Acceptance Government Bids & RFPs

The bid is due on or before 12:00 PM on May 6, 2026. The pricing must be firm through January 31, 2027.

The bid notice states that the Burke County Board of Commissioners has the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

The bid notice states that bids must be received no later than May 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time. Late submissions will not be accepted and will be returned unopened.

The bid notice states that payment terms are Payment upon delivery.

The bid notice specifies minimum warranties including: Chassis: 1 year, Body: 10 years, Electrical: 2 years, Paint/Corrosion: 10 years, Pump: 7 years, Stainless Plumbing: 10 years.

The bid notice states that bids will be evaluated based on: Compliance with specifications, total cost and value, warranty and service capability, delivery timeframe, vendor experience and past performance.

The bid notice states that bidders shall have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience manufacturing fire apparatus, provide proof of authorized dealership if applicable, provide documentation of liability insurance and business licensing, and meet single-source manufacturing requirements.

The bid notice indicates that a pre-bid meeting is optional upon request, and attendance is optional but strongly encouraged.

The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.

The bid notice states that all questions must be submitted in writing by May 7, 2026.

The bid submission deadline is May 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

The bid notice mentions budget and payment terms as part of the contractual agreement, but specific details are not provided in the excerpt.

The bid notice states that the bid shall warrant that the costs quoted for services are not in excess of those which would be charged any other individual or entity for the same services performed by the prospective contractor.

The bid notice states that the contract award will not be final until ESD 112 and the prospective contractors have executed a contractual agreement, and that ESD 112 reserves the right to make an award without further negotiation of the bid submitted.

The bid notice defines a esponsible bidder as having the ability, capacity, and skill to perform the contract, good character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency, the ability to perform within the time specified, quality of performance of previous contracts, and compliance with laws.

The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties for non-compliance, but it does mention that in case of failure to clean up, ESD 112 may remove the rubbish and charge the cost to the contractor.

A pre-bid site meeting is to be scheduled with Jeff Grimes, indicating that a site visit is a mandatory part of the process.

The bid notice does not mention any requirement for sample submission.

Protests must be submitted in writing to the ESD 112 purchasing manager, within three days.

The bid notice states that RFQs will be received at the Winchendon Town Hall until 10:00 a. m. , Thursday, May 7, 2026. No late bids accepted.

The town manager reserves the right to accept the bid deemed in the best interest of the town of Winchendon.

This is a request for qualifications (RFQ) for the project above.