For Sale by Sealed Bid: 2001 SMEAL 75′ Quint Fire Truck
The City of Portage, Indiana, proudly offers a remarkable opportunity to acquire a robust piece of firefighting equipment. Up for bid is a 2001 SMEAL 75′ Quint, complete with a 2000 GPM Waterous Fire Pump and an onboard generator. This vehicle comes equipped with a fully functional 75′ ladder and all ground ladders, each certified by UL with the next tests scheduled for September. (all photos on this page are taken on 4/15/2024 with the exception of one photo above containing the truck in front of the three flags)
Key Features:
- Model: 2001 SMEAL 75′ Quint
- Chassis: HME
- Engine: Series 60 Detroit Diesel coupled with an Allison Automatic Transmission Current total hours 15,695. Engine rebuild at 14,474 hours.
- Mileage: Over 100,000 miles
- Generator: Diesel-powered
- Ladder: 75-foot, UL certified, with the next test date in September
- Additional Equipment: All accompanying ground ladders are UL certified with testing also due in September
- Maintenance: Engine professionally rebuilt by Innerstate Power Systems; verification available upon request
- VIN: 44KFT42821WZ19633
- Minimum Bid accepted is $50,000
The vehicle will be available for possession within two weeks following the award of the sealed bid, which will be opened at the City of Portage Board of Works Meeting. Please note, the fire truck is sold in an “as is” condition without any warranty, either express or implied. The buyer will be responsible for all taxes, registration, and title transfer fees.
Minimum Bid Required. The City of Portage reserves the right to reject any and all bids at their sole discretion.
Seize this unique opportunity to own a piece of emergency response excellence. For more information and to place your bid, contact the City of Portage today. Don’t miss out on this essential addition to your firefighting fleet!
Click Links for the PDF’s of the original build specs.
Bidding Details
Sealed bids must be received by the Office of the Clerk Treasurer, Attention: Liz Modesto, 6070 Central Avenue, Portage, Indiana 46368, until 10:00 am on Tuesday, June 11th, 2024. Thereafter, sealed bids will be received by the Recording Secretary, City Hall Council Chambers, 6070 Central Avenue, Portage, Indiana, prior to bid opening, until 10:30 am on Tuesday, June 11th 2024. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the meeting of the City of Portage Board of Public Works and Safety on June 11th, 2024 at 10:00 am for the following:
Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or Certified Check, for not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid payable to the City of Portage Board of Public Works and Safety as security for execution of the contract under the terms embodied in the Contract Documents.
The City of Portage Board of Public Works and Safety, in accordance with Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of religion, race, color, national origin, sex sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability/handicap, and/or low income in consideration for an award.
The City of Portage Board of Public Works and Safety reserves the right to reject any bid for failure to comply with all requirements of this “Advertisement for Bids” or any of the Contract Documents; however, it may waive any informalities or minor defects at its discretion.
The City of Portage Board of Public Works and Safety further reserves the right to reject all bids.
If you would like to have more information on the process or see the quint contact Deputy Chief Himan at jhiman@portage-in.com or by phone (219) 762-7404
