26109-B: Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

Fayette County, Georgia is procuring Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment through Invitation to Bid 26109-B, with bids due by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026. The procurement encompasses approximately 122 SCBA packs, 312 face pieces, 288 total air cylinders, and 5 Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) packs, all of which must be new and NFPA 1970 (2025 standard) compliant. Required specifications include integrated PASS devices, heads-up displays, pressure reducers, voice amplification-capable facepieces, 4500psi 45-minute air cylinders, universal EBSS/RIC connections, single rechargeable battery packs, mask-mounted or integrated communication options with Bluetooth capability compatible with Kenwood radio systems, chest straps with harnesses, adjustable swiveling lumbar pads, and continuous regulator hoses. Qualified vendors must demonstrate experience and provide initial user and technician training for 10 personnel as Level 1 technicians, information on local or regional service technician availability, preventive maintenance and inspection programs, software or firmware update policies, and three years of SCBA flow testing. The County will award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder considering payment terms, vendor qualifications and experience, quality, references, and any exceptions listed. Bids must be submitted to the Fayette County Purchasing Department, 140 Stonewall Avenue West, Suite 204, Fayetteville, Georgia 30214, with delivery required to 1330 HWY 92 North, Fayetteville, Georgia 30214. Pricing shall be provided as a lump sum including all applicable charges such as delivery, materials, equipment, training, installation, and labor.

The solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. All vendors must carry General Liability insurance ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Automobile Liability insurance ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Workers' Compensation insurance as required by Georgia statute before contract execution. The County's standard payment terms are Net 30, with payment as a lump sum after delivery and acceptance, and bids are binding for ninety days from the bid opening date. Warranty and service information must accompany all bids, detailing manufacturer warranty coverage for SCBA units, masks, electronics and cylinders, expected service life, replacement part availability and lead times, and service turnaround times. The specific budget or award value for this procurement is not disclosed in the available solicitation materials, though the lump-sum pricing approach and comprehensive equipment and service requirements suggest a substantial contract value.