Request_for_Quote_1PA5D01763_Final_2.pdf

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY Gavin Newsom, Governor

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION

P.O. Box 944246

SACRAMENTO, CA 94244-2460

(916) 653-7772 Website: www.fire.ca.gov

“The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection serves and safeguards the people and protects the property and resources of California.”

Request for Quote

Date: 5/12/2026

Enclosed is a Request for Quote (RFQ) Package, #1PA5D01763 for the procurement of Rescue Equipment. Please refer to the attached specification pages for Rescue Equipment for use by CAL FIRE’s Humboldt – Del Norte Unit (HUU) Headquarters located in Fortuna, CA, in Humboldt County.

All bids must include the following completed documents to be considered:

• Rescue Equipment Cost Quote Sheet

• State of California Small Business (SB) / Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise

(DVBE) certification (if applicable)

• Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Declaration (DGS PD 843) (if applicable)

• California STD. 204, Payee Data Record

• Copy of California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Seller’s Permit

• CAL FIRE-720, DARFUR Contracting Act Vendor Certification

• Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-106)

• CalRecycle Form 74, Postconsumer Recycled-Content Certification

The Non-IT Goods General Provisions are incorporated herein by reference, (DGS PD 401 NITGP, revised 02/20/2025).

Please refer to the attached Bidder Instructions (DGS PD-451, revised 11/09/2011), for instructions on how to provide a responsive bid.

Submission of all required RFQ documents must be received by 5:00 PM PST on 5/27/2026, via email to Bradley.Luna@fire.ca.gov.

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Request for Quote #1PA5D01763 Rescue Equipment

CAL FIRE

5/12/2026

Thank you and CAL FIRE looks forward to your response.

Bradley Luna Procurement Analyst

CAL FIRE

Business Services Office E-Mail: Bradley.Luna@fire.ca.gov

Rescue Equipment Specifications

RFQ #1PA5D01763

SCOPE

These specifications set forth the requirements for the Rescue Equipment, needed to facilitate the duties of CAL FIRE’s HUU personnel.

Rescue Equipment SPECIFICATIONS Victim Pelvic Harness

• Victim harness system to aid in rope assisted rescue operations

• Must meet the following certification: NFPA rating of Class 2

• Must have snap ring closures at waist and leg straps

• Must have attached stuff bag for tie-in straps and chest harness

• Color coded Red, Blue and Black Straps

Harness, Rescue Class 2

• Rescue personnel harness system to aid in rope assisted rescue operations

• Certifications must include: UL Certified to NFPA Class II Life Safety Harness

• Ventral Load-Bearing Attachment Point rated to 16 kN (3,597 lbf)

• Rear Positioning Attachment Point rated to 13 kN (2,923 lbf)

• Leg Loop Circumference: 51-102 cm (20-40 in)

• Must include quick-release buckles on front leg loops and lightweight aluminum

D-ring to accommodate multiple rescue-size carabiners

• Work Positioning Side Attachment Points

• Must be equal or comparable to CMC Ranger Quick Harness

Rope Bag

• Weight 0.99 lb (449 g)

• Volume 2,600 ci (43 L)

• Dimensions (L x D) 32 x 12 in (81 x 30 cm)

• Rope Capacity: 1/2 in (12.5 mm) 400 ft (122 m)

• Rope Capacity: 7/16 in (11 mm) 500 ft (152 m)

Rope

• Must be made of Block creel, Kernmantle style construction

• Elongation (Per UL Classification)

• 100% High Tenacity Polyester (HTP)

• Minimum Breaking Strength: 41 kN (9,217 lbf)

• Certification: NFPA General Use for 12.5 mm (1/2 in)

• Max Weight and Legnth: 3.7 kg (8 lbs, 3 oz) / 100 ft

• Must have a Diameter of: 1/2 in or 12.5 mm

• Rope must meet Colors requested for standardization of equipment

Prusik Cord

• Loop of cord used as a friction hitch to aid in creation of slings for rope assisted rescue operations

• Colors and length must match request for standardization

• Must have a minimum Breaking Strength 20 KN (4,496 LBF)

• Must be factory sewn, secured and protected

Multi-Loop Strap

• Weight: 3 oz (85 g)

• Length: 36 in (91 cm)

• Loops: 8

Adjustable Anchor Strap

• Adjustable Anchor Strap to aid in rope assisted rescue operations

• Integrated Auto-Lock Carabiner into the included 12 mm Delta Quick Link connector

• Must meet NFPA rating for General Use

• Must have the following Strength ratings per configuration:

o Basket (U) Configuration: 54 kN (12,140 lbf) o Choker (Girth Hitch) Configuration: 28 kN (6,295 lbf) o End-to-End Configuration: 20 kN (4,496 lbf)

Anchor Strap Sleeve

• Must be made from #4 duck canvas and a layer of vinyl coated polyester

• Must have weight of 544 g (1.2 lbs)

• Must have length of 6 ft (183 cm)

Tubular Webbing

• Tubular webbing to aid in creation of anchors and slings for rope assisted rescue operations

• Must have weight per foot of 0.5 oz

• Must have a 1 in (25MM) width

• Colors and length must match request for standardization

• Must have Minimum Breaking Strength (MBS) of 4,000 LBF (17.8 KN)

Stuff Bag

• Weight: 3.5 oz (99 g)

• Volume: 400 CI (7L)

• Dimensions: 12 in x 7 in (30 cm x 18 cm)

Low Angle Litter Harness

• Must have weight of 992 g (2.2 lb)

• 1-3/4 in (44 mm) flat web

• Must have Minimum Breaking Strength of 7,500 lbf (33.3 kN)

Rope Rescue Truck Cache Kit

• Rope Rescue Truck Cache Case

• Technical Gear: Carabiners, Pulleys, Webbing, Anchor Straps and Prusiks

• Edge Protection: Anchor Strap Sleeves, Edge Pads and Edge Protectors

• Clutches: Two (2) 11 mm and two (2) 13 mm

Rope Rescue Truck Cache Case

• Must have internal compartments to carry complete CLUTCH or MPD system

• Must have weight of 3 lb, 8 oz (1.6 kg)

• Must have volume capacity of 2,700 cI (44L)

• Must have dimensions of 25 in x 23 in x 4 in (64 cm x 58 cm x 10 cm)

Edge Pads

• Heavy duty pad for protection of rope over multiple surface types to protect rope from abrasion and to help in keeping rope clean for extended life span.

• Must be made from 24 oz #4 Canvas

• Must have a weight of 2.6 lb (1.2 kg)

• Must have dimensions of 58 in x 34 in (147 cm x 86 cm)

Edge Protectors

• Edge Protectors for protection of rope featuring a super slick, high-performance material to protect against sharp or rough edges and prevent rope from sharp beds to aid in rope assisted rescue operations.

• Must be made from High-strength abrasion-resistant components

• Must include the following Certifications: NFPA 1983 (General Use)

• Must have weight of 1 lb, 12 oz (794 g)

• Must have dimensions of 16 in x 10 in (41 cm x 25 cm)

Carabiner, General Use

• Must meet the following certifications: NFPA rating for General Use and ANSI-certified (Z359.12)

• Must be Screw Locking

• Must have a Minimum Breaking Strength of 44 kN (9,892 lbf)

• Must have a maximum weight of 5 oz

• Must be made of aluminum

• Major Axis 44 kN

• Minor Axis 13 kN

• Major Axis, Gate Open 14 kN

• Must include serial numbers on each carabiner

• Must have gate opening of 28 mm (1.1 in)

• Must have Interior Length of 103 mm (4.05 in)

Clutch

• Multi-purpose rope hardware device designed for rescue and rope access professionals. Engineered for versatility, it enables efficient hauling, controlled lowering, smooth personal descent, ascending, and belaying.

• Certifications to match or exceed: NFPA, General Use (G) MBS 40kN (8,992 Ibf) Pulley, Descent Control, ø 10.5 – 11 mm, Belay Device, ø 10.5 – 11 mm, ANSI/ASSE, Z359.4-2013, CE, EN 12841: 2024/C, EN 341: 2011/2A and EN 15151-1: 2012/8; and NFPA, General Use (G) MBS 40 kN (8,992 lbs) Pulley, Descent Control ø 12.5 – 13 mm, Belay Device, ø 12.5 – 13 mm, ANSI/ASSE, Z359.4-2013

• Must fit 11 mm and 13 mm rope

Prusik Minding Pulley (PMP) Single Swivel Pulley, Single Sheave

• Pulley with a combined swivel and pulley into a single device with a moving side plate that allows rope loading/unloading while attached to the anchor to aid rescue and rope access professionals.

• Must be an aluminum single sheave pulley

• Must have weight of 145 g (5.1 oz)

• Must have a sheave tread size of 38 mm x 13 mm (1.5 in X 0.5 in)

• Must have dimensions of 8.9 cm x 6.4 cm x 1.9 cm (3.5 in x 2.5 in x 0.75 in)

• Must have NFPA rating for General Use

• Must have Minimum Breaking Strength of 52 kN (11,690 lbf)

Double Swivel Prusik Minding Pulley (PMP), Double Sheave

• Pulley with a combined swivel and multiple pulleys into a single device with a moving side plate that allows rope loading/unloading while attached to the anchor to aid rescue and rope access professionals.

• Must be an aluminum double sheave pulley with integrated becket

• Must have weight of 249 g (8.8 oz)

• Must have sheave tread size of 38 mm x 13 mm

• Must have dimensions of 11.4 cm x 6.4 cm x 5.1 cm (4.5 in x 2.5 in x 2 in)

• Must have NFPA rating for General use

• Must have Minimum Breaking Strength of 45 kN (10,116 lbf)

Multi-Purpose Devise (MPD)

• Multi-purpose rope hardware device designed for rescue and rope access professionals. Engineered for versatility, it enables efficient hauling, controlled lowering, smooth personal descent, ascending, and belaying.

• Must accommodate rope size of 13 mm (1/2 in)

• Must have weight of 1.2 kg (2.6 lb)

• Must have NFPA rating for General Use

• Must have Minimum Breaking Strength of 46 kN (10,341 lbf)

INQUIRES/ QUESTIONS

Written questions, comments, and concerns must be submitted to Bradley.Luna@fire.ca.gov and received by 2:00 PM PST on 5/18/2026. CAL FIRE’s response to all written questions, comments or concerns will be provided by 4:00 PM PST on 5/22/2026. Any questions or concerns submitted after the scheduled time, CAL FIRE will attempt to address but cannot guarantee a response.

AWARD OF AGREEMENT/CONTRACT

Award of contract, if made, will be to a responsible bidder whose bid complies with all the requirements of the RFQ documents and any addendum thereto, except for such immaterial defects as may be waived by the CAL FIRE, and supplied the lowest responsible bid, meeting all specifications requested.

Written notification of the CAL FIRE’s intent to award will be made to all bidders, and posted on Cal eProcure, in the Event’s attachment. If a bidder, having submitted a bid, can show that its bid, instead of the bid selected by the State, should be selected for contract award, the bidder will be allowed two (2) business days to submit a protest to the Intent to Award, according to the instructions contained in paragraph titled “Protests” of this RFQ.

CAL FIRE’s RIGHT TO REJECT

A submitted bid may be rejected if it is conditional or incomplete, or if it contains any alterations of form or other irregularities of any kind. Incomplete or omitted documentation requested will be rejected. CAL FIRE may reject all proposals and may waive or reject any immaterial deviation in a proposal/quotation. CAL FIRE’s waiver of immaterial defect shall in no way modify the RFQ document or excuse the bidder from full compliance with all requirements if awarded the agreement. CAL FIRE reserves the right to reject all proposals for reasonable cause. Bid submissions received after the due date and time will be refused.

PROTESTS

Any bidder’s issues regarding solicitation requirements must be resolved (or attempts to resolve them must have been made) before a protest may be submitted according to the procedure below. These issues will be first resolved by the contact for the solicitation as indicated in the INQUIRES/QUESTIONS section, or if they result in a protest, the protest will be submitted to the DGS Procurement Division Protest Coordinator, Support Services Unit, to hear and resolve issues and whose decision will be final.

If a bidder believes CAL FIRE has incorrectly selected another bidder for award, based on the evaluation procedure in this solicitation, and believes that their bid was fully responsive to the requirements of this RFQ, the bidder may submit a protest as described below. Protests regarding selection of the “successful vendor” will be submitted to the DGS Procurement Division Protest Coordinator, and ultimately heard and resolved by the Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board whose decision will be final.

All protests of award must be made in writing, signed by an individual authorized to bind the bidder contractually and financially, and contain a statement of the reason(s) for protest; citing the law, rule, regulation or procedure on which the protest is based. The protestor must provide facts and evidence to support the claim. Protests must be emailed to the following addresses:

Department of General Services Protest Coordinator, Support Services Unit

Email: PDProtest@dgs.ca.gov

AND

Buyer Bradley Luna mailto:PDProtest@dgs.ca.gov

Bradley.Luna@fire.ca.gov

All protests to the RFQ or protests concerning the evaluation, recommendation, or other aspects of the selection process must be received by the CAL FIRE Procurement Buyer, but not later than the date indicated in the Notification of Intent to Award.

DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE

Bidders may be requested to submit complete descriptive literature which should be annotated to specify the applicable page, brand, and model or item(s), if applicable to the order request. Descriptive literature should be submitted with the bid response. If this documentation is not included in the bid response, Bidder shall provide it within five

(5) days after request from CAL FIRE. Failure to submit descriptive literature may result in your bid being considered non-responsive and not accepted.

For this RFQ, the type of descriptive literature requested will be: Complete sales quote with brand, make, model or part numbers.

AMENDMENTS

CAL FIRE reserves the right to execute written amendments to decrease quantity of goods upon mutual agreement with the awarded Bidder, and to increase for time if needed, while remaining within the Scope of Work of the original solicitation.

Rescue Equipment Cost Quote Sheet

Cost Quote Sheet for RFQ #1PA5D01763 for Rescue Equipment. Please include a detailed breakdown of costs with this bid:

Description of Product Unit Cost Quantity Extension

Cost Victim Harness $ 25 $

Rescue Harness – Medium $ 25 $

Rescue Harness – Large $ 25 $

Rope Bag – Red $ 25 $

Rope Bag – Blue $ 25 $

1/2” Safety Rope, Red, 300 ft length

$ 25 $

1/2” Safety Rope, Blue, 300 ft length

$ 25 $

Green 25" 8mm AZ Bound-Loop Prusik

$ 125 $

Red 18" 8mm AZ Bound-Loop Prusik

$ 125 $

Multi-Loop Strap, Medium, Yellow

$ 50 $

SL Fast Connecting Anchor Strap, Large, Red

$ 50 $

Anchor Strap Sleeve, Large $ 50 $

1" X 5' Green Tubular Webbing $ 7 $

1" X 12' Blue Tubular Webbing $ 2 $

1" X 15' Yellow Tubular Webbing $ 10 $

1" X 20' Orange Tubular Webbing

$ 15 $

1" X 20' Yellow Tubular Webbing $ 11 $

1" X 25' Black Tubular Webbing $ 50 $

Stuff Bag, Orange, 14” X 16” $ 50 $

Low Angle Rescue Litter Harness

$ 25 $

13 mm Clutch $ 4 $

Rope Rescue Truck Cache Case 25" X 23" X 4"

$ 21 $

Aluminum Screw-Lock D Carabiner (General Use), Silver

$ 12 $

1/2" Prusik-minding Pulley (PMP) Single Swivel (SS) Pulley, Single Sheave, Stainless- Steel

$ 6 $

1/2" Double Swivel Pulley, Double Sheave, Aluminum

$ 6 $

Rescue MPD (Multi-Purpose Devise) Pulley, NFPA General Use, 13mm, Red

$ 2 $

Shipping and Handling Cost All freight/shipping charges over $50 require a supporting prepaid freight bill prior freight payment

DELIVER TO:

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Humboldt – Del Norte Unit (HUU) Headquarters 118 S Fortuna Blvd Fortuna, CA 95540 ATTN: Blaik Ellson

Sub Total (Excluding Sales Tax) $

Proposed Product Description (Make and Model)

Pricing quoted must be valid for a minimum of 60 days, after the date of signature.

Submitted by (Signature): _____________________________ Date:_______________

Name (Print):

Title:

Company Name:

Company Address:

Telephone Number:

Email Address:

CA Seller’s Permit Number:

CA SB/DVBE Certification Number:

Only bids quoted on CAL FIRE’s Cost Quote Sheet will be considered. Bids submitted referencing attachments which include legal terms and conditions that conflict with the State’s General Provisions will be considered non-responsive and will be rejected.

The Cost Quote Sheet will be used solely for computing the cost as a fair and equitable formula to determine the low bidder and is not bidding on the contracting agency.

However, the actual costs quoted within the cost sheet will be binding for the term of the Agreement, once awarded.

This solicitation will be awarded on an “All or None” basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all administrative and technical requirements, terms, and conditions of this solicitation. In the event of a tie, a coin toss will be permissible tiebreaker. Such event will be conducted by the Procurement Official and observed by a state employee as a witness.