Wilcox County Board of Commissioners (Fire Department SCBA RFP)

Wilcox County Board of Commissioners is soliciting bids for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment for the Wilcox County Fire Department, with written questions due November 12, 2026 and sealed bids due November 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and minority businesses are encouraged to apply.

The solicitation covers twenty 3M Scott X3 Pro (2025 Edition) SCBA units with CGA cylinder connections, EZ Flo hoses, Pak Tracker, and PASS systems; twenty AV-3000 HT 4-strap medium facepieces with Kevlar head nets; and forty carbon cylinders and valves rated at 4.5-minute capacity with CGA connections. Alternative brands of equal or better quality may be proposed with supporting documentation. Vendors must include shipping in unit pricing and provide comprehensive training on correct use and maintenance of the units. Bidders must comply with the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act and the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act (GSICA).

The contract term runs four months from the award date, with no price increases permitted during that period. The county may award to one or multiple vendors, may reject any or all bids, and may negotiate with successful vendors. Quantities may be increased or decreased, or new items added, with mutual consent. All change orders require written submission and signatures from the Wilcox County Manager and two County Commissioners.

Written questions go to Michael Pomirko (mpomirko@wilcoxcountygeorgia.com) or Richard Rhodes (ffemtrhodes@gmail.com) no later than 2:00 p.m. on November 12, 2026. Sealed bids are submitted to the Wilcox County Board of Commissioners Office at 103 North Broad Street, Abbeville, Georgia 31001, where the bid opening occurs at the same date and time as the deadline. The opportunity was posted October 20, 2026.