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

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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. Related Documents: Lincoln Brush Truck Specification FINAL

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Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

William Francis Galvin

Goods and Services submission confirmation

The following Goods and Services submission was

successfully received.

Planned date of publish is 11/3/2025

Awarding Agency

Agency Name Town of Lincoln

and Address:

Bid Number: 20241105

Contact Information

Name:

Daniel Pereira

Title:

Asst. Town Administrator

Phone:

7812592603

Fax

Email Address:

pereirad@lincolntown.org

Notify email address listed when final publish date assigned.

Address:

(if different

from above)

Estimated

Rate

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 (781-259-2600 phone) or may be

downloaded online via the town's website at www.Lincolntown.org. For

further information, contact Chief Brian Young, Fire Chief, 781-259-2600

phone, brian.young@lincolntown.org.

Contract Information

Duration

Bid Release 11/05/2025

Date

12:01AM

Release

Time

Bid Deadline 11/26/2025

Date

12:00PM

Deadline

Time

Additional

Information

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.

This page can be printed for your records.

BRIAN J. YOUNG

INVITATION FOR BID

BRUSH TRUCK BODY, FIT OUT & SKID INSTALLATION

________________________________________________________________________________________________

BID ADVERTISMENT

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,

brian.young@lincolntown.org.

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 at 10:00AM. 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.

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS

This full Invitation for Bid is comprised of:

1) Bid Advertisement…………………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 1

2) Table of Contents……………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 2

3) Pre-Bid Meeting Information………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 3

4) Bid Submission Instructions……………………………………………………………………………………. Page 3

5) Intent of Specifications………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 3

6) Exceptions……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 3

7) Qualifications of Bidders………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 3

8) Service Requirements…………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 4

9) Emergency Vehicle Service Qualifications………………………………………………………………. Page 4

10) Project Management…………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 4

11) Bid Response Requirements………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 4

12) Completion/Inspection ………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 5

13) Warranty Information……………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 5

14) Rule for Award………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 5

15) Town’s Right to Reject Bids……………………………………………………………………………………. Page 5

16) Project Specifications…………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 6

17) Attachment A – Authorizations……………………………………………………………………………… Page 15

18) Attachment B – Certifications……………………………………………………………………………….. Page 15

19) Attachment C – Sample Town of Lincoln Contract…………………………………………………. Page 16

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3. PRE-BID MEETING INFORMATION

No bid will be accepted unless the prospective bidder has thoroughly inspected the skid unit to be remounted and

become fully knowledgeable as to the work to be performed. In order to allow all potential bidders an opportunity to

be acquainted with the unit and specifications, a mandatory information session shall be held at the Lincoln Fire

Department Headquarters, 169 Lincoln Road, Lincoln, MA 01773 on 11/20/25 at 10:00AM. Bidder who cannot attend

this session must request special arrangements for inspection no later than 11/13/25.

4. BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

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.

The outside of the sealed envelope must be clearly marked "Lincoln Fire Department, Brush Truck" with the name

of the bidder on the exterior of the envelope. All bids received after the specified time and date will be rejected. The

Town reserves the right to waive any informality, to accept or reject, in whole or in part, any or all bids, and to take

whatever other action may be deemed to be in the best interest of the Town.

The bidder shall include the following information with their bid:

• Number of miles from the Town of Lincoln to the bidder's facility which must be owned and operated by the

bidder (maximum 50 miles)

• The number of truck service bays at the bidder's service facility (minimum 8 bays)

• The length of time the bidder has been in the emergency vehicle manufacture and repair business (minimum

10 years)

• Details of body/collision repair, fabrication, paint booth, and pump test service facilities

• Copies of EVT, ASE, and paint certificates.

By submitting a bid, the Bidder agrees that its bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of 60 days,

Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays excluded, after the due date for receipt of the bids.

The Town will review all submissions and, within 60 days of bids being due, will award this contract to the lowest

responsive and responsible bidder who meets the qualifications of this document. Equipment must be delivered within

the timeframe specified in the contract unless otherwise agreed. Per Massachusetts laws payment for goods can only

be released once the equipment has been delivered and accepted.

5. INTENT OF SPECIFICATIONS

These specifications cover minimum requirements as to the type of construction, finish, and tests to which the apparatus

must conform, together with certain details as to equipment and appliances to be furnished. Minor details of

construction, materials, where not otherwise specified, are left to the discretion of the contractor who shall conform to

industry standards along with applicable requirements of the current NFPA standards.

6. EXCEPTIONS

Substitutions, deviations, clarifications, or exceptions to these specifications must be listed on a separate page marked

"EXCEPTIONS" and must be accompanied by adequate data to allow the Fire Chief to determine acceptability. Proposals

that are found to have deviations without listing them will be rejected.

7. QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS

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.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

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