LDV Inc. — Emergency response vehicles and trailers

Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, has entered into a Master Agreement with LDV Inc. for the provision of firefighting apparatus and fire service vehicles. This cooperative purchasing contract, identified as 082025, provides a wide range of specialty equipment, including ARFF vehicles, rescue units, mobile foam units, custom trailers, and Brush and Wildland-Urban Interface apparatus. The scope of work is turn-key, encompassing the design, customization, installation, refurbishment, maintenance, and training required to deliver fully operational solutions to participating governmental, educational, nonprofit, and tribal agencies across the United States and Canada. The agreement is effective through December 8, 2029, with a base term of four years and the possibility of up to three one-year extensions. LDV Inc., a certified small business, provides nationwide delivery via company-employed drivers, with specific discounts available to participating entities, including a 2.98 percent discount from line-item pricing and additional volume-based discounts ranging from 0.5 to 1 percent. The contract was awarded based on a trade-off evaluation process that prioritized pricing, the depth and breadth of solutions, and the supplier's ability to deliver and market the equipment. Compliance is mandated with various federal regulations, including the Buy American Act and EPA recovered materials guidelines, though the U.S. federal government is not a direct party to the agreement.