Wildland Firefighting Helmets and Accessories

The Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Forestry (DOF) is seeking bids for 120 Bullard full-brim wildland fire helmets, model FH911H, and 120 Bullard ear and neck protectors, model R223 NFPA1977 Yellow Ear/Neck/Face Protector. This Quick Quote solicitation is for state and local government entities, specifically Albemarle County and Charlottesville City. The DOF considers these Bullard items to be the industry standard for wildland firefighting, and no substitutions will be accepted. Bids must be inclusive of delivery, with FOB destination delivery within 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to the DOF Fire Branch in Charlottesville, VA. The bid due date is December 21, 2023 at 2PM, and bids must be submitted electronically via the eVA system.

This solicitation is a Small Business Set-Aside contract. The evaluation will prioritize the lowest responsive and responsible non-certified bidder, as the set-aside rules require awards to certified micro and small businesses unless their bids exceed the 5% threshold over the low bid. The solicitation also includes provisions for Minority, Service-Disabled Veteran, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise set-asides. The total contract value is estimated to be approximately $10,969.20 based on the bid tabulation sheet.