Firefighter Protective Hoods

The City of Pittsburgh, through its Office of Management and Budget and on behalf of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, is soliciting bids for firefighter protective hoods under Invitation for Bid #2024-IFB-249. The procurement specifically targets the Globe Guard Hood featuring DuPont Nomex Nano Flex technology, which provides a particulate-protective barrier for firefighters. These hoods are designed with advanced protective features, including 98% particulate-blocking efficiency, a wider bib for shoulder coverage, an elasticized face opening, and channel-stitched quilting for stability and flexibility. The contract period will span three years, from August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2027, with bids due on August 9, 2024, at 2:00 pm. Vendors must submit responses electronically through the ProcureNow portal, with a bid opening scheduled for August 9, 2024, at 3:00 pm via a virtual Teams meeting. Pricing proposals must quote unit costs for cases of 12 Globe Guard Hoods (part number PNGLB_G20001D) for each contract year, with the City not reimbursing separate shipping or handling fees and all purchase orders being F.O.B. Destination.

The solicitation includes specific diversity and participation goals, with the City maintaining targets of 18% minority participation, 7% women participation, and 5% veteran-owned business participation. Vendors must complete various forms related to equal opportunity participation, including the MDE/WBE/Veteran-Owned Solicitation and Commitment Form. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, vendors will be required to provide unit pricing for the protective hoods across the three-year contract period. The procurement is limited to qualified vendors capable of supplying the specific Globe Guard Hood with the required protective specifications. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the provided documentation, and the solicitation appears to be open to businesses that can meet the technical specifications and diversity participation requirements. The procurement is focused on jurisdictions within Allegheny County and specifically serves the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, with an emphasis on obtaining high-quality protective equipment for firefighting personnel.