Specifications include, but are not limited to: When a fire/ambulance apparatus or part requires repairs and/or restoration work, the Contract Administrator or appointed representative shall contact Contractor and request a detailed Visual Damage Quotation (“VDQ”) or estimate for the repair or restoration work. The contractor shall, at no cost to the City, inspect the fire/ambulance apparatus or part within two (2) business days after notification and provide a VDQ of the work to be performed. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to make arrangements to inspect the fire/ambulance apparatus or part at the location where it is being stored and prepare the VDQ of work requested. A VDQ shall be itemized and include all damage that is visible and verifiable at the time of inspection. The contractor shall consider and use, where practical, all cost savings techniques available with the understanding the City is seeking to achieve quality repairs at the lowest possible cost. Upon request, Contractor shall explain the complete repair process, including methods of repair and parts selection to the Contract Administrator. Contract Administrator shall make the final decision in parts selection and repair procedures. Contractor shall submit detailed quotations to the Contract Administrator within one (1) business day after viewing. Legible Fax and/or Electronic Transfers of quotations will be accepted. Under no circumstances shall any work be performed without the written approval of the Contract Administrator...
