Thermal Imager

The City of Madison, located in Dane County, Wisconsin, is conducting a Request for Quotation (RFQ #5334-0-2024-BG) for thermal imaging equipment for its Fire Department. The procurement specifically seeks 75 units of Seek FirePRO 300 Thermal Imager (item FQ-AAX) and 75 units of Seek Fire PRO-X 80mm Aluminum TIC Retractor with Carabiner (item RR-CAA). The solicitation was released on August 20, 2024, with quotations due by September 3, 2024, at 2:00 PM CDT. Delivery will be made to Fire Station #1 at 316 West Dayton Street, Madison, WI 53703, with 24-48 hours advance notice required. The City will award the contract to the most advantageous bidder, evaluating responses based on factors including cost, quality, compatibility, warranty, delivery, past experience, and service capability. All quoted prices must include shipping charges FOB Madison, and electronic submissions are to be sent to bids@cityofmadison.com.

The RFQ includes a local vendor preference policy that provides scoring advantages to registered local suppliers. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. Quotes will remain valid for 90 days after the due date, and the City reserves the right to accept orders for all or part of the items priced. Technical questions should be directed to Tim Mrowiec at the Fire Department, while procurement-related inquiries can be addressed to Brittany Garcia in Purchasing Services at (608) 243-0529 or bgarcia@cityofmadison.com. An addendum (Addendum 1) was issued on August 21, 2024, indicating a revision to specification number 2 in the RFQ document. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves 75 units of thermal imaging equipment and associated accessories, suggesting a potentially significant investment for the City of Madison Fire Department.