Class 5 Medium Duty Commercial Truck (BFD)

The City of Boston Procurement Department is requesting sealed bids for one new Class 5 Medium Duty Commercial Truck configured as a Fire Brush Unit for the Boston Fire Department, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM and public opening at One City Hall Square Room 808, Boston.

The scope specifies a 2026 Ford F-550 4x4 Crew Cab chassis with custom fire apparatus upfitting meeting or exceeding NFPA 1906 standards. The apparatus includes a custom aluminum flatbed body (110 inches long by 94-5/8 inches wide), 300-gallon polypropylene water tank with 10-gallon foam cell, 20-horsepower Honda-powered fire pump (275 gallons per minute at 50 PSI), two electric rewind booster hose reels with 200 feet of 1-inch hose each, Class A foam system with Scotty foam eductor, Whelen Justice Lightbar and LED warning lights, Whelen sirens and speakers, two telescopic scene lights, front LED bar light, rear surface-mounted and swivel scene lights, and modular storage compartments. The Ford chassis features a 7.3L V8 gasoline engine (350 horsepower), ten-speed automatic transmission, 4x4 electronic shift, and upgraded GVWR of 19,500 pounds. All electrical systems operate on 12-volt DC with custom console controls, water and foam tank monitoring, battery charger infrastructure, and compartment illumination with door ajar warning. The vehicle is designed for wildland and urban interface firefighting operations.

Bidders must be certified dealerships for the specified vehicle and agree to warranty service. All brand names and catalog numbers provided are for identification only; substitutions must be clearly indicated with deviations noted. Compliance documentation and the Wage Theft Prevention Form CM-16 are mandatory. Delivery is due by September 28, 2026, and bidders must specify the number of days required from award to delivery. The contract term is one year and is contingent upon appropriation availability. The City of Boston Truck Side Guard Ordinance applies; fire engines are exempt from side guard requirements. Contact Chris Radcliffe at 617-635-3422 or Christopher.Radcliffe@boston.gov for bid information.