AFD Unit 24B387 - Command Center Fabrication

The City of Austin is issuing an Invitation for Quote (IFQ) for the custom command center fabrication and repair services for Austin Fire Department Unit 24B387, a Ford F350 CrewCab 4X4 vehicle (Solicitation No. IFQ 7800 JV1001). The procurement encompasses design, engineering, and fabrication of a complete command center configuration including structural modifications, integration of operational systems, and final assembly. Specific line items include repair labor (hourly rate), two battery isolators (ISOLATOR-SUPO-1315-200 model, 200 AMP bi-directional sensing units), two Trojan T31 12-volt 31-AGM deep cycle automotive batteries, FSV custom command fabrication, and miscellaneous parts and shop supplies. Qualified contractors must demonstrate a minimum of three consecutive years of experience providing parts and repair services to municipalities within the last five years, operate a full-time manufacturer-authorized warranty repair facility, maintain secure vehicle storage, and employ a minimum of two qualified service technicians with verifiable certifications. The contractor must provide all labor, parts, equipment, materials, tools, supervision, and transportation for repairs, with vehicle pickup and return within one working day of notification or by mutual agreement. All work must comply with applicable Texas state regulations and federal safety standards, and the contractor shall provide a 12-month labor warranty and a 12-month parts warranty or manufacturer's standard warranty, whichever is longer, covering defects in material and workmanship at no additional cost. The solicitation was posted on May 15, 2026, with quotes due by June 1, 2026, and the procurement specialist is John Villanuvea; a post-award meeting may be required within thirty calendar days after contract award, with site visits potentially conducted during the contract term to verify compliance with performance requirements.

The IFQ documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations eligible to respond, nor do they identify disadvantaged enterprise requirements or incumbent vendors. No existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are detailed in the available documentation. The pricing structure requires bidders to submit detailed unit prices for each line item on the provided quote form, with extended prices and total bid amounts calculated automatically; however, specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the solicitation materials. Delivery terms require FOB destination with prepaid and allowed delivery by the vendor, with options for common carrier or vendor delivery. Invoices should be emailed to the ordering service center location, with statements mailed to the City of Austin Department Fleet Mobility Services at 1190 Hargrave Street, Austin, Texas 78702. All bid submissions must include company name, printed name, and email address on the official quote form.