IFB 4PA5F01322 MMU Structural Turnout Protective Ensemble Category 1

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is soliciting bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #4PA5F01322 to procure Structural Turnout Protective Ensemble Category 1 equipment for the Mariposa Management Unit (MMU) staff to ensure proper safety during structure firefighting operations. The procurement consists of 130 Structural Turnout Jackets and 130 Structural Turnout Pants, with sizing to be determined at the time of order, all meeting strict CAL FIRE specifications outlined in Attachment 4 based on April 2026 standards. The specification document mandates compliance with NFPA 1971 standards, ISO 9001 manufacturing facility certification, and OEKO-TEX certification for textile safety, with approved fabric combinations limited to specific outer shells (PBI Flex 7 or PBI Max), moisture barriers (Crosstech Black), and thermal liners (Titanium SL2i or Glide Ice options), and performance metrics including Total Heat Loss (THL) of 270, Thermal Protective Performance (TPP) of 40, and Evaporation Resistance (RET) maximum of 35. Jackets must be available in chest sizes 30 to 68 inches with male and female patterns, while pants must range from 24 to 56-inch waist sizes, with approved manufacturers pre-identified in the specification document. Bidders must submit complete responsive bids by June 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM PT via email to Kamarrian.Jordan@fire.ca.gov; a public bid reading will occur via Microsoft Teams on June 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM PT, and the Q&A period runs from May 20 through May 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM PST with answers posted by May 27, 2026. Award will be made on an "All or None" basis, by individual group, or by individual line item at CAL FIRE's discretion to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest cost; delivery is preferred within 12 weeks of contract award and must be completed within 10 weeks at 5366 Highway 49 North, Mariposa, California 95338, with all actions including delivery, assembly, installation, and inspection subject to inspection at the time of delivery and potential rejection for material deviations from specifications.

The solicitation includes multiple socioeconomic program opportunities: a 3 percent minimum Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement with incentive adjustments of 3 to 5 percent based on confirmed participation levels; a 5 percent small business preference for California-certified small businesses; a 5 percent preference for non-small businesses using 25 percent California-certified small business subcontractors; and eligibility for Small Business Nonprofit Veteran Services Agencies (SB/NVSA) to qualify for the 5 percent small business preference. Bidders must complete and submit comprehensive required documentation including an Agreement Cover Letter, cost worksheet in Microsoft Excel format with pricing on an F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid basis inclusive of California sales tax, narrative responses addressing specification compliance and business certifications, seller's permit or Secretary of State certification, descriptive literature, bidder declarations, Darfur Contracting Act certification, California Civil Rights Laws Certification (DGS OLS 04), Payee Data Record (STD 204), Postconsumer-Content Certification, and an Authorized Reseller letter if applicable. All bidders must verify they are not on the FTB Top 500 Delinquent Taxpayers list or CDTFA Top 500 Sales & Use Tax Delinquencies list and must confirm compliance with Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russia sanctions; unsigned or incomplete submissions will be deemed non-responsive and rejected. The IFB packet does not specify an overall budget range or award value; pricing is to be submitted by bidders on the provided cost worksheet, with an 8.25 percent sales tax applied to the subtotal, and all pricing must be inclusive of shipping and handling charges for the delivery of 260 total units (130 jackets and 130 pants).