7PAF00028 SFTY SCBA & PPE Washers

California's Department of General Services is issuing Request for Quote (RFQ) Package 7PAF00028 for the procurement of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) washers to support the CAL FIRE SAFETY Program. The equipment will be installed at three locations: Redding in Butte County, Atwater in Merced County, and Calistoga in Napa County. The solicitation was posted on March 27, 2026, with a response due date of April 10, 2026. Bidders must submit sealed bids via hand delivery, U.S. Mail, or common carrier by the specified closing date and time, with the bidder bearing sole responsibility for timely delivery. Bids must be submitted in U.S. currency with unit prices limited to four decimal places, and all submitted bids remain valid for forty-five days following the response due date. The evaluation will be conducted on an individual item, combination of items, or all-items basis as specified in the solicitation, and the state reserves the right to accept any combination of items unless a bidder expressly conditions its response on receiving all items.

Prospective bidders must comply with several state requirements and certifications. All prime bidders are required to complete the Bidder Declaration form disclosing their California business certifications, including Microbusiness (MB), Small Business (SB), Nonprofit Veteran Service Agency (NVSA), and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) status. Additionally, bidders must submit the State Controller's Office Payee Data Record (STD 204) and optional supplemental form (STD 205) prior to payment processing, along with certification of postconsumer recycled-content materials in accordance with the State Agency Buy Recycled Campaign (SABRC) requirements. Suppliers must comply with the Electronic Waste Recycling Act and provide proof of California Board of Equalization registration or retailer's permits. The solicitation is open to certified small businesses, disadvantaged enterprises, and veteran-owned businesses, though no incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific award values or budget ranges are identified in the available documentation. Bidders claiming preference under the California Small Business certification, Enterprise Zone Act, Target Area Contract Preference Act, or Local Agency Military Base Recovery Area Act must complete and submit appropriate supporting forms with their bids.