Westlake Engine Fire Apparatus

Franklin County, Virginia is requesting proposals for the purchase and delivery of one fire engine/pumper apparatus from qualified manufacturers and authorized dealers, with proposals due September 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM. The apparatus may be new or a demonstrator model (2024 model year or newer, with fewer than 5,000 miles at delivery), and the County reserves the right to reject any proposal that does not meet mandatory minimum specifications.

The scope includes a fire engine/pumper with a minimum 750-gallon water tank, 1,500 GPM fire pump, 450 horsepower diesel engine, and seating for six firefighters. All ground ladders must be mounted on the officer's side. The vendor must demonstrate access to a brick-and-mortar service center within 75 miles and identify mobile service availability. A three-year warranty is required. Delivery must occur within 90 days of purchase.

Vendors proposing demonstrator or stock units must provide complete documentation including maintenance records, accident history, and current photographs. All pricing must be presented as a firm, total purchase price with clearly identified taxes, fees, delivery charges, and other applicable costs. The County will evaluate proposals based on compliance with mandatory specifications, purchase price, apparatus condition and mileage, delivery time, warranty coverage, and local service capability.

Written questions are due by September 16, 2026. No bidders' conference or site visit is specified. All proposals must be submitted sealed to the Franklin County Finance Office, Attn: Corey White, 1255 Franklin Street, Suite 111, Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151. Standard Virginia procurement provisions regarding non-discrimination, drug-free workplace compliance, debarment status, and ethics in public contracting apply.