Air & Light Truck

The Polk County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids for a new fire department air and light truck through a Request for Bids (RFB) process. The procurement is specifically for a fully equipped emergency vehicle that meets NFPA 1906 standards, with comprehensive specifications covering chassis requirements, body construction, storage compartments, lighting, and electrical systems. Qualified vendors are invited to submit proposals, with bids due by 4:00 PM on December 17, 2024, at the Commissioners Office located at 216 Main Street in Cedartown, Georgia. Interested bidders must obtain bid documents from the Polk County Administration Office or download them from the county website (www.polkga.org). Potential vendors must submit any requests for interpretation or changes in writing to Fire Chief Mike Hanuscin (mhanuscin@polkga.org) at least five calendar days before the bid opening. The county reserves the right to select the bid that best serves its interests and will evaluate submissions based on compliance with detailed specifications and overall value.

The RFB does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The successful bidder will be required to deliver the apparatus under its own power and provide comprehensive training to department personnel. The procurement appears to have been approved through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, suggesting potential federal funding involvement. The winning vendor will be expected to provide a 5-year unlimited mileage warranty and a 10-year structural warranty for the air and light truck. Additionally, the county will facilitate two on-site inspection trips for department personnel during the vehicle's build process. While specific budget details are not disclosed in the available documentation, the procurement is for a specialized emergency response vehicle, which typically represents a significant capital investment for a county fire department. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate full compliance with the detailed technical specifications and provide evidence of their capability to meet the county's rigorous requirements.