Purchase of SRT Equipment

Gwinnett County is requesting informal written quotes for Search and Rescue Team equipment under IWQ 1-695269, with quotes due July 12, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Vendors currently on the Gwinnett County ineligible source list are prohibited from submitting and will not be considered.

The scope comprises 23 line items of specialized rescue equipment: dry suit liners in multiple sizes (3 large, 2 medium, 3 X-large, 2 XX-large), 30 large helmet liners, 4 sixty-inch paddles, 55 safety whistles, 53 rescue throw bags, 7 wetsuits in various sizes, 1 repair adhesive, 65 utility gloves in multiple sizes, 20 reactor rescue gloves, 14 wetsocks in various sizes, and 50 large/XX-large personal flotation devices. Equipment is primarily specified from NRS product lines. An addendum issued July 7, 2023 changed Line Item 23 (Purest Mesh Duffel Bag 90L, NRS Item #55003.02.108) color from blue to red.

Vendors may quote approved equivalent products in lieu of specified brand names, provided they submit all specifications and brochures demonstrating equivalents equal or exceed the quality level of designated products; the County is sole determinant of acceptability. Unit prices must include all costs — shipping and delivery — limited to two decimal places and quoted F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with the seller retaining title and transportation risk. Delivery is required Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with no weekend or holiday deliveries accepted.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible supplier. The County reserves the right to reject any or all quotes and split awards among multiple vendors. Vendors maintaining an office in unincorporated Gwinnett County must hold a valid county occupation tax certificate. No bid bond is required. Payment is due within 30 days of receipt of department-approved payment requests based on work completed. Questions should be directed to Casey Beauston, Purchasing Associate II, at 770-822-7995 or casey.beauston@gwinnettcounty.com. Quotes may be submitted via email or mailed to Gwinnett County Financial Services Purchasing Division, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046.