Opportunity
Franklin County Public Schools Civicplus #94
Franklin County Solicits Used Heavy Duty Walk-In Rescue Apparatus
Posted
July 27, 2026
Respond By
August 07, 2026
Identifier
94
NAICS
423860
Franklin County Public Safety is seeking bids for a pre-owned, heavy duty walk-in rescue apparatus to support technical rescue and command operations. - Government Buyer: - Franklin County Public Safety, Finance Department - Product Requested: - One used, frontline-ready heavy duty walk-in rescue vehicle - Must be no more than 15 years old and have under 150,000 miles - 6-seat custom split-tilt cab with raised roof and high-visibility 3-point seat belts - Integrated SCBA brackets for all seats - Heavy-duty dual-zone climate control - Heavy-duty diesel engine (minimum 450 HP), examples: Cummins or Detroit Diesel - Allison 4000 EVS automatic transmission (or equivalent) - Auxiliary braking system - Walk-in rescue body constructed from marine-grade aluminum or stainless steel - Anodized aluminum roll-up compartment doors - Heavy-duty slide-out trays, adjustable shelving, and full-width transverse compartment - Generator (PTO or diesel-driven) with at least 10 kW output - Roof-mounted telescoping light tower (minimum 50,000 lumens) - High-intensity scene lights and two electric cord reels (150 feet each) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vehicle must be delivered in good mechanical, structural, and cosmetic condition, free of major rust or leaks - Vendors must provide maintenance history for the last three years and detailed photographs - All delivery and transfer fees must be included in the bid price - OEMs Highlighted: - Cummins and Detroit Diesel (engines) - Allison (transmissions) - No specific OEM is mandated, but these are cited as examples
Description
The County of Franklin is seeking sealed bids for the purchase of one (1) pre-owned, frontline-ready Heavy Duty Rescue Vehicle. The vehicle must be no more than 15 years old and have no more than 150,000 miles, featuring a walk-in style body and a 6-seat cab configuration. It will serve as a technical rescue, extrication, and command support unit and must be delivered in good mechanical, structural, and cosmetic condition. Bids must be sealed, clearly marked, and delivered to the Franklin County Finance Department by the specified deadline. Questions can be directed to Andy Pendleton, Deputy Chief, Public Safety.