Extrication Equipment

The City of Tempe, located in Maricopa County, Arizona, is seeking to establish a term contract for Holmatro Pentheon Series extrication tools specifically for the Tempe Fire Medical Rescue Department. This brand name only procurement is for electric-powered combination tools that will serve as backup equipment during maintenance periods and supplement existing equipment during complex emergency scenarios. The solicitation requires 3 each of PCU50 Cutters, PSP50 Spreaders, and PTR50 Telescopic Rams, along with associated batteries, chargers, and accessories. Proposal evaluations will be based on a point system with a maximum of 1,400 points, weighted as follows: pricing (30%), references (25%), training and technical support (20%), warranty and maintenance support (20%), and proposal quality (5%). Key deadlines include inquiry submissions due by October 24, 2025, and proposals due on November 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM local Arizona time, with a potential contract award date of December 11, 2025.

The contract will have an initial two-year term with options to renew for up to three additional one-year increments. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the solicitation. The procurement allows for a discount off list price for additional Holmatro brand items not specifically listed in the original proposal. The RFP emphasizes the critical need for reliable equipment that can operate in extreme Arizona desert conditions, with specific requirements for power, performance, durability, and safety features. While a specific budget range was not explicitly stated, the procurement includes 18 batteries and 9 chargers, suggesting a significant investment in specialized emergency response equipment. The brand-specific nature of the solicitation indicates a strategic decision to maintain compatibility with existing systems and ensure consistent performance for the Tempe Fire Medical Rescue Department's extrication operations.