Bid Ref_ _24_028 SCBA Signed.pdf

This document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the City of Anywhere seeking responses for the procurement of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment and related accessories. The ITB covers the replacement of the city's entire SCBA inventory, with a total quantity of 350 SCBA units required. Responses to the ITB are due by April 15, 2023, with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for March 15, 2023. The contract award is anticipated to be made on May 15, 2023, and the contract term is for 3 years with two 1-year renewal options.

The ITB outlines detailed pricing requirements, including unit pricing for SCBA units, spare cylinders, and related accessories. The contract will be awarded to a single responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total bid price. The city has set a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goal of 15% for this procurement. The current incumbent supplier is ABC Fire Equipment, and the funding for this purchase will come from the city's Public Safety capital budget.