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Buckley Fire & Emergency Services is in need of annual inspection and testing of 4 pumping apparatus vehicles, 75 foot aerial ladder and 250 total feet of ground ladders. All this equipment must be conducted in order to keep the apparatus up to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. This ensures that all fire apparatus, vehicles, vehicle apparatus, and ladders are fully operational, and capable throughout the year. Upon completion, the tests will have a certificate of authentication stating that the performed tests are good for at least one year. See attached PWS for full requirements details.

This is a Request for Proposal for Fire Apparatus & Ground Ladder Testing and Certification. This solicitation is being issued as RFQAGLT042023, which incorporates provisions for commercial items. The Government intends to award a Fixed-Price contract on an Unrestricted basis. The associated NAICS code for this acquisition is 541380.

See attached document, "RFP_Apparatus Ladder Testing_Updated April 2023" for full instructions to offerors.