25-077 Airport Fire Department Self Contained Breathing Apparatus'

The City of Albany, Georgia, through its Finance Department Procurement Division, is issuing a competitive sealed bid solicitation for a firm price contract to supply self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipment for the Airport Fire Department. The procurement requires ten PSS 500 SCBA units equipped with 4500 PSI high pressure systems, sentinel alarms, sentinel right shoulder configuration, LDV left shoulder VN00112 face masks, buddy breathers, and quick connect systems that are 2018 NFPA compliant; ten 4500 PSI/45-minute cylinders with quick connect; ten rigid Draeger orange SCBA cases; and ten Draeger hard storage cases for masks. All equipment must meet NFPA and ISO 9000 certification standards. Bidders must include freight charges, warranty information, the cost of any periodic overhauls required to maintain warranty coverage, and delivery times with manufacturer specifications. Upon delivery, a report must accompany each unit verifying optimal functioning condition. The deadline for submission of questions is 5:00 PM on June 3, 2025, and sealed bids are due by 2:30 PM on June 13, 2025. Delivery must occur within thirty days of award notification to 3905 Newton Road, Albany, Georgia 31701. All bids must be quoted F.O.B. Albany with freight prepaid and included in the bid price, with payment terms of Net 30 unless otherwise specified. Note that the original solicitation has been cancelled and will be re-bid due to quantity changes and specification clarity requirements.

The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types eligible to respond, nor do they identify disadvantaged enterprise requirements or incumbent vendors. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including required certifications, insurance coverage documentation (Commercial General Liability of at least $1,000,000, Automobile/Vehicle Liability of at least $500,000, and Workers' Compensation), the Certification of Non-Collusion, Governing Law and Venue statements, Indemnity Agreements, Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavits, and Advertisement Forms. Manufacturer specifications and samples may be required with submission. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award each item separately or on a lump sum basis. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available solicitation materials.