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The Grosse Ile Township Fire Department is requesting bids for a vehicle exhaust extraction system. Bids are due by 3:00 PM on May 1, 2026, which is also the public bid opening time. Vendors must have at least 10 years of experience in vehicle exhaust extraction systems specific to the fire service, and the proposed product must have been on the market for a minimum of 10 years. The fire department is tax-exempt. A 5-year parts and labor warranty is required on all system components, with a lifetime warranty on aluminum extrusions. Payment terms are 100% of the total bid price upon installation, unless a prepayment discount is opted into. The successful bidder will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds. Insurance requirements include general liability and workers' compensation. All materials and workmanship must comply with applicable codes and regulations, including NIOSH, UL, NFPA, NEC, NFPA ****, AMCA, IMC, UMC, ANSI, and ASME. The system includes eight total apparatus connections with undercarriage exhaust, featuring track-based and rail-based systems, an exhaust fan, control panel, tailpipe adapters, and commissioning/training. The award will be to the lowest responsible bidder, considering price, quality, delivery terms, and serviceability.
The bid notice states that the bidder shall make delivery within the timeframe agreed upon by the bidder and the fire department following formal approval of the bid by the township board of trustees. Failure to deliver within the specified time shall constitute a breach of the agreement.
The bid notice states that the fire department will pay 100% of the total bid price upon installation of the equipment, unless it determines in its sole discretion to opt into a prepayment discount. No prepayment shall be made without securing an appropriate performance bond from the bidder.
The bid notice states that the township of Grosse Ile requires a 5 years parts and labor warranty on all system components and lifetime on all aluminum extrusions.
The bid notice states that bids will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder complying with the conditions and specifications presented herein. Although price is a major consideration, the fire department also considers the quality of product, terms of delivery, serviceability, and any other factors permitted by law.
The bid notice states that proposals shall only be considered from companies that have an established minimum 10 yrs. and favorable reputation in the field of vehicle exhaust extraction systems specific to the fire service. The product being proposed and supplied must have been in the market place for a minimum of 10 yrs.
The bid notice states that failure to deliver within the specified time shall constitute a breach of the agreement.