What the buyer needs
AI summaryBurke County is requesting bids for one new commercial-chassis fire pumper. The pumper must have a two-door cab, a 1,250-gpm pump, and a 1,000-US-gallon water tank. Bids are due by November 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time and must be submitted in a sealed envelope. The required technical response includes a firm base price, itemized exceptions, and delivery schedule. The manufacturer shall supply and integrate the chassis, pump, tank, body, and electrical systems. The apparatus must meet specific requirements for size, maneuverability, load capacity, safety, and service access.
Scope of work
- One new commercial-chassis fire department pumper (Kenworth preferred, Freightliner acceptable)
- Two-door conventional cab with 2 forward-facing seating positions
- 1,250-gpm midship centrifugal fire pump (Hale Qmax preferred)
- 1,000-US-gallon polypropylene water tank
- Corrosion-resistant aluminum fire apparatus body and 12-volt electrical system
- Manufacturer-supplied loose equipment (deck gun, ladders, hoses, brackets, nozzles)
- Delivery to designated fire station and at least 1 full day of on-site operator training
- Independent third-party pump certification and required compliance testing
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Conformity with the specifications | Not specified |
| Total delivered price | Not specified |
| Delivery schedule | Not specified |
| Service and warranty support | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Comply with applicable federal and state vehicle requirements
- Comply with automotive fire apparatus provisions of NFPA 1900, 2024 edition
- Serve as single point of responsibility for compatibility, testing, delivery, and warranty coordination
Documents to include with your response
- Signed cover page and Bid Form
- General arrangement drawing
- Component makes and models
- Projected axle loads and remaining payload
- Itemized exceptions and price-adjustment terms
- Delivery schedule
- Compliance documentation and written warranties
- Service support information, service locations, travel charges, and claim procedures
- Compartment data (clear door openings, usable dimensions, shelf ratings, total volume)
- Separately priced options and alternate chassis pricing
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed envelope
- Instructions
- Deliver or mail to Burke County Board of Commissioners c/o County Manager, 602 N Liberty Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830, with 'Burke County EMA Pumping Apparatus Bid' clearly visible on the outside.