Purchase of Two Fire Engines

The City of Champaign’s Fire Department is issuing an RFP to procure two fully‑spec’d fire engines. Vendors must submit competitive proposals that include technical specifications, pricing, bonding (10 % of total proposal value), and compliance with local diversity and equal‑opportunity requirements. The procurement process includes a question‑submission deadline (Oct 1, 2026), a final proposal due date (Oct 15, 2026), and evaluation criteria covering compliance, cost, vendor capability, financial strength, and past performance. Successful bidders will be required to provide a payment and performance bond, adhere to CDAP minority‑ and women‑business participation goals, and execute a contract with the City of Champaign. • Scope: Manufacture, deliver, and install two fire engines per attached specifications. • Mandatory documents: proposal form, bond, disclosure affidavit, affirmative‑action forms, CDAP utilization form, and any required certifications. • Financial security: 10 % proposal bond; potential payment and performance bond after award. • Evaluation factors: compliance, price, technical capability, financial capacity, past performance, and diversity‑goal compliance. • Delivery/installation timeline not explicitly stated; vendor must meet City’s schedule.