21-177 Scott Safety Air-Pak Parts and Services

The City of Springfield, Massachusetts is seeking bids for a price agreement for Parts and Services for Scott Safety Air-Pak for the Springfield Fire Department. The estimated value of the contract is not to exceed $200,000.00 per year, with an initial term of one (1) year and two (2) one-year renewal options. The bidder must have a distributor organization with suitable service and repair parts facility that can respond to the Springfield Fire Department located at 1535 Roosevelt Avenue, Springfield, MA. Bids will be received until June 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM and will be publicly opened and read via teleconference. Questions regarding the bid or specifications must be received by the Office of Procurement no later than June 2, 2021 by 4:30 PM. The Chief Procurement Officer reserves the right to waive any informality and to reject any or all bids if it is in the public interest to do so.

The City of Springfield supports the goal of 20% minority and women participation in all contracts. There is no indication of any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent or contractor is not specified. The price agreement is subject to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30B, Section 5, which governs procurement of supplies and services by municipalities.