Three (3) Wildland Fire Flatbed Units

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry, is seeking to procure three (3) 500-Gallon Wildland Fire Flatbed Units, specifically designed to be mounted on Ford F-550 trucks. The technical specifications require a comprehensive firefighting unit with detailed requirements including a 500-gallon water tank, 10-gallon internal foam tank, high-pressure four-stage detachable pump with an 18HP gas engine, and a hose reel with 100 feet of 1-inch diameter hose. The procurement covers two delivery locations: two units to Orchard Hill Welding and one unit to Forest District 19 - Owego Fire Station. The bid opportunity was posted on July 17, 2019, with a response deadline of August 7, 2019. Bidders are required to submit pre-production drawings for approval and attend a pre-construction meeting. The contract term extends from execution until April 1, 2020, with the award being based on the total sum bid and unit pricing that includes all labor, materials, equipment, shipping, and associated costs.

This procurement opportunity is exclusively reserved for Small Business Procurement Initiative participants, meaning only self-certified small businesses approved by the Department of General Services may submit bids. Bidders must complete and submit the Reciprocal Limitations Act Form, which requires disclosure of manufacturer information and state of origin for each bid item. The contract includes provisions for nondiscrimination, contractor integrity, and responsibility requirements. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, bidders must ensure their proposed units meet strict technical specifications, including a maximum weight limit of 7,000 pounds when the tank is full. Submissions must be made through the PA Supplier Portal, with invoices to be emailed or mailed to the specified address, including the purchase order and SAP Vendor Number. The Commonwealth reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience or non-appropriation of funds, adding an additional layer of contractual flexibility.