Heavy-Duty Trucks, Generators, Parts and Service

The Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government is seeking bids for heavy-duty trucks, generators, parts, and services through Invitation for Bid #IFB260056, targeting specialized maintenance and repair capabilities for fire department equipment. The procurement specifically focuses on suppliers with factory certification for Cummins diesel engines, including ISX 500 HP, X12 500 HP, ISX 11, ISM, and X12 models. Bidders must demonstrate comprehensive service capabilities including custom brake and hydraulic line fabrication, certified chassis dyno testing, and secure indoor/outdoor service facilities. The evaluation criteria will assess vendors across four key areas: labor rates (35 points), core list parts pricing (30 points), manufacturer core list parts pricing (30 points), and service turnaround time (5 points), with a total of 100 possible points. The bid was released on August 8, 2025, with a question-and-answer period closing August 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM, and final responses due August 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM through the Bonfire electronic portal. Multiple awards may be made, with contracts potentially renewable annually for up to five years.

The procurement includes specific diversity and inclusion requirements, with goals for Minority Business Enterprises (15%), Female Business Enterprises (5%), and Hispanic Business Enterprises (0.5%). Vendors must complete Good Faith Efforts documentation and comply with Louisville Metro's "ban the box" hiring practices, which prohibit criminal history inquiries on initial employment applications. Local vendor preferences (5% bid reduction) and minimum wage preferences (5% reduction for businesses paying at least $10.10/hour) are available. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 general liability coverage, statutory workers' compensation, and automobile liability coverage. Certified vendors from various categories are encouraged to apply, including Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Disabled Business Enterprise (DIBE), LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE), and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) designations. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the procurement and multi-year potential suggests a significant opportunity for qualified vendors with robust service capabilities in heavy-duty truck and generator maintenance.