Dependable Emergency Vehicles — Fire apparatus - in-stock and custom-built units available

Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, has established a cooperative purchasing Master Agreement with Dependable Emergency Vehicles for the provision of firefighting apparatus and fire service vehicles. This Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract provides a turn-key solution for participating entities, including governmental, educational, nonprofit, and tribal agencies across the United States and Canada. The scope of the agreement covers in-stock and custom-built units, including structural, specialty, and brush apparatus, as well as related services, while explicitly excluding ambulances, personal protective equipment, and separately procured chassis. The contract is effective for an estimated four-year term from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2029, with the possibility of three one-year extensions. Awardees are required to pay administrative fees between 1% and 2% of quarterly sales and must ensure all equipment is delivered in operational condition to the end-user location. The selection process utilized a trade-off methodology, prioritizing pricing, the depth and breadth of offered solutions, and the ability to deliver, among other factors. All deliverables must adhere to current applicable safety and regulatory standards and are supported by industry-standard warranties.