IFB 7CA07044 - Type I Fire Engine Rental Services

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is seeking bids for IFB 7CA07044, a solicitation for Type I Fire Engine Rental Services across Amador County, Amador City, and Amador Pines CDP. The procurement will allow the agency to rent up to seven (7) Type I Fire Engines on a month-to-month basis, with a contract period from June 30, 2025, through June 29, 2028. Bidders must provide fire engines that meet specific minimum specifications, including strict requirements for model year, pump capabilities, vehicle configurations, and safety features. The bid submission deadline is May 29, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time, with a public bid opening scheduled for May 30, 2025, at 2:15 P.M. The contract will utilize a unique ranking system where work is initially assigned to the lowest-ranked bidder, with the potential to engage up to three bidders if the primary contractor cannot fulfill the entire equipment request. Evaluation criteria will focus on compliance with technical specifications, pricing, and the ability to provide fire engines that meet CAL FIRE's operational requirements.

While no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal is mandated, the state encourages DVBE participation and may offer a DVBE incentive during the evaluation process. CAL FIRE has established a 25% Small Business participation goal, and certified Small Businesses or companies willing to subcontract 25% of their bid to certified small businesses are strongly encouraged to submit proposals. Pricing for the contract will be structured based on monthly rates, mileage, and hours of use, with the total contract amount to be determined during the award process. The multi-vendor approach suggests the potential for several contractors to be awarded portions of the contract, ensuring comprehensive equipment availability. Although specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the procurement's scope of up to seven fire engines indicates a significant potential contract value. The procurement aims to maintain flexible, reliable fire engine rental services to support CAL FIRE's emergency response capabilities across the specified jurisdictions.