County of Grande Prairie No. 1 - Request for Proposal - Five (5) Type 3 Wildland Fire Apparatus (Multi-year)

The County of Grande Prairie is seeking proposals for the purchase and delivery of five Type 3 Wildland Fire Apparatus over a three-year period, with the goal of ensuring operational consistency and securing long-term cost efficiencies through multi-year pricing. The solicitation, identified as AB-2026-02942, invites qualified proponents to submit detailed bids covering the supply and delivery of the specified fire apparatus, with an emphasis on volume-based savings and optimized pricing across the contract term. All proposals must align with the technical and operational requirements outlined in Section A of the RFP Particulars, and proponents are strongly encouraged to structure their bids to reflect the advantages of a multi-year commitment. The RFP was posted on April 23, 2026, with a submission deadline of June 11, 2026, and is managed by the County of Grande Prairie No. 1 as the contracting authority, even though the listing is under the Government of Canada's procurement portal. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Lynda Caron, Contracting Authority, reachable via email at lcaron@countygp.ab.ca. Proposals must be submitted through the designated platform, and the place of performance is located in Alberta. Although the NAICS code 336120 indicates vehicle manufacturing, the focus is on acquiring fully configured wildland fire apparatus suitable for regional emergency response needs, with no set-aside provisions applicable.