New 4,000 Gallon Mobile Water Supply Fire Apparatus/Tanker

Pulaski County, Georgia, is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of one new, unused, current-model-year or newer 4,000-gallon mobile water supply fire apparatus/tanker. The vehicle must be complete and ready for emergency service, featuring a commercial 2-door tandem-axle heavy-duty chassis, such as a Kenworth T-880 or approved equal, and a midship single-stage centrifugal fire pump. The apparatus must comply with the latest edition of NFPA 1900, as well as federal, Georgia, and DOT/ICC commercial vehicle requirements. Key safety features include Electronic Stability Control and a maximum governed fire-service speed of 60 mph where required by NFPA. The contract is a firm fixed-price award granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Evaluation is based on price, technical compliance, financial and production capacity, past performance, and the ability to meet the delivery schedule. Bidders must provide a guaranteed delivery date, as late delivery will incur a penalty of at least 100 dollars per calendar day. Payment is set at 100 percent upon final delivery and written acceptance by the County, following successful inspection and testing. Submission requirements include a signed bid form, a completed technical compliance matrix, detailed specifications, a warranty schedule, and a certificate of insurance. Bidders must also provide a SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier and complete federal certifications regarding suspension, debarment, and anti-lobbying. The procurement follows federal standards under 2 C.F.R. and includes a preference for goods produced in the United States. Bids must be submitted by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on November 23, 2026, with a public opening scheduled for December 4, 2026.