500 Gallon Attack Foam Trailer

City of Tulsa Finance Department
Invitation for Bid (IFB)
IFB 26-435
Supplies or Services Requested: 500 Gallon Attack Foam Trailer
Department: Fire Department
NIGP Commodity Code(s): 340-07
Solicitation Schedule
EVENT DATE
IFB Issue Date 04/22/2026
Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference 04/30/2025 at 09:30 AM CST
Virtual - email assigned buyer for invite
Deadline for Questions 05/11/2026
Submitted to assigned buyer via email. 10 Days prior to IFB due date
Bid Submission Date 05/20/2026
Either mailed or delivered to City Clerk address. Bids
are open the day after the due date.
If You have any questions or need additional information, contact the Assigned Buyer:
Darin Johnson, Buyer | darinjohnson@cityoftulsa.org
All questions should be emailed with IFB 26-435 on the subject line.
Submit Bids (sealed) to:
City of Tulsa - City Clerk's Office
175 E. 2ND St., Suite 260
Tulsa, OK 74103
Bids (2 total:1 original, 1 copy) must be sealed and either mailed or delivered.
Write the Bid Number, Supplies or Service requested (as listed above) and Bid
Opening Date on the lower left corner of the outside of Your Bid envelope. Feel
free to use included packing slip. No faxed or emailed Bids will be considered.
Barring certain circumstances (Section III-5), Bids received after the stated date
and time will not be accepted and will be returned to the Bidder unopened.

IFB 26-435 | 500 Gallon Attack Foam Trailer | Issue Date: 04/20/2026
I. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
1. Overview and Goals
The goal of this solicitation is to secure a source to provide a 500 Gallon Attack Foam Trailer for
use by the Fire Department of the City of Tulsa.
2. Term of Contract
The City intends to award a one-year annual contract. The City may offer the Seller the opportunity
for additional one-year terms. The City also reserves the right to make multiple or partial awards.
To do business with the City, You must agree to the terms and conditions of the City's standard
Purchase Agreement, indicated by Your Authorized Agent's signature on the Purchase Agreement.
Capitalized terms used in this IFB and not defined in the Purchase Agreement shall have the
meanings as ascribed to them in Title 6, Chapter 4 of the Tulsa Revised Ordinances.
The entire Invitation for Bid (IFB), including any additional information submitted by Bidder and
Accepted by City will be included as part of the Agreement between Seller and City. All sheets of
this IFB (including Sections I-VI) must be submitted.
Authorized Agent
Several parts of the Bid (Affidavits, Purchase Agreement) must be signed by an "Authorized
Agent." An Authorized Agent means an agent who is legally authorized to bind the Seller under the
law of the state in which the Seller is legally organized. For instance, under Oklahoma law, the
Authorized Agent for each of the following types of entities is as stated below:
o Corporations - the president, board chair or board vice chair (or the vice president if the corporation
was formed in Oklahoma) can sign; others can sign if they have and provide the City with (i) a corporate
resolution giving them authority to bind the Seller, and (ii) a recent certificate of secretary indicating
the authority is still valid and was in full force and effect on the date of the signature. (See IFB Section
VI for sample of a Certificate of Secretary)
o General Partnerships - any partner can sign to bind all partners.
o Limited Partnerships - the general partner must sign.
o Individuals - no additional authorization is required, but signatures must be witnessed and notarized.
o Sole Proprietorship - the owner can sign. Any other person can sign if s/he provides a recent Power
of Attorney, signed by the owner, authorizing him/her to bind the sole proprietorship.
o Limited Liability Company (LLC) - any manager of the LLC elected by the members of the LLC, or
any member signing as manager of the LLC. All other signers will need a Consent of Members signed
by all the Members of the LLC authorizing their signature on or up to 30 days before the date of their
signature. (See Section VI for sample of a Consent of Members)
Entities organized in states other than Oklahoma must follow the law of the state in which they are
organized.
It is recommended that Signatory Authorization Documentation for the
Authorized Agent is included at the time of Bid Submission.
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II. SCOPE OF SERVICES AND SPECIFICATIONS
1. Scope of Services
The City of Tulsa is requesting Bids for a 500 Gallon Attack Foam Trailer for the Tulsa Fire
Department.
Delivery Requirements
All prices quoted shall be based on delivery F.O.B. Tulsa, Oklahoma or to any other points as may
be designated in the Specifications, with all charges prepaid by Seller to the actual point of delivery.
Bids must state the number of Days required for delivery under normal conditions.
Absolutely no items over 500lbs. may be directly shipped to the City requiring the City personnel to
unload from the shipping truck or trailer. The City carries no responsibility for any damages incurred
during an unloading occurrence. All unloading shall be the responsibility of the Seller and/or shipping
entity.
2. Specifications
The Bid must meet or exceed the following Specifications.
In the Specification Tables below, the Bidder shall respond in writing to each minimum requirement
listed in the Bidder's Offering - Specification Description column. Written descriptions shall be
legible if handwritten and of a similar font size if typed. Whenever asked to "describe", the written
description must include details such as size, capacities, dimensions, materials used in construction,
etc. A full and complete description is required to reasonably evaluate the Bid, so all pertinent
information is required. Your ability to present the City with sufficient information to reasonably
understand the item being bid and whether it meets the Minimum Specifications Desired relies on
the written information provided in this table.
You are required to describe Your proposed equipment in the Bidder's Offering - Specification
Description column, in terms that correspond with the minimum Specifications shown. You may
not answer in the space provided as to whether You meet the Specifications by responding with
terms as "yes", "meets", "same as", "complies", "similar", or "refer to attached" terms. If
these terms are utilized, it shall result in Your Bid being considered as non-responsive and it will
be rejected.
If bidding an equivalent, You must include descriptive manufacturer's literature (technical
specification sheets) verifying the information You provided in the Bidder's Offering -
Specification Description column with Your bid submission. Failure to provide such literature
when offering an equivalent shall result in Your Bid being considered as non-responsive and it will
be rejected.
The following specifications are for a mobile foam trailer of 500-gallon capacity with various
options and accessories for use as a firefighting unit. The trailer is intended to be towed by
a support vehicle to the scene of a fire and/or various types of spills for the purpose of
resupplying foam concentrate to fire apparatus and/or proportioning foam for fire attack.
A one-person operation shall allow for the proportioning and resupplying of foam concentrate
to the operating vehicles at the scene of major incidents. Product shall be completely brand
new and of the best quality materials currently used in commercial practice for emergency
vehicle fabrication. Materials that deteriorate when exposed to sunlight; extreme weather or
operational conditions shall not be used or shall have a means of protection against such
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conditions that will not prevent compliance with performance standards. Protective coatings
that chip, crack, or scale with age or extremes of climatic conditions or on exposure to heat
or cold shall not be used. Vendor shall demonstrate that the product offered for this trailer is
a proven type foam resupply trailer of a type that has been manufactured for (and
successfully used by) other emergency services.
The Seller shall be certified to the ISO 9000:2001 standard. A user list of at least 75 trailers in
field use must be submitted. The trailer must be road tested prior to delivery.
The foam resupply trailer offered shall comply with all applicable and Motor Carrier
Safety Regulations concerning size, weight, brakes, lights, load rating and balance.
Conformance must meet FMVSS # 108, FMVSS #115, FMVSS # 120, and FMVSS #
125 as stated in FCR title 49. The trailer shall comply with the NFPA 1901 chapter 26
Standard on fire department trailers. Incoming exemptions applicable to municipal fire
departments shall be permitted. Weight shall be distributed equally as practical over the axles
and tires of the fully loaded vehicle. Fully loaded units that are unbalanced during stand-
alone or while being towed will not be accepted. Tires shall equal axle or exceed weight rating.
The use of proven nonmetallic materials in lieu of metal is permitted if that use contributes
to reduced weight, lower cost or less maintenance and there is no degradation in
performance or increase in long term operations and maintenance costs. The foam resupply
trailer must be constructed with lowest possible center of gravity when fully loaded with foam
concentrate, tools and the appliances specified herein. Performance must be commensurate
with smooth and safe highway and moderate off highway operation. Proper weight and
balance configuration is essential.
Item 1: 500 Gallon Attack Foam Trailer Specification Table - Descriptions of Bidder's
Offering
Item Minimum Specifications Bidder's Offering - Specification Description
Required
Make Offered:
500 Gallon Attack Foam
General
Trailer or Acceptable
Description Model# Offered:
Equivalent
TRAILER OPTIONS
Not to exceed (approx..) 210" Describe:
Size: long, 88" wide, 84" high when
measured from surface
Tandem 5,200 pound axles Describe:
Axles: are to be used on the trailer.
Minimum 235/80R16 tires with Describe:
a minimum capacity of 2,500
lbs each at 100PSI. A full size
spare tire with wheel to match
the four primary wheels and
Tires:
tires. A storage compartment
at the back of the tank
provided for the wheel and
tire.
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Item Minimum Specifications Bidder's Offering - Specification Description
Required
16 X 6 white spoke rated at Describe:
2.500 lbs each.
Individual electric brake for
Wheels: each wheel.
A stainless center cap and
chrome lug nuts for each
wheel.
A 2-5/16" ball hitch on a 2" Describe:
tube mounted in a holder on
the tongue of the trailer for use
Tow Hook: by the towing vehicle. Safety
chains rated 10,000 lbs. per
pair provided at the front of the
trailer
A breakaway line provided to Describe:
activate brakes should the
Brake Actuator:
trailer become uncoupled from
the tow vehicle.
3ea heavy-duty 12 volt electric Describe:
jack stands mounted to
provide support during stand
alone trailer operations. 1ea,
Jack Stands: 3,500 lb. stand on the front
and 2ea 3.500 lb. jacks on
rear, (This affects the rear
angle of departure clearance)
A set of wheel chocks Describe:
provided for stand-alone
firefighting operations
Wheel Chock:
mounted to the angled
surfaces of the street side
fender
Dual 3" x 7" LED red flashing Describe:
warning lights mounted on the
rear and both sides of the
trailer and white platform lights
mounted in the work area with
one at the license plate
Lights: bracket. D.O.T. LED standard
brake lights and directional
signals provided. A separate
weatherproof switch for the
work and emergency lights
provided on the tongue of the
trailer.
Heavy duty all weather type Describe:
Wiring: insulated wire sized properly
for all applied loads and
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Item Minimum Specifications Bidder's Offering - Specification Description
Required
protected from damage by Describe:
Wiring: foam concentrate overflow and
(Continued) normal use. All wiring originate
from front trailer plug. An
electrical schematic is to be
provided for wiring tow vehicle.
One (1ea) aluminum diamond Describe:
plate platform on front A-frame
Work of trailer (aft of hitch) and One
Platforms: (1ea) aluminum plate platform
provided at the rear of the
trailer
Gross Describe:
The GVW of the trailer not to
Vehicular
exceed 10,000 lbs.
Weight (GVW)
FOAM TANK
500 gallon PT II E propylene Describe:
foam tank. Low Center of
Size:
gravity type with adequate
baffles
Clear visual liquid level site Describe:
gauge convenient to
Gauge:
operator's area at the front of
the trailer
Two (2) can poly-tub with Describe:
hinged liquid tight cover that
will prevent foam concentrate
Fill tower: from splashing out of the fill
tank during movement and
provides for reverse filling to
control agitation.
Two (2) 2" pressure/vacuum Describe:
Vents: vents installed into the foam fill
tower.
A 1.5" NSTF valved drain Describe:
plumbed off the sump.
A cap and chain provided.
Drain:
Outlet to terminate ahead of
the wheels.
FIRE ATTACK EQUIPMENT
Provide two valved 0-1-3% Describe:
Preconnect 120 gpm balance pressure
Foam eductors piped from
Handlines: the main water manifold. Each
eductor controlled by a 1.5"
bronze body 1/4 turn valve
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Item Minimum Specifications Bidder's Offering - Specification Description
Required
and terminate with NSTM Describe:
hose threads.
One educator each piped to
each side of the trailer. Each
outlet labeled with permanent
Preconnect engraved label.
Foam "K CROSSLAY 1" and
Handlines: "ATTACK CROSSLAY 2"
(Continued) The eductor valve controls and
metering knobs in reach of the
operator while standing on the
front work platform. Each
valve color coded to the
hosebed labels.
Provide a pre-piped 500-gpm Describe:
foam monitor equipped with a
constant gallonage variable
pattern 1% -3% Hydro-foam
Foam Monitor:
nozzle. A 3" riser and
valve riser provided for the
gun from the driver's side of
the manifold.
A TFT UE-350-NJ 350 GPM Describe:
150 psi foam eductor
provided. The eductor
plumbed off the 6" manifold
with 3" piping and have
an Akron 8830 bronze body
1/4 turn valve with chrome
handle. The foam concentrate
Large Capacity
line connect directly to the
Foam
foam tank. A built in check
Discharge:
valve in this line provided. The
discharge outlet threads 2-
1/2" NST male with a cap and
chain. This discharge blue
engraved placard that reads
"350 GPM DISCHARGE". The
3" Akron
valve painted blue.
Describe:
A 5" manifold provided and
terminate in a 5" chrome NST
adapter. The manifold
5" Manifold:
equipped with two 5" gated
storz inlet valves with 5" to
2.5" reducing caps. Caps have
a 2.5" NSTFS inlet with a plug
and chain.
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Item Minimum Specifications Bidder's Offering - Specification Description
Required
5" Manifold: The manifold to have a 4" Describe:
(Continued) liquid filled pressure gauge
and (2) 0.75" brass bleeder
valves.
A hinged aluminum diamond Describe:
plate cover with black vinyl
Hosebed
sides provided for the cross
Covers
lay hose beds and the rear
hose bed.
COMPARTMENTS
A covered storage Describe:
compartment for storage of the
loose equipment provided on
top of the tank. Compartment
walls integrally welded to foam
tank. A gasketed hinged
aluminum diamond plate cover
with a latch provided. A 16" x
33" storage compartment for
storage of the suction hoses
and loose equipment provided
Top Storage
on top of the tank.
Areas
Compartment walls integrally
welded to foam tank. A 16" x
33" rear facing hose bed for
storage of approximately 500
of 5" LDH hose provided on
top of the tank. Compartment
walls integrally welded to foam
tank. The rear open to permit
the hose to be deployed off
the rear of the trailer.
PUMP
A 100 GPM self-priming Describe:
gasoline driven pump for on
loading and off loading the
foam concentrate. Cast iron
Pump: Pump with foam resistant
internal components. Electric
Start Pump with recoil back-
up, fuel tank, and battery. A
battery box fabricated from co-
polymer polypropylene sheet
stock to hose battery.
Box to have a removable
cover and 5" x 5" vented side
panel. The pump mounted at
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Item Minimum Specifications Bidder's Offering - Specification Description
Required
front on the "A" frame portion Describe:
Pump: of the trailer frame. A plastic
(Continued) isolator installed under pump
to eliminate contact of
dissimilar metals. Provisions to
manually fill the pump initially.
The key attached to a lanyard
on the pump. Within the
battery box a 120 - 12 volt
automatic battery charger
wired to an external
weatherproof 120 plug.
The battery to supply power to
the pump, jacks and electric
brakes. This labeled "FILL TO
PRIME". A yellow warning
label placed near the pump
starter controls which reads.
"DO NOT RUN ENGINE WITH
PUMP DRY OR THE PUMP
SEAL WILL BE DAMAGED.
FILL PRIME PORT PRIOR TO
STARTING".
The permanently mounted Describe:
pump capable of pumping
Pump foam concentrate from the
Connections foam tank, totes, 55 gallon
and Piping: drums or 5 gallon foam
pails and supplying it to a
remote location such as other
foam consuming apparatus.
NOTE: All pipes feature easy
maintenance and/or
replacement using grooved
pipe couplings or flexible
hoses. All concentrate piping
brass, stainless steel, plastic
or rubber. All valves to be 2"
full flow. All piping labeled with
arrows showing the direction
of flow in the pipe. Provide one
(1) 2" suction pipe from the
tank to the pump with a
quarter turn tank isolation
valve mounted at the tank.
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Item Minimum Specifications Bidder's Offering - Specification Description
Required
Pump Provide two (2) 1.5" NST inlets Describe:
Connections on main tank to pump to
and Piping: provide connections for a
(Continued) suction hose on the curb side
of the trailer. Provide cap and
chain with a tethers for the
1.5" inlets. Provide (2) 2"
piped outlets from pump. One
plumbed to a valved 1.5" NST
outlet discharging off the street
side and furnished with a cap
and chain. The second
discharge is to serve as a tank
refill line from the pump. The
pipe to extend into and
towards the tank bottom to
limit foam agitation while
filling. Each discharge to have
a 2" quarter turn on/off valve
capable of convenient and
rapid activation from the
operator's area.
ACCESSORIES
Provide two (2) each Describe:
approximately 120" inch long
PVC 1-1/2" NSTF swivel
suction lines with a 40" pick up
Accessories:
tube for pumping concentrate
from 55 gallon barrels. One (1)
cam-lock to 1.5 NSTM"
adapter.
Provide One (1) each PVC 1.5 Describe:
foam fill tube approximately
Accessories:
48" long with shut off valve.
(Continued)
Inlet connection on fill tubes to
be 1 12" NSTF swivel type.
Provide technical manuals, Describe:
parts manuals, and repair
Manuals: manual for all installed
equipment and accessories.
TREATING, PAINTING, LETTERING, AND LABELS
A proven paint system used to Describe:
prime and paint both the foam
Treating and resupply trailer only with
Painting: appropriate color paint and of
an automotive quality finish.
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