Wilcox County Board of Commissioners (SCBA Compressor and fill station RFP)

Wilcox County Board of Commissioners, Georgia, is soliciting sealed bids through an RFP for a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) compressor and fill station for the Wilcox County Fire Department, with bids due November 19, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Written questions are due November 12, 2026. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) candidates and minority businesses are encouraged to apply, and bidders must certify Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace status. Contractors and subcontractors must comply with the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act and the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act (GSICA).

The scope covers a complete four-stage, air-cooled, oil-lubricated compressor manufactured by Arctic, Bauer, or Mako, with a minimum capacity of 10 CFM and 6,000 PSI operating pressure. It also includes an enclosed fill station meeting NFPA requirements, a Grade E air purification system with carbon monoxide monitoring, cascade storage with four ASME/DOT cylinders, and a controls system. Required services are delivery, installation, startup, system and leak testing, an operational demonstration, air quality certification, and on-site training covering operation, cascade operation, routine maintenance, emergency shutdown, and filter replacement. The RFP requires a minimum two-year warranty on the compressor and fill station, parts and labor included, plus the manufacturer's standard warranty on the electric motor. Vendors must provide annual maintenance cost estimates and delivery schedules.

The contract term is four months from the bid opening date, with no price changes permitted during that period. Shipping must be included in the unit price, and bidders must state an installed price. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, negotiate with the successful vendor, and increase or decrease quantities or add new items during the contract period. Change orders must be presented in writing and signed by the Wilcox County Manager and two County Commissioners.

Sealed bids are delivered to the Wilcox County Board of Commissioners Office, 103 North Broad Street, Abbeville, Georgia 31001. Questions go to Michael Pomirko (mpomirko@wilcoxcountygeorgia.com) or Richard Rhodes (ffemtrhodes@gmail.com). The opportunity was posted October 20, 2026.