Airport ARFF Truck

Jefferson County Purchasing Department in Beaumont, Texas is soliciting sealed bids under IFB 26-051/CG for one Airport ARFF (Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting) truck, with bids due December 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. No set-aside is established. The solicitation encourages participation from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Minority Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, HUBZone small businesses, and VetHUB-certified veterans' businesses. The procurement is subject to federal funding requirements under 2 CFR 200.318–327 and Federal Aviation Administration regulations.

The 82-page specification document sets minimum technical specifications for the truck and includes general conditions, federally mandated contract provisions, and all required bid forms. Pricing must be net, F.O.B. destination, with delivery, freight, assembly, installation, training, and operating instructions included. The county is tax-exempt. Contractor performance requirements include compliance with OSHA, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements (if applicable), the Clean Air Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and other federal statutes governing federal awards.

Award goes to the responsible, responsive bidder offering best value, with price and other factors considered. The document references potential multi-year extensions subject to fiscal funding availability.

Bids must include the original plus three copies with all required documentation, and incomplete submissions are rejected as non-responsive. Bid opening is public at 1149 Pearl Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, immediately following the submission deadline. All bids remain irrevocable for 90 days after the opening date.