North Carolina eVP #445-20-D-3651-2

Granite Falls Solicits Bids for Two Smeal 100' Mid-Mount Platform Fire Trucks

The Town of Granite Falls in Caldwell County, North Carolina, is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of two Smeal 100' Mid-Mount Platform Fire Trucks, funded entirely by a Community Development Block Grant. - Government Buyer: - Town of Granite Falls, Town Hall (Town Manager Daniel Cobb) - OEMs and Vendors: - Smeal (primary OEM for fire truck body and ladder platform) - Spartan (chassis/cab) - Cummins (engine) - Allison (transmission) - Raydan (air ride axle) - Michelin (tires) - FireTec (scene lighting) - Whelen (warning lights) - Products/Services Requested: - Two Smeal 100' Mid-Mount Platform Fire Trucks - Spartan Gladiator 99" wide EMFD Flat Roof Cab - Triple Frame Rail Chassis (lifetime warranty) - Cummins X-15 605hp Motor - Allison 4000 EVS Transmission - Raydan Air Ride Rear Axle - Michelin 425 XZY3 Front Tires and 315 XDN2 Rear Tires - Control Maxx Multiplex Electrical System - Steertek Front Axle (45-degree turning radius) - 8 Position Occupant Protective Air Bag System - Seating for 6 firefighters, Extreme Duty Interior, Power Windows, Dura-Bright Aluminum Wheels - Multi-tone Black Onyx Interior - FireTec Scene Lighting, Whelen Warning Lights, Eagle Eye 360 View camera system - Smeal Custom Built 100" wide Body, 254 cu ft linex compartments - 100' Mid Mount Ladder Platform (98' horizontal/100' vertical reach) - 4 Deep Penetrating Outriggers, 1000-pound Tip Load Unrestricted, CP-84 Chrome Water Way - 19.5 cu ft Platform, Flat Floor Platform, Bi-Fold Door, Unrestricted Operation at 12 degrees below grade - AL-11 Multiplex Platform controls, GS-36 Sub Construction Torque Box, FP-4 Stabilizing System - 5-section ladder with 10' overlaps, Blue LED Rung Lighting, Firetec Tip and Under platform lighting - 2-year Bumper to Bumper General Warranty - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Bidders must provide comprehensive descriptive literature and specifications - Any deviations from the specifications must be clearly documented - Delivery to Granite Falls, NC is required - The Town encourages participation from small, minority-, and women-owned businesses - Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes; electronic submissions are not accepted - The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will evaluate for operational suitability and compliance

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of a Smeal 100' Mid-Mount Platform Fire Truck including graphics and travel expenses for four individuals to the final inspection. The project is funded by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and aims to purchase fire equipment for the Town of Granite Falls in Caldwell County. Bids must be submitted sealed by 2 PM on August 28, 2026, at the Granite Falls Town Hall, and electronic submissions are not accepted. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award the contract in the best interest of the Town. Bidders are encouraged to offer equipment that meets or exceeds the specified capabilities and to include comprehensive descriptive literature and specifications with their bids.

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