Bunker Gear Services

The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department is seeking a comprehensive Bunker Gear Services contract through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) numbered 25-P-00167, with bid submissions due on June 25, 2025, at 4:30 pm. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide professional cleaning, repair, and maintenance services for firefighter protective equipment, including coats, pants, and other gear, in full compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1851. Vendors must be an NFPA certified Independent Service Provider (ISP) with a repair facility located within 300 miles of Tampa City Hall, capable of collecting, transporting, and servicing gear within seven business days. The solicitation includes 129 line items covering various repair and cleaning services, such as component replacement, tear repair, restitching, and advanced cleaning for different gear types. Key requirements include having washing and drying equipment meeting NFPA 1851 standards and the ability to perform on-site mobile advanced cleaning. The City reserves the right to award the bid by division or aggregate total and will evaluate bidders based on responsibility, experience, financial condition, and compliance with bid requirements.

The contract emphasizes participation of underutilized Women and Minority Business Enterprises (U-WMBE) and Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE), with potential bid discounts for these categories up to $20,000 for U-WMBEs and $10,000 for SLBEs. The procurement includes specific business enterprise categories: Black Business Enterprise (BBE), Hispanic Business Enterprise (HBE), Asian Business Enterprise (ABE), Native American Business Enterprise (NBE), and Woman Business Enterprise (WBE). The estimated contract value is $55,000, with an initial award period of one year and potential renewal options for two additional one-year periods. Vendors must submit a detailed Letter of Intent (Form MBD-40) within ten working days of bid opening, documenting subcontractor involvement and commitment. The City of Tampa's Equal Business Opportunity Program requires comprehensive documentation of subcontractor payments, including detailed tracking of company information, contract amounts, and payment periods. Successful vendors must comply with the city's Diversity Management Initiative and provide ongoing payment reporting through Form MBD-30.