Newport Civicplus #Newport-SCBA-2026

City of Newport, KY Solicits Bids for SCBA Units and Firefighting Equipment

The City of Newport, Kentucky Fire/EMS Department is seeking bids for the purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and related firefighting equipment. - Government Buyer: - City of Newport, Kentucky, Fire/EMS Department - Contact: Scott Kohrs, Assistant Chief - Products and Quantities Requested: - 30 SCBA units (new, unused, with backframe and harness assemblies) - 70 air cylinders (4500 PSI, carbon fiber preferred) - 47 facepieces (multiple sizes: S/M/L) - 2 Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) packs (with universal air connection) - 1-2 SCBA bottle fill stations (with compatible accessories) - PASS devices with integrated heads-up display (HUD) - Battery systems and chargers for SCBA units - Cleaning and maintenance products for SCBA equipment - Optional fill station accessories - Services Required: - Initial on-site training for all personnel - Optional train-the-trainer program - Warranty and service support (minimum 10-15 years on major components, hydrostatic testing, local/regional service) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be compliant with NFPA 1981 (current edition), NFPA 1982 (for PASS devices), and NIOSH standards - Minimum 30-minute rated service duration (optional 45-minute) - Equipment must be new and unused - Vendors must provide detailed pricing, product specifications, compliance documentation, references, and delivery schedules - Delivery, shipping, handling, and setup are the vendor's responsibility - Evaluation based on compliance, cost, warranty, service support, experience, and delivery timeline - Delivery Location: - Newport Fire/EMS Department, 998 Monmouth Street, Newport, KY 41071

Description

The City of Newport, Kentucky, through its Fire/EMS Department, is soliciting sealed bids from qualified vendors for the purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and related equipment. The procurement includes approximately 30 SCBA units, 70 air cylinders, 47 facepieces, and other associated components meeting NFPA and NIOSH standards. Vendors must provide detailed pricing, compliance documentation, warranty information, and delivery schedules, with bids due by May 4, 2026.

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