Wildland Fire Equipment and PPE

The State of Maine, through the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Procurement Services, is issuing a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for wildland fire equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE). The requested items include fire helmets, gloves, fire shelters, hoses, nozzles, tools, and wildland fire shirts and pants. Bidders must provide pricing on an Excel spreadsheet in the format specified by the State, with shipping terms of "Free on Board (FOB) - Destination". The anticipated initial contract term is from August 26, 2024 to August 31, 2026, with two optional one-year extensions. The State reserves the right to make a single award to the overall lowest priced bidder, or multiple awards if it is deemed to be in the State's best interest. Quotations are due by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on July 31, 2024.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, the RFQ does not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it indicate any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ also does not provide any information about the possible award values or budget ranges for this procurement.