Fire SCBA

The City of Dublin, Georgia is requesting bids on Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment for the Fire Department under IFB BID #23-09-002, with bids due September 25, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the City of Dublin Purchasing Office. Scott brand is the mandatory specification for SCBA units and cylinders—a single-source filter. A 3% local-vendor preference applies to vendors within the City of Dublin.

The scope comprises five Scott 4500 PSI SCBA harnesses, ten Scott 4500 PSI cylinders, and five face pieces, all deliverable f.o.b. Dublin. All components must meet or exceed NFPA 2013 standards and NIOSH 42 CFR Part 84 CBRN certification, with provisions to upgrade to NFPA 2018 or 2019 standards at no additional cost when released. Required features include color-coded heads-up displays, flame-resistant materials, positive-pressure regulators, and PASS devices compliant with NFPA 1982 (2013 edition). A minimum 10-year warranty and available mobile service for repairs are required. Bidders must be recognized and authorized dealers for the specified equipment.

No contract value or term length is stated. Payment terms are Net 30 days upon invoice approval and receipt of goods meeting specifications. The City is exempt from federal excise tax and Georgia sales and use tax. Bid bonds and performance bonds are not required. The City reserves the right to award to multiple vendors when more than one item appears on the bid and to reject any or all bids. Contracts are binding upon written award notification and may be terminated by the City with 30-day written notice or on December 31 of each calendar year unless the City Council approves renewal. Bidders must submit supporting literature, W-9 forms, executed affidavits of non-collusion, bidder's declarations, and contractor compliance affidavits. Samples may be requested at no cost to the agency.