RFQ 428534 - Questions and Responses.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 428534,1
- Issued by
- Alameda County, California
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This is a Questions and Responses document for Request for Quotation (RFQ) 428534 issued by the Oakland Fire Department in California to procure Class A and Class B uniform attire for a three-year period with two optional one-year renewal extensions. The RFQ addresses inquiries regarding specific product specifications and requirements for uniform items including leather steel toe boots certified to NFPA 1977 standards, LION brand leather fire boots with identified model numbers, Class B uniform shirts in specified polyester/wool blends or 100% wool from vendors such as Flying Cross and Elbeco in midnight navy, Class B uniform pants in midnight navy 100% wool, and Class A double-breasted dress coats in navy. The solicitation requires customization services including patch application, service stars, and wrist band application. Responses indicate that product samples are preferred for any bidder proposing alternate brands or equivalent products not explicitly specified in the RFQ.
The document clarifies that local vendor presence is preferred, though vendors located outside the immediate area may participate with online store capabilities or shipping arrangements. Regarding fittings for uniform sizing and alterations, the city prefers a centralized location where fire department personnel can visit during on-duty or off-duty hours rather than requiring vendor travel to individual fire stations. No previous bid tabulation or pricing history is available for reference. The RFQ represents a standard competitive solicitation with complete documentation provided, and no additional supporting materials beyond those attached to the original request are required from interested bidders.
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| RFQ for OFD - Class A and Class B Uniforms.pdf |
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Questions and Responses for RFQ 428534
1. The specs listed for Line 1 – Leather Steel Toe Boots does not identify any required certifications, etc. NFPA 1977 certified.
2. The specs listed for Line 7 – LION Leather Fire Boots does not identify the model number.
Lion QR 14 Bunker Fire Boots; Lion Fire Hellfire Rubber 807-6003; Lion Thorogood Womens’ HellFire Felt Insulated Rubber Fire Boots; Lion Thorogood Women’s QR14 NFPA Structural Leather Fire Boots; Lion Men’s V-Force USA 14” Structural Fire Boots; Lion Thorogood Knockdown Elite Leather Fire Boots; Lion Women’s V-Force USA 14” Structural fire Boots;
and Lion Thorogood Women’s Knockdown Elite Leather Fire Boots.
3. Is there a local presence requirement? We are physically located in Southern California but have the capability to host an online store or facilitate the shipping of products to your location. Would that meet your requirements? We prefer a local vendor.
4. Are there any requirements related to fittings, such as how often fittings must be hosted or the location of where fittings would take place? Would there be a set location for all fire stations that fittings could be done, or would we be expected to travel to each individual fire station to perform fittings? We prefer a location where personnel can come in on/off duty to be fitted for uniform items.
5. Solicitation Documents: Are there any additional documents associated with this solicitation other than the document attached to this email? No.
6. Item Specifications: Would it be possible to provide the detailed specifications and/or item numbers, including the required colors, for the requested items? For example, wool shirts and pants are available in various fabric blends, weights, and weaves, so additional specifications would help us ensure that we are quoting the correct products.
• Class B uniform shirt o Flying Cross--navy—polyester/wool blend o Elbeco—midnight navy—polyester/wool blend o Flying Corss—midnight navy—100% wool
• Class B uniform pants o Flying Corss—midnight navy—100% wool
• Class A jacket o Flying Cross Double Breasted Dress Coat--navy
7. Customization Requirements: Are any customizations required on the uniforms, such as the application of patches, embroidery, name tapes, or other insignia? Application of patches; service stars; and wrist bands
8. Alternate Brands and Samples: If a bidder intends to offer alternate brands or equivalent products other than those specified, would you prefer that product samples be included with the bid submission for evaluation? Yes.
9. Previous Bid Tabulation: Is there a previous bid tabulation or pricing history available for our review? No.
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