1752 Gloves, Boots, Helmets

The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), in conjunction with Mercer County, is soliciting competitive bids for turnout gear equipment through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 1752, which replaces the previous IFB 6100065288. The procurement includes 20 pairs of Vanguard MK1 Gloves with gauntlet cuffs (3 medium, 6 large, 9 extra-large, 2 extra-extra-large), 20 pairs of Globe Supreme 14" Structural Fire Boots in men's and women's sizes, and 20 Cairns 660c Metro Helmets in composite (11 black, 8 red, 1 white). Vendors must provide firm pricing for all items and quote shipping costs separately as a distinct line item for delivery to Lewistown, Pennsylvania 17044 under F.O.B. Destination terms, with estimated shipping lead times required. No substitutions are permitted; all items must precisely match the pre-existing equipment specifications, though vendors may submit manufacturer replacement part numbers if items have been discontinued. The solicitation opens on February 18, 2026 at 2:01 p.m., with bids due on April 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and the contract start date set for March 13, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. The awarded vendor will receive compensation for all quoted line items combined.

Bidders are subject to Pennsylvania's Reciprocal Limitations Act, with all bids exceeding $10,000.00 requiring completion and attachment of the GSPUR-89 Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements form. Pennsylvania resident bidders and in-state manufacturers receive bidding preferences ranging from 2% to 15%, depending on the originating state's reciprocal preference policies; however, certain products from specified states are prohibited from bidding, including coal from Indiana, printing from Michigan, and construction materials from New Mexico. Pennsylvania-based suppliers must provide documentation of a bona fide business establishment in Pennsylvania as of the bid solicitation date and must disclose their residency status and relevant registration or incorporation information. Prospective vendors unfamiliar with PEMA's procurement procedures are required to consult the New Vendor Registration Guide provided with this solicitation to ensure compliance with all registration and submission requirements. No incumbent vendor information or existing technology integration requirements are specified in the available solicitation documents. The total contract award value is not disclosed in the posted materials.