ITB 2026 Fire Engine Pumper Apparatus.pdf

This Invitation to Bid (ITB) is issued by the City of Lakeland, Florida, for the procurement of one new fire engine pumper apparatus. The solicitation seeks a custom-built pumper truck meeting specific technical and operational requirements for the Fire Department. Interested bidders must submit sealed bids by 2:00 PM on March 13, 2026, to the City's Procurement Department. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site inspection is scheduled for February 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Lakeland Fire Department, where prospective bidders will review specifications and the existing apparatus to ensure understanding of requirements. Award of the contract is anticipated within 30 days of the bid opening date. The contract term is not specified as a multi-year arrangement, indicating this is a one-time equipment purchase with delivery and acceptance contingent upon meeting all performance and design specifications outlined in the ITB documents.

Pricing shall be submitted as a firm fixed price for the complete apparatus, including all labor, materials, transportation, and installation costs, with payment terms to be established upon contract award. The solicitation does not indicate any designated set-asides for small, minority, or women-owned businesses. No incumbent vendor information is provided. Funding for this procurement is available through the City of Lakeland's capital budget allocation for fire department equipment and apparatus replacement. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, provide detailed specifications and engineering drawings, and include evidence of manufacturer capability and warranty provisions in their bid submissions.