As needed rubber insulated felt firefighting boots

Pasco County, Florida is seeking competitive quotes for the as-needed purchase of Rubber Insulated Felt Firefighting Boots with Lug Sole through Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation number RFQ-BW-26-1003, with a submission deadline of June 2, 2026. The procurement is for delivery to multiple Pasco County locations on an as-needed basis, with potential utilization across multiple County departments. The required footwear must meet stringent safety certifications including NFPA 1971-2013, NFPA 1992-2012, NFPA 1500, and ASTM F2413-11 standards, featuring flame-resisting rubber uppers, vulcanized construction, traction lug outsoles, felt linings, removable insoles, stainless steel puncture-resistant midsoles, and steel shanks. Products must be available in sizes 5-15 inclusive of half sizes in both medium and wide widths. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of two years in business providing similar goods and must have held at least three comparable contracts. Pricing must be quoted on a net, FOB Destination basis with no cancellation fees permitted for same-day order cancellations, and vendors must provide written manufacturer's warranties on all products and offer pricing on additional related products at a specified percentage off catalog price. This is a requirements contract with no minimum purchase obligation, and the County reserves the right to award to multiple responsive, responsible bidders using a tiered approach designating the lowest bidder as primary, second lowest as secondary, and third lowest as tertiary, with an initial three-year contract term and two optional one-year renewal periods available under the same terms and conditions.

No local preference set-asides apply when state or federal funds are involved; however, vendors may claim local vendor preference if they maintain a physical business address within Pasco County or qualifying neighboring counties (Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, or Hernando) and have operated at that location for at least twelve months prior to bid opening, subject to submission of a valid local business tax receipt. All vendors must be registered with the Florida Department of State Division of Corporations on SunBiz prior to submission and must comply with E-Verify requirements and maintain specified insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation and General Liability of at least $300,000. Vendors are also required to submit a notarized Human Trafficking Affidavit confirming compliance with Florida Statutes Section 787.06 regarding coercion for labor or services, and all responses must include a fully executed RFQ Signature Form with original signatures. Payment terms are net forty-five days from receipt of a correct invoice, processed in accordance with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act. The solicitation does not specify estimated annual contract amounts, awarded values, or budget ranges, as all stated quantities are estimates for bidding purposes only and Pasco County has no obligation to purchase any specific quantity.