How to bid on FDNY aerial apparatus for NYC DCAS

What DCAS is buying

The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services is seeking bids for a five-year requirements contract for 100-foot tractor-drawn aerial apparatuses for FDNY.

This opportunity may suit vendors able to provide this type of apparatus under a multi-year requirements contract. Review the solicitation documents for the full details.

Deadline and bid opening

Bids are due December 2, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The virtual bid opening is scheduled for the same date and time.

The opening will be held through Microsoft Teams. The meeting link is on the PASSPort solicitation page.

Who this opportunity suits

This IFB is relevant to firms that provide 100-foot tractor-drawn aerial apparatuses and can respond to a New York City requirements contract. Check the solicitation documents to confirm the specific contract terms and bid requirements.

How to access and submit a bid

Use “View original source” to open NYC’s Current Solicitations open-data list, which can be read without logging in. Find the opportunity by its PIN or title. NYC posts bids to the City Record and PASSPort; search the PIN on City Record Online to view documents, or register for a free PASSPort vendor account.

In PASSPort, acknowledge receipt of the RFx in the Acknowledgement tab and complete your response in the Manage Responses tab. Submit before the deadline. Vendor resources are available through the NYC MOCS materials, and the MOCS Service Desk can assist with PASSPort.

Prepare a complete, competitive response

Read the solicitation documents carefully before preparing your bid. Make a checklist of every requested response item and confirm that your submission addresses each one.

Allow time to complete both the RFx acknowledgement and response in PASSPort. Review your entries before submitting, and keep a record of your submission.