Commodity Contract for Rescue Intellitech Solo Rescue Decontamination System

The City of Milwaukee's Department of Administration - Purchasing Division is seeking to procure one Rescue Intellitech Solo Rescue Decontamination System "Package A" for the Milwaukee Fire Department through Invitation to Bid (ITB) #21177. The system, specifically a Machine Type 26094 Three-Phase 208/240V 40 amp system, is designed to decontaminate firefighting equipment in compliance with NFPA 1851 and 1852 standards. The system must have the capacity to process 14 SCBAs, 21 helmets, 120 pairs of gloves, 40 pairs of boots, 42 air cylinders, or 56 face masks per hour-long program. Bidders must be authorized Rescue Intellitech distributors in sound financial condition, and the procurement requires a comprehensive five-year warranty covering all components and repairs. The bid is due on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 4:30 PM CT, with electronic submission required through the Bonfire portal, and a strict delivery requirement of no later than thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of order. Evaluation will be based on the lowest discounted unit price, with no substitutes allowed.

While there is no mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation requirement, the City strongly encourages the use of City of Milwaukee SBE firms for supplementary services. The procurement allows for potential cooperative purchasing, enabling other V.A.L.U.E. (Volume Acquisition and Large Uniform Expenditures) members in the Southeastern Wisconsin area to potentially extend the contract pricing. Bidders must provide a completed Form W-9, comply with specific insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 for Each Occurrence Limit in Commercial General Liability and $2,000,000 for General Aggregate, and name the City of Milwaukee as an additional insured. The contract covers jurisdictions including Milwaukee County and Mattoon Village in Wisconsin. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves a sophisticated decontamination system with comprehensive training and installation requirements, suggesting a significant investment in public safety equipment.