IFB 3PA5A01465 RRU Turnout Pants

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) issued Invitation to Bid (IFB) 3PA5A01465 for the procurement of Structural Turnout Pants, Category 1, for the Riverside Unit (RRU) located in Perris, California. The solicitation seeks 176 pairs of structural firefighting protective ensemble pants in various sizes (waist 32-40 inches with inseam measurements from 28-34 inches) that are equal to and comparable to Lion brand Model CF-PVFM. All garments must be manufactured in ISO 9001 compliant facilities and meet NFPA 1971 standards as verified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) testing, with mandatory specifications including a Total Heat Loss (THL) of 270 with 5% variance, Thermal Protective Performance (TPP) of 40 with 5% variance, and Evaporation Resistance (RET) maximum of 35. Bidders must submit pricing on a firm, fixed-price basis using CAL FIRE's Cost Worksheet in Microsoft Excel format, with all prices inclusive of freight prepaid on an F.O.B. Destination basis to the delivery address at 210 W. San Jacinto, Perris, CA 92570. The question and answer period runs from April 16, 2026 to April 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM PST, with answers posted by April 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Bids are due by April 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM PT via email to andrew.perez@fire.ca.gov, with a public bid reading and cost opening conducted via Microsoft Teams on May 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM PT. Bidders are required to provide complete descriptive literature including brand name, catalog or model number, and complete sales quotes, with delivery and installation preferred within 8 weeks of contract award and not to exceed 12 weeks.

The procurement includes multiple socioeconomic set-asides and preferences including a 5 percent small business preference, a 5 percent non-small business subcontractor preference for bidders demonstrating at least 25 percent small business participation, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) program participation incentive, and optional Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) preference. Award will be made on an "all or none" basis by individual group or line item to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest cost including applicable preference and incentive calculations. Bidders must submit numerous mandatory documents including an executed Agreement Cover Letter, California Seller's Permit, Secretary of State certification, Payee Data Record (STD 204), California Civil Rights Laws Certification, Darfur Contracting Act Vendor Certification (CAL FIRE-720), Postconsumer-Content Certification, Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-106), and Authorized Reseller documentation if applicable, with all submissions subject to verification of bidder qualifications and rejection of bids containing material deviations or omissions. The specification identifies Lion Morning Pride as an approved manufacturer with multiple SKU configurations available, and bidders must ensure no material deviations from the detailed technical specifications are submitted. The bid does not specify a total contract value or budget range; however, the procurement authorizes partial deliveries and partial payments following receipt, inspection, and acceptance of goods, with payment initiated upon receipt and acceptance of units or upon receipt of a valid invoice, whichever occurs later.