3PA5C16053 SDU Wildland Gloves

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is issuing Request for Quote 3PA5C16053 for the procurement of wildland gloves for use by CAL FIRE's San Diego Unit facility located in El Cajon, California in San Diego County. The solicitation seeks bids for wildland gloves in seven sizes (XS through XXXL) with quantities totaling 1,030 pairs: XS (30 pairs), S (100 pairs), M (320 pairs), L (200 pairs), XL (200 pairs), XXL (150 pairs), and XXXL (30 pairs). All gloves must meet or exceed NFPA 1977 (current edition) and NFPA 1951 (2020 edition) standards with no deviations permitted, feature premium top-grain leather (goat or equivalent) for the outer shell, and include high-performance thermal liner material (aramid or equivalent) fully bonded to the outer shell. The gloves must demonstrate heat and flame resistance, high abrasion resistance, flexibility for tool handling, and breathability suitable for extended wear, with reinforced palm and high-wear areas preferred, and must include NFPA compliance labeling, manufacturer identification, size designation, and care instructions. Written questions must be submitted by 2:00 PM PST on May 1, 2026, with CAL FIRE providing responses by 4:00 PM PST on May 6, 2026. Bid submissions must be received by 5:00 PM on May 13, 2026, via email to Corrine.Johnson@fire.ca.gov and Andrew.Perez@fire.ca.gov, with award made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on an "all or none" basis. Pricing must remain valid for a minimum of 60 days from the date of signature, and delivery is required to 2249 Jamacha Road, El Cajon, California 92019.

Respondents must complete all required documentation including the California STD 204 payee data record, cost quote sheet, copy of seller's permit, vendor certification, Darfur Contracting Act certification, bidder declaration form, and postconsumer recycled-content certification. Bidders claiming California small business, disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE), microbusiness (MB), or nonprofit veteran service agency (NVSA) certifications may submit appropriate documentation to qualify for set-aside preferences, and certified subcontractors must be in good standing with the California Secretary of State. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration. Bidders may protest within two business days of intent to award notification posted on Cal eProcure. While no specific budget range or award value is listed in the solicitation documents, all freight and shipping charges over $50 require supporting prepaid freight bills, and pricing quotes must be submitted in U.S. currency in ink or typewritten format with unit prices limited to four decimal places.