Fire Pumper Tanker Vehicle Replacement

The Municipality of Oliver Paipoonge has issued solicitation 36-2026 for the supply, manufacture, and delivery of one new Fire Full Response Pumper Tanker Apparatus. The required vehicle must feature a single-axle chassis, a 1250 GPM Hale pump, and an elliptical poly water tank with a capacity of 2,000 U.S. Gallons. The apparatus must be brand new and comply with the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Act, NFPA 1901, and CAN/ULC-S515 standards. Key deliverables include the vehicle delivered F.O.B. to Rosslyn, Ontario, certified engineering drawings provided prior to manufacture, two digitized operation and maintenance manuals, and comprehensive operational and technical training for department personnel. Proposals must be submitted electronically by November 30, 2026, and must include a completed compliance table for all specifications. Evaluation is based on a point system covering technical capabilities, financial pricing, and service support, with the municipality reserving the right to award the contract to the proponent that best serves its interests. Successful bidders must provide evidence of general liability, automobile, and professional liability insurance, as well as a Workers Compensation Board Certificate of Clearance. Payment terms are set at 28 days after receipt of invoices, with no prepayments allowed and potential holdbacks per the construction act.