Fire Engine and Tractor Drawn Aerial Proposal

The Santa Monica Fire Department is soliciting proposals for the procurement of one Type 1 custom Fire Engine and one custom Tractor Drawn Aerial Truck under solicitation number 472, with responses due by June 11, 2026. The procurement is governed by a best-value award approach, where cost, technical competence, and ability to meet the work plan each carry equal weight at 20 points, while other factors such as references, quality control, specification compliance, and value-added services are evaluated on a 10-point scale. The contract requires the bidder to be an authorized OEM fire apparatus manufacturer with an established service and maintenance center within 100 miles of Santa Monica, and a written OEM authorization letter must accompany the proposal. Delivery must occur within four years of contract execution, with mandatory pre-construction, midpoint, and final inspections conducted at the manufacturer’s facility, and a possible fourth “Final Final” inspection at the bidder’s expense if delays occur. The apparatus must comply with NFPA 1901, NFPA 1911, and SAE standards, including mandatory testing such as magnetic particle and dye penetrant weld inspections, ultrasonic component analysis, proof load testing of cables, and hydraulic fluid certification—all performed and certified by independent third-party laboratories. Equipment mounted on the vehicles includes two SCBA units per NFPA 1981, axes, crowbars, salvage covers, multiple extension and roof ladders, specialized tools, and a certified dry chemical fire extinguisher. The vehicles must meet strict marking and safety standards, including 4-inch-wide retroreflective striping covering specified percentages of the cab and body per NFPA 1901, fluid labels for all operational systems, and mandatory safety signage regarding occupant seatbelt use and apparatus movement restrictions. Protective measures for aluminum components include Alodine 5700 coating and ECK corrosion control, with electrical systems required to use red for positive and black for ground wiring. The contract imposes strict labor compliance requirements under California prevailing wage laws, prohibits undocumented workers, and mandates commercial liability, automobile liability, and workers’ compensation insurance with the City named as additional insured. A five-year bumper-to-bumper warranty covering all components is required. Proposals must include certifications on non-discrimination, compliance with the Levine Act, disclosure under the Oaks Initiative for equity interests exceeding 10%, and the Living Wage Ordinance if the contract exceeds $54,200. All submissions must be made