This contract is a sealed‑bid solicitation for the City of Worcester to obtain scheduled preventive‑maintenance services for its fire‑apparatus fleet. The work includes engine and transmission services, general preventative checks, and state vehicle inspections, to be performed at a vendor facility within 10 mi of the city’s fire‑department hub, with same‑day or next‑day turnaround. The base term is one year with two optional one‑year renewals, and the award is on a firm‑fixed‑price basis with no price adjustments. Apple Truck and Trailer was the lowest‑total bidder and was awarded the contract.
• Scope: Preventative maintenance on 60 fire apparatus (no transmission fluid), 30 with transmission fluid/filter, 30 state inspections, plus 50 hours of non‑preventive repair labor.
• Requirements: Vendor must have $1 M CGL, $1 M auto liability, workers‑comp coverage, CORI compliance, gender‑identity policy, MWBE disclosures, and wage‑theft certification.
• Delivery: Work done at vendor’s shop (≤10 mi), city drops off/picks up each unit, and guarantees same‑day or next‑day service.