Henderson County Civicplus #26 - 23

City of Henderson Seeks Turnkey Grain Bin Rescue Training Prop with Engineering and Commissioning

The City of Henderson, Kentucky is seeking bids for a turnkey Grain Bin Rescue Training Prop to enhance emergency rescue training capabilities. - Government Buyer: - City of Henderson, Finance Department (Gas Department) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Walinga (for the portable grain vacuum unit, model 3510G or approved equal) - Products/Services Requested: - Complete Grain Bin Rescue Training Prop (1 unit) - Includes steel grain storage bin (14-15 ft diameter), concrete foundation, access structures, safety and mechanical systems, electrical systems, and training components - Portable Vac Rescue Unit (1 unit) - Walinga 3510G or approved equal; trailer-mounted, gasoline-powered, minimum 700 BPH capacity, with hoses and accessories - Plastic Training Media (Alternate #1) - Non-toxic, reusable polyethylene or polypropylene pellets to fill bin to 9-foot depth for entrapment training - Engineering Services - Professional engineering design, sealed drawings, and certifications by a Kentucky-licensed Professional Engineer - Testing, Startup, and Commissioning - Includes demonstrations and operator training for all systems - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Turnkey delivery including design, construction, installation, and commissioning - All engineering work must be certified by a Kentucky-licensed Professional Engineer - One-year warranty required - Alternate pricing requested for plastic training media - Project includes all necessary permits, testing, and professional services - Substantial completion required by specified deadline, with final completion 30 days later

Description

The City of Henderson, Kentucky is soliciting competitive sealed bids for a Grain Bin Rescue Training Prop. Bids must be submitted to the Finance office at the Henderson Municipal Building or mailed to the city's PO Box by 1:30 pm on August 3, 2026. The bids will be publicly opened and read at that time. The solicitation is pursuant to KRS 45A.365 and includes instructions, general and special conditions, technical specifications, and a bid pricing sheet.

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