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In compliance with FEMA CPG 1-17 Outdoor Warning Systems Guide, ~irens shall not produce sound pressure level greater than 123 db at ground level to prevent hearing damage. Siren shall not produce potentially environmentally hazardous ultrasonic signals. This must be certified by the manufacturer. Control unit must provide reasonable lightning and surge protection devices on the power input to protect the unit from electrical storms. Ko Siren speakers shall include adjustable mounting brackets for varying size poles; and easily removable for speaker mounting on flat surfaces of roofs or buildings. L. The siren speaker shall be pre-wired with a cable suitable for outdoor installations with or without conduit, capable of operating siren or any future options. Prior to final acceptance, each unit supplied shall include equipment description, specifications, physical and electrical installation, instructions and warranty. Service instructions shall comply with best commercial practices; function and purpose of equipment and special features; dimension, weight, performance characteristics and power requirements. Manuals shall describe checkout procedures; theory of operation explaining basic workings of circuits used; maintenance procedures, schematics with printed circuit board layouts; component diagrams and pads lists; wiring diagrams as a complete source of information in order to easily follow, maintain and order replacement parts. Bidder must supply three (3) sets of the aforementioned manuals, diagrams and pads lists. Bidder must warranty the warning siren equipment for a period of two (2) years or per manufacturer's specifications, which ever is longer, for any defects in electrical or mechanical components. All items furnished must be new, firsthand, completely assembled and installed within ninety (90) days of the acceptance of the bid by the City of Ramsey City Council. Bidders must be able to supply service and parts on eight (8) hour notice, five (5) days a week at regular rates and have service available on weekends and holidays at prevailing overtime rates on call from the Civil Defense Director. City must be furnished with a 24 hour telephone number where a service technician can be contacted. All bidders must provide a list of service organizations and locations as pad of a bid. If for any reason a siren remains unrepaired (except through the fault of the City), during the warranty of the siren, for more than 72 hours, the City reserves the right to request a new siren be installed within 48 hours. Should the contractor fail or neglect to make such repairs or replacement within five (5) days from the date of the service of such notice, then the City shall have the right to cause such repairs or replacement to be made in such a manner as the City may deem best and the whole cost thereof shall be paid at the expense of the contractor and his sureties. Oo The successful bidder shall be required to furnish the City with a performance bond in the form required by law, in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount, based on the lump sum bid or the anticipated qualities and unit prices, as determined by the City.