DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY- NAVAJO NATION DEPARTMENT OF FIRE & RESCUE
EMERGENCY VEHICLE SERVICE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIRS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
ADDENDUM BID NO: 25-10-3894SB
Date: November 10, 2025
Project Title: Navajo Nation Department of Fire & Rescue Service emergency vehicle service,
maintenance, and repairs.
Project Schedule:
Advertisement of RFP
Requests for Information Due Date:
Bid Due Date:
11/10/2025 – 12/12/2025
12/12/2025 @ 5 p.m. MST
12/12/2025 @ 5 p.m. MST
Proposal:
All interested parties are invited to review and respond to this Request for Proposal at their
discretion. All questions pertaining to the contents of this RFP as a respondent can contact via
email John Williams, Fire Chief – NNDFRS/NDPS at johnwilliams@navajo-nsn.gov.
The proposals will be for Five Years, please ensure your proposals reflect that time frame
All parties responding to this bid are instructed to submit or send four (4) proposals (1 original and
3 copies) to the following address:
The Navajo Nation
Division of Finance – Purchasing
Attention: Sharon Belone, Buyer
Administration Building # 1
Window Rock Blvd.
Window Rock, Arizona 86515
All responses to this bid shall be sent in a sealed envelope, including a return address, and clearly
marked on the outside of the envelope, the following:
ADDENDUM BID NO: 25-10-3894SB
NAVAJO NATION DEPARTMENT OF FIRE & RESCUE
EMERGENCY VEHICLE SERVICE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIRS
DO NOT OPEN BID PROPOSAL
I.
DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION
The Navajo Nation Department of Fire & Rescue NNDFRS is a growing program
operating eight (8) fire stations located throughout the Navajo Nation in Arizona and
New Mexico. It is increasing its inventory of fire apparatus and emergency vehicles to
support fire rescue services on the Navajo Nation. Navajo Nation Fleet Management
is not available to additionally support the maintenance of the fire apparatus and
emergency vehicle fleet. NNDFRS is seeking qualified Contractors specializing in
maintenance in fire apparatus and emergency vehicles to provide service,
maintenance, and repairs services. NNDFRS will have in-service owned fire apparatus
and emergency vehicles serviced, maintained, and repaired in this Contract. NNDFRS
will add and delete apparatus/vehicles from inventory during the term of Contract.
II. SCOPE OF THE CONTRACT
The Navajo Nation intends to enter a professional services contract with one (1)
responsible, qualified, and independent Contractor to complete all work as described
in the attached scope of work.
III. RESPONDENT REQUIREMENTS
All respondents must have the capabilities listed herein, including sufficient detailed
information with regard, to experience and expertise in meeting the following
requirements:
1. A legitimate and credible vendor with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience and
history with providing the described services.
2. The Navajo Business Opportunity Act 5 NNC § 201, 205 will apply.
3. Federal requirements, if applicable.
IV. SCOPE OF WORK (See Attached)
V. REQUIREMENTS
The respondent will furnish all requested information as specified in the RFP.
VI. PROPOSAL CONTECT AND REQUIRED INFORMATION
Please utilize the outline described below with four (4) copies.
1. Organizational letter expressing your interest and a brief description of your
proposed services. Do not reveal or refer to the cost in this letter.
2. Organization qualifications and project experience. Include references.
3. Scope of Work.
4. Service Specifications (if any).
5. Copies of licenses, certifications, insurance certificates, and other relevant
documents.
6. Sub-contractor information, if applicable.
a. Sub-contractor work should not exceed certain percentage of the entire
project.
7. Costs to be submitted in a separate sealed envelope. Detailed breakdown of costs:
Material, Labor, and other applicable costs; 6% Navajo Nation Sales Tax.
8. Compliance: Any proposal that does not adhere to this format and does not address
each specification, requirement, or scope of work as outline, may be deemed non-
responsive and rejected on that basis.
VII. EVALUATION PROCESS (pre-qualifying process)
1. Evaluation Criteria
a. Qualifications, credentials, and minimum five (5) years’ work experience. This
includes the capabilities to provide all requested services. (20 Points)
b. Quality of service, ability, reliability, and warranty services. (30 Points)
c. Location and ability to facilitate/travel to locations on the Navajo Nation. (20
Points)
d. Navajo Preference. (5 Points)
e. Cost (Separate Sealed Envelope). (25 Points)
2. Applicable Federal Requirements.
3. The Navajo Nation Department of Fire & Rescue reserve the right to interview
respondents if deemed necessary due to tied scores or other legitimate matters.
a. This may entail a presentation from the respondent for clarification and/or
details on products or other requirements. The presentation will be,
presented at the respective sites (if necessary). It is NNDFRS intention to
award one (1) vendor to provide all services as specified.
VIII. TYPE OF CONTRACT
The Navajo Nation will utilize a standard Professional Services Contract for the
procurement of goods and services for this project.
IX. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The period of performance will be determined and negotiated based on the schedule
proposed by the respondent and the contract implementation date.
X. TECHNICAL DIRECTION
The Navajo Nation Department of Fire & Rescue point of contact John Williams, Fire
Chief for all inquiries relating to the project and other matters. Questions and
responses will be, shared with all respondents. Chief Williams’ email address is:
johnwilliams@navajo-nsn.gov
XI. PAYMENT AND SUBMISSION OF INVOICES
The Navajo Nation Professional Services Contract will describe this section.
XII. RIGHTS
The Navajo Nation reserves the right to reject any all proposals, in whole or in part
based on the requirements set forth in this RFP.
XIII. AGREEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Navajo Nation is not bound to enter a contract under the RFP and may issue a
subsequent RFP for the same services, and The Navajo Nation is a sovereign
government and all contracts entered into as a result for the RFP shall comply with the
Navajo Nation law, rules, and regulations, including the Navajo Preference in
Employment Act, and applicable federal law, rules, regulations. This procurement and
any RFP with respondents may result shall be, governed by the laws of the Navajo
Nation and applicable federal law. Nothing herein shall be, constructed as a waiver of
the Navajo Nation’s sovereign immunity. In addition, the Navajo Nation Business
Opportunity Act will apply to the RFP.
The Navajo Nation Professional Services Contract will provide all other legal and
contractual obligations, terms, and requirements of this project.
XIV. OTHER
SCOPE OF WORK
Navajo Nation Department of Fire & Rescue Service emergency vehicle service, maintenance,
and repairs.
The Navajo Nation Department of Fire & Rescue Service (FRS) is seeking a proposal for emergency
vehicle service, repair and maintenance services. This is including the engine, transmission,
chassis, fire pump, plumbing, emergency lights, sirens, electrical services, field services, and
towing. The services shall include mobile/emergency/service capability to each fire station located
throughout the Navajo Nation.
Fire Station Locations:
• Ojo Amarillo, NM
• Shiprock, NM
• Newcomb, NM
• Fort Defiance, AZ
Fire Station 22
Fire Station 20
Fire Station 21
Fire Station 12
• Window Rock, AZ
• Chinle, AZ
• Tuba City, AZ
• Twin Arrows, AZ
Fire Station 10
Fire Station 50
Fire Station 40
Fire Station 81
Vendors must guarantee the quoted prices for the period of October 1 through/and upon funds
availability. The FRS with the consent of the vendor shall have the option for end of the contract,
the same terms and conditions upon agreement of any price changes.
Vendor must have the ability to work collaboratively with FRS to meet the following key
components of the FRS emergency vehicle fleet maintenance program.
• Comprehensive and preventative service and maintenance schedule, and shall have means
to repair or replace all parts approved by FRS.
• Full utilization of standard warranty coverage, in accordance and compliance with original
equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications, warranties, and recommendations.
• Provide service truck to support on-site inspection, service, maintenance, and repairs.
• Excellent customer service and responsiveness to maximize cost efficiencies, minimize
unscheduled repairs and down time.
• Timely service, maintenance, and repair services to correct deficiencies and return to in-
service status.
• Towing ability and field service capability.
• Test onboard fire pump and conduct complete preventative maintenance, service, and
repairs for fire pumps.
• Responsible for storage inside, temperature-controlled environment.
• Technical capabilities to perform the required services.
Vendor shall perform, furnish supervision, labor, tools, parts, and equipment to perform
diagnostic, inspection, service, repair, and maintenance services shall meet NPFA 1911, Standard
for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus,
current edition. In addition, shall be consistent with best practices, meet all federal, state, and
local standards, and follow manufacture’s recommendations, that include, but not limited to:
• Oil change/lube
• Tire rotation/repair/replacement
• Brake services/maintenance/repair (hydraulic/air)
• Suspension services/maintenance/repair
• Heat/AC services/maintenance/repair
• Electrical system services/maintenance/repair
• Chassis and frame service/maintenance/repair
This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.