Crew Carriers

Tillamook County and the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) are seeking to procure five custom-constructed crew carriers to be mounted on 2021 Ford F-550 Chassis for fire protection purposes. The invitation to bid (ITB 1340) specifically requires 9-person crew carriers that will be delivered and installed by the selected vendor. The procurement process mandates that all five crew carriers must be delivered no later than 250 calendar days from the date of the purchase order. Bids were due on January 5, 2022, at 2:00 PM PST, with ODF planning to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders were permitted to offer alternate brands that meet or exceed the specified quality and performance levels, and the evaluation will focus on meeting the technical specifications and providing the most competitive pricing. The total contract value will be determined by multiplying the unit price by the quantity of five crew carriers.

The solicitation does not include any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types, suggesting open competition for potential vendors. Only one bid was received from Braun NW, with a total bid amount of $458,800.00 for the five crew carriers. The funding for this contract will come directly from ODF's budget, and no incumbent provider was identified in the documentation. The procurement appears to be a straightforward purchase of specialized equipment for fire protection services, with the primary focus on acquiring functional, high-quality crew carriers that meet the department's operational requirements. The contract allows ODF to purchase the crew carriers at the pricing provided in Section J of the ITB, with the expectation that the selected vendor can meet the delivery and installation specifications within the prescribed timeline.