MSA G1 Bottles

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is conducting a one-time procurement for 300 units of MSA 45 Minute 4500 PSI Carbon Fiber Cylinders with Quick Connect (Part Number 10175708), identified under ITB No. FPD126-FIREA-6117. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) was tentatively released on October 28, 2025, with key procurement dates including a deadline for submission of questions on November 4, 2025, and a proposal submission deadline of November 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through the San Bernardino County Electronic Procurement Network (ePro) or in paper form to the County Purchasing Department, with all bidders required to be registered in ePro prior to the submission deadline. Delivery of the cylinders is required within 28 days after receipt of the County's Purchase Order, with FOB delivery to the County's designated location. The procurement allows for a 90-day bid acceptance period, and the County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive irregularities, and conduct pre-award surveys to assess bidder capability.

The contract includes a local vendor preference policy (Policy 11-10) that provides a five percent (5%) preference to vendors with principal places of business within San Bernardino County boundaries. Public agencies located in San Bernardino County may participate in the award, with outside agencies permitted to participate but responsible for their own freight charges. Payment terms are set at Net 60 days after acceptance of the MSA G1 bottles, with the County being self-insured. The contract encompasses standard terms addressing inspection, delivery, termination provisions, indemnification, compliance with California OSHA and environmental standards, and a drug and alcohol-free workplace requirement. The County maintains audit rights for three years following final payment. Pricing must be stated as F.O.B. destination and should not include California sales/use tax or Federal excise tax. While no specific award value is detailed, the procurement is for 300 units of specialized fire protection equipment cylinders.