INVITATION FOR BID BRUSH TRUCK BODY, FIT OUT & SKID INSTALLATION

Project Information

Bid Title
INVITATION FOR BID BRUSH TRUCK BODY, FIT OUT & SKID INSTALLATION
Issuing Agency
Town of Lincoln
Location
Massachusetts
Published Date
Nov 10, 2025
Closing Date
Nov 26, 2025
Government Level
State & Local
Status
Closed
Ref. #
20251103
Original Source
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Project Description
Bid Number: 20251103
Bid Title: INVITATION FOR BID BRUSH TRUCK BODY, FIT OUT & SKID INSTALLATION
Category: Fire Dept
Status: Open
Description:

The Town of Lincoln is requesting bids for the supply and furnishing of a brush truck body, fit out & skid installation for the Lincoln Fire Department as outlined in the specifications contained herein. We are committed to fostering diversity through our public policy to better serve our community. As such, we promote diversity, equity and inclusion through our procurement practices and strongly encourage such businesses (minority, women, veteran, service-disabled veteran, disability and LGBT-owned) to submit proposals to work with us.

Bid packages are available for pick up between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, Mon – Fri at the Lincoln Fire Department, 169 Lincoln Road, Lincoln, MA 01773 (781-259-8113 phone) or may be downloaded online via the town's website at www.Lincolntown.org .   For further information, contact Chief Brian Young, Fire Chief, 781-259-8113 phone, For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. .

All Bids must include all of the items and options described in the attached Specifications. All deliveries must comply with the Specifications. The Bidder is to supply a list of at least five (5) fire trucks built by the bidder for the purposes of reference checks as specified herein.

A mandatory information session and inspection shall be held at the Lincoln Fire Department Headquarters, 169 Lincoln Road, Lincoln, MA 01773 on 11/20/25.   Bidders who cannot attend this session must request special arrangements for inspection no later than 11/13/25.

Bids for all items described in the Specifications are due no later than 12:00 PM on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, via delivery to Chief Brian Young, Fire Chief at Lincoln Fire Department, 169 Lincoln Road, Lincoln, MA 01773.

Publication Date/Time:
11/10/2025 12:00 PM
Closing Date/Time:
11/26/2025 12:00 PM
Submittal Information:
Chief Brian Young, brian.young@lincolntown.org
Bid Opening Information:
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Pre-bid Meeting:
November 20, 2025 at 10:00AM
Contact Person:
Chief Brian Young, Fire Chief, 781-259-8113 phone, brian.young@lincolntown.org.
Download Available:
www.lincolntown.org
Qualifications:
Bids will only be considered from companies that have been in the business of emergency apparatus manufacturing without interruption for a minimum period of no less than ten (10) years.

Bids shall only be accepted from corporations registered to do business in this state. Bidders must submit a copy of a current "Certificate of Good Standing" from The Secretary of State. No contract or purchase order shall be awarded to any bidder not meeting this requirement.

Special Requirements:
Due to the highly specialized nature of fire apparatus repair, emergency vehicle technicians (EVT's) employed by the bidder shall be in conformance with NFPA standards 1915 and 1071. The bidder shall employ E.V.T. and ASE certified personnel including a minimum of one (1) employee that carries a current "Master EVT/ASE" certification for fire apparatus. Proof of current certifications must be supplied with the bid.

All painting shall be performed by ASE qualified painters who have been trained in the automotive paint system to be applied to the vehicle. Proof of current certifications must be supplied with the bid.

There shall be no exceptions to this requirement. Bids from organizations that do not meet these requirements shall be immediately rejected.

Miscellaneous:
It is the intent of the department to ensure that parts and service are readily available for the apparatus specified. CONFIRMATION OF SERVICE CAPABILITIES WILL BE A MAJOR CRITERIA FOR AWARD OF THIS BID. To ensure proper service, no bid will be accepted unless the bidder has a facility within fifty (50) miles of the town of Lincoln, MA. The facility must provide access to parts and service for emergency vehicles. The facility must be staffed by full-time personnel who are properly trained and EVT certified in the operation and repair of fire apparatus, including the fire pump. In addition, the facility shall have access to the complete inventory including major pump parts, body components, electrical items, fire apparatus hardware, etc., and shall offer in-house services including pump overhaul, body fabrication, collision repair, and a paint shop complete with a cross flow booth with air makeup and bake options to ensure the highest quality paint finish available. The bidder must be able to conduct an on-site pump test at a suitable pump test station.

Bids from companies who use third party service personnel, facilities, or who do not offer a service center will be immediately rejected.

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Commodity Codes
  • NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
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