24-028 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus

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The City of Albany, Georgia is seeking competitive sealed bids for a firm-fixed price contract to provide Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for the Albany Fire Department. The contract will cover the replacement of the city's entire SCBA inventory, with a total of 350 SCBA units required. The SCBA units must meet NFPA and ISO 9000 certification standards and be accompanied by a report verifying optimal functioning upon delivery. The bid responses are due by November 27, 2023, and the contract award is anticipated to be made on May 15, 2023. The contract term will be for 3 years with two 1-year renewal options.

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The City of Albany 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. The contract is expected to have a value within the range of $1 million to $2 million. Interested vendors must be able to provide the required SCBA units and related accessories, as well as integrate with any existing infrastructure or technology used by the Albany Fire Department.