ITB 2026 Pierce fire Engine Pumper Apparatus

The Thomas County Board of Commissioners is seeking bids for a 2026 Pierce Fire Engine Pumper Apparatus. The apparatus should meet the specifications outlined in the bid document, including a Freightliner M2-106 chassis, a Waterous CXPA pump, and a 1000-gallon poly tank. The bid should include all necessary labor, equipment, and materials for the fire apparatus. The bidder should provide a detailed description of the apparatus, construction methods, and equipment proposed, and indicate whether they comply with each item in the specifications. Some key features of the apparatus include: * A 4-door crew cab with a high roof * A side control pump house with a 34" wide pump module * A Waterous CXPA pump with a capacity of 1250 GPM * A 1000-gallon poly tank * A foam system with a 30-gallon tank * A hose bed with a capacity of 1500' of 2.5" hose and 400' of 1.5" hose * A ladder storage compartment with a 24' Duo-Safety ladder * A warning light system with a Whelen Freedom IV-Q lightbar and multiple LED lights * A siren system with a Federal Q2B siren and a Whelen SA315P speaker The bidder should also provide information about their company, including their experience in building fire apparatus, their manufacturing location, and their engineering source. The bidder should also provide a list of at least five fire departments/municipalities in the region that have bought a second time from the representing dealer.