Fire pumper apparatus

Paulding County Board of Commissioners is requesting sealed bids for one pumper "pump and roll" apparatus engine for the Paulding County Fire Department, with bids due May 3, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Paulding County Watson Complex, Administration Building, 240 Constitution Boulevard, Dallas, Georgia.

Bidders must submit the Bid Proposal Unit Price Form provided with specifications. All bids require a Bid Bond in an amount equal to five percent of the total bid, or alternatively a certified check, cashier's check, or cash. The successful bidder must furnish performance bonds and provide valid proof of insurance meeting the Owner's requirements, demonstrate bonding capacity equal to 100 percent of the bid cost through a surety company with an AM Best rating of A-6 or greater, and supply three references for similar work. Surety and insurance companies must be listed in the Federal Registry of Companies holding Certificates of Authority and Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds and licensed by the Georgia Insurance Department and Georgia Secretary of State.

The contract was awarded to Rosenbauer South Dakota, LLC for $421,993.00. All proposals remain subject to acceptance for 90 days after opening. Bidding documents and specifications are available via email request to purchase@paulding.gov. All questions regarding specifications or the bid process must be submitted in writing to the Purchasing Office at purchase@paulding.gov. Bids received after the deadline or by telephone or facsimile will not be considered. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive formalities, and re-advertise. All bidders are invited to attend proposal opening and read-aloud at 10:00 a.m. on May 3, 2022.

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