More specific additional information regarding the 107’ HEAVY DUTY AERIAL LADDER APPARATUS may be obtained by contacting Assistant Fire Chief Matt Hoppel by telephone at 406-237-6166, or via email at hoppelm@billingsmt.gov. The full bid packet may also be found on the City’s website at www.ci.billings.mt.us, by clicking on “Doing Business,” and then on “Bids.” Each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier's Check, or Bid Bond payable to the City of Billings, Montana, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. The bid security will be retained by the City Clerk until the successful bidder enters into a contract with the City of Billings. If no contract is entered into, by the successful bidder, within sixty (60) days the security may be forfeited to the City of Billings.
Successful bidders shall be required to furnish an approved Performance Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. If the successful bidder does not manufacture the chassis, the bidder shall supply a warranty bond, in addition to their performance bond, along with their signed contract. This warranty bond shall guarantee all terms and conditions of the Basic One (1) Year Limited Warranty and names both the bidder and chassis manufacturer as co-principals. This warranty bond shall be issued for the contract amount and shall remain in force for a term which is consistent with the term of the Basic One (1) Year Limited Warranty.
Bidders may withdraw their bid either personally or by written request at any time prior to the time set for bid opening. No bid may be withdrawn or modified after the time set for opening, unless and until the award of the contract is delayed for a period exceeding sixty (60) days.
The right is reserved to reject any or all bids received, to waive irregularities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept that bid which is in the best interests of the City of Billings, Montana.
The bid price will remain in effect for the duration of the model year production and within the manufacturer's capacity to produce the units. The City may place additional orders for vehicles from the prices established as a result of this bid.
The prices established from this bid may be extended to other political subdivisions within the State of Montana solely at the vendor's discretion.
The City of Billings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), which prohibit discrimination against qualified protected veterans and/or qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Published on July 16 and 23, 2021.