Fire Helmets

This state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of fire helmets by the City of Asheville and Buncombe County in North Carolina. The fire helmets must be matte (unpainted) in color, as specified in an addendum to the original Invitation to Bid (IBR). Bidders are required to sign the addendum and include it with their bid package. The procurement has no specified contract duration, and bidders are instructed to submit their bids via email by 3:00 PM on Monday, August 5, 2024. All questions must be submitted by 3:00 PM on Monday, July 29, 2024. Bid forms, instructions, and specifications can be obtained from the City of Asheville's website.

The City of Asheville has adopted the Asheville Business Inclusion Policy to encourage participation from women and minority-owned businesses (MWBE). Bidders are invited to show proof of MWBE status and to become certified as an MWBE vendor with the City. However, the solicitation does not mention any set-aside or restricted-competition requirements. No information is provided on incumbent vendors, contract values, or budget ranges.