This narration covers the possible abuse or misuse of the “Bidder Complies” format. The Bidder Complies format is almost a fire service standard when writing purchasing specifications.
Abusing and Misusing the Bidder Complies Format
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Rigs
Sutphen Introduces SLR 108 Aerial Fire Apparatus
The new SLR 108 features Sutphen’s Huck® bolted aerial device with 3:1 safety factor and a 750-pound tip load when dry and 500-pound tip load when wet.
Sutphen Reconditions 1997 SP100 Aerial Tower for the Escondido (CA) Fire Department
Sutphen stripped the entire vehicle down, blasted the triple wall frame with a zinc enriched primer for corrosion protection, and painted the frame black, which originally had been painted white.
Warning Light Glare and the SAE
Lately the fire service, warning light manufacturers, pundits, commentators, and safety gurus alike have advocated doing something about the glare or distraction of warning lights that people say can, could, may, or might be a cause or a contributing factor of accidents.
2004 American LaFrance 75-Foot Quint
Yumbo, Colombia, recently took delivery of this American La France quint from Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus.
City of Statesville (NC) Fire Department Sutphen SPH 100 Aerial
The Statesville (NC) Fire Department recently took delivery of this Sutphen SPH 100 aerial built on a Sutphen Monarch custom chassis.
Recent Brindlee Mountain Delivery: 1996 E-ONE/Freightliner Rescue
Brindlee Manufacturing recently delivered this E-ONE rescue built on a Freighliner cab and chassis to southern fire department.
Chevron Phillips Company, Baytown, TX, Sutphen Aerial
Chevron Phillips Company, Baytown, TX, recently took delivery of this Sutphen aerial fire apparatus equipped for industrial firefighting.
Lake Travis (TX) Sutphen Pumper Walk-Around Video
This Sutphen custom pumper is built on a Sutphen Monarch chassis with a raised-roof, four-door, five-person cab.
Changes in Apparatus Purchasing and Attitudes
There’s been a fundamental change in the traditional “competitive bid” process used to purchase apparatus as well as noticeable changes in the attitudes of some apparatus buyers and sellers.
Brindlee Delivery: 2006 KME Heavy Rescue
Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus recently delivered this KME heavy rescue to a southern fire department.
University Heights (OH) Fire Department Sutphen SPH100 Delivery
The University Heights (OH) Fire Department recently took delivery of this SPH100 from Sutphen.
