Structural Fire Engine

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
TRN2132656B1
State
Florida
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Broward County is requesting bids for the purchase of one new structural fire engine for the Aviation Department and other county agencies under solicitation TRN2132656B1, with bids due September 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. This is a fixed-price, lump-sum procurement with no set-asides or preference programs applicable. A certified Small Business Enterprise or County Business Enterprise may match the lowest non-certified bid and receive award under the standard ten-percent price-match provision for invitations to bid.

The apparatus specifications require a single-source manufacturer design, assembly, welding, and painting. The engine must deliver 510 horsepower minimum at 1600 RPM with 1850 lb-ft torque, paired with an Allison 6th generation EVS 4000P automatic transmission and a 206-inch wheelbase custom chassis rated at 50,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. The cab includes panoramic windshield, air conditioning and heating, five SCBA-compatible seats, advanced instrumentation with LCD displays, electronic stability control, anti-lock braking, automatic traction control, and supplemental restraint systems. The apparatus must achieve NFPA and FAA standards with third-party UL certification, complete a ten-mile minimum road test fully loaded, and be delivered to the ARFF Fleet Facility at 6700 Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale within 750 calendar days of purchase order issuance on an F.O.B. Destination basis.

Vendors must submit a bid bond equal to five percent of total price and, upon award, a performance bond of 100 percent of the contract amount within 30 days, each issued by a surety rated A or better by A.M. Best with Size Category XV minimum. Insurance requirements include general liability of $5 million per occurrence and aggregate, auto liability of $5 million airside and $1 million landside, and workers' compensation at statutory limits. Vendors must comply with Buy American, Build American domestic-content certification, Title VI Civil Rights, Davis-Bacon wage requirements, debarment certifications, anti-human trafficking affidavits, Domestic Partnership Act certification, FAA security protocols for airport operations, and Florida background screening and security identification display area access requirements. Addendum No. 2 replaced the specifications and requirements document in their entirety and extended the closing date from September 2 to September 14, 2026. The bid tabulation shows two submissions: North America Fire Equipment Co., Inc. at $1,397,883 and Ten-8 Fire & Safety LLC at $1,460,925.

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Scope of Work: This fixed contract is for the purchase of one (1) new Structural Fire Engine for the Aviation Department and various other Broward County agencies that may have need of these services and/or products in accordance with the Specifications and Requirements. Requested Information: BPRO's Requested Information section identifies "required" and "optional" items for submittal, however all documents and information are relevant to the evaluation process. Therefore, vendors are strongly encouraged to provide all files at time of submittal, including those listed as "optional" in BPRO, to enable a timely and comprehensive review by the County. Solicitation Requirements: (Vendor is cautioned that this is a summary only and the full solicitation must be reviewed). - Bonding Requirements Office of Economic and Small Business Development Requirements: Not applicable to this solicitation. Questions and Answers: The County provides a specified time for Vendors to ask questions and seek clarification regarding the solicitation requirements. All questions or clarification inquiries must be submitted through BPRO by the Questions due date. The County will respond to questions in BPRO (Messages section). Submittals: Vendor MUST submit its solicitation response electronically through BPRO and receive a Submission Receipt. It is solely the Vendor's responsibility to ensure its response is submitted and received through BPRO by the closing date and time. The County will not consider solicitation responses received by other means. Vendors are encouraged to submit in advance of the closing date and time. Refer to the Purchasing Division website or contact support@gobonfire.com for submittal instructions. In the event that the Vendor is having difficulty submitting a document, immediately notify the Purchasing Agent and then contact support@gobonfire.com for technical assistance.

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