SWVFD Truck 7

The Town of South Windsor, located in Hartford County, Connecticut, is seeking proposals for a new fire apparatus for the South Windsor Fire Department (SWVFD) through solicitation number 30174. The procurement specifically calls for one (1) 100-foot rear mount ladder truck with a single rear axle, equipped with a 1,500 GPM pump and 500-gallon water tank. The Request for Proposal (RFP) was released on May 13, 2025, with proposals due by June 30, 2025, at 1:00 PM EDT. Interested vendors must submit two (2) copies of their proposal to the Town Manager's office, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination. The contact person for this solicitation is Patricia Perry, reachable at 860-644-2511 or patricia.perry@southwindsor-ct.gov. The Town of South Windsor reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals if it is in the best interest of the town, and late proposals will not be considered.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. While the RFP does not specify an estimated total value or budget range, it provides comprehensive specifications for the fire apparatus procurement. Vendors are encouraged to review the complete RFP details available on the town's website and are responsible for checking for any potential addenda during the procurement process. The town allows for vendor-specified payment terms, providing some flexibility in the proposal submission. The procurement process emphasizes strict adherence to submission guidelines and deadlines, with a clear focus on obtaining a high-quality fire apparatus that meets the South Windsor Fire Department's operational requirements.