SCBA Air Compressor System (notice-only)

The Town of Beacon Falls, Connecticut, located in New Haven County, is seeking qualified vendors to supply and install a high-pressure Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) air compressor system for the Beacon Hose Company No. 1 Fire Department. This procurement, identified as Solicitation No. 21-5, requires respondents to provide not only the equipment but also comprehensive training on its usage. Potential vendors must demonstrate extensive experience in providing similar services and adhere to industry-standard requirements. The solicitation period runs from September 17, 2021, to October 15, 2021, with a vendor Q&A window open from September 17, 2021, to October 1, 2021. All submissions must be made through the Town of Beacon Falls e-Procurement Bonfire portal, and vendors are required to create an account to access the opportunity. The project is funded wholly or partially through a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) award, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, indicating that all qualified vendors are eligible to submit proposals. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no specific details about existing infrastructure requiring integration. The documentation does not specify an estimated total contract value or precise budget range for the project. Payment terms will be vendor-specified, and the town has not outlined any specific evaluation criteria beyond the requirement of demonstrated experience in providing similar services. Interested vendors should carefully review the full solicitation documents available on the Bonfire portal and ensure they can meet the technical specifications and training requirements for the SCBA air compressor system. The procurement contact for this opportunity is Natasha Nau, who can be reached at 203-490-4395 or nnau@beaconfallsct.org for any additional inquiries.