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Madison County Fire Services is seeking sealed proposals for one or more 3,000-gallon extruded aluminum tanker apparatus mounted on a Kenworth T480 450hp or comparable conventional cab and chassis. The procurement is specifically for a comprehensive fire apparatus package including a side-mount Hale Q-series pump rated at 1,500 GPM, extensive emergency lighting systems, roll-up compartment doors, and numerous safety features. Unpriced proposals are due by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the Madison Chancery Clerk's Office in Canton, MS, with a final live electronic reverse auction scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CDT. The apparatus must meet comprehensive NFPA standards and includes detailed requirements for tools, equipment, and accessories such as ground ladders, pike poles, nozzles, and hoses. Delivery is expected within 180-210 calendar days from the purchase order issuance, with rigorous testing and certification requirements specified in the detailed procurement documentation.

The procurement documents do not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The comprehensive warranty package includes a two-year/36,000-mile warranty on the entire apparatus, a ten-year structural aluminum warranty, and a ten-year paint warranty, along with various component-specific warranties. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation, the complexity and specificity of the apparatus requirements suggest a significant capital investment for the county's fire services. The procurement is specifically for Leflore County, Mississippi, with the contract opportunity identified by the state ID 65a95d7ad947088ac30981fa. The detailed specifications and comprehensive equipment requirements indicate this is a strategic procurement aimed at upgrading and modernizing the county's fire apparatus fleet with high-performance, specialized emergency response equipment.