Fouts Bros — Firefighting apparatus

Master Agreement 082025 is a cooperative purchasing contract between Sourcewell, a Minnesota service cooperative, and Fouts Bros, Inc. for the provision of firefighting apparatus and fire service vehicles. The contract establishes a solution for participating governmental, educational, nonprofit, tribal, and public agencies across the United States and Canada. The scope of work includes the delivery of new, remounted, or refurbished vehicles categorized as structural apparatus, such as pumpers and aerials, as well as specialty and brush/wildland-urban interface apparatus. Comprehensive services including installation, customization, maintenance, repair, and technical support are also required. The agreement has an initial term of four years, effective from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2029, with the possibility of up to three one-year extensions. Under the terms of the contract, participating agencies receive a 15 percent discount from the MSRP on all standard vehicle models and catalog-listed options, with additional volume discounts available through case-by-case negotiations. The procurement process involved a solutions-based RFP evaluation focusing on financial viability, delivery capabilities, marketing plans, and pricing. All administrative coordination is managed through Sourcewell, with performance and delivery occurring nationally across the U.S. and Canada.