Regional Side-by-Side Vehicles, Trailers and Planned Burning Equipment Procurement

Overview The Country Fire Authority (CFA) is seeking responses for the provision of goods and/or services relating to Regional Side-by-Side Vehicles, Trailers and Planned Burning Equipment, as outlined in Part A.2 – Specifications. About CFA is one of the largest volunteer-based emergency service organisations in the world, with over 50,000 volunteers. CFA operates with a structure of Regions, Districts and a network of Brigades across Victoria to meet its prevention, preparedness, response and recovery responsibilities. CFA responds to a range of hazards, performs roles beyond fire suppression, supports communities to be fire ready through education and engagement, and works alongside its emergency services partners. CFA's strategic goals are to put the community at the centre of everything it does, provide programs and services that make a positive difference, provide a great place to volunteer and work, and be a future-focused emergency service. CFA will continue to evolve, improve and innovate to provide a world-class fire and emergency service, now and in the future. Purpose The Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicle will be used to support roadside burning and associated vegetation management operations undertaken by CFA personnel. Scope The scope includes: Provision of Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles capable of operating in challenging off-road environments, carrying firefighting and operational equipment, towing ignition devices, and operating safely in high-temperature and dusty conditions Provision of trailers Provision of planned burning equipment Enquiries Tom Flynn (Enquiries): tom.flynn@cfa.vic.gov.au Andrew Stephen (Technical): +61 (03) 92628444, andrew.stephen@cfa.vic.gov.au Sheree Collins (Technical): +61 (03) 92628444, sheree.collins@cfa.vic.gov.au