Type 3 wild land fire engine (OTA/DGS)

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of a Type 3 Wildland Fire Apparatus by the California Department of State Hospitals - Napa (DSH-N) Fire Department. The solicitation, identified as Event ID 0000031573 and Business Unit 3540, requires the successful bidder to provide a complete Type 3 Wildland Fire Engine that meets detailed technical specifications, including requirements for the cab and chassis, fire pumps, plumbing and valves, foam proportioner system, booster tank, and body construction. The engine must have a 1000 GPM double-stage centrifugal pump, a 500-gallon polypropylene booster tank, and a direct-injection foam proportioning system. The contract term and delivery timeline are not specified, but the maximum delivery period is 270 calendar days after the purchase order is issued. Bidders must submit a complete cost worksheet, narrative response, and other required documents by the due date of July 8, 2024.

The solicitation is being conducted under the Alternative Protest Process, which requires bidders to submit a written Notice of Intent to Protest before the close of business on the last day of the protest period in order to preserve their right to protest the proposed contract award. The state reserves the right to incorporate Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Special Provisions or reject bids that present an unacceptable level of risk. The procurement allows for up to 20% of the total contract/purchase order amount for state-required options, upgrades, and unforeseen components or labor. No specific set-asides or restrictions on bidder types are mentioned, and the solicitation does not provide information on incumbent vendors, current contractors, or budget ranges.