Fire Department Equipment

The Bowling Green Fire Department (BGFD) is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) to establish a price contract for the procurement of small tools, products, equipment, and NFPA-approved products necessary to support the department's operational and safety needs. This procurement is being conducted by Union County, Kentucky, with a posted date of March 3, 2026, and a submission deadline of March 25, 2026. The BGFD anticipates an annual budget allocation of $200,000 for public safety supplies, loose equipment, and safety items, and this ITB seeks to fulfill a portion of those budgeted needs. Qualified vendors must be capable of providing NFPA-approved equipment and products that meet fire service industry standards. The procurement seeks to establish pricing that will allow the department to efficiently manage its capital equipment and supply expenditures while ensuring compliance with national fire protection standards. Interested parties should submit responses by the March 25, 2026 deadline to be considered for contract award.

The opportunity notice does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular types of organizations, such as disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses, suggesting the procurement is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation, nor are specific technology integration requirements detailed. The procurement carries an estimated contract value based on the department's stated annual budget of $200,000 for public safety supplies and equipment, though the actual award value may be less depending on the scope of items included in the final contract terms and the competitiveness of submitted bids.