ITB 2026 Fire Engine Pumper Apparatus

The Thomas County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of a 2026 Triple Combination Fire Engine Pumper Apparatus for Thomas County Fire Rescue. Bids must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. local time on September 25, 2026, and must be delivered or mailed to the Purchasing Department in Thomasville, Georgia. The scope of work includes the furnishing of all labor, equipment, and materials for a fully integrated apparatus consisting of a cab, chassis, pump module, and body. The vehicle must meet strict performance standards, including specific acceleration and braking capabilities, weight distribution requirements, and compliance with NFPA standards effective January 2016 and FMVSS 121 for air brake systems. Delivery must be performed under the vehicle's own power by a qualified representative who will provide operational and maintenance training to personnel. To be considered responsive, bidders must provide a detailed set of manufacturer specifications in the same sequence as the solicitation and clearly document any equal or superior exceptions on a separate page. The award will be based on the best interest of Thomas County, considering the bidder's business integrity, financial resources, facilities, and experience. Mandatory requirements include a 10 percent bid bond, comprehensive general and automobile liability insurance, and a certification of vehicle stability per NFPA 1901. Additionally, the manufacturer must own at least two separate service facilities, one in the north and one in the south of the US, and must not have had a performance bond called in the last ten years. Bids that fail to provide required specifications, omit required forms, or contain unlisted deviations will be rejected.