Is anyone requiring performance bonds, or has other contractual language (such as a 10% holdback, etc.) when preparing specifications or contracts for new apparatus or other large purchases? I am NOT looking at the contract language that the dealer/seller puts in. I am specifically looking to those required by the fire department/buyer.

If you have anything like this and would be willing to share that (or your experience with this) with me, please contact me at the email address below.

Thanks,
EJR

I know there was a performance bond called for in the bid packet for Tanker 42. I'll see if I can dig up the bid specs & supporting documents over the weekend and get something to you on this.

We had it in our contract with Pierce that the truck had to fit in our station and be able to pull out onto First Street from the driveway.

We were concerned about the length of the truck and the overhang's angle of departure.

It could have led to our refusing the truck entirely.

Post edited by: dragonfyre, at: 2005/11/23 20:13