Award Information

This is a Bid Tabulation document from the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, Department of Fire and Emergency Services, for the purchase of firefighter helmets and replacement parts on an annual contract (BL096-22). The solicitation requests 120 units of Cairns & Brother 1010 helmets with defender amber color visors complete with FDNY 6" front components, 50 units of 6" front shield frames, and 100 units of front shield inserts. The contract includes four renewal options, each with a 15% price increase provision. Specific response deadlines, bid opening dates, and site visit requirements are not detailed in this tabulation document.

Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC, located in Bradenton, Florida and represented by Derrick Bouwer, was the recommended vendor with a total bid of $55,965.40 compared to the competing bid from Fireline, Inc. at $69,760.00. Ten-8 Fire & Safety's itemized pricing includes $50,912.40 for helmets at $424.27 each, $2,364.00 for frames at $47.28 each, and $2,689.00 for inserts at $26.89 each. The vendor's commitment to hold pricing firm for renewal options and the specific pricing structure with 15% increases for subsequent renewal periods are contingent upon final confirmation. Both bidding vendors' willingness to maintain firm pricing is noted as "TBD" (to be determined).