Emergency Crew Transport Vehicles

The California Statewide Contract 1-22-23-21C provides a comprehensive procurement vehicle for Emergency Crew Transport (ECT) Vehicles, specifically designed for fire protection and emergency response applications. The contract covers specialized diesel-powered vehicles with comprehensive technical specifications, including a 17-passenger emergency response vehicle engineered to operate in challenging terrains such as mountain roads and forest truck trails. These vehicles are fully customizable, featuring an aluminum body, advanced emergency lighting packages, communication systems, and are designed to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, California Vehicle Code, and National Fire Protection Association guidelines.

The master IDV is awarded to BME Fire Trucks LLC and administered by the California Department of General Services (DGS), with a contract period from July 20, 2022, through July 19, 2026. The statewide contract is mandatory for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and optional for other California state departments and local governmental agencies, including state universities, K-12 schools, and community colleges. Base vehicle pricing ranges from $328,286.72 for CALFIRE agencies to $333,286.72 for non-CALFIRE agencies, with additional options for equipment packages, lettering, striping, and specialized components. The contract includes a comprehensive 10-year general warranty and allows for potential two-year contract extensions.