Hazardous Materials Battalion Chief Apparatus

The City of Pittsburgh, on behalf of the Equipment Leasing Authority, is requesting proposals for one Hazardous Materials Battalion Chief Apparatus—a four-door pickup truck configured for the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire—with proposals due July 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in Pittsburgh. The City seeks 18 percent Minority-Owned Business Enterprise participation, 7 percent Women-Owned Business Enterprise participation, and 5 percent Veteran-Owned Small Business participation, with good faith commitment documentation required.

The scope requires a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4-wheel drive crew cab with 6.6L V8 gasoline engine (401 hp), 10-speed automatic transmission, and 10,450 lbs. GVWR, manufactured in the United States and compliant with NFPA 1900 standards, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations. The apparatus must include comprehensive emergency warning and communications equipment (Whelen lighting and siren systems, two Motorola APX 6500 P25 mobile radios, Cradlepoint 5G router with 15-year data subscription, HAAS Alert R2V and R2R safety systems with 15-year subscriptions, and FLIR K95 thermal imaging camera). The proposer must demonstrate at least ten years of continuous fire apparatus upfit experience, perform all fabrication, electrical, and graphics work in-house without subcontracting, and maintain a factory service facility or authorized contracted service facility within four hours of Pittsburgh with 24/7/365 support availability.

Pricing must be firm and fixed with no escalation clauses. The proposal must include multiple unit purchase discount structures, pre-payment options, and minimum three-year contract opportunities. The successful contractor will provide a 24-month bumper-to-bumper warranty, 36-month general warranty, five-year engine warranty (or 100,000 miles), and ten-year LED lighting warranty, with repairs completed within 30 calendar days. The proposer must submit a bid bond equal to 5 percent of the total bid amount. The proposer must attend a mandatory preconstruction conference and final factory inspection at the manufacturer's facility, with all costs borne by the manufacturer. Written questions are due July 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Contract award is anticipated for August 2026.