Request for Proposals: Fire Dept Tanker

VILLAGE OF RHINEBECK REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

ONE (1) ALUMINUM TANKER
WITH 1500 GALLON PER MINUTE PUMP
AND A 2000 GALLON TANK
ON A CUSTOM CHASSIS

Take note that the Village of Rhinebeck ("Purchaser") shall receive sealed proposals from qualified manufacturers for the furnishing of one (1) Aluminum Tanker with 1500 GPM pump and a 2000-gallon tank on a custom chassis.

Bid specs can be picked up at the Village Hall or emailed by request to: mmcclinton@villageofrhinebeckny.gov

Bids shall be received no later than 4:00 PM on April 4, 2025 at the Village Clerk’s office: 76 E. Market Street, Rhinebeck, New York 12572. (845) 876-7015.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR SEALED BID MARKED “NEW TANKER TRUCK” AND ONE COPY

RIGHT TO REJECT PROPOSALS

The RFP does not commit the Village to award a contract, pay any cost incurred in the preparation of a proposal in response to this RFP or to procure or contract for services. The Village intends to award a contract on the basis of the best interest and advantage to the Village, and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received as a result of this request, to negotiate with all qualified proposers or to cancel this RFP in part or in its entirety, if it is in the best interest of the Village to do so.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Village of Rhinebeck strongly encourages all firms qualified and certified as Women/Minority Business Enterprises (W/MBE) to submit proposals. The awarded vendor shall make a good faith effort to ensure that W/MBE are given the maximum opportunity for any sub-contracts.

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER

The Bidder shall make accurate statements as to apparatus weight and dimensions. All bids shall include a complete detailed manufacturer's line drawing of the proposed apparatus. Purchaser standards for bidding Automotive Fire Apparatus must be strictly adhered to, and all bid forms and questionnaires must be completed and submitted with the bid.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Any Bidder who does not understand any portion of the specifications and/or requirements, or who wishes to present a question on the same, shall do so in writing to the Purchaser. You may EMAIL your questions to: Chief Bryant Knapp - chiefknapp@villageofrhinebeckny.gov

By order of the Village Board of Trustees

Martina McClinton
Village Clerk