ITB #27-03 QUICK ATTACK FIRE APPARATUS

Butts County Board of Commissioners and Butts County Fire & Emergency Services (BCFES) are seeking sealed bids from qualified manufacturers or dealers for one (1) new Quick Attack Fire Apparatus, complete with chassis, rescue body, pump, 300-gallon water tank, warning systems, front bumper monitor, winch and specified rescue equipment.

Butts County Fire & Emergency Services (BCFES) invites sealed proposals from qualified manufacturers and dealers for one (1) new, unused Quick Attack Fire Apparatus, fully equipped and ready for service. The County seeks a capable, reliable vehicle suitable for quick attack, wildland/brush fire response, rescue operations and related emergency services. The specifications below describe functional requirements rather than a proprietary design.

Chassis and Vehicle

Preferred reference chassis: new Ford F-550 XL Super Duty, four-door crew cab, 4x4, dual rear wheels (DRW), or approved equal. Reference configuration includes approximately 203.7-inch wheelbase, 84-inch cab-to-axle dimension and 18,000-pound GVWR.

Pump and Plumbing

Rear-accessible, engine-driven fire pump with electric start, primer, safe controls, labeled intakes and discharges, tank-to-pump and tank-fill plumbing, drainage and compatible hose connections. Target pump performance: approximately 275 GPM at 50 PSI and 55 GPM at 200 PSI or demonstrated equivalent operational performance.

Water Tank and Booster Reel

Approximately 300-US-gallon corrosion-resistant, baffled water tank with fill, vent, drain and level indication. Include powered booster reel with approximately 150 feet of 1-inch hose, suitable guides and a compatible adjustable nozzle.

Front Monitor and Recovery

Front-mounted, remotely operated forestry monitor controllable from the cab, with adjustable flow/pattern and suitable pump plumbing. Provide front-mounted electric winch with at least 12,000-lb rated line pull, appropriate mounting and controls, plus suitable towing/recovery attachment points.

Rescue Body and Storage

Durable corrosion-resistant rescue body approximately 11 feet long, with an accessible open rear cargo/pump area, secure equipment storage, weather-resistant compartments, interior lighting, shelving/trays, and hose storage. Six side compartments and roll-up doors are preferred but alternative layouts providing comparable capacity, access and safe weight distribution are acceptable.

Electrical, Warning and Scene Systems

Integrated electrical distribution with overload protection, battery disconnect, shoreline/battery charging provisions, LED emergency warning and scene lighting, siren and speaker, reverse alarm, rear-view camera and operator controls.

Rescue Equipment

Include one battery-powered hydraulic rescue spreader and one battery-powered hydraulic rescue cutter, with batteries, charger and necessary accessories.

Delivery, Acceptance and Training

Price shall include delivery F.O.B. destination to Butts County, Georgia; inspection, operational demonstrations and testing, manuals, and on-site operator familiarization.

**Submission:** Bids should be typed or submitted in ink and returned in a sealed envelope marked on the outside with ITB #27-03 Quick Attack Fire Apparatus and Company Name. Bids will be received until **3:00 p.m. local time on December 15, 2026**, at the Butts County Administration Office - Purchasing Department – Suite 4, 625 West Third Street, Jackson, Georgia 30233. Bids may be submitted by mail, common carrier or delivered in person. Fax or electronic bids are not acceptable.

The following items are to be submitted:

• One (1) unbound clearly marked "Original," of the bid documents,
• Two (2) bound copy identical to the original bid documents,
• One (1) digital copy in PDF format on a USB flash drive identical to the original bid documents.

Evaluation Criteria

1. Technical capability and suitability, including proposed equivalents – 20%
2. Total proposed cost – 20%
3. Delivery schedule – 20%
4. Manufacturer/dealer qualifications and comparable references – 20%
5. Warranty, service support and training – 20%

Prices must remain valid for 120 days after proposal announced.