AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING VEHICLE

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County is requesting bids for the supply of an FAA Class 4 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Vehicle. The vehicle is intended to carry rescue and firefighting equipment and personnel for the purpose of rescuing aircraft passengers, preventing aircraft fire loss and combating fires in aircraft. Proposed vehicles must be capable of providing 1500 gallons of water/aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) fire suppression, with the option of an additional supply of a 450 lb potassium bicarbonate based dry chemical (PPK) as a complimentary system only. Key features of the project include: • The vehicle must meet FAA standards for Class 4 ARFF vehicles • The vehicle must be capable of providing 1500 gallons of water/AFFF fire suppression • The vehicle must have an option for an additional supply of 450 lb potassium bicarbonate based dry chemical (PPK) • The project includes a pre-bid conference to respond to all inquiries regarding the project • The project requires a qualified interpreter for the hearing impaired upon request