P-260002 Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Apparatus

The Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority is seeking to purchase a new, unused Class 4, commercially produced 4-wheel drive diesel engine driven Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle for an Index C airport. The ARFF vehicle is intended to carry rescue and firefighting equipment for the purpose of rescuing aircraft passengers, preventing aircraft fire loss, and combating fires in aircraft. The award is contingent upon approval and receipt of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and use of the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Program. Key aspects of the project include: • The ARFF vehicle must be a commercially produced, 4-wheel drive diesel engine driven vehicle. • The vehicle must be able to carry rescue and firefighting equipment. • The vehicle must be suitable for an Index C airport. • No prototype components can be installed on the ARFF vehicle.