Hub Fire Engines & Equipment — Custom fire apparatus manufacturing

Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government service cooperative, has entered into Master Agreement 082025 with HUB Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd. for the manufacturing and provision of custom firefighting apparatus and fire service vehicles. This cooperative purchasing agreement is designed to serve governmental, educational, nonprofit, tribal, and public agencies across the United States and Canada. The scope of work includes the delivery of new builds, remounts, and refurbishments of structural apparatus, such as pumper, aerial, and tanker trucks, as well as vehicle upfitting and warranty services. All equipment must comply with industry standards, including NFPA 1901-2013 and ULC-S515-04, and bear the National Safety Mark for Canadian compliance. The contract has an initial four-year term starting approximately October 1, 2025, with the possibility of three one-year extensions for a total potential duration of seven years. Award selection was based on a trade-off methodology scoring pricing, solution depth, delivery capability, marketing plans, and financial viability. While the U.S. federal government is not a party to the agreement, the supplier must adhere to various federal regulations, including the Buy American Act, the Clean Air Act, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment. Deliveries are made to the participating entity's site across North America, with freight and shipping costs negotiated on a per-transaction basis.