Bunker Gear Cleaning and Repair

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners is requesting competitive sealed bids for ongoing and as-needed cleaning, testing, and maintenance of bunker gear for the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Department under ITB 26-00380, with bids due September 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time through the County's electronic bidding system (Euna Procurement). No site visit or pre-bid conference is specified.

The scope encompasses cleaning, testing, and maintenance of approximately 2,800 sets of bunker gear (coats and pants) in accordance with manufacturer specifications and NFPA 1851 and 1971 standards. The contractor must provide weekly pick-up and delivery services from 9440 E. Columbus Drive, Tampa, Florida, with a three-day turnaround for most gear and a two-day turnaround during the annual cleaning cycle (minimum 30 sets per week). Delivery of services is required no later than 30 days after receipt of a Purchase Order.

Bidders must meet extensive minimum qualifications: Third Party-verified Independent Service Provider certification for at least three consecutive years; permanent brick and mortar facilities that are factory-trained Lion warranty centers and authorized OEM centers; ownership of at least 600 loaner gear sets (less than 10 years old); 24-hour emergency decontamination services with 72-hour turnaround; and a comprehensive NFPA record-keeping system with customized reporting capabilities and mobile application for barcode scanning and historical data access. The contractor is responsible for all losses of gear while in possession and must provide warranty coverage for repairs.

The estimated contract value is $1,156,137 over a two-year term. Bid pricing shall include all labor, materials, equipment, mileage, and fees associated with pick-up and delivery services, delivered free-on-board to the job site or specified delivery location in Hillsborough County. The County will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Mandatory compliance requirements include general liability insurance with coverage named to Hillsborough County as additional insured, E-Verify requirements, drug-free workplace certification under Florida Statute 287.087, cybersecurity program standards, and completion of vendor security questionnaires for outsourcing and software components.