(10) Fire Engine Pumpers

The City of Long Beach is requesting proposals for 10 fire engine pumpers (9 standard pumpers and 1 rescue body pumper) under RFP FM 22-175, with proposals due February 16, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. The contract has been awarded to South Coast Fire Equipment Inc. as of April 4, 2023.

Each apparatus must meet NFPA 1901 (2016 edition) and include a Cummins X12 500-horsepower diesel engine, Allison 6-speed EVS 4000P transmission, independent front suspension or acceptable alternatives such as Hendrickson SteerTek, Wabco 4S4M anti-lock braking with traction control, panoramic cab seating for six personnel, dual Motorola APX8500 radios, rear and side-view cameras, 7-inch touchscreen information center with vehicle data recording, and integrated climate control. Maximum gross vehicle weight rating is 44,000 pounds. Specifications also mandate Michelin tires, Alcoa wheels, LED lighting, seat belt monitoring, and Long Beach Fire Department branding. Addendum 1 confirmed acceptance of alternative front suspension systems and Class 1 vacuum and pressure gauges as substitutes for originally specified equipment. Detailed compartment layouts and electrical wiring diagrams must be provided on flash drives. Quality assurance includes third-party brake inspection and suspension durability testing equivalent to 140,000 miles of inner-city driving.

All units must be delivered fully outfitted and ready for service within the agreed timeframe following purchase order receipt, with mandatory factory inspection trips at 2 weeks, 6–9 months, and 9–12 months post-purchase order. Proposers must maintain local dealership support within 50 miles of Fleet Services Bureau, demonstrate manufacturer parts inventory of $5 million, provide 24-hour emergency hotlines, and field factory-trained mechanics.

Proposers must submit organizational capacity and experience details, five professional references, method of approach, workplan with key milestones, local service and warranty support information, financial statements demonstrating stability, and cost information. Any contract exceeding $100,000 is subject to the City's Equal Benefits Ordinance. Vendors receiving federal grant funds must complete federal debarment and suspension certification under Executive Order 12549 and Title 2 CFR Part 180 Subpart C, provide W-9 tax identification, and for corporations, LLCs, and limited partnerships, submit California Secretary of State Business Search certification. Questions were due January 11, 2023. Interviews, demonstrations, or site visits were scheduled for February 8, 2023, with anticipated contract execution April 1, 2023.