1996 International chassis with a 2012 Rocket Fire poly body and tank remount. It features a 3500 gallon tank, 500 gpm Hale pump with pump-and-roll capabilities, 4000 gallon drop tank, 1 rear and 2 side dumps, back up camera, and 2 external SCBA compartments. The truck is being offered for sale by public bid with a minimum bid of $75,000, see below for the notice to prospective bidders.
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Shipshewana, Indiana, by and through its Town Council, will receive sealed bids for the sale of a 1996 International Chassis Model 2654 with 2495 hours and 23,439 miles at the time of this publication. The vehicle has an International 530E diesel engine and Allison MD3560P transmission. The vehicle has a 2012 Rocket Fire poly body, 3500-gallon tank, a 500 gpm Hale pump with pump-and-roll capability. The vehicle has a 4000-gallon Fol-Da-Tank drop tank and 3 dumps: one rear and one on each side. The vehicle comes with backup camera, emergency and scene lighting, and two external SCBA compartments. The vehicle is being sold “as is,” except that lights, sirens, and decals will be removed if not sold to a fire agency.
The minimum bid is $75,000 with payment required in full upon award. Sealed bids must be sent by certified mail and marked “Tanker 27 Fire Truck Bid” on the envelope will be received at the Town Hall, 345 N. Morton St., P.O. Box 486, Shipshewana, IN until 6:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, October 24, 2024 (“Deadline”). Bids will also be received by hand delivery at the beginning of the regular meeting of the Town Council in the Town Hall on the day of the Deadline. Bids received after the Deadline will be returned unopened unless an unfair competitive advantage would not result.
Additional information and photos may be obtained from Fire Chief, Lyle Wingard, at the Office of the Fire Chief, 1100 N Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565, (260) 768-7000 or by sending an email to firechief@shipshewana.gov. Prospective bidders can arrange for an inspection during regular business hours.
No bids may be withdrawn after the Deadline without the consent of the Town for a period of sixty (60) days. The Town accepts no liability for the costs incurred in preparing the bids or otherwise responding to this Notice. The Town may reject any and all bids received.
