Bid #66812-26-008 Fire Rescue Truck

The City of Douglas, Georgia, located in Columbia County, is seeking bids for a new Fire Rescue Truck through Bid #66812-26-008, with sealed proposals due on September 23rd, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. The procurement involves a custom-built fire apparatus based on a Ford F-550 chassis, featuring a 1500 GPM Hale fire pump, 300-gallon water tank, and comprehensive emergency response capabilities. Specific requirements include a four-door crew cab with 4x4 drivetrain, foam system, multiple equipment compartments, advanced electrical systems, warning lights, scene lighting, and specialized storage for SCBA bottles and hard suction hoses. Potential bidders must submit three copies of their proposal, marked with the bid number, and include a completed company information sheet and reference sheet. The City reserves the right to accept the lowest, most acceptable bid and can reject any or all submissions, with bids to be publicly opened and read in the City Council Chambers. Technical inquiries can be directed to Fire Chief Casey Wright at (912)-327-0166, while procurement questions should be addressed to Purchasing Agent Anthony Folsom at (912) 389-3463.

The City of Douglas is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate, including in employment of disabled individuals. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The procurement includes a comprehensive warranty package covering multiple components: a one-year complete apparatus warranty, ten-year body and plumbing warranty, five-year paint warranty, and two-year electrical system warranty. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the detailed specifications suggest a significant investment in a high-end, custom emergency vehicle with rigorous performance and safety standards. Interested vendors are instructed to obtain the complete Invitation to Bid from the city's website (www.cityofdouglasga.gov) under the "Bids and Contracts" section, with potential disqualification for failure to respond appropriately. The final delivery location is specified as 123 W Cherry St., Douglas, GA 31533, with bids to be F.O.B. Destination. Manufacturers like Akron Brass, Whelen, and Kussmaul Electronics are referenced in the specification, indicating potential component suppliers for the fire rescue truck.