Regional Emergency Response Team (RERT) Hazardous Materials Vehicle

The Wyoming Office of Homeland Security is procuring up to three custom hazardous materials response vehicles for the Regional Emergency Response Team (RERT), specifically targeting a replacement for vehicles originally purchased in 2004. The procurement seeks a specialized emergency vehicle with a custom aluminum body designed to meet NFPA 1901 standards, featuring four-person full-tilt cabs, all-wheel drive capabilities, and comprehensive equipment storage for hazardous materials response operations. Vehicles must be manufactured and assembled in the United States, with specific requirements including advanced electrical systems, comprehensive scene lighting, traffic advisor capabilities, and specialized equipment mounting provisions. The Request for Proposal (RFP) requires bidders to submit detailed technical specifications, engineering drawings, and comprehensive proposals through the Public Purchase online bidding system by May 1, 2025, at 2:00:00 PM Mountain Time. Evaluation criteria will assess proposer background and experience (10 points), staffing and project organization (5 points), project work plan (20 points), contract performance approach (10 points), and cost analysis (65 points), totaling 110 possible points.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposers must maintain a factory-authorized service center within 250 road miles of the purchaser's location and provide two factory inspection trips as part of the contract requirements. The total budget is approximately $1 million per vehicle, which includes a 10% contingency for potential inflationary costs. Successful vendors will be required to conduct comprehensive training for RERT members and provide extensive warranty coverage, including a two-year general limited warranty, five-year low voltage electrical warranty, and ten-year structural and paint warranties. The State of Wyoming reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and will award the contract to the most responsive and responsible proposer. Insurance requirements are substantial, with coverage ranging from $1,000,000 to $6,000,000 across various liability categories, and the vehicle must include a $6,000 equipment payload allowance.