What the buyer needs
AI summaryWalker County Government seeks proposals for five new custom Class "A" pumper apparatus. The apparatus must be new, of current design and manufacture, and meet or exceed minimum specifications. Award will be based on the proposal offering the best overall value, considering factors beyond just purchase price. These include warranties, service capabilities, parts availability, and vendor experience. The county intends to award the contract to the vendor whose proposal provides the best overall value and meets all RFP requirements. The county reserves the right to negotiate pricing and reject non-compliant proposals.
Scope of work
- Five (5) new purpose-built custom Class A pumper apparatus
- Purpose-built custom fire apparatus chassis
- Pump, tank, body, chassis, engine, and transmission components
- Apparatus delivery under its own power
- Delivery documentation and certified testing certifications
- Minimum of two County inspections at manufacturer expense
- Factory-authorized personnel training for Walker County Fire Rescue personnel
- Minimum representative stay for delivery and setup
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Compliance with specifications | Not specified |
| Purchase price | Not specified |
| Warranty | Not specified |
| Service support | Not specified |
| Parts availability | Not specified |
| Delivery schedule | Not specified |
| Manufacturer and Vendor experience | Not specified |
| Quality and workmanship | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Established favorable reputation in the field of fire apparatus construction
- Capable of providing five apparatus within delivery requirements
- Demonstrated satisfactory performance on contracts of similar nature, size, complexity, and magnitude
- Capable of providing prompt service and replacement parts
- Required business licenses from city or county
Documents to include with your response
- Formal Proposal
- Contractor Registration & References
- Supporting Project Narrative & Documentation
- Georgia Security & Immigration Compliance Act Affidavit (Contractor & Subcontractors)
- IRS Form W-9
- Detailed contractor specifications and component manufacturers
- 1/2-inch-to-1-foot scale drawing of exact apparatus proposed
- Statement of Exceptions to NFPA standards or RFP specifications
- Copies of all applicable manufacturer and component warranties
- Proposal Schedule / Itemized estimate of price per apparatus
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy and flash drive
- Instructions
- Deliver two (2) complete original hard copies in a sealed envelope and one (1) PDF copy on a flash drive to Walker County Government, Attention: Lisa Richardson, County Clerk, 101 South Duke Street, P.O. Box 445, Lafayette, GA 30728. Envelopes must be properly labeled with RFP number 2026-11 and project title.