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This Solicitation opportunity from Connecticut was posted on November 25, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

RFP026-32 Ladder Truck

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RFP026-32State & Local

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The City of Meriden Fire Department is soliciting proposals for the design, construction, and delivery of a new aerial ladder fire truck, with specifications governed primarily by the latest National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Pamphlet #1901 for Motor Fire Apparatus. The apparatus must embody standard heavy automotive vehicle engineering practices tailored for the rigorous demands of emergency fire service operations. The procurement targets a fully assembled and operational vehicle meeting or exceeding minimum general and detailed construction requirements, including performance criteria, safety standards, equipment capacity, frame and suspension configurations, braking systems, and electronic controls. The apparatus shall be a 2026 model year if 2025 models are discontinued. The manufacturer retains discretion over unspecified minor design details but remains fully responsible for ensuring compliance with all specifications and applicable regulations. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the City of Meriden’s eProcurement Portal no later than January 6, 2026, by 11:00 AM Eastern Time. The submission requires clearly formatted and full-size CAD-generated design drawings, vendor forms including non-collusive and qualification statements, and any exceptions to the specifications. The contract structure is a lump sum fixed price estimated at approximately $2,243,250 with no unit-price or option quantity data provided. Key procurement conditions include adherence to Connecticut state prevailing wage laws, contractor insurance and bonding requirements conforming to city standards, and compliance with Connecticut minority business enterprise solicitation and affirmative action regulations. Inspection responsibilities rest with the contractor at the manufacturer’s facility, with final acceptance occurring upon successful delivery and verification at the fire department site in Meriden. The contract incorporates standard construction general conditions as per the EJCDC C-700 document and mandates compliance with all pertinent safety, environmental, and legal requirements throughout design, manufacture, delivery, and commissioning phases.

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The City of Meriden Fire Department is seeking a new aerial ladder truck. The design and construction of the apparatus shall embody standard automotive heavy vehicle engineering practices. The apparatus shall be designed, engineered and constructed with due consideration for the severe service nature of the fire service. The apparatus shall conform to the requirements of the current (at the time of proposal) National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet #1901 for Motor Fire Apparatus unless otherwise specified in these specifications. It is the intent of these specifications to cover the furnishing and delivery to the Meriden Fire Department of a complete fire apparatus equipped as specified herein; with the intent to obtain the best results and the most acceptable apparatus for emergency service use in the City of Meriden. These specifications cover the minimum general requirements as to the type of construction and tests to which the apparatus must conform, together with certain details as to finish, equipment and appliances with which the successful company must conform. Minor details of construction and materials, where not otherwise specified, are left to the discretion of the contractor, who shall be solely responsible for the design, engineering and construction of all features. If the 2025 model years terminated the apparatus shall be a 2026 model.

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AgencyConnecticut → Fire
Contacts2 people available
OfficeMeriden, CT, 06450, USA
Organization / AgencyConnecticut → Fire
Office AddressMeriden, CT, 06450, USA
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Susan MartelContract Specialist
Rawle DummettProcurement

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The City of Meriden Fire Department is seeking a new aerial ladder truck. The design and construction of the apparatus shall embody standard automotive heavy vehicle engineering practices. The apparatus shall be designed, engineered and constructed with due consideration for the severe service nature of the fire service. The apparatus shall conform to the requirements of the current (at the time of proposal) National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet #1901 for Motor Fire Apparatus unless otherwise specified in these specifications. It is the intent of these specifications to cover the furnishing and delivery to the Meriden Fire Department of a complete fire apparatus equipped as specified herein; with the intent to obtain the best results and the most acceptable apparatus for emergency service use in the City of Meriden. These specifications cover the minimum general requirements as to the type of construction and tests to which the apparatus must conform, together with certain details as to finish, equipment and appliances with which the successful company must conform. Minor details of construction and materials, where not otherwise specified, are left to the discretion of the contractor, who shall be solely responsible for the design, engineering and construction of all features. If the 2025 model years terminated the apparatus shall be a 2026 model.

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