Description
The City of Flint is seeking a qualified vendor to supply a fire‑apparatus “pumper” that meets NFPA 1901 (2016) standards and related FMVSS requirements. The contract covers a single unit (or multiple units under one bid) with delivery options ranging from immediate to up to ten months after order receipt, and includes optional chassis and tank upgrades. Bidders must provide performance bonds (where required), meet insurance and bonding requirements, and submit both hard‑copy and electronic proposals by the specified opening date. The procurement period is July 1 2021 – June 30 2022, and the city reserves the right to award none, some, or all items after a review period of up to 120 days.
• Required fire‑apparatus specifications: 750‑1,000 gal water tank, 1,250‑1,500 GPM pump, NFPA 1901 compliance, LED lighting, enclosed AC cab, etc.
• Delivery timelines vary: West Shore Fire (9‑10 months), Front Line Services (January 2022), Halt Fire (October 2021), R & R Fire Truck Repair (immediate).
• Optional upgrades (Kodiak) include chassis changes (+$46k or –$44k) and larger water tank (+$3,985).
• Mandatory vendor obligations: insurance (CGL, automobile, workers’ comp, professional liability), performance bond (~$2,000), local price preference (7 % for Flint‑based vendors, 3.5 % for Genesee County).