Rapid Duro Chains for Chainsaw

The City of Austin Purchasing Office has issued Invitation for Quotation (IFQ) 8300 JRH1023 for a one-time procurement of Rapid Duro Chains for Chainsaw to support the Austin Fire Department's operational needs. The solicitation seeks quotes for two specific STIHL chainsaw chain reel products: three units of the 3683-005-1640 model (36 RD3 Rapid Duro Chain Reel, 100-foot length, 3/8-inch pitch with carbide cutters in standard sequence) and one unit of the 3944-005-0410 model (36 RDR Rapid Duro Chain Reel, 25-foot length, 3/8-inch pitch with carbide cutters in standard sequence). These chains will be used to replace broken chains on rescue chainsaws as needed by the Fire Department. All quotes must be submitted on an FOB Destination basis with all freight charges, handling charges, and shipping costs included in the item price, with delivery required within forty-five calendar days of order placement to the Austin Fire Department Shops at 2011 E. 51st Street, Austin, Texas 78723, during Monday through Friday business hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Quotes are due on March 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM and must be submitted via email to Rebecca Hall at rebecca.hall@austintexas.gov. The award will be made to the lowest responsive offer meeting all stated specifications. Contractors must comply with City requirements including certificates of insurance, wage theft certifications under City Code Chapter 4-22, non-discrimination certifications, and completion of City of Austin Wage Theft Training within thirty days of contract award.

The City of Austin follows a tiered vendor outreach process that initially targets certified Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) and Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) vendors through direct email notification, with broader posting to the Austin Finance Online website and all registered vendors if adequate quotes are not initially received. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or existing infrastructure requiring integration. The City of Austin is exempt from Federal Excise and State Sales Tax, and tax must not be included in quoted pricing. Payment will be made within thirty days of receipt of properly documented invoices contingent upon delivery satisfaction. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents, though estimated quantities are noted as non-guaranteed purchases by the City.