Fixed Air Compressor/Fill Station System for SCBA

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is conducting a competitive procurement for a Fixed Air Compressor/Fill Station System for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) at the State Fire Training Academy in North Bend, WA. The procurement requires a sophisticated 7000 psi, 5-stage compressor system with at least three containment fill stations, an electric carbon monoxide monitor with alarm and shutdown capabilities, and comprehensive commissioning services. Mandatory technical requirements include compliance with NFPA 1989 Standards Chapter 7 (2019 Edition) and NFPA 1900 Standards Chapter 23 (2024 Edition), with specific performance expectations such as connecting to existing high-pressure cylinders, conducting leak testing, performing air sample testing, and providing factory training for Fire Training Academy staff. The solicitation (RFP PC236521) was posted on January 29, 2025, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for February 18, 2025. Questions are due by February 25, 2025, and final bids must be submitted by March 7, 2025, with an anticipated contract award date of March 20, 2025. The evaluation criteria will allocate 60 points for cost factors, 40 points for reference evaluations, with additional preference points available for Washington Small Businesses, Veteran-Owned Businesses, and PCB-Free Products.

The procurement includes voluntary diversity and inclusion goals, targeting 6.6% participation from Minority-Owned Businesses and 1.47% participation from Veteran-Owned Businesses. Bidders are encouraged to engage with small and diverse businesses, though zero participation will not disqualify a proposal. The contract has an estimated annual value of approximately $350,000, with WSP planning to purchase one unit. Eligible businesses include those certified by the Washington State Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE) and the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA). The solicitation allows for business classifications including minority/women-owned businesses, Washington State small businesses (with various revenue-based subcategories), and veteran-owned businesses. Vendors must be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating their business classification, technical capabilities, and past performance. The procurement requires vendors to ensure uninterrupted operations by supplying alternative means to fill air tanks during system downtime and includes a 60-month contract term. Bidders must also verify they are not debarred or suspended from federal contracts through SAM.gov verification.