Specifications include, but are not limited to: A Severe Duty Cab and Chassis system shall be provided. The chassis shall be manufactured in the factory of the bidder. The chassis shall be designed and manufactured for heavy duty service with adequate strength and capacity of all components for the intended load to be sustained and the type of service required. The cab and chassis system, shall be considered the bidders “Top of the Line”. There shall be no divided responsibility in the production of the apparatus. WHEELBASE The approximate wheelbase shall be 236.” The wheelbase shall not be longer than 240.” DOUBLE FRAME RAILS/TANDEM AXLES The chassis frame shall be of a ladder type design utilizing industry accepted engineering best practices. The frame shall be specifically designed for fire apparatus use. A lifetime warranty shall be provided, per manufacturer's written statement