Request for Sealed Proposals for Purchase of 2 Fire Engines

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
PE-77623-NONST-2025-000000012
State
Georgia
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Opportunity details come from ssl.doas.state.ga.us. Updated .

About this opportunity

Emanuel County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed proposals for the purchase of two new fire engines (pumper/tankers) through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The procurement seeks fire apparatus with specific technical requirements, including a 3000-gallon water capacity, commercial chassis (Freightliner M2 112 or Kenworth T480), minimum 400 HP engine, and Allison 3000 EVS automatic transmission. Key deliverables include fire trucks that meet NFPA 1901 standards, featuring a 1000 GPM fire pump, LED emergency lighting, multiple discharge ports, crosslay pre-connects, and extensive equipment storage compartments. The RFP requires vendors to submit one original and five copies of their proposal by February 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM, with proposals to be hand-delivered or mailed to the Emanuel County Board of Commissioners. Potential bidders must submit questions to Courtney Terwilliger, County Public Safety Coordinator, via email by February 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM, with a tentative bid opening scheduled for February 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The county reserves the right to reject any proposals and award based on its best interest, including consideration of delivery timeline.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Vendors must provide proof of liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per incident and workers' compensation insurance as required by Georgia law. The county is tax-exempt, and no sales tax will be charged on products or services. Warranty provisions are comprehensive, including a lifetime warranty on the body and water tank, 10-year warranties on stainless steel plumbing and paint, and 5-year electrical system warranty. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves two fire engines with detailed technical specifications. Delivery of the fire engines is required no later than May 17, 2025, with earlier delivery welcomed. The apparatus must be new models in current production, meeting or exceeding Environmental Protection Agency regulations and industry standards. Delivery will be to the Emanuel County Emergency Operations Center in Swainsboro, GA, with the apparatus builder required to directly warrant the booster tank and certify compliance with all relevant regulations upon delivery.

Opportunity text

The Emanuel County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed proposals for the purchase of two new fire engines (pumper/tankers). Specifications and requirements are detailed within the Request for Proposal (RFP). Vendors must submit one (1) original and five (5) copies of the proposal in a sealed envelope labeled ¿2025 Fire Engines.¿ Submittals must be hand-delivered or mailed to: Emanuel County Board of Commissioners Attn: County Fire Chief 124 N. Main Street P.O. Box 787 Swainsboro, GA 30401 Deadline: February 17, 2025, by 5:00 PM Emanuel County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, waive technicalities, and award based on the county¿s best interest, including consideration of delivery timeline. Questions must be submitted to Courtney Terwilliger, County Public Safety Coordinator via email at cterwilliger@emanuelco-ga.gov by February 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The tentative bid opening date is February 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM. For full specifications, submittal requirements, and evaluation criteria, refer to the RFP document.

Files

File Type Posted
RFP for Pumper_Tanker 1_13_25.pdf PDF
Pumper_Tanker Specifications.docx DOCX document

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