self-contained breathing apparatus

The City of Long Beach is requesting bids on self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipment and annual maintenance services for the Long Beach Fire Department under ITB FD-23-219, with bids due May 9, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time. A local preference of 10% applies to Long Beach-based businesses holding current valid business licenses and seller's permits showing a place of business within city limits, with a maximum preference cap of $50,000 per bid.

The scope comprises 380 Scott X3-Pro SCBA units with 500 voice amplifiers, 500 masks, 200 carbon fiber cylinders (100 units of 4500psig 45-minute Snap Change and 100 units of 4500psig 60-minute CGA thread), 550 regulators, 30 RIT-PAK III units, and 380 replacement harnesses. The procurement includes annual testing and maintenance services. Bidders must furnish five current customer references and designate a primary contact. Questions were due April 18, 2023; Addendum No. 1 with Q&A responses was issued April 19, 2023 and must be acknowledged and submitted with the bid.

The initial contract term is twenty-four months from award, with the City retaining options to extend for two additional one-year periods. Bidders must specify maximum allowable price increases for each extension period. No price increases are permitted during the initial twenty-four-month period. Payment terms are Net 30 unless otherwise quoted.

Contractors must provide proof of insurability (AM Best rating of 8 or higher) and maintain comprehensive general liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, workers' compensation of $1,000,000 per accident, and automobile liability of $500,000 combined single limit. The Equal Benefits Ordinance applies to contracts valued at $100,000 or more. Contractors must register with the California Secretary of State prior to execution and maintain project records for five years following final payment. All required bid documents must be submitted electronically through the City's online bidding system at longbeachbuys.buyspeed.com, with original bid cover pages and notarized acknowledgment forms mailed to the City Clerk.