Fannin County Fire Department Aerial / Ladder Request for Proposal

The Fannin County Fire Department is seeking a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a new aerial/ladder truck apparatus, with proposals due by January 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time. The procurement is specifically for a new demonstration or stock unit featuring a minimum 95-foot ladder to replace an existing 1983 75-foot Spartan/E-One apparatus. The department requires a comprehensive fire apparatus with a 1500 GPM pump and a 4-person cab, with delivery expected by April 2026. Respondents must submit sealed bids marked "ATTN: SHERRI WALKER, COUNTY CLERK - SEALED BID" and can access complete RFP documentation on the Fannin County website or at the Commissioner's Office. The proposal must include detailed documentation such as a statement of tip load structural safety factor and specific chassis details. Required equipment for the apparatus includes ground ladders, pike poles, and trash hooks, with optional add-on equipment available for potential inclusion in the proposal. Bidders are encouraged to propose "off-the-shelf" or "demo" new apparatus that meet the specified requirements.

The procurement is partially funded through FEMA Assistance to Firefighter Grant Funds, which may influence the selection process and available budget. While specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, potential respondents should be qualified apparatus manufacturers capable of meeting the technical specifications. The project is located in Fannin County, Georgia, with Douglas County listed as the associated jurisdiction. No incumbent vendor information or specific integration requirements were mentioned in the available documents. Though precise budget ranges were not specified, the involvement of FEMA grant funding suggests there may be specific financial parameters guiding the procurement. Interested vendors should carefully review the full RFP documentation to ensure complete compliance with all technical, operational, and submission requirements for this critical public safety equipment procurement.