RFB No. 27-0007 PROTECTIVE FIRE CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES (ANNUAL CONTRACT)

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
PE-70662-NONST-2027-000000129
State
Georgia
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Opportunity facts

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Opportunity details come from ssl.doas.state.ga.us. Updated .

About this opportunity

Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting bids to establish Primary and Secondary annual contracts for protective fire clothing and accessories for the Columbus Fire & EMS Department under RFB No. 27-0007, with sealed bids due October 14, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time and virtual bid opening during the 3:00 p.m. hour. Awards will be made to the two lowest responsive and responsible vendors.

The scope includes structural firefighting coats, pants, suspenders, protective hoods, gloves, helmets, and boots procured on an as-needed basis, with the City anticipating approximately 30 sets. All protective clothing and accessories must meet current NFPA standards. The contract term is two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods, contingent on mutual agreement and funding appropriation by City Council.

Pricing must be fixed for the initial two-year term; price escalation requests after the initial term are limited to 5% and require full documentation from manufacturers. All freight, shipping, and handling charges must be included in the bid price. The City is exempt from state retail tax and federal excise tax. Payment occurs net 30 days after satisfactory delivery.

Bidders must submit bids electronically via OpenBids and include the E-Verify Affidavit, Conflict of Interest Affidavit, manufacturer warranty information, product literature and specifications, and acknowledgment of any addenda. The City reserves the right to request product demonstrations or site visits at the bidder's expense, to reject any or all bids, and to cancel contracts if items do not perform as specified. Questions concerning specifications must be submitted in writing at least five working days prior to the bid due date.

Opportunity text

It is the intent of the Columbus Consolidated Government ( the City) to establish an annual contract with a Primary and a Secondary contractor to provide firefighters with body protection against extreme temperature, sharp objects, steam water penetration, hot particles, and other hazards encountered during structural firefighting. These items will be procured on an "as needed" basis and are to be utilized by the Columbus Fire & EMS Department and will be awarded to both a Primary Contractor, and a Secondary Contractor. The contract term will be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods.

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RFB 27_0007 Protective Fire Clothing and Acce.pdf PDF

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