Fire Helmets

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
14004-0-2024-BG
State
Wisconsin
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Opportunity details come from vendornet.wi.gov. Updated .

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The City of Madison Fire Department has issued Request for Bids (RFB #14004-0-2024-BG) for the procurement of fire helmets, specifically seeking qualified vendors to supply Phenix TC-1 Composite and Phenix TL-2 Leather Fire Helmets with optional upgrades. The solicitation requires vendors to provide helmets meeting precise specifications, including composite or leather shells with inner thermoplastic domes, impact caps, custom comfort pads, and Nomex combination chinstraps. Most helmets will be black, with red helmets designated for company officers and white helmets for chief officers. The estimated total helmet order for 2025 ranges between 20-50 units, with potential optional upgrades such as deluxe leather comfort packages, custom name stamps, and various passport style shields. Key bid submission requirements include electronic proposal submission via email to bids@cityofmadison.com, with the bid response deadline set for Friday, January 10th, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT. Vendor questions must be submitted by December 30th, 2024, with answers to be posted by January 3rd, 2025. The City will award the contract based on the base bid only, with pricing required to be all-inclusive and cover all direct and indirect expenses.

The RFB does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The bid summary indicates two primary vendors competed for the contract: Conway Shield and Jefferson Fire and Safety, with Conway Shield ultimately being awarded the contract. The base bid for the TC-1 Composite Helmet ranged from $395.00 to $400.00, with additional optional items like leather passport style shields, suspensions, comfort packages, name stamps, and brass finials. Optional helmet pricing varied, with the TL-2 Leather Helmet priced between $940.00 and $1,000.00. The total contract value appears to be relatively modest, likely under $20,000 depending on the final quantity of helmets and selected optional accessories. While specific integration requirements are not detailed, the procurement seems focused on standardizing fire helmet equipment for the Madison Fire Department, with clear specifications for product quality, design, and customization options.

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RFB 14004.pdf PDF
Bid Summary.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet

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