFV/ACFT width

meters) ensuring specified side slope stability, at the rated

capacity of each axle, meeting the performance

parameters as per 4.1.1. (a) above.

4.1.3 General Requirements

4.1.3.1(a) The ARFFVs/ACFTs shall consist of a water tank of

litres or more of usable water capacity with necessary

fittings. The primary extinguishing agent shall be foam

concentrate, with 3%, 6% & 8% of foam concentrate. For

this purpose, a foam concentrate tank of 1300 litres

usable capacity shall have to be provided.

A midship mounted pump, either coupled with the

(b) auxiliary engine (The emission level shall be minimum

Bharat Stage IV or equivalent) Or Driven of the vehicle

PTO mechanically, shall be fitted, having a minimum

output of 6000 L/min at suitable delivery pressure and

suction lift of 7.3 metres

When discharging foam solution, the pumping system

shall be capable of discharging at a rate equal to or

(c) exceeding the total requirements of the roof turret

(monitor), Bumper Turret/ two handline nozzles, ground

sweep nozzles, and under truck nozzles discharging

simultaneously at designed pressures.

4.1.3.2 The ARFFV/ACFT shall be capable of the following minimum performance with the monitor

mounted on the roof of cabin and two hand lines on either side.

An individual output of 4,500 L/min through monitor at

maximum rated pressure to give throw as per 4.1.1(b)

item 3 of either water or specified quality foam

A minimum output of 450 L/min of foam solution to each

of the handlines on either side of the ARFFVs/ACFTs to

give minimum effective throw, specified for foam

concentrate, of 25 metres at nozzle pressures not

exceeding 7 bar and using 30 mtrs. specified hose.

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Para No. Technical Specification Parameter Statement of

It shall be possible to operate the monitor and two hand

lines simultaneously at pump delivery pressure suitable to

the rated output and throw of monitor.

4.1.3.3 The foam concentrate induction shall be automatic with

changes in output required through a combination

monitor and hand lines. The ratio of foam concentrate

induction shall be within a variation +0.5 with an induction

setting from 3%, 6% & 8% ratio with Step less System. The

induction ratio once fixed shall maintain this limit of

variation for the entire range of inductor setting. Around

the pump/ Inline balance foam proportionator shall be

used with clearly marked induction ratios varying from

3%, 6% & 8% with Step Less System.

4.1.3.4 The system of foam production from monitor and hand lines shall be so designed as to produce

satisfactory quality foam with the following minimum properties with the use of foam

a. Minimum expansion ratio ‐

b. 25% drainage time with foam concentrate level ‘A’

minutes minimum.

c. 25% drainage time with foam concentrate level ‘B/C’

minutes minimum.

4.1.3.5 It shall be possible for the ARFFV/ACFT to use water from

a separate source from open source and/or an external

source of water Supply for prolonged use and foam

concentrate Supply through a pick‐up tube from drums at

4.1.3.6 The ARFFV/ACFT shall be equipped with Ground sweep

nozzles and under truck nozzles for self‐protection,

particularly of the wheels. This should incorporate a

pressure and flow regulator as explained in Para

4.14.16.1. The angle of the front nozzle shall be so

adjusted to achieve performance as per 4.1.1. 5 &

4.1.3.7 The water tank, foam concentrate tank, monitor, ground

sweep nozzles and under truck nozzles shall have

pneumatically controlled ball valves for operation and

control from within the cabin. The hand lines should have

pneumatic as well as manual control. All pneumatic

control system shall be used with air Supply at pressures

available from the vehicle air brake system. The vehicle air

brake shall be tapped so that a minimum air pressure

required for the operating vehicle is available all the time

and the pneumatic control fire operation actuates when

the air pressure in the systems exceeds this minimum

level. In case of any leakage in the pneumatic control

system the vehicle operation shall not be adversely

affected. Opening and closing valves to the monitor and

to the pump shall be achieved through operation of

pneumatic/electro‐pneumatic controls from the cabin as

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Para No. Technical Specification Parameter Statement of

well as from Panel Board. Panel boards should be

provided on both sides of the ARFFV/ACFT. Manual

control should be provided for operation in case of failure

in pneumatic control.

4.1.3.8 The appliance shall be complete with all accessories and

essential operating spares and tools. Where specific items

are not required to be supplied suitable arrangement shall

be made for stowage and secure location of such items to

suit the ARFFV/ACFT role. All locking and securing devices

shall be of sufficient strength, reliability and shall be of

quick opening and closing type for removal of accessories

and other items without loss of time.

4.1.3.9 All items where standard specification does not exist, best

available commercial quality as approved by the

inspection authority shall be supplied.

4.1.3.10 The unit shall be designed to be as compact as possible

complete with ease of accessibility to all sub systems for

maintenance and repairs. The pump or foam making

equipment and controls shall be so arranged that one man

can operate foam concentrate, main water line, ground

sweep/under truck nozzle and monitor valves from the

driver’s compartment and foam concentrate, main water

line and side delivery from the mid‐ship mounted control

4.1.4 MATERIAL SELECTION AND TREATMENT

4.1.4.1 Material used for construction of the appliances shall be

new, unused and free from all defects and imperfection

that might affect the serviceability of the finished product.

These shall be selected with a view to combine lightness

with strength and durability.

4.1.4.2 Materials used in the assembly and components shall be

of high strength to weight ratio where practicable to

effect saving in dead weight and thereby increase the

payload capacity. Use of dissimilar Materials in contact

with each other which tends towards electrolytic

corrosion shall be avoided.

4.1.4.3 The appliance is intended for use in tropical conditions

with continuous high humidity and heat and also in

coastal area. This fact shall be given full consideration

while selecting material and for this reason use of rubber

shall be avoided as far as possible. Wherever, it is

unavoidable to use rubber the parts made out of it shall

be readily available.

4.1.4.4 The material used for superstructure should be non‐

corrosive and guaranteed against any sort of

deterioration, deformation, ageing and corrosion for a

minimum period of twelve years. This being one of the

important criteria for evaluation, the exact material to be

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Para No. Technical Specification Parameter Statement of

used, its detailed technical specification and the relevant

standards to which such material conforms should be

clearly stated.

4.1.4.5 Timber shall not be used in body construction.

4.1.4.6 All parts, which form waterways or come into contact with

foam concentrate, shall be of non‐corrosive material. All

metal pipelines shall be hot dip galvanized after complete

fabrication. All parts exposed to atmospheres shall be

made of non‐corrosive material. All ferrous fasteners shall

be galvanized/chrome plated to avoid rusting over

4.2 WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS:

4.2.1 The actual gross vehicle weight (weight of fully staffed,

loaded and equipped vehicle) shall not exceed maximum

permissible limit weight of chassis specified by the

4.2.2 The weight shall be distributed as equally as to be

Demonstrated Practically over the axles and tyres of the

vehicle. The difference of weight between tyres on any

axle shall not exceed 5% of the average weight on tyre for

that axle, and the difference in weight between axles shall

not exceed 10% of the weight of the heaviest axle. Under

no circumstances shall axle and tyre manufacturers rating

4.2.3 The centre of gravity of the vehicle shall be kept as low as

possible under all conditions of loading.

4.2.4 DIMENSIONS:

4.2.4.1 Dimensions and other performance requirements are as

per table 4.1.1 (a) & (b)

4.2.4.2 Overall height, length and width shall be kept to a

minimum consistent with the best operational

performance of the vehicle and the design concept

needed to achieve this performance and to provide

optimum manoeuvrability and facilitate movement on

4.2.4.3 The vehicle shall be constructed such that a seated driver

shall be able to see the ground 6 Metre ahead of the

vehicle and minimum 15 degree above the horizontal

without leaving seat. The vision in the horizontal plane

shall be 90 degree on each side from the straight position

on a full forward control.

4.2.4.4 Adjustable rear‐view mirrors with a glass area of not less

than 385 sq. cm. shall be provided on each side of vehicle.

Each shall be provided with a minimum of 45 sq. cm area

wide‐angle convex mirrors.

4.3.1 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.3.1.1 The vehicle’s engine(s) shall be HSD (High Speed Diesel)

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driven and shall have minimum power output of

kW/650 hp, torque and speed characteristics to meet and

maintain all vehicular performances specified in this

standard. The vehicle’s engine (s) shall be certified by the

engine manufacturer for the ARFFV/ACFT application. In

addition, Provision for open canopy for engines and

incorporation of brushed or brushless alternator should

4.3.1.2 Fully laden vehicle shall consistently be able to accelerate

maximum speed, as specified, with the engine and

transmission at their normal operating temperature at any

ambient temperature varying from 00 C to 500 C and at

elevation up to 600 metres above mean sea level.

4.3.1.3 The vehicle shall also be capable of ascending, stopping,

starting and continued ascent on a 40% grade on dry

pavement at a minimum speed of 1.6 kmph with

extinguishing agents being discharged at maximum rated

capacity from the turret.

4.3.1.4 The emission level shall be minimum Bharat Stage IV or

Type approval certificate or equivalent certificate relevant

to emission norms of engine offered, issued by any

regulatory authority with up to date amendments shall be

submitted by the bidder.

OEM of engine(s) shall submit a certificate conforming

emission level meets minimum Bharat Stage BS IV or

4.3.1.5 The ARFFV/ACFT weight (kg) to engine power ratio (kW)

plays an important role, in achieving response time of two

minutes, as specified in ICAO documents. The constructor

of ARFFV/ACFTs shall certify the achievable acceleration of

80 kmph in < 35 seconds up to minimum 12 years of use

of ARFFVs/ACFTs.

4.3.1.6 The vehicle will be capable of operating safely on paved

roads, graded gravel roads, cross country terrain, and

sandy soil environments. Cross country terrain consists of

open fields, broken ground, and uneven terrain. An off‐

road, high‐mobility suspension system resulting in no

more than 0.5 Grms acceleration at the driver’s seat of the

vehicle when traversing an 8‐inch (20 cm) diameter half

round at 35 mph (56 kph) must be provided. The

suspension design by which the manufacturer meets the

suspension performance requirements is at the

manufacturer’s discretion.

4.3.2 ENGINE COOLING:

4.3.2.1 Engine shall be liquid cooled so that stabilized cylinder

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head and oil temperature remain within the engine

manufacturer’s prescribed limits under all operational

conditions and all ambient temperatures between

(degree) Centigrade and 500 C.

4.3.3 FUEL SYSTEM:

4.3.3.1 Fuel system shall qualify engine manufacturer’s

requirements and shall include fuel pump, fuel filtration

and flexible fuel lines, well protected from damage,

exhaust heat and ground fires.

4.3.3.2 Accessible filtration shall be provided for each fuel supply

line and a drain shall be provided at the bottom of the fuel

4.3.3.3 Gravity feed fuel tanks are not acceptable.

4.3.3.4 Fuel tank capacity shall be 200 litres or more to achieve a

minimum of 48 km of highway travel at 90 kmph plus

hours of pumping at the full rated discharge.

4.3.4 EXHAUST SYSTEM:

The size of exhaust system shall be such that undue back

pressure is not generated and under no circumstances

exhaust gases enter the cabin. The system shall be of high

grade, rust resistant material.

4.3.4.1 Exhaust system shall be designed so as to protect it from

damage that could result from rough terrain. Tailpipe of

exhaust system shall be designed to discharge upwards or

to the rear of the vehicle and not towards ground nor

towards panel operator.

4.3.4.2 The exhaust system shall include a muffler to reduce

4.3.5 VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:

4.3.5.1 The vehicle shall be provided with 12/24 volts electrical

system and starting.

4.3.5.2 The electrical system shall have negative ground including

alternator and voltage regulator. Alternator shall be at

100% of anticipated load at 50% engine speed and shall be

4.3.5.3 The curb idle minimum‐charging rate of the alternator

shall be 30 Amps.

4.3.5.4 Batteries shall be secured and well protected from against

physical injury, vibration, and water sprays and engine

and exhaust heat. When an enclosed compartment is

provided for batteries, it shall be well ventilated and

batteries shall be easily accessible for examination, test

and maintenance.

4.3.5.5 The circuits shall be so designed that at no stage of

operation overloading, overheating or short‐circuiting and

fluctuation of voltage is experienced.

4.3.5.6 A built‐in battery charger shall be provided on the vehicle

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to maintain full charge on all batteries. Grounded AC

receptacle shall be provided to permit a drive away plug

connection from external electric power Supply to battery

4.3.5.7 An engine coolant/preheating device shall be provided as

an aid to rapid starting and high initial engine

4.3.5.8 The electrical system shall be insulated, waterproofed and

protected against exposure from ground fires.

4.3.5.9 The effect of electromagnetic field of all electrical systems

of Radio sets shall be suppressed so that it does not

interfere with the functioning of radio sets and the same

shall be verified during4 Site Acceptance Test (SAT).

4.4 VEHICLE DRIVE:

4.4.1 Transmission of power from engine to wheels shall be

through a torque converter and fully automatic

transmission, having designed input rating parameters to

maintain the operational performance during minimum

period of 10 years of use, with provision of crawling as per

Para 4.12.5.2, without application of brakes. The entire

drive train shall be designed to have sufficient capacity to

slip the wheels of the static loaded vehicle on surface

having a coefficient of friction 0.8. A range of gears

providing the specified top speed and a grade‐ability of

50% shall be provided with sufficient intermediate gears

to achieve the specified acceleration.

4.4.2 A transmission cooling system shall be provided and

designed so that the stabilized transmission oil

temperature remains within the transmission conditions

and at all ambient temperatures.

4.4.3 The transmission shall be matched to the engine properly,

and shall be approved by transmission manufacturer, for

the ARFFV/ACFT application.

4.4.4 The provision of positive drive to each wheel by means of

a fully locked drive line shall be required in order to

maximize traction on low friction surfaces. Positive drive

may be achieved either by the use of automatic locking

and torque proportioning differentials, or may be

manually selectable by the seated driver, while the vehicle

is in motion, by use of a single control.

4.4.5 All wheel drive on these vehicles shall incorporate a drive

to the front and rear axles, which are engaged at all times

during use. An interaxle differential shall be installed with

automatic or driver selected means of differential locking.

4.4.6 Front and rear axles shall have adequate capacity to carry

the maximum imposed load under all intended operating

conditions. The variations in axle track shall not exceed

20% of the tyre Sectional width at rated load.

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4.5 SUSPENSION: The suspension system shall be designed to permit the loaded vehicle to:

a) Travel at the specified speeds over improved surface;

b) Travel at moderate speeds over

unimproved surface;

c) Provide diagonally opposite wheel motion 360 mm

above ground obstacles without raising the remaining

wheels from the ground.

d) Provide at least 50mm of axle motion before bottoming

of the suspension on level ground;

e) Prevent damage to the vehicle caused by wheel

f) Provide a good environment for the crew when

traveling over all surfaces.

4.5.1 RIMS, TYRES AND Wheels:

4.5.1.1 Tyres shall be selected to maximize the acceleration

speed, braking and manoeuvring capabilities of the

vehicle on paved surfaces without sacrificing performance

on all reasonable terrains found within/ outside the

airport boundary.

4.5.1.2 Tyres size shall be suitable to optimize floatation under

soft ground conditions. The lowest tyre pressure shall be

compatible with the high‐speed performance requirement

as specified in table 4.1.1 (a) & (b)

4.5.1.3 All wheels on the vehicle shall be of the single wheel type

with all rims, tyres and wheels of identical size and same

4.5.1.4 Rims, tyres, wheels, and inflation pressures shall be

approved by the respective manufacturers as having

sufficient capacity to meet the specified performance, and

shall be certified for not less than 40.23 Kms(25Miles) of

continuous operation at 96.5 Kmph (60 mph) at normal

operating pressure.

4.5.1.5 Size of tyre should be such to meet all vehicular

4.6 TOWING CONNECTIONS:

4.6.1 Four large tow eyes or tow hooks, capable of towing the

vehicle without damage, shall be mounted, two at the

front and two at the rear of the truck and attached

directly to the frame structure (chassis).

4.7.1 The braking system shall feature service, emergency and

parking brake systems. Service brakes shall have power

actuation through air, hydraulic or air over hydraulic.

Calliper disc brakes shall be furnished. A brake chamber

shall be provided for each wheel and shall be mounted so

that no part of the brake chamber projects below the axle.

ABS (Anti‐lock Braking System) braking system shall be

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4.7.2 Service brakes shall be of the all‐wheel type with split

circuits so that failure of one circuit shall not cause total

service brake failure, and shall be able to hold fully loaded

vehicle on a 50% grade.

4.7.3 The service brakes shall have stopping distances as per

4.1.1. (a) on a dry hard appropriately level road way, free

from loose materials, and sufficiently wide roadway

without any part of vehicle leaving roadway.

4.7.4 The service brakes shall provide one power assisted stop

with the vehicle engine inoperative, for the stopping

distances specified above.

4.7.5 An emergency brake system shall be provided which is

applied and released by the driver from the cab and is

capable for modulation, by means of the service brake

4.7.6 The parking brake shall be capable of holding the fully

loaded vehicle on a 20% grade without air or hydraulic

4.7.7 Brakes–Air System

4.7.7.1 When the vehicle is supplied with air brakes, air

compressor shall meet following criteria:

The compressor shall be engine driven;

The compressor shall have sufficient capacity to increase

air pressure in the supply and service reservoirs from

586.1 kPa to 689.5 kPa (85 psi to 100 psi) when the engine

is operating at the vehicle manufacturer’s maximum

recommended revolutions per minute (rpm) in a

maximum of 25 seconds.

The compressor shall have the capacity for quick build‐up

from 0 kPa (0 psi) to release spring brakes, and this build‐

up in pressure shall be accomplished within 15 seconds.

The compressor shall incorporate an automatic air‐drying

system immediately downstream from the compressor to

prevent condensation build‐up in all pneumatic lines.

4.7.7.2 Service reservoirs shall be provided. The total of the

service reservoir volume shall be at least 12 times the

total combined brake chamber volume at full stroke. If the

reservoir volume is greater than the minimum required,

proportionately longer build‐up time shall be allowed

using the following formula:

Actual reservoir capacity X

Required reservoir capacity

4.7.7.3 Reservoirs shall be equipped with air pressure regulator,

drain and safety valves.

4.7.7.4 Provision for charging of air tanks by a drive away

electrical connection used to power a vehicle mounted

auxiliary compressor would be provided.

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4.7.7.5 A drive away air connection for charging of air tanks from

an external air source shall be provided.

4.7.7.6 Visual and audible low air pressure warning devices shall

be provided. The low‐pressure warning device shall be

visual and audible from the inside, and audible outside of

4.7.7.7 Provision of pneumatic service outlets for inflating tyres

shall be made from air compressor of ARFFV/ACFT, with a

high‐pressure charging tube of 30 mtrs. and nozzle. A

separate provision of pneumatic service outlet for

inflating pneumatic bags shall also be made from air

compressor of ARFFV/ACFT.

4.7.7.8 Air leakage from pressure system shall not exceed 0.5 Kg.

/sq. cm. per hour so that at no stage the air pressure

should reduce less than brake operating pressure in

4.8.1 The chassis shall be equipped with power assisted

steering with direct mechanical linkage from the steering

wheel to the steered axle(s) to permit the possibility of

manual control in the event of power assist failure.

4.8.2 The power steering shall have sufficient capacity to allow

turning the tyres stop to stop with the vehicle stationary

on a dry level, paved surface and fully loaded, with not

more than 7 kg. pull on wheel.

4.8.3 The wall‐to‐wall turning diameter of the fully laden vehicle

shall be less than three times the vehicle length.

4.8.4 Vehicle shall be designed for Centre/Off Centre

Right/Right Hand Drive system so that driver’s Left hand is

free for operations controls.

4.9.1 The cabin shall be mounted on the forward part of the

vehicle and shall provide seating for 5 persons including

Driver. The seating arrangement shall be; 2 adjustable

seats and a long or separate seat (s) for three crew

members with provision of stowage of Fully Assembled BA

set suitably located to the backrest with quick release

system so that it can be worn in running vehicle. In

addition, there shall be instrument panel and equipment

as specified without any hindrance to crew.

4.9.2 The cab shall meet the visibility requirements of 4.2.4.3.

The windshield (single piece) shall be shatterproof safety

glass, and all other windows shall be constructed of

approved safety glass. The cab shall comply with ECE R29

or equivalent test. The cab shall be provided with wide

gutters to prevent foam and water dripping on the

windshield and side windows. There shall be enough

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space to keep and to enable the crew except driver to put

on protective clothing and B.A. set while on way to a call.

Doors shall be provided on each side of the cab with steps

and handrails to allow rapid entrance and exit from the

cab while wearing full protective equipment and should

be openable at 90 degrees for easy ingress and egress of

crew. In case of specially designed cabin with two doors,

the design should allow easy entry and exit of the crews in

the rear row(s) without disturbing the crews of front row

and a Centre/Off Centre Right/Right Hand steering system

shall be provided. A rear‐view camera with a monitor at

the panel shall be provided. The cab design shall take into

consideration the provision of ample space for the crew to

enter and exit the cab and carry out normal operations

while wearing full protective equipment. The design will

be considered only in case of engine is not housed within

the cabin. In case the turret (monitor) having manual

controls above the cab roof is provided, the cab shall be

designed with a quick‐access passage to the turret

(monitor). Time required for mounting of the crews into

the cabin from close‐up position shall be less than or

equal to 10 Seconds.

4.9.3 The cab shall be weatherproof, and shall be fully insulated

thermally and acoustically with a fire‐resistant material.

The cab may be of the unitized rigid body and frame

structure type or it may be a separate unit flexibly

mounted on the main vehicle frame. The cab shall be

constructed from non‐corrosive materials that provide

lightest weight consistent with adequate strength to

ensure a high degree of safety for the crew under all

operating conditions including excess heat exposure, and

in the event of a vehicle rollover accident. The material

should also guaranteed against any sort of deterioration,

deformation, ageing and corrosion for minimum period of

4.9.4 INSTRUMENTS, WARNING LIGHTS AND CONTROLS

4.9.4.1 The minimum number of instruments, warning lights and

controls consistent with safe and efficient operation of

the vehicle, chassis, and firefighting system shall be

provided. All chassis instruments and warning lights shall

be grouped together on a panel in front of the driver. All

firefighting system instruments, warning lights, and

controls shall be grouped together by function so as to

provide ready accessibility as well as high visibility for the

driver as well as a crewmember sitting in the co‐driver

seat. Electronic controls have pneumatic and/or manual

override wherever possible.

4.9.4.2 All instruments and controls shall be illuminated, with

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back lighting to be used where to be demonstrated

4.9.4.3 Groupings of both the chassis and firefighting system

instruments, warning lights and controls shall be easily

removable as a unit or be on a panel hinged for back

access by the use of quick disconnecting fittings for all

electrical, air and hydraulic circuits.

4.9.4.4 The following instruments, or warning lights, or both shall be provided as a minimum;

a. Speedometer/Odometer

b. Engine(s) tachometer

c. Fuel level with audio warning

d. Air pressure

e. Engine(s) temperature

f. Engine(s) oil pressure

g. Voltmeter(s)

h. Oil temp. gauge light

i. Transmission(s) oil temp.

j. Pump(s)pressure,

k. Water tank level Gauge

l. Foam tank level Gauge

m. Low air pressure warning

n. Headlight beam indicator

o. Trafficator light

p. Hazard warning light

q. PTO engagement light.

r. Pump hour meter

s. Water control Valve

4.9.4.5 The cab shall have all the necessary controls within easy reach of the driver for the full

operation of the vehicle and the pumping system. The following cab controls shall be provided.

b. Parking brake control

c. Steering wheel, with directional signal control & horn

e. Transmission range selector

f. Pump control or selector/P.T.O.

g. Foam control

h. Siren switch(es)

i. Auxiliary agent control

j. Ground Sweep/ Under truck nozzle control

k. Roof Turret controls

l. Bumper Turret Controls

m. Light switches

n. Windshield wiper and washer controls

o. Heater‐defroster controls

p. Master electrical switch (Isolator Switch)

q. Engine start/stop control

r. Windshield deluge system switch.

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s. Water Tank Main valve control

t. Side delivery ON/OFF valve

4.9.5 EQUIPMENT

4.9.5.1 The following minimum equipment shall be provided in or on the cab.

a. Heater/defroster

b. Driver’s suspension seat with vertical, fore and aft

adjustment, with seat belt

c. Crew seats with individual retractable seat belts and

grip hand rails.

d. Windshield washers appropriate for removing foam

e. Windshield wipers appropriate for removing foam

h. Sun visors, interior transparent

i. Outside rear view mirrors, as specified in 4.2.4.4

j. Interior lighting

k. P.A. System with Microphone as per 4.20.1

l. R.T. Set (VHF‐AM) as per

m. Self‐Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) mounting

bracket for crew members Excluding driver.

n. Wind shield deluge system.

o. Storage space for four Nos. of Proximity suit boxes in

driver’s cabin.

p. Rear view camera with a monitor at the panel.

4.11.1 The body shall be constructed of non‐corrosive

materials that provide the lightest weight consistent with

the strength necessary for off pavement operation over

rough terrain and when exposed to excess heat. The

material should also be guaranteed against any sort of

deterioration, deformation, ageing and corrosion for a

minimum period of twelve years. The body may be of the

unitized with chassis rigid structure type or it may be

flexibly mounted on the vehicle chassis. It shall also

include front and rear fenders or wheel wells; body panels

shall be removable where necessary to provide access to

the interior of the vehicle.

4.11.2 Access doors shall be provided for those areas of the interior of the vehicle, which must be

frequently inspected. In particular, access doors of sufficient size and number shall be provided

c. Fluid reservoirs

d. Foam proportioning system

e. Battery storage

f. Engine oil level indicator(dipstick)

4.11.3 Suitable, lighted compartments shall be provided for

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storage of equipment and tools to be carried on the

vehicle. Compartments shall be watertight and self‐

draining. The compartments shall not house any other

equipment and shall be free from projections. (List of

equipment is enclosed in Appendix – A)

4.11.4 The working deck of the vehicle shall be adequately

reinforced to permit the crew to perform their duties in

the turret area, water tank top fill area, foam liquid top fill

area, and in other areas where access to auxiliary or

installed equipment is necessary.

4.11.5 Handrails or bulwarks shall be provided where necessary

for the safety and convenience of the crew. Rails and

stanchions shall be strongly braced and constructed of a

material which is durable and resists corrosion.

4.11.6 Steps or ladders shall be provided for access to the top fill

area. The lowermost step(s) may extend below the angle

of approach or departure or ground clearance limits if it

(they) is/are designed to swing clear. All other steps shall

be rigidly constructed. All steps shall have a non‐skid

surface with at least 150 mm toe room. Lowermost

step(s) shall be not more than 558.8 mm (22 inch) above

level ground when the vehicle is fully laden. Adequate

lighting shall be provided to illuminate steps and

walkways including roof area of ACFT.

4.11.7 A heavy‐duty front bumper shall be mounted on the

vehicle and secured to the frame structure.

4.11.8 Paint finish shall be ‘FIRE‐RED’ in colour and shall be

resistant to damage from firefighting agents.

4.12 FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEMS AND AGENTS

4.12.1 Foam concentrate shall be used as primary extinguishing

agent and dry powder (Class B and Class C Type fire) as

complimentary agent.

4.12.2 Foam system shall be proportioning type system and the

separate foam concentrate tank shall be provided on the

4.12.3 All components of foam system including liquid tank,

piping fill troughs screens, valves and delivery connections

shall be made of non‐corrosive material.

4.12.4 Agent Pump and Drives

4.12.4.1 The water pump shall be made up of corrosion resistant

material/suitable alloy compatible with foam concentrate

with stainless steel shaft suitable for use with Brackish

Water and shall be single or multiple stage centrifugal

type, designed for dependable emergency service. The

vehicles tank and the piping shall be designed to eliminate

entrapment of air. The pump shall also be supported with

independent automatic priming system. It shall be

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accessible and readily removable for repair and

maintenance. Drain valves shall be provided at suitable

location for draining water from the pump casing and

4.12.4.2 While discharging foam solution, the pumping system

shall be capable of discharging at a rate equal to or

exceeding the requirements of the roof turret (Monitor),

ground sweep nozzles, hand line nozzles/ bumper turret,

and under truck nozzles, discharging simultaneously at

designed pressures.

4.12.4.3 Pump shall be single / double / multistage and closed

impeller type where impeller(s) is dynamically balanced to

reduce end thrust. Appropriate seal shall be provided for

running dry pump for minimum 01 minute without

4.12.4.4 The pump shall be mid ship mounted. Pump control panel

shall be located on left hand side and right‐hand side of

appliance in addition to that positioned in the driver’s

4.12.5 Pump Drive

4.12.5.1 The pump drive shall permit operation of pump and

simultaneous operation of vehicle and shall not be

affected by transmission ratio or clutch operation. The

design of drive system shall prevent damage and minimize

lurching of vehicle during simultaneous operation and

shall be capable of absorbing maximum torque delivered

by engine to the pump under all speeds of engine and

vehicle, without causing any stalling of engine and

fluctuation of pressure. A separate modules/Fuse box to

avoid any malfunctioning in pump compartment to be

4.12.5.2 The drive shall permit discharge at rated capacity of pump

during vehicular speed from 0 kmph to a maximum of

16.1 kmph in forward and 0 kmph to a maximum of

kmph in rearward direction. During shifting from forward

to rearward drive, the pumping system shall maintain the

pre‐set discharge pressure.

4.12.6 SUCTION AND DELIVERY CONNECTION

4.12.6.1 The suction inlet and delivery outlets of the pump shall be

fitted on the pump control panels side on both sides of

4.12.6.2 The suction connection shall be provided at left side and

right side of the vehicle in the control panel area at a

suitable location in standard round thread of 125 mm

diameter and shall be corrosion resistant. The location of

suction inlet should be at lowest possible height

preferably not exceeding one meter from ground level.

The inlet shall be provided with Chromium plated brass

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4.12.6.3 Delivery outlet connection (Two Numbers) shall be

provided at suitable locations at both right‐ and left‐hand

sides in control panel area, in standard 63 mm female

instantaneous standard couplings. The deliveries should

be operable from panel board / driver’s cabin.

4.12.7 PIPING, COUPLING AND VALVES

4.12.7.1 All piping, couplings and valves shall be made of material,

conforming to relevant international standard, to prevent

corrosive and galvanic action.

4.12.7.2 All valves shall be quarter‐turn‐type in manual operation

and shall be easy in operation and free from leakage.

4.12.7.3 All piping shall be tested for leakage at 50% above the

maximum pressure developed by the pump in no flow

4.12.7.4 Arrangement should be made to prevent overheating of

pump at zero discharge.

4.12.7.5 A drainage system with collector tubing from the low

points on pump and piping shall be provided, operable

with quarter turn valve.

4.12.7.6 All plumbing shall be reasonably accessible for

maintenance purposes. Drain cocks shall be provided

where necessary and controls for these shall be readily

accessible and so arranged as to prevent the cocks from

being opened by vibration. The direction in which the

valve/cock opens/closed shall clearly be marked near each

4.13 WATER TANK

4.13.1 Water tank shall have capacity as per 4.1.1(b). The tank

outlets shall be arranged in such a way that Water tank

percent of deliverable water is available as per 4.1.1(b)‐2

4.13.2 The tank shall be constructed to resist all forms of

deterioration that could be caused by the water and the

foam concentrate while affording the structural integrity

necessary for off‐road operation. Tank shall be made of

Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyester (GRP)/ Glass Reinforced

Plastic/ Polypropylene conforming to relevant

international standard with suitable longitudinal and

transverse baffles to prevent surging, which shall permit

easy access for internal inspection.

4.13.3 The tank shall be provided with hinged lid, a top filling

hole with filter of 450 mm size and a drain hole at the

4.13.4 Over flow piping shall be arranged in such a way that it

releases pressure on overfilling without wasting water

during vehicles manoeuvres.

4.13.5 The water tank shall be separate from crew compartment,

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chassis, engine, and easily removable, and shall be

mounted on chassis in a manner that the torsional strains

during movement are minimum.

4.13.6 Two external tank fill connection shall be provided both

side near operating panel, in standard 63 mm

instantaneous coupling, with strainers and ball valve. The

filling connection inside the tank shall discharge water just

below the upper plate of the water tank.

4.13.7 A direct filling (pump to tank using own pump) connection

shall also be provided to fill the tank from open source of

Supply and shall be sized so as to fill the tank at 5 bar

4.13.8 Arrangement for lifting the tank without damage should

be provided for repair and maintenance etc.

4.13.9 Main tank valve shall be operated from cabin as well as

from control panel. In addition, manual override shall be

provided for tank opening valve at side control panel. This

valve shall have accessible control.

4.14.1 Foam concentrate tank shall have usable capacity of not

less than 1300 litres or sufficient for more than two refills

for water tank.

4.14.2 Tank shall be made Glass fibre Reinforced Polyester

(GRP)/ Glass Reinforced Plastic/ Polypropylene

conforming to relevant international standard.

4.14.3 The tank shall be separate and distinct from the body

flexibly mounted on chassis to receive minimum torsional

forces during vehicles movements and easily removable as

a unit and should be suitably baffled to prevent surging.

(The water and foam tank can be together with

compartments or separate as per standard design of the

4.14.4 The size of manhole of the tank size not less than 450 mm

size and shall be used for foam concentrate filling and

shall be clearly marked ‘FOAM CONCENTRATE’. The tank

shall be vented adequately to allow rapid and complete

filling without the build‐up of excessive pressure and to

allow emptying of the tank at the maximum design flow

rate without danger of collapse. The vent outlets shall be

directed to the ground to prevent spillage of foam

concentrate on vehicle components.

4.14.5 The foam concentrate draw off tube shall be positioned in

such a manner that foreign matter or sludge shall not pass

into the compound lines. The draw off tube shall be fitted

with gauge strainer of corrosion resistant material.

4.14.6 Drain hole at the bottom of sump and a liquid induction

connection shall be provided in the tank.

4.14.7 Filling hole with a trough on top shall be connected with a

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pipe reaching at the bottom to avoid aeration in the

4.14.8 FOAM FILLING

4.14.8.1 The tank fill connection(s) shall be provided in a position

where it can be reached easily from the ground to allow

the pumping of foam‐liquid compound into the storage

tank. The connection(s) shall be provided with strainers of

6.4 mm mesh and shall have check valves or shall be

constructed so that foam is not lost from the tank when

connection or disconnection is made.

4.14.8.2 Provision of foam concentrate filling from open source

at ground level by foam concentrate filling pump shall be

available with independent power drive.

4.14.9 All pipe lines shall be made of non‐corrosive material and

dissimilar materials that produce galvanic corrosion shall

not be selected. Where plastic piping is used, it shall be

fabricated from un‐plasticised resins unless the plasticizer

has been provided not to adversely affect the

performance characteristics of foam.

4.14.10 All foam concentrate piping shall be adequately sized to

permit flow and shall be arranged to prevent water

entering the foam tank.

4.14.11 Automatic foam concentrate proportioning arrangements

shall be provided with 3%, 6% and 8% induction ratio with

Stepless System, for varying discharge rates and shall not

require frequent calibration.

4.14.12 FOAM PROPORTIONING SYSTEM

4.14.12.1 The foam concentrate proportioning system shall provide

a means of controlling the ratio of foam concentrate to

the quantity of water in the foam solution being

discharged from all orifices normally used for aircraft fire‐

fighting operations.

4.14.12.2 The proportioning system shall be sufficiently accurate to

provide for the discharge of finished foam concentrate

within the range specified in Standard for Evaluating

Aircraft Rescue and Fire‐Fighting Foam Equipment.

4.14.12.3 Control shall be provided at suitable location to open the

foam concentrate tank from cabin as well from control

panel operated pneumatically with manual override. This

valve shall have accessible control.

4.14.13 ROOF TURRET (MONITOR)

4.14.13.1 One power driven Roof Turret (Monitor) shall be provided

on the rooftop of cabin so that it can be operated by a

member of crew from within the cabin of ARFFV/ACFT.

The system should be capable of being operated manually

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from within the cabin or rooftop in case of failure in

power assisting mechanism. Where equipped with a

turret (Monitor) having manual controls above the cab

roof, the cab shall be designed with a quick‐access

passage to the turret (Monitor). The monitor should have

dual flow rate i.e. 100% and 50% with a suitable selecting

mechanism at the monitor control and easily operable by

the operator. The size of the manual override wheel of

roof turret should be adequate for easy access.

4.14.13.2 Monitor shall be capable of traversing 2700 horizontally

and elevating not less than 450 from horizontal axis and

depression of 150 to deliver foam at ground level not

more than 12m ahead of the vehicle. The locking position

shall be facing front side. The monitor should not lose

control in case assistance is lost during the operation and

should remain in operation at same position awaiting

manual operation.

4.14.13.3 Monitor shall be capable of discharging total rated water

tank quantity in not more than two and half minute and

shall have a means provided for deflective pattern of foam

dispersal. The discharge rate of monitor shall not be less

than 4500 L/min at maximum rated pressure with

expansion ratio of minimum 1:8 by using foam

4.14.13.4 Range of throw shall be as per 4.1.1 (b) 3 ‐ roof turret

4.14.14 HAND LINES

4.14.14.1 In addition, one first aid hose reel connection shall also be

provided with ≥30 mtrs rubber hose with a pistol grip type

nozzle conforming to JCDD 25 (which can be used as spray

and hollow jet), with discharge capacity of 230 L/min at

operating pressure.

4.14.14.2 Each side line shall have minimum discharge capacity of

450 L/min at 7 bar pressure on FB 10 EX branch with an

expansion of not less than 8 and minimum throw of

mtrs when either, all foam hand lines are used

simultaneously (with monitor not operating) or two of

them are used in combination with monitor.

4.14.14.3 Complementary agent (Dry Powder) hand lines shall have

open/close nozzle discharge rate of more than

kg/second with 7.5 mtrs range. The nozzle should be

made of non‐ferrous metal or stainless steel.

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4.14.14.4 An automatic Pressure & Flow regulator shall be provided

for the side line to enable the monitor to operate at the

optimum pressure to give rated capacity for delivery,

throw and expansion etc while maintaining the pressure

of 7 bar pressure at the side line delivery. A bypass valve

operable by 900 turn of a lever shall be provided to the

automatic pressure regulator to facilitate availability of

higher delivery pressure and flow whenever needed.

4.14.14.5 The monitor shall operate at the optimum rated capacity for delivery, throw and expansion etc.

while operated in combination with:

All the ground sweep nozzles and under truck nozzles

Two side delivery

4.14.14.6 ARFFV/ACFT shall have two side lines on each side,

operational from cabin and panel both with manual

4.14.15 FOAM CONCENTRATE QUALITY: Turret (Monitor) and

hand lines shall be capable of producing foam from foam

concentrate solution in the specified ratio of 3%, 6% & 8%

with Stepless System.

4.14.16 GROUND SWEEP AND UNDER TRUCK NOZZLES

4.14.16.1 Two Ground Sweep nozzles shall be provided at the front

having performance as per 4.1.1(b)‐ 5&6 Optimum

working pressure 6 bar. Four under truck nozzles shall be

provided to protect under side of vehicles, tyres and

wheels. Ground sweep/ Under truck Nozzles valve shall

be controlled from cabin interior within easy reach of

driver and a crew member. An automatic Pressure & Flow

regulator shall be provided for the ground sweep/ Under

truck Nozzles to enable the monitor to operate at the

optimum pressure to give rated capacity for delivery,

throw and expansion etc., while maintaining the required

pressure and flow for the ground sweep/Under truck

4.14.17 BUMPER TURRET

4.14.17.1 A power‐driven bumper turret shall be provided. Flow

rate shall not be less than 950 L/min. The throw range

shall not be less than 46 metres. An aspiration barrel and

deflector shall be provided. A foam expansion of not less

than 1:8 with foam concentrate shall be achieved. The

monitor shall be electronically controlled by a joystick

within reach from driver and co‐driver.

4.14.17.2 An automatic oscillating mode shall be provided,

horizontal and vertical range shall be programmable.

When bumper monitor is in operation simultaneously

with roof monitor, roof monitor flow rate shall

automatically reduce to 70% of full flow rate.

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4.15.1 A suitable primer shall be provided along with pump,

which shall have both automatic and manual

engagement/ disengagement provisions.

4.15.2 Primer shall be capable of priming a suction column with

7.3 mtrs lift in less than 30 second with indicator, with

mm suction hose diameter.

4.16 LIGHTS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4.16.1 Following electrical gadgets shall be provided:

a. Siren of  95 decibel sound output at 100 feet ahead

and not less than 90 decibels at 90 degree either side at a

distance of 100 feet, siren shall be mounted on cabin roof

top and shall be fully protected from foam spills, rain

water, dust and any damage due to monitor rotation.

b. A flashing red and revolving blue beacon on cab roof

d. Headlights with selective pattern for High beam light

e. Dual tail lights and stop lights

f. Signal lights for turning at four corners of vehicles with

visual and audible signals.

g. Spot light of suitable size, at both ends of windshield

glass, hand adjustable.

h. Adequate reflector and markers to indicate overall

dimensions of vehicle.

i. One reverse light with audible warning at the rear of

j. Panel lights, top deck light, cabin lights, engine

compartment lights, tools and equipment compartment

lights, shall also be provided.

k. Two inspection lamps shall also be provided and

provision of additional connection to use these lamps shall

be made in various compartments.

l. Two fog lamps. These shall be low mounted in front of

m. Equipment storage compartment lights shall glow on

opening of the door/shutter, even when the ignition

switch is turned off.

4.16.2 All appropriate lights and gadgets detailed above shall be

operable from driver’s cabin.

4.16.3 Visual indication for different functions of engine, P.T.O.

pump, and pneumatic circuits by means of lamps in

driver’s cabin shall be preferred with provision of extra

electro‐magnetic switch or ever flow modules.

4.17 RADIO TELEPHONE (R.T.)

4.17.1 One VHF Radio telephone ‐ AM (Amplitude Modulation)

synthesized at the airport SMC frequency and another

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operable on Frequency Modulation (FM). These will be a

self‐contained transmitting/receiving set. The equipment

shall be suitable for use in all‐weather condition and shall

be provided at suitable location in cabin. The RT set

should also have an adjustable head set in addition to the

speakers. Sockets for connecting the headset to the R T

Set should be provided at the mid‐ship panel. The set shall

be suitably mounted to resist vehicles vibration and

suppress engine noise or any other vehicular

electromagnetic induction.

4.17.2 Adequate spares for 12 years and service/repair and

spares manual along with circuit diagrams should be

provided. All manuals and diagrams should be in English

language with standardized international symbols.

4.17.3 The system protection fuse shall be located in an easily

accessible location for quick replacement.

4.18 DRY CHEMICAL SYSTEM

4.18.1 One unit of 250 kg dry chemical powder (foam

compatible) shall be provided, using dry nitrogen as

propellant gas so as to achieve performance as specified

in 4.1.1 (b). The dry chemical container shall be

constructed in accordance with the ASME Boiler and

Pressure Vessel Code, Section 8, or equivalent, and shall

4.18.2 All piping and fittings shall conform to the appropriate

ASME, or equivalent, code and shall be designed to

withstand the working pressure of the system. The design

of the piping and valves shall provide the desired flow of

gas into the system and the minimum amount of

restriction from the chemical container(s) to the hose

connection. Where more than one hose line is provided,

piping and fittings shall be sized and designed so that

there is equal flow to each line, regardless of the number

of lines placed in operation.

4.18.3 Nitrogen cylinders shall be certified from Department of

Explosive (Government of India) and shall have universal

filling connections. The cylinder shall be manufactured in

the year of delivery and have clearance from Explosive

Department, Nagpur (India) for re‐filling, storing and

operation. One additional Standby Nitrogen Cylinder of

same capacity with fittings to be provided along with each

4.18.4 Provisions shall be made for purging all piping and hose of

dry chemical after use without discharging the dry

chemical remaining in the dry chemical container(s).

Provisions also shall be made for the depressurization of

the dry chemical container(s) without the loss of the

remainder of the dry chemical. A pressure gauge shall be

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provided that indicates the internal pressure of the agent

storage container(s) at all times.

4.18.5 A means of pressure release in situation of over pressure

shall be provided with filling opening and suitable tight‐

4.19 OTHER EQUIPMENT

4.19.1 Public Address (P.A.) equipment, battery operated, with

wireless and cable connected microphone fitted in the

cabin and loudspeaker fitted on the rooftop of cabin

capable of being operated from cabin.

4.19.2 A separate battery charger is to be provided. There should

be adequate space for battery charger and polarity of line.

4.19.3 Instruction book, spare parts catalogue and repair manual.

4.19.4 All tools and accessories/equipment as per Appendix‐A

4.19.5 Event (Electronic) Data Recorder: The vehicle should have

a real time event (electronic) data recorder to record the

performance parameters like vehicle speed, gear position,

PTO on/off, engine temperature, engine RPM etc. The

recorder shall be tamper proof with provision for data

transfer to PC with suitable software for data

interpretation. In addition, the ARFFV / ACFT engine

should have Engine Informative System (EIS) so as to

obtain data about various parameters of the engine such

as maintenance schedules, service alerts, performance

alerts, errors etc. and history sheet of maintenance.

4.20 Factory Acceptance Test – as per Annexure ‐ V

4.21 MANUFACTURE CERTIFICATE AND GUARANTEE

4.21.1 Manufacturer shall provide a certificate for the appliances

conforming to all specifications.

4.21.2 A guarantee shall be furnished by manufacturer for a

period of 24 months for material workmanship and

smooth functioning of vehicles from the date of

commissioning at consignee’s place.

4.21.3 The manufacturer shall provide maintenance services as

recommended by OEM for total period of Two years in

addition to two years of defect liability period. All the

charges in respect of maintenance / repair service shall be

covered by the vendor.

4.21.4 The manufacturer shall be responsible for replacing any

parts, which may become unserviceable due to the use of

defective and sub‐standard materials and bad

workmanship during the period of defect liability free of

Following markings shall be made on the body of the vehicles:

a. Manufacturer’s name and trade mark

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b. “Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Services”.

c. Year of manufacture

d. Engine and Chassis numbers

f. Job or Serial No.

g. Capacity of pump, water tank, foam tank

h. Pump serial number

i. Chassis supplier name and country of origin

j. Luminous strips to be provided at the rear and both

sides of the vehicle

k. Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation

4.23 PRODUCT SUPPORT

Manufacturer shall ensure:

a. Availability and Supply of spares at very short notice, for

at least 10 years, after expiry of defect liability period.

b. Induction Training for selected staff at consignee place

or mutually agreed place at supplier’s cost.

c. Any other Technical helps that may be required at the

time of Induction.

d. After sales service.

e. One set of workshop major repair and maintenance

tools (Standard tools as recommended by OEM) required

for ACFT / ARFFV shall

be supplied for each consignee.

4.24 MANUALS: The following literature/manuals along with

soft copy shall be provided (one set with each

equipment/ARFFV/ACFT). In addition, 10 sets of literature

are to be provided for inspection and training purpose. All

manuals should be in English language:

a. OPERATIONAL MANUAL: This manual should contain

technical description of the equipment with lay out

drawings, illustration and performance capabilities with

instruction to user for commissioning the equipment for

use, and use operation with limitations and precautions to

be observed normal maintenance and field repairs,

lubrication schedule with grades of lubricants to be used,

fault finding guide, storage instructions and warning

plates against possible wrong use.

b. PARTS MANNUAL: This manual shall contain fully

exploded and illustrated details of the entire Chassis,

superstructure and all carried sub‐assemblies, suitably

grouped for easy identification of each and separately

demandable spare for replacement as required, will

include details of brought out items with part numbers of

source of Supply.

c. WORKSHOP REPAIRS MANNUAL: The manual shall

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contain fully illustrated instructions on repair and

overhaul of all items supplied against this specification

including proprietary items fitted/supplied with details of

fitment tolerances, special tools to be used, procedure for

dismantling major assemblies.

d. DRAWINGS: A complete set of general arrangement

drawings showing layout of equipment, piping and fluid

flow controls, electrical and structural design shall be

submitted along with the ARFFV/ACFT.

e. PRICE LIST: Price list for complete range of

spares/components for Chassis and Superstructure with

current price list for future requirement on FOB basis for

imported spares and Ex‐factory for indigenous spares as the

4.25 ITEMS SUPPLIED IN INDIA/WORKS OF SUPPLIER: Items

required as per Appendix‐A under category A‐Items

supplied in India shall be conforming to Bureau of Indian

Standards (BIS) wherever the standards exist or from

works of supplier. All other equipment and accessories

forming part of superstructure fabrication shall be

provided at the place of fabrication.

4.26 MANUAL OVERDRIVE FOR POWER ASSISTED OPERATION:

All power assisted controls and operation should have

suitable manual operation to ensure the operation in case

of any failure in the power assisting mechanism. Such

arrangements shall be easily accessible to the operator

facilitating quick changeover.

4.27 Spare Wheel/Stepney‐01 No.

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Vehicle mounted Equipment as mentioned in the following Table i.e. “A” and “B” are to be

supplied along with each ARFFV/ACFT as per the quantity mentioned against each item, in

properly stored Lockers with designated places and appropriate Quick‐release Clippings.

Sl. Equipment for Rescue Quantity Appendix/ Statement of

No. Operation Standard Compliance

A. ITEMS TO BE SUPPLIED FROM INDIA/ WORKS OF SUPPLIER

1.* Universal Branch Pipe 1 No. Technical data sheet with

(Diffuser Branch), 63 mm IS:2871/ Equivalent applicable

Male Instantaneous Inlet, standard

Gunmetal Material.

2. Standard Branch Pipe 2 Nos. Technical data sheet with

with 19 mm Nozzle, 63 IS:903/ Equivalent applicable

mm Male Instantaneous standard

Inlet, Gunmetal Material.

3. Nozzles for Standard 1 No. Technical data sheet with

Branch Sizes: (a) 12 mm each Standard IS:903/ Equivalent

(b) 20 mm applicable Standard

4. Nozzle Spanner, Material 1 No. Technical data sheet with

Steel. IS:903/ Equivalent applicable

5. Foam Making Branch, FB 2 Nos. Technical data sheet with

5X type with Pick‐up IS:2097/ Equivalent applicable

6. Foam Making Branch, FB 2 Nos. Technical data sheet with

10X type with Pick‐up IS:2097/ Equivalent applicable

7. Safety Goggles 4 Pairs Appendix‐I

8. Reusable Ear Plug 25 Pairs Appendix‐II

9. Chocks 1 Pair Appendix‐III

10. Suction Hose for Pump 4 Technical data sheet with

complete with Round Lengths IS:2410/ Equivalent applicable

thread Gunmetal standard

Couplings, 2.5 Meter

11. Suction Strainer for 1 No. Technical data sheet with

Pump, Gunmetal IS:907/ Equivalent applicable

12. Suction wrench for 125 2 Nos. Technical data sheet with

# mm suction hose IS:4643/ Equivalent applicable

coupling standard

13. Suction adopter GM 125 1 No. Technical data sheet with IS/

mm female x 63 mm Equivalent applicable standard

male with lugs.

14. 20 Ton capacity Hydraulic 1 Set Technical data sheet with IS

Jack with tyre lever, /Equivalent applicable standard

handle and Wheel

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No. Operation Standard Compliance

15. Branch with revolving 1 No. Technical data sheet with

head, GM 63 mm IS:906/ Equivalent applicable

16. RRL Hose Type “B” 63 4 Nos. Technical data sheet with

mm dia & 30 meters IS:903/ Equivalent applicable

length standard

17. Fireman Axe with belt & 3 Nos. Technical data sheet with

pouch. EN/Equivalent

18. Hydraulic Spreader & 1 No. Appendix‐IV/Standard:

Cutter with Pump & Appendix– IV/NFPA

Accessories 1936/EN13204/Equivalent

Applicable Standard

19. Power Driven Circular 1 No. Appendix‐V/NFPA

Saw with Accessories.

20. Pneumatic Lifting Airbag 1 No. Appendix‐VI/ NFPA

with Accessories

21. Zero‐torque Nozzle with 1 No. Appendix‐VII

Hand‐Control, 63 mm

Male Instantaneous Inlet,

Discharge 750 LPM @

22. Seat Belt/Harness 3 Nos. Technical data sheet with

Cutting Tool Reputed Make

23. Gloves, Fire Resistant 8 Nos. Technical data sheet with

with Anti‐skid Palm` EN/Equivalent

24. Fog/Jet Nozzle with 1 No. Technical data sheet with

Hand‐Control, 63 mm NFPA1964/Equivalent

Male Instantaneous Inlet,

Discharge 750 LPM @

25. Penetrating /Pinch ring 1 No. Technical data sheet with

Nozzle with 63 mm Male NFPA1964/Equivalent

Instantaneous Inlet,

Stainless Steel Material.

26. Quick Release knife with 5 Nos. Technical data sheet with

pouch to be worn with Reputed Make

fireman’s belt.

27. Hand Held Forcible Entry 1 No. Appendix‐VIII

Tool Kit (1 no.)