Air Purifying Respiratory Smoke/Fire Escape Hoods & Accessories for DOC

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) for Air Purifying Respiratory Smoke/Fire Escape Hoods and Accessories, solicitation number IFBC30034901700782. The procurement seeks to acquire 150 smoke/fire escape hoods, 20 demo/training hoods, 20 single wall mount racks, 75 double wall mount racks, 25 carrying pouches, and 5 wall mount cabinets for use across Missouri Department of Corrections locations. The smoke/fire hoods must provide protection against a comprehensive range of hazardous particles (including soot, aerosols, anthrax, and radioactive particles) and gases (such as carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, sarin, and chlorine), with specific technical requirements including NIOSH certification, ability to withstand up to 1700F radiant heat, twin HEPA P100 filters, and a maximum weight of 1.5 pounds. The bid solicitation period runs from March 1, 2017 to March 21, 2017, with responses due by 3:00 PM CDT, and the contract period is set for August 28, 2017 through August 27, 2018, with two optional one-year renewal periods. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with payment terms of Net 45 days and delivery required as Free on Board Destination to various Missouri Department of Corrections locations.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating that all vendors are eligible to respond to the bid through the MissouriBUYS procurement system. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The reference brand/model for the smoke/fire hoods is the iEvac Smoke/Fire Hood #EBP-900, though alternative brands meeting the detailed specifications are acceptable. While no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated, the procurement involves multiple line items with specific quantity requirements. The solicitation requires that all products meet stringent certification standards, including compliance with the American National Standard for Air Purifying Respiratory Smoke Escape Devices, NIOSH certification per 42 CFR 84, and ISO 9001:2008 manufacturing standards. Additional product requirements include maintenance-free operation, latex-free construction, one-size-fits-all design, and a minimum five-year shelf life.