Rescue Ladders

The City of Austin Purchasing Office has issued Invitation for Quotation (IFQ) 8300 JRN1033 to procure rescue ladders for Austin Fire Education Services to maintain its ladder inventory stock. The procurement seeks quotations for two specific ladder items: DUO Safety Ladder Corp. 35-foot, 2-section extension ladders (PN#1200-A-35) with an estimated annual quantity of 4 units, and DUO Safety Ladder Corp. 24-foot, 2-section extension ladders (PN#900-A-24) with an estimated annual quantity of 3 units. All quoted items must meet or exceed City of Austin specifications, with the City reserving the right to determine equivalency for alternate products. Quotes must be submitted via email to Jeff Norris (jeff.norris@austintexas.gov) by February 9, 2026, at 3:30 PM. All pricing must be all-inclusive on an FOB Destination basis with freight charges included in item prices; no separate charges for administrative costs, overhead, shipping, transportation, fuel surcharges, or delivery fees are permitted. The City reserves the right to award a single contract based on overall low cost or multiple awards based on individual categories or line items at its discretion, with evaluation based on the lowest responsive offer meeting any stated minimum qualifications. Payment terms provide for payment within thirty days of receipt of properly documented invoices contingent upon satisfactory delivery of goods.

The solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that may respond to this procurement. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. All respondents must comply with applicable certifications including non-discrimination requirements, wage theft ordinance compliance, non-debarment status, and various other City of Austin compliance requirements. The City of Austin is exempt from federal excise tax and state sales tax, and therefore taxes must not be included in quoted prices. Unit prices should not exceed four decimal places, and any alterations to the pricing submittal sheet or exceptions to the solicitation may jeopardize bid acceptance. While estimated annual quantities of 7 total ladder units (4 units of 35-foot ladders and 3 units of 24-foot ladders) are provided, these quantities are estimates and not guarantees of actual volume. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents.