Newport Civicplus #903-2026

City of Newport, KY Solicits Bids for Type I Structural Fire Engine (Pumper)

The City of Newport, Kentucky, is seeking bids for a new Type I Structural Fire Engine (Pumper) for its Fire/EMS Department. - Government Buyer: - City of Newport, Kentucky, Newport Fire/EMS Department - Products and Equipment Requested: - One (1) new, unused Type I Structural Fire Engine (Pumper) - Custom chassis (minimum 450 HP engine, Allison 4000 EVS transmission) - 1500 GPM midship centrifugal pump, 500-gallon water tank - Aluminum body with adjustable compartments, slide-out tool board, tilt-down shelf, drawer toolbox - Ladder storage (24' extension, 14' roof, 10' attic), hose bed for various hose sizes - All LED lighting, 360-degree scene lighting, Whelen warning lights, Federal Q2B and electronic sirens - Kussmaul auto-eject battery system, preferred inverter generator - Paint and graphics matching existing fleet (white reflective striping, gold vinyl lettering, Maltese cross emblems) - Equipment: 6 NY Roof Hooks, 6 Pike Poles, 8 Pike Poles, 24' Extension Ladder, 14' Roof Ladder, 10' Attic Ladder - On-site operator, maintenance, and pump training (minimum hours to be determined), with printed and digital manuals - OEM and Vendor Requirements: - Apparatus must be manufactured by a single-source OEM (chassis, cab, and body by the same manufacturer) - Service facility must be within 50 miles of Newport, KY - Manufacturer must have at least ten years' experience in fire apparatus manufacturing - No specific OEMs named; major fire apparatus manufacturers are eligible - Compliance and Standards: - Must meet latest NFPA 1900 standards, FMVSS, and all applicable Kentucky regulations - Apparatus must fit within designated fire station - Warranties: 1 year for chassis, up to 10 years for body and corrosion - Bidder Deliverables: - Detailed technical specifications, compliance statements, warranty documentation, service and training plan - Delivery and Place of Performance: - Delivery timeline to be proposed by bidder - Delivery and training at Newport Fire Station, 171 Main Street, Newport, KY - Notable Requirements: - Apparatus must be new and unused - City reserves right to reject any or all bids and award in its best interest

Description

The City of Newport, Kentucky, through its Fire/EMS Department, is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of one new Type I Structural Fire Engine (Pumper). The apparatus must comply with NFPA 1900 standards, FMVSS, and Kentucky regulations, and bidders must submit detailed technical specifications, warranty information, and delivery timelines. Bids are due by May 14, 2026, and must be submitted to the City of Newport at 998 Monmouth Street. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award the contract in its best interest.

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