C.E.T. Fire Pumps — Fire and rescue vehicles

Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, has entered into Master Agreement 082025 with C.E.T. Fire Pumps Mfg. Ltd. for the cooperative purchasing of firefighting apparatus and fire service vehicles. Specifically, C.E.T. Fire Pumps is awarded under Category 3 for Brush and Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Apparatus. The contract is effective for an initial term of four years, starting October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2029, with potential extensions up to a maximum of seven years. This agreement allows eligible participating entities, including governmental, educational, nonprofit, and tribal agencies across the United States and Canada, to procure specialized fire suppression vehicles featuring corrosion-resistant polypropylene bodies. The contract utilizes a best-value trade-off methodology for award, with pricing weighted at 40 percent and non-price factors, such as solution depth and delivery capability, accounting for the remaining 60 percent. Participating agencies receive a 6 percent discount from the list price before shipping, with additional volume discounts of 1 to 2 percent available based on quantity. C.E.T. Fire Pumps, a Canadian corporation, maintains ISO 9001 certification and ensures compliance with NFPA and CAN/ULC S515 standards. The supplier is obligated to provide quarterly transaction reporting to Sourcewell and adhere to various federal compliance standards, including anti-terrorism provisions and telecommunications restrictions.