SCBA Compressors

The California Department of General Services (DGS) Procurement Division, on behalf of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), is issuing an Invitation For Bid (IFB) for the procurement of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Compressors. The participating jurisdictions include Riverside County and Palo Alto City. The IFB solicits bids from SCBA Compressor manufacturers and/or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) vendors to provide fixed SCBA compressor units that meet technical specifications and NFPA standards. The compressor units will be used to fill air containers for SCBA systems employed by CAL FIRE personnel in Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) environments. Key action dates include a bidder's conference on March 21, 2024, and a bid due date of May 1, 2024.

The IFB includes set-asides and preferences for California certified small businesses, non-small businesses claiming a small business subcontractor preference, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs). The current mandatory statewide contract for this type of equipment has had a historical value of $2,371,849 over five years. The resulting contract will be mandatory for all State of California Departments and available for use by participating local government agencies in California, with a contract term of three (3) years and two (2) optional one-year extensions.