NIGP 34063: Lockers, Turnout Gear

NIGP Item 34063 Lockers, Turnout Gear addresses firefighter personal protective equipment storage infrastructure, but recent state and local procurement under this code focuses on permanent, climate-controlled storage facilities rather than lockers or gear itself. Clay County Fire Rescue (CCFR) in Florida solicited construction of dedicated equipment storage sheds through a Request for Bids (RFB) to replace or supplement existing turnout gear storage capacity at multiple fire stations. The work involves fabrication, delivery, and installation of metal storage buildings with electrical service, insulation, and air conditioning — infrastructure designed to protect gear from environmental degradation and ensure operational readiness. Issuing bodies under this code include county fire departments and fire rescue agencies that manage protective equipment inventory across distributed stations. The scope extends beyond simple locker systems to encompass full building construction with climate control, reflecting fire departments' need to preserve expensive, sensitive equipment in optimal condition.

Clay County Fire Rescue's RFB, posted April 14, 2026, with bids due April 13, 2026, required contractors to furnish and install climate-controlled storage sheds at three designated stations (Fire Station 26, Fire Station 14, and Fire Station 17) with varying dimensions and a mandatory 90-day completion timeline. Contractors had to attend a pre-bid meeting on March 25, 2026, at Fire Station No. 26 and submit inquiries by March 31, 2026, with award based on lowest responsive bid. The county required contractors to self-perform a minimum of 40 percent of overall work, maintain $1,000,000 per-occurrence general liability coverage, and provide a two-year warranty on all labor and materials. Florida comprises the primary documented activity under this code in the recent solicitation record; no additional jurisdictions appear in the available opportunities block.