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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2004-054-Purchase Fire Engine Purchase (Pierce Arrow XT) RESOLUTION NO. 2004- 054 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE A 2004 PIERCE CUSTOM ARROW XT FIRE ENGINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $385,673.04, FROM TEN-8 FIRE EQUIPMENT INC. UNDER SOLE SOURCE VENDOR FOR PIERCE APPARATUS, WHICH PRICE INCLUDES TRADE ALLOWANCE FOR 1988 PIERCE ARROW FIRE TRUCK, WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, pursuant to the Charter of the City of Dania Beach, Part III, Article 3, Section 4, Subsection 0), authorizes the City Manager to purchase supplies, services, equipment and materials for the city government in amounts in excess of $15,000.00 without competitive bidding and without advertisement for bids if he is authorized to do so in advance by a resolution adopted by the City Commission and if such purchases are necessary due to the presence of unusual conditions or emergencies; and • WHEREAS, the City Manager has determined that it is necessary to purchase one 2004 Pierce Custom Arrow XT Fire Truck for use by the Fire-Rescue Department, from TEN-8 Fire Equipment, Inc.; and WHEREAS, the City Manager has determined that such purchase can be made at the least cost to the City from TEN-8 Fire Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $385,673.04, as a sole source vendor, due to specific industry leading front suspension TAK4 system which decreases stopping distances, allows for tighter turning radiuses, and performs to a higher standard maneuvering over and around speed humps and road surface changes. The amount includes a trade-in allowance for one 1988 Pierce Arrow Fire Engine in the amount of $18,000.00, and a copy of the contract is attached to this resolution and made a part of it as Exhibit "A"; • 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-054 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA: Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to pay an amount not to exceed the sum of $385,673.04 to TEN-8 Fire Equipment, Inc., 2904 59th Avenue Drive East, Bradenton, Florida 34203, for the purchase of one 2004 Pierce Custom Arrow XT fire engine. Section 2. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this resolution are repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 3. That this resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED and ADOPTED this on March 23, 2004. r— C K. MCELYE MAYOR - CO MISSIONER AT ST: ROLL CALL: MIRIAM NASSER COMMISSIONER ANTON - YES ACTING CITY CLERK COMMISSIONER CHUNN - YES COMMISSIONER FLURY - YES VICE-MAYOR MIKES — YES MAYOR MCELYEA - YES APPROVED AS TO F RM AND CORRECTNESS BY: 4i,f THOMAS/j. A SBR CITY ATTORNEY 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-054 Agenda Request Form City of Dania Beach bo Agenda Item- • Date of Commission meeting: 3/23/2004 Description of Agenda Item: Fire Engine Purchase Pierce Arrow XT Commission action being requested: Adopt Resolution or Ordinance ® Expenditure ® Award BID/ RFP Q Presentation ❑ General approval of item ❑ Continued from meeting NP �OifiRk u �S�r�rnrnary explariatioh and background This Vehicle replaces a 1988 Pierce Arrow Fire Engine that will be used as trade in on the new vehicle. Attached a hib�ts and additional backup mate (Pleasellist) r E Memo to City Manager , Resolution, Sole Source Letter, and Quote. For purchasing requests ONLY Department: Fire Amount: $385,673.04 Fund: General: ® Water. ❑ Sewer: ❑ Stormwater: ❑ Grants: ❑ Capital: Account Name: Vehicles Account Number: 001-2201-522-64-20 Submitted by. Bruce Caruso Date: 3/10/2004 Department Director: Date: Admin. Services Director.' Date: Finance Director.' Date: 3�r 6 oo/ l City Manager: Date: City of Dania Reach • Fire and Rescue Services "Advancing Service Through Caring " To: Ivan Pato,City Manager From: Kenneth Land,Fire Chief Date: March 8,2004 Re: Fire Engine Purchase Ivan, The attached proposal provides the necessary back-up relating to the budgetary approved capital purchase of a Fire Apparatus — Pierce Arrow XT. This product is priced at or below we all types of similarly equipped fire apparatus with the actual contact for said vehicle, including required equipment under previously anticipated cost projections. The Pierce Arrow XT which will be purchased as a sole source vendor from Ten 8 Equipment, Inc. 2904 59th Drive East Bradenton, Florida 34203 has a very impressive and advantageous product improvement. The Tak-4 is a sole source independent suspension • system from Pierce Fire Apparatus that allows for heavy commercial apparatus to maneuver over speed bumps and road changes with limiting damage to expensive king pins and bushings. Additionally the Tak-4 suspension improves turning radiuses which are historically decreased in urban city settings, such as Dania Beach. It has the added benefit of decreasing the distance for stopping by some 30% overall. These factors have been so needed in our industry that Jacksonville Fire Rescue has ordered all 12 apparatus from Pierce with this product improvement. The following relates to the cost breakdown and potential savings; • Apparatus with required equipment included = 415,253.04 • Cost reduction due to trade in of 1988 Pierce Arrow = 18,000.00 • Apparatus cost = 397,253.04 • Finance Director has recommended 100% "Pre — Pay" Discount which is security bonded with full price paid at time of order. This pre-pay savings is equal to 11,580.00 • Thus the final purchase price would equate to$ 385,673.04 • Upon your approval, we will move forward with placing this item on the March 23rd commission agenda for purchase. Respectfully Submitted, 0 Page 1 MAR-IZ-2004 03 :3T PM SCHNEIDER. MIKE. TEH. 8 1061 r -7or PROPOSAL FOR FURNISHING FIRE' APPARATUS • — March 11 2004 City of Dania Beach 100 West Dania 3each Blvd. Dania Beach,1:urda 33004 --- Vie undersigned is prepared to manufacture for you. upon an order being placed by you, for final acceptance by fierce Manufacturing, Inc., at its home office in Appleton, Wisconsin,the apparutus and equipment herein named and for the following prices. One Pierce Custom Arrow XT Fire Truck $ 415,253.04 with required equipment. --- Sole Source Purchase Pierce TAK4 Front independent SSuspV_tiion Offers 23%shorter stopping with 17" front brake. 't ra e a tr Pierce Arrow#E41 19(18.000.00) trade in allowance subject to incoming pump test. - 100%Pre Pay of U5,673.04 will include((I 1,580.00)discount PRE PAY TO BE PAID AT TIME OF ORDER -~-- Prepay total includes trade allowance. _ less discoun T'crtaf $ 385_673.04 -- Said apparatus and equipment are to be built and shipped in accordance with the specifications hereto attached,delays due to strikes,war,or intentional conflict, failures to obtain chassis,materials,or other causes beyond our control not preventing, within about 180_210 working days after receipt of this order and the acceptance thereof at our oftice at Appleton, Wisconsin.and to her delivered to you at Dania Beach,Florida The specifications herein contained shall form a part off he l rial contract,and are subject to Changes desired by the purchaser,provided such alterations are interlined prior to the acceptance by the company of the order to purchase, and provided such alterations, do not materially affect the cost of the construction of the apparatus. The proposal for fire apparatus conforms with all Federal Department of Transportation(DOT) rules and regulations in effect at the time ofbid, and with all National fire Protection Association(NFPA) Guidelines for Automotive Fire Apparatus as published at the time of bid,except as modified by customer specifications. Any increased costs incurred by first party because:of future changes in or additions to said DOT or NFPA standards will be passed along to the customers its an addition to the price set forth above. Unless accepted within 30 days from date, the right is reserved to withdraw this proposition. 1>IIiR NUF C URINU, I. D)' SA1.FS R1;PR sSENTATIVE Mr:;R-15-2004 03 :40 PPI >UHr1EIDER. MIKE. TEN. $ 17t:,LF � Equipment,_ Ten 8 Fire Inc. 2904 59th Drive East Bradenton, Florida 34203 800 228 8368 DATE: March 15, 2004 To: Chief Ken Land From: Mike Schneider, Ten S Fire Equipment Inc, Office 772 692 4362, Cell 561 339 3492, Fax 772 692 4665, E Mail - mjsfiretruck(u,aol Copy: Subject: New Proposal Page, Sole Source 954 921 0959 ti iz MAR- 15-2004 03 :40 PM SCHNEIDER. MIKE. TEN. B 1561745adar r• n� MidVVVSt Aerial Inspectioninc. F ral Prod 2350llniversity Ave.. Grecn Bay. W1 54302 * Ph 920,469,7144 Fax 92(1,469.7193 E-mail wwvv.midwc-lncri;,1 Caen May 30, 2002 Kenneth Kamprath Chief Manufacturer R & D Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. 2600 American Drive P.O. Box 2017 Appleton, Wl 54912-2017 Dear Ken. Midwest Aerial Inspection, Incorporated ws an independent third parry inspection service, certifies that the documented stopping distance results, dated 5/29102, were observed and recorded by our inspector. The actual certified braking results are attached to this letter. All the procedures used to measure as well as the actual measurements are on file with Pierce Manufacturing and Midwest Aerial Inspection. Incorporated. S:ca•rrr��h��. �tins(A!4roc MAR-15-2004 03 :40 FM SGMNEILEP.. III KE. TEN. S 1561 (4'tj7a r 1�. ® TAK-4 60— 0 MPH STOPPING DISTANCE COMPARISON Test Date 12/19/2001 i 05/1412002 Truck ID 12795-2 13422.1 Customer ! Milwaukee FD Chicago FD Vehicle Model Dash 105' H X ! Dash 100' MDL Vehicle Weight 60,640 lbs 61 1 160 IDS Wheel Base 227.5 in 212.0 in Engine DDC Series 60 4 Qhp DDC Series 60 430h Axle front TAK-4, 19,50C# Meritor FL-943, 19,5Q0# Axle—rear Meritor RT-46-160, Meritor RT44-145, 48.000# 44 000# Air pressure— front 125 psi 125 psi Air pressure— rear 120 psi 120 psi Brakes—front Knorr/8endix. 17" disc, Meritor ADB1560, 15" integral chamber/slack disc, 3Qx5, 6" Brakes—rear Meritor A0131560, 15" Meritor ADS1560, 15" i disc 30/30x5, 5" disc, 30/30x5 5" Brake Stroke a 90 Psi 1.88" rear 1.88"—2.06" fr&rr Burnish Snubs 40-20m h 0 10 fists 500 500 Initial Brake Temperature 'IBT 225°F 225°F 5th Wheal Calibration -11 ft in one mile +1 ft in one mile STOPPNGI DISTANCE 205 ft 287 ft All tests witnessed by a 3rd party inspector employed by Midwest Aerial Inspection. 5th wheel calibrated each day to measured mile (County 95 west of Pierce). 510 wheel programmed to start distance measurement at 60 mph and stop at 0 mph. Brakes applied at 62 mph. Brake temperatures cooled to 225 deg F (IBT) prior to each stop unless noted. All tests were done at Wittman Airport. Oshkosh; "papa" taxiway on dry, brushed concrete. The vehicle stopped straight and remained in the 12 foot lane at all times during the full- treadle brake application. No wheel lock-up was observed. No imminent!oss of control was ever encountered. ROJO Lw. FMVSS121 Kerr Kanrg+h SMWOV Ir MAR-15-2004 03 :41 PM SCNNEIDER. MIKE. TEN.S 156174sSysr �• � + IDWEST El IAL NSPECTION, ,'anuary 10, 2002 Kevin Hanegr.aaf ?fierce Manufacturing, Inc. P.o. Box 201"i Appleton, W1 54913-201.7 To Whom It may Concern: Vi.1dwest Aerial Inspection, In.ccr.porated as an independent third patty inspection service, certifies that the documented results were observed and recorded for the steering cramp angle on the fol"owing ?ierce Chassis, .Lance, Dash :end Enforcer. The steering cramp angle observed way with +:he new TAK-4 front suspension. ® All the procedures, used to measures the cramp angle, as wel..l as actual measurements are on file with pierce Manufacturing and Midwest Aerial Inspection, Inc. Actual GW Wheel TYPe Tires a Cra'_ASae Achieved (front- axle) Left Right 22, 000' Stae1 Michelin 95 degree 45 degree 24, DDC Steel. Michelin 40 degree 40 degree v 2350 University Ave. Green Bay, WI 54302 920-469-7144 _ FIRE - EQUIPMENT N SERVICE TO SERVE YOU INC. -. March 15; 2004 Chief Ken Land City of Dania Beach Fire Rescue 100-West-Dania Beach Blvd.=-- - -. Dania, FL 33004 -Dear Chief Land, We appreciate the opportunity to discuss a few items that make Pierce products distinctive in the Fire Service Industry. There are many, but we will take this opportunity to present a few of the-pore significant items... TAK4 Independent Front Suspension , The Pierce TAK4 Adjustable Torque Arm Independent Front Suspension system was - designed, engineered and is constructed by Oshkosh Truck Corporation, Pierce's parent company for excusive use in Pierce Fire Apparatus. Independent front suspensions have been used on Oshkosh military vehicles since the 1940s. This system provides up to a `.23% shorter stopping distance, enhanced vehicle control, 340% ride quality -- _improvement, additional durability, additional load carrying capacity, and reduced maintenance: Actual field tests have shown an extended brake life of up to 4 or 5 times . that of standard front brake systems:The City of Los Angeles normally performs front brake replacement at an interval of-7,000=9,000 miles.. A Pierce unit in Los Angeles With- TAK4 has recently accumulated over 40,000 miles to date and has yet to have the front _ brake pads replaced. The TAK4 system comes standard with a 3 year 100% parts and labor warranty. The.TAK4 system is-the only adjustable torque arm independent front suspension manufactured for fire apparatus in the United States. The City of Jacksonville has recently sole sourced:purchased twelve Pierce pumpers and three Pierce tillers because of the benefits of the TAK4 front suspension. The City of Tampa is- considering a sole source purchase for pumpers based upon the,TAK4 front suspension. _ 1:3.3811 Frame Web Pierce offers-tile only chassis frame'in the industry with a 13.38'' frame web. The side rails shall have a 13.38" tall web with a section modulus of 25.992 in. sq., and a-resisting _ bending-moment-(rbm) of 2,859,122 inch pounds. This is the strongest_single channel - frame in the industry. 2904 59th AVENUE DRIVE-EAST ® BRADENTON, FLORIDA 34203 (941) 756-7779 ® Long.Distance Call: 1-800-228-8368 ® FAX: 1-941-756-2598 City of Dania Beach March 15, 2004 Page 2 Due to the constant loaded condition of fire apparatus frame strength is critical. Pierce designed and engineering this specific chassis frame configuration to meet the demand of this rigorous application. This Pierce 13.38" frame improves ride quality and reduces stress to chassis, cab, pump, and body components. The Pierce 13.38" frame comes standard with a Lifetime Warranty. These are just some of the areas that we exceed industry standards. They are significant iii that they provide a safer vehicle to operate on city streets, reduced maintenance, dow_n..time. and iin Overall rf dt"" cd cosr.of ownersfitp._ Ve. greatly appreciate the opportunity to present these features. If you have any questions or require further information, please feel free"to give me a call. Sincerely, en-8 Fire Equipment Inc. e resenting Pierce Manufacturing Inc. Q Mar Jon�.s Vice re.ident ® TAK=4TM Features & Benefits October 16, 2002 Kevin Hanegraaf This product overview has been put together in an effort to better inform each and every one of our customers on the particular features and benefits of the TAK4M IFS (independent front suspension). History: TAK-4 was engineered and developed by Oshkosh Truck®(OTC)for the military and aircraft rescue vehicles. With a successful implementation into the military MTVR (Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement) program it was decided that this same system could be used on Pierce custom fire chassis. In late 2000 Pierce started the TAK4 project for implementation on the Dash®and Lance®chassis. By March of 2001, TAK-4 was ready for sale and we started selling the best independent front suspension to hit the fire industry. Build site/assembly: Pierce has set aside an entire area for the assembly of TAK4. Purchased, fabricated and cast parts all make up the TAK4 assembly. Pierce makes all fabricated parts, and all other parts are purchased by Pierce. Assembly of the TAK4 system is performed in a 6,000 square foot area at our head quarters in Appleton Wisconsin by Pierce employees. Our technicians use state of the art assembly equipment to ensure that quality and precision are the end results for every unit built. There are also routine calibration measures in place to make sure that our tools are always calibrated to the proper specifications. Components: The components of the TAK-4 system are complex yet simple. Slight modifications to our cab and chassis had to be made, however; the end result was a sleek and precise setup which pushed the Pierce chassis ahead of all other fire chassis'. As seen in the drawing below, there are a considerable number of components (220)that make up TAK-4. This illustration shows some of the major components that make up the TAK-4 assembly. TAK-4 Component Diagram ' Torsion Bar Torsion Anchor.(pats : • Pending) Wheel Knuckle. (cast all ) , > Upper Control . Arm(cast T. Side Plates —= alloy) s $ Dual Steer i � .. s r - P . s • n r Lower Control Arm(cast ductile a iron) y: 17"vented'- Brake'Caliper r Steer Gear.Tiay Brake Rotor Major components list of the TAK-4 system, along with the supplier class, type of part& design group. Component Make or buy Fab,cast, machine Design Torsion bar Buy Fab OTC Torsion bar anchor Make Machine OTC Wheel end Buy Machine Supplier Knuckle Buy Cast OTC Control arms Buy Cast OTC Steer gears Buy N/A Supplier Side plates Make Fab OTC Cross member Make Fab OTC Brake rotor Buy Machine Supplier Fasteners Buy N/A Supplier Shock absorber Buy N/A Supptier TAK-4 is a mechanical over hydraulic system with 2 steering gears that provide power to the steering linkage. As you drive a truck with TAK-4 you will notice that it handles more like a sports car than a fire truck. A tight steering system, torsion bar independent suspension &high performance braking all add up to provide a sports car feel. The components designed into this system allow you to maintain the feel of the road, give you a superb ride quality, steer-a-bility and • most of all provide you with the confidence that you are in control of the vehicle and the road. The TAK-4 IFS has shown to have dramatic impact on the performance of the Pierce chassis. We have broken the benefits into two categories,safety and durability. Safe So what's so safe about TAK-4 compared to any other system used on fire apparatus?There are three(3) major factors that can contribute to the safety characteristics provided by TAK-4. 1. Ride Quality 2. Cramp Angle 3. Stopping Distance 1. Ride quality: We have objectively and scientifically proven that TAK-4 IFS provides you with a superior ride quality vs. a unit set up with a straight axle. The scientific method used was an accelerometer mounted in our vehicle. An accelerometer measures the vertical"G"force inside the cab. After testing the same chassis with both a TAK-4 system and a straight axle, (we swapped axles on the same chassis)over the same road surface, at the same MPH, the accelerometer proves that a TAK4 equipped truck provides a ride quality that is over three(3) times better than the same unit equipped with a straight axle. The results of the accelerometer testing are shown on the ride quality graph below, the orange line represents TAK-4 and the purple line represents a straight axle. The average ride quality of the TAK4(orange line)unit proves out to provide the best ride quality(the further the color goes up&down on the graph,the worse the ride quality). Better ride quality equates to reduced stress on the occupants as well as on the components and the vehicle. Less stress adds up to better performing fire fighters and longer lasting components. The reason for this dramatic improvement in ride quality are, 10"of suspension travel, a light spring rate, a robust design and the independent wheel movement. This adds up to a superior riding fire truck, RideQualityComparison(Arnmican 0 rivA.Appleton WI) ODD - 4Do .' Afier 0D4G a 2D0 Tahoe 023 G : a i ' rt s` a ' d al ODD , F. f 2DD -4DD fi 4 At 40 seoands a Tahoe 0 17 G J -ODD fi y a •8 D0 • �. ..., , o Time(sec) ;. .. Siaridard Susperis�on, Tahge�`�— Independent F6WI Star)Nr!Rear Iridepende'rh Frort,l,l0.irbag-Fear Per the above graph: It is important to note that the same test was performed on a 1996 Chevy Tahoe (4 door), the green line represents the ride quality performance. Notice how close the performance of the TAK-4 (orange line) is to the Tahoe. They are very similar in ride quality. 2. Cramp angle: Cramp angle is how sharp you can turn your front wheels in order to make the tightest turn possible and greatest maneuverability. The greater the cramp angle number is, the sharper you can turn. TAK-4 provides you with the highest cramp angle in the fire industry, thus you can safely and effectively maneuver into strategic locations in your attempt to get to the fire. The maximum cramp angle achievable on TAK-4 is 450, minimum is 400. The 450 cramp is standard on 18K-22,800 ratings and then it reduces to 400 on the 24,000 FAWR (front axle weight rating). It does not matter if the wheels are aluminum or steel in achieving the cramp angles. Cramp angle is a significant benefit in steering capability to get you in and out of tight areas. The higher the cramp angle the sharper your truck will turn. Pierce units with TAK-4 have better cramp angles than anyone in the business, combine this with the added FAWR of the TAK-4 and you are now equipped with the best possible front suspension to get you to the scene. (see document 1A) i4 12 h I'DiAt22 0 3;r RA I)IC@S' t ' k 13L F]LG l]Iit C �l4'11�1L a ` 1ZL1 S 1L REHY 45 13LCs1dLl'S 017 CRIAAl p ,SHOWN W l'I-I 157` W,,8- nc3 66" QL.FyRC N'r tV ir-,p rriw 1;r or C_"_ 3. Stopping distance: A truck outfitted with TAK-4 stops better than any straight axle unit in the industry. The TAK4 is equipped with 17"vented brake rotors, coupled with higher torque values on the brakes. Pound for pound, TAK-4 trucks will stop in 23% less distance when compared to a truck built with a straight axle and 15" rotors, Brake testing done with same weight units, (see picture below)with and without TAK4, prove that the TAK4 unit stops 60 feet shorter traveling at 60 mph (that's huge). So, if you consider the above information and put it to the real world test, using the TAK-4 system will help you stop quicker, stay in control and maneuver your ® vehicle to a safe and controlled stop. This in turn will reduce the chance for accidents and help you get to the fire scene safer and quicker. The importance of this improved braking is considered to be so important that Pierce has had the brake testing certified by a 3nd parry testing agency. (see documents 2A&213) Above and beyond our own certified in-house testing and 3rd party certification, we also subjected the same TAK-4 system to a braking durability test at the mountain brake testing at Jennertown, PA. The test consisted of long downhill descents and brake snubs to create high temperatures. This test shows that the TAK-4 braking is a success and was approved by Bendix/Knorr. (See document 3A&3B) This picture depicts the stopping distance of 2 like units (60-0 mph), except for the axles. The unit safely stopped 60' behind the other unit is equipped with TAK-4 independent suspension. Which unit would you rather be driving??? Durability I li I Testing&durability: The original independent front suspension system was designed and built by Oshkosh Truck®for the Military and was put through 80,000 actual durability test miles. This testing was performed in extreme off road conditions as the Military units are typically driven. Plus these systems have been proven through years of service on airport rescue vehicles and fire fighting vehicles throughout airports around the world. When TAK-4 was introduced into the Pierce chassis lines, testing was not spared. A TAK-4 system was mounted on a unit and sent to TRC (Transportation Research Center, a 3rd party test facility) in Ohio for durability testing. TRC is one of the largest independent testing facilities in the world and tests the structural integrity of heavy truck components. The chatter bumps, staggered bumps, chuckholes, high crown intersection and brake skid pad that comprise this durability course are used to severely pound a trucks suspension, steering and braking system as well as accelerates the real world duty cycle, All of this testing was done to the TAK-4 system with a 24,000 lb. load on the front axle and then subjected to 17,700 actual test miles. That's almost 124,000 real world miles as TRC's testing data shows that each test mile represents 7 real world miles. This testing proves out the design and workmanship over the actual test miles driven. Pierce's commitment to testing proves that it is"Better to test before vs. making the customer • be the proving ground". Our design and workmanship hold true to form and functionality. Maintenance: The end user and mechanic were foremost in our minds as we designed and developed the TAK-4 system. Pierce wanted to make TAK-4 as practical and efficient as possible when it came to maintaining this system. As the chart below shows, there are quite a few new and improved concepts built into TAK-4 that make it much easier to maintain than straight axle trucks. TAX-4 Maintenance Benefits No U-bolts Caster angle built into Lube for life ball Grease zerks on control 17" brake rotors design(no adjusting) joints arm pivots Dual steer gears Adjust leans in 15 Cast metal control Vogel lube system minutes (anchor lock arms and knuckles (available as option) system) Brake life/maintenance: Actual field results. This is the icing on the cake for the maintenance and budgeting personnel. "Brakes on the TAK-4 will reduce your overall time spent changing brakes and reduce the amount of dollars you spend on parts and labor to replace worn components. We know for a fact, that the brake life on a TAK-4 pumper unit lasts substantially longer than our straight axles. Why? Because of increased brake pad and rotor size (17"). Based on real life information we have received from our big city accounts, TAK-4 brakes last longer. How much longer you may ask? We currently have a set of TAK-4 pads/rotors with 19,900 miles on them and this unit has not yet had the brakes or rotors changed. Inspections of this pumper unit confirm that there is 9/16" of brake pad left and the rotor was not cracked or heat • checked. With this much brake pad remaining, the expected miles before pads and rotors need to be changed will be at mile mark 56,270. This means that around 112,000 miles, you will finally be ready for your second brake change. Note that this real life example is based on a big city pumper where there are a lot of miles put on in a short period of time and heavy braking is the norm. TAK-4 Brakes means savings: We can all do the math and find out that there are savings to be had using the TAK-4 system. Note the chart below identifies available savings using TAK-4. The costs below will increase roughly 3% per year due to inflation which would make the"Brake cost life/unit" increase that much more and ultimately make TAK-4 highly justifiable. The chart below shows the cost savings available for TAK-4 brakes that are available over 112,000 vehicle miles. This alone is the number one reason why you can afford TAK-4 on your vehicle. Brake pad cost analysis: Pad/Rotor/i Miles/chng Life mile/unit Changes in Brake cost abor$ 100k miles life/unit 15" rotor $1,260 9000 112,000 12 $15,120 std.axle 17" rotor $1,600 56,270 112,000 2 $3,200 TAK-4 The above chart reflects that you will save approximately$11,920 within 112,000 miles • TAK-4 hidden savings: In addition to the actual cost of the brake job, there are other hidden costs that TAK-4 will help reduce for your fire department. 1. Fire fighters can perform regular duties vs. down time 2. Fewer times to transfer equipment from truck to truck 3. Less downtime of fire apparatus 4. Less wear/tear on other vehicle components due to ride quality It is a fact that your truck will be out of service 4 hours minimum to have the brakes serviced. Now your fire fighters are not doing what they are paid to do. Each department knows the hourly rate for down time, and the less hours your rig is out of service the more dollars you save. TAK-4 will reduce the amount of time your truck is out of service and keep your personnel performing their normal duties. This means for every one time a TAK4 truck has the brakes serviced a straight axle truck will have it serviced 6 times. That's a whole lot of down time for your department. Future development: TAK4 is available on the Dash®, Lance®, EnforcerTm and Quantum® chassis'. These chassis'will now accommodate TAK4 as well as all of the other features typically offered. TAK4 will continue to be looked at in future product offerings. Sales: TAK4 was first introduced in March of 2001 as an option on two (2)of our chassis'. Today it is the standard feature on four(4)of our six(6)chassis offerings and has catapulted sales to over 1000 systems sold. This equates to roughly 70% of our custom chassis sold with TAK4 independent front suspension. • 4 Testimonials: The vast majority of fire fighters that drive or ride in a Pierce unit equipped with TAK-4 get out of the truck stating"I have to get a truck with TAK4". Below are some of our customers that do have TAK4 on their trucks. These individuals were so pleased with TAK4 that they were willing to document it and tell other potential customers. You will want to check out attachments 6A&6B as Lloyd Ogan provides his phone number for you to call him in the event that the testimonial is not enough. These are just a few of the many real life testimonials we have received from of our customers. Please read them as I have found them to be genuine and sincere. Chief Neil Lipske, Deputy Chief, Milwaukee WI. Fire Department: Attachment 114A" Captain Walter Lee, Engineering Officer, Minneapolis MN. Fire Department: Attachment"5A" ® Captain Lloyd Ogan,Sacramento CA. Regional Driver Training Facility: Attachment"6A&613"