Explosive Ordnance Disposal Bomb Response Vehicle

Pierce County is soliciting bids from firms to purchase an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Bomb Response Vehicle for use by the County Sheriff's Office Hazardous Response Unit. The vehicle will be used for bomb disposal and will be completed and delivered to Pierce County Department of Emergency Management by July 15, 2027. The project is funded by the Federal Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program. The contractor will be required to comply with federal terms and conditions, including the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, the Clean Air Act, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Some key points to consider are: • The vehicle must be built to the specifications outlined in the bid packet, with no exceptions for modular construction. • The contractor must provide a list of exceptions and equivalents, along with detailed justifications and supporting specifications. • The contract will result in a one-time funding opportunity, with a value of $404,541. • The contractor must comply with federal contract requirements, including the use of recovered materials and the prohibition on certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment. • The contractor must provide a preference for the purchase of goods produced in the United States.