SCBA Compressor

Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) is seeking to procure a specialized breathing air compressor and cascade system for its Fire Science Program through Request for Quotation (RFQ) #2025-03. The procurement specifically requires an Artic Compressor brand system with precise technical specifications, including a four-stage, air-cooled compressor with 14 cfm capacity at 6000 psi, a 10 horsepower electric motor, two double fill stations, and a UL listed electric panel. The complete system must include an eight-ISO cylinder cascade system with 2036 total cubic feet capacity, a wall-mounted rack, interconnecting hoses, and a ten-year hydro test date. Electronic quotes must be submitted through BidNet Direct by March 21, 2025, at 2:00 pm EST, with quotes remaining firm for 60 days from submission. The college will award the purchase based on best value and/or lowest responsive quote that meets all required specifications, with a clear emphasis on domestic production and comprehensive system functionality for the Fire Science Program's training and operational needs.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. However, the RFQ does emphasize a preference for domestically produced and manufactured equipment, requiring vendors to indicate the country of origin for each quoted item. Vendors must provide a one-year warranty for individually purchased equipment, with payment terms set at net 30 days and all prices to be F.O.B. destination. While no specific budget range is detailed in the available documentation, the comprehensive technical requirements suggest a specialized procurement likely valued in the tens of thousands of dollars. The geographic scope of this procurement is limited to Pasco and Hernando counties in Florida, serving the five-campus Pasco-Hernando State College system. Potential bidders must carefully review the technical specifications and ensure complete compliance with the detailed requirements to be considered for award.