Purchase of Avon Protection FM54 Respirators and accessories, or equal

The City of Yonkers Purchasing Department is conducting a competitive bid (RFB-7394) for the procurement of Avon Protection FM54 Respirators and related accessories for the Police Emergency Services Unit. The specific procurement includes 50 Avon Protection FM54 NFPA Compliant Twin Port Masks, 50 Voice Projection Units, 50 4-Pin "Y" Cable Mask Adapters, 3 SF Mp-PAPR Kits, 3 5200 Rechargeable Batteries, and 3 Battery Chargers. The bid allows for "or equal" products, requiring bidders to submit detailed technical specifications for alternative equipment. The procurement is funded through a US Department of Homeland Security UASI Grant, with a delivery deadline of August 31, 2025. The bid is due on February 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM, and the city will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Potential contractors must complete a comprehensive Vendor Background Questionnaire and provide various certifications, including compliance with the Iran Divestment Act and a Non-Collusive Bidding Certification.

Contractors must comply with extensive federal regulatory requirements outlined in the Rider Contract Provisions, including equal employment opportunity standards, Davis-Bacon Act compliance, and Clean Air and Water Pollution Control Act guidelines. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. Bidders are required to maintain substantial insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, commercial umbrella/excess insurance, automobile liability, and cyber liability insurance. While no specific budget range was provided, the procurement suggests a significant investment in emergency services equipment. The city reserves the right to reject any bid and potentially negotiate if initial submissions are unsatisfactory. Contractors must also adhere to federal compliance requirements, including provisions for debarment, suspension, and lobbying restrictions, with potential penalties for non-compliance including contract termination and exclusion from future federal contracts.